LGBTQ+ Wedding Planning Advice and Guides
LGBTQ+ wedding planning that meets you where you are, not where tradition told you to be. Checklists, timelines, vendor advice, family dynamics navigation, and the unfiltered tips queer couples actually need. The planning content the heteronormative bridal mainstream still doesn’t write.
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Creating an Inclusive Wedding Guest Experience
Read Article: Creating an Inclusive Wedding Guest ExperienceThis article originally appeared in our V8 issue, now in retailers!
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Behind-the-Scenes of Love Inc.’s V8 Cover Shoot with Country Music Star Brooke Eden
Read Article: Behind-the-Scenes of Love Inc.’s V8 Cover Shoot with Country Music Star Brooke EdenThe amazingly talented, beautiful, kind and ENGAGED country music artist Brooke Eden graces our V8 cover (now on retail shelves!), and we had such an incredible time on set in her hometown of West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Love Inc. Magazine Debuts on Retail Shelves!
Read Article: Love Inc. Magazine Debuts on Retail Shelves!I am so proud to announce that, today, our magazine will be on store shelves at major retailers such as Walmart, Barnes & Noble, CVS, Walgreens, Publix, Wegmans, Target and more.
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10 Chic Halloween Wedding Amazon Finds
Read Article: 10 Chic Halloween Wedding Amazon FindsSpooky season is finally here.
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Tips for Planning a Guest List Full of Love & Support
Read Article: Tips for Planning a Guest List Full of Love & SupportFor many couples, narrowing down a wedding guest list can be a challenge.
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PODCAST: A Crash Course for Picking Your Venue
Read Article: PODCAST: A Crash Course for Picking Your VenueThe venue decision is a big one, both financially and aesthetically, and today we’re giving you a crash course in venue hunting from experts Courtney Hopper and Dana Kadwell from Hustle & Gather. We’re discussing questions you should be asking venues, red flags to look out for, and so much more.
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Real Talk: The Groomsman-in-a-Dress Prank Is Anti-LGBTQ
Read Article: Real Talk: The Groomsman-in-a-Dress Prank Is Anti-LGBTQThere is an online trend that sparks viral videos of having your cisgender groomsman, wearing a dress, surprising the groom for the First Look.
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90s Cocktail Recipes with a Modern Twist
Read Article: 90s Cocktail Recipes with a Modern TwistNostalgia is playing a heavy role in today’s wedding day details — from the fashion, to the music to the flowers to even the signature cocktails.
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Stationery Trends to Know and Love in 2022
Read Article: Stationery Trends to Know and Love in 2022Stationery is an often overlooked element of wedding planning, but it’s one of the most integral parts of the design and guest experience.
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90s and Y2K Music Is Back, Back Again
Read Article: 90s and Y2K Music Is Back, Back AgainFrom fashion to beauty, and even cocktails, 90s and Y2K nostalgia has been building over the last couple of years, including the playlist that keeps guests on the dance floor at weddings.
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Advice Our Favorite Wedding Pros Share With Their Just-Engaged Besties
Read Article: Advice Our Favorite Wedding Pros Share With Their Just-Engaged BestiesAfter you get engaged, expect to get bombarded with unsolicited advice.
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7 Modern Ceremonial Brooms for Your Wedding Plus a History Lesson on Jumping the Broom Tradition
Read Article: 7 Modern Ceremonial Brooms for Your Wedding Plus a History Lesson on Jumping the Broom TraditionWeddings are ripe with tradition (some great, others not-so-great), but so many of these traditions are tied to cultures and can be a beautiful nod to the individual roots of the soonlyweds.
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Newly Engaged? Get These Things Done Early (And Thank Yourself Later!)
Read Article: Newly Engaged? Get These Things Done Early (And Thank Yourself Later!)A collection of small-but-significant wedding planning to-dos you won’t find on your average checklist!
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Designer Neil Lane Launches Floral Collab with Poppy Flowers
Read Article: Designer Neil Lane Launches Floral Collab with Poppy FlowersKnown for his artistic work of iconic jewelry, creative designer Neil Lane has teamed up with floral startup, Poppy Flowers for an exclusive line of wedding flowers.
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Navigating Omicron: What You Need to Know for Your 2022 Wedding
Read Article: Navigating Omicron: What You Need to Know for Your 2022 WeddingBetween deciding who to invite and finding the perfect shade of blush linens, planning a wedding is no easy feat — and that’s before you toss in the uncertainties associated with a global pandemic.
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BEST OF 2021: Wedding Cakes
Read Article: BEST OF 2021: Wedding CakesFilled with flavor and style, this post is dedicated to good taste!
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BEST OF 2021: Bouquets & Boutonnieres
Read Article: BEST OF 2021: Bouquets & BoutonnieresAs we close out the year, we’re rounding out the absolute best of the best we saw in wedding designs this year, starting with bouquets and boutonnieres.
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4 Lesser-Known Trends Wedding Pros Wish Every Couple Would Use
Read Article: 4 Lesser-Known Trends Wedding Pros Wish Every Couple Would UseThese under-the-radar wedding trends are sure to enhance your wedding day experience.
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Being Inclusive With Your Holiday Wedding
Read Article: Being Inclusive With Your Holiday WeddingAs we approach the holiday season -– and all of the exciting wintery weddings to come -– it’s important to be especially mindful of inclusivity.
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Navigating the New COVID Variants & Wedding Planning
Read Article: Navigating the New COVID Variants & Wedding PlanningDespite vaccination rates increasing, it’s no secret that COVID variants, such as the Delta variant, are still wreaking havoc with hospitalizations and breakthrough cases.
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Planning a Welcome Party: Where to Start and What You Need to Know
Read Article: Planning a Welcome Party: Where to Start and What You Need to KnowBetween bach parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners, you might be wondering where a welcome party fits into the game plan.
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What You Need to Ask Your Wedding Venue Before Booking
Read Article: What You Need to Ask Your Wedding Venue Before BookingYour wedding venue (quite literally) sets the scene for the entirety of your big day — from the locale and layout to the beauty and decor of the property itself.
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PODCAST: How to Make Your Wedding Stationery Inclusive
Read Article: PODCAST: How to Make Your Wedding Stationery InclusiveWe’re diving into the traditions of wedding stationery — both the good, and the bad — and how you can adapt yours to make sure all of your guests feel valued.
