Inspiration

Cinematic, emotional, and achingly poetic—these five Spain-based wedding videographers transmute story and space into enduring visual narratives.

On Our Radar For Wedding Season: A Transformative Kind of Marquee

A sculptural shelter can become the silent centerpiece of a celebration, marrying form and function beneath the sky. Italy’s leading luxury wedding tent provider transforms the outdoor wedding into an architectural experience.

What to Hire For a Marquee Wedding

In this guide, experts share their artful approach to crafting a marquee wedding or celebration that feels both intimate and transportive. From the most impactful furniture hires to thoughtful styling cues, their insights reveal the elements that truly shape the mood, movement, and visual language of the day.

Poetry in Focus – Kristen Cook Studio

Through cinematic composition and emotive detail, Kristen Cook Studio transforms love into imagery—elegant, atmospheric, and achingly evocative.

5 Essential Tips for Serving Prosecco at Your Wedding

Prosecco – the sparkling, effortlessly elegant wine of choice – happens to be especially wedding-friendly. We guide you through selecting, serving, and savoring Prosecco at your wedding, with expert insights from Santa Margherita.

3 Wedding Photography Tips from a London-Based Destination Pro

Equally attuned to story and setting, London wedding photographer Lynn Shapiro captures cinematic, emotionally layered moments with refined, editorial precision. Drawing on years of experience, she shares her candid insights for couples planning a wedding abroad.

What Photography Can’t Hold: The Case for a Wedding Film

Why stop at stills? A wedding video done right is less documentation, more cinematic memory. It captures what photography can’t: the breath between moments, the shift of light on skin, the hush before a “yes.” We spotlight 8 videographers who turn vows into visual poetry – and explain why their work is worth the investment.

5 Ways to Transform Your Table with Textiles – from Sculptural to Subtle

Textiles have been quietly reclaiming their place in contemporary tablescapes – adding depth, softness, and a sense of occasion. Whether your style is restrained or more expressive, these creatives share thoughtful ways to incorporate them into your table setting now.

Your Perfect Wedding Menu: A Bespoke Approach with Beverages as Your Muse

Inspiration — Drinks & Catering

This guide reveals how to build a bespoke wedding menu shaped by intentional pairings and standout pours, featuring three of our favorite vendors. Because the menu isn’t just a detail — it’s the heart of the celebration, fueling the rest of the evening.

Light the Way: How Perfect Lighting Transforms Your Wedding

We explore our favorite types of wedding lighting and how each evokes a distinct atmosphere. Let us guide you with 5 luminous ideas

Eva Lendel & WONÁ Concept: The Art of Silhouetted Embellishment

Fashion — Reception

In Barcelona, sister brands, Eva Lendel and WONÁ presented gowns defined in silhouette by embellishment, canvases of illusion through fabrication, and designs that felt editorial in spirit.

Should You Choose Digital or Analog Wedding Photography?

When it comes to wedding photography, the choice between digital and analog can shape not just how your day is captured — but how it's felt. We explore what sets them apart, with our favorite photographers.

Should You Choose Printed or Digital Wedding Invitations?

Inspiration — Stationery

The beauty of tradition against the ease and innovation of modern design, we delve into all the pros and cons to consider.

Behind The Object: Paris-based Ceramicist Morgane Pasqualini

The artist reveals her creative process, the inspirations that shape her work, and her secrets to curating the perfect tablescape.

Everything to Know About Destination Wedding Photography

Why it’s so imperative to invest in a destination wedding photographer. For starters, they help navigate unexpected challenges – and so much more.

6 Ways to Style Your Napkins and Elevate the Tablescape

Inspiration — Drinks & Catering

Sure, you can let your napkins simply rest on the plate – but why not let them work for you? From silky rosettes to soft-winged folds, discover six artful, unexpected ways to style them.

The Art of the Wedding Speech: How To Craft an Evocative Tribute

One of the most nerve-filled parts of a wedding, yet delivered well, a speech can completely shift the energy of a night, bringing loved ones closer. We turned to 5 wedding planners who have heard more speeches than most, to share their top tips for crafting a tribute that resonates.

