I love this interview with #DESTIBRIDE Tashima for many reasons but the top 2 are: 1. She's our 1st COVID-19 pandemic destination wedding! 2. She opened my eyes to some perspectives I never thought about! Tashima and her husband safely brought 45 guests to witness their beautiful destination wedding at The Fives Azul Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico and she tells us alll about how they did it together! Tashima shared a wealth of destination wedding planning advice with us and I can't wait to hear how much you love it! We chatted about: ? How they met ? Why + how they decided to have a destination wedding ? Choosing their wedding date ? Planning and saving money TOGETHER ? How they navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and planned a safe, panic-free destination wedding!  ? How they chose their destination wedding venue ? How they picked their destination wedding vendors - hair + makeup, photographer, etc. ? An unexpected destination wedding beauty tip! ? Her The Fives Azul Beach Resort Skydeck Wedding Review ? and so much more! Thanks for listening Bridefriends! ❤️DESTI STATS: Date: October 23, 2020 Destination: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Venue: The Fives Azul Beach Resort (Skydeck) Budget: $11,000 Guests: 45 Bridal Party: 3 Bridesmaids + Groomsmen ❤️ All details + a photo gallery of Tashima’s destination wedding are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/40    ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv WATCH THIS EXACT VIDEO HERE: http://bit.ly/destitv40    ♥︎ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR - TIME FOR TRAVEL: http://bit.ly/destipro-time4trvl ​ ♥︎ FOLLOW SARAH ON INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/destipro-time4trvl-ig ​ ❣️ FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/desti.land   ?‍♀️ J O I N THE DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY! Let's continue the conversation in my FREE Community!  http://bit.ly/join-destilovers

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DESTIBRIDE TASHIMA: A Pretty Panic-Free Pandemic Destination Wedding in Play del Carmen, Mexico! ∙ E40

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!   We chatted about: ?How they met ?Her proposal story ?Why + how 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 Resort Wedding Review ?and so much more!   Thanks for watching!    ❤️DESTI STATS: Date: November 10, 2019 Destination:  Playa Mujeres, Mexico Venue:  Dreams Playa Mujeres Resort (Central Garden)  Budget: $30,000  Guests: 104 Bridal Party: 8 Bridesmaids + Groomsmen   ❤️All details + a photo gallery of Aleah’s wedding is waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/aleah   ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv   ?‍♀️ J O I N DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!Let's continue the conversation in my FREE Community!  http://bit.ly/join-destilovers

DESTIBRIDE ALEAH: An Epic 104 Guest Destination Wedding in Playa Mujeres, Mexico! ∙ E31

What do all couples need to know about destination wedding planning? TODAY you're gonna find out❣️ Catching up with #DESTIPRO​​ Sarah Kline of Time for Travel is always a blast and this interview is no exception! THIS EPISODE WILL HELP ALL BRIDEFRIENDS! Whether you’re a newbie and have no idea what you're doing yet orrr you're smack dab in the middle of planning your wedding - Sarah has tips for you! Thanks for listening Bridefriends! ❤️All details are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/39​ ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv WATCH THIS EXACT VIDEO HERE: http://bit.ly/destitv39    Here's just a little bit of what we covered: ? Pros and cons of destination weddings! ? How do you know if a destination wedding is for you? ? Setting expectations for you, your guests, and vendors! ? What is the value of a destination wedding travel agent vs. vacation travel agent? ? Who do you invite and who will really attend your destination wedding? ?Achieving your vision! ? Maximizing your destination! ? Hosting and guest experience tips! ? Her current favorite resort + destination! ? Stories about real clients - you need to learn from these couples!!! ?and so much more!   ♥︎ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR - TIME FOR TRAVEL: http://bit.ly/destipro-time4trvl​ ♥︎ FOLLOW SARAH ON INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/destipro-time4trvl-ig​ ❣️ FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/desti.land   ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv   ?‍♀️ J O I N DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!Let's continue the conversation in my FREE Community!  http://bit.ly/join-destilovers ​

ALL THINGS Destination Weddings: Guests, Vendors, Expectations + More! | Time for Travel∙DESTI 39

HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!  I’m soooo excited to introduce you all to my husband!!! This man has patiently awaited this day and when I say he delivered…he deliverT (yes, with the T!) I knew I wanted to have him on, but had to figure out the perfect episode for him and then it clicked! Over the years I’ve received many questions about my destination wedding and I’ve answered them here and there, but they’ve never been in one place - and I was certain I didn’t remember EVERY SINGLE DETAIL…   What did we do? I figured that the absolute best way to answer your questions AND FINALLY introduce you all to my most favorites person in the world was with this episode! I had to have fun with it and y’all know I like my numbers soooo… We've shared 100+ facts about our destination wedding with y’all in hopes that you can glean as much information for your own destination wedding planning journey - and get to know us better too! THIS IS PART 3 (THE FINALE?)!   Show Notes with photos + details coming soon! I'll update this as soon as they're finished. In the meantime, find me using links below + get immediate updates!   Thanks for listening Bridefriends!!! xx, Omi ​   ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv THIS IS PART 3! WATCH THIS EXACT VIDEO HERE: http://bit.ly/destitv38    WATCH PART 1 HERE: https://bit.ly/destitv36 WATCH PART 2 HERE: https://bit.ly/destitv37 FULL PLAYLIST: http://bit.ly/chomi100-playlist    ❤️All details will be ready for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land   ?Find me on INSTAGRAM @desti.land! https://www.instagram.com/desti.land   ?‍♀️ J O I N DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!Let's continue the conversation in my FREE Community!  http://bit.ly/join-destilovers

Our Destination Wedding Deepdive: Wedding Day, Honeymoon, Regrets + More! | MEET MY HUBBY PT.3 ∙ E38

HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!  I’m soooo excited to introduce you all to my husband!!! This man has patiently awaited this day and when I say he delivered…he deliverT (yes, with the T!) I knew I wanted to have him on, but had to figure out the perfect episode for him and then it clicked! Over the years I’ve received many questions about my destination wedding and I’ve answered them here and there, but they’ve never been in one place - and I was certain I didn’t remember EVERY SINGLE DETAIL… What did we do? I figured that the absolute best way to answer your questions AND FINALLY introduce you all to my most favorites person in the world was with this episode! I had to have fun with it and y’all know I like my numbers soooo… Today we’re sharing 100 facts about our destination wedding with y’all in hopes that you can glean as much information for your own destination wedding planning journey - and get to know us better too! THIS IS PART 2! STAY TUNED FOR PART 3 (THE FINALE?)! Show Notes with photos + details coming soon! I'll update this as soon as they're finished. In the meantime, find me using links below + get immediate updates!   Thanks for listening Bridefriends!!! xx, Omi ​   ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv WATCH THIS EXACT VIDEO HERE: http://bit.ly/destitv36    ❤️All details will be ready for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land   ?Find me on INSTAGRAM @desti.land! https://www.instagram.com/desti.land   ?‍♀️ J O I N DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!Let's continue the conversation in my FREE Community!  http://bit.ly/join-destilovers

Our Destination Wedding Deepdive: Gown, Tux + Wedding Week Details! | MEET MY HUBBY PT.2 ∙ E37

HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!  I’m soooo excited to introduce you all to my husband!!! This man has patiently awaited this day and when I say he delivered…he deliverT (yes, with the T!) I knew I wanted to have him on, but had to figure out the perfect episode for him and then it clicked! Over the years I’ve received many questions about my destination wedding and I’ve answered them here and there, but they’ve never been in one place - and I was certain I didn’t remember EVERY SINGLE DETAIL… What did we do? I figured that the absolute best way to answer your questions AND FINALLY introduce you all to my most favorites person in the world was with this episode! I had to have fun with it and y’all know I like my numbers soooo… Today we’re sharing 100 facts about our destination wedding with y’all in hopes that you can glean as much information for your own destination wedding planning journey - and get to know us better too! THIS IS PART 1 STAY TUNED FOR PART 2! Show Notes with photos + details coming this weekend! I'll update this as soon as they're finished. In the meantime, find me using links below + get immediate updates!   Thanks for listening Bridefriends!!! xx, Omi ​   ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv WATCH THIS EXACT VIDEO HERE: http://bit.ly/destitv36    ❤️All details will be ready for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land   ?Find me on INSTAGRAM @desti.land! https://www.instagram.com/desti.land   ?‍♀️ J O I N DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!Let's continue the conversation in my FREE Community!  http://bit.ly/join-destilovers

