STEAL MY DESTIWedding Website!

“the travel page: it was time intensive for us...but this is where the gold is!”

— HEAD DESTIBRIDE, OMI

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EPISODE 47

DESTINATION WEDDING WEBSITES: Everything you need for yours -
w/ template too!

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GET OUT YOUR NOTEPAD BRIDEFRIENDS!

Destination Wedding websites have a much bigger job than the traditional wedding website. INFORMATION IS QUEEN and there’s so much that you can do to make your life and your guests’ lives easier! Let’s dig into what you need and what you don’t!

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How do you set up your destination wedding website?

A:

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Watch or listen to this episode because I'm sharing every single detail
so you can have the perfect website that will inform your guests and take all the stress off of you!

It's time for a
DESTIWEDDING WEBSITES DEEP-DIVE
Bridefriends!

I get sooo many questions about destination wedding websites and today I'm laying it all out for you!

In this episode, you're getting a deep deep DEEPDIVE into my destination wedding website that I designed with my hubby
and I'm sharing exactly what you need when setting yours up too.
Enjoy this DESTIHOUR REPLAY and let me know if you have any questions. 

*NOTE: Although we used Appy Couple to design our DESTIWedding website (and I highly recommend them) this information applies to any template or company you choose to use.

Soooo…what does your destination wedding website need?

Click Play and find out EXACTLY how I set up my destination website and steal all my ideas!
Enjoy!

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WATCH THE VIDEO!

YOU CAN LISTEN ON THE PODCAST TOO!

Apple Podcasts  |  Google Play  |  Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | YouTube

THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: APPYCOUPLE + MINTED

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SHOW NOTES

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STEAL MY DESTIWEDDING WEBSITE!

omianddouginmexico.appycouple.com

Since it's so old, it's archived so you'll need to log in.
Use these credentials and lemme know if you have any problems!

Email: calmeomi@gmail.com
Code: 68808

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OUR INVITATIONS

taking photos now!

*NOTE: I mentioned a funny story about designing our invitation mini-books together, but I misspoke in saying it was on the BLACKdesti Blog. I started blogging Nov. 8th and we had already sent our invitations out by then. I did however talk about it w/ Che in the “Our Destination Wedding Deepdive” series that we recorded together and in my “Biggest Mistakes” video as well. I’m posting those videos for you below in case you missed them too!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Omi’s favorite wedding website company: Appy Couple

DESTI Budget Spreadsheet Post

Minted
*OUR MINIBOOK CARD INVITATIONS @ MINTED *
We chose and customized the Sweet Confetti Style, but really all of them can be customized.
Drop a comment below if you’d like me to do a tutorial.

The “Omi's BIGGEST Mistakes! (And How to Avoid Them)” Episode

ON BLACKDESTI.COM : Omi’s 200 Day Destination Wedding Countdown Diary

Join the DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!

Everything Else: See all Pink Links above!

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…

more about my destination wedding planning journey!

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: APPY COUPLE

DESTIFACT:
We used Appy Couple for our wedding and there’s a complete walkthrough in the DESTILOVERS Community!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR DESTIPARTNER
APPYCOUPLE FOR SPONSORING THE SHOW!

APPY COUPLE is a modern wedding website and interactive app that practically builds itself and lets you manage and share important details of your destination wedding with ease and style. And let’s be honest, Desti weddings require more care and details and Appy Couple is the perfect choice if you want to Invite and Impress!

SEE MY APPY COUPLE WEBSITE!

I GAVE A COMPLETE WALKTHROUGH OF MY WEDDING WEBSITE (with tips of course!)IN A RECENT DESTIHOUR in the DESTILOVERS Community too!
find out more information about my favorite wedding website + app for destination weddings and let me know if you have any questions!

xx, Omi

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Thank You Bridefriends!

I appreciate you hanging with me and being my Bridefriend Forever . It’s always a pleasure to give you a peek
"behind the veil" of destination wedding planning!

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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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SHARE THE LOVE!

SHOPDESTI IS BACK + I'VE GOT SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU...

Hey Destis + Bridefriends!

I’m declaring this weekend a DESTIWEEKEND! Whyyyy you ask?

ohhh I’m sooo glad you asked!

