2011 Fall/Winter Issue

Words by Courtney Cox
Cover photo courtesy of Stephanie Williams with This Modern Romance

Believe it or not, it’s that time again! Yet another glossy-paged, inspiration-filled issue of Destination I Do has hit stands! Our Fall/Winter 2011 issue launched today and we’re as excited as ever to share with you what you’ll find between covers. Real-life bride Megan sets the tone on our cover as she’s ready to get honeymooning post-wedding. This is one of our favorite covers ever and was captured by the amazingly talented Stephanie Williams of This Modern Romance.
For our Fashion Forward department we stuck close to home, capturing the urban city of Phoenix and the sandy sunsets of the Sonoran Desert. Our models brought elegance to a 100-year old ice house in downtown and sophistication to the Superstition Mountains of Arizona.
As always, the writers and editors at Destination I Do traveled far and wide to bring you the inside scoop on honeymoon hot spots, but also those romantic destinations you might not have thought of on your own. Contrast town and country in London & Paris or set sea from Seattle to the San Juan Islands.
Destination I Do Magazine’s Editor in Chief, Jennifer Stein, took a dream trip to Hawaii to bring readers the utmost in luxurious accommodations. For non-land lovers we’ve got some down-under trips which will take you diving off the coast of Honduras in Utila and snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
The Real Weddings section is always a crowd-pleaser, so we’ve gone above and beyond this issue to bring you the inside scoop on five couples destination weddings. Find out what they got for the money with budgets ranging from 10K to 150K.
This is all just a tiny taste of what you can find in our Fall/Winter 2011 issue. Want to pick one up? You can find Destination I Do at Barnes & Noble, select Borders and other fine book retailers worldwide. Don’t have one of these nearby – no problem! It’s easy to subscribe on our web site and the issue will be delivered to your door in about a week. If you love this issue as much as we do, then share the love and spread the word! As always, thanks for your continued support and love of all things Destination I Do.

 

Marvelous Marcy: I met her at the Damned show on Valentine’s Day 2010 at Slim’s. I don’t know how I could have missed such a cool and talented gal who lived in the SF Mission District for so long (a tiny hamlet of hipsters). I knew she was a photographer of some renown: she shot legendary bands such as the Damned and even First Lady, Michelle Obama (oh, and did I mention, weddings?). Then we got busy with life and work and lost touch but always wanted to reconnect. She saw a Tweet about my work on the Sea Shepherd App and reached out. Little did I know that she was a lover of animals and was also trying to help save endangered cheetahs. It’s like a match made in heaven: two punk rock aficionados affiliated with the bridal industry finally bond over their work in animal conservation. A little random? Maybe. Very San Francisco? You betcha! I think I’ll send Evan Willams a thank you note, because Twitter, as much as it can drive me mental, has a tangible purpose beyond endless self promotion and marketing – it can bring people together…read on to check out one of the most ‘feel good all over honeymoons’ Cheetah Watch Safari Botswana….Stay tuned for more of Marcy Mendelson’s snaps in future posts!

Many couples want to do more than sit on a beach, they want adventure, they want to give back… and they want five star treatment.

I’ve been photographing the weddings and parties of free spirits and artists for many a year.  As a recent development, I’ve entered the world of conservation, for the cheetah specifically.

Due to the generosity of planners & eco-lodges in South Africa and Botswana, I’ve been able to arrange a luxury safari focused on the cheetah at a priced at a nearly $4k discount.  Not only that, a tax-deductable portion goes to Cheetah Conservation Botswana. We will be a small, focused group in beautiful, remote locations known for their wild cheetah!

Take the road less traveled: Cheetah Conservation Botswana

All my photography work goes toward the production of the cheetah conservation documentary.  Special for the Anti-Brides out there: 15% off photo packages.  Mention “Antibride Cheetah” in your request. http://marcymendelson.com

Join me, conservation photographer and National Geographic contributor, and famed safari guide and author, Peter Allison on a unique journey as we explore the best regions in Southern Africa and Botswana to see cheetah in the wild.   Luxury accommodations in spectacular settings include all game drives in open vehicles with experienced game rangers on private land that allow off road access and the ability to follow animals at night.  This is truly the trip of a lifetime.

