Shira Savada
Contributing Weddings Writer
Shira Savada spent a decade overseeing the real wedding content for Martha Stewart Weddings and now runs her own consulting business within the wedding industry. Her love of all things nuptial began at a young age—when she commissioned her very first bespoke wedding dress, made by her mother and worn as a Halloween costume. She loves a great love story, anything calligraphed, classic photographs, meaningful touches, and a well-made signature cocktail.

This Couple Fused Indian Tradition with a Modernist Setting for Their Destination Wedding in Greece
Sarika Tarsadia Patel and Mikhil Patel's wedding weekend included an iridescent pool party, Hindu traditions, and a trousseau of global fashions.

This Jewelry Designer Opted for a No-Fuss, All-Fashion Wedding in Baja
Tessa Tran and Zach Schau’s multiday celebration gathered friends and family for a low-key, pre-lockdown party.

This Couple Planned Their Wedding in Just 5 Months—After Two Years of Long-Distance Dating
Kathrin Helminger and Marvin Larbi-Yeboa celebrated with a large global guest list before 2020's pandemic pause.

This Pre-COVID Destination Wedding Has Us Dreaming of Traveling Again
Elizabeth Bakhash and David Izbicki's wedding in Portugal was all about bright colors and local charm.

This Couple Replanned, Relocated, Downsized, and Rescheduled Their Wedding—in Just Three Months
Janell Hickman and Desi Kirby brought their New Mexico celebration to Brooklyn in the wake of the pandemic with friends, fashion, and family in tow.

This Maui Wedding Was All About Fashion, Family—and Engagement Photo Shoots in Two Countries
Xiao and Matt married their love of travel, adventure, and style for an epic wedding in Maui, an engagement session in China, and a wedding dress design trip in Beirut.

This Family Affair in France Included Two Capes, a Floral Headdress—and a Honeymoon to 10 Countries
Zim and Jason Flores combined their love for fashion, family, faith, and food for a wedding weekend at a château in Normandy.

This Fashion-Filled Wedding Was a Disco in the Jungle—Complete with a Tea Ceremony and Crystal Meditation
Laily Mesbah and Adam Fogel invited their guests to connect, meditate, and, most importantly, party under the stars in Tulum.