What’s your inspiration? That’s the first question you’ll get from CustomMade when you sit down to dream up your perfect custom engagement ring. And we’re not just talking diamonds, gems, shapes, and colors. Think more along the lines of significant moments in your relationship, your personalities, shared adventures, interests, family, career—all the things that make
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Let’s just say you’ve hardly got the time or resources to overhaul your entire bedroom aesthetic but you’re seriously ready for something new. BEEN THERE. The good news is, it doesn’t take much to make a big impact. We’re talking about the bed, folks. And how a simple swap from that old IKEA bedframe to
From missing people to dress dilemmas and cake mishaps, these unlucky couples share their wedding day disaster stories. Wedding Day Fails and Disaster Stories From Real Couples With months, or even years, going into preparing for your big day, you’ll likely have every detail of your wedding day planned down, right down to the last
Corrie and Dave knew they wanted their fun and laid-back wedding to be unlike anything their guests had ever seen and boy did they pull it off! When the bride enters on jet ski, you know it’s going to be good! With festival flair and family as their focus, they planned the first wedding EVER
Tis’ the season you guys! Oktoberfest officially starts on Saturday, so sign us up for all the festive fun. If you’re looking to gather your gang together this season, why not plan an Oktoberfest celebration? That’s what the creative team from Beijos Events did at Sweet Salvage Rentals and we are seriously in awe! There
Shelby is a writer and photographer and Cormac is an illustrator and graphic designer. They really are a match made in creative Heaven! It’s all in the details for these two. Shelby owns her own photography business, Lille Vandreren & Co, so along with creative Cormac, they nailed the design for their wildflower- inspired wedding!
Australia is known for its beaches and laid back vibes, but today we’re headed inland for a little desert magic. We are so SO excited to share a first look at the brand new Desert Rose Collection from CHOSEN by One Day! Inspired by the Australian desert, the collection recalls a minimal landscape where beauty
As summer wedding season draws to a close, let’s take a look at some of the wedding cake trends we’ve seen so far. Plus the ones we’ll be tasting in 2020. Wedding Cake Trends for 2020 With our sights (and tastebuds) set on 2020, we’ve scoured the ‘gram for the wedding cake trends you need
Get excited, folks: fall wedding season is here! Bring on the hot toddies, cozy textures, and warm scents—we’re ready. There’s nothing like a summer romance, sure, but a snuggle by the fire on a cool night? Swoon. This season brings all the traditional things that we can’t get enough of (yes, we do love pumpkin),
If you love color, florals and unique details, then you’re going to LOVE how Olivia and Brandon styled their day! When O + B discovered Memory Garden in Monterey, California, they knew they had found the PERFECT venue for their Spanish-Inspired wedding. The Mediterranean architecture, tile details and lush gardens set the tone for their
Lynsey + Stuart live in Scotland but LOVE to travel. So, when it came time to exchange vows, what better place to do so than on a Santorini cliffside? That’s exactly what they thought! To help them coordinate their modern boho elopement, they trusted in the expertise of Maria Sila from Tie The Knot Santorini
Take inspiration from the stars with these celebrity inspired engagement rings. From oval diamonds to Art Deco designs, discover the A List-worthy engagement rings we’re lusting after. Credit: Photo courtesy of Jennifer Lopez via Instagram @jlo While your favourite celebrity might be wearing a rock worth as much as small country, our pals at Taylor
As if we needed a reason to love Target more, twenty years ago they began a series of designer collaborations that totally changed our closets. A Rodarte dress and Missoni cardigan suddenly affordable and available from our local Target? Game CHANGED. To celebrate 20 years of Design for All, Target is reissuing best-selling pieces from
When Jessie woke up on the morning of her wedding, the weather forecast read “flooding rain, damaging winds, and hail all day and night.” Would you believe us if we told you that the skies (finally) parted mere minutes before their ceremony? Jessie + Chase’s wildflower Colorado wedding in the woods comes to us like
From Instagram-worthy doughnut walls to kooky poems about wedding gifts, these are the most hated wedding trends often overused at weddings. How many are you guilty of? Credit: iStock Every bride wants their special day to be unique, but often the best ideas have already been done before. We round up the most overused wedding
