Candice Coppola, Jubilee Events: Caribbean

Candice Coppola of Jubilee Events: Caribbean has been in the game for 10+years…her advice: “It’s like summer camp, for adults!

*All photos provided courtesy of Candice Coppola & Jubilee Events

Meet Candice Coppola, DestiPro Extraordinaire on Episode 21 of the Bridefriends Podcast!

Meet Candice Coppola, DestiPro Extraordinaire on Episode 21 of the Bridefriends Podcast!

Candice is THE DEFINITION of a DestiPro - In the destination wedding business for over 10 years, She’s a wedding planner and designer, author, and founder of Jubilee Events and Jubilee Events: Caribbean, renowned event design and planning boutiques.

Clients have hired Candice and her team to design and plan adventures in Paris, Spain, Barbados, Mexico, Costa Rica and throughout the United States.

Her weddings are ridiculously luxurious and drool-worthy...so much that she’s been featured in...well...everything - but to name a few...Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES Magazine, Style Me Pretty, PEOPLE, ELLE and ELLE Decor, The New York Times, Glamour, and the list goes on...you name it, Jubilee Events has probably been in it.  

AND NOW we can add DESTI® to her press sheet because Candice was more than happy to become a Bridefriend and share her amazing insights and REAL advice with us, to help us understand what works, and what doesn’t when planning a destination wedding!


We discussed:

· How to plan a destination wedding in Barbados

· Tips for multicultural and same-sex couples planning a destination wedding

· Must-haves when choosing your destination wedding planner and vendors

· Important factors to consider when deciding on a destination wedding location

· The best ways to plan a budget-conscious wedding in a luxurious location

· What Candice wishes every client knew about destination weddings BEFORE meeting with her

· The newest destination wedding book out on the market!

· And more!

So how do you plan a destination wedding in Barbados - and really ANYWHERE in the world?!?

Candice shares alll her best knowledge and expertise with us, so Press Play to see what to do!

Enjoy!

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The White Dress: Destinations:
The Definitive Guide to Planning the New Destination Wedding


A FEW OF CANDICE'S FAVORITE PHOTOS TO ENJOY...


TO CANDICE:

Thanks so much for being a Bridefriend and sharing so much advice with us! We wish you much luck and LOVE your book, The White Dress: Destinations!



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I Interviewed 8 Other Destination Brides - Here’s What I Learned…

I asked each bride how to plan a destination wedding and they delivert! - with a t!

I asked each bride how to plan a destination wedding and they delivert! - with a t!

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To kick off the NEW SEASON, I needed to first - reflect on my favorite destination wedding planning lessons learned from each Desti Bride that I had the pleasure of interviewing in Season 1 of the DESTI (formerly Bridefriends’) Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast!  

So I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing quite a few Destis and the interviews will continue through Season 2 and beyond, but the RELEASED episodes were those of 8 #DESTIBride trailblazers by the names of Rashonda, Shari-Ann, Lea, Chevita, Jackie, Porsha, Aiesha, and Ericka. I was able to chat with these ladies in pretty much every stage of my planning my destination wedding - early stages, in the middle, right before and even after so I’ve absorbed their advice from different perspectives...

Soooo…I thought it’d be fun and hopefully helpful in the process to share my favorite tip from each of them.

Here are my most favoritest destination wedding planning tips from each DestiBride…

Enjoy!

WATCH THE FULL VIDEO ON DESTITV!


THESE 8 DESTI Brides Taught Me Soo Much About Destination Wedding Planning!


How Do I Plan A Destination Wedding?

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Rashonda

SPREADSHEETS+COMMUNICATION | Episode 1


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Shari-Ann

RESEARCH, INTERVIEW, REVIEWS, REFERRALS | Episode 2


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Lea

INFORMED GUESTS | Episode 5


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Chevita

A DRESS (OR OUTFIT) THAT YOU LOVE

Episode 9 - Pt.1 | Episode 10 - Pt.2


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Jackie

ASK FOR HELP | Episode 12


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Porsha

DON’T BE AFRAID - BE EMPOWERED! | Episode 14


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Aiesha

INFUSE YOURSELF INTO PROJECTS | Episode 18


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Ericka

MAKE SELF-LOVING DECISIONS | Episode 20


The Formula

These Destis of Season 1 provided the ultimate formula for a successful and happy destination wedding planning experience…

ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNICATION + THOROUGH RESEARCH + INFORMED GUESTS + A DRESS [OR OUTFIT] THAT YOU LOVE + ASKING FOR HELP + BEING FEARLESS AND EMPOWERED + INFUSING YOURSELF INTO PROJECTS + MAKING SELF-LOVING DECISIONS

That’s all you need to pull off a successful and stress-free destination wedding!


