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Stories, guides, and inspiration from the world of weddings — curated by our editorial team.
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Trends
2026 Wedding Ins and Outs
The throughline of 2026 weddings is authenticity. Couples are shedding anything that feels performed or overproduced. Here is what is coming in, and what is finally on its way out.
Inspiration
The Best Wedding Movies to Watch Before You Say "I Do"
Sometimes the best wedding planning you can do is curl up on the couch with something sparkling in hand. These are the films we recommend to every bride in the thick of it.
Planning Guide
The Best Bachelorette Destinations in the U.S.
Gone are the days of defaulting to Vegas. Today's brides are more intentional than ever about how — and where — they celebrate. Here are nine destinations earning their place at the top of every bachelorette itinerary.
Style
Vintage Wedding Looks We're Still Obsessed With
Before Pinterest boards and Instagram algorithms, there were the women who quite literally invented bridal style. Here are five vintage bridal moments that have never gone out of style and never will.
Trends
5 Most Highly Anticipated Celebrity Weddings of 2026
Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Zendaya, Miley Cyrus — 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most spectacular years for celebrity weddings we've ever seen.
Planning Guide
How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows: A Guide for People Who Hate Writing
Writing your own vows is one of the most meaningful things you can do on your wedding day — and one of the most terrifying. Here is how to actually do it.
Planning Guide
How to Be a Good Bridesmaid: The Complete Guide
Being asked to be a bridesmaid is an honour — but it comes with real responsibilities. Here is everything you need to know to show up for your person the right way.
Planning Guide
How to Build a Wedding Mood Board Like a Creative Director
The most visually cohesive weddings don’t happen by accident. They’re the result of a single creative vision carried through every element. Here’s how to build yours.
Bridal Fashion
Bridal Jewelry That Isn’t Diamonds: Pearls, Colored Stones & the Art of the Stack
The solitaire diamond is still an option. But it’s now just that—one option among many. A guide to the bridal jewelry redefining what it means to wear something meaningful.
Bridal Fashion
The Best Non-Traditional Wedding Shoes Right Now
The bridal shoe—that delicate white satin kitten heel—is increasingly irrelevant. Today’s wedding shoes express a point of view. A guide to what’s actually worth wearing.
Bridal Fashion
The Rise of the Second Dress (and Third): Reception Looks Brides Are Actually Wearing
The outfit change has become standard. For fashion-forward brides, it’s a creative opportunity—each dress a chapter, each change a moment.
Design
Quiet Luxury Weddings: Understated Venues, Organic Florals & Tonal Palettes
The quiet luxury wedding whispers. It’s the aesthetic of The Row and Loro Piana—neutral tones, worn stone, aged wood. Expensive not because of quantity but because of restraint.
Beauty
The “Undone” Bride: Why Effortless Hair & Natural Makeup Are Replacing Overdone Glam
The full-glam bride is becoming historical. The current bride looks like she just got ready—which doesn’t mean unmade-up, it means the labor is invisible.
Bridal Fashion
Borrowed From the Boys: Bridal Suiting, Trousers & Tuxedo Looks We Love
The most fashion-forward weddings lately have a visual signature: the bride in tailored suiting. Not as an alternative, but as the primary statement.
Bridal Fashion
The Case for Black: Why Dark Wedding Dresses Are Having a Moment
The black wedding dress is no longer the rebel choice. It’s simply a choice—and increasingly, the choice of brides who understand that fashion authority matters more than tradition.
Bridal Fashion
Runway to Aisle: Which Spring 2026 Collections Are Actually Bridal-Ready
Fashion girls have a secret: they don't always shop the bridal section. They shop the runway. A guide to the Spring 2026 collections worth wearing down the aisle.
Bridal Fashion
The New Bridal Uniform: Why Minimalist Brides Are Ditching the Ball Gown
The ballroom skirt that once dominated bridal stopped feeling like inevitable tradition and started feeling like a costume choice. Meet the new bride — and the silhouettes defining her.
Inspiration
The Case for the Destination Wedding: Why More Couples Are Saying 'I Do' Abroad
Italy, France, Mexico, Greece — destination weddings are surging. We speak with planners who specialize in making the dream a reality.
Planning Guide
How to Find Your Wedding Photographer: A Guide to the Questions That Matter
Beyond style and price, the right photographer is someone who makes you feel at ease. Here's how to find them.
Trends
2026 Wedding Trends: What the Industry's Best Are Predicting
From intimate micro-weddings to maximalist floral installations, we asked top planners and photographers what they're seeing walk down the aisle this year.
Photography
The Art of the First Look: Why More Couples Are Choosing This Intimate Moment
Before the ceremony begins, a quiet moment between two people can say everything. We explore why the first look has become one of the most beloved wedding traditions.
Trends
The Most Anticipated Celebrity Weddings of 2026
From Lady Gaga to Millie Bobby Brown, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated years in celebrity wedding history. Here is who we are watching.