The Anti-Bride

Throughout the wedding, Montana and David incorporated details that tied into David’s Malaysian Indian background, conscious to represent a cultural balance that felt right for them. "In the ceremony, we included a Malayali tradition where David placed a gold pendant called a Minnu around Montana’s neck. Our florals had a focus marigolds. Pani Puri, our favourite Indian snack, w...

Emma and Joe were determined not to do things just because “you’re supposed to" - "or or because Instagram makes it look like everyone’s wedding has a budget equivalent to a down payment on a house. While we started off DIY-ing to save money, it accidentally morphed into a passion project for me that was like a creative thesis of all of the experience I’ve gotten over the years."

Some love stories don’t need to be seen to be sincere. They are whispered, carefully kept, discreet. Hidden Romance by Naudy tells one of those stories. Two lovers choosing discretion over spectacle. Intimacy over tradition.

Maggie and Erin wanted their wedding to feel intimate and personal. "We wanted our guests to feel taken care of. With half our guests from the West Coast and the other half from the Midwest, we were excited to blend our communities and wanted everyone to leave the event feeling like they understand where we each come from -and how they all weave into the tapestry of our lives."

Sara and Matthew eloped and then had a party with loved ones two years later. "Do the legal paperwork of getting married first, then host your big party with your own version of a ceremony, unrestricted. It really worked for us. It meant we could do whatever we wanted and approach things creatively."