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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

This Lush, Moody B+W Wedding Was Held on this Bride + Groom’s SoCal Property

We love a full-circle moment! Sarah Jon + Bryan first met and fell in love about a decade ago. That’s when their plans to tie the knot first took shape,... Read more.

Tied the Knot in Style: This LA Bride Crocheted Her Own Wedding Dress!

“Though neither of us were looking for a relationship, we could not deny the natural chemistry between us and the alignment of our paths,” say newlyweds Dominique... Read more.

La Buena Vida: A Dreamy, Yellow Destination Wedding in Spain

If there’s anything more romantic than saying “I Do” on a sunny day by the sea in Stiges, Spain we can’t think of what it would be. Ilinca + Peter... Read more.

This Wedding Planner Bride Dreamed Up Her Own Colorful Destination Wedding in Los Cabos

Jenni + Tom’s love story began in the ocean—Jenni was in Honduras getting her dive master certification, and Tom was her teacher🥰🥹—so it only makes sense... Read more.

This Artfully Tropical Austin, Texas Wedding Was All Sweet + Sunny Color

We love to see a set of high school sweethearts tie the knot! Shelby + Alex first crossed paths, back in the day, in orchestra class. Facebook friend requests were... Read more.

Ethereal + Modern: Inside This NFL Star’s Stunning Chicago Wedding

Lauren + Jake’s love story began in the exit row of an airplane. Seated next to each other on a flight from Atlanta to Chicago, the future soulmates struck up... Read more.

This Dazzling Wedding in Vietnam Was “An Enchanted Odyssey”

“If I had to select just one phrase to encapsulate Thuyen + Johnny P’s wedding, ‘an enchanted odyssey’ would be the perfect fit,” says photographer Thien... Read more.

First Steps: All the Things You Should Be Doing Before You Start Wedding Planning

Just engaged? Your First Steps Guide Before You Start Planning Congrats–you’re engaged! After the excitement of sharing the news with friends and family,... Read more.

Top 10 Most Popular Real Weddings of 2024

All of us here at GWS have it pretty good: we spend the whole year looking at the gorgeous, creative, romantic weddings you pour your hearts + souls into. It’s... Read more.

This Couple Filled Their Industrial Wedding Venue With Uniquely Beautiful Flowers + Lights

There are so many variations when it comes to venues, but if you’re the kind of couple that wants to use your creativity to transform a warehouse-style space for... Read more.