TASHIMA | Playa del Carmen, Mexico
“My wedding was gonna happen, even if it was just him and I...”
*Photos courtesy of Sotero Cancino Photography
EPISODE 40
How Tashima Planned Her Destination Wedding in Playa del Carmen, Mexico!
This interview with DESTIBRIDE Laura was MAGICAL! Laura and her husband brought 58 guests to celebrate their loving union at the The Fives Azul Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico a 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
💕Why they decided to have a destination wedding
💕Choosing their destination wedding date
💕Planning and saving money TOGETHER
💕How they chose their destination wedding venue
💕How they picked their destination wedding vendors - makeup, photographer, etc.
💕 An unexpected destination wedding beauty tip!
💕Her The Fives Azul Beach Resort Wedding Review
💕and so much more!
Soooo…how do you plan a destination wedding
in Playa del Carmen, Mexico?
Click Play and find out how Tashima planned her destination wedding
at The Fives Azul Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico!
Enjoy!
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THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSOR: TIME FOR TRAVEL
DestiCouple: Tashima + Mark Haley
Destination Wedding Date: October 23, 2020
City & Country: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Venue: The Fives Azul Beach Resort (Skydeck)
Wedding Budget: $11,000
Number of Guests: 45
Bridal Party: 3 Bridesmaids + 3 Groomsmen
THE HALEYS
Engagement Length: 17 Months
Age: Bride, 40 / Groom, 41
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
THE STORY
We are one of a kind and perfect for each other. We met my freshman year and I brushed him off. I met him again in 2005 and brushed him off and I guess they say 3rd time's a charm because in 2013 it was all she wrote:).
We both went to HBCUs in the AUC ( Morris Brown and Clark Atlanta) and are from up north - he is from New York and I am originally from Connecticut. We have a beautiful 5 year old son together and I gained a bonus daughter who is 13.
This planning was special to me. All my friends were waiting to see this day because they know I am a planner by nature. Every birthday I have had has been over the top.
I love the details of it all and I was not super stressed about planning so I’d love to share my story to help another beautiful bride out. Not to mention I was also planning during a pandemic but that is another story within itself !!
xx, DESTIBRIDE TASHIMA
THE BRIDE
Bride’s Dress: Allure
Bride’s Shoes: Blue by Betsy Johnson
Bride’s Jewelry: Etsy + Zales
Hair: Najah Aziz @ Like the River the Salon in Atlanta, GA (see interview for details!)
Makeup: Hello Beauty Mx
#IMADESTI
DESTIBRIDE FUN FACTS:
Favorite DESTI Episode: Desti Erika [Episode 20]. She gave me the "GO" to start planning.
“I also listened to so many especially one podcast when you mentioned Sarah Kline. Sarah saved my life :)”
Sorority: Delta Sigma Theta
Follow her on Instagram @slplady
THE GROOM
Groom’s Attire: Macy’s
Groom’s Accessories: Nordstrom
THE BRIDAL PARTY
Bridesmaids’ Attire: David’s Bridal
Bridesmaids’ Shoes: Macy’s
Groomsmen’s Attire: Macy’s
Groomsmen’s Shoes: Aldo
THE WEDDING
Planning: Resort
Styling & decor: Resort
Photography: Sotero Cancino Photography
Florals: Corazon Luxury Weddings
Cake + Catering: Resort
Wedding Website: The Knot (see it here)
DJ: Disco Movil Cancun
DESTINote: “Ricardo was so professional and we had more than a blast …it was a wedding of a lifetime”
Etsy Vendors:
Wooden Name Plates: Engrave Celebration Etsy
Events Itinerary: Minty Paperie Shop Etsy
Brilliant Bridal Shop Etsy
LINKS MENTIONED:
Omi’s favorite wedding website company: AppyCouple
Tashima’s favorite DESTIBRIDE Episode: Desti Erika [Episode 20]
Join the DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY
Everything Else: See all Pink Links above!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: TIME FOR TRAVEL
DESTIFACT:
Time for Travel also handled Tashima’s wedding travel and she gives her glowing review in her interview!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR DESTIPARTNER
TIME FOR TRAVEL FOR SPONSORING THE SHOW!
TIME FOR TRAVEL is a team of FREE Destination Wedding + Honeymoon Specialists owned by Sarah Kline who is known for saying:
“We have personally visited each venue we recommend,
so we know which venue is a Perfect Match for you and your guests!”
An AMAZING choice for any Caribbean, Mexico, South Pacific or Hawaii destination wedding or honeymoon, and with over 20 years of experience helping couples fulfill their dreams, Sarah and her team will make your DESTI wedding and honeymoon exactly what you've dreamed of!
More Destination Wedding Questions?
Don’t be shy, Bridefriend! - reach out to Time for Travel and see how they can help you plan your DESTI Wedding!
And tell them Your best DESTI Bridefriend Omi sent you and they’ll take EXTRA SPECIAL care of you ;)
xx, Omi
Thank You Tashima!
We appreciate you being our Bridefriend Forever and giving us a peek
"behind your veil" of destination wedding planning
in beautiful Playa del Carmen, Mexico!
Thanks for Watching + Listening Bridefriends!