TO MY DESTIS OF SEASON 1:

I COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!!!

I appreciate you being my Initial Bridefriends and for helping not only me plan my own destination wedding, but you’ll forever be able to help countless others through your open and honest interviews as well.

I am so grateful for you!


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There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.
— MADELEINE ALBRIGHT, 1ST FEMALE US SECRETARY OF STATE

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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

IvoryPerkinsBeauty.com

Instagram @ivoryperkinsbeauty

 LISTEN TO OUR 1ST INTERVIEW ON EPISODE 3


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.
— ROLF SMITH, AUTHOR

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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

IvoryPerkinsBeauty.com

Instagram @ivoryperkinsbeauty


behind the scenes photos…

Photos courtesy of all our great guests!


QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

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

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ERICKA | Riviera Maya, Mexico

“He Thanked Me Later.” A fairytale engagement story and destination wedding experience as a wedding planner!

Photography courtesy of Moni & Adri Photography 


Today, we have #DestiChat withDesti Bride Ericka - a Riviera Maya, Mexico Desti!

Ericka was married on June 26, 2017 at Azul Fives Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico aannndddd she just so happens to be a wedding planner so she gives us alllll kinds of great advice in this one - …and I will say that I kinda wish that I would have had this Desti chat with Ericka BEFORE my destination wedding because she really shares things that I NEVER thought about - but she got married AFTER me - so that would’ve been plain impossible - BUT at least I can pass on the love to my Destis and Bridefriends!

In this episode, we discussed:

· Making the decision to have a destination wedding

· Dealing with people who may not be supportive of your decision to have a destination wedding

· Thinking outside the box for ways to save money while planning a destination wedding

· Packing tips for your destination wedding

· Honeymooning considerations when having a destination wedding

· And more!

Ericka’s interview + more photos are below!

Enjoy!


ERICKA’S INTERVIEW!

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details…details…details!

Photography courtesy of Moni & Adri Photography 


The fairytale proposal!!!

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MRS. PORTIS:
Thank you sooo very much for being our Bridefriend and sharing your destination wedding story! We wish you and your family (and coming +1😍) the absolute best!  

 



QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

Almost any decision is better than no decision at all.
— BRIAN TRACY, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER + AUTHOR

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AIESHA | Montego Bay, Jamaica

Aiesha is the winner of our DIY Desti Award - hands down!

Today Desti Aiesha gives us advice and shares her experience living in Chicago, IL and planning her destination wedding at Secrets Wild Orchid Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica - this is another good one! (Who am I kidding? They’re ALL good ones.)

Aiesha completely blew me away with her story. Be ready for laughs, DIY tips, and some great stories and advice - this is another good one! They’re all good ones, but her levels of DIY-dom (is that a word?) are astronomical! and I hope she does the same for you! She gets super real - she talks about the ups, she talks about the downs and she gives some really good tips.

In this episode, we talked about:

💕The perks of having an on-site vs. off-site resort destination wedding

💕Dealing with guests, travel agents and wedding planners before and during the destination wedding weekend.

💕Ways to save money while planning a destination wedding

💕DIY and packing tips for your destination wedding

💕And more!

Enjoy! 

WATCH AIESHA’S FULL INTERVIEW ON DESTITV!


LINKS + DETAILS:

Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay Resort

Staples

Vistaprint

Microsoft Publisher

Oriental Trading Co.

Glass Etching (Video explanation)

 · THERE’S more!

We are pulling together the photos and spreadsheets and a list of the DestiPros that we mentioned, so hold tight - Aiesha's show Notes are underway!

AIESHA:
Congratulations on your new baby boy! andThank you so much for being our Bridefriend and sharing your experience with us! Your story helped me along my journey and I know it will help others too!

