We can’t believe it, but another New York Bridal Fashion Week has come to a close. This year was a bit different, as designers began to finally show their collections in person after two years of virtual appointments and runways. And as we returned to a slight sense of normalcy, we also experienced a new...
The wedding boom is here and couples are ready to celebrate their weddings in 2022 like never before. While there are still some restrictions, weddings are looking more like what they used to with larger guests lists, destination events, and big design moments. This year, we are also seeing that couples are generally making everything...
We all know that online shopping is fast and easy but is it weird and risky to buy a wedding dress online? Definitely not! In fact, it’s becoming increasingly popular. “Buying a wedding dress online eliminates a lot of additional stress,” says Ranu Coleman, chief marketing officer of Azazie. “You can enjoy the experience from...
Each and every year, we look forward to creating a list of the top wedding trends for the upcoming season. It’s a labor of love for our team, and always exciting to hear from pros about the unique ideas that we can expect to see in the months ahead. However, we can’t ignore that this...
Two years of pandemic uncertainty forced many couples to postpone or even cancel their nuptial celebrations. But weddings are coming back with gusto. This year’s wedding boom is projected to be big, according to a new report from wedding planning site The Knot. It anticipates as many as 2.6 million weddings to take place in...
From traditional presents to unique ideas, here’s what to get your friends to help them celebrate—and plan—their wedding. Engagement gift-giving is a vast, confusing landscape. The couple won’t have set up a registry yet, so the guidelines aren’t quite clear, plus it can be hard to determine what to buy for a new engagement versus...
Everyone wants their wedding day to be one-of-a-kind, but coming up with truly unique wedding ideas that impress attendees can be a daunting wedding planning task. From forward-thinking fashion moments to wedding decor that takes everyone’s breath away, incorporating unique wedding ideas into your big day is a surefire way to ensure your attendees never...
Even though some wedding trends are timeless, others fade year to year. So Insider asked wedding experts about the trends they expect to disappear in the coming year, and which ones will likely flourish. Don’t expect wedding registries to be filled with physical items Although we’re used to seeing items like kitchen essentials, home decor...
COVID-19 has changed virtually every element of modern-day life, including how we celebrate its biggest milestones. The wedding sphere—and the long list of vendors who make it spin on its axis—has been particularly impacted. “The past two years have been incredibly challenging for the wedding industry,” says Vanessa Vierra, the owner and creative director of...
Weddings in 2021 have moved ahead, especially with the COVID vaccine’s distribution to the general public across the US. However, with breakthrough cases and higher contagion levels of the Delta variant, couples and pros are facing ever-evolving rules like mask mandates in various regions and, most recently, vaccine requirements at venues. Starting in mid-September, cities...