As if getting married wasn't exciting enough, the day before Stephen and James said "I do," the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality. Emotions ran high during this celebration as the grooms, who had been together for a decade, exchanged vows in a gorgeous firehouse-turned-venue that was flawlessly captured by Candice Cusic Photography.
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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.
The inspiration for this Chicago World's Fair-inspired shoot was born when Tara Wickey of Root & Life Photography stumbled across an 1893 Chicago World's Fair ticket (then called the World's Columbian Exposition) while antiquing. Working with a dapper and elegant inspiration board, Tara and Jen Ganson from Dare to Dream Weddings dreamed up a scene that was driven by history, architecture and culture, including a beautiful replica of the iconic ferris wheel and Cracker Jack favors (rumored to have been presented at the 1893 Fair).
Get ready for an eye candy explosion, you guys. Laura Kelly Photography teamed up with Ottawa wedding vendors Alyssa Beltempo, Makin' It...
Hollye and Andrea's engagement session with Suzanne Rothmeyer Photography was simple and sweet, in the purest of forms, at Deception...
The urban vibe in Sarah and Stephanie's wedding at Kentucky's New Riff distillery feels positively fresh against the old bourbon-making tradition.
Inspired by the sultriness of "50 Shades of Grey," this team of San Diego creatives designed a styled shoot that embodied the classy lifestyle of Mr. Grey and the sexiness that went on behind closed doors.
Glenda and Dana created a balance of romance and quirkiness for their engagement shoot, with a picnic-for-two complete with flowing Champagne and vintage props, followed by costume change (into superhero costumes!) and fun nods at some of their favorite themes, including a Doctor Who TARDIS and rubber ducky.
Halls of Ivy is a workshop series dedicated to educating wedding professionals on how to make their business more LGBTQ-friendly.
Inspired by this summer's Supreme Court marriage equality ruling, this talented Southern California team of creatives dreamt up an inspiration shoot filled with unique details, from a striped wedding dress (yes!), ladder altar and denim textiles.
Fall is right around the corner and, I don't know about you, but I'm ready for pumpkin spice lattes, decorative gourds and crisp weather. We might have a few weeks to go but this lovely engagement session from Grace Hill Photography is currently filling the void with gorgeous autumnal colors, cozy sweaters and a love that radiates as much as the setting sun.
Wedding photography team Love & Perry announces their pregnancy with a creative Harry Potter-inspired video.
The Big Fake Wedding is a revolutionary twist to the traditional wedding show, putting on, essentially, an entire wedding for guests (i.e. grooms- and brides-to-be). It gives the vendors involved an opportunity to show off their skills while creating a relaxed atmosphere for soonlyweds to get to know them.
Peter and Tommy's sultry swimming pool engagement session captured by Virginia Reese Photography combines gorgeous colors and textures with the couple's raw passion for a shoot that is nothing short of perfection.
Admittedly, my favorite bars/stations at weddings center around food and booze (natch) but these seven creative bar ideas for weddings and showers will make me put down the DIY mimosa and join in on the fun.
This romantic wedding set against the backdrop of Vermont's Green Mountains has a summery palette and swoon-worthy details that were...
The blush-and-gold palette in this winter wedding inspiration shoot screams classic elegance but details such as gold flatware, a cigar station and nontraditional floral elements keep it feeling fresh.
The morning-of is surrounded by excitement, whether you have a full beauty entourage at the ready or you're bonding with your wedding party. These seven small details will give your pre-wedding celebrating that little extra something.
This handsome pair flew all the way from the UK to tie the knot in New York City's Central Park. Le Image, Inc. shot their love in such a beautiful way it could practically be its own fashion spread, from getting ready at Park Central Hotel to the ceremony, followed by Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO to capture their newlywed glow.
Nab inspiration from Love Inc.'s editor-in-chief's bachelorette party on the beach!
Flytographer is a service that connects travelers with locally vetted photographers. Nicole, the founder, selects photographers who are not only talented and pass her "would I want to have a cocktail with this person" test, but who are also LGBT-friendly.
With a purple-and-gold color palette inspired by the college team that brought them together driving the simple yet elegant design, Ken and Steve hosted an intimate gathering to celebrate their love with their closest friends and family at Hotel 1000 in Seattle
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