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Oak Park, MI – After more than a decade designing destination weddings around the world, Dana Braun, founder of Aisle + Away Travel Co., has become known for one thing above all else: creating wedding experiences where LGBTQ couples and their guests feel genuinely safe, supported, and celebrated.
As a Certified Destination Wedding & Group Travel Expert and a graduate of the Equality Institute, Braun works exclusively with LGBTQ-affirming destinations, resorts, and vendors. But for her, inclusivity goes far beyond checking boxes.
“A destination wedding isn’t just about the two people getting married,” Braun says. “It’s about the people they’re bringing with them. Their friends. Their families. Their chosen family. Everyone deserves to arrive feeling comfortable, respected, and excited to be there.”
Braun’s approach accounts for the full experience… not only for the couple, but for every guest attending. From selecting destinations with proven LGBTQ protections to working closely with on-site teams and local vendors, she builds weddings with intention at every level. Inclusive language, thoughtful communication, and proactive planning ensure there are no awkward moments, misunderstandings, or safety concerns once guests arrive.
“I don’t ever want a couple or a guest to feel like they have to ‘figure it out’ once they’re already abroad,” she adds. “My job is to think ten steps ahead so they don’t have to.”
In addition to her planning work, Braun is committed to supporting LGBTQ-owned businesses and engaging responsibly with local communities in the destinations she works in. Her advocacy has earned her a reputation within the travel industry as a trusted ally and an outspoken proponent of more inclusive destination wedding practices.
Through Aisle + Away Travel Co., Braun continues to redefine what destination wedding planning can look like when experience, empathy, and representation are treated as non-negotiable.
