INTRODUCING: DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!

FINALLY! A place where all my Desti Bridefriends can meet and discuss All Things Desti!

Hey Destis + Bridefriends!

The past few months have been ABSOLUTELY C R A Y for me and we’ll get into all of that soon enough, but right now it’s announcement time!!!

I sent an email to DESTI∙NATION email list over Valentine’s Day weekend, so you may already know this…but if not - it’s happening!!!

And btw…sign up so you don’t miss out again!

Anywho…I’m SOOO happy to finally have a place where all of my Desti Bridefriends can meet and discuss All Things Desti!

The brand spankin’ new, super secret, but not so secret DESTILOVERS Facebook Community is an extension of the show and is your safe space for sharing and collaboration while planning your destination wedding!

Not on Facebook?

No sweat - I totally get it! Sign up anyway and I’ll send you a special link to a page where you can still participate in our Live Q+A’s!

Here’s what you can also look forward to:

💕LIVE Q+A’s! (1st one beginning 02.20.2020 so don’t miss out!)

💕Episode Discussions!

💕Topic Deepdives!

💕 Weekly Desti Happy Hours!

💕 Special Guests!

💕 Giveaways!

💕And More!

This space will be whatever you Bridefriends make it! We’re a family here, so let me know what you need!

We have A LOT of catching up to do and I’ll be updating you on what’s been going on with me in this week’s live Q+A.

See you in there!
xx, Omi

 
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Anne Mulvihill + Nancy Latarte, Fête in France

Planning Dream Destination Weddings in France since 2006, sharing their secrets since…today.

Did you know that most destination weddings in France are symbolic ceremonies? Neither did I.

Photos courtesy of Fête in France

Sooo many dream of having a destination wedding in Paris, France and THESE ladies have planned HUNDREDS of events in France and have made QUITE a name for themselves in the industry.

Anne Mulvihill and Nancy Latart of the uber-popular Paris boutique event and wedding planning agency, Fête in France want to help you understand everything there is to know about getting married in Paris - make that all of France. So much so that they sat with me for about an hour and let me ask as maaany questions as I could. Clocking hundreds of events, this dynamic duo gives us a peek “behind the veil” of destination wedding planning in France and shares the wealth on everything from avoiding residency requirements and the best/worst wedding months, to choosing vendors and their favorite venues and so much more!

Now, Anne and Nancy may have the most comprehensive Show Notes thus far because they shared so many venues, photos and french traditions - and it’s all below just for you!

Enjoy!

WATCH FÊTE IN FRANCE’S FULL INTERVIEW ON DESTITV!


Anne and Nancy of Fête in France run the most experienced wedding planning agency in Paris  and specialize in luxury events all over France for an international clientele.

They  have been featured in numerous publications including Martha Stewart Weddings and they have entered DestiLand and agreed to be our DestiPros + Bridefriends for the day and share their BEST  tips for destination wedding planning and share some great stories.

FÊTE IN FRANCE INTERVIEW DETAILS


TOPICS:

  • How to plan a destination wedding in France including the ever-so-popular Paris

  • Is it important to visit your destination before your wedding date?

  • What to do if you cannot visit your destination?

  • The best and worst months to have a wedding in Paris, France

  • How to get around the residency requirement and have your destination wedding in France

  • What makes a great destination wedding planner?

  • Religious ceremony options

  • Destination wedding planner vs. destination wedding coordinator

  • Money saving tips

  • Reasons to love France

  • Ways to infuse French traditions into your destination wedding


DESTI FACT:

Most destination weddings in France are symbolic ceremonies!


LINKS:

The Red Dress

Photos courtesy of Greg Finck

ANNE & NANCY'S FAVORITE DESTINATION WEDDING VENUES IN FRANCE

Anne's Favorite Venue:

 Hôtel Le Marois

Photos courtesy of  Hôtel Le Marois



on Symbolic vs. Civil Ceremonies for destination weddings…

When you’re exchanging your vows in front of your friends & family - that’s the moment you marry each other and the rest is just a piece of paper
— Anne Mulvihill, Fête in France

A Croquembouche (or Croque-en-bouche) is a French dessert traditionally served at weddings, baptisms, and first communions. They are pastry balls piled into a cone and bound with threads of caramel and occasionally decorated with sparklers. What a treat for your guests!

Croquembouche

Croquembouche with Sparklers

Anne Mulvihill + Nancy Latarte are the masterminds behind the one and only Fête in France

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Desti Porsha's Prep | Paris Engagement + Montego Bay Wedding

Following a ridiculously romantic Parisian engagement, Porsha was married in Montego Bay, Jamaica and gives us the rundown 1-month BEFORE her destination wedding!

All photography courtesy of Pierre Torset - Paris Photographer + Jillian Mitchell Photography - Montego Bay Photographer


How Porsha was ENGAGED in Paris, France + PLANNING Her Destination Wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Following a ridiculously romantic Parisian engagement, Porsha was married in Montego Bay, Jamaica and gives us the rundown during the month BEFORE her Destination Wedding! We talk about everything from venue scouting, budgeting, choosing her vendors, pleasing wedding guests and most importantly - Porsha gives us some positive Desti Empowerment Vibes!

Topics Covered:

💕Her proposal in Paris, France

💕Her 5-day venue scouting tour to find her wedding venue + resort

💕Her favorite resorts + wedding venues in Montego Bay

💕How to choose wedding vendors

💕Great ways to make your guests happy

💕Taking care of YOURSELF as a #DestiBride bride

💕so much more!

Enjoy!

WATCH PORSHA’S FULL INTERVIEW ON DESTITV!


DestiCouple: Porsha + Terry

Porsha’s Pre-Wedding Details

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Wedding Date: June 24, 2017

Engagement: Paris, France

Wedding Venue: Tryall Club, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Resort: Half-Moon Bay

Photography:
Pierre Torset - Paris Photographer

Jillian Mitchell Photography - Montego Bay Photographer

Florist: Tai Flora

DJ: Eddie - Elite Media

Expected Budget: ~$30-50,000

ADDITIONAL MENTIONS

Porsha went on a 5-day scouting trip to find her wedding venue. Here are her Top 3 Resorts:

Round Hill

Half Moon

Tryall


Quote of the week:

Can you remember who you were, before the world told you who you should be?
— Danielle Laporte

Thanks for Listening!

Don’t miss an episode of the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast!

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