This week's Inclusively Yours podcast featured Gretchen Culver's pandemic-inspired business, Minne Weddings, which offers a chic, intimate wedding experience for up to 30 guests with all-inclusive packages, enabling affordable, effortless planning. Differing from elopements, Minne Weddings are micro-events with styled design, appealing to diverse couples valuing unique, small celebrations. The business targets inclusive, environmentally conscious weddings and is considering national expansion.
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As a lover of all things wedding and a fierce cheerleader for marriage equality, I decided to marry my two passions and create a resource where all couples can be equally represented. Armed with seven years in both print and online lifestyle journalism, I dove headfirst into this passion project in 2013 and Love Inc. was born.
I’m inspired every day by the couples that grace our pages, from the can’t-live-without-you grasps to the gentle sweeping away of a happy tear, the love that they so clearly have for each other is intoxicating, and drives me to create the best product possible … while enjoying every second of it.
Bellwether Beach Resort in Florida, opening in August, introduces "Styled With Love" wedding packages crafted by four influencers. Couples can easily choose a complete wedding design by Anna Coats with vibrant tropical elements, McKenna Bleu with a romantic blush palette, Megan Pinckney Rutherford with classic gold and neutral tones, or Andi Lipton's chic beachy style, simplifying the wedding planning process.
One of the many trends that were born out of necessity during COVID is livestreaming for weddings. Livestreaming technology had...
Discover ManiMe's wedding-worthy, customized stick-on gels: easy, salon-quality manicures in minutes. Featuring non-toxic, cruelty-free designs from collaborations with designers and artists like Jonathan Van Ness and Lux K, these gels offer the perfect touch to your wedding day look.
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Love Inc.'s 2021 Pride Guide features our editors' favorite products from brands that are giving back to the LGBTQ+ community.
A free wedding sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it happened! Rai of Love — a non-profit organization...
Nature lovers Brionne and Brian were set to have a large celebration at their local Nature Center before COVID-19 happened....
Leopard print complemented with blush pink and amber earth tones, this Southwestern Pennsylvania wedding editorial is wildly beautiful. The creative...
Jaalah and Nastacia's unique steampunk wedding at Avila Beach, followed by a brewery reception, showcases their style and love. Amidst a pandemic pivot, they celebrated intimately with a "Taste of New Orleans" and dancing, creating moments of joy and normalcy.
Fashion veteran and entrepreneurial icon Kym Gold's latest venture is luxury home goods brand Style Union Home. The True Religion founder...
After bonding over their sense of humor, Danielle and Greg knew it was meant to be. While they originally were...
Nancy and Karen's elegant summer wedding at CedarCreek Estate Winery in British Columbia was a heartfelt celebration of love, featuring a beautiful ceremony in the Rose Garden, stunning vineyard photos, and an epic dance party captured by Justin Ho Photography.
Wedding season around much of the country has been given the green light (hooray!) but COVID safety precautions still need...
Putting a chic spin on the timeless black-and-white color palette, Jessica and Jocelyn’s Houston wedding is ready to inspire. It...
Everything about Laura and Nathan’s celebration in Burlington, Wisconsin is enchanting and wonderful! Their literary-inspired wedding included an iconic Harry...
As states are starting to loosen some restrictions, soonlyweds (and their squad) are moving forward with bach parties but are...
When an order came through for a customized bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch with the phrase “Will you marry me,...
More than just a fun design opportunity, lounge areas provide a room away from the main event for guests to...
Chelsea and Lindsay knew it may be more challenging but wanted to at least try the DIY route before turning...
Michelle knew she wanted to create an over-the-top styled expecting session to celebrate her son, Nolan Wolfe, but not only...


































