Whilst the vast majority of weddings that were scheduled to take place last year didn’t happen, our incredible wedding industry didn’t just sit around doing nothing. They got together, they collaborated and they continued to create beauty. These images were taken by wedding photographer Jessica Piazza Photography at a styling workshop held in December at
Month: January 2021
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
These celebrities are on to something…they’ve managed to secure top spots in the ranking for the world’s most expensive engagement rings. Credit: Photo courtesy of Jennifer Lopez via Instagram @jlo Despite a pause on lavish wedding celebrations, we’ve seen a record high in winter engagements and you lovestruck romantics have been splitting with your hard
For as long as weddings cannot take place because of our lockdown, we will continue to share even more beautiful, inspirational weddings than ever before, to remind you why love, gatherings and celebration are important. This is Project Manager Annabelle and Teacher Conor’s wedding which took place on 12th April 2019 at Virginia Park Lodge,
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
I have such a joyously heartfelt celebration to share with you all today; the wedding of a florist who co-created the spectacular floral arrangements and installations you’ll see all the way through the day. She also has some honest and practical words of advice about feeling overwhelmed during the wedding planning process, which I know
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
It is an incredible pleasure to share this article with you today – a deep dive exploration into the journey of a creative designer, how she got where she is, how she creates, what she inspires her and a fascinating insight into the couture/bespoke wedding dress design journey for all you brides considering this option.
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
After the exceptional response to this weekend’s #StandUpForWedings campaign, launched by the What About Weddings team on Saturday morning, it seems wonderfully fitting to be sharing an editorial that truly celebrates the talent to be found within our British wedding industry. I love the concept of revealing the people and the processes behind the business names and
“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
Today’s international couple are going to completely charm you with their dreamy, whimsical delight of a wedding day, which took place in late wintertime, just as the signs of spring were beginning to gather pace. Their chosen venue was Dewsall Court, who are part of our lovingly curated supplier directory, Little Book; a wonderful home
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
I’m still getting over the response to our latest What About Weddings campaign yesterday, I will find the words to process it all and respond properly in the next few days. But for now, I take the greatest of pleasure share this fun and wonderful micro wedding with you. Carolyn, a senior copywriter at a
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
This is the’s 6th iteration of a beautiful wedding that was originally planned to take place at Hedsor House, with 125 guests in May last year but ended up with a ceremony for 15 at Fitzrovia and a reception at Zetter Townhouse on 4th November instead. Louise, a business development manager, married Barry, a Firefighter
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)
Given recent global events, writing this wedding feels especially poignant. Its date, mid-February 2020, means it must have been amongst the last weddings before we went into lockdown. It’s a real pleasure to share this sustainable day with you all today. The couple, who have known each other since the bride was five days old,
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)
A new survey has revealed the most popular proposal destinations in the UK. With the news that winter engagements are at a new high, it seems not even a global pandemic or national lockdown can put a stop to engagement season. However, while international travel is off the cards for the foreseeable, there are still
As I sit down to write this piece, lots of us around the UK have been visited by the first significant snowfalls of the winter season, and as somebody who hasn’t, I’ve been delighting in seeing other people’s pictures – as I have also today in seeing this spectacular snowy day wedding in the glorious
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