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Are you a minimalist bride? Today’s colorful and contemporary wedding inspiration just might help you arrive at a conclusion. Oh what fun can come out of a minimalist wedding design! If you’re skeptical, see for yourself. Together with much creativity, the designers at LOAM Studio + Kayla Snell Photography team up for minimalist magic. We

Happy National Proposal Day! Yes, it’s a thing and yes, it’s today! Today also happens to be the first day of spring. Is it a stretch to say that “first day of spring” rhymes with “custom engagement ring”? Regardless, it’s as if the whole world is saying YES to a new season — and that

Welcome to this week’s Links + Loves! This week on GWS we answered some pressing questions. Like: how do you know which catering style is right for your wedding? Who knew this kind of lighting would be so striking? Is it time to dream about a comeback? And what happens when you send fluorescent colors

Would you rock a bold and blue wedding dress for your big day? If you’re looking for a wedding style that will stand out from the crown, then you’ve come to the right place. This edgy, high-fashion editorial is pushing the limits of the traditional wedding. Sculptural wedding flowers, an electric blue and red color

Don’t worry about your vitamin D today, because this inspiration is overflowing with sunshine! It’s a summery and floral bridal shower filled with pretty pastels, peach hues, lemon accents + vibrant greens. We’re talkin’ bright and whimsy feels for a babe’s brunch. Feminine, fun and modern brides are choosing this bridal shower theme! Zoobibi in

GWS is SO honored to be selected as the “Etsy Affiliate of the Month” for March!! We’ve been huge fans of Etsy for years, so to celebrate, Jen has rounded up her top 10 favorite Etsy gift ideas and product finds. Etsy is famous for the cool, the unique and the eclectic, and there’s plenty

Traditionally in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is considered the luckiest day of the year to be married. Whether you have ancestral roots in Ireland or just want to add a little luck o’ the Irish to your celebration, we are sharing 13 ways to bring some Irish wedding traditions into your wedding day! We chatted

Vaccinations are making their way around the US, and there’s a calming cloud of hope overhead. Perhaps you’re starting to seriously consider that dream vacation. Hey, we don’t blame you. Hawaii is always on the top of our minds! Something so magical flowing through those isles. Maybe it’s premature, but the coolest Airbnbs in Hawaii

Do you imagine that your wedding day is an explosion of energy, colors and good vibes? Wow, does that sound amazing right about now. Anybody else need it? This Italian elopement inspiration is a LITERAL party. Fixings include: iridescent decor, glitter, cute outfits and festival vibes. When Erica & Manu started thinking about this colorful

Is it time to start thinking about travel again? Do we dare? Hopping on a plane with your fiancé to elope on the other side of the world—it sounds like a possibility in a distant dream. But even if worldwide travel isn’t nearly just around the corner, adventure elopements and weddings are somewhere in our

Let’s talk wedding food. No matter what style of wedding your planning, chances are food will be involved. To what degree—that’s up to you. But let’s begin here, with the 5 wedding catering styles you’re likely to choose from. {photo above: Hannah Pickle from this New Orleans Micro Wedding} How you determine what’s right for

Well, here’s something we’ve never seen before! Unique wedding lighting is certainly a creative way to up the design ante—and this inspired wedding with LED lights set on a rocky cliff in Oia undeniably proves the point! So, how’d it come to be? Maria at Tie the Knot Santorini was floored by the jaw-dropping beautiful

Eco-friendly and more sustainable weddings are becoming increasingly popular as many of us strive to make more conscious decisions about but going down the sustainable route doesn’t necessarily mean sacrificing quality or luxury. Photo Credit: Divine Day Photography Charlotte Ricard-Quesada, owner of bespoke event and wedding planning business, La Fete, shares her top tips for

Welcome to this week’s Links + Loves! We’ll waste no time and letting you know that this Bridgerton-inspired wedding?! PERFECTION. Even if you are not a fan of the show, we’re obsessed with how the team behind the day put their own spin on the pop-culture phenomenon and pulled it off with creative gusto. Elsewhere

What makes an intimate wedding feel like the best opportunity to go BIG with fashion? We’ll get back to you on that one. But today we’ll explore the mystic cliffs of Big Sur with an eye for modern art. If modern art doesn’t do it for you, this convertible wedding jumpsuit sure will! Amandarose from