About:

Marcy is a wedding, event, press & conservation photographer based in San Francisco, California. She has exhibited her work in London, San Francisco and Philadelphia, and recently at Scream Gallery as the recipient of the London Calling prize.  As a photojournalist she has shot for The Times of London, documented the classic punk rockers, The Damned, and freelances with SIPA Press as an ongoing contributor with assignments as varied as NYC Fashion Week and the First Lady Michelle Obama.

Her fondness for the cheetah began as a young child reading her parents’ National Geographic magazines and fascinated by PBS nature specials. She was compelled to act when she recently learned about the continued decline in cheetah populations outpacing conservation programs.  Special for Antibrides, she is offering 15% off photo packages with mention of “Antibride Cheetah”, and promoting her Cheetah Safari for Conservation.

And if you ask nicely, she’ll teach you how to samba..

Cheetah-Watch.com

MendelsonImages.com

Words and Images: Marcy Mendelson

 

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Being a bridesmaid or groomsman is known to be a stressful, if meaningful, pursuit. There’s pressure to ensure that things run smoothly come W-day and that your BFF is the happiest they’ve ever been. For many bridal party members, perhaps the most nerve-racking moment comes mid-dinner. It’s time for the toasts. Public speaking is already frightening to a large majority of the population, but factor in hundreds of guests you don’t really know, alcohol and emotional exhaustion – and you’ve got a potentially disastrous situation….

But, have no fear! We’ve looked to the book, Consider it Done: Accomplish 228 of Life’s Trickiest Tasks for answers. Released in February of this year, Consider it Done tackles some of life’s most difficult situations and offers well-rounded advice for how to make it through. The book’s author is Julie Subotky, the founder of her own personal concierge and lifestyle management company. She’s been charged with throwing concert after parities, charity events and catering to celebrities’ every need. Julie even had to write a toast for a client to read to the bride at a wedding! She’s sharing what she’s learned from experience and has some tips for writing the perfect toast:

• IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU: The number one key to a successful toast it to make it about the person you are toasting. Don’t talk about yourself. It’s fine to let people in on some little secret, but if you’re going to include yourself in the story, you’d better make it something really funny or interesting. Honestly, no one cares about how much beer the two of you used to drink in college. Think of something great to say about the person, or keep your mouth quiet.
• KEEP IT TASTEFUL: Is the room full of family and aged relatives, or close childhood friends? The latter gives you a little more permission to tell all. Still, unless it’s a bachelor or bachelorette party, keep it PG, or at least PG-13. And though some teasing is fine, don’t go overboard. Nothing will make a bride madder than too many jokes at her or her beloved’s expense. Make sure you steer clear of humor involving sex, physical features, or any other areas that might offend. Jokes should be short and sweet, like the rest of your toast.
• BE BRIEF: This is perhaps the most important rule of toast writing. Whatever the occasion, you’re making people put their meals and conversations on hold while they listen to you, so once you cross the five-minute line, you’re in dangerous territory. Rehearse your toast beforehand and time yourself, keeping in mind that there will (hopefully) be pauses for laughter.
• GET PERSONAL: Start by jotting down a few key things about the person you are planning to toast. These should be personal, but not too personal (no embarrassing childhood anecdotes), and specific. The more you celebrate the person’s unique personality traits, the better.
• FOLLOW THE FORMULA: A good plan for success is this: introduction (briefly state who you are and your relationship to the person), joke, joke, a few heartfelt words (not too many—or you may come off as too heavy or corny, and you’ll lose the crowd), then raise a glass. And before you sit back down, don’t forget to acknowledge and thank the audience.
• ADD A TWIST: Remember, you can always do something out of the ordinary. Have the couple sit back-to-back. Have them remove their shoes and instruct them to keep one of their own shoes and hand their other shoe to the other person. You will then read a series of questions and have them vote by holding up the shoe. The shoe they hold up is who they are voting for. Questions can be anything you choose, for example: Who is a better dresser? Who calls their mother more? Whose mother calls more? Keep it to five minutes, and then, end with the heartfelt words. This is a crowd-pleaser and a great way to get both bride and groom involved.
• And finally, IT’S ALWAYS GOOD TO USE A QUOTE AND HAVE NOTES. But don’t write the whole toast out, or you’ll sound inauthentic and rehearsed. The key to writing a toast in advance is making it seem you like you didn’t.

Hopefully these tips will make your job as bridesmaid or groomsman that much easier. For other tips and tricks on how to make it through life’s awkward situations, pick up a copy of Consider it Done: Accomplish 228 of Life’s Trickiest Tasks.

