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John, this really is a nice-looking piece. I like color choices and the typography for the most part. Here are my suggestions:
Top image: Looks like roughly a 3-col structure, but because that text on left is so narrow, you might consider using either 3.5 columns, with body copy over three columns and narrow left text in half column, or 2 wide columns of text and that narrow half column. I'd prefer to see "yes, you can" above the first column of text. Those two items go together and I think the concept of proximity dictates placing them closer together. Then, that narrow leg of copy can be aligned to the top, even with the body copy. I'm also not sure how the MFAA logo fits in, but it is a bit hard to read.
Bottom image: I'm not a fan of the large quotes. Granted, it goes back to my newspaper design days seeing kids right out of college use such design gimmicks poorly. One thing that caught me at first glance: I thought the couple were having a dialogue, hence the quote marks. Is that what you are intending?
OK, that's enough from me. Please don't take my lengthy critique to mean I think your design stinks or anything like that. Good work and keep us posted if you update anything.

Jackson - great constructive critiques, much appreciated. I'm due to see the client today so will mock up alternate grid settings along your lines - I ran over it quickly in InDesign and its true for sure that it gives the page more breathing space. Intended that the couple are having a conversation but again agree that the quotes feel a bit unbalanced, I'll resize these in the next draft for client also!
Many thanks - very much appreciated.