1. Build a Portfolio That Speaks to Destination Weddings

Showcase your work in unique settings to attract clients planning destination weddings. Whether you’re collaborating on styled shoots or working with real brides, highlight your ability to deliver flawless looks in diverse environments.

2. Partner with Wedding Planners and Vendors

Destination wedding planners are key to booking your services. At MAB Artistry, we’ve built lasting relationships with wedding planners and other vendors across the globe, creating a network that brings consistent work. Attend networking events and offer to collaborate on destination wedding shoots.

3. Know How to Travel and Stay Organized

From Wyoming to Italy, working in remote locations requires extra planning. At MAB Artistry, we’ve perfected the art of managing travel logistics, including securing accommodation, handling travel expenses, and maintaining professionalism on-site.

4. Offer Destination-Friendly Services and Packages

Create specialized packages for brides traveling for their weddings, which may include hair, makeup, touch-ups, and travel fees. Make sure to price accordingly, factoring in your travel, kit expenses, and extra services. MAB Artistry’s destination packages are tailored to meet the needs of brides, ensuring seamless glam for their big day.

5. Use Social Media to Show Off Your Destination Work

Highlight your destination weddings across your social media platforms, showing off the beauty of the locations you’ve worked in. Use location-based hashtags and post behind-the-scenes shots to showcase your experience in unique settings, just like we’ve done for our weddings in Italy, Greece, and Mexico.

With these tips and our experience working worldwide, you’ll be jet-setting to the most beautiful locations, making brides feel stunning on their big day before you know it! Need help figuring out how to price yourself? Head to our blog on How To Price A Destination Wedding

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We’re going out of the country for our next MAB Wedding Highlight! MAB Bride Emma and her husband Collin, had a micro wedding during the height of covid, but didn’t give up their dream of having their destination wedding. Read on for more about this incredible destination wedding in romantic Mexico.

What made you decide on a destination wedding? How did you pick your venue? 

We always knew we wanted a small destination wedding and we’ve traveled to Cancun multiple times for family trips. We found the venue through our planner, Laura with Grit & Grace. We saw the other weddings she planned there and knew it was perfect. The venue fit our design/theme so well, not to mention the service and staff is incredible!! 

Was it difficult finding/deciding on local vendors?

Most of our vendors were from the U.S. however there were a few we selected locally. The floral/decor, hair & makeup for my bridal party, and the welcome bag vendor. 

What was the best part of planning a destination wedding?

We really wanted it to feel like a vacation for everyone. Especially after postponing our wedding due to COVID, the most important thing was spending time with our closest friends & family. Doing a destination wedding allowed us to limit our guest list and have four full days of activities/events to offer our guests. 

What was the hardest part?

A common answer but COVID. Things were changing constantly and I was worried about the borders shutting down or new mandates being put in place.

You had to deal with a lot of uncertainty because of COVID-19. What helped you handle the stress?

Our friends and family, and of course lots of wine 🙂  We were fortunate enough to get legally married and host a micro-wedding in DC on our original date which made it feel special despite the circumstance. Our family & friends went above and beyond to make it feel as normal as possible, a “fake” bachelorette party, multiple surprises, and even a wedding video with best wishes from our family members that weren’t able to be with us in 2020. We felt so lucky to be supported and surrounded by these amazing people in our lives!

If you can pick one, what was your favorite moment from your wedding day?

My favorite part was surprising our guests with a choreographed first dance. My husband and I are not dancers but thanks to the help of our friend, she put together a simple yet amazing dance routine. 

What is one thing you couldn’t do without at your wedding? From planning, a special feature at your wedding, or while getting ready?

Our wedding planner!!! Laura from Grit & Grace. She truly made the whole thing a magical experience, despite COVID, changing vendors, etc. 

What made you choose Makeup By Ana B to be your HMU team?

I worked with the team for my micro wedding so I was familiar with the work and style. I also had a very specific look in mind for myself when it came to the wedding which was full glam and I knew this team could achieve that. Laura reached out to Ana last minute after I was unsatisfied with my original hair & makeup trial and Ana jumped right in. I had my trial scheduled within a week of reaching out to her and I feel so lucky that Ana was available!!! She completely understood my vision for hair & makeup. On the day of the wedding, Ana was there for touch-ups to make sure I looked flawless in all of our pictures even though it was 80 degrees. She truly went above & beyond as my makeup artist and I can not recommend her enough!! 

What advice do you have for other brides?

