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Whether we talk about luxury destination weddings or intimate overseas company getaways, luxe destination events offer a perfect opportunity to gather—and wow—your guests. But not all destination weddings and events are created equal. After decades of doing this work, there are a handful of things we find all of our favourite overseas events all tend […]

Join us and find out more on How to Make Your African Elopement Memorable. Nothing speaks to my soul quite like an African elopement. With incredibly romantic experiences and breathtaking landscapes at your fingertips, I simply love the deep intimacy and opportunity for connection eloping on this rich continent offers. But how, exactly, do you […]

Championing the Rights of Young Girls with VOW for girls October 11 marks what the United Nation has declared “International Day of the Girl Child”—a day to acknowledge the rights and challenges young girls around the world face. Championing the rights of young girls has always been a cause that’s near and dear to our […]

Engagement Photo Ideas: 5 Unexpected Indoor Places to Take Couples’ Photos On sandy beaches. In lush forests. Alongside serene lakes. When it comes to engagement photos,  a few outdoor settings tend to take the cake…over and over again. But I’m all for thinking outside of the box and choosing an engagement shoot setting that’s true […]

Africa is for Lovers: An African Honeymoon for the Ages. Of all the types of trips I have the opportunity to plan for clients, African honeymoons tend to be at the top of my favourites list. It’s so exciting—and rewarding—to get to show a sceptical outside world that Africa can absolutely rival—and even surpass—beloved locales […]

Here’s Everything You Need to Know Of all the things I’ve produced in my two decades as an event planner and creative director, there is one undertaking that feels like the truest representation of my heart and soul: Fifty Four Magazine. Today, then, I’m so thrilled to share with you the news that Fifty Four […]

Getting Real About Guest Experience: 6 Elements that Make a Major Impact at Your Destination Wedding As someone who’s planned and produced destination weddings for nearly two decades, I can confidently say there is one thing that, without fail, makes or breaks an event: guest experience. But what exactly does guest experience even mean—and, more […]

How to Freshen Up Your Spring Wedding: 3 Expert Wedding Design Tips Ah, is there anything more dreamy and hopeful than a spring wedding? With winter gloom officially in the rear-view mirror, fresh flowers in full bloom, and love abound in the fresh air—I love the possibility and promise a spring wedding offers. But with […]

How to Design an Organic Outdoor Wedding Reception that Blends Seamlessly with Nature As someone who’s been immersed in the world of experience-rich destination weddings for nearly two decades, I find few indoor weddings can compete with the beauty, depth, and design opportunities an outdoor wedding reception allows for. With lush foliage, wide-open skies, and […]

5 Signs a Mozambique Wedding is Perfect for You and Yours If you’re searching for an idyllic, unexpected location for a sophisticated destination wedding, today’s post is all you. Jewel-toned ocean waters, unspoiled private islands accessible by boat or helicopter, and luxe accommodations your guests will love you for make Mozambique weddings one of my […]