100 FACTS About Our Destination Wedding! MEET MY HUBBY! ∙ E36

I'm SO EXCITED to share this interview with DESTIBRIDE Laura ! Laura and her husband brought 58 guests to witness their destination wedding at the Hilton Aruba Resort and she tells us alll about how they did it TOGETHER! Laura shared so much destination wedding planning advice with us - I know you’re gonna love it!   We chatted about: ?How they met ?Her proposal story ?Why + how 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 Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort Review ?and so much more! Thanks for watching! ❤️DESTI STATS: Date: October 5, 2019 Destination: Oranjestad, Aruba Venue: Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort Budget: $25,000 Guests: 58 Bridal Party: 2 Bridesmaids + Groomsmen ❤️All details + a photo gallery of Laura's wedding will be waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land​ ❗️I'm putting the finishing touches on the show notes but they'll be ready this weekend for sure! I'll post on IG and in the Community as soon as they're live! In the meantime, find me using links below + get immediate updates! Thanks for listening Bridefriends!!! xx, Omi ​   ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv   ❤️All details will be ready for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land   ?Find me on INSTAGRAM @desti.land! https://www.instagram.com/desti.land   ?‍♀️ J O I N DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!Let's continue the conversation in my FREE Community!  http://bit.ly/join-destilovers

DESTIBRIDE LAURA: 58 Guests on the beautiful island of Aruba! ∙ E35

HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!  Guess what y’all...My wedding wasn’t perfect! NO wedding - destination wedding or not will be perfect.  SURPRISE!!!! Okay, I know that probably sounds crazy to say, but I’m coming on today in this super impromptu episode to share my biggest mistakes with y’all! Show Notes with photos + details coming this week! I'll update this as soon as they're finished. In the meantime, find me using links below + get immediate updates! Thanks for listening Bridefriends!!! xx, Omi ​   ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv   ❤️All details will be ready for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land   ?Find me on INSTAGRAM @desti.land! https://www.instagram.com/desti.land   ?‍♀️ J O I N DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!Let's continue the conversation in my FREE Community!  http://bit.ly/join-destilovers

My BIGGEST Destination Wedding Mistakes! (And How to Avoid Them) ∙ E34

HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS! Welp -  Rona is back @ it… …so I brought DESTIPRO , Jack Benoff @ Vacationeeze in to update and advise us on the current Coronavirus / COVID-19 destination wedding landscape!   COVID-19 DESTINATION WEDDING QUESTIONS ASKED: ? What exactly does the new CDC regulation mean? How long do you think this will last?   ? What are specific resorts offering in response to the new CDC regulations?   ? What’s the best way to manage guests’ anxiety for destination weddings this and next year? (MOST POPULAR)   ? What if my guests cancel so much that it’s not worth having the wedding anymore?   ? Do you think brides should still proceed with planning?   ? When should I be making a decision on proceeding vs. canceling?   ? Is it selfish to ask guests to pay for their COVID-19 test to return to the states? Any creative alternatives?   ? What if guests test positive and are stranded!…what are you planning to do with your clients?   ? Are you comfortable traveling yet? How has it been for you and when are you coming back? How is that process?   ? Any resorts giving more flexible policies? Should I use this info to pick a resort for my wedding?   ? Do you think the US will make it a requirement to have a Passport Vaccine? Are you planning for this?   ?and so much more!   ❤️All details are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/33   Thanks for listening Bridefriends!  xx, Omi    ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv     ?‍♀️ J O I N DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY! Let's continue the conversation in my FREE Community!  http://bit.ly/join-destilovers   ♥︎ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR - VACATIONEEZE: https://bit.ly/destipro-destinationweddingeeze   ♥︎ WATCH JACK'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/destipro-vacationeeze-yt

CORONAVIRUS, New CDC Regs + Your Destination Wedding!・E33

This interview with DESTIPRO Jack Benoff of Vacationeeze was SO VERY NECESSARY! Destination Wedding Resorts can be tricky, and all of your questions have officially been answered - whether you’ve already chosen your resort or have absolutely positively no friggin’ idea WHERE to start when choosing your destination wedding resort - this episode is for you!   We chatted about: DESTINATION WEDDING RESORT TOPICS DISCUSSED: ?How to choose a destination wedding resort! ?Which destinations are on his preferred list - and why! ? Reviews of SPECIFIC destination wedding resort brands! ?Questions you must ask about your wedding - whether already booked or not! ? What does a destination wedding [great] travel agent do? ?Destination wedding resorts with the best food! ?Best adult-only destination wedding resorts! ?Combining adult-only and family-friendly experiences into ONE wedding! ?Must-knows about all-inclusive resort wedding packages! ?Why some resorts do the things that they do…he has the behind-the-scenes view too ?and so much more!   ❤️All details are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/32 Thanks for listening Bridefriends!    ♥︎ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR - VACATIONEEZE: https://bit.ly/destipro-destinationweddingeeze ♥︎ WATCH JACK'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://bit.ly/destipro-vacationeeze-yt    ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv   ?‍♀️ J O I N DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!Let's continue the conversation in my FREE Community!  http://bit.ly/join-destilovers

