BGDW01 | How Riviera Maya, Mexico Desti Bride Rashonda Planned Her Destination Wedding
Pop the bubbly!
We're @ Episode 1! And I'm pleased to introduce Our VERY FIRST DESTI+BRIDEFRIEND!
Rashonda was the very first person that I reached out to on my Operation: BlackDestinationBride mission and she's welcomed us with open arms and a huge heart today to share her journey planning a destination wedding with her very best tips!
In today's Desti Interview, we find out how Real Destination Wedding Couple, Rashonda + Maleke planned their destination wedding in Riviera Maya Mexico! And I'm so excited to be able to share this with you. I'm grateful for you for listening and joining me on my own Desti journey!
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Desti:
Rashonda
DestiCouple: Rashonda Ambrose + Maleke Black
Destination Wedding Date: November 19, 2010
City & Country: Riviera Maya, Mexico
Venue: Barcelo Maya
(TripAdvisor Reviews HERE)
Number of Guests: 35-40
Total Budget: ~$16,000.00
Listen to Rashonda's Desti Interview & See the Show Notes Below
for more details on how Rashonda + Maleke planned their destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico!
Show Notes
Rashonda + Maleke's Destination Wedding Vendors
What She Wore
Bridal Gown: Kleinfelds
Price: $2,000 - $4,000
Bride’s Shoes: Pink Paradox-London
Hair & Makeup: Bride with Nickey from TRAX
Listen to Rashonda's interview to find out where this beautiful wedding dress is NOW!
What They Wore
Rashonda's DestiPros...
...and Everything Else you need to know
Venue: Barcelo Maya
Wedding Planner: Bride & Groom together with Barcelo Maya
Photographer: by Petronella Photography
Caterer: Barcelo Maya
Cake: Barcelo Maya
Florist: Barcelo Maya
Entertainment: Local Mariachi Band
Ceremony Programs: Cherish Paperie
more photos!
To see the full photo album of Rashonda + Maleke's Wedding, see their Real Weddings feature in Munaluchi Bridal Magazine.
BGDW Thanks Rashonda!
We appreciate you being our Bridefriend Forever by giving us a peak behind your veil of destination wedding planning!
Much Love to You and Your Beautiful Family!
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Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic
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