The recent news of the Emma Burton engagement to Jade Jones is the latest in a long line of recent high-profile nuptials, but this collection of unusual wedding innovations is evidence that who is getting married is not necessarily the most interesting thing about marriage these days.
From sci-fi inspired outfits to webcam weddings, the ceremonies in this cluster of trends stand out from the crowd by exploring wacky and amusing new ways to tie the knot in style.
70 Unusual Wedding Innovations
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Overweight Cake Toppers
The Slim Fast Bulging Brides Campaign is Comical
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Victorian Wedding Wear
Harper's Bazaar Romania May 2010 has Cornelia Tat Classically Dressed
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Nude Nuptials
Naked Wedding Photos Prompt Chinese Photographers to Request a Ban
66
Chopped Wedding Gowns
The Reem Acra Bridal Spring 2011 Line is Daring
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Gothic Floral Wedding Gowns
The Carolina Herrera Bridal Spring 2011 Line is Edgy
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Pocket Wedding Dresses
Gowns With Room for Hands, Lipstick, Phones
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Geeky Wedding Favors
Letting Nerds Be Nerds, One Wedding Favor at a Time
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Finger Piercings
An Uber Permanent and Modern Way to Wear a Wedding Ring
61
Diapers for Brides
Overcoming the Cumbersome Wedding Dress Bathroom Barrier
60
Bicycling Bridal Beauties
The 'Ines & His Solex' Shoot Features a Blushing Bride & a Blue Bike
59
Cocktail Wedding Dresses
The Lanvin Bridal Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is Party-Ready
58
Vivid Wedding Preparations
Vogue India November 2010 is Colorful as it is Beautiful
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Streamlined Matrimony Frocks
The J. Crew Fall 2010 Wedding Collection is Party Ready
56
Double Dress Weddings
One Same-Sex Couple Breaks Stereotypes by Both Wearing White Gowns
55
Bathroom Bridal Wear
Women Make Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses for Contest
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Hot Wedding Night Skivvies
Agent Provocateur's Bridal Line Will Make That Magical Night Memorable
53
Dark Insectified Wedding Gowns
Stand Out With Oscar de la Renta's Bridal Spring 2011 Line
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Holiday-Themed Queer Weddings
Pinkee and Pony Seal the Deal in a Cemetery
51
Suicidal Wedding Invitations
Chris Trivizas Creates Killer Nuptial Knots to Celebrate Matrimony
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Geektastic Nuptial Desserts
Say ‘I Do' With the Webcomic 'XKCD' Wedding Cake
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Sultry Wedding Slips
The Vogue Novias Fall Winter 2010 Spread is Playfully Risque
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Melting Wedding Dresses
Researchers Create an Eco-Friendly, Water-Soluble Dress
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Sci-Fi Wedding Headdresses
This Dramatic Wedding Showcases a Couple's Flair for Style
46
Underwater Wedding Portraits
Donald Norris Takes Happy Couples on Photographic Adventures
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Beach-Ready Bridal Gowns
Make Your Tropical Destination Wedding a Dream with the Chapel Dress
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Viral Video Nuptials
Couple Gets Hitched in a Flash Mob Wedding
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Bouquet Bedhead Buns
Douglas Hannant Bridal Spring 2011 Collection is Fragrant
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Nerdy Nuptial Accessories
The LEGO Wedding Ring Comes Complete With a Bride and Groom
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£5 Billion Royal Weddings
Prince William & Kate Middleton Wedding Will Cost the Economy
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Social Media Wedding Bands
These Tweet Rings Immortalize Your Favorite Twitter Quotes
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Literal Wedding Favors
Happy Couple Decide to Give Out Actual Favors to Wedding Guests
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Gamer Wedding Decor
The Super Mario Bros. Centerpieces Bring Out Your Inner Geek
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Rollin' Wheelchair Brides
Andy and Jeff Say 'I do' to Accessible Weddings
36
Undead Remarriage Ceremonies
Vitalich and Jirka's Zombie-Style Wedding is Their Third Marriage
35
Outdoor Wedding Washrooms
The 'Atlanta Watercloset' Will Civilize your Garden Ceremony
