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We’re back with a new edition of links + loves! As our team started sharing our favorite finds for the week, we noticed that nearly everything was from Black-owned businesses or in support of ending racial injustice. There is SO MUCH GOOD STUFF on the list this week! Rest assured that we will continue to

Just like literally everything else these days, buying gifts for your newlywed friends looks different in the middle of a pandemic. You could (and should!) stick to the registry, but there are more things to consider now — especially when you can’t attend the ceremony in person. Thanks to Brooke Avishay of Orange Blossom Special Events,

You guys, we did the unthinkable. Actual blood, sweat + tears went into this roundup of our 20 favorite elopements. With so many incredible celebrations of love; from the tops of the Canadian Cascades to the narrow cliffs of Norway, you can imagine how difficult it was for us to choose…but #GWSelopementweek makes you do

A few things have remained the same since starting GWS back in 2008, one of them being our love of elopements! Maybe it’s the intimacy of the day, or the beauty that’s shown when a wedding is stripped of all its traditional frills. Either way, elopements are very dear to our hearts – and may

Elopements aren’t what they used to be. They’re adventurous! They’re beautiful! Most of all, they are special and meaningful! But still, there may be a few people who still have some sort of “taboo” connotation with the idea of eloping. If there’s anything we know it’s that the wedding industry is changing, and we’re here

When you combine your favorite things into your wedding day decor, that’s when the day becomes 100% true to you. For Cheyenne + Joe, those favorites happen to be colored candles, pampas grass, lanterns, and spicy, inviting colors. For months, they spent time together, collecting the design pieces for their day, and when it finally

So you’ve decided to elope! Congratulations! Now a flood of questions are probably running through your mind. What do I need and what should I wear? What will the day look like? Will it still be as special as a “real wedding” would be? First, let’s tackle that last question. Any ceremony where you promise

You asked and we’re listening. We’re committing to sharing the work of more Black wedding professionals and today we’ve got a list of artists who are creative, inspiring, and pushing boundaries in the wedding industry. It goes without saying that this is not an extensive list. We’d love for you to add your favorite professionals

To our dear GWS community,Like so many of you, we’re heartbroken and angry at the injustice that is dividing our country. During times like these, it is difficult to put all of our thoughts into words. However, we believe it is necessary to use our platform to take a stand and actively support the causes

Green Wedding Shoes has and will always be about celebrating and promoting love. We do not tolerate hate and we are so sorry to our Black sisters and brothers for the pain you’ve experienced for too long. We are with you and we will continue to be with our votes, our petitions, our donations, our

A road trip vacation inspired their elopement location! Colleen + Chris fell in love with the beauty of Garrapata State Park, so when it came time for them to exchange their vows, finding the perfect spot was easy. They planned a misty and romantic Big Sur elopement, complete with a vintage-inspired bouquet, an eco-friendly wedding

Welcome to another edition of Links + Loves! Let’s jump right in… First, did you see Jen’s Q+A on IGTV about submissions? She had a chat with Emily of Anna Delores Photography and covered what we’re looking for at GWS, what makes a submission stand out (in a sea of 300+ a week), what kind

Finally, the temps are rising around here, and we’re gearing up for sunshine + pool-dipped toes! Given the current health crisis, we’re defiantly down a few of our favorite summer activities, but that doesn’t mean we have to forgo them all! Swinging on a hammock in the summer is about as *simple pleasures* as it

If you’re local to Los Angeles, consider it a little getaway in your own town. And if you’re not, we happen to think that downtown LA is the perfect destination for a modern city wedding. To prove a DTLA wedding is where it’s at, we’ve put together a mini-guide to help you plan the perfect

If your parents got married like ours did, it was in someone’s basement with big hair statements, clashing fabrics and many shades of brown. What’s crazy is, so many trends from the ’70s are looping back through (as they do), and inspiring modern day weddings in major ways! The designers at Clover Event Co share