 

The Hudson - your urban oasis...

Urban adventure, daredevil design, and true affordability meet in Hudson, the ultimate lifestyle hotel for the 21st century. Located on the 15th floor, Sky Terrace is a large private landscaped terrace with sweeping city and Hudson River views – all for the exclusive enjoyment of hotel guests.

Soho House Pool

The Soho House rooftop has fantastic views over the West Village and the Hudson River. Members and guests, as well as those staying in the hotel, can lie on loungers or sit at tables for drinks and breakfast, lunch and dinner daily during the summer months. Where else can you brunch poolside, next to an all-glass balcony and take in panoramic views of New York City? Or go for a dip in the pool, bathing in the sun while sipping a Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail? This refreshing drink made with fresh lemons, muddled strawberries and vodka has been a rooftop favorite since its opening  - even Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte enjoyed it in a summer episode. The Soho House Rooftop truly is the ultimate summer destination in Manhattan.

Rooftop glamour under the stars....

Hudson Hotel: Sky Terrace & Private Park

Urban adventure, daredevil design, and true affordability meet in Hudson, the ultimate lifestyle hotel for the 21st century. Located on the 15th floor, Sky Terrace is a large private landscaped terrace with sweeping city and Hudson River views – all for the exclusive enjoyment of hotel guests. It is the ideal spot for soaking up the sun and enjoying a quiet drink and light fare while admiring the breathtaking panorama below. The Sky Terrace offers free WiFi and is open to hotel guests, Global Card holders and Invite Only VIP Guests. Another refuge lies in the heart of the elevated lobby – an enchanting Private Park with towering 45-foot trees, ivy-covered walls, and an inspired assortment of antique and modern garden furniture. Outfitted with heaters and a glass roof, it is Hudson’s own microcosm of Central Park: an extraordinary refuge for eating, drinking, relaxing, and enjoying the outdoors while removed from the bustle of the city below.

Photo Credits: Hudson Hotel, Soho House

 

Destination I Do magazine

Our next issue is rapidly approaching and we’re now looking for more real readers. So, attention all you dedicated followers out there! Are you currently planning a destination wedding or planned one in the past with the help of Destination I Do? If so, share your story with us and you just might find yourself gracing the pages of Destination I Do’s Fall/Winter 2011 issue.

If you’re interested in being featured in our Fall/Winter 2011 Real Readers section send the following things to courtney@destinationidomag.com by May 31st.

• A jpeg image of yourself with an issue of the magazine (it doesn’t have to be the most recent issue.)
• An explanation of how Destination I Do has helped you.
• What you did/plan to do for your destination wedding or where you went for your honeymoon. (If the location was featured in Destination I Do.)
• Your name and email address.

We look forward to seeing all of your wonderful submissions. Thanks in advance and spread the word if you know someone else who has been helped by Destination I Do Magazine. Also, don’t forget to have your materials to us by May 31st.

Words by Courtney Cox

 

Best press trip ever...

It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time again. Yet another beautiful issue of Destination I Do Magazine hits stands today. I know it’s still snowy and glacial across most of the country, but picking up the Spring/Summer 2011 issue of Destination I Do is sure to bring some sunshine to your day! We strive to bring equal parts inspiration and information to every issue and we think we hit the nail on the head with our latest edition.

For our Fashion Forward department there are two gorgeous photo shoots each with its own style and pizzazz. If a tropical wedding is your aim or if it’s down-home vintage all the way, look to this issue’s Fashion Forward for ideas on dresses, décor and details. Our Spring Cover is a shot from our Mt. Hood, Oregon Fashion Forward Shoot. Behind the lens was the marvelously talented Phyllis Lane who captured this shot on Lost Lake in Hood River.

So, what else does this issue have to offer? As always, the writers at Destination I Do traveled far and wide to some of the romantic destination wedding and honeymoon locales across the globe. The uber-fab Anti-Bride gives readers the inside scoop on the original “City of Love” – Paris and the emerald isle of Ireland. One writer traveled to Indonesia for his honeymoon and discovered a surfer’s paradise.

Destination I Do Magazine’s Editor in Chief, Jennifer Stein, took a whirlwind trip through Sweden and discovered Scandinavian love nests that are too good to pass up. I, Courtney Cox, took a trip to Hawaii that was an absolute delight and fit for any honeymooner or destination wedding couple. There are many other destinations to discover amongst the colorful, glossy pages.

