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From cuticle care to colour schemes, consult our go-to guide for perfect wedding nails. You’re under the spotlight for every minute of your wedding day so naturally you will want to look perfectly groomed down to the very last detail. So, your skin and hair are under control.  But what about your wedding nails? Of

Who is doing some wedding planning this weekend?? Working on your Save the Dates by chance? If so, Minted, one of our favorite places to find Wedding Invitations and Save the Dates, is having a pretty amazing sale! All Save the Dates are 25% off and save 15% off all wedding orders – with code

Welcome to the Mayan Jungle. Home to some of the most immaculate beaches in Mexico, Tulum is a once-sleepy beach town turned trendy wedding hotspot! The inspiration here is endless, from the ancient ‘old world’ spirit of the Mayan ruins to the romantic beach huts. This editorial follows the story of artists capturing Tulum with

A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning the Perfect Bridal Shower From the invite list and party games, to decorations and food, we’ve got your bridal shower planning covered Looking for bridal shower ideas? From the invite list and party games, to the decoration and food. If you’re feeling riddled with responsibility, don’t panic. Whether you have

Give us a rockin’ fringe wedding dress and a llama and we’re on cloud nine! This folksy wedding had an awesome modern take on country chic. The bride killed it in a lacy wedding dress with fringe detail as well as a floral hat which is totally on-trend. (Anybody out there looking for a fun

They say rain on your wedding day is good luck. Makes sense, too…have YOU ever tried to untie a wet knot? ;)  But in reality, there is a special kind of gut-wrenching feeling that sinks in as you obsessively refresh the 10-day forecast and see a rainy wedding in your future. It’s a reality most

With new products gracing the shelves of beauty stores every day, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Our Wedding Ideas Beauty Awards are here to narrow down the good from the bad and provide you with some much-needed guidance on the best products to use on, and in preparation for, your big day. All the Winners

Today we’re heading to the fair for a fun look at the new 2020 Collection from White One! Designed with the young + modern bride in mind, these gowns are feminine, flirty, and ready for anything. Like a spontaneous post-wedding ride on the Ferris Wheel, perhaps? The gowns come in a few distinct style families

Dana + Matt were clear from the beginning stages of wedding planning. They wanted their venue to be unique and creative. So, they opted for the most modern, edgy and uncommon ceremony setting they could find…a parking garage. You read that right! D+M exchanged vows under the Swiss architectural wonder that is the 1111 Lincoln

Planning a honeymoon? We’ve teamed up with CROSSROADS Maldives to offer you the chance to win a honeymoon in the Maldives, worth £2,550 – here’s how you can enter this free competition and be in with a chance of winning… Win a Honeymoon in the Maldives Home to sublime comfort, endless romantic dinner options and

Do you want all the *Moroccan vibes* without actually eloping to Morocco? It can be done! Claire Friesen of Doxa Photography perfectly encapsulated the unparalleled warmth + charm of the Moroccan desert, and captured it at Camp Wolf Willow in Saskatchewan, Canada. We’ve never seen a desert quite like this one! With terraced hills overlooking

Colorful florals, terrazzo floors, a stunning villa venue, and smoke bombs- what more do you need for an epic Lake Como wedding?! Seriously, this couple has style and they treated their guests to the warmth and hospitality that Italy is known for. If you’ve ever wondered how to use your venue to inspire your wedding

photo: Lovisaphoto | makeup: Cheek to Cheek Artistry Thank goodness it’s National Dog Day because we really needed an excuse to post some cuuuuute photos of dogs in weddings! So many GWS couples love to include pets in their weddings and we think it’s just darling. Portraits with the newlyweds are by far the most

In search of healthy hen party ideas? Whether you want to go abroad or stay in the UK, these alternative hen weekends are sure to delight the bride and her crew. 6 Healthy hen Party Ideas Glamping with Browning Bros, Essex Just an hour from London, Browning Bros’ glamping orchard offers an exclusive weekend of

Here comes the smoke show! We love a good smoke bomb photo and according to our Instagram, we aren’t the only ones. Whether you use them for engagement photos, as a fun getaway, or just set them off to add some color to your portraits, the effect is undeniable. We always get questions about smoke

