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Dr. Wilkinson’s Calistoga: Mineral Pools and Vibes for Wedding Groups

Dr. Wilkinson’s Calistoga: Mineral Pools and Vibes for Wedding Groups

Words by Marisol Acosta

Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs has been part of Calistoga for decades, yet it feels like a world apart for groups coming to wine country for wedding celebrations…

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Lisbon Destination Wedding at Vandelli Botanical Garden

Lisbon Destination Wedding at Vandelli Botanical Garden

Words by Kinsley Brown

A coffee, a bagel, a barcade in Boston, and a whole lot of cheeseless pizza. That’s how the love story of Anh and Eric began, and it all came full…

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Costa Rica Beach Wedding at Villa Concha

Costa Rica Beach Wedding at Villa Concha

Words by Lauren Ertl

“I can easily say, the moment I met him, I knew I had to have him,” Breanna says about her now husband, Oscar. After meeting through mutual friends, the two…

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Boutique Beach Weddings at Redondo Beach’s Portofino Hotel

Boutique Beach Weddings at Redondo Beach’s Portofino Hotel

Words by Marisol Acosta

The Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach brings together modern elegance and a relaxed coastal feel that naturally invites celebration. Its wedding spaces feel thoughtfully composed, each offering a…

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A bride and groom walk down an outdoor aisle lined with flowers, smiling and holding hands, as guests celebrate around them with flower petals. Mountains and trees are visible in the background.

Sweet Destination Wedding in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains

Sweet Destination Wedding in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains

Words by Jessie Allen

It’s late September in Cashiers, North Carolina, and the Blue Ridge Mountains are doing their absolute most. The leaves are just beginning their color moment, 250 people who love Emily…

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How to Avoid the Wedding Planning Slump

How to Avoid the Wedding Planning Slump

Words by Be Inspired

(And What to Do If You’re Already There) It can be easy to start feeling overwhelmed during the wedding planning process, which can lead to a wedding planning slump. Hear…

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Two brides kiss and raise their arms in celebration at an outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by applauding guests, with a large disco ball and greenery in the background.

Quintessential Key West Real Wedding at Audubon House

Quintessential Key West Real Wedding at Audubon House

Words by Navy Watson

Some love stories begin in grand, cinematic ways. Kaitlyn and Taylor’s happened somewhere a little more scrubs-and-stethoscopes: the pediatric nursing floor where they both worked. But don’t let the ordinary…

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A groom kisses the hand of his bride as they exit a building; she wears a white dress and holds a bouquet, while guests stand in the background.

Bridal Fashion’s Return to the 90s

Bridal Fashion’s Return to the 90s

Words by Olivia Curley

Bridal fashion is currently experiencing a profound “full-circle” moment. While high-octane glamour remains a staple, a significant shift toward refined silhouettes and understated elegance is dominating the 2026 runways. This…

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Unbelievable French Castle Destination Wedding

Unbelievable French Castle Destination Wedding

Words by Olivia Curley

Okay, we have to talk about this wedding. A French castle. Fireworks bursting in a dark night sky. A profiterole tower instead of a traditional cake. A groom who walked…

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