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For us, weddings are pure magic – celebrations filled with love and joy, gatherings of families and friends, unforgettable moments that remind us of what truly matters in life. It’s an incredible privilege to be able to share weddings with our community because we know how much heart, emotion, and meaning go into every single one.
We are also hugely passionate about championing the talent within the global wedding industry. From photoshoots to creative campaigns and editorial work, we love shining a light on the skill, dedication and artistry behind it all.
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1. We Do Not Publish AI Generated Imagery
Love My Dress does not publish AI-generated imagery and will not knowingly feature it. This covers weddings, bridal fashion campaigns, editorials and photoshoots, including work presented as concept or creative projects.
Post-production has always been part of photography, and we understand that AI now assists with elements of that process. Adjustments to light, colour and exposure, the removal of minor distractions, the refinement of what was genuinely in front of the lens, this is not what we are referring to.
What we do not accept is imagery that depicts something that never existed. What matters to us is that the final image reflects something true: a real moment, a real person, a real garment, a real setting. How that image is created is down to the judgement of those involved in making it.
Our readers come to Love My Dress trusting that what they see happened and that it reflects something real. That trust is the foundation of everything we publish. We know this will get harder as the technology develops, but this is where we stand.
If you’re unsure whether your submission meets these guidelines, please get in touch before submitting.
2. Our Exclusivity Policy
This section is important if you value coverage on Instagram, please read it carefully.
To help ensure the strongest possible impact for your feature, we kindly request full exclusivity prior to publication on Love My Dress. The success of each article relies on the content being experienced here first.
Social media platforms, and Instagram in particular, are increasingly favouring original content that hasn’t already been widely circulated. With this in mind, we ask that no carousel posts, reels or curated selections of images from the wedding are shared publicly before your feature goes live on Love My Dress. We completely understand how important social media is for photographers and suppliers, and we know how exciting it is to share beautiful work. Individual images shared here and there are absolutely fine. What we respectfully ask you to avoid is sharing anything, pre-publication on Love My Dress, that presents the wedding as a cohesive body of work, before we’ve had the chance to do that together.
A huge amount of time, care and creative energy goes into every feature we publish, from the editorial process itself to the way we present and share the story across our platforms and ensure strong SEO and image tagging is in place. When content has already been widely circulated beforehand, it can significantly reduce the reach and impact of the feature on social media. The long-term value of a Love My Dress feature, however, remains entirely intact. Our articles are indexed by search engines and continue to drive organic discovery for photographers, venues and suppliers for years after publication, something a social media post simply cannot replicate.
We would never flat-out decline a wedding if it’s been shared already. If it’s a great fit for Love My Dress but you’re unsure whether any existing promotion of the wedding may conflict with our exclusivity policy – we encourage you to get in touch. We’d love to hear from you and are always happy to review and offer advice.
We always tag key suppliers/vendors and the venue as a ‘Collaborator’ when we post to Instagram.
After your feature has gone live, we also request that you wait six months before submitting the same content to other blogs or platforms.
3. What Are We Looking For?
- Ideally, weddings that have happened within the past 12 months (though we’re always flexible).
- Some basic information to help us learn a little more about the wedding, including date, location/venue and key supplier detail – particularly the dress and a little about the day itself – just a short paragraph is absolutely great – but share as much as you like.
- We adore decor and detail, but we’re always more interested in emotive images that capture human connection, joy, celebration and love – tender moments shared. That said, we always love to see how a couple have injected their personality into their wedding day; decor, detail, fashion, chosen ceremony readings, detail and decisions during planning that express their unique love for one another.
- We share more portrait images than landscape and recommend an 80/20 portrait to landscape mix. The majority of our readers view Love My Dress on mobile and hand-held devices, where portrait images sit more naturally on screen.
4. What about diverse and inclusive weddings?
We warmly welcome all submissions and are committed to reflecting the true diversity of love and marriage. We are especially keen to feature weddings from underrepresented and minority communities, as well as celebrations that honour individuality in all its forms.
We also love to showcase mature couples, a range of body types, and the many different stories that make each wedding what it is.
Our aim is for Love My Dress to feel like a space where all women feel seen, inspired and uplifted.
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5. Do You Publish Editorials & Photoshoots?
Yes, however, we only consider editorials and styled photoshoots for publication where the lead creative on the project, whether photographer, planner, stylist, venue or designer, is a Love My Dress Wedding Directory member.
Whilst we’re always delighted to see our members collaborating with wider creative teams, editorial publication opportunities are intended to directly support the businesses who actively invest in and support the Love My Dress platform.
Please note that the inclusion of an individual directory member within a wider creative team does not automatically qualify a shoot for consideration.
You can register for information about joining our directory here. Registration is non-committal and simply enables us to assess whether your business is a good fit for Love My Dress.
Kindly note, we do not publish photography workshop images.
6. How do I submit and how long will it take to publish?
Please submit 25-30 low-res images (at least 1000 pixels wide) via straight-forward email attachment to [email protected].
Please do not send Zip files, Wetransfer, Dropbox or link to a third party website (ie, Pictime) at this stage. Simple attachments at this submission stage are what we’re looking for.
Please try to ensure your email subject line starts with the word ‘Submission’.
We will let you know if your submission has been accepted or declined via email – currently, you can expect to hear back from us within 5 working days. If accepted, you will receive further instructions and a questionnaire to pass on to the bride/couple.
Once we have received the full wedding and completed questionnaire, you can expect to wait up to 8 weeks for the content to be published – though this is subject to some variation. We will always prioritise timely publication of the work of our directory members.
Thank you so much for taking the time to familiarise yourself with our submission guidelines. We genuinely love to hear from all suppliers, vendors and venues and encourage you to reach out if you have any queries at all. You can email us on [email protected].