If you follow Green Wedding Shoes on Instagram, you noticed Jason + I (and our 2 daughters) were in Kauai a few weeks ago. We LOVE going to Hawaii (it’s only a 6 hour flight from Los Angeles where we live) and something about the islands … it’s just magical there! We hadn’t been to
There’s just something so perfectly carefree + wild about having flowers in your hair. We love when brides + stylists go for wedding hairstyles with flowers — you really can’t go wrong with a loose, boho braid and some blooms! Floral crowns are obviously (still) a fave, but there is an assortment of ways to
Would you have the guts to give 100% creative freedom to your wedding vendors?? That’s what this couple did and it seriously paid off! We must bow down to their event planners, The Creatives Loft, for the epic and spectacular event that they designed! Sarah and Nino had no idea what their wedding decor would
Galen + Mackenzie fell in love in the mountains and got engaged in the mountains, so when it came time to set the stage for their wedding, choosing the White Mountains of New Hampshire was a no-brainer. Surrounded by all of their favorite people, G + M were married at The Toad Hill Farm in
Sometimes it just takes one person saying, “I’m feeling bubblegum pink, you guys!” for the wheels to start turning. As The Pretty Project Workshop launched its second annual styling event at Malibou Lake Lodge, it was Nicole at The Bloemist who had a pink wedding on the brain! Before long, every detail was utterly doused with
You guys know we LOVE elopements and this one is pure magic! For their big day, Ashleigh and Ty chose to elope to Mt. Rainier National Park. Along with their immediate families, they hiked into the woods, found a secluded spot and shared the most raw and personal hand-written vows with each other. They then
Even if your tastes are more low-key, everyone loves to marvel at the extravagance of celebrity weddings. The elegance and glamour of the dress. The vastness of the venue grounds and guests. The height of the cake and the opulence of the dramatic entrance. That’s why we love that our pals over at Lace&Favour put
Summer is swiftly turning over to autumn—or so the coffee shop menus tell us. But while we wait for cooler temps to catch cup with the PSL orders, this fall wedding inspiration is the sweetest way to get over the hump! The team, led by designer Alexa Kay Events and photographer Sami Kathryn Photography, met
The word ‘rustic’ is an adjective describing a certain simplicity + charm – often found in the countryside or rural areas. That pastoral charm is so stunningly captured in today’s editorial. It’s a modern twist on rustic country weddings that we’re living for! Here’s where modern elegance meets those ‘Texas Forever’ vibes. Emily with Maxwell
The beauty of the Cotswolds is unparalleled. Famous for its rolling landscapes and historic, stone-built homes, it’s the perfect location for a stunning garden wedding. Zoe and Jacob thought this exact thing when they chose The Compton Gallery as their wedding venue. What’s more, their wedding was the very first for the venue! How exciting
Eco-friendly weddings are becoming more and more popular but going down the sustainable route doesn’t necessarily mean sacrificing quality or luxury. Photo Credit: Divine Day Photography Charlotte Ricard-Quesada, owner of bespoke event and wedding planning business, La Fete, shares her top tips for throwing the perfect sustainable wedding celebration. Sustainable Wedding Tips Venue & decor
Step on up to the most rad trend in bridal footwear: boots for your wedding day! Our GWS brides LOVE a good bridal boot or bootie. A fun alternative to heels or flats, boots tend to offer more comfort with a bit of boho flair. Comfort + boho style? Sign us up! We’re breaking down
Planning a wedding day is an exciting time, but it can also be incredibly stressful for you and your partner. That’s why we’ve asked mental health charity Mind to offer some tips to help you take care of your mental health during wedding planning. 5 Ways to Help Your Mental Health During Wedding Planning Before
It’s OK if you’re not over the llama craze, yet. Neither are we! Today’s editorial combines our favorite boho wedding trends with whimsical, bright jewel tones. Originally, the inspiration was pulled from brilliant colors + dramatic textures, but when Angie from Myrtle and Moss found Millstream Llama Farm, everything else just fell into place. And,
Let’s take a trip under the big top for a wedding that’s truly unforgettable! We’ve never seen an event quite like this one, and we’re sure even The Greatest Showman is feeling inspired! (If not a bit jealous!) Katinka and Massimo really pulled out all the stops to give their guests a magical experience full