Destination I Do

Brittany Branson is a live painter and brings her artistry to events all over the world. Painting beautiful weddings and celebrations for her clients since 2014, Brittany has an impressionistic style and creates these one-of-a-kind, personalized art pieces as the events are taking place. Brittany is joined by host, Jennifer Stein as they talk about what it's like to have a live painter at a weddin...

Styling Trio's owner and founder based in Playa del Carmen, Mexico - Adrian Guerra - joins our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein, to discuss everything you need to know about your destination wedding hair and makeup. Adrian gives tips to communicate what you want and how you want it so you look and feel your best no matter who you hire. Jennifer and Adrian discuss why pr...

Expert Destination Wedding Photographer, Chris J Evans, joins our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein, to discuss everything you need to know about getting the most out of your destination wedding photography. They discuss travel costs, expectations, ways to ensure you get the best possible photos and which events to hire them for. This helpful conversation advises engaged...

Director of Romance For The Islands Of The Bahamas, Freda F. Malcolm joins our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein, to discuss the 10 reasons why the Islands of the Bahamas are where you may want to have your destination wedding. From the sparkling clear waters and myriad activities for guests to the abundance of vendors, venues and ways to get there - they cover it all. T...

The incomparable Jordan Kahn joins our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein, to discuss all things live entertainment related. From keeping the dance floor packed and how to make sure your entertainment doesn't upstage your wedding, to what it's like to work with him and one of his bands and when it makes sense to bring in a DJ - they cover it all. This helpful conversation...

Expert design and style consultant, author and entertaining expert, Karen Bussen, joins our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein, to discuss trends (and what she wishes would go away), ways couples are embracing their destination for their weddings and what's the next big thing for weddings away. They talk about Karen's decision to partner with Palladium Hotel Group to beco...

Expert Destination DJ and host of podcast The Travel DJ Blend, DJ BrianB joins our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein, to discuss everything you need to know about bringing your DJ with you for your destination wedding. They discuss costs, expectations, ways to keep the energy high on your dance floor and why you should avoid the DIY DJ temptation. This helpful conversati...

Joe and Jen had planned on an international wedding in Costa Rica for June 2020. When the COVID-19 Pandemic hit, they had to shift gears and their wedding date. In the first half of the show, Joe and Jen share their story with our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein, about how they were able to overcome multiple obstacles with the help of their wedding planners from Tropic...

Our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein is joined by co-host, Lauren Ertl as they discuss expert tips on how to trim down your guest list for your destination wedding. Couples always struggle with figuring out who to invite, and with worldwide gathering restrictions, it's more important than ever to tap into the people who know the ins and outs of wedding planning. Experts...

When COVID-19 hit, Meagan McCormick and her partner had to completely shift gears on their wedding plans. Meagan shares her story with our host and editor in chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein about how she had to totally reimagine her destination wedding because of the Coronavirus. She walks us through what her initial reaction was, how she dealt with the disappointment and how she, her pa...

Planning a wedding can be daunting - and planning a destination wedding during COVID-19 can be extra daunting - but it doesn’t have to be! Host and Editor in Chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein and co-host and web content manager, Lauren Ertl review the ins and outs of communicating with your guests, who you should call first, why you need to hire a wedding planner, how Facebook might be abl...

Planning on having your destination wedding in Napa? Or going to an adult-only all-inclusive in the Caribbean? You may want to leave junior at home. But how do you tell your guests their little crumb snatchers aren't part of the guest list? Or maybe you are a big kid at heart and you're about to embark on a Disney Cruise to say "I do." You will absolutely want to have all the whippersnappers atten...

Hey, we get it! Destination weddings aren't for everyone. But how do you know if it's right for you? Or for your fiancé? Or your loved ones? We dig deep into how to determine if you should or should not take the destination wedding route. Join Jennifer Stein and Lauren Ertl of Destination I Do's podcast to figure out if you're a good candidate to say "I do" away from home! To learn more about Dest...

This is the age-old question so many engaged couples ask. Is a destination wedding planner really worth hiring. Hosts Jennifer Stein and Lauren Ertl are joined by Senior Editor, Courtney Kellar as they discuss whether a wedding planner is truly worth the investment. Courtney eloped, so you'll REALLY want to hear her two-cents and if she hired one to help her with what seemed to be such a simple ce...

There are the obvious questions you think of when you're planning a wedding - is the date free? How much? How many courses will be served? How many people can the venue accommodate? But what about those things you don't know if you don't know? Well, that's where we come in! With over 15 years in the destination wedding industry, our Editor in Chief Jennifer Stein, discusses the very important ques...

Who you hire for your destination wedding is ALMOST as important as the person you're marrying. Okay, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration, but a good florist, photographer, wedding planner, etc. can really take the stress out of planning a wedding away from home. Join Jennifer Stein and Lauren Ertl of Destination I Do's podcast as they discuss the ins and outs of how to hire the right people fro...

Planning everything from a bachelorette party, engagement celebration, bridal shower and destination wedding can seem like a gift grab. In this episode of Destination I Do's podcast we're discussing the etiquette around all the pre-wedding parties. Which ones should you do? Or should you do none of them? We've got answers for you! Jennifer Stein and Lauren Ertl discuss this hot (and sometimes cont...

Figuring out where to go for your destination wedding might not always be obvious. Perhaps your fiancé is super adventurous and you're more nostalgic. They want to hike to the top of a waterfall in Costa Rica where you'd rather go to the lake town your family vacationed at when you were a kid. This episode helps you determine the perfect fit when it comes to where to celebrate. Join Jennifer Stein...

Planning a wedding can be daunting - and planning a destination wedding can be extra daunting - but it shouldn't be! This episode we cover the top 10 tips for planning your wedding away - no matter where it is. Host and Editor in Chief of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein and co-host and web content manager, Lauren Ertl review the ins and outs of the things you may not have thought about during you...

Planning a destination wedding is an exciting process, but you may run into some questions and snags along the way. Brought to you by national print magazine, Destination I Do, join editor in chief and co-owner, Jennifer Stein and Lauren Ertl, social media and web content manager as they take on the big questions many engaged destination wedding couples face. In season 1, Destination I Do Podcast...