Sending love to you + your family!!!

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

We each are special, we each are unique, we each are these brilliant things. Just allow yourself to be that person.
— ELLEN DEGENERES

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💕AS PROMISED, HERE'S THE ABC "IESHA" VIDEO THAT EXPLAINS MY SINGING + RAPPING PERFORMANCE 👇🏾🤗

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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! 

WATCH JAKE’S FULL INTERVIEW ON DESTITV!


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:

HitchSwitch YouTube Channel

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)

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT PROMO CODE
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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!

WATCH STANLEY BABB’S FULL INTERVIEW ON DESTITV!


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!


 

Contact Stanlo Photography!
Owner, Stanley Babb

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter


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JACKIE | Montego Bay, Jamaica

Yeah mon! Invites sent and over 100 RSVPs received…off to Montego Bay, Jamaica they went! Here’s the rundown…

The Nassys Bring 100+ Destination Wedding Guests to Jamaica!

How Did Jackie Plan Her 100+ Guest Destination Wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica?

This #DestiChat is with a Desti couple that brought 122 guests to celebrate their union for an eventful weekend  in Montego Bay, Jamaica! Desti Jackie shares experiences & best advice on destination wedding planning as a Jamaica Desti! She tells us about bridal beauty, choosing her wedding dress, negotiating prices (something I was no good at), saving money. And not sweating the small stuff!

ANNND her husband, Michael makes a cameo and chimes in to share some of his Desti Groom knowledge as well!

They’re such a cute and fun couple.

I think I’m going to start trying to get some full couple interviews too. It could be nice to get both perspectives at the same time.

Like Couple Interviews?
Give us that ❤️ + Thumbs up! Leave a comment letting us know WHEN and WHERE you’re getting married - don’t forget your #IMADESTI hashtag!

So, here you go! Here’s The Nassys…Jackie and Michael!

Enjoy!


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BGDW21 | Candice Coppola Shares Barbados and 10+ Years of Destination Wedding Planning Advice

On this episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast, Candice Coppola of Jubilee Events: Caribbean joins us from Barbados to share her best advice gathered over her 10+ years of experience planning luxurious destination weddings around the world! This interview is chock-full o'destilove and she shares her new book with us too! 

*All photos provided courtesy of Candice Coppola & Jubilee Events

Meet Candice Coppola, DestiPro Extraordinaire on Episode 21 of the Bridefriends Podcast!

Meet Candice Coppola, DestiPro Extraordinaire on Episode 21 of the Bridefriends Podcast!

This Episode's Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/21

In the midst of a huge break - I bring the gift of Candice Coppola! 

Candice is THE DEFINITION of a DestiPro - In the destination wedding business for over 10 years, She’s a wedding planner and designer, author, and founder of Jubilee Events and Jubilee Events: Caribbean, renowned event design and planning boutiques.

Clients have hired Candice and her team to design and plan adventures in Paris, Spain, Barbados, Mexico, Costa Rica and throughout the United States.

Her weddings are ridiculously luxurious and drool-worthy...so much that she’s been featured in...well...everything - but to name a few...Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES Magazine, Style Me Pretty, PEOPLE, ELLE and ELLE Decor, The New York Times, Glamour, and the list goes on...you name it, Jubilee Events has probably been in it.  

AND NOW we can add Bridefriends to her press sheet because Candice was more than happy to become a Bridefriend and share her amazing insights and REAL advice with us, to help us understand what works, and what doesn’t when planning a destination wedding!


In this episode, we discussed:

· How to plan a destination wedding in Barbados

· Tips for multicultural and same-sex couples planning a destination wedding

· Must-haves when choosing your destination wedding planner and vendors

· Important factors to consider when deciding on a destination wedding location

· The best ways to plan a budget-conscious wedding in a luxurious location

· What Candice wishes every client knew about destination weddings BEFORE meeting with her

· The newest destination wedding book out on the market!

· And more!

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Enjoy!

 

Contact Candice Coppola:

Instagram @eventjubilee

Facebook /weddingsinbarbados

Twitter @candicecoppola

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The White Dress: Destinations:
The Definitive Guide to Planning the New Destination Wedding


A FEW OF CANDICE'S FAVORITE PHOTOS TO ENJOY...

