WEDDING Destination

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Amy Bielby

ART DIRECTOR

Catherine McKenny

ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR

S. Dale Vokey

COPY EDITOR

Sonia Audet

CONTRIBUTING AD

DESIGNER Zoe Gigis

COVER Photography: Vangelis Photography

Planning & styling: DW Events

Dress: Made Bride by Antonea

Location: Santorini

PRODUCTION

Sylvie Thauvette

CIRCULATION

Jennifer Gigis jen@todaysbride.ca

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Shannon Dameron shannon@todaysbride.ca

SALES MANAGER

Jennifer Gigis jen@todaysbride.ca

PUBLISHER Gerald Kinasz

Destination Wedding magazine and its logotype is a registered trade name of Concepts Travel Media Ltd. The publication is subject to copyright and may not be reproduced by any means without permission of the publisher. Destination Wedding is produced and distributed semi-annually. Publication available without charge through selected bridal outlets. Available at more than 8,000 newsstands across the country. The publishers cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or visual material.

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Bielby | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

If you’re planning a destination wedding, there are a few things you’ll have to understand right away.

Number one: this is going to be the most epic life experience ever. Getting married is exciting enough, but travelling to a faraway venue with your closest friends and family takes things up a notch. You’ll have the memories of your wedding day, plus long-lasting images of an amazing trip with your people.

Number two: you have to accept that some things will be out of your control. If you’re a type-A personality, this can be a struggle, but a reality. Chances are you’re booking your venue sight unseen (cue the heart palpatations). Rely on advice from experts, online reviews and your gut instinct when it comes to selecting your wedding location. Aside from that, there’s not much you can do. Once you sign the contract, there’s no point in stressing over the venue. You can, however, work closely with the on-site coordinators or your own wedding planner to be sure you have the day of your dreams.

Number three: not everyone will be able to attend. Inviting people to a destination wedding is a big ask; it takes money, babysitters, vacation time and, well, I’m going to say money again. Don’t be o ended if some people decline the invite, and don’t push to change their minds. e reality is that they probably want to go, but just can’t swing it for any number of reasons.

Number four: in the end, whether it rains or the sun shines, you’re saying, “I do” to the love of your life. And that’s worth all the planning stress.

Let me o er my pre-congratulations. And let it be known that I am ohso-jealous of the adventure you’re about to have.

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BY KATE MENDONCA