Textile Sculptor Mia Sylvia Herrod on Reimagining Reception Styling

How do you style a reception with Pre-Raphaelite poise and painterly detail? For this textile artist, it’s all about texture, layering, craft, and storytelling – each element woven into a setting worthy of a Rossetti muse.

Behind the Scenes – The Making of Volcaïca, Our Kona Village Editorial

The team behind our latest editorial, Volcaïca, share their favorite moments, biggest challenges and the things they’ll never forget.

The Calla Lily’s Definitive Return – In An Unexpected Way

Inspiration — Flowers

Top floral artists share why the calla lily is the wedding flower of the moment, and how to style it.

A Conscious Guide to Sculptural Floral Arrangements

Inspiration — Flowers

Keeping floral styling wild and allowing natural beauty to shine results in the most considered and artful arrangements.

A Guide To Selecting Red Wine for your Tuscan Wedding with Brunello di Montalcino

The art of Tuscan dining, and drinking – our wine partner of choice for a celestial celebratory night in Tuscany shares their top tips. Explore the timeless traditions and rich, unhurried elegance of Tuscan cuisine, perfect for weddings and special celebrations.

The Oceanic Edit: Design Inspired by the Deep Blue

From the iridescent shimmer of pearl to the dramatic depth of ink black and sculptural, wave-like forms – oceanic allure is making waves in design.

8 Marquee Alternatives – Stunning Structures Beyond the Expected

From the art world to the natural world, these unexpected designs redefine the marquee setting – elevated, immersive, and anything but ordinary.

5 Essential Planning Tips for an Italian Wedding

Planning a wedding abroad can be daunting, but if Italy is your dream destination, this Italy-based photography duo has all the tips and tricks.

Bar Styling: 7 Key Takeaways from Artisan Mia Sylvia Herrod

Inspiration — Drinks & Catering

A stylish, stand-out bar can transform a reception or gathering – visionary Mia shares her surprising takeaways.

Quietly Dress, Live & Dine: 17 Picks from this Mediterranean Designer

Creative Kristina lives and breathes slow living in every way and has selected her 17 favorite pieces for your home and wardrobe.

Wedding Flowers: A Seasonal and Sustainable Approach With This Expert Florist

Inspiration — Flowers

Why you should consider seasonal and sustainable flowers for your wedding day, according to Kimberly Delgado.

Valentine’s Day: Experiential Gifts Favored by Our Editors

Inspiration — Gifts & Favors

From expedition dining to scented wellbeing – these 11 chic and considered Valentine's Day gifts will only deepen your mutual experience.

The Art of Table Setting with Artist Lisa Mok

A table isn't just a table, it's alive – brimming with personal meaning and artefacts – if you ask Lune 1860's founder, Lisa Mok.

The Art of Decadent Dining with Omer Gilony

Artist Omer Gilony on how to set a sumptuous table that instantly entices the senses.

5 Ways To Shape Your Aisle

Inspiration — Ceremony

From circular aisles to runway inspired settings – we explore 5 wedding ceremony aisle shapes and their impact on your event.

3 Creative Ways to Style Tapered Candles for your Reception

Reimagine your tablescape with tips by Danish candle experts, Kunstindustrien, and steep a space in dimension and drama with the artful use of tall, tapered candles.

Artisanal Beauty: An Autumnal Tablescape in Kyoto

A serene afternoon of artisanal beauty at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, as The Lane crafts an ethereal tablescape outside in the meditative, temple-like gardens.

A Sophisticated Wedding: Elegant Budget Tips From Top Wedding Planners

Explore elegant budget tips from top wedding planners to create a beautiful celebration without compromising on style or quality.

When To Send Wedding Invitations

Inspiration — Stationery

Renowned stationery designers, Paper Paper Co. curates the ideal timeline for when to send your wedding invitations.

Why You Should Never Skimp on Wedding Photography

Key things to consider when choosing your wedding photographer, and allocating your budget.

Through The Photographer’s Lens: What Makes An Image Truly Magical?

