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Dark versus Light. Soft versus Hard. Sweetness versus Seduction. This was the theme for this Swan Lake Inspired Styled Shoot that took place at Hycroft Manor in Vancouver, Canada. Wonderstruck Events shows us how to create two distinct looks: one, dark and sultry with a black-centered color palette, striking lines and bold design details- the

How is wedding planning going? Unfortunately, we didn’t leave the pandemic behind like we did with 2020. There are still many challenges while working through your checklist. Wedding planning Covid style isn’t ideal, it’s very much a relativity for you 2021/2022 couples! Rest easy, because our friends at Be Inspired PR sent over some very

If it’s good enough for the royal family, it’s good enough for us! This moody winter wedding inspiration is filled with luxe floral details and modern-fairy tale bridal fashion on castle-like grounds. Wyresdale Park is a dreamy estate and working farm nestled in the Forest of Bowland, a favorite retreat for the royals. And it’s

One of the simplest ways to make a wedding unique to you is to infuse it with meaningful elements. Simple, at least, in theory. But we’ve found that if you look for meaning, you’ll find it. In a symbolic flower, a song, a color. And in the case of today’s beautifully luxe inspiration, meaning comes

Take the worry and stress out of choosing your wedding flowers with the wonderful + affordable options from The Bouqs Co. Weddings & Events! Bouqs Weddings knows couples currently planning their weddings already have a lot on their plate, and trying to maneuver around the floral industry amidst a pandemic can seem overwhelming. If you’ve

Dominike-Arielle and Laurent had to postpone their wedding day not once, but twice! In 2019, the surprise arrival of their first child had them pushing their dream day to 2020, but then, Covid-19 came and turned things upside down. Their disappointment was crushing. That’s when their photographer came in to treat them to something extra

Now is a good time to call a meeting with your florist. With the beautiful, boho trend of dried flower crowns continuing to rise, we encourage you to take a minute and consider these festival floral vibes! The feathery plumes of pampas grass speak to our hearts here at GWS, but there’s much more that’s

Vintage is the name of the game for this totally transporting ’70s-inspired backyard wedding. The whole crew—from the bride and groom to the bridesmaids—wore select pieces from vintage shop, Alice and Irene. And it didn’t stop there! The tablescape featured vintage place-settings that were fitting for the retro-style home that housed the small party. If

Welcome to Links + Loves! Let’s jump right in… Well, hello there! How is everyone feeling? Hopefully, you’re feeling hopeful. It was a week that made history and if nothing else, we hope everyone has made time for reflection as we look forward to better days ahead! We had a lot of good stuff on

A blank canvas-type wedding venue is wonderful for a couple with one stunning vision! Something like today’s velvety fall wedding inspiration demonstrates the huge impact that a seemingly soft, neutral color palette can have. With white walls and tall ceilings, the sky’s the limit. And today’s editorial team wanted that sky draped in velvet! The

One thing’s for certain as we head into 2021- elopements and backyard weddings are a major thing and they’re not going anywhere! In fact, this wedding combines both! Nature lovers and creatives, Dallas + Luke knew they wanted to elope in a way that allowed them to enjoy nature, while still being able to put

Emily and Julian originally had a large wedding of 150 guests planned at a venue in Santa Ynez. But as the pandemic continued to rage on, they opted to drastically cut down their guest list and select a more fitting wedding venue. To make matters more intimate + precious, Emily’s parents folded one thousand paper

2021 Weddings are upon us, and with them comes hope for a brighter and better year for all! What better way to start things off by dreaming of what the biggest 2021 Wedding trends will be. Last year saw a total shake up of the wedding industry and this year we will see couples continuing

Imagine this: bags packed, you jump into a helicopter with your love. You’re then whisked off to a clearing off the coast, prepared with luxe florals, a table for two, and even a cozy bed for stargazing. Just like that, you’re in another world—one created especially for you. Today’s boho Big Sur elopement inspiration is

“Is it awful that I’m enjoying it?” Oh, Daphne. You said it best. Netflix has us all in a tizzy with its latest hit and we’re in no rush to leave! (We’re also still pretty smitten with this kind of queen.) It seems we are not alone in the least, as the latest fashion craze—on TikTok

