Aisle Seat Alison McGill

Size inclusivity for brides is a huge conversation in the world of wedding style. The needle is moving, but we have so much farther to go. This was recognized by Laura Pantin and Monika Kakucska-Godin, two bridal fashion industry veterans who worked with together for a bridal designer for many years before breaking out on their own to open their Toronto-based bridal boutique More 2 Love Bridal which is Canada’s only store dedicated exclusively to curve size brides. Monika and Laura have made a huge impact with their business which opened in 2021 and stocks an incredible size range from 16 to 44. On this show Monika and Laura chat about how they are making a difference when it comes to inclusive and luxury wedding fashion so every bride can feel incredible—as they should—on their big day.

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 bespoke and unforgettable. On this show we chat with renowned international event designer Ed Libby, founder of Ed Libby Events, famous for his iconic parties brimming with larger-than-life elements that bring the perfect fusion of high style and whimsy which he now does with Nemacolin as a creative partner. Ed is joined by Melinda Redling, Nemacolin’s director of wedding Sales who shares everything you need to know about planning the most unforgettable wedding at this incredibly exclusive and gorgeous location.

 

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, Cynthia shares how grooms are taking their fashion game up in 2024, what’s new in suiting and accessories for the big day and why impeccable tailoring is the essential for every sharp dressed man.

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 is on American Express Travel’s list of 2024 Trending Destinations. When I was recently on island staying at the gorgeous Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour, I caught up the resort’s Event Sales Manager Jacqueline Hector to chat about weddings at this Caribbean dream of a property. It’s the perfect spot if you are looking for a celebration that’s all about quiet luxury and elevated touches set against a breathtaking island vista.  

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 everything fresh and cool happening in the wedding space. Sydney shares how she and the Pinterest team track and predict trends, and we dive into the specifics of Pinterest’s 2024 Wedding Report and the searches by pinners in the realm of wedding style, décor and more. On the note of wedding style and Pinterest’s ongoing commitment to inclusion, Sydney also talks about the platform’s just launched new tool, body type ranges, which gives users the choice to select what body types are featured in their search.
 

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 details for 2024 weddings. Emily is herself engaged and planning her own destination wedding in Italy this summer—on this episode she offers some savvy planning advice for anyone considering having their big day on location.