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Visit our blog, destinationido.com/blog, to get frequent updates on products perfect for weddings away, places our traveling editors visit, beauty tips and tricks, gorgeous destination wedding dresses and all things travel, romance or wedding related! Need even more inspiration beyond what graces our gorgeous blog? Discover our oh-so-lovely social media community: @Destinationido.

12 EDITOR’S LETTER

14 WEDDED WISDOM Get the inside scoop and helpful insights on the wedding world.

16 INSIDER TRAVELING No matter the destination, here are some helpful travel tips and must-know info.

18 ON THE HORIZON Stay up-to-speed on recent hotel happenings and wedding and travel trends.

FASHION FORWARD50 Scotland: Magic on the Isle of Skye A dramatic landscape provides

the perfect backdrop for a romantic affair.

58 Island Style in Lanai Check out our fresh spin on

Hawaiian island wedding style.66 The Bold & The Beautiful in Santa

Barbara – These colorful nuptials prove that a bold palette equals a beautiful wedding.

72 Edgy Inspiration in Palm Springs This wedding inspiration is as fashion forward as it gets.

56 ASK THE EXPERT – Five Tips for Selecting Wedding Attire Beth Chapman, a wedding industry fashion expert, shares her helpful insights to ensure you select the best duds for your “I do’s.”

64 ADVENTURES IN ETIQUETTE – Navigating Fashion Faux Pas We address your burning fashion questions – from how to handle a risqué family member to an overly opinionated fiancé.

90 GUEST BOOK – Winter Style: Your Go-To Guide for a Winter Wedding The idea of a snowy, winter wedding is romantic, but it can come with some unique obstacles. We share how to navigate icy issues and pull off an unforgettable cold-weather event.

92 REAL-LIFE WEDDINGS Our real-life weddings are back and bigger than ever – we’re bringing you a bonus, eighth real wedding! Feast your eyes on a luxury Cali confection, an oceanfront Maui event, an on-trend Punta Mita wedding, a stunning Georgia soiree, a boho Costa Rica bash, a charmer in Key West, a sentimental St. John occasion and over-the-top elegance in Palm Beach.

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A dreamy Palm Beach destination wedding was the clear choice for

Tera and Nick. The couple met in the sixth grade and Tera spent countless family vacations on the island. “Nick also fell in love with the island during his first visit and proposed there too!” says the bride. Because of the special place the couple holds in their hearts for Palm Beach, they and 165 of their closest friends and family made the trip to Flori-da to celebrate their W-day.

The couple said planning a destination wedding was a breeze thanks to the talented people who helped out every step of the way. Internet searches, wed-ding magazines, personal referrals and their wedding planner were all important resources during the planning process.

Before the wedding, the couple hosted a welcome party in Palm Beach and a pool party at The Breakers, which was a nice opportunity for the guests to enjoy some sunshine before the wedding activities.

“A dream come true!” was the only way the couple could describe their wedding. “My cousin officiated the wedding, so that made the ceremony even more spe-cial and personal,” says the happy bride.

Words by Kyra Goodman

Images by Jacqui Cole Photography

Wedding Planning by Lisa Bascomb of GiaBella Weddings

TERA + NICK

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with your groom, the day truly

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The bride’s favorite moment was seeing her groom for the first time while she walked down the aisle with her father by her side. “There was so much anticipation and it was such an incredible moment that I’ll be forever grateful for,” says Tera.

The bride described the reception in one word: fun! “The combination of the dining experience, the band, the music and the sparkler exit made for an incredible evening. We had chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches with rainbow sprinkles passed on the dance floor and a Chicago style hot dog stand full of toppings, which was a special detail that our guests loved.”

“Soak it up!” recommends Tera. “Savor each and every moment with your groom, the day truly does fly by and it’s important to take a moment together to share such a special day.”

VENDORS: Photographer: Jacqui Cole Photography, jacquicole.com, Wedding Planner: Lisa Bascomb with GiaBella Weddings, giabellaweddings.com, Ceremony/Reception Site: The Breakers Palm Beach Resort, thebreakers.com, Florist: Design Studio at The Breakers, thebreakers.com, Stationery: All She Wrote and Able Invitations and Stationery, allshewrote.com and ableinvitations.com, Gown Designer: Mira Zwillinger, mirazwillinger.com, Groom’s Clothing Designer: Suitsupply and Tom Ford, suitsupply.com and tomford.com, Bridesmaids/Groomsmen’s Clothing Designer: Lula Kate and Formally Modern Tuxedo, lulakate.com and formallymodern.com, Videographer: McKnight Media, mcknightmedia.com, Bagpiper: Graeme Massie, Calligrapher: Bien Fait Calligraphy, bienfaitcalligraphy.com, Dresser: Lenyce Boyd with Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon, baciobacio.com, Hair & Makeup: Lotus Hair Studio, lotushairstudio.com, Transportation: Palm Beach Tours and Transportation, pbtt.com, Music: The Powerhouse Group, thepowerhousegroup.com

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