I announced it in last night’s DESTIHOUR and sent an email to the DESTI∙NATION list this morning, so you may already know this…but if not - I did a thing this morning…

SHOPDESTI IS BACK!

SHOPDESTI IS BACK!

SHOPDESTI IS BAAACK!

And to celebrate this blessed weekend, I’m giving DESTI∙NATION 25% off any purchases over $50 (yes, for real!) and the only catch? This deal only lasts until July 13, 2020 at midnight PST. So check your email! And if you’re not on the list yet - join here now so you don’t miss out.

Not engaged?

No sweat - SHOPDESTI has something for everyone! Don’t believe me? See for yourself!

Happy shopping!
xx, Omi

INTRODUCING: DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!

Hey Destis + Bridefriends!

The past few months have been ABSOLUTELY C R A Y for me and we’ll get into all of that soon enough, but right now it’s announcement time!!!

I sent an email to DESTI∙NATION email list over Valentine’s Day weekend, so you may already know this…but if not - it’s happening!!!

And btw…sign up so you don’t miss out again!

Anywho…I’m SOOO happy to finally have a place where all of my Desti Bridefriends can meet and discuss All Things Desti!

The brand spankin’ new, super secret, but not so secret DESTILOVERS Facebook Community is an extension of the show and is your safe space for sharing and collaboration while planning your destination wedding!

Not on Facebook?

No sweat - I totally get it! Sign up anyway and I’ll send you a special link to a page where you can still participate in our Live Q+A’s!

Here’s what you can also look forward to:

💕LIVE Q+A’s! (1st one beginning 02.20.2020 so don’t miss out!)

💕Episode Discussions!

💕Topic Deepdives!

💕 Weekly Desti Happy Hours!

💕 Special Guests!

💕 Giveaways!

💕And More!

This space will be whatever you Bridefriends make it! We’re a family here, so let me know what you need!

We have A LOT of catching up to do and I’ll be updating you on what’s been going on with me in this week’s live Q+A.

See you in there!
xx, Omi

5 Reasons To Watch DESTI TV!

as if you needed a reason…

HIP HIP HORRAY for DESTI TV!!!

Sooo you’re here to find out just how wonderful DESTI TV is ‘eh? Let me give you allll the tea! Get your pretty little teacup ready…I’ll wait…

Okay let’s get ta sippin!

1. FUBU Created for DESTI BRIDE, By DESTI BRIDES!

I’m not a planner trying to get business from you… Juuust a DESTIBRIDE spreading love and making destination weddings easier for all involved. I created DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings out of my own need for community and information while planning my own destination wedding. It quickly received an overwhelming response from both brides and vendors in the industry and we’re back and even stronger than ever! There’s a flood of love, support from brides, couples, and professionals who only want to share their stories in hopes of saving another Desti blood, sweat + tears along their journey and I can proudly say that DESTI TV is created For Us, By Us!

2. Twice as Nice!

DESTI TV is a Twice-Weekly Show which means we’re bringing you new episodes EVERY. SINGLE. WEEK! Two times!

Here’s how it works: New interviews are released every Friday AND are filled with quick and usable tips, trick, advice and deals that we’ve found across the globe! Fridays bring you brand new interviews with DESTIBRIDES, DestiPros and anyone else who can help you plan your destination wedding by sharing their own experiences. (Friday and Saturday if an episode needs to be split up - what’s that…thrice weekly? Yup.)

3. Audio + Videos!

We meet you wherever you are. On the way to work…at work…at the gym working it out…cooking dinner with your boo? Listen to the podcast! And when you’re ready to sit and have a glass of champagne (or tea or coffee - no judgments…) or cooking dinner with your boo but okay with a lil’ distraction - Watch your heart away on DESTI TV! You’ve got options! Does everyone love options as much as I do? Hmmm…

4. You’re more than just a “Bride”!

Planning a destination wedding doesn’t magically make you no longer a woman or human for that matter. Life is still happening and there are still issues that you need to know about. We discuss, relationships, fitness, wellness, sex, mental health, music, current events, cocktails, food…all of it! And we need to hear from you too! You can always leave me a message, comment on a video, or reply to any email to share too!