So much magic can happen outside of a white satin dress! We were recently inspired by all the love this unique wedding dress got, and after receiving quite a few emails + DMs from readers asking us to share more unique wedding dresses they could buy now, we decided it was time to gather some

Sure everyone has wedding planning advice for you, but we’ve got great wedding planning advice from real GWS couples. While putting together our favorite wedding GWS inspiration for couples marrying in 2021 + 2022, we took time to reflect and look back on all the real weddings we featured in 2020 and how they planned

We’re not trying to be dramatic, but…you have never seen fall wedding colors like these. Autumn weddings are always a hit (and it’s very clear as to why), but this editorial is high-fashion, luxurious and includes the most modern fall wedding colors to date! The talented team at What Peggy Did Next had quite the vision

Welcome to Links + Loves! Let’s jump right in… If you’re planning a wedding in 2021, best to hear from those who have gone before you. We gathered advice from couples who planned weddings in 2020 and trust us, it’s worth your time to listen to their sage advice. And in a year when travel

We’ve always been into Pop Art, and the mix of colors and shapes. And what’s more fun than the freedom and party vibes from the ’80s? Neither of these cultural influences ever truly died, they just keep reinvented themselves in so many different, funky-fresh ways! That is how today’s inspiration was born. Mixing and matching

How do you make a small wedding stand out? First, it’s all about location. This modern minimalist wedding inspiration took place at the Jupiter Hotel in Portland, a boutique hotel that’s all about modern luxury. Hotels with unique decor and architecture are quickly becoming top picks for micro wedding venues (take this example, for instance).

Stop what you’re doing because we’ve got THE most Wish Listed Airbnb Rentals to help jump start your vacation dreams for 2021! After almost a year of being stuck at home, aren’t you aching for a little getaway? Airbnb has shared the news that wanderlust is trending again, and finding the perfect dream escape is

Finding the one. Saying yes. Making forever promises. It’s ALL about timing. That perfect intersection of time and place where life’s most magical moments happen. And when it comes to your wedding, is there a more memorable first moment than the one where you reveal your wedding dress?! LAUDAE, (with founder + designer, Gaby Bayona)

No matter if you’re hosting a wedding near or far, one thing makes it extra special- incorporating local culture, traditions and landscapes into the day. That’s exactly why we love this Vietnamese wedding inspiration that took place at Shilla Monogram Quang Nam Da Nang and featured real couple, Sue + Mattia. It’s the perfect blueprint

If you’re already vibing hard with this boho vintage wedding inspiration like we are, you’re halfway there. Once you have a venue, style, dress + photographer, you might start thinking about the oh-so fun bridal beauty options. You’re in luck, because today’s beauty inspiration comes to us in a fierce fury, showcasing three different (stunning)

What a year. While putting together our end-of-the-year GWS favorites, we’ve had time to reflect and look back on all the real weddings we featured in 2020. From elopements in Ibiza to beachfront micro weddings, we’ve seen our fair share of magic come out of a tough year. But instead of focusing on wedding dress

You might be newly engaged and wondering what in the world a safe wedding in the coming months might look like. We’ve got good news for you: the pressure is off! Because planners and designers like LB Event Planning are doing the work for you. Using their time away from busy seasons, big weddings, and

If you’re a surfer and you’re engaged, you’re looking at one of two ways to get married or elope. First, you can bid the shore adieu and just get in the water, or you can plan a boho-chic surfer wedding—no towels required. Either way, it’s safe to say you’re WAY cooler than us. Today we’re

Welcome to the first Links + Loves of 2021! Let’s jump right in… Cozy season is alive and well! We spent our breaks snuggling up, sleeping in, puzzling reading, bingeing, eating, bingeing and eating together…hbu? We’ve got plenty of things to catch up on and lots of faves to share. But first, did you SEE

Juxtaposition. It’s a big, big word that sums up everything that we love about this industrial micro wedding inspiration. Aside from the muted rainbow ribbon chandelier (which we will, of course, get to later), we’re particularly smitten with the color choices here tied to the earthy, rough palette from Hutton Brickyards. Planning and designers from