Hire vendors you trust!! You want to enjoy every moment of the day because it goes by so fast. 

Emma & Collin’s Vendors:

Design & Planning | Grit & Grace

Photography & Drone | Abby Jiu Photography

Makeup | MAB Artistry

Film Production | White in Revery

Videographer | Clayton Film Co.

Venue | Nizuc Resort & Spa

Floral & Production | Canteiro Weddings 

Paper | Steph B. & Co

Gown & Jumpsuit| Carines 

Rehearsal Dress | PatBo

Rehearsal Shoes | Cult Gaia

Tux | Black Tux

Custom Sneakers | Lauren Schneider

Music | Visuddha Entertainment 

Are you having a destination wedding and want to take MAB with you as your glam squad? Check out our Destination Weddings page to submit your inquiry!

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First up is Lauren & Cameron, with their fairytale destination wedding in Ravello, Italy!

What made you choose to have a destination wedding? Why Ravello?

With our friends and family living all over the world, we loved the idea of spending time with our loved ones throughout a weekend of activities and events. We visited a couple areas and venues in Italy and immediately fell in love with Ravello and Villa Cimbrone! It’s a picturesque and quaint pedestrian town with no cars which makes it easy to navigate. You can visit historical villas, shop at boutiques and artisan shops, meet friends in town for lunch, and explore the town of Amalfi. 

What was the best part of wedding planning?

Daily phone calls with my mom and working with Lauryn Prattes and Ramsey Stewart with Lauryn Prattes Styling and Events. They guided us through every step of the planning process and made it all so easy and exciting. 

What was the hardest part of wedding planning?

Other than the difficult decision to postpone our wedding from June 2020, I can’t say any part of the wedding planning was difficult having Lauryn and team by your side. Despite facing many challenges like changing travel restrictions and guest count, Lauryn, Ramsey, Leigh, Erica and Francie took everything thrown at them to make each event come off flawlessly. 

You had to deal with a lot of uncertainty because of COVID-19. What helped you handle the stress?

Italy required those entering the country to show their vaccination card, a negative Covid test, and a passenger locator form. Even though these restrictions and guidelines were complicated, they made us feel comfortable and safe and clearly worked as we had no Covid cases. Other than that, our five cats and two dogs are always up for some cuddling to relieve Covid related stress!

If you can pick one, what was your favorite moment of your wedding?

It’s so hard to choose one moment! Sharing our wedding weekend with so many of our favorite people, my Aunt Donna officiating our ceremony, and seeing Lauryn and Ramsey’s ideas turn into reality were among my top favorites.

What made you choose Makeup By Ana B/MAB Artistry for your HMU needs?

Ana is INCREDIBLE. After meeting Ana, I knew her personality and expertise was exactly the type of person I wanted to be with during a couple of high stress days. Not only is she a genuine and kindhearted soul, she is calm and professional, especially under pressure and her elegant makeup style was exactly what I was looking for.

I am so picky and knew I wanted to look like myself on the wedding day. Ana made me look and feel like the very best version of myself! My mom, mother in law, and I all received so many compliments on our hair and make up. We can’t thank Ana enough! 

What advice do you have for brides?

Working with a planning team you like and trust makes everything so much easier. Every vendor Lauryn and Ramsey chose matched our style. They knew Ana would be the right fit for both Ana and I, and they were right!

Interested in booking MAB Artistry for your wedding? Submit an inquiry here!

If you’d like to learn more about Italy, click here to read Ana B’s must stay, see and do’s in Rome and the Amalfi Coast!

Lauren & Cameron’s Vendors:

Planner: Lauryn Prattes

Local Planning Partner: The Amalfi Experience

Photography: Abby Jiu Photography

Venue: Villa Cimbrone

Hair & Makeup: Makeup By Ana B , Ellegance

Videographer: Le Reve Films

Floral & Decor: Malafronte Fiori

Stationary & Branding: Emily Baird Design

Rentals: Latini Design

Napkins: Courtland and Co

Bridal Gown: Carine’s Bridal Atelier , Berta

Bridesmaids Gowns: Amsale

Wedding Cake: Le Torte Di Renato

Dessert Buffet: Pasticceria Caffetteria Il Dolce Sapore

Wedding Linens: NuAge Designs

Wedding Invitation Calligraphy: Kelsey Malie Calligraphy

Day of Calligraphy: Jess McSweeney

Invitation Illustrations: Cami Monet

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