In an exclusive interview, Ally Brooke opens up about her engagement, excitement about planning her 2025 wedding and her self-love journey. “It’s been my life’s dream to be married.” 

On newsstands today, The Knot Magazine Winter 2024 Engagement Issue features inspiring content and expert advice to help couples celebrate their wedding their way.

NEW YORK, NY, October 29, 2024 – It’s all about the YES! The Knot Magazine, a leading wedding planning publication, today reveals its Winter 2024 Engagement Issue, featuring singer and former Fifth Harmony member Ally Brooke on the cover. With multiple career milestones behind her—such as a Top 10 Billboard hit, finishing third on Dancing with the Stars and publishing her memoir, Finding Your Harmony—Brooke is ready to embark on her next exciting chapter: saying “yes” to forever with fiancé and former Fifth Harmony touring manager Will Bracey. In this issue, she shares exclusive details about how she finally embraced the message of her hit song “Fabulous,” her rise to stardom with Fifth Harmony, the juicy story of meeting Bracey and how she knew he was the one. Additionally, Brooke reveals the wedding inspiration that’s caught her eye as she plans for their 2025 nuptials. The winter issue also features insights from The Knot editorial team and wedding pros, offering everything couples need to know about kicking off their engagement, along with planning tips, wedding trends and more. 

“We’re thrilled to have music sensation Ally Brooke grace the cover of The Knot Winter 2024 Engagement Issue. Her journey—both professionally and personally—embodies resilience, self-love and the joy of finding your soulmate. As she plans her dream wedding, Ally’s story touches on themes that resonate with today’s couples, like the importance of partnership and compromise during wedding planning,” said Lauren Kay, Executive Editor of The Knot. “In this issue, we explore the fresh ways couples are celebrating love, from joint proposals to reimagining wedding timelines. At The Knot, we’re dedicated to offering real advice and inspiration as couples make their way to ‘I do.’”

In the cover story, titled “Going (Back) to the Chapel,” Brooke reflects on the start of her relationship, the moments leading up to the proposal and how she imagines their big day coming to life. Brooke knew the moment she laid eyes on Bracey that it was love at first sight, and their connection quickly deepened. Their shared faith and love of films played a large role in their blossoming romance. “We bonded over movies. He actually told his mom that he fell in love with me over my DVD collection,” said Brooke. 

Brooke also dishes on dropping pre-proposal hints to Bracey and how the couple was always on the same page about their timeline. “If we were watching a movie and someone got engaged, I’d point to my ring finger, and he would just smile,” said Brooke. 

While Brooke envisions a classic and traditional wedding vibe with modern twists, one non negotiable on her list is skipping a popular wedding trend: the first look. “Everyone is different, but for me, I want the first look to be down the aisle. That is my must.” The singer also doesn’t miss a beat when asked if she could have anyone perform at her wedding, who it would be. “Will and I love Ed Sheeran. There is nothing like his music—he’s just so beyond,” said Brooke. 

Additional features in The Knot Magazine Winter 2024 Engagement Issue include:

• “Communicating is the New Sexy,” which explores the trend of joint proposals—and how romantic they can be
• “The Wedding—Deconstructed” on how trendy couples are breaking up the traditional wedding timeline 
• “Family Ties,” which delves into navigating tricky dynamics with family members and friends while wedding planning 
• “Pop the Questions,” which offers essential questions to ask your future spouse 
• “Shoot for the Moon,” which examines the rise of mini-moons followed by longer mega-moons
• “Dress Codes—Decoded,” which breaks down every type of wedding guest attire 
• “Say Anything,” which gives tips for handling sensitive wedding conversations with ease
• “Introvert ‘I Dos,’” which provides expert advice on wedding planning for introverts with guidance from a mental health expert
• “Editors’ Picks,” which highlights pieces to pack for a European honeymoon and multipurpose registry ideas
• Real wedding inspiration, including a couple’s unique destination wedding in Istanbul and a dreamy Las Vegas elopement. 

The Knot Magazine Winter 2024 Engagement 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 all-in-one wedding planning resource that offers a comprehensive suite of digital planning tools to help couples throughout their wedding journey. Powering wedding celebrations through technology, the brand offers The Knot Vendor Marketplace, which connects couples with more than 200,000 local wedding professionals, and personalized wedding websites, invitations and registry services. 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, T[he 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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