The LĪGAVĀM wedding & lifestyle bookazine has been released, whose latest 15th issue is inspired by Bali's spiritual and grounded rhythm of life, where an integral part is the celebration of love.

Take a look inside the bookazine pages

Wedding is about the union of two people, at its core is something intangible, yet extremely powerful – the impulse of love. However, in realizing the celebration, one must face organizational and practical questions, which are examined from various perspectives in the latest LĪGAVĀM bookazine issue. Furthermore, how wedding are celebrated changes over time, therefore, current trends in the wedding industry are extensively described in the bookazine pages. The latest issue tells about a soulful union of two people, which is concluded in modern wedding and continues in a long and fulfilling lifestyle.

Bride's & Groom's Lifestyle

The Bali environment and the encountered couple Jayde and Henri – muses of the style photoshoot, invite you to go deeper and look into the soulful aspects of wedding.

Bali – love in all dimensions

The style photoshoot reveals the prevailing atmosphere of Bali in all its splendor – it invites to surrender to true and open feelings. Photographer Elīna Upmane has captured Jayde and Henri's playful and unpretentious love. Meanwhile, stylist Ērika Meldere has dressed the couple in charming outfits that reflect their essence. MOSS Bridal wedding dresses highlight the bride's character, GIVEN jewelry adds solemnity to the outfits, while ARTDECO cosmetics emphasize natural beauty.

Jayde & Henri. A union of souls written in the stars

Jayde reveals her engagement story, which will move you with its ethereal expression and remind you of what is most essential in a proposal.

How to spend the pre-wedding day peacefully

The pre-wedding day should be dedicated to fully enjoying the bride's and groom's lifestyle for another moment, therefore, we tell how to maintain inner peace on this day and not succumb to the desire to plan and organize something else at the last minute.

Wedding planning

In this section, we carefully examine the ever-relevant wedding planning issue – the budget. Wedding industry specialists share the latest information on wedding costs and trends. We also break the stereotype that only the bride engages in wedding planning with the greatest enthusiasm and initiative, and we listen to grooms' experiences on how they participated in wedding planning.

From Pinterest inspiration photos to budget estimates

What you need to know to realize your dream wedding decorations? In this extensive article, talented and experienced decorators – Linda Laurīte from PieneneArt, Viola Dūšele from Ābeļdārza Burtnieki, Kristīne Mateviča from Flowers Element and Tacito flower house team – talk about the behind-the-scenes of wedding decoration. Wedding decoration means much more than selecting beautiful inspiration photos. Read in the article about what wedding decoration entails and what constitutes the costs of decorations.

Wedding antitrends. What to forget when planning modern wedding

Wedding planner Oksana Špakova from the agency Wedding Fairy talks about outdated wedding trends and explains why each of them does not fit into modern wedding, and provides advice on how to replace them with contemporary elements.

Three most popular wedding concepts and their costs

Wedding planner Zane Rūdele touches upon the ever-relevant question – the wedding budget. She clearly divides wedding into three budget categories, explaining what each of them includes, outlining the wedding scenario that can be realized for the respective amount.

Groom's involvement in wedding planning. Couples' experience stories

Often, in the wedding planning process, all attention is focused on the bride, unjustifiably assuming that grooms are not interested in wedding organizational matters. LĪGAVĀM couples interviewed reveal that this is not the case at all and that the grooms' involvement in wedding planning has been enthusiastic and complete. The article will be useful for both grooms and līgavām, as it talks about the interaction of couples in the planning process.

Wedding celebrations

In this section, we extensively talk about all elements of wedding celebrations – from choosing the celebration venue to creating the evening program and capturing it in photographs. We focus on various celebration concepts, as well as the dream of many couples – wedding abroad.

Modern and fluid evening program. Wedding hosts' recommendations

The wedding hosts recognized in Latvia, Arvis Zēmanis and Gints Andžāns talk about how to create an evening program suitable for the era and the couple, without clichés and awkward activities. Arvis Zēmanis is exceptionally knowledgeable in the hospitality field, while Gints Andžāns is a talented and experienced actor, therefore, their different perspectives and recommendations perfectly complement each other.

Modern wedding etiquette

Not only the wedding format is changing. Along with changes in the way of celebration, wedding etiquette also transforms. This versatile article, prepared by the renowned wedding planner Iluta Piternika from MintDeco, will be useful for couples, witnesses, wedding guests, and also evening hosts.

Original ceremony and celebration venues wedding with a story

Choosing the Wedding celebration venue is a decisive step in wedding planning, as the celebration venue will largely determine the wedding aesthetic, catering concept, and other aspects. We offer a selection of ceremony and celebration venues for various types of wedding.

News in the wedding industry

Many couples already know what a wedding stylist is. But what is a wedding planning coach or a wedding social media manager? What are the latest developments in wedding photography and video? Read in the article about the direction the wedding industry is heading and what the standards for modern wedding are.

Dream destinations for a pre-wedding party, wedding and honeymoon

Nowadays, wedding celebrations or at least a honeymoon abroad has already become the norm. Often, pre-wedding parties with close friends are also held outside of Latvia. We offer a look at the current most popular destinations.

An elegantly captured fleeting moment. Conversation with wedding photographer Ilze Ose

Ilze Ose's photographs are more than just documentation of wedding day moments. The photographer can capture sensuality, tenderness, and love that floats in the air on wedding day. Ilze Ose talks about her photographic style and experience in wedding photography in a conversation with LĪGAVĀM.

Wedding style & fashion

This time, we focus on how to feel beautiful internally, because only then will you truly shine on wedding day and any chosen wedding dress will suit you.

How to achieve your most harmonious version by wedding

To be in harmony with oneself – it means treating oneself with empathy, feeling good, and being satisfied with one's appearance. Specialists in their field talk about all aspects of well-being and beauty, both internal and external. Nutritionist Dita Krūmberga explains the crucial role nutrition plays in promoting well-being. Doctor Anete Laura Ģīle from Laser Plastic Surgery Clinic talks about various beauty procedures that will help achieve a radiant look before wedding. Meanwhile, coach-therapist Daina Einberga addresses the emotional aspects when preparing for wedding.

Lifestyle

Wedding is a beautiful beginning to a new, long, and beautiful phase in life, which will certainly bring both adventures and surprises – for cohabitation.

Long, happy relationships – is it a myth?

Relationship mentor Zane Ozoliņa addresses this broad and relevant issue for all couples. She provides detailed guidance, but the answer to whether long, happy relationships are possible must be found by each couple themselves. Familiarizing oneself with the article and the many considerations related to building sustainable and fulfilling relationships will help achieve this.

Love, freedom, true paradise

Zane and Rūdolfs Milzarāji and their son Pauls provide a true dose of inspiration in a conversation with Ieva Simanoviča that sunny, beautiful and adventure-filled relationships are possible. The couple shares their relationship story, which together led them to their dream life in Bali paradise.

The couple was captured in a special photoshoot in Bali by photographer Elīna Upmane, the style was created by Ērika Meldere.  Zane Milzarāja's natural radiance is highlighted by Jahonts jewelry, while sparkling moments were provided by SuperAlko.

Wedding stories

Traditionally, the magazine concludes with the most attention-grabbing wedding stories of the past year. From wedding, where the couple trusts the agency and experiences the day as a surprise, to carefully planned wedding, resulting in inner peace throughout the day; from the wedding Como gala with a black tie dress code and elegant wedding at Nurmuiža Castle to opulent and colorful wedding and celebrating life in Italy; from an urban party to free-spirited wedding in the embrace of nature – couples continue to surprise and inspire!

Author of the article: Renāte Berga