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Sci-Fi Movie Matrimony
Avatar Weddings in China Attract Group Nuptials
33
Bubble Wrap Wedding Dresses
Rachael Robinson's 100 Percent Recycled Dress Cures Cold Feet
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DIY Wedding Receptions
Julia Davis and Andy McLeod Ensure an Eco-Friendly Wedding Day
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Car-Centric Wedding Traditions
Volkswagen 'Something Blue' Commercial Twists Old Bridal Adages
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Faux Film Wedding Invitations
This Ambient Studios Invite is a Photographer's Dream Come True
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Conflict-Free Diamond Rings
Say "I Do" with Brilliant Earth Wedding Bands
28
Rock 'n' Roll Wedding Gifts
Little Things Favors Creates Awesome Music-Themed Presents
27
Bedroom Bridal Garters
Florrie Mitton's Garters are Guaranteed to Make Grooms Drool
26
DIY Engagement Rings
These Pipe Cleaner Flower Rings are a Cute Way to Say "I Do"
25
Bungee Jumping Marriages
Jeroen and Sandra Kippers Get Married in the Sky
24
Storytelling Marriage Invites
Giles and Angie Create Awesome Illustrated Nuptial Invitations
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Leopard Print Wedding Dresses
The Patricia Schmid Harper's Bazaar Japan August 2010 Spread
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Forest Weddings
These Big Sur Coastal Wedding Photos Are Nature-Loving
21
Llama Themed Weddings
Laura and Simon's Llama Nuptial Shows Up the Camel Themed Wedding
20
Alien Tea Party Weddings
Aimee and Trey Say 'I do' in a Very Unconventional Manner
19
Military Bridal Frocks
‘Stars of the Southern Sky' for Marie Claire South Africa May 2
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Robot Reverends
The 'I-Fairy' Robot Marries Satoko Inoue and Tomohiro Shibata
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Sapphic Fairytale Weddings
Meghann and Shasta Channel 'Beauty and the Beast' for Their Nuptials
16
Intergalactic Weddings
The R2-D2 & Bonnie Burton Wedding is a Geeky Nuptial Ceremony
15
Thumb Drive Wedding Bands
The USB Wedding Ring Represents 'A Lifetime of Memories'
14
Shark Tank Weddings
A New York Couple Says "I Do" Surrounded by Sea Life
13
Paid Pre-Planned Proposals
THB Exclusive Will Help Your Marriage Get Started on the Right Foot
12
Proposal Name Plates
The Ring Box Wedding Place Card is an Adorable Way to Kick Off Dinner
11
Medieval Weddings
Katie and Scott Say 'I Do' with a Renaissance Flair
10
Comic Book Wedding Invites
Carmen and Troy Announce Their Nuptial, Comic-Style
9
4-Wheeled Marriage Venues
Best Man Mobile Wedding Chappel is Designed for Marriages on the Go
8
Morbid Ring Boxes
The Wedding Ring Coffin Makes Jewelry Caskets for Divorced Couples
7
Green Marriage Fundraising
Pete & Andrea Fund Their Eco-Friendly Wedding by Recycling Aluminum Can
6
Wedding Party Swimsuits
Hockey Star & TV Personality Wedding Makes a Fashion Statement
5
Webcam Weddings
Iceland's Volcanic Ash Cloud Leads to a Skype Wedding
4
Empire Fighting Nuptial Confections
The Toppled AT-AT Wedding Cake Ensures the Force is with You
3
Post-Marital Marathons
The 'Honeymoon Testers' Rate Worldwide Honeymoon Destinations
2
Shotgun Wedding Planners
Sugukon Navi Anticipates the Rising Number of Pregnancies in Japan
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Lego Caketoppers
The Nerd Wedding of Lauren and Nick Makes Geeks Everywhere Drool
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Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Inclusive Shapewear Collections
The +Body by Julia Haart Shapewear Line Features Powerbondtm 2.0
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Seventies-Inspired Apparel Collections
Kate Moss X Zara Release a Glamorous Capsule Collection
Bridal Shapewear Campaigns
The SKIMS Wedding Shop Shares Bridal Intimates, Loungewear & More
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Deep Sea Funerals
Mondial Boasts Another Way to Scatter the Ashes of Loved Ones
Ultra-Sophisticated Modern Apparel
Uniqlo's Fall 2024 Range is Designed by Clare Waight Keller
Iconic Jewelry Cuff Designs
TIFFANY & CO. Unveils the Elsa Peretti Bone Collection
Whimsical Fashion Collabs
Free People x Eliza Faulkner Offer A Playful Take on Modern Romance
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Statement Street Art
Alex Chinneck’s Surreal Street Art Transforms Bristol's Urban Landscape
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Clay Fashion Collections
JW Anderson Spring/Summer 2024 Features Sculpted Clothing
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Authenticity-Celebrating Swimwear Capsules
Kaitlyn Bristowe Collaborates with Londre on a New Line
Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses
Couture Technologies and 3100 West Join Forces
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Romantic Dating App Experiences
The Bumble 'Success Stories' Campaign Includes a Las Vegas Contest
Fisherman Style Collaborative Fashion
The Latest JW Anderson x UNIQLO Range Prepares for FW24
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry
Every Wave Features Pieces Inspired by the Essence of Water
Cinematic Bath Water Candles
Saltburn-Inspired Candles Were Inspired by the Film's Memorable Scene
Recycled Metal Jewellery
Reformation X Clair Waight Keller Create a Limited-Edition Collection
Romantic Cowboy Beer Sets
Coors Banquet Celebrates Yellowstone's 5th Season with 'Proposal Pack'
High Fashion Jewelry Collections
Vera Wang and Jared Atelier Unveil a Bold High Jewelry Collection
Statement-Making Bridal Veils
Madison Chamberlain Makes Colorful, Non-Traditional Wedding Veils
Dynamic Miniature Music Stages
Love Hultén Joins Way Out West on the Future Fan Stage
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Villainous Bridal Gowns
Allure Bridal's Newest Disney Bridal Gowns Were Inspired by Villains
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules
The Fabergé x Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Collection is Uniquely Eerie
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Whimsical Watch Collections
Armitron Collaborates with Johnny Wujek on a New Capsule
Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals
By Rotation and Airbnb are Reducing the Strain of Attending Weddings
High-End Bridal Collections
The Vivienne Westwood Bridal Couture 2024 Collection is Exquisite
Football Match Weddings
Snickers' Own Goal Competition Awarded One Lucky Football-Loving Couple
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Record-Breaking Rental Pop-Ups
P2P Rental Platform By Rotation Has a Five-Storey Space in London
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Realistic Messy Romantic Gifts
The Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Boxes Embraces Imperfections
Wedding Fashion Pop-Ups
The Shein Love Chapel Officiates Couples' Commitment Ceremonies
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications
'Barbie: The World Tour' Breaks Down Outfits from the Film
Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants
The Bond Heart Necklace Stores and Uploads Heartbeats
Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections
Amelie Teje Highlights its Romantic Mi Amor Collection
Quirky Chic Sleepwear
Bluebella and Ashley Williams Unveil Game-changing Collaboration
Whimsical Women-Owned Cannabis Brands
Sweedies Recently Launched on the Market with Mood Rings
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
Ketchup Sauce Packet Jackets
Heinz Shows Up to a Man Named Heinz's Wedding in a Unique Jacket
Dynamic Lighting Collections
Emma Louise Payne and Phorbe Stubbs Create the Meld Collection
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Athlete-Collaborative Wedding Ring Designs
Ring Bear and Austin Riley Join on a Line of Rings
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Pop-Up Outdoor Weddings
The First-Ever Chaco Wedding Invites Nature-Loving Couples to Tie the Knot
Social Media Starlet Eyewear
The Warby Parker x Emma Chamberlain Collection is Limited-Edition
Actor-Supported High Jewelry Campaigns
BULGARI Debuts Zendaya & Anne Hathaway for Eternally Reborn
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Proposal Ring Box Puzzles
LEGO Introduces a Ring Box Set to Fit a Ring Inside
Custom AI Wedding Themes
CelebrateAlly AI Crafts Personal Wedding Themes from Your Love Story
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Modern Regency Wedding Stationery
Bridgerton x The Knot Helps Couples Regally Announce Their Union
Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules
Michael Clark Joins JW Anderson on a New Collection
Inclusive Bridal Gown Capsules
Studio Levana Unveiled its Feather Kissed Collection
Luxury Travel Concierge Services
Weave a Thousand Journeys Boldly Focuses on Senior Women
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
AI Wedding Speech Generators
AI Wedding Generator Creates Heartfelt and Personal Speeches
Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings
StarlandUS Makes Uniquely Shaped Gems for Younger Generations
Christmas Decoration Spirit Packaging
Renais Festive Lantern Edition Comes with Gift Wrap and More
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Meaningful Jewelry Gifts
Bluboho X Fashionista Introduce a Timeless Gift for Your Future Self
Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Bella Belle Introoduces the Champagne Era Footwear Collection
