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BGDW09 | Nassau, Bahamas Desti Bride Chevita Shares It All On Her Destination Wedding! - Part 1
This episode is Part 1 of Desti chat with Chevita, who shares her experiences & best advice on destination wedding planning as a Bahamas Desti!
BGDW09 | Nassau, Bahamas Desti Bride Chevita Shares It All On Her Destination Wedding! - Part 2
This Bridefriend’s Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/9
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!
Listen to Part 1 of this Desti Interview with Chevita Phifer Stewart!
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💖 Chevita's Show Notes Extras are underway! Check back soon for all of the Photos and Links!
BGDW 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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Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic
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BGDW05 | How Antigua, Guatemala Desti Lea Planned Her Destination Wedding in Antigua...and Then MOVED There!
On this episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast, we have a great Desti Chat with Desti Lea, who chose to have her destination wedding in the beautiful Antigua, Guatemala and then MOVED to Antigua and opened her boutique and “huipil textile heaven”, Aline Mayan.
*Photos courtesy of Tim King Photography
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!
Lea owns Aline Mayan - an artisinal shop featuring one of a kind Guatemalan handmade fair trade goods and actually custom made my napkins for my wedding - you can find her shop at www.alinemayan.com you can also follow her on Instagram @aline_mayan.
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LEA'S BEAUTIFUL WEDDING 😍
BGDW Thanks 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!
HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING QUESTION?
Ask it at Bridefriends.com/askadesti
Press that great big record button and leave me a message!
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Yeah, it’s like that!!!
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Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic
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Now available on Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher
Link to this Bridefriend’s Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/5
*Photos courtesy of Tim King Photography
BGDW02 | Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Desti Bride Shari-Ann Shares Her Destination Wedding and Trash the Dress Experience!
Today we get to have a DestiChat with Our VERY FIRST Desti to Trash the Dress! Shari-Ann + Kofi had their destination wedding in Riviera Nayarit Mexico and Shari-Ann opened up to us and shared the wealth, telling us how she planned and shares her views on Trash the Dress sessions...
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Today we get to have a DestiChat with Our VERY FIRST Desti to Trash the Dress!
Shari-Ann + Kofi had their destination wedding in Riviera Nayarit Mexico and Shari-Ann opened up to us and shared the wealth, telling us how she planned her wedding from top to bottom and shares her views on Trash the Dress sessions...
Shari-Ann + Kofi's wedding has been featured on Ebony, Munaluchi and now we finally get to hear JUST how she planned this amazing destination wedding of hers!
Listen to Shari-Ann's Desti Interview & See the Show Notes Below
for more details on how Shari-Ann + Kofi planned their destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico!
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*Photos courtesy of Aurora G Photography
Desti:
Shari-Ann
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)
SHARI-ANN + KOFI'S DESTINATION WEDDING VENDORS
The Desti Bride Wore...
Bridal Gown: Pronovias gown from Bridal Garden in Marlton, NJ
Price: $2,000
And yes! She Trashed the Dress! Hear about it in today's episode!
All Accessories were purchased from various shops on www.etsy.com as follows:
Mantilla Veil - Montgomery Belles
Belt - Avishag Kopelman of Little White Dresser
Fascinator - Peacock Pixys
Bracelet - Chrissy Torres
Earrings - Tala Collection
The Desti Groom Wore...
Jacket - Jones New York - purchased from Men's Warehouse
Pants - Ralph Lauren - purchased from Burlington
Shoes - Armani
The Desti Bridesmaids + Groomsmen's Details
Bridesmaids' Dresses: Erin Nicole Boutique from Etsy.com (shop no longer open 😔)
Groomsmen's Attire: Ralph Lauren & Kangol - purchased from Burlington and JCPenny
Shari-Ann's DestiPros...
...and Everything Else you need to know
Venue: Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Wedding Planner: Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Caterer: Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Photographer: Aurora Gutierrez of Aurora G Photography
Videographer: Eric Marcina and Brian Ceci of Urban Vid
Florist: Petal Garden, Angel's Accents, and Beau-Coup
Decor: Todo a Mano, Luna Bazaar, Etsy, Michaels
Favors: Stampin' Up by Karina Chin
Invitations: Allurements by Rebecca
Rings: Kay Jewelers of Cherry Hill NJ and Anthony's Jewelers of Palmyra, NJ
More Photos!
