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BGDW16 | My Destination Wedding Recap w/ Ivory Perkins Beauty | PT. 1

This episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast is Part 1 of my 2-Part Desti Beauty Chat with Ivory Perkins, who I brought along to Mexico with me to do my makeup and hair for my destination wedding weekend! It’s a rundown of as much as we could remember and re-live and there are some gems in there for sure for you.

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Link to this Episode's Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/podcast/016

This episode is Part 1 of my 2-Part Desti Beauty Chat with Ivory Perkins, who I brought along to Mexico with me to do my makeup and hair for my destination wedding weekend. In Episode 3, we chatted BEFORE my wedding, and then, of course, I got married and we ended up with plenty more to share, so this is our conversation that we had AFTER everything.

It’s a rundown of as much as we could remember and re-live and there are some gems in there for sure for you.

In this episode, we talked about:

 · Dealing with roadblocks on the way and when we arrived to Mexico

 · What we did well, what could have been improved, what was expected etc.

 · Getting the most out of your wedding photos

 · Prepping your partner and Bridefriends for what you need

 · The Different Types of Beauty Pros

 · And more!

LISTEN TO OUR 1ST INTERVIEW ON EPISODE 3

IVORY:
Thank you so much for being our Bridefriend and DestiBeautyPro and for just being your awesomely magical self! 

MEET IVORY

IvoryPerkinsBeauty.com

Instagram @ivoryperkinsbeauty

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

Just wing it...life, eyeliner, everything.
— UNKNOWN

Enjoy!

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Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic

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Link to this Episode's Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/podcast/016


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BGDW15 | 20 Years of Destination Wedding Planning Advice from Tropical and Mountain Occasions

Bridefriend Aimee of Tropical and Mountain Occasions shares her super usable tips no matter what stage you’re in of Desti wedding planning!

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Link to this Episode's Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/podcast/015

Bridefriend Aimee, of Tropical and Mountain Occasions, graces us with her 20 years experience in planning incredible Desti weddings and events in the most beautiful places on the planet. Aimee’s enthusiasm and passion for her work can be felt in this interview where she shares her super usable tips no matter what stage of planning you’re in and no matter where you’re planning your Desti Wedding!

Enjoy!

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The Beautiful Aimee Monihan of Tropical Occasions + Mountain Occasions shares her wealth of almost 20 years experience planning Desti weddings and events!

The Beautiful Aimee Monihan of Tropical Occasions + Mountain Occasions shares her wealth of almost 20 years experience planning Desti weddings and events!

Thanks again for being our Bridefriend Aimee!

You can reach Aimee at  Tropical Occasions  &  Mountain Occasions


Quote of the week:

People will forget what you said,
People will forget what you did,
But people will never forget how you made them feel.
— MAYA ANGELOU

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HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING QUESTION?  
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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!!!

LOVING YOUR BRIDEFRIENDS?

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WANNA BE A BRIDEFRIEND?

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

Instagram @blackdestinationbride and @bridefriendspodcast

Twitter: @blackdesti

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)

Link to this Episode's Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/podcast/015


SOME UBER-INSPIRING PHOTOS BY Aimee of Tropical and Mountain Occasions'

 

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BGDW14 | Montego Bay, Jamaica Desti Porsha’s Pre-Destination Wedding Prep!

Following a ridiculously romantic Parisian engagement, Porsha was married in Montego Bay, Jamaica and gives us the rundown during the month BEFORE her Destination Wedding! We talk about everything from venue scouting, budgeting, choosing her vendors, pleasing wedding guests and most importantly - Porsha gives us some positive Desti Empowerment Vibes! Congratulations to our newly married Desti Bridefriend Porsha!

This Episode's Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/14

Following a ridiculously romantic Parisian engagement, Porsha was married in Montego Bay, Jamaica and gives us the rundown during the month BEFORE her Destination Wedding! We talk about everything from venue scouting, budgeting, choosing her vendors, pleasing wedding guests and most importantly - Porsha gives us some positive Desti Empowerment Vibes!

Congratulations to our newly married Desti Bridefriend Porsha!

Enjoy!

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A FEW OF PORSHA'S GORGEOUS ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS...

Pierre - Paris Photographer | PHOTOS

Quote of the week:

Can you remember who you were, before the world told you who you should be?
— Danielle Laporte

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 BRIDEFRIEND?

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

Instagram @blackdestinationbride and @bridefriendspodcast

Twitter: @blackdesti

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 Episode's Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/14

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BGDW13 | 15 Things to NEVER Forget While Planning Your Destination Wedding! 

Fresh off of my wedding in Mexico, I'm in the extra-sharing mood and on this episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings, I dig into 15 (out of a zillion) things I learned while planning my own destination wedding! DestiChat is always the best...We get personal, but that's what we're here for damn it! 

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BlackDesti Chat: 15 Things to NEVER Forget While Planning Your Desti Wedding! 

SHOW NOTES

Link to this Episode's Show Notes |  https://www.bridefriends.com/podcast/013

Let's have BlackDesti Chat and dig into 15 (out of a zillion) things I learned while planning my own destination wedding! DestiChat is always the best...We get personal, but that's what we're here for damn it! 

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Here are 15 Things to NEVER Forget While Planning Your Desti Wedding! 

Enjoy!

#1 Have 2 Dates on your Radar!
#2 Lie about your Wedding Date!
#3 Get a wedding planner!
#4 Don’t forget the details
#5 Forget the details on your wedding day!
#6 Have Plan B’s!
#7 Consider your period!
#8 Think about your guest’s experience!
#9 Ideas for guest welcome packages!
#10 Packing and traveling with fragile items!
#11 Don’t overpack!
#12 Bring Emergency Money!
#13 Think about YOUR experience!
#14 If anyone says you can’t/shouldn’t do something as a Desti - ignore them!
#15 Take Help! Ask for it AND accept it if offered!

BONUS

Bring your hair/makeup artist if you can


Our LIGHTING AND PAPEL PICADO as Referenced in Episode 13!

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Our Custom Designed Destination Wedding Guest Welcome Boxes as Referenced in Episode 13!

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Episode 13's Quote: 

Pressure is a Privilege
— Billie Jean King (shared by Serena Williams @ #BlogHER17 conference)

More Desti Fun on the Blog!


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 and @bridefriendspodcast

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)

Link to this Episode's Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/podcast/013

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BGDW12 | Montego Bay, Jamaica Desti Couple The Nassys Bring 100+ Guests To Their Destination Wedding!

On this episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast, we have Desti chat with Montego Bay Desti Bride + Groom Jackie and Michael, who share their experiences & best advice on destination wedding planning  - they brought over 100 guests to Jamaica!

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The Nassys Bring 100+ Guests to Jamaica for Their Destination Wedding!

This Bridefriend’s Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/12

In this episode, we have Desti chat with Montego Bay Desti couple Jackie and Michael, who share their experiences & best advice on destination wedding planning as a Jamaica Desti! In this episode she tells us about bridal beauty, choosing her wedding dress, negotiating prices. saving money. And not sweating the small stuff! Thanks for listening!

Enjoy!

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BGDW Thanks The Nassys!

We appreciate you being our Bridefriend Forever and giving us a peek "behind your veil" of destination wedding planning in the amazing Montego Bay, Jamaica!

Jackie -  wish you & Michael a Lifetime of the 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/12

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