đThe Artful Bridalwear Designer With Nadia Manjarrez Owner Of Nadia Manjarrez Studio
Release Date: 08/01/2024
đ Unpacking Etsyâs 2026 Spring + Summer 2026 Trend Report With Etsy Trend Expert Dayna Isom Johnson
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We love a deep dive convo with a global trend authority, so this weekâs chat with Dayna Isom Johnsonâa returning guest of Aisle Seatâis a particular treat. Dayna always has her finger on the pulse of whatâs cool, and on this show she takes us through the just dropped Etsy Spring + Summer Trend Report and how it speaks to whatâs happening in weddings. âCouples are really leaning into what they love and having everything at one of the most special days of their lives being a representation of their own style,â Dayna says. Wedding inspiration is coming from multiple...
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đ Why Small Weddings Are 2026âs Most Authentic Celebrations With Sarah Anderson Owner of Wolfville Wedding Chapel
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is a first in Atlantic Canada, offering couples a beautiful one-stop-shop experience to tie the knot in style. Owner Sarah Anderson opened the chapel in the charming downtown area of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, in 2021. Since then, more than 420 couples who have dropped in to say âI doâ from across Canada, as well a few international destinations. âI am really big on keeping things small and beautiful at the chapel, but no less celebratory than a larger wedding,â Sarah shares on the show. âI am a big believer that small doesnât have to mean lesser than.â On this show, host Alison...
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đ Why St. Kitts Is the Perfect Island For Romance With St. Kitts Tourism Authority CEO Kelly Fontenelle
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When you envision a postcard picture-perfect paradise made for romance, St. Kitts ticks all the boxes. This Caribbean island is a cinematic destination thatâs full of natural wondersâsand, sea, rainforest, and verdant mountainsâand itâs one of the places people are buzzing to explore in 2026. On this show, Alison chats with Kelly Fontenelle, CEO of St. Kitts Tourism Authority about whatâs new on the island, her favourite spots for a dreamy destination wedding, and why St. Kitts is a stunning oasis of calm thatâs perfect for couples to unplug and reconnect. We also chat about the...
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đ The Magic of Sapphire Engagement Rings And Modern Heirloom Jewellery With Maggie Aurocco, Founder of bluboho
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Canadian fine jewellery brand has made ethically sourced sapphires a hallmark of their engagement ring designs, many of which are one-of-a-kind. On this show Alison chats with bluboho founder Maggie Aurocco about the brand she founded 16 years ago and why creating modern heirloom pieces has always been a top priority. âFrom day one the focus of bluboho has always been on stunning design that are not just beautiful but heirloom quality,â Maggie says. On this show Maggie shares what inspires her and her creative team, why the Montana sapphires used in blubohoâs engagement ring designs are...
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đ Inside the Making of G&G Weddings Magazine With Executive Editor Amanda Heckert
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Wedding magazines are a particular love for us here at Aisle Seatâhost Alison McGill was the Editor-in-Chief of celebrated Canadian-based publication Weddingbells for many years. On this show, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a beautiful new wedding-focused title, , produced by the creative minds behind the award-winning publication . Executive Editor Amanda Heckert chats with Alison about the inspiration behind G&G Weddings, an idea which had been percolating with the magazineâs editorial team for some time and was born as a result of...
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đĽ Why 2026 Will Be The Year of Trendless Weddings With Alexandria Damouni Founder of Alexandria Damouni Design For OMG Events
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As this year draws to a close, weâre looking ahead to what to expect for 2026 in the world of weddings and this chat with Canadian-based luxury event planner Alexandria Damouni from will get you inspired about the ins and outs of stylish celebrations. For Damouni and her clients, itâs not about whatâs cool for colour palette choices or viral florals, itâs about being intentional in your day. âExperience is trending, and emotion is trending,â Damouni shares with host Alison. On this episode weâll talk about the evolution of the wedding guest experience,...
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âď¸ The Art of Writing Authentic Wedding Words With Brian Franklin Founder of Vows & Speeches
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The most important part of a wedding day is a detail thatâs often not given proper love: the vows. These are powerful words and writing them (along with wedding speeches and a personalized ceremony) can feel overwhelming for many of us which is why hiring a pro to coach you through the process and help you craft the perfect wedding script is a very smart idea. Brian Franklin is founder of Los Angeles-based Vows & Speeches a business he launched four years ago, and his superpower is making you sound amazing. âGetting help with writing your vows doesnât make it less personal, itâs...
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đ Inside the Sparkling World Of Jeweller And Hotelier Kat Florence
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On this show, Alison chats with renowned custom jewellery designer who creates dazzling bespoke pieces. Kat is famous for her one-of-a-kind jewellery crafted with dazzling, rare gemstones (Golconda diamonds are her current obsession) fashioned into collectible pieces that feel at once old world and modern. âI love the contrast of the old with the new,â is how Kat describes her design aesthetic. Kat shares her favourite engagement ring ideas of the moment on this episode, and why she has a particular passion for coloured gemstones. She also talks about her latest business venture, , a...
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đ°â Inside the Vintage Bridal Boom With Cher Thornton Owner of Vintage Bride
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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 Torontoâs 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 decades are currently trending with modern brides, why vintage has become so huge as wedding style...
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â¨The Magic Of Moissanite Gemstones With El&Elle Co-Founders Louis and Justin De Bernardi
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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. âWhen people see moissanite in person, they canât stop talking about the shine that comes from it,â Louis shares. âNot only is this stone more affordable than...
info_outlineNadia Manjarrez is an incredible bridal wear designer who made a huge impact on wedding style since releasing her first collection just a few years ago. Nadia trained for her career in fashion in her native Mexico before moving to New York in 2011 for a design internship and went on to work luxury eveningwear brands including Badgley Mischka and Marchesa. Nadia moved back to Mexico in 2020 and unofficially started her business in her parentâs home when several of her friends commissioned her to design their wedding dressesâthis was the beginning of her atelier, Nadia Manjarrez Studio. On this show Nadia shares everything about her newest collection which is full of romantic and dramatic designs like drop waist gowns, textural tulle and exquisite lace. She talks creative inspirations and why empowering women in her Mexican community is a key part of her brand. Nadia also talks about her own incredible wedding wardrobeâshe had designed looks, all of which were spectacular!