For some, there’s a thrill in not knowing what will unfold when, say, you plan to a waterfall elopement in Maui and the weather is unpredictable. Kirsten + Jeremy invited friends and family along for the ride, warning them that they were in for an early hike and the possibility of rain. But it was

It’s no secret that here at GWS we loooove a good boho moment. Boho weddings, boho dresses – so it’s a surprise to NO ONE that we are talking all about our favorite boho bedroom decor and how you can steal this look yourself too. Bring on the baskets, macrame, and plants galore! The first

All the ladies in the place with style + grace! And…different body types, unique style choices, a range of budgets, and individual personalities. There’s a reason mismatched bridesmaids dresses are practically taking over as the norm. We get it! There is hardly a perfect “Sisterhood of the Traveling Dress” that fits all your girls in

She was working in Lebanon when a job opportunity popped up in the Cayman Islands. He was in Denver, wondering where his next step would lead, when a friend offered him a 3-month position in…yep, the Cayman Islands. Cynthia + Jordan didn’t know what was waiting for them there in that magical place, but Cynthia

For the couple who’s a little bit classic and a little bit modern, we think the best marriage of the two happens in flowers! Let those classic bold blooms take on a muted tone for a vibe that’s super modern. And while dried flower arrangements are becoming more common in terms of offerings, it’s a

Sponsored Content Brides often have a lot of questions about wedding dress alterations. Stunning Bridal, who offer an in-house alteration service, have come up with some top tips for altering your wedding dress. Credit: Stunning Bridal Almost every single bride will need some form of alteration to their wedding dress, whether it be the bust

Can you imagine Palm Springs in the ’60s? With all the glamour of a historic celebrity hideout, it’s mesmerizing to imagine likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Frank Sinatra enjoying cocktails by the pool. For Mebus + Mark, Palm Springs‘ appeal had deeper roots. Their legendary wedding weekend captured the retro-glam spirit through several elements, the

The bride wears the pants! We love a good bridal jumpsuit for a second look or even the full affair. It’s just so…cool…and bends the “rules” in a way that we’re always down for. These two made themselves at home at a new venue and former art gallery in DTLA called The East Angel. With

Here is our basic checklist to plan your dream elopement: the person you love, a gown you love, a team you love, and the place you love! Put ’em all together and watch the magic unfold. Blayke filled in the blanks with her guy, Sam, a long-sleeved lace dress, and designers, Julia & Evita, for

If you’ve been married for ten years, we’d classify that as means for celebration! It’s the perfect time to reflect on where you’ve been, look to where you’re going, and give new meaning to your vows. And we can think of few places more inspiring than the magical desert lands of Sedona, Arizona! From a

Get yourself down to the shops – Wedding Ideas’ September issue is out now! Wedding Ideas September issue out now! INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Wedding dresses: Dreamy designer gowns you’ll love Clever new ideas: From bridesmaid jewellery to the hottest hair accessories Venue tips: The latest need-to-know spaces, from under-the-radar spots to the most romantic settings Bridal makeup

Listen up, lasses! It’s officially official: cowgirl-chic is in. And our modern bohemian bridal crush, Rue de Seine, is here to prove it. TODAY is the launch day of the brand new collection, Moonrise Canyon! And because GWS brides are just as obsessed with Rue de Seine as we are, we think you’re going to

Set it in stone: we love this fine art bridal inspiration! Color Theory Design Co designed a modern + minimal day with the latest decor trend to take over our Pinterest boards…cement! Yep, concrete accents + monochrome terrazzo showcase an artfully industrial style that’s such a fresh idea when it comes to weddings. Pair those with

Now, here’s something we’ve never heard of (and that’s saying something): this wedding took place in the ruins of an abandoned silk factory! We’re pretty taken with the magical little find in Lebanon’s capital. The couple, Bruna + Ibrahim, weren’t set on a traditional venue so they turned to Lea at A Whole Lotta Love

Putting together DIYs for your wedding is a sure way to make sure the day feels personalized to the two of you. Which is why we loveeee a good DIY! For today’s project, we’ve partnered with Canon and their new PIXMA TS9521C Crafter’s All-In-One Printer to bring you a faux tiled table number. Here’s a bit