“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” - William Shakespeare

Whatever our dreams and goals, it’s important to remember that we hold the key to our destinies. While it’s true that the unexpected has a way of interfering once-in-a-while, it’s also true that it’s up to us to get ourselves back on track. In this issue, we invite you to claim your place among the stars, to take your destiny in hand, and pursue your dreams. Do you want to learn more about the destination wedding market and get more actively involved? Meghan Ely has tips and ideas for you in the cover feature on destination weddings. Plus, learn about the highlights of being a Sandals Resorts representative from “Gold” member Laurie Beckmann, MWV™. And we invite you to take a peek at two fabulous destination Real Weddings—one in the gorgeous Santa Ynez Valley in California and the other, a delightfully quirky affair at the Neon Boneyard Park in Las Vegas.Another business line to consider, if you haven’t already, is wedding stationery. In the article within these pages, you'll discover some exciting companies to work with in this revenue stream. Other articles offer you insight into how to get grooms actively involved in the big day, show you the latest trends for transforming your outdoor events, learn the benefits of listing pricing on your wedding website, and illustrate why businesses fail and how to avoid those pitfalls.So turn the pages, explore, read on. And don’t forget to register for the Association of Bridal Consultants Business of Brides Conference in Costa Mesa, Calif., Nov. 8 – 10. Find out more at www.BridalAssn.com!