Omi's Destination Wedding Week Beauty Recap! - Part 2
Part 2 of the makeup and beauty rundown of as much as we could remember and re-live from my destination wedding weekend! Gems!
All of my wedding photos are provided courtesy of Shenko Photography
What went RIGHT and what went WRONG for my destination wedding weekend?
We go through it ALL in my #DestiBeauty chat w/ Ivory Perkins - who I hired to come along to Mexico with me to do my makeup and hair for my 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! This is Part 1 and here we share the wealth on everything including:
💕What you should look for and warning signs when interviewing your Desti Beauty Pro for hair + makeup for your destination wedding
💕What to do if you can’t bring a professional makeup artist or hairstylist with you to your wedding destination
💕Day-of tips for your destination wedding + how to channel your energy
· And more!
Enjoy!
IVORY:
Thank you so much for being our Bridefriend and DestiBeautyPro and for just being your awesomely magical self!
MEET IVORY
Instagram @ivoryperkinsbeauty
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“Ideas can come from anywhere and at any time. The problem with making mental notes is that the ink fades very rapidly.”
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Omi's Destination Wedding Week Beauty Recap! - Part 1
Strolling down destination wedding hair and makeup memory lane w/ Beauty Pro, Ivory Perkins. Back to Mexico we go!
Strolling down destination wedding hair and makeup memory lane w/ Beauty Pro, Ivory Perkins…Back to Mexico we go!
All of my wedding photos are provided courtesy of Shenko Photography
What went RIGHT and what went WRONG for my destination wedding weekend?
We go through it ALL in my #DestiBeauty chat w/ Ivory Perkins - who I hired to come along to Mexico with me to do my makeup and hair for my wedding weekend! We have plenty 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! This is Part 1 and here we share the wealth on everything including:
💕Roadblocks encountered before and during my destination wedding
💕What we did well, what could have been improved, what was expected etc. during my destination wedding weekend
💕Getting the most out of your wedding photos
💕Prepping your partner and Bridefriends
💕The Different Types of Makeup + Beauty Professionals and how to pick the right one for you
💕and more!
And just like episode 3, we are silly + chatty Bridefriends for real, so THAT’s why I decided to split it into 2 episodes. It’s a lot of information, so I hope you enjoy it!
WATCH PT. 1 ON DESTITV!
IVORY:
Thank you so much for being our Bridefriend and DestiBeautyPro and for just being your awesomely magical self!
MEET IVORY
Instagram @ivoryperkinsbeauty
behind the scenes photos…
Photos courtesy of all our great guests!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“Just wing it...life, eyeliner, everything.”
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Anne Mulvihill + Nancy Latarte, Fête in France
Planning Dream Destination Weddings in France since 2006, sharing their secrets since…today.
Did you know that most destination weddings in France are symbolic ceremonies? Neither did I.
Photos courtesy of Fête in France
Sooo many dream of having a destination wedding in Paris, France and THESE ladies have planned HUNDREDS of events in France and have made QUITE a name for themselves in the industry.
Anne Mulvihill and Nancy Latart of the uber-popular Paris boutique event and wedding planning agency, Fête in France want to help you understand everything there is to know about getting married in Paris - make that all of France. So much so that they sat with me for about an hour and let me ask as maaany questions as I could. Clocking hundreds of events, this dynamic duo gives us a peek “behind the veil” of destination wedding planning in France and shares the wealth on everything from avoiding residency requirements and the best/worst wedding months, to choosing vendors and their favorite venues and so much more!
Now, Anne and Nancy may have the most comprehensive Show Notes thus far because they shared so many venues, photos and french traditions - and it’s all below just for you!
Enjoy!
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Anne and Nancy of Fête in France run the most experienced wedding planning agency in Paris and specialize in luxury events all over France for an international clientele.
They have been featured in numerous publications including Martha Stewart Weddings and they have entered DestiLand and agreed to be our DestiPros + Bridefriends for the day and share their BEST tips for destination wedding planning and share some great stories.
FÊTE IN FRANCE INTERVIEW DETAILS
TOPICS:
How to plan a destination wedding in France including the ever-so-popular Paris
Is it important to visit your destination before your wedding date?
What to do if you cannot visit your destination?
The best and worst months to have a wedding in Paris, France
How to get around the residency requirement and have your destination wedding in France
What makes a great destination wedding planner?
Religious ceremony options
Destination wedding planner vs. destination wedding coordinator
Money saving tips
Reasons to love France
Ways to infuse French traditions into your destination wedding
DESTI FACT:
Most destination weddings in France are symbolic ceremonies!
