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We’ve heard of many weddings forced to pivot or postpone due to Covid-19. But we don’t always think of the other pre-wedding celebrations that have been sacrificed or majorly adjusted as well. Originally, Zahra + Ali were slated to have a modern soirée downtown Milwaukee, but made a big switch to an engagement party at

Calling all colorful wedding flower lovers! Jemma + Callum’s Covid-19 wedding day is going to show you how to flawlessly incorporate bold red and pink hues in a modern way. With the help of Event Planner, Kate Redgen, they created a contemporary setup at The Calile Hotel. The day featured elegant black bridesmaids dresses, geometric

We’d do a rad disco twirl, too, if our wedding had Colorado mountain views in the backdrop! In addition to jewel-toned boho florals, this editorial at Three Peaks Ranch is psychedelic, creative, and free-spirited…backdropped by the vast Colorado mountains. Even if you don’t love iridescent, disco vibes, Cloud 9 Weddings & Papers put together an

Love is in the air! And we’re not just talking about romance. We mean that love that comes with deep friendship, appreciation, respect, and adoration. The love that has solidified Galentine’s Day with a permanent stamp on the calendar! Sharmaine of iHeart The Details created some pure magic with a Galentine’s Day party you won’t

Pop the champagne because we’re celebrating BHLDN’s 10 Year Anniversary! The fashion powerhouse first launched on Valentine’s Day 2011. Yes, the bridal brand has an entire decade of trendsetting wedding dresses, shoes and accessories under their belt and they’ve only just begun! In honor of their incredible journey, BHLDN is releasing a special collection: The

This Texas Hill Country Wedding couple is showing us how to completely customize your wedding style with finesse! Katie + Phillip planned a bohemian dream of a wedding day at Maes Ridge in Dripping Springs, TX. K, who was in the process of opening up her own wedding rental company, decided to use her day

Welcome to Links + Loves! Let’s jump right in… It’s been a fun week at GWS! We answered a few burning questions, like: Can you still have a totally gorgeous seating chart if you only have a few wedding guests? Yes, you can. Can a livestreamed backyard wedding look like THE EVENT of the season?

Small party, BIG impact. This Valentine’s party inspiration brings on the big love in the form of massive amounts of pink! Go ahead and try to pick a favorite detail. Then scroll on down for an easy pink Valentine’s Day cocktail recipe that works for a small crowd or a party of one — treat

If you want a peek into what our team Zoom calls look like, first of all — have you read our Links + Loves roundups?! Because they sound a lot like that. But secondly, we do a lot of recipe swapping. Sometimes out of excitement (this recipe was SO good), sometimes achievement (my kids actually

A wedding day inspired by Sangria? Where do we sign-up?? If you love spicy color shades, bold decor choices and sassy bridal style, then you’ve come to the right place because this fall micro wedding styled shoot has all that and more. Event designers, Shindig Chic, and planners, Time with Terrazas, used the beautiful backdrop

It’s a big step! Shopping for that oh-so-special diamond ring can cause a lot of anxiety. Aside from color, cut, clarity, you also have to consider karats and…budget! Because this meaningful task can be a bit intimidating, Kaeleigh Testwuide, Founder + Owner of The Diamond Reserve has shared an A-Z list to review before you

From a large winter wedding to an intimate ceremony in a Telluride blizzard- this wedding day is one for adventurers. Like most 2020 couples, Chandler + Andrew had to make a decision: postpone their wedding, or reduce guest list and find a totally new venue to host their day. With the help of K2 Event

We 100% believe that there are several perks to hosting a small wedding — and there’s one area we’ve yet to dive into. We’re talking video! In just a few months, livestreaming has gone from hurried FaceTime calls to real-deal community video — and we think virtual weddings here to stay. If you’re wondering how

Hot take: buying your wedding dress from home will stick around long after the pandemic. For one, brands will continue evolving with technology, and two, it creates an opportunity to purchase from a boutique or designer you love but isn’t local. And that is GREAT. Vow’d Weddings has got the Try-at-Home down. The new Vow’d

The best way to save money on your wedding flowers and get the most bang for your buck? Simply repurpose them! A stunning ceremony arch doesn’t need to go to waste. We’re big advocates of repurposing ceremony flowers for the reception and today, the team at Borrowed and Blue Events is here to show you