5. DESTI-Nation!

You can’t plan a destination wedding alone - at least, I don’t recommend it. You need help, advice, and sometimes just somewhere to feel understood when no one else gets what you’re going through. You know it…We know it…I know it all too well. But you’re in luck because that’s exactly why DESTI® was created. We’re all Bridefriends over here in DESTI-Nation! Season 2 is filled with listeners of Season 1 who enjoyed the show, planned their own destination weddings, and are ready to share their experiences too! They’re making the show better by answering questions they wish I had asked and making the show stronger and stronger too - DESTI-Nation is lookin’ out!

BONUS #1: Fun…Open…Honest
What worked? What didn’t work? Each destination wedding experience is different, but we all let our hair down and keep it real with each other. REAL, HONEST + RAW is how we do it every week - with no judgments or apologies! Did ya’ll see Tressa pull back her wig? I just love her! Yeah - we’re Bridefriends for real!

BONUS #2:
Still not sold yet? Or do you just love a good Bonus like me? Hell it doesn’t even matter!
DESTI TV Audience members get a lifetime discount on all ShopDESTI items! Join DESTI-Nation and get the deets!

So Destis + Bridefriends… I hope you FINALLY understand just how magical DestiTV is! Drop a note in the comments below to let me know you’re watching! See you soon!

xx, Omi

#SEXIDESTI: 9 Women-Owned Swimwear Lines Perfect for a Destination Bride

What Desti

Doesn't Love a Sexi Swimsuit?

These 9 amazing #GirlPower Screaming Swimwear Designers made the TOP of my Destination Wedding Wish List!

These Ladies know EXACTLY what they're doing!

Check out my fun and flirty faves currently on their website below.  

Click on their links for more delicious designs because this is only a snapshot of what they have to offer a Destination Wedding Bride for her special day...or weekend...or week. They have what you need - guaranteed!

Be forewarned: They'll have you in the gym sweatin' for your destination!

Consider this your Sweatin' for the Destination Weddin' Plan motivation

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For Love & Lemons

IG: @forloveandlemons

GILLIAN ROSE KERN & LAURA HALL

For Love & Lemons is the uber-sexy, lacy and fun brainchild of super cute BFF's Gillian Rose Kern and Laura Hall. Born in Jackson, WY and raised in Los Angeles, this posh brand has manifested into a lifestyle that demands instant recognition with its custom made lace and embroidery perfectly placed on each design. Many imposters have popped up based on the original designs of L+L, but they can’t quite get it right. I guess, that’s why their imposters, huh? All I know is that this dynamic duo has without a doubt constructed a steadfast and complete collection of sexiness including awe-inspiring dresses and lingerie to add to your entire closet, but these swimsuits, tho?!? What Desti doesn’t want lacy embroidery peekaboo pieces in her life?

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Mint-Swim

IG: @mintswimusa

DRAYA MICHELE

From behind the curtain of the titillating essence and senses of DrayaMichele enters a swimwear line that I am in love with...Mint-Swim. The trendy and social media popular company owner, Draya, known by many from the TV show Basketball Wives has a knack for sexy swimwear and boasts that her designs are “ideal for the everyday woman, who may possess the confidence to dare to bare, but still remains classy and demure in demeanor”...does this hit our Desti checklist? Hmmm… let me see...CHECK, CHECK and CHECK! She has even expanded to include children and plus-sizes as well! Are these suits sexy? Yes! Do they “give away just enough, but not too much”? Yes! And will they have you in the gym working it out a little extra? Hell yes! But what’s wrong with that? Thanks Draya for the extra Desti motivation!

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Indah

IG: @indahclohing

LIBBY DE SANTIS

“Indah is....For women who want to sing their own song. leaving men wanting”. Drooling over these designs and exploring the complete collection will only confirm this illustration on the About page on Indah’s website. Libby De Santis, the owner and sole designer of Indah has no choice but to be inspired by her life in Bali and lays it all out there for us with this line.Take one swipe through the Instagram page on any given day and you’d think that these sexy swimsuits are only worn by models and surfers alike, but I like to think that once you put one on, you immediately look like a surfer-model chick! These pieces are NOT for the faint of heart and cannot be confused as being forgiving...but neither is a Desti while planning her destination wedding, so why start now?