To see the full photo album of Shari-Ann's Destination Wedding,
see their Real Weddings feature in Munaluchi Bridal Magazine.
BGDW Thanks Shari-Ann!
Shari-Ann: We appreciate you being our Bridefriend Forever by giving us a peek "behind your veil" of destination wedding planning!
We wish you and your family many more loving moments as you continue to grow!
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HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING QUESTION?
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Press that great big record button and leave me a message!
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!!!
WANNA BE A BRIDEFRIEND?
Visit www.Bridefriends.com + subscribe to our Bridefriends Forever [BFF] Newsletter for more Desti Land Love! There you’ll find each episode’s show notes, articles, inspiration, and everything else that your Desti Heart could desire!
Shop: www.desti.land
Blog: blackdesti.com
Facebook: /blackdesti
Facebook Live: askadestilive
Instagram @blackdestiblog and @bridefriendspodcast
YouTube @BlackDesti
Twitter: @blackdesti
Find me and let me know the areas that you need help. Help ME, help YOU!
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Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic
SUBSCRIBE
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Now available on Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher
Link to this Bridefriend’s destination wedding PHOTOS and Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/2
BGDW01 | How Riviera Maya, Mexico Desti Bride Rashonda Planned Her Destination Wedding
Our VERY FIRST DESTI+BRIDEFRIEND! In today's Desti Interview, we find out how Real Destination Wedding Couple, Rashonda + Maleke planned their destination wedding in Riviera Maya Mexico!
Pop the bubbly!
We're @ Episode 1! And I'm pleased to introduce Our VERY FIRST DESTI+BRIDEFRIEND!
Rashonda was the very first person that I reached out to on my Operation: BlackDestinationBride mission and she's welcomed us with open arms and a huge heart today to share her journey planning a destination wedding with her very best tips!
In today's Desti Interview, we find out how Real Destination Wedding Couple, Rashonda + Maleke planned their destination wedding in Riviera Maya Mexico! And I'm so excited to be able to share this with you. I'm grateful for you for listening and joining me on my own Desti journey!
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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!
Show Notes
Rashonda + Maleke's Destination Wedding Vendors
What She Wore
Bridal Gown: Kleinfelds
Price: $2,000 - $4,000
Bride’s Shoes: Pink 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
Rashonda's DestiPros...
...and Everything Else you need to know
Venue: Barcelo 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.
BGDW Thanks Rashonda!
We appreciate you being our Bridefriend Forever by giving us a peak behind your veil of destination wedding planning!
Much Love to You and Your Beautiful Family!
HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING QUESTION?
Go to Bridefriends.com/askadesti, press that great big record button and leave me a message!
Ask me the question, I’m up for the challenge! I will find it for you and report back right here!
LOVING YOUR BRIDEFRIENDS?
Show some love by leaving a review + find me everywhere else!
WANNA BE A BRIDEFRIEND?
Visit www.Bridefriends.com + subscribe to our Bridefriends Forever [BFF] Newsletter for more Desti Land Love! There you’ll find each episode’s show notes, articles, inspiration, and everything else that your Desti Heart could desire!
Shop: www.desti.land
Blog: blackdesti.com
Facebook: /blackdesti
Facebook Live: askadestilive
Instagram @blackdestiblog and @bridefriendspodcast
YouTube @BlackDesti
Twitter: @blackdesti
Find me and let me know the areas that you need help. Help ME, help YOU!
Please also don’t be afraid to chime in on discussions to help your other Bridefriends out!
Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic
SUBSCRIBE
Subscribe to The Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast to hear more interviews with our Real Destination Wedding Couples (Destis) and Destination Wedding Vendors and Professionals (DestiPros)! There will be new shows EVERY WEEK!
Now available on Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher
Link to this Bridefriend’s destination wedding PHOTOS and Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/1