Bridal Skincare Sets
The Face Planner Curates 30-Day and Three-Month Skincare Rituals
Pillow Fort Hotel Retreats
Emma Unveils a New Sleep Retreat for Guests Driven by Nostalgia
Inaugural Bridal Shapewear Collections
David's Bridal Introduces the Shapewear DB Studio
Tattoo Cover-Up Collaborations
Tinder is Helping Cover Up Matching Tattoos with Sixty Ink
Traditional Church-Inspired Stools
EJM Studios Nods to Churches with the Pew Stool Design
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Artful Wedding Stationery
The Minted x The Met Wedding Collection Makes Masterpieces Customizable
AI-Powered Speech Writing Tools
Bridesmaid for Hire Launches a Tool, Targeted at the Maid of Honor
Wedding Crasher Weddings
HARD MTN DEW is Throwing an All-Expenses-Paid Wedding with a Catch
Beef-Centered Thanksgiving Menus
Pre Brands' Flip the Bird Challenges Seasonal Dining Traditions
Converted Holiday Accommodations
Clementine Blakemore Architects Designs the Wraxall Yard Complex
Eclectic London Apartments
Mike McMahon Studio Designs the Rufford Mews Apartment
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Free Gym Weddings
Blink Fitness is Helping Couples Tie the Knot on Valentine's Day
Imaginative Cocktail Menus
Dean & Nancy on 22's World of Dreams Menu Evokes Wonder & Exploration
AI Wedding Vow Generator
This AI Tool Helps Relieve Some of the Pressure on the Big Day
Sustainable Festival Pop-Ups
Barbour and Oxfam Debut a Sustainable Rental Pop-Up at Glastonbury
AI Wedding Bouquet Generators
CelebrateAlly's Tool Visualizes Special Floral Arrangements
Trend-Inspired Catering Menus
Jimmy John's Introduces the 'Boy Math' Catering Bundle
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
Bridal Loyalty Incentives
David's Bridal Launches a New Loyalty Program
British Highway-Inspired Fall Fashion
JORDANLUCA Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
$290 Leap Year Weddings
Aviation Gin's Unique Leap Year Wedding Offer at Ryan Reynolds' Distillery
Vibrant Winter-Ready Luxe Fashion
Studio Nicholson Presents the Latest Capsule for Winter 2023
Private Investigator Curated Trips
Go2Africa Unveiled ‘The Designer Honeymoon’ Package
Empowering Pavé Jewelry
Venus Williams and Reinstein Ross Created the Diamond Match Collection
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Digital Audio Guestbooks
voxu Captures Guest Voice Messages Before, During & After Special Events
2D/3D Wedding Design Tools
Planner 5D Empowers DIY Wedding Planning with Intuitive Design Tools
Vast Wooden Structural Pavilions
Sou Fujimoto Architects Showcases Progress of the Grand Ring
Wearable Rugby Reports
England’s Red Roses' Apparel Draws Attention to the Gender Gap in Sports
Tech Brand-Backed Films
GoPro Joins Teton Gravity Research for the Beyond the Fantasy Film
TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
Pet-Inspired Proposal Initiatives
Chewy Celebrated Engaged Couples with Their Pets
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Wedding Shopping Experience Partnerships
Bella Bridesmaids Partners with Something Borrowed Blooms
Ethical Lab-Grown Diamond Rings
CaratBee Unveils its Gen Z-Focused Lab-Grown Diamond Collection
Stunning One-of-a-Kind Candles
Western Disco and Angel Therapy Introduces a Unique Collection
Love Lock-Inspired Coffee Tables
Adrián M. Almonacid Designs the 4E Coffee Table
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Personalized Mixed-Cut Rings
Austen & Blake Launch a New Engagement Ring Collection
Mom-Centric Floral Arrangements
JTV® Teams Up with Bouquet Box for Mother's Day
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Seamless Wedding Planners
The Nook Theory Wedding Planner Makes Wedding Planning Fun & Easy
Wedding Speech Generators
Wedding Speech Studio Prepares AI Speeches for Any Wedding Role
Inflatable-Orb Stage Set Designs
BIG Designs the Stage Set for WhoMadeWho's World Tour
Filmmaker-Honoring Design Exhibitions
The World of Tim Burton to Arrive at the Design Museum
Modernized Vegas Weddings
Bliss Wedding Chapel is a New Full-Service Venue on the Las Vegas Strip
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
Architectural Jewelry Collabs
Maya Brenner & Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Made a Capsule
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Surprising Romantic Inspiration
Love Fuel Offers 450 Ideas to Liven Up a Relationship
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection
Womenswear Wardrobe Staples
JD Williams Debuts a Versatile Clothing Capsule for Middle Age Women
Renovated Cottage Garden Extensions
John Ellway Renovates a Cottage with New Extensions
Enchanting Folklore-Inspired Hotels
Marcel Wanders Designs the Kimpton BEM Hotel in Budapest