Beth Helmstetter has been designing and planning weddings around the world for over 15 years. From Italy and Bali to Paris and locations all over Mexico, Beth knows the ins and outs of planning destination weddings that create wonderful memories for guests and stress-free experiences for couples. Beth is joined by host Jennifer Stein as they talk about keeping wedding budgets on track, what guests are expecting from your wedding away and why hiring a wedding planner is the best decision you'll make. More about Beth Helmstetter:Beth Helmstetter Events is a full-service event design and producti ..read more

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 wedding, Brittany's favorite destination to paint in and one of her most shocking moments she's ever experienced at a wedding. This helpful conversation gives insight and practical advice on bringing in a l ..read more

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 professional hair and makeup is a must for your wedding day, why doing your hair and makeup trial for your rehearsal dinner is a great idea, and ways to ensure you get the best possible results (hydrati ..read more

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 destination wedding couples on hiring the right photographer and why you should consider bringing them along with you for your wedding away. To learn more about Chris J. Evans, log on to https://www ..read more

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 explores the types of entertainment that could work for your wedding away (think aerialists, boy bands, opera singers and more) and the best way to keep your guests dancing and the party going. As a ..read more

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 become their exclusive designer and consultant for their Weddings by Palladium program. This titillating conversation gives insight to destination wedding couples on what's hot and what's a has-been on th ..read more

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 conversation advises engaged destination wedding couples on hiring the right DJ and why you should consider bringing them along with you for your wedding away. To learn more about DJ Brian B, log on to djbrian ..read more

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 Tropical Occasions. They walk us through what their initial reactions were, how they communicated with their guests and how they handled the biggest challenge they faced (which actually had NOTHING to do wi ..read more

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 such as Jes Gordon, Tara Fay, Aimee Monihan, Ali Phillips, Jason Rhee and Monica Gomez weigh in on the best way to cut down the numbers so your wedding can go on without a hitch ..read more

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 partner and vendors forged ahead with a micro-wedding of her dreams. Meagan dishes on what she learned through the process (including managing guilt and her own expectations) and gives advice to other c ..read more