The leaves are falling, evenings are getting darker + Jack-o’-lanterns are popping up on porches. Can you feel the chill in the air? Whether it’s the legend of Sleepy Hallow or just an autumn breeze, we’re, admittedly, getting a bit spooked. So, let’s lean into the spirit of Halloween by sharing some spooky All Hallows’
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Grace and Dave knew two things when they started planning their wedding: They knew they wanted a bohemian vibe and they knew they wanted tons of personal details that hinted at their many inside jokes. They took their small vision and with the help of event designers, Two Little Birds Planning, they created a whimsical,
If planning a wedding abroad appeals to you, here’s our ultimate guide to destination weddings and everything you need to know about getting married abroad. Planning a Wedding Abroad: Everything You Need to Know Whether you plan on beach wedding under the hot sun, or you’re simply after booking any destination wedding abroad because it’s
floral: Siren Floral Co. | photo: Trynh Photography | from The Call of Autumn: Rustic Meets Modern You’ve heard of the phrase “less is more” and in this case, less really IS more! We’re talking fewer flowers and bigger impact. It’s all things Mono-Floral today! This is a trend that both minimalists and maximalists can
If you climb the hills above Los Angeles, in Topanga Canyon, you’ll find a rainbow! Or at least today you’ll find a rainbow in this rad wedding at The Mountain Mermaid. Venice Beach natives, Jamie + Blake got married at this horticultural retreat + historic California landmark. With help from their planning + floral team
All of the best fancy dress ideas come in pairs, and the same goes for couples’ Halloween Costumes. The Best Couples Halloween Costumes Couples that Halloween together, stay together! That’s how the saying goes, right? Whether you’re just married, newly-engaged or still waiting for him to pop the question, take a look at these hair-raising
Attention Gentlemen! Let’s be honest, you guys often get overlooked in the wedding world. We here at GWS say no more!! That’s why we are IN LOVE with this masculine wedding inspiration that’s both beautiful and manly as well as colorful and stylized. Think modern and fashionable menswear, a mauve and rust-tone color palette, and
Let’s talk about wedding spectrums. On one end, there’s your average, semi-formal wedding, with approximately 200 guests. On the other end, there are casual elopements, with 3-4 guests, including the couple getting married. …And now we have micro weddings! These celebrations are closer to elopements on the wedding spectrum, but still include a handful of
The biggest event in the bridal calendar is back. The British Wedding Awards are making a return in 2020 and nominations are now open. Nominations are now open for the British Wedding Awards 2020 Whether it’s your first time, or you’re returning for another year of celebrating the best in the bridal industry, you can
Early this spring we rounded up our favorite bridal headpieces from ornate crowns to oversized flowers — and we put forth a little trend forecast. Fast forward to fall, we’re seeing brides rock said trends (pearls! bows! scarves!) in fall bridal hairstyles and WOW, are they good. You won’t see any floral crowns made from
Nothing gets us excited like the words Palm Springs and Old Hollywood wedding! How could it NOT be a dreamy day, right? Sheena and Matt married at Colony 29 and came to the table with a totally defined vision: Old Hollywood-meets-neon-nights! The bride wore a custom wedding dress and lent her own design talents to
Many stories and legends, dating back hundreds of years, suggest a number of ideas and traditions behind the wedding holiday being called a honeymoon. But what does honeymoon actually mean? Credit: Unsplash Many stories and legends, dating back hundreds of years, suggest a number of ideas and traditions behind the wedding holiday being called a
Coffee lovers unite…literally!! If you love coffee, you are officially our people. We’re celebrating National Coffee Day by brewing a cup or two for us — and sharing some fun coffee wedding ideas for you! Maybe your first date was at a cute little café, or perhaps you share a bit of Johnny Cash’s sentiment
When it comes to wedding planning, we prefer to do it on the couch, wine in hand. If you’re like us, this handy roundup of shoppable wedding invitations is your perfect companion to a Friday-night-in! We looked specifically for invites that sway from the cheesy cookie-cutter options but rather support artists and make a statement.
