Weddings are about worlds colliding. What could be a more beautiful thing to behold? (That’s why you’ll never catch us with a dry eye during a ceremony, btw.) And Kashika + Marshall’s Austin, TX “I do’s”  — they are such an excellent example of the rich, multicultural magic that can happen when two people’s worlds collide. 

It’s impossible not to smile looking at these radiant marigold + citrus arrangements .If this guest’s GORG two-tone bow-back look has you feeling the urge to shop, you’re not alone . That’s why we created all of our shoppable wedding guest dress shopping lists curated by price point and our wedding guest attire style guides! Everything you need to know about dress codes, seasons, and more!

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The boutonniere is getting benched, and grooms are pinning on brooches instead.

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“Color, color, and more color!”

This rosy, romantic, pink + red bridal party color palette! We’re in LOVE . Bridesmaid dress ideas are sort of our love language here at GWS. We’ve got shoppable bridesmaid dress collections in pretty much every color — including pink of course!Yes, those are absolutely adorable, cocktail-bar-worthy custom drink menus .When the wedding guest style is so you simply must *add to cart*Hannah + Adam, we are beyond delighted by every detail of your delicious Arizona wedding day. We wish you both a future as full of flavor as your food-filled wedding! All the best from GWS!

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There is a version of a destination wedding where the place is just a prettier wall to stand in front of. The ceremony could be anywhere. The guests fly in, they fly out, they remember the open bar.

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The best wedding planning apps in 2026 do one of three things well: they hold your guest list, they hold your money, or they hold your inspiration. Almost nothing does all three, and the couples who plan most calmly are the ones who stopped looking for the app that does. Below are the 12 we’d actually put on a phone, what each one is for, and what it costs.

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August nails have a specific assignment: embrace everything you love about summer before the season dissolves into crunchy leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. It might just be the best nail month of the year, because this is when the glossy, juicy, sun-kissed looks peak. It’s the grand finale of summer (and summer nails), right before the first hints of fall sneak in. To help you go out with a bang, we pulled 30 August nail ideas that run from bright jelly designs to the best Summerween manis, plus the exact polishes to pull each one off at home. Let’s get into it.

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So, you love all the blooming, botanical charm of a classic garden wedding. How could you not? But have you ever wondered what would happen if that predictably lovely garden gathering had its own little renaissance? What if instead of ‘quaint’ it was colorful? What if instead of sweet + traditional it felt absolutely unexpected?

We’ve got two weddings that you NEED to see if you’re digging this particular color combo :

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There’s a brand new Southern California wedding venue in the mix!

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Garden Party wedding dreams DO come true: this time in Malibu!

The color world was rich + robustly romantic: plum, lavender, mauve, peach, periwinkle, marigold, and chartreuse. The scenery was sublime. And, if you’re in planning mode yourself, these shots by Megan Kay will have you dreaming in full blown garden party blooms for sure. Marigold, periwinkle, and floral pops of vibrant pink You really can’t beat these views “Venues That Transport You” (like this one) are one of our favorite trending elements of our list of the Pinterest Wedding Trends of 2026.We love to see the graceful, historical, deeply feminine ideas that come alive when wedding creatives embrace ballet as part of their vision . One of our other fave recent examples: This Marie Antionette Meets Ballerina Bridal Shoot Was Rococo Romance in Motion

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It’s that time of year again – the yearly Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! This year I’m focused on quality pieces you’ll actually reach for, the timeless kind you can wear on repeat and restyle a dozen ways. The dresses are a little quieter this time around (although I do love this Reformation dress that is included!), but the jeans, shoes, and beauty are where it’s at. I’m talking my favorite denim brands, the sneakers and sandals I keep coming back to, and the skincare I’d stock up on at full price, let alone on sale. There are some really fun accessories in the mix too. And it’s still a great time to grab gifts, whether that’s a housewarming something for a friend you’ve been meaning to see, a wedding party gift, or a just-because.

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Blue velvet has always been iconic, with a luxe finish that’s inspired everything from films to fashion runways, and now it’s taking over our nail designs, too. While velvet nails have been trending for a few seasons now, blue cat eye nails are the shade having a major moment in 2026. From navy polish that shimmers like the night sky to baby blue hues that resemble ocean waves, there’s a blue cat eye nail design for any mood, season, and style. Keep scrolling for our favorite ways to wear this whimsical trend, plus some quick tips for creating the dimensional effect at home.

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Press on nails have had a serious upgrade. What used to be a drugstore emergency fix is now a full-on manicure category, with gel finishes, reusable designs, and nail art that rivals anything coming out of a salon chair. If you’ve been sleeping on press-ons, 2026 is the year to reconsider.

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There’s so much to love about the idea of a rustically romantic barn wedding. A beautiful, bucolic ceremony out somewhere in the countryside. A reception under the wood beams and string lights. But if you’re a color-loving maximalist, there’s a chance that the muted, understated, earthy color world that classically comes with a barn wedding might really not be your taste.

