Thank you to Aleit for giving us his valuable input on weddings, telling us what can actually go wrong and how to deal with it. I am confident that every reader will enjoy his personal feature on page 7. He also gives us the benefi t of his expertise on décor on page 90. A big welcome to Gareth Kenna, who gives us his insight into different aspects of planning a typical wedding day. Be sure to read his ‘tongue in the cheek’ article on page 156. During the past few months I was invited to several exclusive destinations, experiencing the luxury of several resorts in Mauritius and also doing reviews on local wedding venues and honeymoon destinations such as Arniston (page 160) and De Grendel in Cape Town. Make sure to read about these incredible venues, as well as the food review on page 60. On your wedding day décor is a high priority, and we are proud to feature a whimsical one-of-a-kind underwater shoot by talented photographer Ilze Moore on page 86. We also have 12 Real Weddings.