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Today we’re catching waves and catching feelings! How can you not when you see the sweetest Covid-19 elopement between two surf lovers, Nicole + Daniel?! Like so many others, N + D were forced to cancel their big day at the last minute due to the current global pandemic. Though they were crushed, they knew

From the moment they were engaged, Charlotte + Matt agreed that every detail of their wedding had to have personal meaning. They planned a ceremony in the round at Brick in San Diego set below a ceiling of flowers by Layered Vintage — designed just so they could enjoy seeing all their guests’ faces as

Call your grill friends, because this Fourth of July we are throwing a party! Even if coronavirus is cancelling most of our patriotic plans, we’re still here for a BBQ – complete with a baby’s breath American flag, hot dog wall, and, of course, a ‘lil firework cake! Our kind of patriotism definitely translates to

As lockdown measures ease on the 4th July, weddings and civil ceremonies will be able to take place, but you’ll have to adhere to these new lockdown wedding rules. Credit: Jeremy Wong Weddings via Unsplash Ever since the coronavirus pandemic hit, we’ve been speculating the fate of the wedding industry and trying to predict what

It’s the stoop wedding we CANNOT get enough of! Elaine Welteroth (who you may know as the New York Times best-selling author, Project Runway judge, and former editor in chief of Teen Vogue) and her husband-to-be, musician Jonathan Singletary, had something much different in mind for their wedding day. E + J met as kids in church in California

No doubt that summer 2020 will be one to remember. As history is written all around us, those typical summer activities are taking a backseat. We’ve been through the yoga pants phase, we’re showering regularly again (big win), we’re learning how to do a million things at once while we work from home, and we’re

It was an iridescent bridal skirt covered in delicate mirrored sequins that started it all! Emma + Rob wanted their Caribbean wedding to be laid-back, beautiful and full of unique and memorable details. They absolutely pulled off that vision with the help of The Prism House! Who better to plan a “prismatic” wedding as they

Whether you dream of decorating your own budget one-tier wonder or you want a towering masterpiece created for your wedding reception, it’s time to find out how much wedding cake you actually need. Here’s everything you need to know about wedding cake tiers, sizes and servings… Credit: iStock Wedding Cake Tiers, Sizes and Servings: Everything

Welcome to another edition of Links + Loves! Let’s jump right in… Did you catch this wedding? The florals alone had our jaws on the floor. And if you’ve ever dreamed of building your own wedding venue, this is all the inspiration you need. We hope everyone is hanging in there this week. Wear those

That romantic mini-break may be off the cards, but we’ve got the best virtual proposal ideas and destinations, so you can still pop the question from anywhere around the world during lockdown. Amalfi Coast, Italy From drone tours to Zoom backgrounds from around the world, here’s how to secure the perfect proposal at home with

You are going to *love* this modern + organic take on a midwest farmhouse wedding! Especially because of the story behind this very first peek at Cliffside Acres – a brand new venue lovingly designed by the bride + built by her family and friends! Jordan + Jim met on Bumble. When she + Jim

When our readers begin their wedding dress shopping experience, they tend to encounter the same few pain points: 1) dresses are too expensive, 2) they can’t find exactly what they’re looking for, or 3) they’d have to sacrifice style + quality to stay within their budget. Well, are you ready to feel no pain? And,

Emanuele and Elena met the summer of 2006 and had their first kiss in front of a movie screen on March 16, 2007. Eleven years later, deeply shaken by private loss, E + E decided to organize and surprise wedding on their date. “We got married on March 16th, 2018 in front of 16 pieces

We round up the best virtual venue tours to help you plan your perfect wedding day from home. As we continue to adjust to this ‘new normal’, some of the UK’s most popular wedding venues have been doing their bit by going digital. To ensure your big day planning runs as smoothly as possible, you

King-Wey + Louis wed in a civil ceremony a month before gathering to say their vows before friends and family —  and beneath some jaw-dropping statement floral installations! And it’s no wonder the flowers were front and center. King-Wey is the florist behind Alright Petal Flowers, so she’s got an eye for unique, dreamy design!

