About Us
Destination I Do - The podcast
Whether you’re in the process of planning your destination wedding, honeymoon or simply a romantic getaway for two, Destination I Do's Podcast has something for you. Host and owner of Destination I Do, Jennifer Stein, discusses all your burning questions about weddings away. She covers tips on destination wedding etiquette, how to best work with vendors from afar and she interviews experts (like hair and makeup, live entertainment and seasoned wedding planners and photographers) to spill the helpful details and wedding ideas to get you down the aisle (or isle) with ease.
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About the Company
Established in 2004 and built by two fearless women, Destination I Do has gone from a small female, family-owned company to a recognized media brand in both the travel and wedding industries. With a loyal following online, a bustling social media community and podcast, Destination I Do can be found anywhere you are!
Meet the Team
Jennifer Stein
— Owner / Editor in Chief / Publisher
Co-founder of Destination Media, LLC, Jennifer Stein started Destination I Do in 2004 out of her own desire to have a wedding away from home and discovering there weren't any media outlets exclusively covering the subject. Her background in publishing and her passion in weddings and travel, created the perfect synergy to start a product like DID. During her time building Destination I Do, she's watched it grow from a small, home-grown product to a brand couples know the minute they start planning their destination weddings or honeymoons.
Carolyn Steere
— Owner / CEO
As co-founder and owner, Carolyn has a resume unlike any other. From her background as an entrepreneur to her education as a counselor, she has a myriad of different talents. She brings her wisdom, insights and dedication to the table. You'll find her traveling to far flung destinations in search of the perfect story angle and popping in to the Destination I Do headquarters when time permits. Having started four different businesses in her career, she's only just getting warmed up.
Lauren Ertl
— Digital Editor
Lauren has the type of job people only dream of. She gets to travel the world and write about her adventures. Straight out of college she started at Destination Media as an intern and quickly won the respect of the team and, more importantly, the job. She manages all digital media content and is both the voice and face of our social media channels. You can also hear her as co-host on several episodes of Destination I Do's Podcast.
Marisol Acosta
— Associate Editor
Marisol is an Associate Editor for Destination Media and DestinationIDo.com. Since her early twenties, she knew she wanted to be a part of the wedding industry and is now seeing that dream come to fruition. While pursuing her passion for writing, she found herself taking her love of photography into the industry and being a part of the teams she so admired. After being an intern at Destination Media, she was instantly hired on as an associate editor and is thrilled to be able to write about destination weddings. You'll see Marisol traveling on behalf of the DestinationIDo.com team (one of her favorite parts of the job) and documenting her experiences.
mike walker
— National Sales Director
Representing Destination I Do since 2006, Mike Walker has fostered partnerships with major national organizations such as Disney and American Airlines. He's based in California with his beautiful family and is the President of RW Walker – a family-owned publisher's rep firm established in 1936.
Diane Homer
— Northeast & Caribbean Sales Manager
Diane has been with Destination I Do since 2017. Diane is the President of Inner Stream Media Two, a marketing and sales company based in New York City. She has extensive, proven experience securing advertisers for publishers in diverse industries. Harnessing a creative, research-driven approach to consultative sales and solid, hands-on account management expertise, Diane brings a unique blend of experience, collaboration, solutions, ideas and a personal touch to each and every client she serves.
Dan Tomkiewicz
— Southeast Sales Manager
Dan has been with Destination I Do since 2013 and selling advertising for over 30 years with the last 20 focusing on the travel & tourism industry. He specializes in putting together cost effective integrated packages for DMOs, resorts and attractions. Dan lives in Roswell, GA with his wife, daughter and three dogs.
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“Three things make a company work – timing, faith and people. Having the right idea, experience and audience at the right time will help your product come out ahead. Possessing the faith in your maker, yourself and your product will inevitably give you what you need to sustain. Incorporating people who share your vision, talent and trust, set you apart from everyone else.”
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Destination Wedding Stories
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