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What’s in, what’s out for weddings in 2025
The wedding trends we’re loving in 2025—and the ones we hope to leave behind. No more overpriced bachelorette trips, landfill-bound decor, or wedding hashtags. Instead, think private vow exchanges, sustainable details, and meaningful guest experiences.
In the mood.
This week we’re obsessed with statement jewelry, statement hair, a mysterious & untraceable wedding photographer, the biggest earrings you can imagine, and getting tattooed on your wedding day.
The Best Elopement Locations in NYC (That Aren’t in Manhattan)
Manhattan gets all the wedding hype, but the best elopement spots in NYC? They’re in the outer boroughs. From waterfront views in Brooklyn to secret gardens in The Bronx, here’s where to skip the crowds and say ‘I do’ somewhere that actually feels like you.
How to Elope in New York City: A No-Nonsense Guide
Weddings don’t have to be complicated. In New York City, you can get married in a government office, on a rooftop, or in the middle of a park—no guest lists, no seating charts, no stress. Just you, your person, and the city as your witness. If you’re ready to elope without the chaos, here’s exactly how to do it.
Love Doesn’t Have to Cost a Fortune: The Link Between Wedding Debt and Divorce
As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be… married without going broke. But the wedding industry had other plans.
Great Elopements Throughout History
Legends don’t need a guest list. From runaway poets to Hollywood rebels, history’s coolest couples knew elopements were the move. Get inspired.
A small wedding. A big love story.
That street corner where he gave you that one look for the first time that you’ll never forget? Let’s build the whole thing around that.
WTF Even Is an Anti-Bride?
Somehow, the wedding industry has managed to turn not following tradition into its own kind of tradition. Ain’t that a bitch.
Why a City Hall Wedding Isn’t Your Only Option (And What’s Even Better)
I meeeaaaaan… if you want your wedding to have all the energy of the DMV, do your thing.