Hold on to your hats, folks! Today we have a super-sized, super-colorful, SUPER inspiring post from one of the dreamiest wedding showcases, The Jam Event! Sponsored by Wild Heart Events and Bella Vista Designs, we’ve had the pleasure of sharing recaps of the event for several years now. With each iteration we see new wedding trends take off!
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The best engagement ring is easy: it’s the one that’s made to be yours. And while designing your own ring, choosing the perfect (and in-budget) diamond, and having it made from scratch may seem like a pipe dream…we’ve got some good news. It’s totally possible! RockHer‘s workshop here in Los Angeles has made it their mission to
Devin + Matt fell in love while working at an outdoor retailer, and instantly found they both loved summiting peaks and obscure beers. While visiting their favorite spot on Snoqualmie Pass to watch a solar eclipse, Matt proposed! As the couple has two little ones, they knew planning a wedding by themselves would not be
Enjoy a luxury dual-destination break to Turkey, courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels Istanbul. The Bosphorous, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul Win a Four-Night Minimoon to Turkey A lovingly-restored, 19th century Ottoman palace overlooking the sparkling waters of the Bosphorus Strait, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul on the Bosphorus is an idyllic retreat for couples to relax while
The feathery plumes of pampas grass took over the pages of GWS last year (and there’s no sign of the trend stopping anytime soon!). Well, to complement the ornamental grass, we’ve noticed another trend emerging (or should we say an old trend that’s resurfacing?): dried florals! Yep, these blooms don’t require any maintenance at all,
If there’s one thing we hear from couples again and again who decide to elope it’s to expect the unexpected—but in the best way possible. Adam and Sally longed for an adventurous elopement someplace outside their home of Tennessee. So, they began to plan their nuptials in Northern Ireland! And sure, they could plan where
It’s no secret that brides often have big dreams for their wedding day, but they don’t stop there. Honeymoons are ranking ever higher on couples’ wish lists, with dream destinations becoming deal breakers. We’ve got some honeymoon ideas to get you started. 12 Days of Wedding Planning: Honeymoon Ideas You’d be forgiven for thinking that paradise
Have you got a penchant for all things bohemian and modern? Sometimes less truly is more; today’s editorial channels those minimalism vibes while combining organic and natural designs for something truly unique. Oh, and we’ve definitely been crushing on dried florals and foliage lately (hello favorite trend of 2019!), so we have a feeling you
Considering a destination wedding or elopement? Essentially it’s a two-for-one as you get a wedding and a dreamy honeymoon…pretty smart if you ask us! While some couples choose to elope across the world for the sake of intimacy, others choose to invite all their friends and family to make it a huge celebratory vacation. Whatever
Many couples take between one year and two between getting engaged and tying the knot. This might sound like a long time, but when you think you’ve got all that time, you often let things fall by the wayside. It’s easy to forget all the little things you need to do amongst all the bigger
Oh, how we adore all things Lovers Society (insert heart eyes)! SO much so that we launched our own dress collection with them, of course, but we’re prone to believe that literally everything they touch turns to wedding day gold. Lovers Society’s latest collection features the most perfectly bohemian gowns. So, it’s no wonder that Eva Catherine snatched a
The perfect blend of where the forest meets the ocean—that’s what Holly Rose and Ryan were after. The two centered their design inspiration around their passion for the outdoors, and they really wanted the natural beauty of the Sonoma Coastline to shine. To do that, event designer ROQUE Events kept the focus on having everything be
We’re sure you already know that wedding planning is stressful. Here are the signs that wedding planning has got a bit too much for you (but it’s only temporary, we promise)… 12 Signs that Wedding Planning has Got Too Much Taking Over Your Life With it being a day that most brides-to-be have dreamed about
It can be hard to write a speech that gets everyone laughing without recycling over-used puns and one-liners. Why not take some inspiration from these five funny wedding readings when you’re planning what to say. Make Your Guests Laugh With These Funny Wedding Readings If you’re not one for a tear-jerker and want to get
Father of the bride duties are important – your dad is a big part of your wedding day and should be made to feel like it too. Here are some top tips to get him involved… Credit: simongoughphotography.com Father of the Bride Duties: Things Your Dad can do for you Budget Is your dad contributing to
Planning to deliver a mother of the bride speech at your daughter’s wedding? Here’s some wedding speech advice on how to make your words witty, warm and wonderful… How to Write the Perfect Mother of the Bride Speech Good news – more mums are grabbing hold of the mic at weddings to deliver their own
The fabulous Eccleston Yards’ Wedding Weekend is Belgravia’s luxury wedding showcase, taking place from Saturday 9 March to Sunday 10 March. Join several retailers, including Tailor Made London, the groomswear brand offering bespoke tailoring with cutting-edge technology; SMUK London, a one-stop natural beauty and lifestyle studio; British-born footwear label Duke & Dexter, and sustainable lifestyle
You probably want your wedding day to last for as long as possible because, chances are, it’s going to whizz by all too quickly! But when should you start things off and when should it all finish? It’s up to you really, so to help you decide on wedding timings, we’ve compiled a list of
All tha ladies in the place with style and grace! It’s our day and we couldn’t be more excited to champion, celebrate, and recognize the women in our lives who constantly inspire us. The ladies at Beijos Events inspire us on the regular, and they just so happened to pull together a rad party inspiration just for today!
