Not all wedding registries are created equal. Just imagine: You have your heart set on that KitchenAid stand mixer, envisioning side-by-side meal prep sessions with your soon-to-be-spouse. You set up…
Allison Hata
Allison Hata
A freelance writer and editor based in Southern California, Allison is fascinated by the people, places and ideas that shape our communities. Her writing has taken her around the world, from Macau to Mexico City. Closer to home, she has covered the latest in wedding trends, guided travelers on family-friendly excursions, and profiled iconic design houses, among other topics. She’s in endless pursuit of interesting stories to tell.
Designing the newlywed space of your dreams starts long before “I do.” Even if you’re set with all the essentials, there’s always something you could use to turn your house…
Rachel Zoe is no stranger to the wedding industry. A multi-hyphenate fashion icon, she designed her own wedding capsule collection in 2018 featuring suits, jumpsuits, and dresses, in addition to…
Let’s face it, after a year at home, all of our social skills could use some brushing up. Even the most sparkling of conversationalists are easing back into social gatherings,…
You likely already know how to use Joy to plan your wedding or virtual wedding, but did you know Joy can also be used for planning other wedding events and…
Virtual weddings, wedding showers, and even bachelor and bachelorette parties have become popular amid COVID-19, as couples turn to virtual celebrations for the safety of themselves and their guests. Virtual…
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. The Joy, Inc. August 2020 Social Media Giveaway (“Promotion”) is…
North Carolina couple Amber and Yuri celebrated their boho classic wedding with an outdoor ceremony followed by a reception in the beautiful ballroom of the Separk Mansion. Location: Gastonia, North…
North Carolina couple Caroline & McCaig’s classic, romantic wedding was held at the historic Loray Mill. Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Wedding colors: Black, White, Green, Mauve, Blush Vendors in this…
May 7, 2020 We know many of your wedding plans are changing due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), and during this stressful time we want to make it as easy as…
April 17, 2020 For Jolie Behrns-Vitale and Brad Kelly, a live-streamed wedding wasn’t their original plan, but ended up being full of the excitement and emotion they had hoped for…
April 15, 2020 As couples’ wedding plans are impacted by the coronavirus, the festivities that go hand-in-hand with weddings, such as showers and bachelor / bachelorette parties, are also being…
March 18, 2021 When it comes to any form of insurance, you probably don’t want to pay for it, and you definitely hope you don’t need to use it. But…
Updated October 26, 2020 As COVID-19 continues to impact weddings and gatherings, many couples are opting to virtually share their ceremony with loved ones. Whether you are having a virtual…
March 20, 2020Last updated: August 27, 2020 The coronavirus has affected many aspects of our lives, with one of the most personal areas impacted being weddings. During these times of…