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Calling all book lovers, bookworms, bibliophiles, and avid readers — we’re rounding up the best gifts and ideas for the literature-obsessed! If you’re shopping for someone who always has their nose in a book, these gifts will make them feel like the main character in their own story. From comfy additions to their book nook

“We love spending every second we can outdoors,” say newlyweds Yuri + Cole, “so we knew we wanted nature and the outdoors to be central to our celebration.” Yuri + Cole met at sailing competitions as teenagers but fell in love years later, and their Yosemite wedding weekend with an “elevated summer camp vibe” was

Bride Abby has a motto: “Different is dope!” And we are so into the ways that her wedding day embodied this fierce and individualistic energy!! She and groom Wade both grew up in Montana, so it meant a lot to them to tie the knot amidst the majestic mountains outside Bozeman, MT at Bridger Bowl

Jessica + Alan’s wedding planning goal was to have an “all-Irish day.”  Surrounded by the rolling green hills, dense forests, and stunning lakefront scenery of County Cork, Ireland, Jessica + Alan’s celebration at the Gougane Barra Hotel was nonstop ethereal romance.  The couple made every effort to ensure their wedding was created using Irish products

pampas grass Christmas tree by Elari Events If you’re looking for unique holiday decor ideas, you may as well just stop here because flower and pampas grass Christmas trees are IT. So much style and still so very festive, we’re kind of obsessed with the whole idea! We’ve seen a few iterations of flower Christmas

Put on your Santa hat and grab your peppermint hot chocolate, because today we’re talking about the best unique Christmas gifts and ideas for your holiday wishlist! Here at GWS, our countdown to Christmas starts as early as possible, and the same goes for our holiday shopping. How else are we going to find the

It’s high time we all start thinking bigger than the simple boutonnière when it comes to floral details for grooms. That’s why we are OBSESSED with this creative desert wedding shoot and the show-stopping floral lapel and shoulder pieces that these grooms are sporting! Photographer Kyra Boyer teamed up with floral designers from Pomp &

Vy + Deejay were out on a hike when they happened upon wedding venue The Paseo in the desert hills near Superstition Mountain east of Phoenix. They weren’t even engaged yet, but they knew it would be the place they wanted to tie the knot when the time came.  When wedding planning started, Vy +

Pioneertown, California looks like a relic of the gunslinging 1880’s, but it was actually built in the 1940’s so that Western films and TV shows would have somewhere to shoot! Today it’s an eerie, nostalgic place to visit and home to the Pioneertown Motel where Ginny + Danny gathered their guests and hosted their weekend-long

Chances are you’ve seen aura nails all over your feed (and IRL) lately, and if you’re anything like us then you’ve been dying to try out the trendy design! With an ethereal and mystical vibe, aura nails are the ultimate dreamy fashion statement. Perfect for astrology lovers, boho babes, and anyone who wants to manifest

One of Scotland’s most esteemed venues, Trump Turnberry provides the ultimate location for an unforgettable wedding. Picture: Jordana Events, Opus Couture, Cherry Tree Films, Louise Ballantine, Pam Doc Hair, Laings. Nestled amidst the breath-taking coastal backdrop of Scotland’s Firth of Clyde, Turnberry Resort is unparalleled in its allure. Here, you’ll be enveloped not only by

What’s it like to plan your own wedding when your love story started at somebody else’s?? Sally + Calvin, both talented musicians, met performing together in a wedding band! Sally’s a singer, and Calvin plays the trombone, and together they have witnessed lots of wedding, so when they started planning their own they faced an

photo: @holliewdwrd | women’s plaid pajamas | men’s plaid pajamas The holidays are just around the corner and that means one thing — it’s time to find our favorite matching Christmas pajamas for couples! This is the world we live in, people. We’ve all become VERY attached to cozy vibes, and we couldn’t be happier

Pause the food prep, because today we’re breaking down the best Thanksgiving nails ideas and nail art designs to complete your drool-worthy spread! We’ve rounded up all the holiday must-haves, from cranberry red designs to pumpkin orange styles inspired by our favorite Thanksgiving dessert. And to make sure your mani is on-trend for the season,

We know that finding the right engagement ring can be totally overwhelming. You and your partner start thinking about getting engaged and you’re suddenly expected to become diamond experts overnight. Natural or lab grown? Diamond alternatives? Quality?? Price point?!  It’s a lot to consider. Take a deep breath. We have a feeling that visiting Helzberg

