Ali Basye, Editor-in-Chief, Seattle Bride magazine
The annual highly anticipated "Best of" issue of Seattle Bride
The following email sent out Friday to those who have had a long-standing relationship with Ali Basye, Editor-in-Chief at Seattle Bride magazine, came as a surprise to me, and struck me with the sad feeling of a dear friend and confidant saying good bye.
She said, "I wanted you all to know that the upcoming Spring/Summer 2010 issue will be my last one as the editor of Seattle Bride Magazine. After 11 years on the team, with serving the past three-and-a-half as editor-in-chief, I've decided to hang up my Seattle Bride hat (veil?) to focus on other projects and, hopefully, adventures. Everyone who knows me well knows how much I love working on every issue of Seattle Bride, particularly due to the incredibly fun, creative and mutually supportive Northwest bridal industry I've had the pleasure of working with. The magazine has been my baby, and I'd like to extend my gratitude toward everyone who supported, encouraged and contributed to the magazine during my time on the staff."
I just wanted to go on record on behalf of myself and the rest of the staff at All About Weddings & Celebrations in saying that we will miss you greatly, Ali. Your friendship and support to us and the Puget Sound wedding industry as a whole has been so special and rare, and we wish for everything wonderful for you in your next adventure. Please don't be a stranger.