Meredith + Henry both grew up in rural areas of the Midwest, and both went to summer camps. Meredith was even a camp counselor throughout college, so having their venue out in the woods made perfect sense to them! She tells us: Our venue was the ‘wildcard’ option on our list. We were nervous about
Today, it’s all about the gents on GWS! Over the past few years, we’ve seen some super cool ensembles for the grooms (we’re talking everything from green embroidered charro suits to dapper floral outfits to a whole party of groomsmen that wore Chubbies!). This proved to us that the GWS groom has SERIOUS style and is
Nicole is the owner of Savannah, Georgia-based Ivory & Beau, where she and her team help brides choose the dress, design the day, and deck it all out in dreamy florals. She’s basically the wedding expert—so when Alex proposed on a snowy mountain overlooking Lake Tahoe, let’s just say she was ready. Working in the wedding industry
photo: Lauren Louise Photography How amazing is it than on top of getting to marry the love of your life people decide that it’s also time to send you gifts? Even better…they send gifts you know you’re going to love since you kinda sorta picked them out yourself? Yep, wedding planning has its fair share of
We will never turn down the opportunity to travel to Italy…especially when it involves tons and TONS of romance! Olga and Lesha said their vows in the majestic Dolomites in northeastern Italy, and in case that doesn’t sound enchanting enough—they were surrounded by clouds of flowers (you’ll see what we mean!), had a picnic on
It’s been said that accessories make or break the look and we’d argue that of all the bridal accessories, the headpiece is the exclamation point! It’s the pop, the wow-factor, the “I’m a queen and I know it” statement that brides are sporting down the aisle and in true GWS fashion, we can’t get enough.
Jacquie + Owen won a *pretty sweet* elopement giveaway, hosted by Good Seed Floral, Kalen Rivers, Brina Photography + Dawn Photo. The prize? Just a DREAM elopement somewhere in the Washington National Parks. Jacquie + Owen set their sights on Diablo Lake, but with a little twist…they had to road trip there in a vintage VW
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness Jenny Yoo’s Spring 2019 collection *EXCLUSIVELY* available at Lovely Bride, and we can hardly contain our excitement! Focusing on luxe fabrics, romantic + whimsical silhouettes, and unique details that make each dress a work of art, we’re pretty positive you’re gonna SWOON (big time). Incorporating sultry silhouettes, opulent
Have you + your love tossed around the idea of throwing a backyard wedding? Maybe you’re after the sentimental factor of having the big day at a place you grew up, or somewhere that means so much to the two of you. Perhaps you want to gather your family and closest friends around for an
Good news, it’s Friday! And more good news on top of that…do you remember our GWS x Erin Condren Wedding Planners we launched earlier this year? Well, so many of you said you were hoping to snag one of the floral covers but were not planning a wedding…rather you just wanted to have something chic
On the coast of the village of Porto Germeno, Greece sit the ruins of an ancient castle: Aigosthenon in West Attica. Boasting the tallest surviving towers of ancient Greece, the castle grounds offer a beautiful + mystical setting that takes you through time to a place as mysterious as it is romantic. It is here