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July 18, 2017
Experiences
Omi
YAY YAY YAAAAYY!!! It's BLACKDESTI Wedding ...

WHEW! No one told me how serious the wait for your wedding photos can be...talk about anticipation! But boy were they worth it!

YAY YAY YAAAAYY!!! It's BLACKDESTI Wedding Photos + Slideshow Time! 
January 31, 2017
Countdown, Journal
Omi
116 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black ...

Today was Spectacularly Delightful! I had an eye-opening appointment with my therapist early in the day and then got a BEAUTIFUL invitation later in the evening!!! All of this on a friggin’ TUESDAY!!!  I just can’t...who am I kidding? Yes I can!

116 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride
January 1, 2017
Countdown, Journal
Omi
147 & 146 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - ...

Well since it was New Year’s Eve Weekend,
It was a wonderful weekend of celebrations!

Our last NYE Weekend as an unmarried couple!

147 & 146 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride
December 28, 2016
Journal, Countdown
Omi
150 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black ...

TODAY MARKS 150 DAYS UNTIL MY WEDDING!
So what kind of day did I have?
shit is getting real kind of day!

150 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride
December 17, 2016
Journal, Countdown
Omi
161 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black ...

Yesterday involved a lot of self-reflection and realization and TODAY was full of confirmations, motivations, and reminders. What did I learn? Le Grand Courtage says it perfectly: Embrace Life. Dream Big. Accept All Invitations.

161 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride
Omi
July 18, 2017
Experiences

YAY YAY YAAAAYY!!! It's BLACKDESTI Wedding Photos + Slideshow Time! 

Omi
July 18, 2017
Experiences
YAY YAY YAAAAYY!!! It's BLACKDESTI Wedding Photos + Slideshow Time! 

WHEW! No one told me how serious the wait for your wedding photos can be...talk about anticipation! But boy were they worth it!

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Omi
May 27, 2017
Countdown, Journal, DestiWeek

0 Days - Wedding Day Part 2! Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 27, 2017
Countdown, Journal, DestiWeek
0 Days - Wedding Day Part 2! Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

I got married today!
And I gave exactly ZERO shits about anything other than that fact. I know that people say "best day ever" and it sounds cliché, but we really did the damn thang on our wedding day!
This is Part 2!

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Omi
May 27, 2017
Countdown, Journal

0 Days - Wedding Day Part 1! Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 27, 2017
Countdown, Journal
0 Days - Wedding Day Part 1! Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

I got married today!
And I gave exactly ZERO shits about anything other than that fact. I know that people say, "best day ever" and it sounds cliché, but we really did the damn thang on our wedding day!
This is Part 1!

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Omi
May 26, 2017
Countdown, Journal

1 Day - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 26, 2017
Countdown, Journal
1 Day - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Today is the last day that I can say that I’m an ENGAGED woman!
Tomorrow we will be Mr. + Mrs. Allen!!!
We celebrated with our people and it feels so f*cking good!

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Omi
May 25, 2017
Countdown, Journal

2 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 25, 2017
Countdown, Journal
2 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

This day has been something else...a real rollercoaster! Mini emergencies, REAL emergencies, smiles, laughs, sweat, tequila shots - we had it all!
2 more days!!!

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Omi
May 24, 2017
Countdown, Journal

3 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 24, 2017
Countdown, Journal
3 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

We heard the game ending buzzer today! All systems are GO! Our wedding festivities start tomorrow and we are ready for LIFT OFF!!!

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Omi
May 23, 2017
Countdown, Journal

4 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 23, 2017
Countdown, Journal
4 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Oooh shit...it’s happening! It’s really happening! We made it to Mexico and it’s time to put the master plan into action!
Nos vamos a casar!

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Omi
May 22, 2017
Countdown, Journal

5 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 22, 2017
Countdown, Journal
5 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

I put my pencil down yesterday, so today was tying up loose ends day. We leave for Mexico tomorrow so let's get this show on the road!!! 🙌🏾

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Omi
May 21, 2017
Countdown, Journal

6 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 21, 2017
Countdown, Journal
6 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Pencils down! I needed my relaxing morning recharge at the spa with my boo...I’ll just leave it at that.

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Omi
May 20, 2017
Countdown, Journal

7 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 20, 2017
Countdown, Journal
7 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Only 1 more week of screaming, "I'm engaged!" Today was the day of deep breaths!
I’m in need of a recharge, but I can see one just over the horizon. I’m in my final 3 days before we leave for Mexico...this is crazy!

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Omi
May 19, 2017
Countdown, Journal

8 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 19, 2017
Countdown, Journal
8 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

I JUST REALIZED that we’re in the single digits of the countdown…the clock is ticking and it really feels like it.

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Omi
May 18, 2017
Countdown, Journal

9 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 18, 2017
Countdown, Journal
9 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Today was a SUPER emotional day and it was all good...okay, maybe not all good - but the good definitely outweighed the bad!
I will never forget this day! Not EVER!

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Omi
May 17, 2017
Countdown, Journal

10 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 17, 2017
Countdown, Journal
10 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

The emotional rollercoaster is really no joke right now and I’m loving it! I went from super-rushed, to super-excited and oh-so in love...to straight up Godzilla Hulk mode within the past...oh I don’t know 12 hours!

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Omi
May 16, 2017
Countdown, Journal

11 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 16, 2017
Countdown, Journal
11 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Today I surveyed the land and laid out everything to make sure we’re on track and have a good game plan - AND WE DO!
This time next week we’re in Mexico baby!

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Omi
May 15, 2017
Countdown, Journal

12 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 15, 2017
Countdown, Journal
12 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

I’m going to have 2 pink veils! Yes - 2 pink veils, custom designed just for me, just the way I want!
Can a Monday get any better?

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Omi
May 14, 2017
Countdown, Journal

13 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 14, 2017
Countdown, Journal
13 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Today was a Shopping Day - online shopping, outlet shopping, next-day shipping and free 2-day shipping - we did it all and are a little bit closer to our wedding day!

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Omi
May 13, 2017
Countdown, Journal

14 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 13, 2017
Countdown, Journal
14 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

What do you get when you mix Dress Fitting Day and Therapy Day?!?
A happy ass Omi! I’m officially back on track!

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Omi
May 12, 2017
Countdown, Journal

15 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 12, 2017
Countdown, Journal
15 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Today marks the day that I officially understand that destination wedding planning stress can creep up on me. And f*ck you ugly jean jacket lady!

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Omi
May 11, 2017
Countdown, Journal

16 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 11, 2017
Countdown, Journal
16 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Today was Headpiece Day!!! On the FIRST day that I really tried, I  knocked it out the park - one HUGE CHECK off my list!
CHIGGITY CHIGGITY CHECK!

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Omi
May 10, 2017
Countdown, Journal

17 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

Omi
May 10, 2017
Countdown, Journal
17 Days - Destination Wedding Journal - Black Destination Bride

I don’t think I’ve ever done this much in a day...seriously! Place cards, menus, PayPal payments, bank wires, emails, songs, paper, fonts, inks, confirmations, inquiries and more!
My head is spinning!

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