Planning

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

Desert dreamin’ in Seventies style! Attention all you boho lovers out there, because this one’s about as good as they come. Kai + Greg styled their wedding day at The Lautner Compound around retro vibes and a monochrome color palette of amber tones and rusty hues. K, who owns the design and styling company, Gold

When you picture Italy, don’t you imagine age-worn buildings, inviting colors, outdoor dining with friends and whimsical wildflowers growing in the countryside?? Well those are exactly the things that make up Holly + Adam’s Italian wedding day. They chose to tie the knot at Castello di San Sebastiano Po, a historic venue outside of Turin.

Here comes the Drama!! We’re talking bold red florals and black wedding rentals all blended together in a tropical wonderland! When Tina + Chris began planning their wedding in Cabo, they knew they wanted something that would stand out, but still be classy and elegant. With the help of the design team at Amy Abbott

Bold black and white up against neutral shades of beige, brown and warm amber – that was the color palette for this modern take on neutral wedding inspiration. Fetelle Designs wanted to showcase a classic wedding scheme in a new and edgy way and boy did they do it! They completely transformed the minimalist space

Between their love of dark color palettes, muted purples, Japanese culture, and FASHUUN, a moody boho wedding was always in the cards for Larry + Sara. (Full disclosure: they didn’t particularly tell us they love fashion but, hello – we think it’s obvious.) They got married at Hubbard Inn in Chicago, a restaurant specializing in

We’re so excited to bring back this FUN series to GWS today! If you are a long time reader, you might remember we had a series called Friday Favors back in the day where we shared our fave finds of the week. Well, we (the editorial team here at GWS – there are 6 of

Color, Color, Color!! A pastel embroidered wedding dress, rainbow floral installations and the iconic bright blue doors of Greece. These are the stunning details from Elli + Dimitris’ destination wedding at Nissi Beach Bar. With the help of event planners, Tie the Knot Santorini, they pulled off a stunning event full of unique Mediterranean vibes.

While searching for a wedding dress can be stressful for the bride, searching for a Mother of the Bride (or Mother of the Groom) dress can be equally as stressful for Moms! Finding dresses that are flattering to shape, personal style + the wedding formality is key. Holly with Anything But Gray Events put together

When your wedding anniversary only comes once every four years, you know it’s because you got married on Leap Day! That was the case for fun and funky couple Alayna + Jered. These two antique-lovin’, DIY do-ers wanted to infuse their P.A.R.C. wedding day with color, confetti, and cupcakes! A also shared her tips for

There has been a big movement in the wedding + floral industry on foam-free installations (in short: foam that is traditionally used is harmful to the environment, hence “foam-free”) so today’s DIY from Jill at Layered Vintage seems all the more timely and sustainable for our planet – which we LOVE. Jill used some hearty

We love seeing the exotic and awe-inspiring places where love takes our couples. Ksenia + Sergio are mountain lovers and travel lovers, so it seemed only natural for them to exchange their vows on top of a Spanish mountain in Calderona Natural Park. This places holds special significance for them, so it turned out to

Bold Boho meets Beachy Elegance! That’s what we would call the style of Kiona + Matt’s Tulum wedding day. If you’ve been dreaming of your own beach wedding, get ready beccause you’re in for a classy affair! From a mega flower wall and striking ceremony setup to minimalist tropical table decor and an intimate reception,

Celebrate now, party later. It’s a motto we can definitely get behind! With so many of you dealing with wedding postponements because of the global health crisis, it’s no surprise that your original wedding date makes you a little blue. Although you’ve put a wonderful contingency plan in place for later this year or 2021,

Ready for some subtle (and very glamorous) nods to the ’70s? The inspiration for today’s editorial shoot was pulled directly from a couple of mid-century love stories. The team with Colette Marie Photography and Ash Best Events notes this styling as a standout: This wedding inspiration stands out from any other by the way we blended

You keep reading it. You keep hearing it: love isn’t cancelled. But, do you believe it? We’re, quite literally, in the middle of a global health crisis with COVID-19, and are constantly bombarded with one bad news clip after another. With our industry hit especially hard, and weddings getting postponed or cancelled left + right…do

Thank you mom!! We can never utter those words enough, right?! With everything they do for us and for all of the love they give, moms deserve a magical Mother’s Day celebration- even during quarantine! (Let’s hear it for all of the mamas out there who are conquering this homeschool/work-from-home challenge!!) Since Mother’s Day will

Since the CDC has recommended everyone wear cloth masks in public, we’ve seen a lot of our favorite brands and small businesses launch a face-covering initiative. This is FABULOUS for a number of reasons. First, it creates resources for the general public while not dipping into hospital-grade PPE. Second, it’s making up for a loss

What does it mean to be married if it’s not all about navigating life’s ups and down’s together?! Let’s just say, Covid-19 isn’t just a bump in the road and for many, it can seem like a mountain. However, for Gloria + Caleb, there wasn’t anything that could keep their love down! Faced with the

And now for some GOOD NEWS! One of our fave bridal brands, BHLDN, is doing something totally unprecedented that’s never been done before. As bridal fashion week is sadly canceled this year, BHLDN is pulling back the curtain and doing a pre-launch of their Fall 2020 Collection…months in advance! This is truly an exclusive look

There’s this little, make-believe town where the stylistic elements of Palm Springs and New Orleans come to party in peace + harmony. If you’re thinking modern styling + feathers, then you’re right on track! Meaghan Brianne Photo shares her vision for this wedding inspiration: I put together a mood board with peachy pinks and touches

So, you’re planning a wedding! There are two scenarios when it comes to collecting RSVPs: you’re either sending texts 2 weeks out trying to gather those last-minute “yays or nays”…or, you’re not. We’ll venture to guess that you’d rather not — which is why we’re VERY excited to let you in on a little secret

The vibes for Savana + Will’s farmhouse wedding were all about vintage meets modern! Think a sleek wedding dress in a rustic location, a warm color palette but dried florals, and mid-century moden furniture mixed with DIY elements! This is what S + W dreamed up for their wedding day at Olympia’s Valley Estate. With

If you’re attempting to plan a wedding during COVID-19, we know there are a LOT of questions. We’ve heard from you in emails, DMs, and comments. This is a resource for all couples to help you get some answers. Please remember to first check on your state’s specific regulations. It is also likely that even

Not only is the current health crisis having a direct impact on the number of days we go between showers, it’s changing the we we shop in some major ways! Pivoting from in-person store shopping to exclusively online is truly an adjustment, even for the savviest web folks. Even though all shopping these days has

Today is World Book Day, so Dakota + River’s wedding in a bookstore couldn’t be more perfect! When they started planning their intimate wedding, they knew they wanted it to be simple and budget-friendly. Even more importantly, they wanted to honor the things which are most important to them, which according to D, include books,

Because of the current health crisis, we know Mother’s Day will look a little different this year. And, although we’re procrastinating in denial, it’s time to start planning now to ensure all those special Moms + female powerhouses out there get the surprise gift they deserve! To save you the leg work, we trolled online

In honor of Earth Day, we’re excited to share everything you can rent, reuse, and/or donate for an eco-friendly wedding! A few things may just surprise you. Wedding vendors are, more and more, exploring sustainable alternatives from flowers to the food. And beyond that, new companies are popping up that offer creative solutions that are

The official Grim Reaper of 2020 weddings is COVID-19. We know many couples are forced to postpone their wedding due to this pandemic; which in turn is forcing couples to cancel all those exciting pre-wedding festivities, too. Engagement parties, bridal showers + bachelorette parties just got all the air let out of them… and it’s