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micro weddings: the new power move
For years, wedding size was treated like a scoreboard. More guests, more drama, more proof that the celebration - and the love - was worthy of attention. Bigger wasn’t just better. It was expected. When weddings came back, couples didn’t rush to pick up where they left off. They edited. Hard. And in that process, micro weddings stopped being a workaround and started being a statement.
Mar 25


Love, Actually. From So Tender Is Humanity
Weddings are beautiful. They’re also wild — messy, unpredictable, even downright chaotic. As photographers and cofounders of So Tender is Humanity, a wedding photography studio, Alex and Anastasiia have witnessed it all: rain falling on outdoor vows, family tensions bubbling over, vendors who never arrive. Yet through every hiccup, they return to one simple truth — couples aren’t chasing perfection. They just want to feel joy.
May 5


Shimmer or Not to Shimmer
Your ultimate "Glow Guide." Weddings, parties or nights out — sometimes, you want to look like a soft-focus dream, not a fluorescent light. Enter shimmer. From dewy highlighters to glimmering eyeshadow, the right glow can elevate any look from “meh” to “main character energy.” But not all shimmer is created equal — and it’s definitely not always the answer.
Sep 11, 2025


How to Soak Up the Love Without Missing the Party
A wedding is basically a party on espresso shots. From the second you say “I Do” to the final bubble send-off, you’re being pulled in every direction: hugs from long-lost relatives, dances with your college crew, stolen kisses with your new spouse — and oh, did you eat yet?
Sep 10, 2025
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