There’s going to be another royal wedding! Princess Beatrice has announced her engagement to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Credit: PrincessEugenie/via Instagram Royal Wedding Update: Princess Beatrice is Engaged to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi It’s time to dust off your wedding hats and start planning an outfit worthy or royalty as there’s set to be another royal wedding
It’s officially Fall! And we couldn’t be more excited to bring you this gentle transition into Fall DIY with Afloral, who we love to use for silk flowers. Not only do they last forever, but the quality makes them sooo realistic! Today we’re sharing this cute bicycle wheel garland DIY that you can use for
Nature, in itself, is both simple and beautiful. This is what event designers Victory & Co. Events said when they described the inspiration behind this ultra modern and incredibly beautiful wedding inspiration. They chose two of their favorite Western National Parks, White Sands in New Mexico and Arches in Utah and ran with it! They
Planning a minimoon? We’ve teamed up with Marigot Bay Resort and Marina to offer you the chance to win a four-night minimoon in Saint Lucia, worth £2,500 Renowned for its stunning beauty, the eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia has consistently been voted the most romantic destination in the world, favoured by honeymooners and holiday-goers
Lace & Liberty has become synonymous with eye-catching, customizable and affordable wedding dress designs for today’s modern bride. For their latest collection, designers Annie Hunt and Alison Chang have done something incredible and created a line of fun and inspirational dresses centered around YOU! That’s right, you spoke and they listened. After working with hundreds
When Nadia and Marco began planning their wedding, they knew they wanted to find a great venue. Since many of their guests who would be traveling from all over the world, they wanted something that would be centrally located but also very special. They decided on a Lake Como wedding and during a trip to
Fancy some fine dining and spa bliss? We’ve partnered up with The Vineyard Hotel & Spa to offer you the chance to win a two-night luxury stay in Berkshire, worth £1000 Nestled in verdant Stockcross in Berkshire, Relais & Châteaux’s The Vineyard is renownedfor its exquisite service, 3AA Rosette-awarded restaurant and its award-winning 30,000-bottle wine
It’s an exciting day here at GWS because we finally get to reveal our latest product collaboration: the exclusive GWS x Plum Pretty Sugar Collection of floral bridesmaids robes!! We’ve been fans of Plum Pretty Sugar for years. They basically started the trend of bridesmaids in matching robes nearly 10 years ago and continue to pave
What’s the one thing you should truly invest in for your wedding day? A great photographer is high on the list (of course), but our argument is for something a little closer to home…your skin! Because nothing—not even those shoes you can’t stop thinking about—will give you that famous bridal glow quite like healthy, nourished
Today, we’re (finally) combining two of our favorite things: creative escort card displays + wordplay. Because whoever said you can’t be stylish AND funny was very wrong. Most wedding reception first impressions involve the escort card display. As guests find their seats, they may grab a folded place card or browse a framed seating board.
Whether you’re celebrating your engagement as a couple, or planning a boozy brunch for a hen party or sten, we round up the best bottomless brunch hotspots in the UK. The Best Bottomless Brunch Spots in the UK Words by Leighanne Bent Whether you’re the one with the ring on your finger or it’s one
It is our collective opinion that BHLDN can do no wrong. And today, we’ve got the lace, beading, and unique designs from their selection of boho wedding dresses to prove it! The curated collection of BHLDN’s Boho Gowns is a treasure trove of our favorite designers and unconventional elements. Easy, effortless, and captivating. Exactly how
Turn up the “When Harry Met Sally” soundtrack for this one! It’s all the romance of a stroll through Central Park in the fall — but with a California spin! Kelsey always wanted a New England or New York autumn wedding, emphasis on the changing leaves. And when she and Joe happened upon the secluded
After the wedding day is over, we hear this same phrase from couples in retrospect: “It just goes by so fast!” But Poppy + Jesse were determined to keep mindfulness at the center of their Fiji elopement; being present in the moment + grateful for the same. Because they love hiking + being in nature, eloping
London’s most iconic museum has gained its Civil Marriages and Civil Partnerships license so you can now legally get married at the Natural History Museum. Credit: Norali Emilio via Unsplash You can OFFICIALLY get married at Natural History Museum If the wedding ceremony of your dreams involves declaring your vows surrounded by a bunch of
Leave it to Rachael at Siren Floral Co. to create the camping experience of our DREAMS. Her floral designs are the tangible evidence of her whimsical + artistic creative talents. We’re true fans of anything she puts a hand to! If you love flowers, the outdoors, great food, and creating special moments with new friends,