We asked some of the world's most talented wedding photographers what needs to transpire to create magical images.

Art and Alchemy – Moosho’s Visionary Wedding Photography

Through shadow, texture, and timeless artistry, Moosho Khachikyan captures weddings as poetic masterpieces.

Soulful Editorial Frames – Spanish Destination Wedding Photographer Marcos Sanchez

From hypnotically illuminating the smallest details on fashion bridal gowns to the poetic unraveling of blooms in an arrangement, Marcos Sanchez's frames transport us into the soul of the moments he captures.

Refined Reverie: A Reception Grounded in Nature’s Elegance

Amidst Mallorca’s unbridled terrain, Almond Valley’s opulent beauty meets refined design, where organic blooms and effortless luxury intertwine to craft a mesmerizing reception.

Ephemeral Frames – Australian Wedding Photographer Megan Kelly

Frames that pulse with creativity and composition, Australian wedding photographer, Megan Kelly masterfully captures stilled moments spilling with beauty.

A Cave Wedding Reception in the Prosecco Hills of Italy

Amidst the cool atmosphere of a cave wedding reception, spilling florals and details of curated materials overlap and glisten.

An Endlessly Elegant Reception at an 18th-century Lisbon Palace

A delicate dance of contrast and balance, this reception blends cascading florals, ambient candlelight, and architectural details to enhance and illuminate an 18th-century palace's timeless allure.

Win a Luxury Escape at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto and a Photo Shoot with The Lane

Inspiration — Events & Styled Shoots

Win a luxury four night escape to Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, including flights, transfers, and the opportunity to take part in a special shoot with The Lane team in November.

Flora En Masse – An Elegant Wedding Reception in The Cotswolds

Florals in unrestrained shapes tumbled down tablescapes, in an artful use of space at Cornwell Manor, in the Cotswolds.

A Rambling Garden Reception in The Cotswolds

Amongst the rambling beauty of an overgrown meadow, raw, tousled linens, milky cutlery, and slender ivory tapered candles accented this tablescape in The Cotswolds.

A Night of Revelry in Tuscany

An evening of revelry in Tuscany, celebrating The Lane's upcoming Destination Wedding and Travel Guide at Castello di Celsa.

Elements of Earth – A Poetic Reception at Les Carrières des Lumières

The imposing limestone of a French quarry in Provence was effortlessly shrouded in soft ecrus and structural gold details for this reception.

Artful Restraint – A Modern, Autumnal Reception in Wales

Raw materials were rebirthed into stunning visuals and symbolic details at Llantilio House, an 18th-century farmhouse in Wales.

English Enchantment – A Romantic Escape at Hedsor House

A dreamy reception of opulent draping and blousy florals, Hedsor House was alchemized from minimalism into abundance.

Sinuous Shapes for a Reimagined Reception

With shapes that swell and inflect, a dreamy tablescape unfurled at an early 20th-century folly in Lancaster.

Sculptural Revelry – A Wedding Reception in Puglia

From a dramatic color palette, to masses of soft, falling fabric, a nostalgic reception in Puglia at a restored 18th century farmhouse.

Poetic Revelry – A Wedding Reception in Melbourne

Suspended swaths of fabric fell and rose poetically against the details of a minimalist tablescape at a historic building in Melbourne.

A Cliffside Wedding Ceremony in Bali

Inspiration — Events & Styled Shoots

A helipad naturally carved above the Indian Ocean created a magical clifftop location for a Bali wedding.

Ethereal Drapery at a 19th Century English Manor

Luxurious drapery and curated fabric installations fell from the ceilings of a 19th century English manor to create an ethereal reception.

Artful Cutlery to Elevate Your Tablescape

Exchange generic hired cutlery for artisanal styles steeped in story and craftsmanship, that later become treasures for the home.

Nature Redefined – An Intimate English Manor Reception

Cascading neutrals and vine-wrapped pillars poetically framed a tablescape, mimicking the garden surrounds of an English countryside manor.

A Meandering Wildflower Aisle at a Private Estate in Sonoma