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Jen is the Founder, Editor, and Creative Director of Green Wedding Shoes, which she launched in 2008 to redefine wedding and lifestyle content. Her background as a Creative Director and Graphic Designer for ESPN and Sony Pictures Entertainment informs her sophisticated visual storytelling approach.

Under her editorial leadership, GWS has published 8,000+ articles analyzing trends, products, and cultural shifts. For 16+ years, she's been identifying trends 6-12 months before mainstream awareness—from early coverage of emerging bridal styles to recognizing the explosive growth of nail art and beauty content that now drives significant traffic to GWS. Based in Los Angeles, Jen's editorial vision has established Green Wedding Shoes as a trusted authority for 2M+ readers across platforms.

Editor & Creative Director Los Angeles, CA Rochester Institute of Technology

50 Summer Bucket List Ideas for Couples (The Engaged Edition)

Before you say I do, there’s a whole summer to soak up together. And not just any summer — this summer, the one where you’re engaged, the wedding is... Read more.

38 Red Nail Ideas for 2026: Designs, Trends & the Best Shades Right Now

Red nails have never really gone out of style, but in 2026 they’re getting the recognition they deserve. After the red nail theory took over TikTok and showed... Read more.

a woman sitting on the floor potting house plants as a creative way to avoid being bored

100+ Things to Do When You’re Bored: Ideas for Solo Days, Friend Groups & Couples

When we asked our Instagram community what they actually do when boredom hits, we were braced for the usual: clean something, reorganize your closet, go for a walk.... Read more.

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Aura Nails in 2026: 32 Designs That Prove This Trend Only Gets Better

Aura nails are the dreamy, color-blended manicures that have taken over TikTok and our summer mood boards. Inspired by the idea of energy fields (aka your aura),... Read more.

How to Buy an Engagement Ring, Based on Exactly Where You’re Starting

There’s a version of ring shopping that feels overwhelming before it even begins. You open a tab, you see a thousand options, you close the tab. The good news:... Read more.

You’ve Obsessed Over Every Detail. Meet Folia, the Planning Tool That Gets It.

There’s a certain point in wedding planning where you realize the tools you’re using don’t reflect the wedding you’re planning at all. You’ve... Read more.

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The Best Places to Buy Engagement Rings Online and In-Person (2026)

So you’ve found the one — your person, your ride or die, the straw to your berry — and you’re ready to pop the question. First: congratulations!... Read more.

Meet Valley Rose, the Bespoke Jewelry Studio Turning Engagement Rings Into Wearable Art

Brittany Groshong started as a painter. So when she founded Valley Rose in 2017, the question she was asking wasn’t “what does the engagement ring market... Read more.

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40 Ombre Nail Ideas for 2026: French Fade, Glitter, Chrome & More

Ombre nails are the rare manicure design that’s been trending for decades because they genuinely flatter everyone. The gradient effect elongates the nail bed,... Read more.