Today, we’re talkin’ rings + money! Are you familiar with the three months’ gross salary rule? There’s an antiquated wedding + engagement rule, still floating around, that suggests a man (or woman) should spend about 3-months’ of their salary when engagement ring shopping. We get it! Most folks start out engagement ring shopping with no

Hayley + Sam met at an Earth Day festival, they’re both vegan, and they love to go hiking together. It’s no surprise that their wedding day at Big Sur’s Ragged Point Inn was all about celebrating the beauty of Nature, while also celebrating the love they share for each other. If you’re looking for authentic

With the future of the wedding industry the subject of much discussion, we explore what weddings after Covid-19 might look like. It’s no secret the wedding industry is one that’s been hit particularly hard by the global coronavirus pandemic. However, as we approach the time when wedding season should be hitting full throttle, and we’re

The hope behind today’s wedding editorial is that couples feel the freedom to translate all of the modern textiles, color palettes + decor into the most unlikely of spaces…including a barn! Olivia Marshall Photography and Joyfully Gathered teamed up originally knowing that they wanted to create something that showcased earthy tones, wood textures + an

Intention, energy, intimacy, and poetry. These are the ingredients for Kat + Ian’s mindful wedding at Haiku Mill in Maui, Hawaii. Kat is the founder of Wildstate which is a wellness platform that provides inspiration for healing and meditation. Ian is a talented artist and interior designer behind some of L.A.’s most inspirational restaurants. It’s

It’s a testing time for us all at the minute, but if you’re planning a wedding and are facing the tough decision of having to cancel or postpone your big day amid the Covid-19 crisis, we’re here to lend a helping hand. Credit: Luke Slattery Photography. lukeslattery.co.uk We’ve consulted wedding planners and consumer rights experts

Welcome to another edition of Links + Loves! Let’s jump right in… Did you see our new GWS floral puzzles?! Seems like we’ve always got a puzzle on the table these days and we thought it’d be fun to create our own. Welp, we made SIX! And they’re super cute. In other news, we’re inspired

When the bride is a fashion designer, you know the wedding day is going to be full of style! Laura + Sam had the vision of mixing an industrial venue with classic + romantic vibes. Their love story began and blossomed in and around the boroughs of Queens and Manhattan, so they knew they wanted

Since we are all looking for fun things to do at home this summer, we thought it was high time we share our current favorite finds…cute jigsaw puzzles! It seems like everyone’s jumping on the puzzle craze lately — like a sequel to the days of adult coloring books.  Just imagine this: you’re sitting on

Imagine a small Airbnb compound in the desert, bohemian decor, dried flowers and a small list of 25 guests- this was the perfect recipe for Perscilla + Kevin’s festival-style wedding at the Mojave Desert Eco-Pods. With a shift towards smaller and more intimate events, Airbnb weddings are all the rage. There are so many unique

There’s a new bridal brand on the market and they’re packing a one-two punch with a FUN shopping experience paired with affordable wedding dresses. Meet Vow’d! The launch collection includes over 30 wedding dresses that vary in styles from modern to romantic to boho — and they’re all under $1300. Yep. Sizes range from 0-24W

If the coronavirus pandemic has taught us one thing, it’s to throw out the rule book…especially when it comes to wedding celebrations! Whether you ended up exchanging vows in your parents’ backyard, or are planning a winter wedding instead of summer…the only right way to have a wedding these days is to just roll with

Are you planning a wedding at home? As social distancing draws on, weddings continue to evolve and the thought of an intimate, relaxed at-home wedding might just start to sound pretty great. We’ve seen couples arrange small ceremonies at home with a small guest list either in place of or in anticipation of a bigger

A last-minute wedding cancellation due to Covid-19, caused Georgia + Andrew to make some tough decisions. Their florist had already ordered over half of their flowers and couldn’t cancel. They weren’t able to host their event at their original venue, and as things quickly started to shut down, their guest list dwindled. That’s when they

If you’re like us, then you’ve been loving the photos of intimate weddings and elopements that are rolling in from couples who believe that love isn’t cancelled! We will never stop saying that phrase because it’s 100% true and it’s so important. JaLisa + Cory are like so many other couples who had to go