The Stack ‘Garden & Gun’ new weddings title, a celebration of optimism with ‘Beau’ and new food mag ‘Toothsome’
Nov 29, 2025
Dave DiBenedetto, Editor-in-chief of Garden & Gun, discusses the launch of G&G Weddings, highlighting the magazine's unique editorial approach and the cultural significance of Southern weddings. Charlotte Roudaut, founder of Beau magazine, shares her mission of celebrating beauty and optimism, alongside plans for a bilingual edition. DK Woon and Ashley Yun, co-founders of Toothsome, delve into their outsider perspective on food, focusing on communal dining rituals and the creative independence of their publication. Each guest brings a refreshing take on modern publishing.
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Southern Weddings As Cultural Collage
- Southern weddings combine fashion, food, travel, heritage and storytelling into memorable events.
- Garden & Gun saw a gap to apply its cultural lens to weddings and differentiate from traditional bridal titles.
Launch Digital First, Print If Demand Proves
- Start digitally to test demand, then move to an annual print edition with a supporting website.
- Use digital extras to build a weddings hub and evaluate advertiser and reader reception before committing to print.
Bride Chooses Pool Party Over Prep
- A Jamaica wedding let the bride skip hair and makeup to join the pool party and enjoy the weekend with guests.
- Garden & Gun highlights weddings that treat the occasion as a mini-vacation for both couple and guests.