Often our readers’ favorite department is the Real-Life Weddings and frankly we can’t blame them. The weddings in this issue continue to take it to the next level with personalization and unique style. There are some love stories here that will melt your heart and images that will take your breath away. From a chateau in France to the rolling hills of Columbia – there’s a wedding here that will inspire you in planning your own destination wedding.

This is all just a tiny taste of what you can find in our Spring/Summer 2011 issue. Want to pick one up? You can find Destination I Do at Barnes & Noble, select Borders and other fine book retailers worldwide. Don’t have one of these nearby – no problem! It’s easy to subscribe on our web site and the issue will be delivered to your door in about a week. If you love this issue as much as we do, then share the love and spread the word! As always, thanks for your continued support and love of all things Destination I Do.

Words by Courtney Cox
Cover photo courtesy of Phyllis Lane

 

The Great Barrier Reef rocks!

One of the biggest perks of working for Destination I Do, in my opinion, is the amazing trips we get to go on. We don’t feature any destination or property in Destination I Do Magazine without first visiting it ourselves. This is not only great for readers who are guaranteed quality advice, but it’s great for us too! Recently, I was the lucky staffer who ultimately got chosen to go on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure down under – Queensland, Australia here I come!

I will be writing in depth about the different activities I got to do and the amazing places I stayed for Destination I Do’s Fall/Winter 2011 issue. I’m currently in the thick of things in Australia and it’s go, go, go from dusk until dawn. While it’s exhausting, I’m not complaining because I want to see and do as much as possible while in Australia. When I get back, I’ll be sure and fill you all in on some more details of my trip and share some of my favorite photos.

Until then, here are just a few of the things I’ve been doing. Like I said, stay tuned for a more in depth post about my amazing 10-day Australian adventure!

- Overnight at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
- Glow Worm Tour
- Tour of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Stay and tour Hamiliton Island – Oprah stayed here!
- Travel to world-famous Whitehaven Beach by Seaplane
- Dinner cruise of Whitsunday Islands
- Snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef

As you can tell, we’re up to some pretty exciting stuff here at Destination I Do Magazine. I hope you’re as excited to read about my Australian adventure in the Fall/Winter 2011 issue as I am to write about it!

Photo: courtesy of Flickr
Words: Courtney Cox

 

Baby it's cold outside, but warm inside!

Valentines Day: “Eat. Ski. Love” at the Sky Lodge
Park City’s Most Intimate Luxury Hotel

Guests looking for a romantic getaway need look no further than The Sky Lodge, where superb dining, majestic, snow-covered mountains, massages, and even a hot-tub turndown, await

(PARK CITY, UT; January 24, 2011)—Love is in the air this winter in Park City, where The Sky Lodge will offer those seeking a romantic getaway more than one reason to plan an escape to the mountains. Starting February 11, 2011, couples traveling to the legendary resort town in Utah can book the “EAT.SKI.LOVE” package and recharge with a few days of intimate pampering at the 33-suite luxury property in the heart of Old Town.

Post lift - warm up in your hot tub....

In addition to enjoying the shopping and dining on Main Street, and award-winning skiing and boarding available just steps from The Sky Lodge, lovebirds can also choose to stay in and indulge in a restful respite filled with culinary delights, entertainment, and a host of romantic delights designed to provide them with an unforgettable getaway.

The “EAT.SKI.LOVE” package is available for $749.99 per night (taxes and fees not included), based on double occupancy and a two-night minimum requirement, and includes:

• One-bedroom suite deluxe accommodations with private hot tub on balcony

• Nightly hot tub turndown, including a split bottle of Champagne

• Dinner for two at Zoom, owned and operated by Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort

• Dinner for two at Easy Street Brasserie, prepared by The Sky Lodge’s Chef Scott Boberek

• Two lift tickets to Park City Mountain Resort or Deer Valley

• $100 credit towards any service at Amatsu Spa, including treatments such as the Couples Serenity or Couples Escape

The Sky Lodge’s special “EAT.SKI.LOVE” package is available February 11, 2011 through the end of ski season—April 10, 2011. Some blackout dates apply. To book the package, please call 435.658.2500 or visit www.theskylodge.com. Additional nights can be booked. Please inquire for rate at time of booking.

