Love Inc. Magazine

09/17/2020

10 LGBTQ+ Advocate Wedding Pros You Should Be Following - Love Inc. Mag

We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite wedding pros that all LGBTQ+ couples and allies should be following right now for their contributions to the wedding industry and, most importantly, their advocacy (seriously, go check them out, they all have some pretty wonderful work to show!).

cc: Jove Meyer Events, A Monique Affair, Steph Grant Studios, Kelly Prizel Photography, The Modern Officiant, Once Upon A Vow, Events by Sophie, LLC, DJ Adams Photography, Cassandra Zetta, Photographer, Erica Camille Photography

It’s no secret we love love here at Love Inc. and we especially love Equality–Minded® wedding professionals who advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites that all LGBTQ+ couples and allies should be following right now for their contributions to the wedding in...

09/15/2020

Fall Fairytale Wedding in California (Plus Traditional Chinese Wedding Celebrations) - Love Inc. Mag

Gorgeous fall foliage, emotional photos, and a traditional Chinese wedding celebration the day after, there's so much to love about Tiffany and Jonathan's wedding weekend!

Team of talents: Justin Ho Photography, Nestldown Los Gatos, Grace Loves Lace, Vow + Covenant Wedding Films, Poetry In Motion Catering, Home Sweet Flowers

A winning palette of green and gold dressed up the rich gardens and indoor barn of Nestldown in Los Gatos, California for Jonathan and Tiffany’s wedding day. The morning was spent at the Toll House Hotel, where both parties got ready. The girls got pampered before slipping into their gold dresses,...

09/11/2020

8 Minority-Owned Jewelry Brands with Wedding-Worthy Pieces - Love Inc. Mag

We bring you 8 amazing minority-owned jewelry brands (Black, POC, and/or LGBTQ+) that are perfect for any kind of style you decide to wear at your wedding, plus our picks on what we particularly love from their collections!

Featuring: Rosey West, Automic Gold, Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry, Auvere, Aur Jewelry, Aaryah, Lorraine West Jewelry, A.M. Thorne Jewelry

https://loveincmag.com/8-minority-owned-jewelry-brands-with-wedding-worthy-pieces/

Whether you prefer quintessential traditional look when it comes to opting for wedding jewelry, or whether you’re an eccentric being who likes to experiment to bring out your authentic personality, it’s important to ensure your values go into where you spend your dollars (especially for a day as...

09/09/2020

This Maui Wedding Ended with a Rainbow! - Love Inc. Mag

Friends and family from Hong Kong and the United States headed to the island of Maui to witness Alan and Jake tie the knot at The Steeple House. Their destination wedding included a monochromatic color scheme with earthy shades of beige and gray blended with eye-catching pops of teal jumping through Alan and Jake’s style — which they had plenty of!

Team of talents: Rae Marshall Photography :: Hawaii Wedding Photographer, Teresa Sena Designs, The Steeple House, Accel Event Rentals

https://loveincmag.com/maui-wedding-ended-rainbow/

Friends and family from Hong Kong and the United States headed to the island of Maui to witness Alan and Jake tie the knot at The Steeple House. Their destination wedding included a monochromatic color scheme with earthy shades of beige and gray blended with eye-catching pops of teal jumping through...

09/04/2020

This Couple Threw a Surprise Wedding for Their Guests - Love Inc. Mag

A wedding planner herself, Radhika knew she wanted her own wedding to Robert to be an outside-the-box surprise, literally. The couple decided to get their guests together under the guise of an engagement party and surprise them with their actual wedding!

Team of Talents: Rad Occasions, Summer Rayne Photo, Paper Heart Films, dobosala cantina & ride thru, Fortune Gallery, Poppies Floral Art, La Roux Patisserie Inc., Minted, Erin Bradley, Toque Catering, Nic Whitehouse Music, Inky Orchard Henna, Bash Specialty, SJBarnes Design, Designer Weddings Inc. Victoria BC, Emma Glover Design, Willowby by Watters, ALDO Shoes, RW&CO.

https://loveincmag.com/couple-throws-surprise-wedding/

A wedding planner herself, Radhika knew she wanted her own wedding to Robert to be an outside-the-box surprise, literally. The couple decided to get their guests together under the guise of an engagement party with the insider help of Robert’s brother, whose task was to “host” the fake party b...

