BRIDES: THE BASICS

BRIDES is a leading digital-first wedding and lifestyle publication dedicated to modern love. Published by Dotdash Meredith, the brand serves as a comprehensive resource for engaged couples—covering wedding fashion, beauty, planning, trends, and inspiration, while also addressing cultural shifts within the wedding industry. Once a print magazine, BRIDES has successfully evolved into a fully digital platform, reaching audiences through its website, and high-performing social channels

2026 Publishing & Print Schedule 

• Digital-only publication

• Winter Weddings Inspirations - early year content 

• Spring/Summer Wedding - late winter/spring

• Fall Wedding Themes- late summer 

• Engagement & Bridal Fashion Weeks - throughout the year 

Meet Araziel Jackson

A Brooklyn‑based social media specialist and storyteller who serves as Associate Social Media Editor at Brides and Dotdash Meredith, where she creates creative content that pushes engagement and links with bridal audiences. She has over three years of experience in freelance and paid social media. Araziel has played a key role in digital video series in partnership with Pinterest, shaping social movements for events like New York Bridal Fashion Week, thereby boosting the brand's visibility. 

At BRIDES, Araziel focuses on social-first storytelling, campaign-driven content, and a daily editorial wave. She plays a key role in seasonal content focused on beauty, wedding motivation, and trend reporting. Her practice has always balanced between creativity and method when it comes to creating and following platforms and maintaining the brand. 

Background Snapshot

• Education: B.S. in Science, Fashion Media, LIM College

• Career Path: Before BRIDES, Araziel served as an Assistant Consultant Intern at Kleinfeld Bridal and also served as Student Ambassador while at LIM College 

BRIDES on Social

• BRIDES on social: @BRIDES (Instagram), BRIDES on Youtube, TikTok & X 

• Araziel Jackson Portfolio: Araziel Jackson Portfolio 

Brides provides pitch opportunities for upcoming or interested writers. Freelancers can submit story ideas, personal essays, or feature pitches by emailing write@brides.com