LEAH | Antigua, Guatemala
She had a dreamy destination wedding in the beautiful Antigua, Guatemala…MOVED there…and opened her boutique and “huipil textile heaven”, Aline Mayan. Here’s how.
*Photos courtesy of Tim King Photography
How Desti Lea Planned Her Destination Wedding in Antigua, Guatemala...and Then Moved There!
In this episode, we have a great Desti Chat with Desti Lea, who chose to have her destination wedding in the beautiful Antigua, Guatemala and then MOVE to Antigua and open her boutique and “huipil textile heaven”, Aline Mayan.
Lea opened up to us and shared the wealth, telling us how she planned and shares her views on Desti body image, staying stress free and so much more while planning her destination wedding. She shares the details on her budgeting, choosing her venue, vendors, and has an interesting story about her wedding dress too!
Enjoy!
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DETAILS
Lea’s destination wedding was in the beautiful Antigua, Guatemala. Now, if you’ve heard of Antigua, but don’t know where it...or Guatemala is, don’t feel bad...I got you! Guatemala is a country in Central America just south of Mexico.
Let’s get into the vendors Lea used for her destination wedding in Antigua, Guatemala!
LEA’S DESTIPRO LIST:
Wedding Venue:
Porta Hotel Antigua
Photography:
Tim King Photography
THE LADIES…
THE GENTS…
… AND THE PAARTAY!
Thank You Lea!
We appreciate you being our Bridefriend Forever and giving us a peek "behind your veil" of destination wedding planning in Antigua, Guatemala!
We wish you and John the ABSOLUTE BEST in Antigua!
*As of present (May 17, 2017) Lea's online boutique in Etsy is moving so that she can branch out on her own, so you can find her and contact her on Instagram @aline_mayan.
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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!
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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?
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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!
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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
Stationery: Parchment 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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Ivory Perkins, Destination Wedding Makeup Artist
You need to know how to prepare for your destination wedding makeup! To Pro?…or not to Pro?…these are your answers.
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All of my wedding photos are provided courtesy of Shenko Photography
Time for DestiBeauty Chat! I had an amazing time discussing destination wedding makeup with Ivory Perkins of Ivory Perkins Beauty!
Ivory is not only my personal Destination Wedding and Makeup Artist, she is also one of Washington, DC’s preferred Beauty & Bridal Specialists! Earning many certifications from multiple makeup & hair courses across the country and internationally, these days, in addition to making Desti Brides' dreams come true on the biggest day (or weekend) of their life, Ivory's client list includes Cosmopolitan Magazine, Maybelline New York, Cirque du Soleil, BET, Centric TV, USA Today and A&E Networks (and your hostess - BlackDesti) to mention a few.
And today we get a destination wedding beauty primer - I’m telling you now - we’re silly…but serious about our makeup. Let’s get to it!
Destination Wedding Beauty Topics Covered:
How far in advance should you be booking your destination wedding makeup and hair beauty specialist?
What to expect from your destination wedding makeup and hair trial and why it is important.
How to book the popular Instagram and social media makeup and beauty pro you've always wanted.
How to save money and make your bridal makeup budget affordable.
How to communicate with your destination wedding beauty pro to make sure you get what you want.
What to do if you can't afford a professional makeup artist for your destination wedding.
Why does the bride's makeup cost more than the bridesmaids and bridal party?
Makeup tips from beauty counters like Sephora
How to maintain your makeup in different types of weather, combat sweat and protect your makeup for your destination wedding.
Airbrush vs. traditional makeup
How to "get your money's worth" and maximize your services from your beauty pro
DestiGroom - makeup & grooming tips for men.
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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:
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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