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!

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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

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CHEVITA PT.2 | Nassau, Bahamas

How Chevita planned her destination wedding in Nassau, Bahamas in 90 DAYS…PT.2!

*Photos courtesy of Martina Micko Photography

How Chevita Planned Her Destination Wedding in Nassau, Bahamas in 90 DAYS!
PT.2


Never in the history of Destidom (yes, it’s a thing) have I met a Desti Bride so eager to share her destination wedding planning journey to Nassau, Bahamas! Our Bridefriend, Chevita shares so much advice and so many experiences that we had to split this interview into 2 parts! 

Chevita’s details are below!


WATCH PT.2 OF CHEVITA’S INTERVIEW ON DESTITV!

DestiCouple: Chevita + Leon Stewart

The Stewarts’ DestiPro Vendor List


Photography: Martina Micko

First Look Photos: One & Only Ocean Club French Cloisters

Event Planning & Design: Anna’s Wedding Planning Service (Annamae Fox)

Resort: Comfort Suites Paradise Island

Resort Event Coordinator: Anita Wheeler

Wedding Venue: Compass Point Beach Resort Pier (Under their exclusive Gazebo)

Wedding Reception: Compass Point Beach Resort Sun Deck

Wedding dress: Lazaro Style 3415 (gold and ivory) $4200

Reception dress: Bloomingdales JS Collections Gown - Strapless Ruched Petal Trumpet $320

Wedding shoes: Badgley Mischka (similar style)

Groom’s Tux: The Black Tux

Floral Design: Wildflowers Bahamas

StationeryParchment by Dami

Calligraphy: Letter Perfect Design

Make Up:
Bride: Khandise Bain "Fab faces MUA"
Bridesmaid, Mother of the Bride and family: Khandise Bain, Sarsha Taylor (Oo La Lepeche), Lucy Lu (Lucy Lu Beauty)

Cake, Dessert: Denni from Denni’s Cake

Faux Wedding Cake: Elizabeth Pietila (Ultimate Fake Cakes - Michigan based)

Reception Music: DJ Arnold Jose Ageeb (Paradise Weddings Bahamas)


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CHEVITA | Nassau, Bahamas

Part 1 of Desti chat with Chevita, who shares her experiences & best advice on destination wedding planning as a Bahamas Desti!

How Chevita Planned Her Destination Wedding in Nassau, Bahamas in 90 DAYS!
PT.1

*Photos courtesy of Martina Micko Photography

Never in the history of this podcast have I met a Desti so eager to share her destination wedding planning journey to Nassau, Bahamas! Our Bridefriend, Chevita shares so much advice and so many experiences that we had to split this interview into 2 parts! 

I’m so excited to share this interview w/ Desti Chevita! She and her now husband, Leon chose to have their Desti wedding in Nassau, Bahamas + planned it in an eventful 90 days! This Part 1 of a 2 part interview with THE MOST enthusiastic + eager to share Desti so far! I mean, I had to split our interview into 2 because I try to keep each episode around an hour and well...we went over! In a great way!

So How do you plan a destination wedding in The Bahamas - in 90 days?!?
Chevita Shares It All! - Part 1

Destination Wedding Planning Topics Covered:

💕Planning her Destination wedding in 90 DAYS!

💕Booking social media beauty pros

💕Reasons to get a Desti wedding planner

💕Considering bridesmaid expenses when inviting to destination wedding

💕Choosing + being comfortable w/ your Desti wedding dress

💕Realistic expectations for Desti bridal beauty + glamour

💕What happens if a hotel breaches contract

💕Traveling w/ ALL of her favors + decorations

💕more!

So, I present to you - Part 1 of Chevita’s Bahamian Desti Adventures!

WATCH PT.1 OF CHEVITA’S INTERVIEW ON DESTITV!

DestiCouple: Chevita + Leon Stewart

Destination Wedding Date: May 24, 2015

City & Country: Nassau, Bahamas

Venue: Compass Point Beach Resort Pier (Under their exclusive Gazebo)

Guest Resort: Comfort Suites Paradise Islan
(TripAdvisor Reviews HERE)

Number of Guests: 30

Total Budget: Budget originally 10,000 ended up around $17,000


Thanks Chevita!

