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Real Wedding at Four Seasons Maui

Real Wedding at Four Seasons Maui

Words by Lauren Ertl

Robert and Alexa met “the old fashioned way,” at a bar, but after their love blossomed and it came time to tie the knot, they opted for a non-traditional path….

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St. Maarten, The Friendly Island

St. Maarten, The Friendly Island

Words by Carolyn Steere

A welcoming, diverse population awaits you in St. Maarten, the Dutch side of a Caribbean Island, shared with the French territory of Saint Martin. Anyone who has tried to “island…

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6 Engagement Ring Trends of 2023

6 Engagement Ring Trends of 2023

Words by Amber Melendez

As co-founder of Bling Advisor, a Black female-founded jewelry company with over 30+ years of experience, we’ve seen many trends take shape with custom, fine, and engagement jewelry! Engagement season is upon…

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Magical Mountaintop Aspen Wedding

Magical Mountaintop Aspen Wedding

Words by Jessie Allen

When mutual friends invited Annie and Daniel to the San Francisco Symphony’s opening night gala, they probably didn’t know they were setting the stage for a love story of fairytale…

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Iceland’s Otherworldly Wedding Spots

Iceland’s Otherworldly Wedding Spots

Words by Stacey Marcus

Looking for a novel spot to launch your life together? Cast your gaze on Iceland where Mother Nature waved her magic wand to create a land lush with wondrous spots…

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Costa Rica Mountain Wedding

Mountaintop Costa Rica Wedding

Mountaintop Costa Rica Wedding

Words by Lauren Ertl

After the chaos of 2020, Anna and Stafford wanted to celebrate their marriage by giving themselves and their families the opportunity to get away. Months of planning resulted in a…

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Do’s and Don’ts of Seating Your Guests

Do’s and Don’ts of Seating Your Guests

Words by Jennifer Stein

Seating your guests is often an afterthought. It’s something that is necessary and thought of only when the seating chart is created. If it’s done right, it can help your…

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Intimate Tulum Elopement Editorial

Intimate Tulum Elopement Editorial

Words by Lauren Ertl

Imagine eloping in an intimate oasis in Tulum, surrounded by jungle elements and sacred rituals. Inspired by the natural elements of this Mexico region, photographer, Iann Ivy, wanted to create…

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Photo courtesy of Julia Lototskaya

Seasonal Swaps for Your Winter Wedding Catering

Seasonal Swaps for Your Winter Wedding Catering

Are you hosting a winter wedding? Consider making these seasonal swaps to serve up something delicious for your guests! Provide warming welcoming drinks for guests. “In place of welcoming guests…

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