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From Australia to Lebanon: A Dream Cross-Cultural Destination Wedding

From Australia to Lebanon: A Dream Cross-Cultural Destination Wedding

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In this episode of Get Wedded in Wonderland, host Wendy El-Khoury sits down with Ibby Moubadder, co-founder of Esca Group and fiancee Viktoria Bjørsvik, to dive deep into the world of wedding planning while running a successful business. Ibby shares his insights on balancing a busy entrepreneurial life with planning his dream wedding in Lebanon, the challenges of destination weddings, and how to blend culture with luxury.

From managing multiple venues and restaurants to navigating wedding vendors, the duo explores what it takes to plan a wedding when business is booming. Plus, hear about Ibby's vision for the perfect Lebanese wedding, from traditional food to entertainment, and how culture influences every detail.

This candid conversation is a must-watch for wedding planners, entrepreneurs, and couples planning a cross-cultural wedding.

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Watch the full episode to discover:
- Balancing entrepreneurship & wedding planning
- Creating the perfect destination wedding
- The role of culture in wedding entertainment & cuisine

Timestamps:

01:05- Balancing Business and Wedding Planning
02:48 - Why choosing the right vendors is so important
3:50 - Cross Cultural Weddings: here's what you need to know
4:51 - How to stay on Track with Wedding Planning
5:28 - The Pressure of Choosing Vendors Abroad
7:12- Lebanese Wedding Food: More Than Just a Meal
10:45 - Traditional and Modern Entertainment at the Wedding
11:31- How to Mix Classical and Traditional Music
13:48 - Multi-Day Wedding Celebration in Lebanon
14:30 - The Importance of Poetry at Lebanese Weddings
15:41 - Personal Notes vs. Wedding Speeches
17:04 - Entertainment for guests
18:06 - What's next for Ibby and Victoria

Stay tuned for more exciting episodes of Get Wedded in Wonderland!

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