Destination wedding author and expert, Lisa Light, discusses why destination weddings are so popular today. Lisaâs book, DESTINATION BRIDE: A Complete Guide to Planning Your Wedding Anywhere in the World covers diverse locations and venues in countries all over the world. You will find out how Lisa got started in the business and why she loves planning international events. Her extensive travel background and wedding planning experience is a significant asset when helping couples plan their dream wedding away. Lisa says, âCouples have a desire to plan on their own, but are overwhelmed. If you know how to do it you can do it anywhere around the worldâ.

Lisa offers insider knowledge and answers important questions about planning a wedding away from your hometown. How many guests would you like to invite to your wedding? Do your family and friends share the same vision you have? What do you need to consider when planning a realistic budget? How do you determine your dream destination? Should couples visit the destination in advance? Is the honeymoon combined with the destination wedding? What are some hot spots to have your destination wedding? What is the one island you should pay attention ... read more

We hope you enjoyed listening to the Special Edition Meet the Masters on Location at Kate's Paperie audio podcast.   For your viewing pleasure we have produced a video highlights show of the "Unveiling the Best" bridal event that took place at Kate's Paperie on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.  Here is your chance to get an inside look of our live coverage of the evening.

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Youâre Invited to a Special Bridal Event:  Unveiling the Best at Kateâ's Paperie NYC

Show hosts Holli Ehrlich and Robert Allen are on location to cover events in the world of weddings so you can tune in to wedding planning advice when and where you want.  We are LIVE at Kate's Paperie, one of the nation's most recognized paper stores and destinations for wedding books, stationery, invitations, custom printing services and a beautiful assortment of gifts.

Experts featured are: wedding planner Judy Paulen, Kateâs Paperie Director of Stores Julie Pauly, Darcy Miller Martha Stewart Weddings Editorial Director and author of Our Wedding Scrapbook, Eric Nicolas from Ãlan Artists, Raul Ruiz from Laurence Craig Distinctive Celebrations, Elizabeth White from Carlo's Bakery, Michelle Rago author of Signature Weddings: Creating a Day Uniquely Your Own, Shawn King from Levy Lighting NYC , and photographer Sarah Merians. We talk about the invitations, the music, the food, the cake, the lighting, the flowers, the dÃcor, the photos, the video, and... read more

Susan Southerland, founder Just Marry! the Southeast's premier, full-service wedding planning company, is one of the country's most respected wedding planners. A 20-year veteran of the travel and wedding planning industries, Susan has planned thousands of weddings and related events for couples all over the world.

The economy and the environment are affecting wedding planning spending, but couples can still have the wedding of their dreams. What should your wedding really be about? What are your priorities? How does Susan advise a bride and groom with unrealistic expectations? How important are personal touches? What is the single most important variable in your budget? How can you stretch the dollar when planning your wedding on a smaller budget? Susan has some terrific tips that you may want to consider for venue and vendor options. What is a wedding color wheel? Hear some of Susanâs memorable wedding moments and her best advice for couples just starting the wedding planning process.

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