A Destination Wedding Resort DEEPDIVE! | Choosing, Negotiating, Reviews, Pros/Cons + More! ∙ E32

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!   We chatted about: ?How they met ?Her proposal story ?Why + how 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!   Thanks for watching!    ❤️DESTI STATS: Date: November 10, 2019 Destinaiton:  Playa Mujeres, Mexico Venue:  Dreams Playa Mujeres (Central Garden)  Budget: $30,000  Guests: 104 Bridal Party: 8 Bridesmaids + Groomsmen   ❤️All details + a photo gallery of Aleah’s wedding is waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/aleah   ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv   // J O I N DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY! ?Continue the conversation in my FREE Community!  http://bit.ly/join-destilovers

How Aleah Planned Her Destination Wedding in Playa Mujeres, Mexico!

HEY Destis + Bridefriends! / / 2020 destination weddings have the most uninvited guest in the world: CORONAVIRUS! And I’ve heard your questions loud + clear Bridefriends!...Help is here! This LIVE Q+A interview with #DESTIPRO Sarah Kline of Time for Travel is packed with all the MUST KNOW information if you’re planning a destination wedding in the time of this coronavirus pandemic. Sarah was our travel agent for both destination wedding and honeymoon and has helped thousands more Bridefriends plan the destination wedding of their dreams all throughout the Caribbean and beyond! Her interview from Episode 6 is one of the most downloaded episodes - and for good reason! I HAD to get her back on the show to update and advise us on the current Coronavirus COVID-19 destination wedding and overall travel landscape so she's returning to share ALL she knows about what the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is doing to the destination wedding industry and how we can power through it! ? Destinations, Resorts, Venues, Airlines, Vendors...what are they doing and how should we handle them? ? When/how to (and not to) postpone? ? We're going over all of this AND MORE! I know you’re going to get sooooo much out of this!  *All information is as of the date of our interview - March 26, 2020. Check back for updates! ENJOY!   Thank you to our sponsor TIME FOR TRAVEL: www.timefortravelltd.com   ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on  DESTITV ! And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a thing! Thanks for listening + see you again really soon DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS! xx, Omi   ? Read more + get the details from Sarah’s interview in DESTILAND  SHOW NOTES HERE ? Connect with Omi Allen  HERE  ? Connect with Sarah @ Time for Travel  HERE  ? Watch more interviews on DESTITV   HERE  ? Have a destination wedding planning question? #ASKADESTI  HERE

LIVE Q+A: CORONAVIRUS AND YOUR DESTINATION WEDDING! ∙ E29

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 DESTINation email list over Valentine’s Day weekend, so you may already know this…but if not - it’s happening!!! 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! SIGN UP HERE: http://bit.ly/join-destilovers Not on Facebook? No sweat - I totally get it! Shoot me a message 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 destination wedding planning 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

Introducing: DESTILOVERS Community!!!

HEY Destis + Bridefriends! I FINALLY got my very own Destination Wedding Planner on the show!  I’m SO happy to share this interview with #DESTIPRO Joyce Mnguni of Dream Weddings Riviera Maya with you!  Joyce is truly magical and did an AMAZING job with our Desti wedding, but rather than just go on and on about my wedding, we decided to do a REAL DEAL Q+A to make sure that every Desti Bride is prepared to find and work with their planner and also understands the destination wedding planning process as a whole - no matter WHERE in the world you’re planning your wedding.  I dug deep with my Q’s and Joyce was not shy in her A’s...Here are just a few topics we covered: ?How to get what you want from your wedding planner (including crazy requests)! ?Misconceptions about destination weddings - On-resort + Off-resort! ?Does EVERY couple need a destination wedding planner? ?How to get married LEGALLY in Riviera Maya, Mexico! ?Must-knows about all-inclusive resort wedding packages! ? What can you do if you can’t afford a destination wedding planner? ?and so much more! ENJOY!!! ?Wanna watch? Let’s hang on  DESTITV! And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a thing! Thanks for listening + see you again really soon DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS! xx, Omi   ? Read more + get the details from Joyce’s interview in DESTILAND  HERE ? Connect with Omi Allen  HERE  ? Connect with Joyce @ Dream Weddings Riviera Maya  HERE  ? Watch more on DESTITV   HERE  ? Have a destination wedding planning question? #ASKADESTI  HERE

Dream Weddings Riviera Maya: Reality Checks From My Destination Wedding Planner - Q+A, Tips, Misconceptions & Warnings! ∙ E28

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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