TASHIMA | Playa del Carmen, Mexico

How Tashima planned her 45 guest, pretty, panic-free, pandemic destination wedding at The Fives Azul Beach Hotel in Playa del Carmen, Mexico! (Try saying that 5 times fast!)

My wedding was gonna happen, even if it was just him and I...
— DESTIBRIDE TASHIMA

*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!


WATCH TASHIMA’S INTERVIEW!

YOU CAN LISTEN ON THE PODCAST TOO!

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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

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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!

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Thanks for Watching + Listening Bridefriends!

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



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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!


WATCH LAURA’S INTERVIEW!

YOU CAN LISTEN ON THE PODCAST TOO!


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!

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

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ALEAH | Playa Mujeres, Mexico

How Aleah planned her 104 guest destination wedding at the Dreams Playa Mujeres Resort in Playa Mujeres, Mexico!

It was perfect! perfect! perfect! perfect! perfect! perfect!
— DESTIBRIDE ALEAH

*Photos courtesy of Mayan Riviera Photography


EPISODE 31

How Aleah Planned Her Destination Wedding in Playa Mujeres, Mexico!


This interview with DESTIBRIDE Aleah was EVERYTHING! Aleah and her husband brought 104 guests to witness their destination wedding at the Dreams Playa Mujeres Resort in Playa Mujeres, Mexico and she tells us alll about how they did it together! Aleah shared so much destination wedding planning advice with us - I know you’re gonna 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 Dreams Playa Mujeres Review
💕and so much more!

Soooo…how do you plan a destination wedding in Playa Mujeres, Mexico?

Click Play and find out how Aleah planned her destination wedding at the Dreams Playa Mujeres in Playa Mujeres, Mexico!

Enjoy!


WATCH ALEAH’S INTERVIEW!

YOU CAN LISTEN ON THE PODCAST TOO!


DestiCouple: Aleah + Terrance Jordan


Destination Wedding Date: November 10, 2019

City & Country:  Playa Mujeres, Mexico

Venue:  Dreams Playa Mujeres (Central Garden)

Wedding Budget: $30,000
(originally budgeted for $20,000 - see interview for explanation)

Number of Guests: 104

Bridal Party: 8 Bridesmaids + 8 Groomsmen

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THE JORDANS

Engagement Length: 17 Months

Age: Bride, 32 / Groom, 35

Occupations: Bride: Consumer Marketing Consultant / Groom: Psychologist 

Hometown: Elkhart, IN -- currently residing in Atlanta, GA


THE BRIDE

Bride’s Dress: Morilee

Bride’s Shoes: Jeffery Campbell Block Heels

Bride’s Jewelry: Etsy + Elegant Designs, Elkhart, IN

Hair & Makeup: Hair - Cousin and Makeup -  Sara Tamargo and Team  

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#IMADESTI
DESTIBRIDE FUN FACTS:

Aleah’s nickname is Laya

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite Cocktail: Champagne 

Book Recommendation: The Four Agreements

Laya is also a lifestyle blogger and has a great wedding section with great destination wedding tips ! Find her blog @ TheLayaB.com  and follow her on Instagram @thelayab_

THE GROOM

Groom’s Attire: Balani Custom Tux

Groom’s Accessories: Etsy

THE BRIDAL PARTY

Bridesmaids’ Attire: Morilee 

Groomsmen’s Attire: Suit Supply Custom Suit

THE WEDDING

Planning: Bride + Resort

Styling & decor: Bride (Shout out to Mother of Bride + Homegirl Chanel)

 Photography: Mayan Riviera Photography

Florals: Resort (Bride Provided Pictures) 

DJ: Ceremony - Resort / Reception - DJ Carver 

Paper Invitations + Details: Etsy and Minted 

Cake + Catering: Resort 

Wedding Website: Riley & Grey

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Etsy Vendors:

Welcome Bags: @WeddingUkraine Etsy

Fans at ceremony: @pbpaperie Etsy

Getting ready shirts: @WhatALuvely Etsy

Champagne place cards @RagandRoots Etsy

Hair comb: @GlamourBrideUSA Etsy

Cake topper: @Rawkrft Etsy

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Other Miscellaneous Vendors:

Tumblers: Save a Cup + Sticker Mule

Drink Floaties: DH Gate

Advil/Pepto: Dollar Dayz


LINKS MENTIONED:

Omi’s favorite wedding posts on Aleah’s LayaB blog:

The Guest List: HOW TO BUILD YOUR WEDDING GUEST LIST WITH LESS STRESS

Shopping for your dress: HOW TO SHOP FOR YOUR WEDDING DRESS WITHOUT THE STRESS

Everything Else: See all Pink Links above!


Thank You Laya!

We appreciate you being our Bridefriend Forever and giving us a peek "behind your veil" of destination wedding planning in the beautiful Playa Mujeres, Mexico!

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Thanks for Watching + Listening Bridefriends!

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


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