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Aisle Seat

Are you planning a wedding, or simply wedding obsessed? You are my people! I"m Alison, a magazine editor, writer and wedding expert sharing my years of big day expertise with you via fun and fabulous guest chats with acclaimed wedding industry experts—planners, floral artists, photographers, designers—some stylish celebrity friends, as well as some real-life just marrieds. Tune in every Thursday to hear from epic guests like India Hicks, Trinny Woodall, acclaimed fashion designers Kate Halfpenny,

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35:57

👰‍ Inside the Vintage Bridal Boom With Cher Thornton...

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2025/10/16

The biggest trend in wedding style? Vintage wedding looks and on this show host Alison chats with an expert in the world of vintage fashion, Cher Thornton owner of Toronto’s Vintage Bride boutique. Cher has been in the vintage clothing business since 2008 and over the years bridal fashion became her specialty. Her store stocks upwards of 3o0 styles on any given day with wedding dresses spanning the decades from the 1930s through Y2K. On this episode, Cher and Alison chat about what designs and

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47:36

✨The Magic Of Moissanite Gemstones With El&Elle...

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2025/10/02

Diamond alternatives are trending as the hautest choice for engagement rings and one of the brightest and most beautiful stones is moissanite. Canadian fine jewelry brand El&Elle has made this sparkling lab grown stone the star of their lineup, and on this show Alison chats with company co-founder Louis and Justin De Bernardi about the rise of moissanite as a choice gemstone for engagement rings and statement jewelry. “When people see moissanite in person, they can’t stop talking about the shine

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32:56

✈️ What’s Trending In Honeymoon Travel With Sara...

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2025/09/18

On this show Alison welcomes back Sara Margulis co-founder and CEO of Honeyfund. Sara started her company 20 years ago in 2005 and the inspiration came from her own wedding when friends and family came together to help make her dream honeymoon a reality. On this episode, Sara shares some hot destinations couples are travelling to for honeymoons in 2025 (hello, Iceland!), up and coming spots she thinks are perfect for romantic travel, and why travelling together and specifically a honeymoon are vital

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45:05

💒 How To Create The Ultimate Wedding Experience With...

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2025/09/04

Weddings are no longer just events, they are experiences full of personal touches and meaningful moments for both the couple and their guests. On this week’s show host Alison chats with Alexandra Clement McNamara, creative director and founder of Clement & Co. Events in Toronto about how couples are making their celebrations authentic and uniquely in 2025. Alexandra also shares an insider look at what’s we can expect to see trending for 2026 weddings which she and her team are well into

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43:08

💌 Modern Wedding Etiquette With Expert Myka Meier

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2025/05/22

This chat about wedding etiquette could not come at a better time with wedding season now in full swing. On this show I chat with etiquette expert Myka Meier and let me tell you Myka weights in on all those burning questions you have about weddings and acting accordingly. Myka is an etiquette coach, the founder of Beaumont Etiquette in New York and the author of two etiquette books and has been featured in Vogue, Town & Country and Harper’s Bazaar. She’s also the co-founder of the Plaza Hotel’s

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40:32

📸 Creating Wedding Magic Behind the Lens With Wedding...

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2025/04/24

On this show, Alison catches up with industry friend Reid Lambshead for an insightful and inspiring chat about modern wedding photography. Reid is one of the best of the best—his work has been featured in Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides and the New York Times. Reid travels around the globe for his job and has photographed weddings in some of the most incredible destinations. On this show, Will talks about what’s trending in wedding photography and why unscripted moments and emotion is the

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48:49

💒 What’s Trending For 2025 Weddings With Wed Vibes...

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2024/12/19

For the last Aisle Seat show of the year, we’re talking about what to expect in the year ahead in weddings co-founders of Wed Vibes, Daria and Alina. Wed Vibes was launched by wedding planner Daria in 2015 and is a trusted source and resource for both industry professionals and couples. Wed Vibes has just dropped a new comprehensive wedding industry study and a key part of it is a deep dive into 2025 wedding trends and there are some really interesting ones topping the list. On this show Daria and

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45:02

👰‍ Why Accessories Make the Bride With Owner of Blair...

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2024/12/12

If you are obsessed with accessories, you will love this week’s episode featuring a joyful chat with Canadian designer Blair Nadeau. Host Alison McGill has known Blair since she started her career designing bridal adornments in 2009; Blair changed the game with her fashion-forward vision for bridal accessories that are anything but expected. Blair designs everything but the dress and the ring: veils, earrings, necklaces, and hair pieces. Her exquisite, jeweled crowns are beyond breathtaking. This

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42:15

💍 The Engagement Ring Trends Cool Girls Are Wearing...

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2024/12/05

This week on Aisle Seat Alison chats with Toronto jewelry designer Alexandra Mann who creates modern, wearable masterpieces. Alexandra’s designs have a modern-vintage flair to them that is unique and statement-making. Engagement rings are one of Alexandra’s favourite things to craft and on this show, she shares there’s been a shift in what’s trending in stone shape—the oval has competition. We also talk about the popularity of larger carat weight gemstones, the affordability of lab diamonds and why

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43:26

🥂 How To Plan The Most Authentic Wedding With Junie...

