Esther Lee

3 weeks ago | theknot.com | Esther Lee

We'll stop gatekeeping these incredible locations. Unique honeymoon destinations are hidden gems for a reason. These secret spots often place an underrated emphasis on culture and experiences that couples won't find at standard, run-of-the-mill honeymoon destinations. With over-tourism impacting some of the most popular destinations globally, it's no surprise why newlyweds would want to savor privacy and seclusion in an unusual honeymoon destination.

Oct 31, 2024 | theknot.com | Esther Lee

Value-oriented weddings have arrived. With all that's transpired in our society since COVID's emergence, couples are now experiencing a great return to their core beliefs as they wedding plan. While 2021 was about intentionality in the midst of chaos and the unknown, the biggest wedding trends of 2022 will be a reflection of couples' values.

Sep 13, 2024 | theknot.com | Esther Lee

Like molecular gastronomy, the wedding timeline is being pulled apart by a trendy set of couples. It used to be the engagement followed by the wedding. The bach party and bridal shower were held somewhere along the way, along with the rehearsal dinner as etiquette for select loved ones. After a sparkler exit and a "Just Married" sign on a getaway car, the couple hopped on a plane for the honeymoon.

Aug 28, 2024 | theknot.com | Esther Lee

Plus, what comprises a "healthy" relationship? (Well, we didn't want to leave you hanging.)Ask anyone why the number of single-person households have multiplied by five since the 1960s, and it's likely that you'll receive an amalgamation of responses, ranging from a shift in dating standards to general lifestyle changes. The most recent Census Bureau findings discovered that singles now comprise the majority of the US population (albeit by a slim margin of 49% to 59%).

Jul 29, 2024 | theknot.com | Esther Lee

By now, you've heard about the trad wives, social media's latest version of the Stepford Wife. But what these edited videos don't show is how damaging the fad could be to marriages. At a recent dinner with a group of editors, I gently raised the topic of trad wives and watched the conversation turn unexpectedly spirited and impassioned.