LINKS:
The Red Dress
Photos courtesy of Greg Finck
ANNE & NANCY'S FAVORITE DESTINATION WEDDING VENUES IN FRANCE
Anne's Favorite Venue:
Photos courtesy of Hôtel Le Marois
Nancy's Favorite Venue:
Photos courtesy of Mariage au Pavillon de Musique de la comtesse du BARRY
on Symbolic vs. Civil Ceremonies for destination weddings…
“ When you’re exchanging your vows in front of your friends & family - that’s the moment you marry each other and the rest is just a piece of paper”
A Croquembouche (or Croque-en-bouche) is a French dessert traditionally served at weddings, baptisms, and first communions. They are pastry balls piled into a cone and bound with threads of caramel and occasionally decorated with sparklers. What a treat for your guests!
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Aimee Monihan, Tropical Occasions + Mountain Occasions
Aimee of Tropical and Mountain Occasions shares 20 years of advice in planning weddings and events in the most beautiful places on the planet.
DestiPro and 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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Thanks again for being our DestiPro Aimee!
The Beautiful Aimee Monihan of Tropical Occasions + Mountain Occasions shares her wealth of almost 20 years experience planning Desti weddings and events!
You can reach Aimee at Tropical Occasions & Mountain Occasions
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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.”
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Name Change 101: Destination Wedding Edition w/ HitchSwitch.com
Wondering what it takes to change your name after you get married? We go over it all in Name Change for Dummies/MythBusters style!
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How to Change Your Name After A Destination Wedding
Changing her name? Changing his name? Hyphenating your last name, changing your middle name, not changing your name, or not sure? This episode is for you!
Jake Wolff, is Co-Founder of HitchSwitch.com and NewPassportPhoto.com joins us to go over the many intricacies of changing your name after marriage. These 2 companies are the name-change-life-saving brainchildren of Jake Wolff and Josh Gelb - two friends and attorneys that felt the need for a streamlined, dummy-proof process following their own marriages, so they made it a reality - a 3 step process to change your name!
This interview came in perfect timing because I was right at the beginning of figuring out how to change my own name, so I dug deep and got specific with my questions, which turned into an impromptu name change Mythbusters session.
Listen in to hear about the easiest way to change your name in any state and find out what you need to know about changing your name before AND after your destination wedding -- that's right - I said before AND after.
In this episode, we discussed:
· The origin of HitchSwitch.com and NewPassportPhoto.com
· The difference between a marriage application, marriage license and marriage certificate
· How to change your name after your wedding
· The processes of changing your first name, middle name, last name, and hyphenated last names
· The different State regulations and requirements to change your name
· How to change your name on your passport after marriage
· How to change your name in the US when you had a legal/civil ceremony for your destination wedding.
· The different processes for changing your name due to marriage, having children, divorce and death and everything else in between
· Can men change their name after marriage?
· How to change your name as a same-sex couple for marriage
· And more!
Things mentioned:
U.S. Department of State - International Travel Info.
(Choose your country and the "Local Laws & Special Circumstances" Section provides marriage, same-sex, religious advisories and so many more details)
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Jake Wolff, is Co-Founder of HitchSwitch.com and NewPassportPhoto.com. These companies are the name-change-life-saving brainchildren of Jake Wolff and Josh Gelb - two friends and attorneys that felt the need for a streamlined, dummy-proof process following their own marriages, so they made it a reality - a 3 step process to change your name!
Listen to Jake’s full-interview with Omi on the Desti Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast!
Find and follow HitchSwitch on Instagram @hitchswitch and YouTube
and don’t forget to get 10% off your HitchSwitch by using promo code BRIDEFRIENDS
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Stanley Babb, Stanlo Photography
Destination Wedding Photography Tips w/ Stanlo Photography. A destination wedding photography primer like no other!
Destination Wedding Photography Tips w/ Stanlo Photography
All photography courtesy of Stanlo Photography
Okay, so today we’re talking #DESTIphotography
The amazingly creative destination wedding photographer, Stanley Babb of Stanlo Photography becomes DestiPro + Bridefriend and gives us a destination wedding photography primer like no other!
Stanley tells us how he got started with Desti Photography and the best things about having a destination wedding vs. a traditional “at home” wedding. He shares tons of advice about everything from how he gets the best shots and things Destis can do to help their photographer, to how far in advance we should be booking our photographer and the wedding day process from the perspective behind the lens. This episode cannot be missed!
We get his BEST advice on destination wedding photography and this interview is stuffed with tidbits and tricks that every Desti should know in regards to their photos. So without any more delay - I present to you - Mr. Stanley Babb of Stanlo Photography!
Enjoy!
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A GIGANTIC THANK YOU to
Stanley Babb of Stanlo Photography!
Bahamas Wedding Photographer | South Florida Wedding Photographer | Destination Wedding Photographer
Stanley Babb has been featured in numerous publications and I thank him so very much for taking time out of his packed schedule to be our DestiPro and give us the insider scoop on destination wedding photography!
Stanley: You are not only an amazingly talented photographer, but you’re also generous and I’m so glad you decided to take this career path because you are so meant for it!
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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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