đ How To Plan A Magical Destination Wedding at Cedar Lakes Estate With Co-Owner Lisa Karvellas
Release Date: 09/19/2024
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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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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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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...
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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 for a happy marriage. Sara also chats about the etiquette surrounding wedding gifting and the...
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The custom engagement ring is having a mega-moment thanks to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. So too are romantic old mine cuts and elongated shapes, and on this show we get into all of these Taylor-centric trends with Cathy Shen, a Vancouver-based jewelry designer and owner of . Creating bespoke engagement rings is the foundation of Cathyâs Vancouver-based business and she is passionate about pieces stacked with meaning, and personalization. âIf you want something very intentional you go to a small jeweler or designer to create that piece which reflects you and your partner,â Cathy...
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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 weekâs show host Alison chats with Alexandra Clement McNamara, creative director and founder of in Toronto about how couples are making their celebrations authentic and uniquely in 2025. Alexandra also shares an insider look at whatâs we can expect to see trending for 2026 weddings which she and her team are well into working on with clients. Expect to see more intimate weddings and classical European influence when it comes to...
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Wedding content creators have become a star wedding vendor which are essential for every modern wedding. On this show I chat with Jana Janevska, founder of Calgary-based Wedding Day Bestie, about the evolving role of the wedding content creator and how she has seen her business explode since she booked her first wedding back in 2023. Jana recently made headlines as the wedding content creator for the wedding of TikTok mega star Madeleine White who had her dream day in Santorini this past July, a celebration that literally broke the internet with incredible social content. Jana worked with the...
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On this weekâs show, we have a returning guest who was actually the very first person Alison welcomed on Aisle Seat. Angel Spendlove is the co-owner and creative director of Canadian bridal brand , a label loved for itâs cool bride vibes and which was one of the first in the wedding space to offer paired back, modern styles with easy and effortless silhouettes and innovative fabrics like linen and micro sequins. & For Loveâs latest collection âThe Lovers,â Angel leaned into her formative years as a ballerina for inspiration and on this show, she talks about the...
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If you are considering a wedding on location in a tropical paradise, this show is for you. Our guest this week is a destination wedding expert Karolina Fernandes owner of who is a specialist in planning dreamy celebrations in the Caribbean and Mexico. As we chatted about a few episodes back with Sydney Stanback from Pinterest, the tropical destination wedding is one of the biggest wedding trends of 2025. People are looking to check out and relax for their party in a location that is equal parts chill and super-chic. On this show Karolina and I chat about the hottest places to say âI doâ...
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This week Alison has a sparkling chat with Mercedes Smith owner and designer at , a custom jewelry design studio in Toronto who create the most gorgeous pieces. We love to talk about diamonds, bling trends and engagement rings here and Mercedes and Alison became fast friends on this show because they speak the same love language when it comes to fine jewelry. Mercedes gets into what sheâs loving when it comes to engagement rings, how the average carat size for a centre diamond is on the rise (thank you lab diamonds!), how she and the team at Alexis Gallery work to create dream engagement...
info_outlineIf 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 + Leisureâs Worldâs 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 incredible event venue under the leadership of sisters Lisa and Stephanie Karvellas. These women have created a one-of-a-kind event destination on the grounds of their childhood home, a luxe, rustic escape which is all about incredible food, service, and creating unforgettable experiences. Itâs also favourite spot of celebritiesâactor Beanie Feldstein and her wife Bonnie Chance-Roberts married there in 2023 and the gorgeous day was featured in Vogue. On this show, I chat with co-owner Lisa to learn all about weddings as Cedar Lakes Estate and why itâs one of North Americaâs premiere destination wedding spots.