Vancouver's Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel is a rare gem of a property that sets a beautiful stage for romance. The multi-award-winning hotel is all about modern luxury and is one of the best spots in the city to say 'I do' offering a host of incredible event spaces (with sweeping views of Coal Harbour and the North Shore Mountains) to host events both intimate and grand in scope. On this show Alison chats with Merina Chandra, director of weddings and special events at Fairmont Pacific Rim about the property and what makes it such a dream destination for weddings of all sizes (up to 400 guests!) and styles. "No two weddings are a like at this property," Merina shares. "Couples today are really looking for connection and personalization and this is one of my favourite things about my job." Merina and Alison chat about what celebrations at Fairmont Pacific Rim look like in 2026, why great food and drink is non-negotiable and some savvy insider tips on how to smartly spend your wedding budget.

We love a deep dive convo with a global trend authority, so this week's chat with Etsy's Dayna Isom Johnson—a returning guest of Aisle Seat—is a particular treat. Dayna always has her finger on the pulse of what's cool, and on this show she takes us through the just dropped Etsy Spring + Summer Trend Report and how it speaks to what's happening in weddings. "Couples 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," Dayna says. Wedding inspiration is coming from multiple time periods. Two of her favourite, wedding-centric trends from the report are "Gothic Romance" and the "Botanical Bride." On this episode, Alison and Dayna catch up and talk all about love, modern weddings, the vintage moments couples are embracing for their celebrations, the rise of the analogue culture, and why social media should never ever be the driver or a decision-maker for your wedding day.

Wolfville Wedding Chapel 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 'I do' from across Canada, as well a few international destinations. "I am really big on keeping things small and beautiful at the chapel, but no less celebratory than a larger wedding," Sarah shares on the show. "I am a big believer that small doesn't have to mean lesser than." On this show, host Alison and Sarah chat about what getting married at Wolfville Wedding Chapel looks like, why couples today are choosing to lean into intimate celebrations, and why a fabulous wedding brimming with beautiful details and heart doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag.

When you envision a postcard picture-perfect paradise made for romance, St. Kitts ticks all the boxes. This Caribbean island is a cinematic destination that's full of natural wonders—sand, sea, rainforest, and verdant mountains—and it's 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 what's new on the island, her favourite spots for a dreamy destination wedding, and why St. Kitts is a stunning oasis of calm that's perfect for couples to unplug and reconnect. We also chat about the new bluboho X St. Kitts collab called 'safe travels, wild heart' which is a three-part jewellery collection. The latest drop includes a lineup of eight sparkling, one-of-a-kind engagement rings that perfectly encapsulate the island's magical vibe.

This episode of Aisle Seat podcast is brought to you by St. Kitts Tourism Authority. St. Kitts is an uncrowded yet vibrant destination, ideal for those who want to go off the radar and value unique experiences over traditional getaways. Layers of undulating mountains, beaches with sand that ranges from champagne to midnight black, and one of the few rainforests in the world that is still expanding, St. Kitts is a place you and your loved one can truly disconnect from modern life and connect deeply with each other. Vibrant experiences include visiting a coffee farm in the mountains, hiking through the rainforest with one of the island's medicine men, and swimming coral gardens among vibrant and varied sea life. In St. Kitts, you will not only fall in love with the island, but the people who will make your visit even more unforgettable. St. Kitts is the offbeat choice for a destination wedding, honeymoon, or discreet getaway from every day. This boutique destination is waiting for you to explore at visitstkitts.com. Log on to learn more and start planning your romantic escape.

Canadian fine jewellery brand bluboho 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. "From day one the focus of bluboho has always been on stunning design that are not just beautiful but heirloom quality," Maggie says. On this show Maggie shares what inspires her and her creative team, why the Montana sapphires used in bluboho's engagement ring designs are so magical, she takes us on a journey to St. Kitts which is the inspiration for a three-part collaboration of highly collectible pieces. The bluboho X St. Kitts 'safe travels, wild heart' collection includes eight bespoke engagement rings, plus a stunning lineup of charms inspired by the Caribbean island—there will be a third chapter launching in the autumn of 2026.

This episode of Aisle Seat podcast is brought to you by St. Kitts Tourism Authority. St. Kitts is an uncrowded yet vibrant destination, ideal for those who want to go off the radar and value unique experiences over traditional getaways. Layers of undulating mountains, beaches with sand that ranges from champagne to midnight black, and one of the few rainforests in the world that is still expanding, St. Kitts is a place you and your loved one can truly disconnect from modern life and connect deeply with each other. Vibrant experiences include visiting a coffee farm in the mountains, hiking through the rainforest with one of the island's medicine men, and swimming coral gardens among vibrant and varied sea life. In St. Kitts, you will not only fall in love with the island, but the people who will make your visit even more unforgettable. St. Kitts is the offbeat choice for a destination wedding, honeymoon, or discreet getaway from every day. This boutique destination is waiting for you to explore at visitstkitts.com. Log on to learn more and start planning your romantic escape.

Wedding magazines are a particular love for us here at Aisle Seat—host 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, G&G Weddings, produced by the creative minds behind the award-winning publication Garden & Gun Magazine. Executive Editor Amanda Heckert chats with Alison about the inspiration behind G&G Weddings, an idea which had been percolating with the magazine's editorial team for some time and was born as a result of the popularity of the G&G's online wedding content. Amanda and Alison chat about the joy wedding media brings to readers, the process of having a real wedding covered by the publication, what's trending in weddings for the year ahead and when you can expect the next drop of G&G Weddings—the inaugural issue was such huge hit the editors are already working on a second one.

As this year draws to a close, we're 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 OMG Events will get you inspired about the ins and outs of stylish celebrations. For Damouni and her clients, it's not about what's cool for colour palette choices or viral florals, it's about being intentional in your day. "Experience is trending, and emotion is trending," Damouni shares with host Alison. On this episode we'll talk about the evolution of the wedding guest experience, why weddings need to reclaim their emotional impact and resonance and how couples are redefining what luxury means for their big day.

The most important part of a wedding day is a detail that's 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. "Getting help with writing your vows doesn't make it less personal, it's actually the opposite," Brian shares. On this show he chats with host Alison about what makes for the most meaningful wedding vows and why humour should be a key component of them. Brian also shares some wedding speech disaster stories, his process for working with clients and why rehearsing your wedding vows or speech to ensure a flawless delivery is the secret to public speaking success.

On this show, Alison chats with renowned custom jewellery designer Kat Florence 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. "I love the contrast of the old with the new," 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, Kat Florence Hotels, a luxury boutique property which she opened a year ago in her Canadian hometown of Elora, Ontario. The intimate hotel just won a 2025 Conde Nast Readers' Choice Award; Kat has created the ultimate getaway, a place to slow down, savour and feel extremely well taken care of.

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 decades are currently trending with modern brides, why vintage has become so huge as wedding style choice, tips for finding your dream vintage wedding dress and how much time you realistically need to land an heirloom treasure.