09/03/2020

Vogue-Inspired Wedding Fashion Editorial Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ - Love Inc. Mag

Inclusivity with a splash of haute couture -- yes, please!

Team of Talents: By Darius, Best Bud Floral, FACE by Raymie, Here Comes the Bride, Pronovias, Calla Blanche, Wednesday Cake, RAW by Olivia Mar, Peerspace, Jordan Carter, Selina Hall

Classic met unconventional for this Vogue-inspired wedding shoot in San Diego. Coordinated by photographer Jessica Ballerstein, inspiration for the shoot came from the underrepresentation of the Black LGBTQ+ community. Inclusivity with a splash of haute couture created the details that brought this...

09/01/2020

Tips for Planning a Bilingual or Multilingual Wedding - Love Inc. Mag

Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It should be celebrated in the languages you speak, while also including the languages of your guests to bring everyone together in celebration.

Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It should be celebrated in the languages you speak, while also including the languages of your guests to bring everyone together in celebration. You have invited important friends and family to come be a witness to your love and having a bilingual wedd...

08/31/2020

Free-Spirited Summer Style Editorial on an NYC Rooftop - Love Inc. Mag

Swooning over this creative styled editorial by Love List photographer Judson Rappaport!

Team of Talents: Judson Rappaport, Rosewood Floral Co, 27 Travels, Free People

Laid-back meets fine art in this boho elopement styled shoot that is proving you can have the best of both worlds. Alternative styles were infused into the design; think less lace, beads, and tulle and more of a style that let the couple feel like themselves. And in this case, it featured Free Peopl...

08/21/2020

This Luxe Los Angeles Wedding Features an Amazing Budget-Saving Idea - Love Inc. Mag

Definitely don't want to miss this wedding, both for the gorgeous inspo AND the amazing budget-saving idea!

Team of Talents: The "I Do" Photography, Taglyan Cultural Complex, P.S.& Associates Event Planning, Butterfly floral & event design, Simply Stated Stationery, Strings by Reiko, Cake in the Cupboard, Focus Photo Suites, Styles by Dimitria, Christopher Mitchell, Brian Henry, Aria Baracci, JB Clothiers, Marchesa, David's Bridal

Camille and Jessica married in luxe style in Los Angeles, complete with dripping orchids and metallic decor, and one MAJOR budget-saving detail!

08/20/2020

Swooning over the details in this gorgeous bohemian styled shoot!

https://loveincmag.com/boho-wedding-inspiration-dreamy-top-florals/

Team of Talents: Resonance Vision, Hexacres, AnnTremet Cake, Lace and Belle, CONI CLOUD Bridal, Star Makeup, Central PA Tuxedo, Miranda Eorio Photography

08/18/2020

Forget Tradition: 12 Wedding Rules That Were Made to Be Broken - Love Inc. Mag

Breaking rules encouraged.

While every single wedding in the world is different in its own way, there are often similarities based on traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation. Weddings are so heavily rooted in tradition that society begins placing rules on couples before they even get engaged. From....

08/17/2020

Dreamy Fall California Vineyard Wedding Inspired by Vermont Foliage - Love Inc. Mag

Jeff and Craig's celebration is seriously gorgeous fall wedding inspo! The magic came alive through the details, including crisp foliage, a color palette with shades of season, along with a dessert table filled with spice cake, pumpkin flavors, cranberry empanadas, and bourbon pecan pies.

Team of Talents: Wente Vineyards, Murrieta's Well, Dana Todd Photography, The Flower House, Honeycomb Desserts + Design, THE BLACK TUX, Fantasy Sound Event Services, Status Salon

Jeff and Craig exchanged vows under the moon and twinkling string lights of a California vineyard, with the design inspired by their Vermont roots.

08/06/2020

11 Travel-Friendly Honeymoon Beauty Products from Black-Owned Brands - Love Inc. Mag

August is Black Business Month and we're celebrating by rounding up some great Black-owned beauty businesses with great products for the honeymoon! https://loveincmag.com/11-travel-friendly-honeymoon-beauty-products-black-owned-brands/

Skincare and beauty products from Black-owned businesses that are perfect for the honeymoon and small enough (under 3.4 oz) for carry-on luggage.

08/05/2020

Chicago Lakeshore Summer Engagement Shoot - Love Inc. Mag

This e-sesh captured by Bri Short Photography is hot, hot, hot!

