DESTI® Guide to Destination Weddings

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ALEAH | Playa Mujeres, Mexico

*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?

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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

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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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

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

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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