Get ready box-addicts! Today, we’re sharing 29 of the best subscription boxes you need to try in 2021. Some you might know, and others might be totally new. That’s the joy of subscriptions- getting to find new products and have new experiences at an affordable rate. Nothing sparks joy and feeds creativity like get a

You knew it was coming: the Bridgerton wedding theme is here and it’s utterly fabulous. Couples are finding inspiration from the oh-so-romantic tale of a lady and her Duke. From blooming gardens to blooming bodices, all the drama and whimsy that is Bridgerton is a no-brainer for wedding design. So, how exactly has the release

Ellen Wise- concert violinist, attorney and activist turned self-taught fashion designer, is famous for her one-of-a-kind, luxury haute couture. This year, she’s bringing those timeless + show-stopping talents to bridal! We’re showcasing her debut into the bridal scene with the new Ellen Wise Couture Bridal Collection: “Cielo”. Cielo evokes the beauty and delicacy of the

Have you heard of a pop-up wedding? In the same vein as intimate weddings and micro weddings, the pop-up wedding takes a small affair a step further by offering a ready-to-go vendor package. Essentially, all you have to do is show up! Emily of Heartthrob Weddings and Events launched “Heartthrob Hotel” in October 2020 as

Being a wedding + event planner, I knew I wanted to go all out for my 30th birthday! Lia from I Do Details Weddings + Events shares. I am always planning special events for others, and wanted to finally put something together for myself. Boho picnics have been trending all year long, but I elevated

This modern bohemian, or “MOHO”, Joshua Tree wedding was all sunset tones, glam pampas grass, golden hour vibes and dinner in the desert. If you’re not familiar with one of the latest wedding decor trends, you can read up on more MOHO goodness here. As the name suggest though, it’s boho wedding style done in

Who run the world? Girls! It’s International Women’s Day, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorite women-owned businesses in every category. These awesome girl bosses have flipped the script in their perspective industries and created companies that are truly changing the world. On this day, we celebrate women from all walks of life and

Hooray for GRL PWR! Disco balls always make it a party. But today we’re celebrating International Women’s Day 2021 with powerful pastels + contemporary event styling. To further illustrate how ‘she prevailed,’ this inspiration showcases the wildly talented work from all women-owned businesses! Have you heard of the phrase don’t hate, collaborate? To honor International Women’s Day

Wanting to get married at home but not sure how to design the perfect backyard wedding decor? Follow the lead of Carlee + Scott and look to nature for inspiration! C works as a florist and wanted their day to reflect on her passions, the couple’s adventures, and their eclectic sense of style. With the

Welcome to the first edition of our newest wellness series! In a similar story to the beginning of Links + Loves, we found ourselves sharing our favorite finds (specifically favorite wellness products) with one another. The last year put self-care and wellness at the forefront more than ever. It’s one good thing that 2020 gave

We’re coming up on a year (in fact, today it’s exactly a year since Los Angeles ordered the mandatory stay at home orders) since the pandemic really took off. Wow….who would have thought we would all still be working at home after this all started…. If you transitioned to a work from home (WFH) setup

With international travel bands due to COVID-19, couples all over the United States are forced to keep their weddings local, including their, originally planned, destination celebrations. The good news is, you don’t have to skip on the jaw-dropping, exotic feelings that come from an international destination wedding location! That’s right, a destination wedding at home.

It’s never a bad idea to match your wedding dress to the venue. When it comes to seaside ceremonies, there are definitely certain attributes that you’ll want to pay attention to on your hunt for the perfect beach wedding dress. You might be drawn to lightweight fabrics that catch the wind as easily as a

Isn’t it wild how you can find inspiration anywhere? Maria, the talented force behind Tie the Knot Santorini, is a fan of the combination of art and printed textiles, so her inspiration for this abstract art-inspired wedding seems almost serendipitous: One day I was having a walk amongst the picturesque Santorini paths when I noticed

Who needs a vacation? *Raises hand* We’re itching for a change of scenery this summer or fall, and are feeling optimistic about what that might look like! The coronavirus has made family travel difficult. But with vaccines making their way around the US, perhaps your pod has grown! If you’re ready to take the pod