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Emma Garson is the Real Weddings Editor at Green Wedding Shoes, where she specializes in documenting couples' celebration stories and design choices. A graduate of Loyola University New Orleans, she brings professional writing experience from entertainment industry publications, where she worked as a journalist interviewing talent and covering cultural trends.

Since joining GWS in early 2023, Emma has combined her editorial background with first-hand wedding planning experience—having planned her own 2023 wedding, she understands the vendor collaboration process, design decision-making, and logistics that couples navigate. Based in New York, her coverage focuses on the intersection of storytelling and design across diverse celebration styles.

Real Weddings Editor New York, NY Loyola University New Orleans

The Drummer From Halestorm Gets Hitched! Inside Arejay Hale’s Moody, Romantic Nashville Wedding

Now, this one truly tops the charts. Arejay Hale, drummer for the Grammy Award-winning rock band Halestorm tied the knot with actress + stunt performer Emily Watson... Read more.

Color Comes First: A Vibrant Wedding in Pittsburgh Full of Brilliant Blooms

Christina + Tucker had both just moved home to Pittsburgh after living in other cities when they met at a party one night. And the romance that followed led them... Read more.

A ‘Desert Chic’ Destination Wedding for Influencer Allie Tong in San Miguel de Allende

We’ve all got an important lesson to learn from food + lifestyle influencer Allie Tong: Don’t be shy about doing what you need to do to get that perfect Instagram... Read more.

Reimagining the Botanical Wedding: A Lush + Industrial LGBTQ+ Wedding Editorial

Event designer + planner Quintin of Q Jancola based this gorgeously sophisticated + greenery-filled wedding photo shoot around TWO brilliant ideas. First? “Showcasing... Read more.

Unexpected Venues: Would You Tie The Knot At A Bowling Alley?

This one is truly a strike right to our hearts 🎳💚 For all of you out there with a non-traditional wedding planning vibe: We’ve gotta say, going with a unique... Read more.

Hard Rock Romance: An Edgy, 80’s Inspired Styled Elopement

We’ve just got one question: Are you ready to rock?! We are losing our minds over the glam + gritty vibes of this rock and roll wedding editorial and can’t... Read more.

A Vibrant + Sunny Destination Wedding by the Sea in San Jose Del Cabo

The day Harry proposed to Anna, the weather wasn’t exactly cooperating. The plan was to get down on one knee at an outdoor pavilion that’s special to them... Read more.

The Bride Designed Her Own Dress For This Retro-Modern City Hall Wedding in NYC

You already know + love Julie Mollo’s work—remember the sweet + fruity retro looks that Katy Perry wore during the early days of her rise to pop stardom?... Read more.

Rich Red Romance: A Chic, Cherry Coded Wedding

We in the wedding world are always asking ourselves: Can something be both on-trend and timeless? How are planning couples supposed to balance all the fabulous 2025... Read more.

Perfectly Pink: An Intimate Destination Wedding In Palm Springs

We are straight-up tickled pink about this Palm Springs micro wedding, and we know you’re gonna be, too. Karley + Alex had already been together for nearly a decade... Read more.