Inside Weddings Magazine

2 weeks ago | insideweddings.com | Kelcy Christy

When they were part of the same online group of digital creators who traveled to anime conventions around the country entering fan-edited music videos into competitions, Katie Lucas and Ryan Senese – now a game director and UX designer, respectively – met “in real life” at one such event. “At the end of the weekend, I had won my first ‘Best in Show’ and unknowingly met my future husband!” says Katie. They got to know each other, making it official one year later and then moving to Los Angeles.

2 weeks ago | insideweddings.com | Kelcy Christy

Though Melanie and Scott planned to have their first date in New York City, the pandemic forced them to stay back home with their respective families in Florida and Ohio for a month and a half. Fitting the times, they got to know one another on Zoom in the meantime. When they flew back to New York in June, the couple spent the summer together – “in a very empty city,” notes Melanie.

3 weeks ago | insideweddings.com | Kelcy Christy

Every October and April, we look forward to seeing the new collections from designers around the world shown at New York Bridal Fashion Week! This premier event in the bridal industry sets the stage for the upcoming bridal fashion season and showcases the latest wedding dress designs.

3 weeks ago | insideweddings.com | Nicole Palacios

Having been introduced by a mutual friend, Blair Bitove and Jackson Safrata enjoyed lunch together before later heading out on a dinner date. “We actually ended up having dinner with my whole family… we were going to a concert that evening that they were also attending, so he thought it was better to meet them, so they could have a conversation before the show,” describes Blair.

4 weeks ago | insideweddings.com | Kelcy Christy

Known for her unexpected silhouettes and intricate fabrics and materials, Colombian bridal and womenswear designer Francesca Miranda showed her Spring/Summer 2026 bridal collection at this season's New York Bridal Fashion Week. The striking Pearla collection of gorgeous gowns – and a vintage-style jumpsuit – as well as matching accessories such as toppers, boleros, jackets, overskirts, sleeves, and veils, was created as an homage to the ocean, the coast, and the timeless mystique of pearls.