Letter from the Editor-In-Chief: The 2025 Wedding Issue

There’s something magical about the word forever.

It’s a promise that transcends time, a declaration that even in the uncertainty of life, love remains the most beautiful act of faith.

Every wedding — whether grand or intimate, traditional or unconventional — is a reflection of that leap. It’s two souls saying, “We choose each other, today and always.”

In this issue, we celebrate that choice.

We honor the artistry, devotion, and intention behind every “I do.” From the gowns that tell a story with every stitch to the details that make a celebration unforgettable, BELLA’s 2025 Wedding Issue is a love letter to romance in all its forms. But it’s also a reminder that beyond the flowers, the vows, and the photographs, what truly matters is the partnership that begins when the party ends — the daily choice to love, to listen, to grow, and to build a life together.

As someone who has built a career telling stories of beauty, purpose, and resilience, I’ve learned that love is the ultimate muse.

It inspires us to show up as our most authentic selves — not just for each other, but for the world. And that, to me, is the essence of a BELLA love story.

To all our brides, grooms, planners, dreamers, and believers: may your union be as intentional as it is inspired, as grounded as it is magical. And may you always remember that while the wedding is one day —marriage is the masterpiece. 

With love,

Vanessa Coppes

CEO + Editor-in-Chief