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Whitney Teal is a Washington, DC-based digital editor with expertise in social media and content strategy. Since graduating from Howard University, she has written for Parents.com, The Huffington Post, and Essence. Whitney worked as a Digital Content Editor at WeddingWire specializing in GayWeddings from 2015 to 2018. Whitney is currently leveraging her years of experience as a contract social media and content strategist. Whitney is a self-proclaimed GIF making expert, Pinterest board master, frozen yogurt lover, and traveler extraordinaire.
Whitney started her career as a Freelance Web Editor at Delish.com and a Freelance Editor at Parents.com. After assuming editorial positions with AOL’s Patch.com, Whitney led content marketing efforts for ACTIVE Network. Whitney then joined the WeddingWire team as a Digital Content Editor in charge of marketing for the GayWeddings brand. In this position Whitney also wrote wedding planning content for the site. Whitney has since worked as a Senior Social Media Strategist for Susan G. Komen and Head of Marketing and Community for donation platform ALMA. In her current contract work Whitney applies her specialties of advocacy audiences, style guides, voice and tone guides, and brand vision.
Whitney attended Howard University in Washington, DC, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Print and Online Journalism.
Articles published by Whitney Teal
These Baltimore wedding venues have it all so you don't have to sacrifice style, a prime location, or amenities on your big day.
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How will Mercury Retrograde 2021 affect your wedding planning? Here’s what this planet’s transits mean, and the problematic wedding tasks you should avoid to keep your sanity.
Updos, loose curls, kinky buns, locs—modern wedding hairstyles for Black women are taking bridal beauty to new and beautiful heights.
No matter your style or budget, there are plenty of photo-worthy wedding venues in San Antonio and beyond to choose from.
Even if you are not Irish, you will love these meaningful Irish wedding blessings. Read more to find the perfect Irish wedding poem for your ceremony reading.
This Yoruba tradition is popular among Nigerians from all ethnic groups. Get inspired by these beautiful bridal parties.
Jewel tones, metallic details and body jewelry, oh my! These Indian bridesmaid dresses did not come to play.
If you’ve ever wondered why men and women sit separately or why a couple might consult an astrologer before setting a wedding date, read this.
Celebrate your Irish heritage (or, just your love of Gaelic traditions) with these fun Irish wedding ideas.
Native American wedding customs differ by clan, but are universally centered around nature and matrilineal kinship.
Adapt these ceremonial blessings and prayers for your American Indian or other cultural wedding ceremony.
Get inspired with these fun and stylish Mexican wedding ideas that will honor your heritage and surely impress your guests.
Attending your first Catholic wedding ceremony? Here's a rundown of how the proceedings will go, from start to finish.
Bring a little luck to your wedding ceremony or reception with these meaningful Irish wedding traditions.
Music will set the tone on your wedding day. Check out some of our favorite Catholic wedding songs for your modern and religious ceremony.