Romantic rooms at The Sky Lodge command spectacular views of Old Town and the Wasatch Mountains. Standard features include grand-entry foyers, designer kitchens with granite slab countertops and commercial-grade appliances, spacious living areas with fireplaces, and decks with relaxing hot tubs. Bedrooms are appointed with Anichini Egyptian cotton, 400-thread count linens, custom beds, and multi-level lighting, while master baths feature indulgent Kohler soaking tubs, double vanity sinks, European glass showers with multiple shower heads, and stone flooring. Accommodations are equipped with flat panel HDTVs and Bose surround-sound systems with iPod cradles.

The Sky Lodge honors the traditions of the finest boutique resort hotels throughout the world, delivering a highly personalized experience, in an intimate yet fun and alternative setting that consistently exceeds the expectations of even the most sophisticated travelers. With 33 exclusive one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites, loaded with traditional craftsmanship and high-tech conveniences, this unique hotel has been featured on Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s Hot List, as well as on Robb Report’s “Best of the Best” list. The Sky Lodge, managed by Gemstone Hotels & Resorts, offers the finest amenities in Park City—exceptional dining, luxurious spa, adventure activities—all situated in the magical setting of the Wasatch Mountains, and is located at 201 Heber Ave., at the corner of Heber and Main streets, in the heart of Park City’s historic Old Town district.

For additional information, or to make hotel reservations, call 435.658.2500 or visit www.theskylodge.com. The Sky Lodge is also on Facebook and Twitter.

 

Merry Xmas to the bold, (very cold!), committed, courageous Steve Irwin crew.

Happy Holidays from Puerto Rico! Thanking Destination I Do Magazine, and La Concha Resort, I’m enjoying a glorious view of waves crashing on the beach Christmas morning, with a cup of strong local coffee, and thinking of those in a different part of the ocean wondering how they are spending Christmas morning. I hope they had a nice, hot breakfast, good coffee and laughter all around. If I could airlift freshly baked croissants, Eggs Benedict, mimosas, and Arabica espresso, I certainly would! I hope they are taking the morning to connect with each other and aren’t missing the families they left behind too much. Whatever they are doing, that one thing is clear: they are there for a reason. Operation No Compromise is a showdown in the Southern Ocean that could affect the way governments and private industries treat the rightful inhabitants of those seas for years to come.

The commitment of the 88 members of the Steve Irwin Sea Shepherd crew is unassailable. They are committed, brave, courageous, and most likely, very cold! If you still  haven’t made up your mind what to get your loved one for Christmas, are looking for a non-profit to love, or the couple who has everything and wants to give the gift of change (instead more gifts you don’t need), here’s a great place to make that happen: Donate now.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to every heroic member of Neptune’s Navy, you inspire us every day.

Dispatch Captain Paul Watson

Excerpted from Seashepherd.org

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
At length did cross an Albatross,
Thorough the fog it came;
The ship drove fast, loud roared the blast
And southward aye we fled.
And now there came both mist and snow,
And it grew wondrous cold:
And ice, mast-high, came floating by,
As green as emerald.

-Samuel Taylor Coleridge

It is Christmas Day down here in the Southern Ocean, Christmas Eve in North America and Europe.  This is the seventh holiday season that I have spent here at the bottom of our beautiful planet in the Southern Ocean. Christmas for me is becoming more and more associated with icebergs and penguins rather than reindeer and Christmas trees.

We have three ships scattered across this blue grey vastness called the Southern Ocean and they are now actively searching for the arrival of the Japanese fleet, anticipated within the next few days.  It is an ocean of immense size, our search area is profoundly expansive, and the whaling fleet is not operating in their usually predictable pattern. They could easily be to the east of us, or they could be to the west. The job of finding them is never easy and especially this year when they have compromised their so-called scientific survey area by announcing they may kill whales anywhere in the Southern Ocean instead of their designated survey zones.

What we certainly do know is that this Christmas no whales were killed and that is a very encouraging start to our search. Gauging their speed and their departure time, we estimate it will be another four to five days before they are in any position to kill whales.

Captain Paul Watson and crew aboard the Steve Irwin for the 2010-11 Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign, Operation No Compromise.