The convergence of two friend groups at a Chicago bar led to Michael and Glenn’s first meeting. Arriving home later that night, Glenn told his roommates he had found the man he was going to marry. A bit of social media research led to Michael and Glenn connecting, exchanging phone numbers and maki...

07/28/2020

If you're a fan of lavender, you're going to love this California Wine Country inspo!

https://loveincmag.com/lavender-styled-shoot-heart-california-wine-country/

Team of talents: Simple Joie, Heart and Arrow Weddings, Lavender Glen, Pairs and Pieces, Hyegraph Invitations and Calligraphy, Fully Baked Desserts, Sweet Condesa, Beauty by Marcia, kate spade new york, Brides on Hartz, Justin Alexander

07/24/2020

Florida Wedding with a Gin Bar, Swinging Wedding Cake and Lawn Games - Love Inc. Mag

A gin bar with 20 different gins, wooden wedding signs, and a naked cake displayed on a swing were amongst some favorite details from Lora and Tracy's wedding day.

Team of Talents: Patty Nash Photography, Living Sculpture Sanctuary, LLC, David's Bridal, Palate Cuisine, i Heart Utopia films, SoFlo Main Events, Rock Paper Scissors Salon

Friends and family of Lora and Tracy came from all over the world to witness their uniting love. The Living Sculpture Sanctuary in Florida was the perfect setting to honor the blend of their South African and Puerto Rican cultures, as well as their love for nature and adventure. While rain on a wedd...

07/22/2020

Cozy Summer Camping Wedding Inspiration with S'mores - Love Inc. Mag

Bright florals, a cinnamon roll cake, and a make-your-own trail mix bar are just a few details we're loving about this cozy summer mountain wedding inspo!

Team of talents: Jennie Crate, Photographer, Strawberry Creek Ranch 9N Event Venue and Equestrian Center, The Olive & Poppy Floral Design, Hayley Styles, Nicole Toledo Makeup Artistry, a&bé bridal shop denver, Truvelle

A cozy night in the mountains was the vision for this wedding inspiration photoshoot, with the focus bringing three inspiration words, “Intimate, Devoted, Courageous,” to life. A summer color palette was created to pop against the green of the surrounding trees. Camping-inspired designs in hues...

07/21/2020

The Latest Wedding Cake Trend: Single-Serve Cakes - Love Inc. Mag

Microweddings are on the rise and one trend that comes with them -- single-serve cakes!

In the wake of COVID-19, micro weddings are on the rise. Couples are planning intimate family elopements and small-scale celebrations to accommodate social distancing and keep guests safe. Enter in one of our favorite rising trends – single-serve wedding cakes. These personal-sized confections lim...

07/19/2020

Celebrate LGBTQ Families With These Stunning Childbirth Photos

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These birth photos show the unfettered joy of LGBTQ families as they welcome their children into the world.

07/17/2020

Victorian Meets Modern Style in This Beach Elopement - Love Inc. Mag

Derrick's custom tulle skirt is giving us LIFE.

Team of talents: Ashly McCoy- Wedding Photographer, Tracy Brisson, Wedding Officiant - Savannah Custom Weddings & Elopements, Oyemwen, CALVIN KLEIN, Golden Isles

Serene, stylish, and stunning, Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island looked better than ever as Derrick and James exchanged their vows with the calmness of the ocean breeze behind them.  Their elopement to the picturesque destination in Georgia, derived from their love of the outdoors; embracing a Victo...

07/14/2020

Hayley Paige x BHLDN Collection Launches - Love Inc. Mag

Crushing hard on the new Hayley Paige x BHLDN collection!!

Bonus, you can't beat the price points: $1,495 to $1,995 for gowns and $395 to $495 for cocktail looks. (And the dress names will make any 90s child's heart go pitter-patter.)

Anything wedding dress designer Hayley Paige touches turns to glitter,which is why we're so excited for her collaboration with another favorite brand, BHLDN.

07/10/2020

Forest Wedding in Portland Oregon - Love Inc. Mag

Forest ceremony = pure romance!

Team of talents: Lindsay King Photography, MH Events, ¿Por Qué No? Taqueria, Dream Cakes, Northwest Film Co., Portland Parks & Recreation, Union/Pine, The Party Place and Sperry Tents Oregon, Groove Machine Mobile DJ Services, My Bartender, BHLDN, Minted, Lulus, Jos. A. Bank, Cole Haan, Tie Bar

Guests sat in carefully placed bistro chairs beneath the sequoia trees of Mt. Tabor Summit as Shannon and Kurt sealed their love with a kiss.

