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Emma Garson: Author

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 Grooms Created Their Own Restaurant For This Restoration Hardware-Inspired Wedding

“Our first date was at the Restoration Hardware Rooftop Restaurant in Edina, Minnesota,” remember grooms Tim + Adam of how their love story began. ... Read more.

This Drapey, Candlelit Wedding in Miami Was Gorgeously Glowy

Trend Alert! You heard it here first: All of us at GWS are predicting that 2025 weddings will be full of dreamy drapery + glowy candlelight. 🤍🕯️ That’s... Read more.

This Intimate + Elevated Destination Wedding in Miami Had a Runway-Style Aisle

Kristina + Jeff, based in Minnesota, decided to escape the northern chill for their “I do’s” by planning a sophisticated destination celebration that brought... Read more.

This Enchanting Alaskan Wedding Had Two Different Ceremonies

Glaciers. Meadows. Mountains. Snow + ice in late June. Laura + Jordan’s multi-event Alaskan wedding has us dreaming of an adventure up north to see all of this... Read more.

This Retro Tennessee Wedding Was a Glam + Vibrant Affair

Q: What does it look like when an Italian bride + groom get married in Memphis, Tennessee? A: A one-of-a-kind blend of Southern charm meets “That’s Amore”... Read more.

From Vintage Dreams to DIY Magic: Inside Alex Preisz’s Handmade Wedding Look

Sometimes, you just make your own dress dreams come true. When Australian filmmaker, wedding videographer, model, and overall internet cool girl Alex Preisz... Read more.

Black + White: The Bride Wore Two Wedding Dresses for this Breathtaking Elopement in Iceland

“Iceland was our first trip we took as a couple,” recall newlyweds Shelbi + Shawn. “The landscape and history left us speechless and wanting more. We’ve... Read more.

Welcome to the 70’s: A Vibrant Vintage Wedding in Virginia

College sweethearts Kirsten + Gifford’s Norfolk, Virginia wedding was a warm + colorful vintage-inspired affair, and we are so obsessed. “Giff and I have always... Read more.

A Magical, Snowy Micro Wedding in Colorado

We love a winter wedding! ❄️ And Velia + Evan’s intimate Colorado celebration in the snow is a perfect example of why. Environmental visual artist Velia De... Read more.

The Bride Wore A Hand-Painted Dress For This Bold + Eclectic Big Sur Celebration

You know that feeling of strolling through a museum and stopping in front of a painting that takes your breath away? Or of looking out over the landscape on a hike... Read more.