Planning

pearl bridal hair wraps: Untamed Petals Just like choosing the perfect gown and picking out your favorite veil, deciding on a wedding hairstyle is an essential part of bringing your dream bridal look to life. Are you going for a carefree boho look, or a formal and traditional vibe? Do you want your wedding hair

Who doesn’t love a high school sweethearts love story? “We met on the last day of 9th grade at an end of year dance party,” says bride Madison of the way it all began with now-husband Evan. “I asked him to dance and the rest is history.” After all the years they’ve been together, Madison

Rima + Richard’s meant-to-be college love story began on the campus of MIT. “We first actually met when Richard lined up early in a big hall called Lobby 13 to get his class ring where Rima, as a member of the ring’s design committee, sized his finger,” remember the bride + groom of the moment

Changing leaves, chilly weather, and the debut of all things pumpkin spice — a new season is here, and what better way to celebrate than with some cute pumpkin nails?! 🎃 As we stock up on all the pumpkin flavors and decorations this year, we’re also adding these pumpkin themed nail designs and nail art ideas

This gorgeous Ontario wedding is something we can’t help but *cheer* about.  Brides Becca + Dee (you probably know them best as @becca.and.dee on TikTok) are both championship-winning cheerleaders. Way back in 2017, Dee came into the restaurant near her family’s home where Becca happened to be waitressing. Dee already knew who Becca was—the two

Today we are excited to share all the stunning details of Gossip Girl and Shameless actress Jessica Szohr’s recent wedding, where she wore not one but 3 breathtaking Galia Lahav gowns! On August 11, 2024, Jessica Szohr and Brad Richardson got married at Pine Canyon in Flagstaff, Arizona surrounded by nature and their closest loved ones such

“Before we were even engaged we would fantasize about a destination wedding in New Orleans,” say Samantha + Jake. “We were so taken with the joyous and sometimes raucous energy the city is infused with, the parties and parades spilling into the streets, the balmy romance…we wanted to infuse our wedding day with precisely that.”

photo via @glossy.studios There are few manicures as important as your engagement nails. Not to be dramatic, but it may actually THE most memorable manicure of your life. From your “just engaged” IG post to your celebratory engagement party, all eyes are going to be on that new bling. And the last thing you want

Whether you first fell for her as Joan on Mad Men, as Beth on Good Girls, or in any of her other star turns on screen, we all know and love Christina Hendricks. And we are so excited to give you a peek into her dreamy, glam, Southern Gothic New Orleans wedding to George Bianchini.

Every fall, we get the sudden and overpowering desire to switch up our entire look — and what better way to debut a new you than with a brand new hair color?! Just like updating your autumn wardrobe, changing your hair color is the perfect way to start fresh for the season. So whether you’re

The internet will always remember August 2024 as the moment brat summer intersected with a new enthusiasm for all things “demure.” Charli XCX’s summer-anthem-filled dance pop album BRAT had us all embracing lime green, Arial font, and all sorts of messy + chaotically carefree vibes. Then TikTok creator Jools Lebron came along and won everyone

Kristin + Tyler’s meant-to-be meet cute is the kind of thing everyone out there on the apps is daydreaming about at this very moment.  “We met as neighbors on our shared back porch,” the couple remembers. “As time went by in the summer of 2020 we spent more and more time on that porch together.

Elizabeth + Matthew have a love story that sounds like the plot of your favorite Nora Ephron movie. They both worked for the same talent agency—Matthew for the NYC office and Elizabeth for the LA office. After a few years of working together from opposite sides of the country, Elizabeth got a new job that

Can you quote every iconic line in The Lord of the Rings trilogy? Have you daydreamed about drinking a pint at The Green Dragon? Would you kill for an invite to Bilbo Baggins’ birthday party? Well, then, your fantasy-loving heart will definitely beat for Becca + Gage’s wedding. In Hobbiton. The whole idea started with

photo by Mary Costa You’ve locked eyes across the room (or swiped right on their Tider profile), and now you need the perfect opening line to make them smile — and perhaps even get their phone number. That’s where this list of the best pick up lines comes in! We’ve all heard the bad (read:

A surprise proposal and a wedding in the same day?!  Crystal + Persis’s LA engagement/wedding day is proof that you can plan an entire wedding without your partner catching on, and we are absolutely obsessed. Here’s how it happened: So first of all, the start of this love story seems like total kismet to us.

