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Spring is upon us and it’s as if the whole world is waking up! With light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, you might find yourself with a calendar full of rescheduled weddings. And after all this time, you’re likely dyinggggg to put on a pretty dress. If you’re wondering what to wear to

This is unheard of, you guys. Tunnel View at Yosemite is usually crawling with tourists. One of the most iconic spots in Yosemite…without another soul in sight! It’s hundred-to-one to have a Yosemite elopement in complete privacy. Not a soul in the park. Could you imagine?! Photographer, Anni Graham, (who is as equally geeked as

Who doesn’t love a fun gift to take home at the end of a party?! Traditionally favors are meant to show appreciation and gratitude to your guests. They can be something small that fits with the wedding theme or a little trinket that has special significance to the couple. However, there’s nothing worse than having

Searching for the perfect palette of Spring Wedding Colors?? Well, look no further than the golden glow of this greenhouse wedding inspired by Tulum! You won’t find your traditional pastels here! Event Designers, Runaway Indie looked to the warmth of the sunset and pulled together rust, gold and rose to create a tropical paradise at

Last Saturday marked the first day of spring. What does that mean to you? Aside from the weather warming up, we’re seeing green sprouts in the dirt and robin birds nesting. The main theme of spring is rejuvenation! When it comes to wellness, we’re taking a page out of the budding plants’ books, and thinking

Who doesn’t love a cute wedding romper and bolo tie matchup?! Believe it or not, when Gabe + Terry donned their adorable attire, they didn’t know where the location of their elopement would be, or even what vows they would say! All they knew was that they were in love, and that’s all that matters.

Spread your wings a fly! With their new Spring/Summer 2021 shoe collection, Bella Belle is encouraging women to feel empowered, confident and hopeful as they walk through the different stages of life. Transition and Transformation can be hard, but the new Bella Belle shoe collection is showing us all that it’s also a beautiful thing!

When you dream about an outdoor wedding in Italy, don’t you envision rolling hillside views, gorgeous architecture and family-style dinner under the stars?? Well that’s exactly what this Tuscan wedding at Villa Vignalunga is bringing us today! With the help of venue owner, Gaia, Corinna (known as Coco) and Dominik (known as Dodo) treated their

At the edge of the East Coast woods, you’ll find a rustic spot perched among the trees. The Woods Maine is a luxury style treehouse that immerses you in the fresh mountain air, pristine lakes, and vibrant, changing seasons. When we see a romantic spot like this, what comes to mind? A treehouse wedding –

Let’s talk wedding cakes! Maybe you’ve got an eye for unique design, maybe you’re opting to keep a few traditions, or maybe your jetting off for an adventure elopement. There are a million different ways to plan a wedding but we almost always find a way to celebrate the same — with a nod to

Round and brilliant cut, emerald or oval, one stone, two stones or three?? Choosing an engagement ring can be difficult, so Kaeleigh Testwuide, the Founder and Owner of The Diamond Reserve, is making it easy! She’s helping you find the perfect engagement ring for your enneagram type! If you’re not familiar with Enneagram, let us

Let’s say you LOVE that boho-adventure-elopement vibe. You’re envisioning rock faces and skirts blowing in the wind, vast landscapes and terracotta tones. But you also love a classic wedding day—what do you do? Simple. You take a play out of Olivia + Gaige’s book and combine the two! They planned their wedding at an indoor

Are you a minimalist bride? Today’s colorful and contemporary wedding inspiration just might help you arrive at a conclusion. Oh what fun can come out of a minimalist wedding design! If you’re skeptical, see for yourself. Together with much creativity, the designers at LOAM Studio + Kayla Snell Photography team up for minimalist magic. We

It’s not a celebration without the bubbly, and there’s plenty of that at Chandon Winery in Napa Valley. A great destination wedding idea for the foodies and wine connoisseurs out there, Chandon boasts full event, catering and beverage services. With five unique venue locations on site, they can host weddings from 2 to 350! Talk about

Happy National Proposal Day! Yes, it’s a thing and yes, it’s today! Today also happens to be the first day of spring. Is it a stretch to say that “first day of spring” rhymes with “custom engagement ring”? Regardless, it’s as if the whole world is saying YES to a new season — and that

