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DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast | Liberating Brides, One Day at a Time Omi Allen (BlackDesti) & Bridefriends
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4.9 • 36 Ratings
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Do you devour bridal magazines and pin your Pinterest heart out, wondering exactly HOW couples pull off these gorgeous destination weddings? Yeah, so did we. Now, imagine sharing a bottle of champagne with those couples and professionals asking them everything you want - make that NEED to know. That’s what we do every. single. week. Join DESTI founder and forever destination bride, Omi Allen, as she chats with a diverse group of brides, grooms, and wedding professionals to find out what worked and more importantly - what didn’t work for weddings all around the world. The #1 Rule here is to be Honest, True and RAW. So pour yourself a glass and join us every Friday for your peek behind the veil of destination wedding planning! Subscribe now for can’t miss weekly interviews.
Find us at www.desti.land and help us find YOU w/ #IMADESTI.
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DESTIBRIDE JHOANA'S Romantic, Multicultural XCaret Playa del Carmen, MX Destination Wedding! Pt.1・E57
Sooo…How did THIS DESTIBRIDE plan her destination wedding at Xcaret Hotel + in Playa del Carmen, Mexico? Click Play to find out!
Let’s goooo…… Another great destination wedding planning DESTIBRIDE interview!
❤️ DESTI DETAILS:
Date: September 9, 2021
Destination City & Country: Playa del Carmen Mexico
Venue: Hotel XCaret- Capilla de Todos Los Angeles (Church Ceremony location) and XCaret Park- La Isla (Reception location) # Guests: 73
# Bridal Party: 4 bridesmaids + 3 groomsmen
Budget: (original-$30,000) Actual: $65,000
WATCH THIS EPISODE’S VIDEO ON DESTI TV: https://youtu.be/Y-buVJGaayI
Thanks for listening!!
xx, Omi
//SHOW NOTES will go live after premiere night of Part 2 (next week)
▸ All other details + a photo gallery of Jhoana's wedding will go live after part 2's premiere night in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land
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//MORE of The DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings:
▸ WATCH us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/destitv
▸ LISTEN to the PODCAST: https://desti.land/hi-pod
▸ FOLLOW us on INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/desti.land
▸ LIKE us on FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/blackdesti
▸ FOLLOW us on PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/destiland
▸ FOLLOW us on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/blackdesti
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MEGA EPISODE! Destination Wedding Basics, Contracts and Updates 2022-2024!
I've missed my Bridefriends!!! Hope you're all wonderful❣️ Catching up with #DESTIPRO Sarah Kline of Time for Travel is always a special moment in time and I'm calling this interview a MEGA EPISODE because it is chock FULL of gems for you no matter where you are in your destination wedding planning journey Bridefriends!
Thanks for listening Bridefriends!
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DESTIBRIDE BRITTANY’S Intimate + Exploratory Curaçao Destination Wedding!・E52
Sooo…How did THIS DESTIBRIDE plan her destination wedding in Curaçao? Click Play to find out! Let’s goooo……
Another great destination wedding planning DESTIBRIDE interview!
❤️ DESTI DETAILS:
Date: June 5, 2021
Destination: Willemstad, Curaçao
Venue: Dreams Curaçao Resort, Casino, and Spa: The Gazebo (Ceremony location) and Barefoot Grille (Reception location)
# Guests: 19
# Bridal Party: 0
Budget: $15,000
WATCH THIS EPISODE’S VIDEO ON DESTI TV: https://youtu.be/q6gozk59NoM
Thanks for listening!!
xx, Omi
//***SHOW NOTES will go live weekend after premiere night***
▸ All details + a photo gallery of Alexis' destination wedding journey will go live weekend after premiere night in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/52
👯♀️ JOIN The DESTILOVERS Community: https://desti.land/destilovers
📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv
🛍 SHOP MY AMAZON FAVES! https://amzn.to/3EDW7eM
//MORE of The DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings:
▸ WATCH us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/destitv
▸ LISTEN to the PODCAST: https://desti.land/hi-pod
▸ FOLLOW us on INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/desti.land
▸ LIKE us on FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/blackdesti
▸ FOLLOW us on PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/destiland
▸ FOLLOW us on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/blackdesti
//ASK A DESTI
HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING QUESTION?
USE #ASKADESTI and Enter it in the comments below or leave me a message in DESTILAND @ http://bit.ly/ask-a-desti -
DESTIBRIDE ALEXIS Moved Her Destination Wedding Planning From Mexico To Jamaica!・E51
SEASON 5 of DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings went live w/ a bang so JOIN ME + watch or listen to my amazing DESTIBRIDE interview w/ Alexis to talk about how (and why) she moved her destination wedding from Mexico to Jamaica! We had so much fun watching the premiere of Alexis' DESTIBRIDE interview together - thanks for joining me Bridefriends!
SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned to know how everything went in part 2!!!
The wait is ova Bridefriends!
Thanks for watching!
xx, Omi
❤️ DESTI DETAILS:
Date: Originally June 2nd, 2021 Postponed to May 7th, 2022
Destination: Originally Riviera Maya, Mexico Postponed to Negril, Jamaica
Venue: Pattoo Castle
# Guests: 41
# Bridal Party: 7 Bridesmaids + 5 Groomsmen
Budget: $65,000
WATCH THIS EPISODE’S VIDEO ON DESTI TV: https://youtu.be/q4Di9CtvK2Y
//***SHOW NOTES will go live weekend after premiere night***
▸ All details + a photo gallery of Alexis' destination wedding journey will go live weekend after premiere night in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land
👯♀️ JOIN The DESTILOVERS Community: https://desti.land/destilovers
📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv
🛍 SHOP MY AMAZON FAVES! https://amzn.to/3EDW7eM
//MORE of The DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings:
▸ WATCH us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/destitv
▸ LISTEN to the PODCAST: https://desti.land/hi-pod
▸ FOLLOW us on INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/desti.land
▸ LIKE us on FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/blackdesti
▸ FOLLOW us on PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/destiland
▸ FOLLOW us on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/blackdesti
//ASK A DESTI
HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING QUESTION?