Picture a fairy-tale wedding. Now, add to it a few hundred stems of fully pampas grass and fairy lights (ten thousand, at least), and set it in one of the world’s most romantic cities. Got it? If not, just keep scrolling through this stunning Italian wedding inspiration! From the magical city of Florence, Italy comes

Covid-19 threw challenge after challenge at Julie + Gene, but in the end, they turned everything around to hold a special backyard wedding to end 2020 with a celebration. These two started off their love story with a long distance relationship, and ironically, pandemic closures brought them closer together. After J’s parents suddenly fell seriously

Welcome to Links + Loves! Let’s jump right in… This week, we released a MAJOR, hyper-researched article for anyone planning a wedding right now. A massive roundup of GWS-approved venues that are equipped to host micro weddings this year. We will likely continue to update this post, so put the link in your notes app!

We’ve consulted the party planning experts for some virtual party ideas to try out if you’ve had to make changes to your hen or stag do. With another lockdown keeping us confined to the house, and many having to postpone or cancel the stag parties, hen dos and weddings that have been months in the

Shayna + Kada are bringing the drama today with some seriously edgy bridal fashion (looking at you, black wedding dress) and a most romantic wedding in the redwoods! They made their vows official surrounded by mighty trees in Santa Cruz, CA. Their families looked on as their small ceremony unfolded with plenty of romance and

Although we’ve all been hopeful, the reality is that the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage on. So what does this mean for wedding planning? Well, unless you’re looking towards the end of this year or into 2022, it might mean that you’re planning a sweet, scaled-down celebration called a micro wedding! What is a micro

Dark versus Light. Soft versus Hard. Sweetness versus Seduction. This was the theme for this Swan Lake Inspired Styled Shoot that took place at Hycroft Manor in Vancouver, Canada. Wonderstruck Events shows us how to create two distinct looks: one, dark and sultry with a black-centered color palette, striking lines and bold design details- the

How is wedding planning going? Unfortunately, we didn’t leave the pandemic behind like we did with 2020. There are still many challenges while working through your checklist. Wedding planning Covid style isn’t ideal, it’s very much a relativity for you 2021/2022 couples! Rest easy, because our friends at Be Inspired PR sent over some very

If it’s good enough for the royal family, it’s good enough for us! This moody winter wedding inspiration is filled with luxe floral details and modern-fairy tale bridal fashion on castle-like grounds. Wyresdale Park is a dreamy estate and working farm nestled in the Forest of Bowland, a favorite retreat for the royals. And it’s

Radiant rubies, timeless vintage pieces and ornate diamond pavés, we’re looking for an extra helping of romance as we scout out the best engagement rings for a Valentine’s Day proposal.  Credit: Alicia J Diamonds With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and Engagement Season still in full-flow (despite the pesky pandemic), love is most definitely

Take the worry and stress out of choosing your wedding flowers with the wonderful + affordable options from The Bouqs Co. Weddings & Events! Bouqs Weddings knows couples currently planning their weddings already have a lot on their plate, and trying to maneuver around the floral industry amidst a pandemic can seem overwhelming. If you’ve

One of the simplest ways to make a wedding unique to you is to infuse it with meaningful elements. Simple, at least, in theory. But we’ve found that if you look for meaning, you’ll find it. In a symbolic flower, a song, a color. And in the case of today’s beautifully luxe inspiration, meaning comes

Dominike-Arielle and Laurent had to postpone their wedding day not once, but twice! In 2019, the surprise arrival of their first child had them pushing their dream day to 2020, but then, Covid-19 came and turned things upside down. Their disappointment was crushing. That’s when their photographer came in to treat them to something extra

Now is a good time to call a meeting with your florist. With the beautiful, boho trend of dried flower crowns continuing to rise, we encourage you to take a minute and consider these festival floral vibes! The feathery plumes of pampas grass speak to our hearts here at GWS, but there’s much more that’s

Vintage is the name of the game for this totally transporting ’70s-inspired backyard wedding. The whole crew—from the bride and groom to the bridesmaids—wore select pieces from vintage shop, Alice and Irene. And it didn’t stop there! The tablescape featured vintage place-settings that were fitting for the retro-style home that housed the small party. If