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On this week's episode we visit one of the world's most incredible resort properties, Nemacolin, a luxury getaway in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania that also happens to be one of the most epic spots for a destination wedding. Nemacolin sits on over 2,000 acres of property and truly offers something for everyone; arriving and Nemacolin feels like a fantasy, and events here are truly bes...

Our chat for this episode is dedicated to groom style and what's trending for men this wedding season. My guest is Canadian designer, stylist and fashion creative Cynthia Florek who's an expert in all things style, but particularly men's style. Cynthia is currently the creative director at Tip Top where she collaborates on seasonal creative direction for the men's fashion line. On this show, Cynth...

On this week's episode, we're on the move again talking planning a destination wedding on one of the buzziest islands of the moment. As we've chatted about previously, St. Kitts is an  island paradise which is a haven for wellness seekers, solo tourists, adventure lovers, and especially romantic travellers. There is so much goodness and beauty on this island to discover—there's a reason St. Kitts...

Just in time for 2024 wedding season, Pinterest has just released its annual wedding report, and the trends the social platform has tipped as the biggest ones for the year ahead are anything but traditional. Everything from seriously retro inspired parties to dark romance celebrations are on the list. On this show we chat with Pinterest's Global Trends and Insights Lead Sydney Stanback about every...

This week, Alison chats with a like-minded wedding media authority on the show. Emily Williams is the Luxury Brands & Destinations Editor for London-based  Weddings & Honeymoons Media . Emily is a wedding expert with a particular eye on destination weddings and honeymoons, and on this show she shares her insider intel on trending romantic travel spots as well as her hit list of haute wedding detai...

Philadelphia-based designer Madison Chamberlain brings a joyful energy, and a fun and whimsical aesthetic to her wedding styles. Madison is passionate about inclusivity and diversity in the wedding space and her brand represents the freedom of being who you want to be; she designs looks for individuals who want dress for themselves on the big day. On this show, Alison and Madison chat about her cr...

A destination wedding in a Caribbean paradise is something so many of us dream of, and host Alison McGill recently visited one of the most perfect spots to have that party: Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies. The destination and this iconic hotel property are truly magical.  Getting married at Four Seasons Resort Nevis can incredibly intimate, or wildly grand. Wedding events are full of luxury...

Vancouver designer Ou Ma was born in Beijing, attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and worked for iconic fashion houses Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren before moving to Canada and launching her own innovative bridal wear label. OUMA the brand launched in 2017 and Ou's vision was to create a contemporary, artistic fashion brand. OUMA's brand ethos according to Ou: "An OUMA weddin...

Daughters of Simone is a California-based bridal wear line that launched over a decade ago and has been a disruptor in the wedding style space since day one and  on this show, host Alison chat with designer and owner Brittany  Castaños.  Of the beginnings of her brand, Brit says: " I wanted Daughters of Simone to represent someone who had been overlooked by the industry at large." Brit shares the...

On this week's show, London-based wedding photographer Benjamin Wheeler is our very special guest. Benjamin is a gifted artist who has made modern, fashionable, and cool images his signature. You may know him as the photographer of one of the most memorable Royal weddings in history. When Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice married Edwardo Mapelli Mozzi during the pandemic in 2020 theirs was a go...

Vancouver based bridal wear label Tempête is doing things differently in the wedding fashion space. On this week's show host Alison chats with owner Inga Avedyan all about this exciting and very modern bridal brand. Tempête launched in April of 2023, and in under a year, has made its mark as one of the most exciting and innovative labels in wedding wear. Unconventional silhouettes, innovative fabr...

On this episode, host Alison McGill catches up friend and luxury event planner Soha Lavin owner of Vancouver-based Countdown Events. Soha brings a supreme level of creativity and elegance to everything she does, and one of the things she is famous for is the opulent Créme de la Créme. wedding showcase. This annual event is held in Vancouver and Soha began producing it 2004; the show quickly became...

Just before the holidays, Alison travelled to London and experienced a bucket list moment with a stay at Claridge's. This 200-year-old  hotel is one of the world's most storied; the service and entire on property experience is second to none. While in residence, Alison sat down with the hotel's Director of Events & Groups, Mathilde Maitre, who makes all the wedding magic happen at Claridge's with...

