LAURA | Oranjestad, Aruba

How Laura planned her 58 guest destination wedding at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort in Aruba!

The theme of my whole wedding was, I just wanna get it done!
— DESTIBRIDE LAURA

*Photos courtesy of Elnathan Hijmering Photography


EPISODE 35

How Laura Planned Her Destination Wedding in Oranjestad, Aruba!


This interview with DESTIBRIDE Laura was MAGICAL! Laura and her husband brought 58 guests to celebrate their loving union at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort in Oranjestad, Aruba and she tells us alll about their destination wedding planning journey! Laura shared so many destination wedding planning tips with us and I can't wait to hear how much you love it!

Destination Wedding Planning Topics Covered:


We chatted about:
💕How they met
💕Her proposal story
💕Why they decided to have a destination wedding
💕Picking their date
💕Planning and saving money TOGETHER
💕How they chose their destination wedding venue
💕How they picked their destination wedding vendors - makeup, photographer, etc.
💕Her Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort Wedding Review
💕and so much more!

Soooo…how do you plan a destination wedding in Oranjestad, Aruba?

Click Play and find out how Laura planned her destination wedding
at the
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort in Oranjestad, Aruba!

Enjoy!


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DestiCouple: Laura + Chris Clark


Destination Wedding Date: October 5, 2019

City & Country:  Oranjestad, Aruba

Venue:   Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort

Wedding Budget: ~$25,000

Number of Guests: 58

Bridal Party: 2 Bridesmaids + 2 Groomsmen

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THE CLARKS

Engagement Length: 12 Months

Age: Bride, 29 / Groom, 29

Occupations: Project Manager and Telecommunications 

Hometown: Dallas, TX

THE STORY

We met for the first time in high school during a cotillion (debutante ball) rehearsal in 2008 in our hometown. During that time, we did not talk much but knew of each other.

Shortly after, we connected while in college (thanks Facebook) and even went on a date on one of our breaks! Our first official date was to TGI Fridays in our hometown. Being in two different states (at two different schools) just would not work out for us so we went our separate ways. 

Once more, we ended up running into each other at a mutual friend's house in Washington D.C. during a homecoming event for Howard University. We even stayed at the same house during that weekend. We talked briefly and we both, again, went our separate ways. 

Finally, we connected on Facebook after several years (Thanks Facebook again!). We both decided we would meet up and fly to Orlando during Labor Day weekend 2014 and we have been inseparable ever since.


THE BRIDE

Bride’s Dress: Mori Lee (purchased at Terry Costa – Dallas, TX)

Bridal Alterations: Altered For the Alter

Bride’s Shoes: No Shoes! Barefoot Bride

Bride’s Jewelry: Sam Moon Dallas, TX

Hair & Makeup: Hair - Bride and Makeup - Aruba Makeup Agency

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#IMADESTI
DESTIBRIDE FUN FACTS:

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite Cocktail: Whiskey + Ginger Ale 

Favorite DESTI Episode: 15 Things to Never Forget While Planning Your Destination Wedding

Follow her on Instagram @lalababy08

THE GROOM

Groom’s Attire: Franklin and Anthony Clothier

Groom’s Accessories: Franklin and Anthony Clothier

THE BRIDAL PARTY

Bridesmaids’ Attire: David’s Bridal

Groomsmen’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

THE WEDDING

Planning: Bride + Lisa Dimmerman @ Resort

Styling & decor: Bride + Lisa Dimmerman @ Resort

 Photography: Elnathan Hijmering Photography

Videography: Ogenio Films

Florals: Shar’s Flowers

DJ: DJ Tino

Paper Invitations + Details: Lucky Lady Paper on Etsy

Cake + Catering: Resort 

Wedding Website: Zola (see it here)

Etsy Vendors:

Invites and Save the Dates: Lucky Lady Paper Etsy

Bags: MyWeddingStore Etsy

Hexagon Place Cards: BetterWeddingDecor Etsy

Other Miscellaneous Vendors:

Welcome Boat Party: Pelican Tours (video above)


LINKS MENTIONED:

Omi’s favorite wedding website company: AppyCouple

Join the DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY

Everything Else: See all Pink Links above!


Thank You Laura!

We appreciate you being our Bridefriend Forever and giving us a peek
"behind your veil" of destination wedding planning
on the beautiful island of Aruba!

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Thanks for Watching + Listening Bridefriends!

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DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings!

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