Sarah Kline, Time for Travel, Ltd.

Do you need a travel agent for your destination wedding? Yeah, you really do. We triple-dog-dare you to disagree.

There’s no reason to NOT use a travel agent
— Sarah Kline, Time for Travel Ltd.

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You Need A Destination Wedding Travel Agent!
w/ Sarah Kline of Time for Travel

After planning travel for and working with thousands of couples and destination weddings around the world, Sarah Kline of Time for Travel Ltd. is ready to spill the beans. She helped me decode the mystery we know to be called “travel agents” and shares her best advice on destination wedding travel.

I’m very happy to introduce my own personal destination wedding travel agent, Sarah Kline who I originally found in Destination Weddings and Honeymoons Magazine. She’s absolutely amazing and I thought about how awesome it would be to get her on the show to pick her brain and get destination wedding planning advice from the perspective of a well-seasoned destination wedding travel agent --  I can’t wait for her to introduce herself and her company to you so let’s not wait any longer --Let’s get right to it, here’s Sarah Kline of Time for Travel, Ltd.

If you’re not going all inclusive, stay home!
— Sarah Kline, Episode 6

DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING TOPICS :

  • How do travel agents make money on destination weddings?

  • The benefits of hiring a destination wedding travel agent

  • How to choose your travel agent for your destination wedding

  • How to choose your wedding destination

  • Choosing an All-inclusive vs. Non-Inclusive Resort for your destination wedding

  • How to keep costs down for your destination wedding

  • The hottest up and coming resorts for destination weddings in 2017

  • How to get guests to make payment deadlines for your destination wedding and stay on track with travel

  • Different ways to reserve your room blocks

  • ...and SO MUCH more!

THANKS FOR EVERYTHING SARAH!

Can’t wait to get you back on the show for MORE destination wedding planning tips!


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Sarah Kline is an absolutely amazing travel agent! We used her for both our own destination wedding AND our honeymoon! You can reach Sarah at TimeforTravelLtd.com and follow her on Instagram @time4trvl_destination_weddings


Sarah's #1 Destination + Resort:

EXUMA

Sandals Emerald Bay

 

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JACKIE | Montego Bay, Jamaica

Yeah mon! Invites sent and over 100 RSVPs received…off to Montego Bay, Jamaica they went! Here’s the rundown…

The Nassys Bring 100+ Destination Wedding Guests to Jamaica!

How Did Jackie Plan Her 100+ Guest Destination Wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica?

This #DestiChat is with a Desti couple that brought 122 guests to celebrate their union for an eventful weekend  in Montego Bay, Jamaica! Desti Jackie shares experiences & best advice on destination wedding planning as a Jamaica Desti! She tells us about bridal beauty, choosing her wedding dress, negotiating prices (something I was no good at), saving money. And not sweating the small stuff!

ANNND her husband, Michael makes a cameo and chimes in to share some of his Desti Groom knowledge as well!

They’re such a cute and fun couple.

I think I’m going to start trying to get some full couple interviews too. It could be nice to get both perspectives at the same time.

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So, here you go! Here’s The Nassys…Jackie and Michael!

Enjoy!


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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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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!

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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!

Yeah, it’s like that!!!


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