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Effortless French Elegance Wedding Design

Effortless French Elegance Wedding Design

Words by Kinsley Brown

For destination planner, Sherry of Aleia Weddings, every wedding design begins with the venue. “Château Fengari had everything I was looking for,” she says. “Most importantly, it was a grand-looking…

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Guide to Honeymooning in Austria’s Alps & Capital City

Guide to Honeymooning in Austria’s Alps & Capital City

Words by Lauren Ertl

Rolling green hills, rocky mountains that jet out and invite the first flurries of snow early in fall, long train rides through winding valleys, and the freshest food and wine…

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Real Wedding in Lucca, Italy: Ama & Alley’s Intimate Airbnb Celebration

Real Wedding in Lucca, Italy: Ama & Alley’s Intimate Airbnb Celebration

Words by Jessie Allen

Some love stories start at the office. For Ama and Alley, being coworkers was just the beginning, but it took a mutual friend “accidentally” setting them up years later to…

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Finding Your Signature Wedding Day Fragrance for Scent Memory

Finding Your Signature Wedding Day Fragrance for Scent Memory

Words by Lauren Ertl

When we ask our real wedding couples what their number one piece of advice is to couples in the wedding planning process, the answer, nine out of ten times, is…

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Why Rapallo Is One of the Best Honeymoon Destinations in Italy

Why Rapallo Is One of the Best Honeymoon Destinations in Italy

Words by Jennifer Stein

There’s no question that Italy is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. It’s no wonder celebrities and elites flock here to tie the knot or celebrate their…

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Ismaili Wedding at Penha Longa in Lisbon, Portugal

Ismaili Wedding at Penha Longa in Lisbon, Portugal

Words by Lauren Ertl

Iman and Shaleeza’s love story began on a dating app, though the details are still debated. Iman insists it was Bumble (where the girl has to make the first move),…

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Desert Destination Wedding Design in Joshua Tree National Park

Desert Destination Wedding Design in Joshua Tree National Park

Words by Kinsley Brown

Where the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts meet in the expanse of America’s Wild West lies Joshua Tree National Park. A raw, rugged setting, the beauty of this place is truly…

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Bridging the Gap Between Pinterest Wedding Designs & Reality

Bridging the Gap Between Pinterest Wedding Designs & Reality

Words by Lauren Ertl

When I started the planning process for my destination wedding, all I could think about was how I was going to make the decor and design ideas I’d added to…

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Honeymoon Packing List for Various Climates & Destinations

Honeymoon Packing List for Various Climates & Destinations

Words by Kinsley Brown

Your honeymoon should be stress-free and romantic, so packing smartly for your destination is key. Below is a comprehensive packing list tailored for different climates and types of getaways. Tropical…

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Fantasy Wedding Day at Kinmount House in Scotland

Fantasy Wedding Day at Kinmount House in Scotland

Words by Lauren Ertl

Sometimes, a destination wedding is truly the most convenient choice, not only for the couple but also for their guests. This was the case for Laura and James, at least….

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