We saw a lot of wedding dresses last week as designers showcased their Spring 2025 collections during Bridal Fashion Week in New York. But even amongst all the tulle and lace, there were a few standouts that remain rent-free in our editors' minds.    'Juliette' by Enaura I loved this collection inspired by seashells. When looking at this gown from the side, you can really see the shell shape in the bodice. Mixed with a luxurious textured fabric and small straps, this dress would be perfect for a beautiful outdoor wedding in the Spring or Summer. — Frank Shaver-Burgess, social me ..read more

Last week, bridal fashion designers flocked to New York City to showcase their upcoming Spring 2025 collections to editors and buyers for Bridal Fashion Week, and Team Love Inc. had a front row seat. A few key takeaways that stood out to us: practically every collection had a mini option, so that second (or third!) dress concept is going to be sticking around for awhile, and designers leaned on the past for inspiration with swing skirts, dropped waists, bubble hemlines, basque waistlines, and corsets dominating. Read on for our full trend recap, hitting aisles in Spring 2025. Oversized Ros ..read more

A wedding expo created exclusively for LGBTQ+ couples and allies. If you've ever walked into a wedding expo, you've probably been hit over the head with an abundance of heteronormativity, and your same-sex significant other was assumed to be your maid-of-honor instead of your partner. It's one of the many ways the wedding industry irks us, so when something comes along that doesn't fall into that hetero-driven narrative, I want to shout it from the rooftops. The Queer AF Engagement Party: An Unconventional Wedding Showcase is coming to Denver on April 21st and it is a wedding expo that is fill ..read more

Planning for your wedding shower is an exciting time because it means your wedding is inching closer and closer. Whether you're planning a shower for someone else or running a celebration for yourself, invitations are one of the first steps in the process to consider.  After you've identified a date and location, it's time to select your shower invitations and get them mailed out. But where do you start? What is the proper protocol for sending out wedding shower invitations? How do you select the best wedding stationery for your party theme? We've got the answers. In this guide, we'll ..read more

The inside scoop (er, slice?) on faux wedding cakes. It's no secret that weddings can be expensive, so it's important to save whenever and wherever you can, and we have a sneaky, sugary and brilliant budget secret that more couples are starting to implement: the dummy wedding cake! These are the behind-the-scenes budget heroes making sure your big day is as stunning as ever without blowing your cash. Let’s chat about how these fake cakes are changing the game, one faux tier at a time! Why Go Faux With Your Cake? You're probably wondering, “Why on earth would I have a fake cake at my wedding ..read more

Ditch the wrapping paper and awkward moments with the display wedding shower. Dive into the sparkling new trend that's been causing a stir in the wedding world: the Display Wedding Shower. Far from your traditional shower, where gifts are shrouded in layers of glossy paper and hidden behind big, bold bows, this innovative approach lays everything out in the open. Every gift, from the essential kitchen gadget to the personal, giggle-inducing presents, is displayed for all to admire, each tagged with the giver's name in a discreet corner. This modern twist aims at ditching waste and dodging the ..read more

Top strategies for crafting your dream wedding budget without breaking the bank. It's probably not a shocker to learn that a wedding is a massive expense. What might be a bit of a shock is just how much of an expense it can genuinely be. According to statistics, the average wedding in 2023 cost $30,000 — a $2,000 increase over the past year — and a number that shows no signs of slowing down. (Though keep in mind that this number can differentiate, depending on where you live.) Without outside assistance — and even with it — saving for weddings can be a massive expense. With costs increasing, y ..read more

Jacqui and Hyland celebrated their love at waterfront wedding venue Celestine in Brooklyn. When love fills the air, it's almost as if the world itself embraces the couple with open arms. This, undoubtedly, was the case for Jacqui and Hyland as they embarked on their journey to tie the knot. The breathtaking views, easy-going staff, and the natural charm of Brooklyn's waterside location at Celestine made it an easy decision for the couple to choose this venue for their special day. Being an interfaith couple, Jacqui and Hyland knew that their wedding ceremony had to be a beautiful fusion of the ..read more

Show your pride with these fun and festive lesbian pride flag wedding ideas. The Sunset Lesbian Pride Flag is a joyful celebration of the lesbian community, and we can’t think of a color scheme better suited for a wedding than these amazing oranges, pinks, and magentas. Designed by nonbinary lesbian Emily Gwen in 2018, the seven-stripe flag is an exuberant expression of womanhood, community, and love. Each stripe carries an important meaning, beginning with orange standing for gender nonconformity; then coral signifying independence, and pale orange symbolic of community. In the middle is a wh ..read more

A hunter green color palette, moody photography, and gorgeous florals are just a few reasons why we love this industrial wedding at Chicago wedding venue, The Arbory. Laura and Melissa's love story sparked on the dating app Bumble – a virtual connection that would ignite a lifetime of happiness. Amid a comedy of errors, their first date took an unexpected turn. “It was at this typically cute and quiet bar, but we didn’t realize it was actually a University of Michigan bar [in Chicago] on the night of the NCAA Championship game … when Michigan was playing,” laughs the brides. As the Wolverines ..read more