“I’m coming back stronger, better, faster. I’m being selfish.” In an exclusive interview, Guerdy Abraira discusses her cancer journey and triumphant road to remission, career as a leading wedding planner, longtime relationship with her husband, Russell, and what’s next for The Real Housewife

On newsstands today, The Knot Magazine Fall 2024 Celebration Issue features thought-provoking content and expert advice to help couples celebrate their wedding their way

NEW YORK, NY, July 30, 2024 – Let’s all get Guerdyfied! The Knot Magazine, a leading wedding publication, today reveals its Fall 2024 Celebration Issue featuring Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira on the cover. Abraira, an accomplished wedding planner in Miami and a top wedding vendor on The Knot, is the first wedding planner to be on the cover of The Knot Magazine. In the issue, she shares exclusive details about her cancer remission and how the journey inspired her to become “Guerdy 2.0.” Additionally, Abraira discusses her unconventional path to wedding planning and her 24-year marriage with her husband, Russell. The Celebration issue also includes insights from The Knot editorial team and wedding pros, including planning tips, wedding trends, as well as hot-button topics related to the changing dynamics of modern relationships.

“We are thrilled to feature Guerdy Abraira on the cover of The Knot Fall 2024 Celebration Issue. Guerdy’s story of resilience, love and unyielding spirit is a true reason to celebrate. Her strength through her health journey, combined with her unwavering confidence, discipline and eye for design, have made her an inspiration to many,” said Esther Lee, Deputy Editor of The Knot. “At The Knot, we strive to address the topics most important to today’s couples. Our Fall Celebration Issue achieves this by offering inspiring content that explores the unique and diverse ways couples can wed and celebrate their union. This includes expert insights on blending cultures and traditions in weddings, and how modern couples are fostering greater equity and balance in their relationships.”

In the cover story, titled “The Pursuit of Life,” Abraira shares her experience with breast cancer, professional triumphs and renewed purpose. “In the weirdest way, my cancer journey helped me see clearly. I became a new person based on that whole chemical release: Guerdy 2.0,” said Abraira. Bravo’s Executive Producer Andy Cohen praises her strength in the article: “She’s inspiring and utterly fearless.” 

Abraira’s career as an event planner and designer has always been marked by discipline, innovation and hard work. From running events at Florida’s Fisher Island Club to operating her own floral shop, her journey is a testament to her grit and originality. Her meticulous and innovative approach is celebrated by her Real Housewives of Miami cast mate, Dr. Nicole Martin, describing Abraira as someone who “doesn’t do anything at less than 100 percent.” 

Abraira also candidly discusses her own love story with Russell, detailing how the high school sweethearts have endured the test of time and navigated her cancer journey together: “I actually feel like I respect him more now than I did in the beginning. There could’ve been a sense of complacency, but then, once you fall in love again with that person—I think once we had kids, it was like, ‘Oh my God, this is so deep,’” Abraira says.

Additional features in The Knot Magazine Fall 2024 Celebration Issue include:

• “To Love & Disobey,” on how modern couples are changing their vocabulary and transforming their vows.
• “Private Equity,” exploring the trad wife narrative’s effect on marriage.
• “A Matrimonial Mosaic,” on blending traditions in modern weddings.
• “A Bevvy of Options,” uncovering how sober-curious couples and guests are upending the must-drink mentality at weddings. 
• “Don’t Should Yourself,” with journaling exercises to help couples pinpoint the reason for planning a wedding, from Michelle Labuwi, officiant and owner of Swoon Union and a The Knot Ones to Watch honoree.
• “Dusk ’Til Dawn,” on why couples should plan an after-party.
• “Romanticize Your Marriage,” with tips for keeping the magic alive in the mundane.
• “Editors’ Picks,” featuring bold accessories, must-have items for the groom and unique registry additions.
• Real wedding inspiration, including a vibrant Gucci-clad Los Angeles affair and a small Italian countryside wedding that “took intimacy to new heights.”

The Knot Magazine Fall 2024 Celebration Issue is available on newsstands nationwide and online here for single-copy purchases and subscriptions. Couples can turn to The Knot Vendor Marketplace to find and book their dream wedding team. 

About The Knot

The Knot is a leading wedding Vendor Marketplace that connects couples with more than 200,000 local wedding professionals and offers a comprehensive suite of planning tools that includes personalized wedding websites, invitations and registry services that make planning easier to help couples enjoy the experience. The most trusted authority on wedding planning, The Knot reaches a majority of engaged couples in the US through TheKnot.com; a leading wedding planning app with the most 5-star reviews on iOS and Android, The Knot Wedding Planner; The Knot national wedding magazine; and The Knot book series. Since its inception, The Knot has inspired approximately 25 million couples to plan a wedding that’s authentic to them. Visit The Knot online at TheKnot.com and follow on social media: @TheKnot on TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest and Threads and Facebook.com/TheKnot.

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