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Beach Riot

IG: @BEACHRIOT

NICOLE HANRIOT

Newport Beach’s Nicole Hanriot is about to have a Desti Riot on her hands for sure. As the founder and designer of the beach-and-body-conscious swimwear line, Beach Riot, Nicole ensures that I can’t help but fall in love with every click on her website. Affordability and sexability is no problem for a Desti in need of a piece (or a few pieces) that will exude a globetrotter persona with every wear. And what better describes a Desti anyway? I foresee melees and mayhem in the future for Beach Riot...And I like it! I am also happy to report that Beach Riot has a BRIDE and BABES collection that is launching early 2017! Hopefully in time for my destination wedding...Fingers and toes crossed!

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Lee + Lani    

IG: @leeandlani

LISA MARIE PASCUCCIO & ALANA AULT

Former swimwear models Lee (Lisa Marie Pascuccio) and Lani (Alana Ault) met while in fashion school and birthed a swimwear line designed to make you BRING IT. Their experiences while traveling and modeling different suits inspired them to collaborate and bring to life the richly colorful, fearless cuts and authentic uniqueness of the ballsy swimwear line known as Lee + Lani. If you want to make your partner drool and all the basic bitches shift into super-hater mode - L+L is just what you need. And what Desti doesn’t want to be the center of attention? You go and search for an answer...I’ll wait.

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Bandits Swimwear

IG: @banditsswimwear

STEPHANIE MENI

Dubbing herself the Original Bikini Bandit, Potomac, Maryland’s own, Stephanie Meni brought to our lives this sultry, comfortable in your skin swimwear sensation. She ensures that each piece retains a low maintenance vibe and that is right up the alley of a destination wedding bride. Of course, the sexy persona is established; but to ensure maximum comfort, she even goes so far as to separate pieces into 3 suggested “Activity Levels”: "Lay low and slay", "Light frolicking and general fun encouraged" and "Find an ocean, a mountain, an airplane, whatever!". Now we will never have to wonder where something should be worn...You just get to wear it and look amazing while doing so!  Bandits’ Our Story Page phrases it perfectly: “...go get sandy, get salty, and then take your pieces off the beach and into your life... After all, life's too short not to frolic in bikinis…” Spoken like a true Desti!

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Mara Hoffman

IG: @marahoffman

MARA HOFFMAN

Femininity and Simplicity are the first words that come to mind whenever I come across anything Mara Hoffman, the self-named lifestyle brand. In the game for over 15 years (at this time of publication), this line is here to stay and for good reason. She truly makes something for everyone and the intricate cuts and opulent colors are sure to turn heads and cause an outpour or compliments to stream in your direction. Simplicity and sustainability are forefront for Mara and sometimes a Desti doesn’t need all the hoopla...sometimes a destination bride just wants to BE.

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Hot As Hell

IG: @we_are_hah

SHARLEEN ERNSTER

Global fashion visionary and HAH’s founder and owner, Sharleen Ernster created a swimwear line that is a no-brainer when you want to find a simple, unstructured, eco-friendly swimsuit that will indeed make you look Hot As Hell. I couldn’t name it better myself, if I wanted to...And I don’t. Each of HAH’s designs ensure that a destination wedding bride will always be responsibly slaying whether she has the desire to show it all off in a strappy and/or high-cut number, or fancies the idea of lounging around and covering her sexybits in a cute ass coverup. As a brand new brand, I’m looking forward to seeing HAH grow and continue to make sure that Destis like us can have swimwear that she can live her life in, and that never go out of style, just like her.

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Beach Bunny Swimwear

IG: @beachbunnyswimwear

ANGELA CHITTENDEN

Former swimwear model, Angela Chittenden knows EXACTLY what she is doing. A mother of 2 daughters and 4 step-daughters, #GirlPower is a lifestyle for her. And you know what else is a life she knows all too well? Sexy swimwear life - I told you that she was a former swimwear model. And it shows in every piece that she puts out there for us. Now, Beach Bunny has a sweet spot in my heart because I bought one for my 30th birthday vacation, which so happened to be the same weekend that I got engaged...It is only natural that it be on the list since I am now a destination bride AND I mean, really? Look at these swimsuits!

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Be sure to check out the complete collections of each of these LadySwimwearPowerhouses and follow them on IG to keep yourself motivated for your destination!

I know I am!

[This post originally appeared on the BlackDesti blog]

So which is your favorite?Do you have any other female-owned brands to share? Sound off below!

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