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Zara Patel

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22 Post-Breakup Books That Are a Balm For Your Heartbreak

02/16/2023

22 Post-Breakup Books That Are a Balm For Your Heartbreak

Breakups can be tough, and while it may sound obvious, often the best thing to do when you're heartbroken is to take some time to get to know yourself better, grow as a person, and focus on your personal goals.

If You Loved the After Series, These 16 Books Might Be Your Next Obsessions

09/01/2022

If You Loved the After Series, These 16 Books Might Be Your Next Obsessions

The five-book After series by Anna Todd is beloved by many and has risen to prominence in the new adult genre.

This Couple's Wedding Ceremony in the Woods Features Tons of DIY Details Made by Their Friends

06/21/2021

This Couple's Wedding Ceremony in the Woods Features Tons of DIY Details Made by Their Friends

If you need inspiration for your wedding mood board about what a gorgeous ceremony out in nature should be, look no further than Daniel and Justin's 2018 nuptials.

This Gorgeous Styled Wedding Is a Pastel Dream That Looks Right Out of Taylor Swift's "Me!" Video

06/01/2021

This Gorgeous Styled Wedding Is a Pastel Dream That Looks Right Out of Taylor Swift's "Me!" Video

Photographers Jasmine Norris-Dixson and Samantha Mitchell collaborated on a spectacular styled wedding shoot earlier this year.

This Couple's Personal Engagement Shoot Proves Home Is Where the Heart Is

06/01/2021

This Couple's Personal Engagement Shoot Proves Home Is Where the Heart Is

While most engagement shoots usually take place outdoors, Chelsea and Marty decided to go in a different direction and gave their shoot an extremely personal touch.

The Sentimental Reason Behind This Couple's Mountain Elopement Is Truly Heartwarming

05/11/2021

The Sentimental Reason Behind This Couple's Mountain Elopement Is Truly Heartwarming

Like many couples, Sam and Kyle intended on having a small wedding, but the guest list kept growing.

This Forest Elopement Is Peak Romance — and the Couple Enjoyed Every Minute of It!

05/11/2021

This Forest Elopement Is Peak Romance — and the Couple Enjoyed Every Minute of It!

Last fall, Hannah and Matthew eloped in the serene mountains of Idaho Springs, CO.

Party of 2! This Shoot Will Inspire You to Throw the Intimate Tropical Wedding of Your Dreams

05/11/2021

Party of 2! This Shoot Will Inspire You to Throw the Intimate Tropical Wedding of Your Dreams

Last summer, photographer Sara Fitz Lindquist teamed up with event planner Britt Lemenager to produce this breathtaking styled wedding shoot.

These College Sweethearts Tied the Knot in a Gorgeous Museum Where Their Love Was on Display

05/11/2021

These College Sweethearts Tied the Knot in a Gorgeous Museum Where Their Love Was on Display

Amaya met Theo on her first day of college — she was at freshman orientation, and Theo just so happened to be her orientation leader.

This Couple Met Right Before These Sexy Beach Photos Were Taken — but You'd Never Guess It

05/11/2021

This Couple Met Right Before These Sexy Beach Photos Were Taken — but You'd Never Guess It

When you see the chemistry between these two people in these steamy photos, you may think they are obviously a couple, but nope, they are strangers!

The Couple in This Elopement Shoot Have the Sweetest Connection to the Stunning Lake Setting

03/18/2021

The Couple in This Elopement Shoot Have the Sweetest Connection to the Stunning Lake Setting

Photographer Brianna Parks was on a mission when she set up this styled shoot — she wanted to create a chic and sophisticated elopement that would never go out of fashion, something that would inspire generations to come.

#WeddedAF: Anastasia and Feliks's Brooklyn Microwedding Was a Vision in Green

02/24/2021

#WeddedAF: Anastasia and Feliks's Brooklyn Microwedding Was a Vision in Green

Anastasia and Feliks always knew that they wanted a small wedding, but when the pandemic hit, they scaled it back even further and ended up celebrating their love with a gorgeous microwedding.