Having a smaller wedding with fewer guests can allow extra budget for some wedding detail splurge. Be transported to a world of antique heirlooms, whimsical tea parties and old world charm. Showcasing creative ideas for your wedding day, like a pink tux and how to incorporate your favorite pet!

Helen, a Norway native bride, and Jake, a California native groom, come together share their experience creating wedding party gifts with Grateful Gadgets cufflinks. Watch to see how Jake (the groom) created his custom groomsmen boxes and what he decided to put in them. Watch till the end to see all the groomsmen reactions!

Graduation Ideas for Guys in the Class of 2021: Whether you’re graduation shopping for a son, nephew, brother, boyfriend or friend. I rounded up a list of the best college graduation gifts for him. No matter how big or small your budget is, you’re sure to find a gift that’s perfect for the special graduating guy in your life. Here are 43 Pinterest worthy ideas that’ll get the job done and then some.

We were swept away with this styled elopement. How beautiful to see Aurora getting married in an intimate, modern ceremony. This dreamy wedding had several inspirational design elements inside this Charlotte, North Carolina wedding venue. An incredible group of vendors made this magical event explode into life. A beautiful, trendy way for couples to express who they are.

We shopped some of our favorite local stores for unique dad-worthy gifts this year. Shop them in person or online, but don’t wait til Saturday, June 20 to take care of the men in your life!

Valentine’s Day and (thanks to Leslie Knope) Galentine’s Day are all about recognizing and celebrating the people in your life you don’t want to live without. It’s not only your partner; it’s your BFF, your work husband/wife, all of your people who always show up when needed. We could all use a dose of heartwarming sweetness right now, so think of your circle and scroll down through our list of local businesses ready to help you spread the love.

A huge thank you to all of the artisans, makers & local businesses that are a part of the 2019 Holiday Gift Guide. This year, we took the plunge to try something new and hope you enjoy the work of each and every person that went into this magazine.

This event was designed by Grace Forever Weddings to showcase the flow from Autumn to Winter in the form of wedding inspiration. The flowers by Vintage Soul Floral were a large and integral part of the shoot. They were moody and edgy, a coordination of deep jewel tones. We instantly noticed two cast members from Married at First Sight Season 9 in the shoot, Iris Caldwell and Amber Bowles. They both looked stunning in their black dresses!

Grace Forever Weddings created an event to inspire brides and grooms to be! The lush, vibrant florals from Vintage Soul Floral Design covered the venue with unique arrangements featuring gorgeous pops of red and orange. The moody and edgy style was carried on throughout the entire event, but the change of attire and scenery brought a whole new look. With there being two sets of newlyweds, a bridal shoot, and guests all being highlighted in one photo session, Hilary Koon Photography was able capture their unique differences for a diverse array of inspiration.

Showcasing fall and winter vibes, these florals were a large part of this styled shoot along with many vinyl and wooden signs. This beautiful venue was on a river with the most beautiful dock. The scenery was out of this world with tall grass, beautiful lines of trees, a river and a dock! Featuring a bridal shoot, guests and two sets of a Bride and Groom.

It’s all about the small things… the details. Dress Right & Act Like Somebody #tie #ties #necktie #cufflinks #style #menstyle #mensfashion #mensfashionstyle #dapper #gentleman #fashion #mensclothing

If you want to support local without leaving your couch, Etsy is a good online alternative to brick and mortar stores. Your dollars stay with local creators but you enjoy all the ease of one-click shopping. To explore local Charlotte Etsy shops yourself, just narrow your search by location. You’ll find this in the left side bar after entering a phrase in the main search bar.

The photographer whose Christmas wish list is full of real camera equipment that’s too expensive/intimidating to purchase so you buy them a novelty instead. I have been in this buying position so many times with all you hobby/pro photographers out there.