This episode is dedicated to all the that happened in weddings this year, and everything we can expect for the coming one. Our guest is a returning fan favourite: Nicole Natassha Goulding, full service luxury event planner and bridal stylist. It's always a great time when Nicole Natassha joins Alison to chat about everything we love, what's creatively inspiring us, and what we can wait to see more...

Sustainability has become a key consideration for so many couples planning their wedding day and on this week's show, host Alison has an amazing chat all about this with one of the industry's foremost experts on eco-conscious celebrations, event planner and eco conscious designer. Holly Perrier. Holly is the CEO of Perrier Planning based in Toronto and Vancouver and her expertise lies in helping h...

The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto is one of the world's most historic and storied hotels. Over the years, this 94-year-old grand hotel has played host to royalty and celebrities alike. It's the most incredible destination to host a party at, particularly a wedding celebration. On this show, Morgan Cardozo, who is the director of social catering sales at Fairmont Royal York, takes us inside those...

On this week's show our guest is New York City-based bridal stylist Gabrielle Hurwitz who helps brides curate the wedding looks of their dreams. As Gabrielle shares, she is the girl who has always been obsessed with weddings, devouring wedding magazines and binging "Say Yes To The Dress" were her teenage obsessions. She evolved those passions into a career in wedding media, taking her love of brid...

Loversland is a Toronto bridal boutique that has been doing things differently since opening their doors almost a decade ago. On this show, I chat with owners Danielle Gulic and Yvonne Reidy, best friends and business partners who have made the wedding space a more inclusive and welcoming place and can firmly be credited with introducing and championing the cool bride aesthetic. On this show, Dani...

We're entering the sparkliest time of the year, so it's time to chat about diamonds, engagement rings and pretty things and on this show, we have a master of the craft on this week's episode, Jillian Sassone of Marrow Fine. Jillian's passion for jewelry, particularly vintage pieces has made her one of the world's most renowned designers. She loves to take something old and recreate it into somethi...

This week Alison chat's with New York City based luxury events planner Andrea Adelstein, CEO of NYLUX Events who shares her tips for planning your dream wedding, and she also shares her own personal wedding story—she just got married this summer at Carnegie Hall and it was an intimate day full of twists on tradition. Andrea has some very interesting reflections from her wedding and some savvy cons...

Oh, how bridesmaid times have changed and on this week's show Alison has a fabulous chat all about this with the co-founders of UK-based label Rewritten London, Frances Cookson and Katie Arnott. The stylish friends launched their game-changing brand back in 2016 when they decided to rewrite the rules for bridesmaid fashion and create chic, cool and impactful designs that are a pleasure to wear for...

The invitation sets the tone your party and should be considered a first look at what guests can expect from your wedding event. Jenna Wiegand is the owner and executive director of The Polka Dot Paper Shop, and she is one of the most creative designers currently working in the luxury stationary space. Jenna has the most incredible, fun, and joyful energy which she brings to her design aesthetic—w...

Ines Di Santo is an iconic and beloved luxury bridal and evening wear brand based in Toronto and on this episode host Alison drops by the flagship store to chat with Veronica Di Santo about the beautiful fashion brand started by her mother designer Ines in 1998. An Ines Di Santo gown is a dream—they are impeccably cut and crafted, and wonderfully dramatic and exquisite. These are truly the wedding...

Makeup Artist Sophie Tilley is just one of those people who has that special sparkle and as a celebrity and wedding makeup artist that's exactly what she brings to her clients. Alison and Sophie met while working together a few years ago on a fashion photoshoot in her home city of London. Sophie has been featured in Vanity Fair, The Times, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Brides and Tatler as both...

Are you Etsy obsessed? This show is for you as we have a very special guest, the incredible Dayna Isom Johnson who is Etsy's trend expert and an absolute joy to spend time with. Dayna, who is also a judge on the NBC primetime series Making It, is the authority on everything that's cool, and weddings is one of her most favourite things to talk about—you know this show is fun, fabulous, and full of...