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Your Caribbean Wedding Is Our Gift to You
Your Caribbean Wedding Is Our Gift to You
Words by Sandals® Resorts
The wedding of your dreams is here, and it’s on us. Get the best value in the Caribbean at Sandals® and Beaches®Resorts, where your whole wedding is already part of…
Why San Francisco & Beacon Grand Are Ideal for LGBTQ+ Weddings
Why San Francisco & Beacon Grand Are Ideal for LGBTQ+ Weddings
Words by Jennifer Stein
For decades, San Francisco has stood as a symbol of equality, self-expression, and LGBTQ+ pride. While many destinations now celebrate inclusive weddings, few places offer the same rich history, welcoming…
Enchanting Castle Wedding in Beautiful Puglia, Italy
Enchanting Castle Wedding in Beautiful Puglia, Italy
Words by Jessie Allen
What is a stellar wedding planner and designer to do when it’s finally their turn to get married? For Gionata, the answer was to go to Puglia, Italy, and join…
How Queer Couples Are Bringing Color Back to Wedding Designs
How Queer Couples Are Bringing Color Back to Wedding Designs
Words by Olivia Curley
After a long period of dual or monochrome color palettes reigning wedding design trends, the floodgates are opening to a new era. This wedding design era is bursting with multi-colored…
Wedding Soiree in South Africa’s Stellenbosch Wine Region
Wedding Soiree in South Africa’s Stellenbosch Wine Region
Words by Lauren Ertl
From meeting in the dorms at UC Berkeley in 2012 to saying “I do” under the cover of a 300-year-old camphor tree in South Africa, Kayla and Steve’s love story…
Top LGBTQ-Friendly Wedding Destinations in the Caribbean & Central America
Top LGBTQ-Friendly Wedding Destinations in the Caribbean & Central America
Words by Lauren Ertl
When searching for a warm, tropical destination in Central America and the Caribbean for your LGBTQ wedding, it’s important to select a location not only safe for you and your…
Unexpected Wedding Gifts That Feel Meaningful, Modern, and Elevated
Unexpected Wedding Gifts That Feel Meaningful, Modern, and Elevated
Words by Marisol Acosta
This gift guide brings together ideas that make choosing an extra-special item for an adventurous couple much easier. Here are our top picks for thoughtful, sentimental, or ultra-modern gifts that…
A Waterfront Bay Area Gay Wedding in Sausalito
A Waterfront Bay Area Gay Wedding in Sausalito
Words by Olivia Curley
When the world slowed to a standstill during the pandemic, Zach and Jonathan found a quiet, extraordinary beginning. What started as simple walks through San Francisco parks, scenic hikes along…
Stunning Thailand Wedding at W Koh Samui
Stunning Thailand Wedding at W Koh Samui
Words by Jessie Allen
Chris and Kai’s love story started the way the best ones do, totally unplanned. The two were introduced through mutual friends while vacationing in Fire Island, NY, and the rest,…
10 Creative Ways to Kick Off a Destination Wedding Weekend
10 Creative Ways to Kick Off a Destination Wedding Weekend
Words by Meghan Ely
Destination weddings are one of the few celebrations where the joy extends well beyond a single day. Guests clear their schedules and carve out an entire weekend to be there…