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Dazzling Wedding at Italy’s Villa Valentini Bonaparte

Dazzling Wedding at Italy’s Villa Valentini Bonaparte

Words by Kinsley Brown

There’s a reason people don’t come back from the Umbria region of Italy the same. While it’s not as well-known as Tuscany, what it has instead is a kind of…

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Ocean Key: The Florida Wedding Venue That Actually Feels Like Key West

Ocean Key: The Florida Wedding Venue That Actually Feels Like Key West

Words by Marisol Acosta

Ocean Key Resort marks the official start of Key West’s legendary Duval Street and sets the tone for an unforgettable wedding weekend. At the coveted 0 Duval Street address, Ocean…

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A Coffee Farm Wedding on Hawaii’s Big Island

A Coffee Farm Wedding on Hawaii’s Big Island

Words by Olivia Curley

Jolee and Willie first crossed paths on a jobsite. Willie took Jolee under his wing at work, teaching her to hunt and fish and folding her little cousins into the…

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A couple dressed formally embraces on a platform near the Sphinx and a pyramid in Egypt, with soft lighting and candles arranged along the edge.

How One Couple Had Their Wedding at the Great Pyramids of Giza

How One Couple Had Their Wedding at the Great Pyramids of Giza

Words by Lauren Ertl

Take one glance at these photos, and you’ll probably be wondering, “How in the world did they pull off a destination wedding with the Great Pyramids of Giza as the…

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How to Elope in Vegas: From a Pro Who Did It Herself

How to Elope in Vegas: From a Pro Who Did It Herself

Words by Olivia Curley

Whether you’re looking to dodge the stress of a 200-person guest list or you just have a soft spot for neon lights and desert magic, eloping in Vegas is having…

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A couple walks down the aisle at an outdoor wedding by the sea, smiling and holding hands, with confetti in the air and guests in the background.

Color-Soaked Real Wedding in Playa Mujeres, Mexico

Color-Soaked Real Wedding in Playa Mujeres, Mexico

Words by Jessie Allen

Some weddings are beautiful. Some are fun. And then there are weddings that feel like a living, breathing, color-soaked celebration of everything love is supposed to be. Natalie and Patrick…

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How Far in Advance Should Guests Book Travel for a Destination Wedding?

How Far in Advance Should Guests Book Travel for a Destination Wedding?

Words by Meghan Ely

Planning a destination wedding comes with plenty of exciting decisions, but it also introduces some extra logistics, particularly for your guests. Unlike a hometown celebration, attending a destination wedding usually…

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Long Beach Island Wedding at Mallard Island Estate

Long Beach Island Wedding at Mallard Island Estate

Words by Lauren Ertl

To Isabel, Long Beach Island was more than just a beautiful escape from the city; it was somewhere that held a myriad of sweet memories. That’s why when she and…

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8 Quieter Alternatives to Europe’s Most Popular Proposal Spots

8 Quieter Alternatives to Europe’s Most Popular Proposal Spots

Words by Jessie Allen

If you’ve been dreaming of proposing in Europe this summer, you’re not alone. New research from global car hire brand Avis found that one in two Britons who get engaged…

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