The Wedding Journal

Stories, styling notes & planning wisdom

From romantic venue spotlights to vendor guides and real wedding inspiration — a curated journal for couples who want their day to feel as timeless as the love behind it.

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Planning

The 12-month wedding planning timeline (and how to enjoy it)

A gentle month-by-month guide that turns the overwhelm into a series of joyful decisions, from setting the budget to writing your vows.

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Style

Choosing your bridal palette: 5 color stories that feel like forever

From muted merlot to candlelit ivory, explore five romantic color palettes with florals, linens, and stationery pairings curated by our team.

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Vendors

Meet the makers: In conversation with three of our favorite florists

We sat down with designers from Portland, Charleston, and Auckland to talk seasonality, sustainability, and the art of the garden-style arrangement.

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Inspiration

Intimate elopements: how to plan a meaningful ceremony for two

Why more couples are choosing to elope — and how to plan a small, soulful day with intention, beauty, and zero compromise on the details you love most.

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Etiquette

Modern wedding etiquette: a 2026 guide to gracious hosting

From plus-ones and unplugged ceremonies to gift etiquette and seating charts, a refreshed guide for the thoughtful host.

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