Elle Eichinger Cashin

Chicago

Editor-in-Chief at Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago

Fashion Contributor at The Knot

Contributing Writer at BRIDES

Contributing Writer at Over the Moon

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Articles

Country Wedding Attire for Guests and Couples: Here’s Your Dress Code Breakdown

Mar 13, 2025 | theknot.com | Elle Eichinger Cashin

In recent years, we've seen a sharp rise in domestic destination weddings, with Colorado, Montana and other mountainous locales—excuse the pun—peaking. This has sparked a rise in country wedding attire, too, with more casual dress codes, Western-themed welcome parties and cowboy-coded details taking over.
This Colorful California Spring Wedding Nodded to The Bride’s Caribbean Roots

Mar 10, 2025 | blog.overthemoon.com | Elle Eichinger Cashin

Tiffany Singh and Griffin McEvoy have the happy, college-sweetheart-type romance. “We met our freshman year of college in New Jersey,” Tiffany says. “We lived on the same floor of our dorm, met through mutual friends, and started dating about a year later.” They were together more than a decade before Griffin proposed at McEvoy Ranch, his family’s property in Petaluma, California. The couple chose the ranch as their wedding venue, too.
A Persian Wedding in Italy That was an Homage to Botticelli’s Paintings

Mar 6, 2025 | blog.overthemoon.com | Elle Eichinger Cashin

Sheyda Mehrara was on a date with someone else the night she met Kevin Plenge. “It started off as a night with someone named Daniel,” she remembers. They were on a set-up double date with another friend. “We were sitting at the lounge and in walked this man who immediately caught my attention. It really was because of a certain confidence he had in his walk—and his distinctive jawline.
What Is the Average Cost of a U.S. Wedding in 2025?

Feb 26, 2025 | brides.com | Elle Eichinger Cashin

Photo by Mel Toms As you navigate wedding planning—and all of the costs associated with your nuptials, you may struggle with the concept of spending so much money on a single day. But it isn’t just any day—it’s your wedding day and a celebration of the life you and your partner plan to build together. “The cost of a wedding can vary greatly, shaped by guest count, aesthetic, venue, time of year, and the vendors you select,” says Roxanne Bellamy, a wedding planner based in Washington, D.C..
New Yorkers Natalie Buck and Bobby Ciapciak’s Destination Winter Wedding in Los Cabos

Feb 25, 2025 | blog.overthemoon.com | Elle Eichinger Cashin

When Bobby Ciapciak proposed to Natalie Buck, it wasn’t just a moment—he made it an all-day affair. “Bobby proposed by waking me up on a Saturday morning in June,” Natalie remembers. Their siblings were waiting in their Tribeca apartment kitchen with bagels and Champagne.
A Seasonal Sunset Informed the Design of This Tented Lowcountry Wedding

Feb 22, 2025 | blog.overthemoon.com | Elle Eichinger Cashin

Maggie Andrea and Evan Hinkle met at Washington and Lee University and dated for a decade before Evan proposed in Richmond, where the couple now lives. “We went for a walk along the James River before what I thought was a friend’s birthday dinner,” Maggie remembers.
5 Places to Sell Bridesmaid Dresses and Spread the Love

Feb 18, 2025 | theknot.com | Elle Eichinger Cashin

Plus, tips and tricks for buying a secondhand dress. Link copiedPhoto: Stocksyby Elle CashinElle CashinThe Knot Fashion ContributorElle writes for The Knot online with a focus on fashion, covering gown design trends and shoppable accessories. Elle is a contributor to wedding publications across the country, including Brides, The New York Times Vows and Modern Luxury Weddings.
The Bride Wore Vintage Givenchy to Her Romantic Maximalist Wedding in Prague with a Hint of “Christmas Camp”

Feb 12, 2025 | blog.overthemoon.com | Elle Eichinger Cashin

Finding herself at a fancy holiday party where she knew no one, venture capitalist Sarah Kunst started chatting with an older man and asked if he knew anyone single. The man pointed across the room at his son, Will Richards, with a description: “He’s 6’5″ and has a PhD from MIT.” “As I was walking away to introduce myself,” Sarah remembers, “I told Will’s dad, ‘You’re going to tell this story at our wedding.’” He sure did. A year and a half later, Sarah and Will were engaged.
10 Hallmarks of a Modern Wedding, From the Flowers and Food to the Photography

Feb 11, 2025 | brides.com | Elle Eichinger Cashin

ExclusiveWedding Ideas & AdviceFrom natural décor elements to blurry portraits, today's coolest weddings are all about a perceived effortlessness. As individualized as they are, modern weddings actually have a lot in common: We’re seeing vintage cakes, bowed details, and monochromatic color palettes everywhere we turn. However, the biggest common denominator isn’t visual at all—it’s about how these weddings feel. And how they feel is effortless.
Try These 25 Romantic and Fun At-Home Date Night Ideas for Couples

Feb 6, 2025 | theknot.com | Elle Eichinger Cashin

There's no need to leave the house for a shot of romance. Link copiedPhoto: Ground Picture | Shutterstockby Elle CashinElle CashinThe Knot Fashion ContributorElle writes for The Knot online with a focus on fashion, covering gown design trends and shoppable accessories. Elle is a contributor to wedding publications across the country, including Brides, The New York Times Vows and Modern Luxury Weddings.