“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” – Wassily Kandinsky. Especially in times like these, we welcome wonderful, bright colors to liven up our souls! Color speaks to us in many different ways, color gives us hope, light + positivity. When the world is gray, when life gets dark, we can always count

Another crazy twist and turn thanks to Covid-19! This time, however, the coronavirus pandemic struck while Michelle + John were on their honeymoon in Sri Lanka. In fact, they’re still stuck there, and have been for three months!!! M + J haven’t let the unexpected extended vacation dampen their spirits though. Avid travel lovers, they’re

How do you host a drive-by bridal shower? Will it be fun? Will people show up? What does it even look like? We have ANSWERS! You’ve seen the birthday parades — now, drive-by events are extending to all sorts of celebrations, from graduations to baby showers. First of all, we’ve heard from several couples currently

Another week at home…and we’re still spending the majority of that time in the kitchen. HBU? Dreaming of clinking glasses at a real-life restaurant one day (sigh). But for now, we’re brewing up our own fermented drinks and vanilla sweet creams and — let’s just say there are lots of drink ideas to be had

Missing dinner parties? So are we. There will come a time when we organize and host a cute dinner party for friends. But until that time comes, let’s have fun brainstorming + making plans! Jaime of Wild Heart Events was inspired by the Wes Anderson film Moonrise Kingdom, to create a laid-back, outdoorsy, dinner + a

As the weather turns warmer and the days get longer, everyone’s spending more time outdoors. This is especially true with so many people working from home right now. That’s why it’s so important to create a tranquil and inspiring space to enjoy Mother Nature. As you know, we jump at any opportunity to incorporate a

Shealyn Angus Events paired up with Jodi Leigh Designs + Corina V. Photography, and their visions of a countryside editorial, with natural elements + textures aligned beautifully. This alignment resulted in a bit of countryside magic! Pampas grass, broken clay planters and local apricot beer are the inspiration behind it all. The earthy décor is

Today’s wedding inspiration is going to make you feel blue…in allll the best ways! Beautiful blue indigo styling makes this wedding wash over us with a cleansing perspective on true art. The great thing about getting married in an art museum is all the built-in unique craftsmanship. A big YES to built-in decor! Perfectly Uncommon

We are flower people – plain + simple. It doesn’t feel like a wedding without a bridal bouquet or centerpiece; however, we know that fresh, beautiful flowers don’t come cheap. That’s why alternatives like Wedding Flowers For Rent are the perfect way to balance the budget and fill your special day with all the lush

Today’s real wedding pairs incredibly well with a hot cup of coffee! La Colombe coffee, specifically. This celebration includes gorgeous protea arrangements, sweet salt lamps and classically glamorous styling for the bride + groom. DiSalvo Events helped Emily + Mike plan their perfect day. E + M shared a bit about their caffeine-inspired wedding vision:

We love color as much as the next gal; but, there’s something so classically cool about a neutral wedding. Before you write off neutrals as ‘boring,’ consider what they’re paired with. For today’s wedding editorial, we’re exploring a classic neutral palette of ivory, fresh whites + muted mauve with tons of texture! Could adding texture be

Okay, time to re-group! The reality of our new world has set in, but guess what – people are still going to get married and celebrate love together. It just might look a little different than how you originally planned. We are here to tell you that it is OKAY, friends. We love an intimate

Welcome to week 2 of our new Links + Loves series! We had a lot of fun sharing our favorites last week and hopefully it brought a little sunshine your way. We’ve experienced our own highs and lows this week…a definite high is that our team is working on some new projects that we’re SO

This post is sponsored by the Aruba Tourism Authority. Before you give up on that tropical beach wedding – or honeymoon! — Aruba has something to say. As of this week, the Aruba Tourism Authority is happy to announce the ‘Happily Ever After Guarantee.’ AKA, a postponable destination booking policy for couples who are dreaming

Whether you’ve changed up your wedding plans and your original dress isn’t going to work, OR, you can’t even get your hands on your original gown due to the global health crisis surrounding Covid-19– you’re in a pinch. You need a wedding dress NOW! We’ve put together the following list to help you shop a