Where are our pink girlies at?! Today we’re breaking down the best pink French tip nails, from hot pink manicures to light pink designs. What can we say? Pink nails just have more fun! 💕 So if you’re looking for a way to brighten up your next French manicure, we’ve got you covered with pink

salt and pepper diamond ring: Etsy When you think of that perfect forever ring, what do you picture? Is it bold, elegant, and totally one-of-a-kind? If so, prepare to fall head-over-heels in love with salt and pepper diamond engagement rings! A rad, non-traditional alternative to classic diamonds, salt and pepper diamonds (also known as galaxy

Tale as old as 2020 ❤️ Rita + Julian’s pandemic love story started on Hinge during lockdown. First there were FaceTime dates. Then there was an in-person hang over pizza. And since then they’ve been soulmates! “Because it was 2020, that first year was a lot of cooking together, taking the dog for long walks,

fall wedding guest dresses: ASTR The Label Let’s talk fall wedding guest dresses! Fall is one of our favorite seasons — not just for the stunning autumnal weddings (hello, warm color palettes!), but also for the fashion! As much as we love the carefree vibes of summertime, no one can resist the feeling of slipping

You are not ready for these gorgeous grooms. Caleb + Cameron’s wedding day was a pink + glittery Palm Springs spectacular complete with some of the most uniquely stunning wedding day style we’ve seen in a while. And the coolest part? The whole magical day went down in their own backyard! You might know Caleb

bridal shower dress: Anthropologie From your bachelorette party looks to the wedding gown of your dreams, creating a chic bridal wardrobe is, arguably, one of the best parts of planning a wedding. The first ‘fit check on your list? Bridal shower dresses! Your bridal shower typically kicks off the wedding celebrations — meaning it’s your chance

Picture it: an idyllic island off the coast of Cancún. Sandy beaches. Stunning sunsets. And a few of the friends and fam you love most there to watch you say “I do.” Sounds dreamy, doesn’t it? It was more than just a dream for Andrea + Alberto. Their intimate, secluded beach wedding on Isla Mujeres

Take a bite out of these cherry nail design ideas! We’re officially coining 2024 the year of cherrycore 🍒, and cherry nails are the cutest way to try out the trend. From fruity French tips to cherry red manicures, we’re rounding up our favorite cherry nail art for your next mani. Plus, we’re also sharing

As the saying goes: good things come to those who wait. For Caitlyn + Irvin, that good thing was a breathtaking destination wedding in Santorini, Greece. Like so many 2020 couples, Caitlyn + Irvin faced some major disappointment when the dream wedding in Mexico they’d planned was canceled due to the pandemic. They pivoted and

photos: Meraki Weddings and Bassos Photography As the mother of the bride, you’ve helped your daughter pick out her gown, her flowers, and her gorgeous hairstyle, but now the big day is approaching and you’re left wondering: what about my hair? To help you choose a style that makes you look and feel your best

It’s no surprise: GWS loves wedding vendors + all they do. They’re usually the brains + braun behind other people’s big celebrations, so we love it when they get to do some celebrating themselves. That’s why we’re excited to share the indulgent dinner party that caterers Occasions put together for an intimate group of luxury

Today starts Prime Day and I know it can be overwhelming but we’ve been combing through the site all morning and found some of our favorite deals to share with you. Most of these are items we here at GWS own or plan to buy this Prime Sale. It’s definitely a great time to update

What do you get when a self-described “witch, mermaid, and some sort of mystical being like Stevie Nicks + Lana Del Rey all wrapped into one” marries a Southern boy from Alabama? Welcome to Lauren + Chase’s absolutely unforgettable “Enchanted Swamp” wedding. Chase’s hometown of Fairhope provided all the Southern charm, ancient Oak Trees, and

photo: Hannah Pickle from this New Orleans Micro Wedding You can buy everything from groceries to a home just by downloading an app to your smartphone. So how about planning a wedding? With these fourteen wedding planning apps, you can rest assured that your big day will be in good hands. Even if you’re having