Don’t worry about your vitamin D today, because this inspiration is overflowing with sunshine! It’s a summery and floral bridal shower filled with pretty pastels, peach hues, lemon accents + vibrant greens. We’re talkin’ bright and whimsy feels for a babe’s brunch. Feminine, fun and modern brides are choosing this bridal shower theme! Zoobibi in

GWS is SO honored to be selected as the “Etsy Affiliate of the Month” for March!! We’ve been huge fans of Etsy for years, so to celebrate, Jen has rounded up her top 10 favorite Etsy gift ideas and product finds. Etsy is famous for the cool, the unique and the eclectic, and there’s plenty

Welcome to this week’s Links + Loves! This week on GWS we answered some pressing questions. Like: how do you know which catering style is right for your wedding? Who knew this kind of lighting would be so striking? Is it time to dream about a comeback? And what happens when you send fluorescent colors

Would you rock a bold and blue wedding dress for your big day? If you’re looking for a wedding style that will stand out from the crown, then you’ve come to the right place. This edgy, high-fashion editorial is pushing the limits of the traditional wedding. Sculptural wedding flowers, an electric blue and red color

Traditionally in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is considered the luckiest day of the year to be married. Whether you have ancestral roots in Ireland or just want to add a little luck o’ the Irish to your celebration, we are sharing 13 ways to bring some Irish wedding traditions into your wedding day! We chatted

Do you imagine that your wedding day is an explosion of energy, colors and good vibes? Wow, does that sound amazing right about now. Anybody else need it? This Italian elopement inspiration is a LITERAL party. Fixings include: iridescent decor, glitter, cute outfits and festival vibes. When Erica & Manu started thinking about this colorful

Vaccinations are making their way around the US, and there’s a calming cloud of hope overhead. Perhaps you’re starting to seriously consider that dream vacation. Hey, we don’t blame you. Hawaii is always on the top of our minds! Something so magical flowing through those isles. Maybe it’s premature, but the coolest Airbnbs in Hawaii

Is it time to start thinking about travel again? Do we dare? Hopping on a plane with your fiancé to elope on the other side of the world—it sounds like a possibility in a distant dream. But even if worldwide travel isn’t nearly just around the corner, adventure elopements and weddings are somewhere in our

Well, here’s something we’ve never seen before! Unique wedding lighting is certainly a creative way to up the design ante—and this inspired wedding with LED lights set on a rocky cliff in Oia undeniably proves the point! So, how’d it come to be? Maria at Tie the Knot Santorini was floored by the jaw-dropping beautiful

Let’s talk wedding food. No matter what style of wedding your planning, chances are food will be involved. To what degree—that’s up to you. But let’s begin here, with the 5 wedding catering styles you’re likely to choose from. {photo above: Hannah Pickle from this New Orleans Micro Wedding} How you determine what’s right for

What makes an intimate wedding feel like the best opportunity to go BIG with fashion? We’ll get back to you on that one. But today we’ll explore the mystic cliffs of Big Sur with an eye for modern art. If modern art doesn’t do it for you, this convertible wedding jumpsuit sure will! Amandarose from

Welcome to this week’s Links + Loves! We’ll waste no time and letting you know that this Bridgerton-inspired wedding?! PERFECTION. Even if you are not a fan of the show, we’re obsessed with how the team behind the day put their own spin on the pop-culture phenomenon and pulled it off with creative gusto. Elsewhere

Get ready box-addicts! Today, we’re sharing 29 of the best subscription boxes you need to try in 2021. Some you might know, and others might be totally new. That’s the joy of subscriptions- getting to find new products and have new experiences at an affordable rate. Nothing sparks joy and feeds creativity like get a

You knew it was coming: the Bridgerton wedding theme is here and it’s utterly fabulous. Couples are finding inspiration from the oh-so-romantic tale of a lady and her Duke. From blooming gardens to blooming bodices, all the drama and whimsy that is Bridgerton is a no-brainer for wedding design. So, how exactly has the release

Have you heard of a pop-up wedding? In the same vein as intimate weddings and micro weddings, the pop-up wedding takes a small affair a step further by offering a ready-to-go vendor package. Essentially, all you have to do is show up! Emily of Heartthrob Weddings and Events launched “Heartthrob Hotel” in October 2020 as