Letter – Volume 4, Issue 3
"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destinationfull of hope."
- Maya Angelou
When Maya Angelou died in May, the world not only lost an amazing poet and activist, it lost someone who learned a lot about love over the years—and who taught us about it through words.
As industry professionals, we can thank love for the work we do. And we can thank the perseverance of those who love, too. It is precisely love’s superhero-like ability to break barriers and leap fences that leads to any client’s wedding. These days, many barriers are being broken down in the same-sex marriage arena. Laws are changing throughout the world, making it possible for couples to overcome challenges and maintain hope.
In this issue of Wedding Planner Magazine, it’s about the journey and the destination. Navigate the hills and valleys of destination wedding planning for today’s same-sex couples in the final installment of our Same-Sex Marriage Series. Plus, for those interested in adding destination wedding planning to their service line, Ali Phillips, of Chicago’s Engaging Events by Ali, offers her tips as well as those of other destination pros around the world so you can travel that road well informed and prepared.
You’ll also learn what our readers think are the best-kept, secret locales for destination weddings around the globe in Industry Best Practices. And find out the ancient cultural traditions of Scotland and how they are making appearances in today’s modern weddings. This issue is laden with so many tips that you won’t want to put it down. As you read, consider sampling the signature cocktails suggested by one of the master mixologists with The Patina Restaurant Group (p. 25).
Finally, don’t forget about the destination for Business of Brides this year! Join us at Sandals Whitehouse in Whitehouse, Jamaica, on Nov. 8 – 12, for what promises to be a memorable experience filled with networking, education, and fun-in-the-sun! Visit www.BusinessOfBrides.com or www.BridalAssn.com for more information.