USE #ASKADESTI and Enter it in the comments below or leave me a message in DESTILAND @ http://bit.ly/ask-a-desti -
STOP THE DRAMA: Destination Wedding Bridal Party Tips *For the Couple + Bridal Party* | E50
Listen along with me in the BlackDesti director’s commentary cut of one of my most favoritest interviews! I’ve noticed a recent uptick in bridal party drama and I’ve got exactly what you all need, so let’s have some fun this week. Professional Bridesmaid and Author, Jen Glantz, shared her experience and best advice as a professional Bridesmaid with us over 5 years ago and I STILL refer new Bridefriends back to listen to her tips! Anyone involved in a destination wedding (couples AND bridal party members) can and will get something wonderful from this episode - especially since I'm adding my own 2 cents as we listen along together!
And if you’re like me and thought not having an official bridal party will save you from all drama…go ahead and hit play too Bridefriend + thank me later ;)
Enjoy!
❤️All details + links are waiting for you in the show notes in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/50
Thanks for listening!
📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv
THIS WEEK’S VIDEO: Watch Melissa + Mahdi’s Destination Wedding Video here: https://youtu.be/x4IPXPKEAdk
👯♀️ JOIN The DESTILOVERS Community: https://desti.land/destilovers
Thanks for listening!
xx, Omi
♥︎ THANK YOU TO OUR DESTIPARTNER - APPYCOUPLE: https://bit.ly/destilovesappycouple
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Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/C-PtqiWo2DM
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//MORE of DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings:
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▸ LIKE us on FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/blackdesti
▸ FOLLOW us on PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/destiland
▸ FOLLOW us on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/blackdesti
▸ SUBSCRIBE to the YOUTUBE CHANNEL: http://bit.ly/destitv
▸ JOIN The DESTILOVERS Community: https://desti.land/destilovers
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PT.2: DETAILS! Melissa + Mahdi’s Pattoo Castle Destination Wedding in Negril, Jamaica! | E49
We're getting into the nitty-gritty of Melissa + Mahdi's destination wedding weekend! Budget (how did they pay for it?)
Decor (they bought those where?)
Traveling (how did they get everything to their destination?)
A yacht party (good or bad idea?),
Details on the dreamiest CASTLE destination wedding
ANNND so much more...The Alstons' showed the love! DESTIBRIDE Melissa + DESTIGROOM Mahdi planned their destination wedding at the magical Pattoo Castle in Negril, Jamaica and you get to hear allll about EXACTLY HOW THEY DID IT - (and we get super detailed)!
▸ All details + a photo gallery of The Alstons’ wedding are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/49
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
💕 Dealing with incompatible wedding vendors
💕 An unexpected destination wedding packing and decor story! 💕Their Pattoo Castle Destination Wedding Review
💕and so much more!
Thanks for listening!
❤️ DESTI DETAILS: Date: September 19, 2019
City & Country: Negril, Jamaica
Venue: Pattoo Castle
Host Resort: Azul Beach Resort, Negril
# Guests: 127
# Bridal Party: 9 Bridesmaids + 9 Groomsmen
Wedding Budget: ~$80,000
❤️ ▸ All details + a photo gallery of The Alstons’ wedding are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/49
♥︎ THANK YOU TO OUR DESTIPARTNER - APPYCOUPLE: https://bit.ly/destilovesappycouple
📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! http://bit.ly/destitv
Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/HUJMmNq90ac
👯♀️ JOIN The DESTILOVERS Community: https://desti.land/destilovers
Thanks for listening!
xx, Omi
♥︎ THANK YOU TO OUR DESTIPARTNER - APPYCOUPLE: https://bit.ly/destilovesappycouple
Omi's Appy Couple Review: https://desti.land/appycouple
📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! http://bit.ly/destitv
Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/HUJMmNq90ac
🛍SHOP your favorite DESTI tees + gifts: https://shopdesti.land
//MORE of DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings:
▸ FOLLOW us on INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/desti.land
▸ LIKE us on FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/blackdesti
▸ FOLLOW us on PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/destiland
▸ FOLLOW us on TWITTER: http://twitter.com/blackdesti
▸ SUBSCRIBE to the YOUTUBE CHANNEL: http://bit.ly/destitv
▸ JOIN The DESTILOVERS Community: https://desti.land/destilovers
//ASK A DESTI
HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING QUESTION?
USE #ASKADESTI and Enter it in the comments below or leave me a message in DESTILAND @ http://bit.ly/ask-a-desti
Customer Reviews
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When we decided on a destination wedding, I looked everywhere for advice and information, and came up so short. DestiLand suddenly showed up and it was everything I needed, wanted, and more. Omi’s personality is always loving, cheerful, supportive. It is so nice to listen to her interviews with other destibrides and bridefriends. I’m so grateful for her and DestiLand. Thank you for making my planning so easy!
So helpful!
Thank you for being my weekly boost of excitement while planning our destination wedding 💕
Must listen for all destination brides!
Oh my goodness! I could not say enough positive things about this podcast. My fiancé and I have dreamed of having a destination wedding but since the pandemic it felt like those dreams would not be feasible. Out of the anxiety of trying to plan a destination wedding anyway, I searched for help via podcast and I’m so grateful that I found Desti-land! I literally just finished bingeing all of the available episodes. Omi does an amazing job of providing well rounded and straight forward content. I feel so much better and excited about our wedding planning journey. Thanks!!