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2024/10/17

This week on Aisle Seat, Alison chats with another friend from across the pond, June Glackin, owner of Junie Poonie. June is a multi-award-winning stylist, stationary designer, event, and wedding planner. Her incredible eye for detail is impeccable and that’s what has made her so in demand with clients. Her style is simple, modern, classic, and impactful and she has so many brilliant thoughts on what creates an unforgettable wedding day. This chat with June is pure delight and will inspire you about

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31:39

🇨🇦 Inside Weddings At The Royal Hotel With General...

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2024/10/03

Prince Edward County is a gem of a destination in Ontario, located at the mid-point between Toronto and Montreal. It’s a sweet spot renowned for its bucolic landscapes, rolling vineyards, and incredible food scene. It also happens to be home to many incredible wedding venues which couples travel far and wide to host their celebrations at, and one of the most exclusive and beloved spots is The Royal Hotel, a historic boutique property and restaurant located on the charming main street of Picton. The

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39:39

🌸 The Fanciful Wedding World of SOUCY With Designer...

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2024/09/26

Mariela Soucy has been part of the fashion scene for almost 25 years but only recently began work as a bridal wear designer and she’s made a huge impact with her artful creations for her label SOUCY. This week we chat with Mariela from her New York studio where she and her team are busy putting the final touches on her third bridal collection which will launch in early October. Mariela’s designs are incredibly romantic and modern. Strength and poise are two words she uses to describe her creations,

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45:33

🎇 How To Plan A Magical Destination Wedding at Cedar...

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2024/09/19

If the idea of having a dreamy 500-acre property just outside of New York City in the Hudson Valley all to yourself for your party, Cedar Lakes Estate in the Hudson Valley is the place. This property has topped travel lists including Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards and has a beautiful history. The property was home to a legendary summer camp which began in 1929 and was purchased in 1986 by the Karvellas family who not only brought it back to life but transformed the property into the most

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41:53

💒 Inside the Wedding World of Kathryn Bass Bridal...

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2024/09/12

We’re back from summer break with a new show! On this episode we chat with two amazing women who head up one of the top bridalwear lines in Canada, Kathryn Bass Bridal. Kathryn and her business partner Kelsey McIntyre are a dream creative team who create fashion magic in the Vancouver studio. Their designs are whimsical, ethereal and made for the modern bride with size inclusivity always at the forefront of everything they create. I caught up with this dynamic duo recently to talk trends, shopping

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42:14

👰 The Modern, Eco-Conscious Bridal Designer With...

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2024/07/25

On this week’s show, Alison meets a new bridal fashion friend, Agnese Petraglia who a designer and the founder of Medusa London. Italian born Agnese creates beautiful things and her career in wedding style started when she moved to London from her native Italy in 2014. She always had a love for crafting and making things and soon discovered fashion was her passion. She launched Medusa London in 2021 and it’s a label that puts sustainability first and foremost in everything they do. On this show,

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36:55

🤍 Inside The Bridal Fashion World of Katya Katya With...

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2024/06/20

On this week’s episode, we have an amazing chat about wedding fashion with the dynamic duo behind the London-based bridal brand Katya Katya. Childhood friends Katya and Marina are at the heart of the brand and their style vibe is old world romance meets modern glamour. You may recognize the label name as it was recently in the headlines—actor Christina Hendricks wore a stunning Katya Katya dress for her spring wedding in New Orleans. In a move that proves celebrities are just like us, Christina

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40:55

🍾 How Gen Z Are Planning Weddings Differently with...

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2024/06/06

A career in PR and events was the beginning of Cameron Forbes life in party planning. Cameron is founder and principle of Forbes Functions based in New York, and on this show Alison and Cameron chat all about she is planning the perfect parties for Gen Z clients. Calling herself the “Fairy Godmother of Parties,” Cameron tells me no event is too large or too small for her and her team to handle, and Cameron’s goal with every wedding she works on is to make it showstopping and hyper-personalized.

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42:53

🥂 The Art of Wedding Entertaining With Mia Rose &...

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2024/05/30

Juliana Miranda is a Toronto based lifestyle expert and owner Mia Rose & Frank. She creates the most gorgeous personalized embroidered pieces including exquisite table linens, as well beautiful porcelain tableware pieces. Juliana is a former retail executive who worked for luxury brands including Tiffany & Co. and Holt Renfrew—trust when we say she’s a tastemaker and knows the DNA of a great party. We loved catching up with Juliana on this show who shares her amazing entertaining expertise and how

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47:25

👗 The Size Inclusivity Bridal Style Champions With...

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2024/05/16

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

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39:25

💒 Inside Weddings at Nemacolin With Event Designer Ed...

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2024/05/09

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,

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