Read Weddings

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Real Inspiration

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Share your Love Story

We’re thrilled you’re here. At Love & Lavender, we’ve been featuring unforgettable real weddings since 2008 – and we’d love to feature yours.

Whether you’re a bride or a talented wedding professional, we welcome you to share your special day with our readers.

Share Your Day,
Celebrate & Inspire

Your wedding deserves to live beyond the photo album. Inspire future couples and give your dream team the recognition they deserve.

Inspire Couples

Help engaged couples discover ideas and bring their dream wedding to life through your unique story and beautiful imagery.

Celebrate Your Story

Share the special touches, personalized details, and unexpected moments that made your day beautifully unforgettable.

Credit Your Vendors

Shine a light on the dream team behind the day - from florals to photographers, your vendor shout-outs help others plan confidently.

Stories Our Readers Can’t Get Enough Of

We're currently prioritizing real weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions. For styled shoots, we give preference to submissions that feature at least one vendor from our directory.

We accept submissions for:

What Makes a
Great Submission?

We’ve featured thousands of weddings over the years, and the ones that connect most with our readers tend to have a few things in common. Here are some helpful pointers to make sure your story really shines.

Curated Images

Curated Images

Select 20-50 of your top images with a focus on details, special moments, and story-telling. We look for images that capture the full day—from getting ready through the celebration—including:

  • Getting ready moments
  • Close-up details (rings, invites, florals, etc.)
  • Fashion shots (gown, tux, accessories)
  • Venue exteriors + interiors
  • Candid celebration shots
  • Décor, food, drinks, and cake
  • Couple portraits
  • Fun or unexpected photo concepts
Tell Your Story

Tell Your Story

Your photos show what happened - your story tells us why it mattered. A few paragraphs about your vision, your favorite moments, and any meaningful touches help make the submission feel personal and relatable.

  • The inspiration behind your design
  • Special touches and personalized details
  • What made your celebration unique
Credit Your Vendors

Credit Your Vendors

Give credit where it's due! Sharing vendor credits is a great way to celebrate the team behind your day. Include your photographer, venue, planner, and anyone else who made the magic happen.

  • Say thank you to everyone who made your day magical
  • Help other couples discover amazing vendors
  • Increase your chances of being featured

Frequently Asked Questions

We've got answers to the most common things couples and vendors ask us (and maybe one or two they don’t, but should). If you’re still unsure about anything, feel free to reach out.

Yes! You'll hear back within 2-7 business days, whether your submission is accepted or not. Due to the high volume of submissions we receive, we're unable to feature every wedding, but we appreciate you sharing your day with us. If you haven't heard back within 2 weeks, please follow up to ensure we received your submission.

We typically review submissions within 2-7 business days. We receive hundreds of submissions every week, so we appreciate your patience!

No! You're free to share your wedding on other platforms. We just ask that submissions meet our editorial standards.

Absolutely! Share away.

You need permission from both the photographer and the people shown on pictures, as well as any other copyright holders. Please ensure all parties have agreed before submitting.

We prefer exclusive content, but we'll definitely consider previously published weddings!

There's no time limit - whether you got married yesterday or three years ago, we'd love to see it! Just make sure your wedding has already taken place and you have the final photos.

Couples, photographers, planners—anyone involved in the wedding may submit, as long as they have permission from both the couple and the photographer.

Spread the love.
Submit Your Real Wedding

Share your real wedding with us - we can’t wait to see it.

Member of the Couple, Wedding Party or Fam

You lived it - now share it. Whether you're the bride, groom, or a proud friend/family member, we’d love to hear your side of the story and see the big day through your lens.

Wedding Professional

You captured the magic or helped bring it to life. If you're a vendor, planner, or photographer involved in the wedding, we welcome your submission too.

Our Commitment to You

We celebrate love in all its forms. Whoever you love, wherever you come from, whatever you look like—your story matters to us. We're passionate about showcasing local talent and helping couples bring their wedding visions to life.