We appreciate you being our Bridefriend Forever and giving us a peek "behind your veil" of destination wedding planning in the lovely Nassau, Bahamas!

We wish you & Leon the ABSOLUTE BEST!


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SHARI-ANN | Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Shari-Ann + Kofi’s tale of trashing the dress, shady videographers and no regrets for their destination wedding in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico - according to Shari-Ann…

*Photos courtesy of Aurora G Photography

So, our Desti Shari-Ann’s family is from Jamaica and her husband  Kofi’s family is from Ghana and they decided to have their destination wedding in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico which is on the Western coast of Mexico.  I’m so happy that Shari-Ann was willing to open up to us and share the wealth and tell us how she planned and infused their different cultures into their wedding.  She also has a cautionary tale of photography that we all need to take note of...so before I spill the beans...here you go!

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Quick Details:

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DestiCouple: Shari-Ann & Kofi Sasu

Destination Wedding Date: June 25, 2011

City & Country: Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Venue: Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
(TripAdvisor Reviews HERE)

Number of Guests: 12

Total Budget: ~$15,000.00
(The original budget was $10,000, but they ended up closer to $15,000) 

Listen to find out exactly how Shari-Ann planned their beautiful destination wedding in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico! You can thank us later!


More Photos!

To see the full photo album of Shari-Ann's Destination Wedding, 
see their Real Weddings feature in Munaluchi Bridal Magazine.


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RASHONDA | Riviera Maya, Mexico

Our VERY FIRST Desti Interview! Today we find out how Real Destination Wedding Couple, Rashonda + Maleke planned their destination wedding in Riviera Maya Mexico! While working full-time…and pregnant!

All Photography courtesy of  by Petronella Photography


BEST. INTERVIEW. EVER! Because this is our VERY FIRST Desti Interview! 

In today's #DestiBride Interview, we find out how Real Destination Wedding Couple, Rashonda + Maleke planned their destination wedding in Riviera Maya Mexico!

Rashonda was more than willing to share the wealth and tell us how she planned while working her full-time job…and…PREGNANT!

WATCH RASHONDA’S FULL INTERVIEW ON DESTITV!


SEE BELOW for more details on how Rashonda + Maleke planned their destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico!

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Desti:
Rashonda

DestiCouple: Rashonda Ambrose + Maleke Black

Destination Wedding Date: November 19, 2010

City & Country: Riviera Maya, Mexico

Venue: Barcelo Maya
(TripAdvisor Reviews HERE)

Number of Guests: 35-40

Total Budget: ~$16,000.00

Listen to Rashonda's Desti Interview & See the Show Notes Below
for more details on how Rashonda + Maleke planned their destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico!

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Rashonda + Maleke's Destination Wedding Vendors


What She Wore

Bridal Gown: Kleinfelds

Price: $2,000 - $4,000

Bride’s ShoesPink Paradox-London

Hair & Makeup: Bride with Nickey from TRAX

Listen to Rashonda's interview to find out where this beautiful wedding dress is NOW!


What They Wore

Bridesmaids' Gowns: Bari Jay

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Groom & Groomsmen’s Formalwear: Calvin Klein


Rashonda's DestiPros... 

...and Everything Else you need to know 

VenueBarcelo Maya

Wedding Planner: Bride & Groom together with Barcelo Maya

Photographer: by Petronella Photography

Caterer: Barcelo Maya

Cake: Barcelo Maya

Florist: Barcelo Maya

Entertainment: Local Mariachi Band

Ceremony Programs: Cherish Paperie

more photos!

To see the full photo album of Rashonda + Maleke's Wedding, see their Real Weddings feature in Munaluchi Bridal Magazine.


Thanks Rashonda!

We appreciate you being our Bridefriend Forever by giving us a peak behind your veil of destination wedding planning! 
And Your family is beautiful!

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Ask me the question, I’m up for the challenge! I will find it for you and report back right here!

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