We're sharing our top first dance song picks for lesbian couples. One of the most fun wedding planning tasks is picking out the song for your first dance. You get to take a break from thinking about budget and logistics and focus solely on finding something meaningful to you as a couple. Some couples already have a song, but for those who don’t, finding the right mix of romantic without being too played-out can be tricky, not to mention the built-in gender stereotypes baked into many popular choices. We’ve rounded up 25 of our favorite songs for women marrying women, with options ranging from ..read more

Pre-ceremony meet-and-greets, oracle cards, and wildflowers in every color, Lacey and Molly threw tradition out the window and made their wedding day a beautiful celebration of their love, in their own backyard. Lacey and Molly met on a dating app, but didn't take it further because they both needed to do some individually growing. Fast-forward two years when the pandemic hit, and made them both realize, life is too short. “There were a lot of discussions around what we wanted our life and partnership to look like before we got engaged. Once we knew we wanted to get married, we both kinda joke ..read more

Weddings are lively affairs, full of excitement and commotion. While the hustle and bustle can be stressful for anyone, a wedding can be downright overwhelming for neurodivergent guests. We share ways to ensure ALL of your guests feel comfortable. With so many loved ones attending your wedding, there’s a good chance you’ll host someone with autism, ADHD, synesthesia, OCD, or other neurological conditions. To support neurodivergent friends and family, it’s important to identify potential triggers and prepare safeguards to ensure every guest’s comfort. Sensory overload from loud music, overstimu ..read more

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