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Somewhere between the proposal and the planning, in the quiet after the ring and before the spreadsheets, there’s a conversation worth having. Not the seating chart. The real one. The questions to ask before marriage aren’t about second-guessing the person you already chose. They’re about choosing them on purpose, with your eyes open, knowing what you’re building and how you both want to build it.

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We are truly in awe of weddings that achieve that perfect balance between meaningful tradition and modern design, and this one, dear GWS Readers, really blew us away. 

…to another

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Almost every bridesmaid dress I have ever worn had one thing in common: there was no good way to wear a bra under it. Backless, plunging, thin-strapped, cowl-draped, side-cut in a way that laughs at the concept of a band. The dress is beautiful. The undergarment situation is a five-alarm group text the week of the wedding. If you are dressing a bridal party right now, this is the problem that quietly derails the whole look, and the fix I keep coming back to is a set of silicone covers from CAKES body called Grippy CAKES and Sticky CAKES.

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In recent years, almond nails have become the shape everyone defaults to, and for good reason: they’re universally flattering, effortlessly wearable, and make just about any color or design look instantly better. With a soft tapered tip that gives you just the right amount of length, this shape hits the sweet spot between a dramatic stiletto and a practical oval….which is exactly why it never goes out of style. We’ve been tracking nail trends since 2008, and this is the look we come back to most. From milky minimalist designs to trendy nail art, we’re sharing the best almond nail ideas for every mood and style. Keep scrolling for 34 of our favorites.

Black nail ideas never truly go out of style, but this almond design kicks things up a notch. The holographic polish shifts from edgy black to ethereal purple, transforming your nails into a moody daydream. Perfect for fall and winter, or anyone who lives in a darker palette year-round.

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Your wedding perfume is the one detail from your wedding day that no one sees, but it’s also the best way to preserve that “just married” feeling for decades to come. Your dress gets photographed. Your flowers get pressed. But it’s your perfume that will transport you right back to your wedding day the second you smell it on a scarf or a stranger walking past. Whether it’s a bottle you’ll wear for years or a scent you save only for that morning, this is the wedding perfume edit for the bride who wants to be remembered in more than pictures…or for the partner shopping for a gift that lasts longer than the cake.

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“They love the untamed. They refuse the polished and the planned.”

There is so much to adore about Rae + Roger’s seaside celebration – you’ll see in these stunning photos from Chesoen Tan. But what has us so transfixed is the way the design used sunflowers . It was all fresh-picked petals, stalks, and leaves in terra cotta pots. A gloriously abundant summer garden. A Van Gogh dreamscape. Fun + fluttery ribbon-adorned vow books for every vibe

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4th of July nails are having their biggest moment in a decade, and honestly, it makes sense. This isn’t a normal Fourth; it’s America’s 250th birthday, and nail artists everywhere are treating the semiquincentennial like the Super Bowl of red, white, and blue. From glossy cherry reds you’ll wear straight through August to micro stars, blue chrome, and full picnic-table Americana, there’s a patriotic mani here for every level of commitment. We’ve been tracking nail trends all summer, and these are the 32 designs actually worth booking. Let’s get into it.

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Let’s talk polka dots: they’re playful, they’re retro, and if they’re good enough for Minnie Mouse, Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, and all 101 of the Dalmatians, they’re definitely worth a wedding aesthetic all their own.

L’Échappée Savoureuse catered the editorial’s delicious dinner, outlined here en français on these DARLING wavy-edge oval menus. Really, though: what’s more charming that cherries + bows?? This precious polka dot pup may have been the real star of the shoot We’re seeing spots

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Imagine this: You’re in a fragrant Spanish olive grove at golden hour, and a warm breeze is rustling the leaves. Delicate, billowy lace hangs from the branches. And there, standing beside you, is the literal love of your life. Now imagine this: it’s not a BookTok-fueled daydream, it’s not a scene from a Criterion Collection foreign film — it’s your actual wedding day.

When in doubt, put a bow on it

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If you’ve been scrolling through your feed lately and wondering what sorcery is happening on everyone’s fingertips, let us introduce you to the most mesmerizing nail trend of the moment: cat eye nails. Shimmery and reflective, this design (also known as velvet nails or magnetic manicures) gives you an eye-catching look without the need for complex nail art. In other words, it’s the perfect statement manicure for minimalists, and we are obsessed!

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“We never really thought of this as one day,” say creative couple Steph + Fuller of how they planned their detail-filled, two-part Minnesota wedding. “We thought of it as something to design from the ground up, and what felt most like us was two days with completely different personalities.”

We LOVE when couples go for potted living plants as ceremony decor!! Such a lush + vibey floral choice that’s also a really eco friendly wedding idea . This Brooklyn pizza joint wedding and this garden wedding in Florida are two other great examples.SO deliciously cherry coded Wrecktangle Pizza made sure Day Two’s guests were well fed with this delicious meal — also, SO obsessed with these menus Fuller designed! That custom “Club Steller” logo And the evening’s late night snack? A well-timed McDonalds feast

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