Allie + Kye are a match made in music industry heaven. Allie—also known as Azzecca—is a DJ and producer with roots in Chicago, and Kye—also known as Foamo—is one half of UK electronic music production duo Gorgon City. So if you’ve ever wondered what happens when two DJs fall in love, this beautiful bohemian destination

When your first date is a candlelit picnic in a cemetery followed by a tour of some of your city’s most haunted spots, it only makes sense that your wedding day would be totally spook-tacular! Kristi + Justin’s October wedding in Orlando was an elevated and elegant take on that first date. With the help

The countdown begins! If you’re searching for a fun way to celebrate the holiday season and count down the days to Christmas, then you should add a 2023 Advent calendar for adults to your wishlist! This year, we took it upon ourselves to find the crème de la crème of 2023 adult Advent calendars. From

Content creators Madison Henderson + Matthew Scharff’s social media love story began when they met on TikTok during the pandemic. Followers fell in love with them while they fell for each other, and after two years of dating the romantic video of Matthew getting down on one knee in Greece in August of 2022 has

Shangri-La, one of London’s most iconic hotels. Not least because it occupies 18 floors of The Shard, but also due to its unwavering standards and most recently its collaboration with sustainability pioneer, Skydiamond. Shangri-La The Shard, London Skydiamond Celebration 3 The first of its kind, Skydiamond creates negative emission diamonds enabled by nature. Using the

This one goes out to all the Halloween-loving couples with an October wedding date who are dreaming of their very own spooky-chic celebration.  The event designers at House of Fete were inspired by the idea of contrast when they started brainstorming this boldly b+w shoot. Collaborating with a wickedly creative team of California based vendors,

statement winter guest dresses: Anthropologie So, you’re invited to a winter wedding! And…now you have to find something to wear. If your current closet is leaving you uninspired, you’ve come to the right place. We collected the best winter wedding guest dresses all in one place to help you pull together an effortlessly chic (and

Glam. Festive. Rich in Indian and Jewish culture and tradition. Pearl + Jamie’s California wedding was a meaningful and playful homage to the many different parts of themselves. Pearl is a burlesque artist and Jamie is a comedian, so their identities as performers were celebrated alongside the rituals of Pearl’s Indian heritage and Jamie’s Jewish

“This was probably one of the most unique weddings I have ever designed,” says event designer Jess from Onyx & Redwood of Ashley + Matt’s authentic and enchanting green house garden party celebration. “The most important thing for them aside from celebrating with their closest friends and family was to feel like they were celebrating

photo: ISKRA Photography // as seen in this adventurous cliffside wedding in Iceland If you’re looking for a unique wedding accessory that will still stand the test of time, you need a bridal cape! We’ve been seeing wedding capes everywhere lately, and safe to say we’re totally obsessed. Modern, fashion-forward, and oh-so dreamy, bridal capes

photo by Michael Tyrone Delaney Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey + musical artist Phem got married in Malibu this weekend, and we are SO EXCITED to take you inside their edgy and romantic coastal California day!! The multi-talented couple fell for each other after legendary music producer John Feldmann made a creative pair of them

This whole destination dream wedding began with a scroll.  Bride MaryBeth had seen pictures on Instagram of stunning seaside weddings in Santorini, Greece, and it was impossible not to fall in love with the idea. And getting groom Andrew on board with a beautiful Grecian adventure wasn’t hard at all. Destination weddings do often come

Get ready to throw out everything you think you know about how a wedding is *supposed* to go, because Wonder + Jamie’s beautiful beachside wedding in Sayulita, Mexico was packed with unique and meaningful reinventions. “When I started planning my wedding, I examined every tradition, every trope,” says bride Wonder, “and I asked myself, ‘Why

Most of us can only dream about what our childhood birthday parties would have been like if we had a mom who was a professional party planner and event designer, but for six-year-old Ray, that dream is a reality!! Kelsey Klos of House of Fete has a kiddo with a sophisticated palate—Ray’s fave food is

We sat down with Emma, maker and owner of Dear Emma Stationery, a Herefordshire-based wedding stationery business making beautiful, luxury wedding invites, save the date cards, table plans and much more. She talks to us about how her business was founded, where she gets her creative inspiration and what’s next for Dear Emma Stationery. [Sponsored