It is also very encouraging that we have 88 crew from 22 nations that have chosen to be on a ship in rough, cold waters, in a remote and at times deadly sea, searching for whalers instead of enjoying a Christmas dinner with friends and family, warm and secure on land.  It is these passionate volunteers that make Sea Shepherd an effective organization. We are what we are and we do what we do because of their passion, their dedication, and their commitment.
Our ship crews, our onshore support team, and our supporters, are an inspiring trilogy of passion for the whales, and it is inspiring to see and benefit from all of their efforts by people coming from all over the world joining together for this noble endeavor.

The Japanese whalers are a stubborn bunch and although massively in debt, the Japanese government continues to subsidize their illegal operations in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. It is always amusing to see so-called capitalist countries practice corporate communism by granting welfare to losing enterprises.

Will this be their last year? I certainly hope so but if it is not, we must be prepared to return again next year and the year after that if necessary. Our resolve to defend the whales must endure over their resolve to kill them.

Today, the ship is rolling and bucking violently under assault by heavy winds from the west. The air is bitingly cold and the salt spray has been whipping our faces mercilessly. As unpleasant as that can be, it is also exhilarating to be down in these harsh but awesomely immense seas with the swells rolling the ship beneath our feet.  The skies are a bleak grey but the accompanying albatrosses with their impressive wingspans glide back and forth before us, as if to herald our progress southward.

The crews of the three ships represent a diversity of concerned people from around the world. On board the Gojira we have a member of the Victorian Legislative Council, Nathan Murphy, a sitting member for the state’s Labor Party. The Gojira crew also includes electrician Kevin McQuinty who is the brother of former Western Australia’s Attorney General Jim McQuinty. The rest of the Gojira’s crew, commanded by Locky MacLean from France, are nine men and two women from the United States, Australia, Canada, France, and Great Britain. There are forty crewmembers on the Steve Irwin and the balance of the “Crazy 88” are onboard the Bob Barker under the command of Captain Alex Cornelissen of the Netherlands. Alex is also Sea Shepherd’s Galapagos Director.

All three ships have incredible crews combining experience, skills, abilities, and most importantly, a deep passion for defending the whales of the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary.  We have crewmembers from North and South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia. All six continents are represented as we work to defend the ecological integrity of the seventh continent of Antarctica.

I’m proud of every single one of my crewmembers and I am also proud of the fact that these 88 passionate people are backed by hundreds of equally passionate onshore volunteers and thousands of supporting members. The ships cannot operate without crew, the crew cannot operate without onshore support, and the onshore supporters cannot operate without a solid support base. It is this trilogy of our combined ship crew, onshore crew, and supporters that makes what we do possible.

Now on Christmas Day of 2010, we are in the Southern Ocean once again, stronger and better organized than ever before and with a single goal – to stop the slaughter of the whales.

I can’t think of a better place to be on Christmas Day than where we are right now. I also can’t think of a greater gift to thank all of our supporters with than the lives of the whales that we have already saved and those that are to come.  I am confident that this will be a very dramatic but very successful season for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

On behalf of my crews on the Steve Irwin, Bob Barker, and Gojira – Merry Christmas and thank you for supporting your ships at sea!

Credits:

Dispatch from Captain Paul Watson, Barbara Veiga photo, and No Compromise logo all excerpted from Seashepherd.org website.

 

Rock your runway on our pages 2011!

For those of you who have kindly run out and picked up our latest issue, you probably noticed a new addition to the magazine in the form of our Real Readers section. We’ve found a way to give back to our readers while showing potential destination brides the ways in which Destination I Do can help. The section showcases real Destination I Do readers as they share their story of how our magazine has helped them.

Our next issue is rapidly approaching and we’re now looking for more real readers. So, attention all you dedicated followers out there! Are you currently planning a destination wedding or planned one in the past with the help of Destination I Do? If so, share your story with us and you might just find yourself gracing the pages of Destination I Do’s Spring/Summer 2011 issue.

Check out our Winter issue - just hit the stands!

If you’re interested in being featured in our Spring/Summer 2011 Real Readers sections send the following things to courtney@destinationidomag.com by December 17.

Submission List:

-A jpg image of yourself with an issue of the magazine (it doesn’t have to be the most recent issue.)

-An explanation of how Destination I Do has helped you.

-What you did/plan to do for your destination wedding or where you went for your honeymoon. (If the location was featured in Destination I Do.)

-Your name and email address.

We look forward to seeing all of your wonderful submissions. Thanks in advance and spread the word if you know someone else who has been helped by Destination I Do Magazine. Also, don’t forget to have your materials to us by December 17.