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

· The VIDEO version of my interview with Candice will be be relased soon, so make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the Bridefriends newsletter to be notified when that goes live!

· A downloadable transcript of this interview is underway as well!


TO CANDICE:

Thanks so much for being a Bridefriend and sharing so much advice with us! We wish you much luck and can't wait to read your new book, The White Dress: Destinations!


QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list.
— MICHELE OBAMA, FIRST LADY, USA

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UNTIL NEXT TIME...

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#ASKADESTI LIVE: Destination Wedding Planning Q+A Ep. 4

ASKADESTI Live Q+A Episode 4: 16 days til Christmas + 16 of MY BEST Destination Wedding Planning Money Tips!

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Ever wondered how to plan a destination wedding? Well wonder no more!

Because we have 16 days until Christmas I'm giving 15 MY BEST Destination Wedding Planning Budgeting/Money Saving Tips + A BONUS!

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#ASKADESTI LIVE: Destination Wedding Planning Q+A Ep. 3

ASKADESTI Live Q+A Episode 3: This episode was dedicated to destination wedding guests!

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Ever wondered how to plan a destination wedding? Well wonder no more!

This episode was dedicated to destination wedding guests!

Today I unveiled my wedding dress 6 MONTHS later and answered questions + shared my thoughts on:

💕 Destination Wedding welcome events and gifts

💕 Destination Wedding guest attire

💕 Destination Wedding guest +1's

💕 Adult-Only destination weddings?!? ~ The Unplugged Ceremony [photo-free wedding] + more in live Q+A!

💕 My THIS IS MY DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING tee can be found here in the DESTI shop here:

THE PRE-LAUNCH PARTY SALE IS STILL GOING ON, so grab yours and see what else I have for you and your favorite Desti!

*This is a recording of my weekly ASKADESTI LIVE Series - every Saturday @10am EST.

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Thanks for watching! More videos coming soon!

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#ASKADESTI LIVE: Destination Wedding Planning Q+A Ep. 2

ASKADESTI Live Q+A Episode 2 : registries, ohotography, hair, shipping, workouts and more - whew!

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Ever wondered how to plan a destination wedding? Well wonder no more!

Today, In addition to the live Q+A, I answered:

- I love your photos...do you have any Photography tips? 

-  Do you have a wedding registry for your destination wedding? My fiancé thinks it’s tacky and my mom thinks it’s asking too much. 

- How do I choose the right wedding planner?

- Did you ship anything to Mexico? If so, how and if not - how did you get all of your items there? I’m stressed out and terrified of shipping. 

- What advice can you offer for hair? I can’t pick a style?

- I see that you have a workout schedule on the BlackDesti blog - by the way Love it! But How did you stick to your workouts? Do you have any advice? And some of the workouts I’ve never heard of - are you going to do any videos?

+ more in live Q+A!

*This is a recording of my weekly ASKADESTI LIVE Series - every Saturday @10am EST.

If you likey - Share! + Feel free to ask your own questions in the comments and tips! Please don’t be afraid to chime in on discussions to help your other Bridefriends out!

Thanks for watching! More videos coming soon!

To be notified of the next live recording, Be sure to follow our FB page and accept the ASKADESTI Live event invite here!

 

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#ASKADESTI LIVE: Destination Wedding Planning Q+A Ep.1

ASKADESTI Live Q+A Episode 1 : family, packing, planners, needy guests, welcome boxes and more!

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Today, In addition to the live Q+A, I answered:

- How do you get family on board with your decision to have a destination wedding? We really want it, but my mom has never flown and is giving me a hard time.

- Do I have any packing tips? 

- How do I choose the right wedding planner?

- What do I do about needy guests?

- Why did I decide to do Welcome boxes instead of bags? Was it more expensive? 

+ more in live Q+A!

If you likey - Share! + Feel free to ask your own questions in the comments and tips! Please don’t be afraid to chime in on discussions to help your other Bridefriends out!

Thanks for watching! More videos coming soon!

To be notified of the next live recording, Be sure to follow our FB page and accept the ASKADESTI Live event invite here!

 

Enjoy!

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