07/09/2020

Earthy, Modern Styled Shoot with a Moss-Covered Aisle - Love Inc. Mag

You had me at moss-covered aisle. 😍😍😍

Team of talents: Patty Nash Photography, Emme Events, Plan Design Events, Perez Art Museum Miami, Sartori Amici, Nuage Designs, Inc., Earth and Sugar, Gloria Pelo Makeup Artist, Be Brandspired

Contemporary and earthy styles collided at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) for a wedding design inspiration that’s as trendy as it is organic. The team of vendors crafted a ceremony set up filled with plush black suede seating that held drinks with sparkling black rimmed glasses atop mirrored s...

07/07/2020

Fall Wedding in the Pacific Northwest Overlooking a Waterfall - Love Inc. Mag

Dreamy details in an incredible setting -- don't miss Lisa and Karen's gorgeous fall wedding, on the blog.

Team of talents: Pink Blossom Events, La Vie Photography, Down to Earth Flowers + Gifts, Anne Timms Makeup & Hair, Paper Fling, Pomp & Revel, Salish Lodge & Spa, Minted, BHLDN, ZARA, Jessica Rockwell Hair & Makeup,

The California natives transplanted to Seattle, opting for a wedding with a Pacific Northwest flair and Halloween-inspired details.

06/30/2020

How to Plan for Rain On Your Wedding Day - Love Inc. Mag

Don't miss this great rainy day wedding advice from Love List member Marissa Solini Photography!!!

https://loveincmag.com/plan-rain-wedding-day/

Written by Marissa Solini Photography I’ve called Oregon home for the last 13 years and let me tell you: Pacific Northwest weather can change on a dime. You notice this kind of thing when you’re a wedding and elopement photographer who regularly hikes to waterfalls for work. Whether rain makes y...

06/24/2020

An Elegant Chicago Jewish Wedding - Love Inc. Mag

Infusing modern and masculine details, Michael and Andrew’s Chicago nuptials focused on love and traditional Jewish wedding elements.

Team of Talents: Clover Events, The Dalcy, Ashley Bosnick Photography, Kehoe Designs, BKO, Windy City Limo

https://loveincmag.com/elegant-chicago-jewish-wedding/

Infusing modern and masculine details, Michael and Andrew’s Chicago nuptials focused on love and traditional Jewish wedding elements. The ceremony was officiated by the couple’s best friends. Andrew and Michael stood under an industrial metal chuppah, covered lightly in wild smilax greenery with...

06/22/2020

A Magical Wizarding World of Harry Potter Engagement Shoot - Love Inc. Mag

"After all this time?"

"Always."

Don't miss this magical Wizarding World at Universal Orlando Resort engagement shoot, captured by Rudy & Marta Photography, on the blog!

https://loveincmag.com/magical-wizarding-world-harry-potter-engagement-shoot/

For Harry Potter fans Heather and Ellen, the decision of where to take their engagement photos was a simple one — The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. Color-coordinating was key for the engaged couple who wanted to incorporate luxury with a hint of Harry Potter infused into th...

06/19/2020

Juneteenth: An Ode to Black Weddings - Perfete

A MUST READ from our friends at Perfete, particularly today on Juneteenth.

https://www.perfete.com/2020/06/juneteenth-ode-to-black-weddings.html

Today is an extremely important day not just in Black history but in American history – today is Juneteenth. Weddings and marriages (a huge part of Perfête’s content), were an

06/17/2020

Elegant Tampa Wedding With Gorgeously Glam Details - Love Inc. Mag

Cannot get enough of this bride's dress (you HAVE to see the back!)!

See this gorgeous Tampa wedding, on the blog: https://loveincmag.com/elegant-tampa-wedding/

Team of talents: Mcneile Photography, Davis Islands Garden Club, Royal Events & Services, LLC., WeddingInvy, Publix, Michaels Stores, Kay Jewelers, AZAZIE, Custom Linens

Florida natives LeJeune and Jarelle’s wanted a Tampa wedding that was elegant and unforgettable. Their styles blended with their vision; bringing the most graceful moments along with it. Opting for a first touch, the two valued the short time in prayer; making for one of the best parts of their da...