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BGDW10 | Nassau, Bahamas Desti Bride Chevita Shares It All On Her Destination Wedding! - Part 2

This episode is Part 2 of Desti chat with Chevita, who shares her experiences & best advice on destination wedding planning as a Bahamas Desti!

BGDW 010 | Desti Bride Interview: Nassau, Bahamas |
Chevita Shares It All On Her Destination Wedding! - Part 2

This Bridefriend’s Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/10

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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 2 of this Desti Interview with Chevita Phifer Stewart! 

Enjoy!

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Click here to go to Part 1 of Chevita's Interview!

Click here to go to Part 1 of Chevita's Interview!

💖 Chevita's Show Notes Extras are underway! Check back soon for all of the Photos and Links! 

💖 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!


HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING QUESTION?  
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Yeah, it’s like that!!!

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WANNA BE A PART OF THE D+B TRIBE?

Check out www.Bridefriends.com to get more Desti Land Love! There you’ll find each episode’s show notes, articles, inspiration, and everything else that your Desti Heart could desire!

The blog: blackdesti.com

Facebook:  /blackdesti

Twitter: @blackdesti

And Instagram @blackdestinationbride

So 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

 

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Now available via iTunes (Apple Users) and Stitcher (All other Users)

This Bridefriend’s Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/10

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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

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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! 

Enjoy!

Listen + Subscribe to the Bridefriends Podcast! 

Apple Podcasts |  Google Play |  Stitcher

💖 Chevita's Show Notes Extras are underway! Check back soon for all of the Photos and Links! 

💖 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!


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!

Yeah, it’s like that!!!

LOVING YOUR BRIDEFRIENDS?

Unfortunately, there isn’t a comment section on iTunes, but you CAN provide an honest rating and find me everywhere else!

WANNA BE A PART OF THE D+B TRIBE?

Check out www.Bridefriends.com to get more Desti Land Love! There you’ll find each episode’s show notes, articles, inspiration, and everything else that your Desti Heart could desire!

The blog: blackdesti.com

Facebook:  /blackdesti

Twitter: @blackdesti

And Instagram @blackdestinationbride

So 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 (Destis) Destination Wedding Couples and Destination Wedding Vendors and Professionals (DestiPros)! There will be new shows EVERY WEEK! 

Now available via iTunes (Apple Users) and Stitcher (All other Users)

This Bridefriend’s Show Notes |  https://www.bridefriends.com/9

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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.

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*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.

Enjoy!

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Thanks for Listening!

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!

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!!!

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 Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/5

*Photos courtesy of Tim King Photography

*Photos courtesy of Tim King Photography

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BGDW03 | DestiBeauty: Destination Wedding Makeup with Beauty Pro Ivory Perkins

Today on the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast, we get to have DestiBeauty Chat and talk about destination wedding makeup with Ivory Perkins of Ivory Perkins Beauty!

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Today on the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast, we get to have DestiBeauty Chat and talk about 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. 

Thank you so very much for sharing the wealth on destination wedding beauty Miss Ivory Perkins Beauty!

ENJOY!

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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.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU IVORY!!!!

How can you find Ivory Perkins?


HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING QUESTION?  

Ask it at 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!

Yeah, it’s like that!!!

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

This Bridefriend’s Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/3

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