Lauren Gunn’s Pop-Up Vows: Authentic Celebrations for Modern Love

A Focus on Connection

For Lauren Gunn, founder of Pop-Up Vows, weddings are about more than perfect details — they’re about joy, peace, and true connection. “My goal is simple: to make weddings feel less like a production and more like a true reflection of who a couple really is.”

Through planning, officiating, content creation, and photography, Lauren helps couples embrace the beauty of small celebrations. Her favorite events are always “intimate, peaceful, joyous, happy weddings.”

Unforgettable Moments

One of Lauren’s favorite memories is of a beach elopement where the couple’s young daughter carried the rings. “The ceremony was simple, heartfelt, and full of laughter — it reminded me why I love intimate weddings so much. It wasn’t about perfection; it was about connection, and that’s what made it unforgettable.”

Another highlight was helping a couple transition from a canceled big wedding to a meaningful elopement. “Seeing their relief and joy, knowing I turned what could have been disappointment into the best day of their lives, made me incredibly proud,” Lauren shares.

Grace Under Pressure

Even the most carefully planned events come with surprises. At one outdoor beach wedding, the weather took an unexpected turn. “Instead of panicking, I calmly shifted the setup, reassured the couple, and created a backup plan on the spot. The ceremony ended up being even more magical with the moody skies as a backdrop.”

For Lauren, moments like this prove that flexibility and a calm presence are just as important as the ceremony script itself.

A Personal Touch

Lauren’s journey into the wedding industry began during the height of COVID, when many couples had to cancel their large celebrations. She saw an opportunity to help them find joy in smaller, more intimate ceremonies — and Pop-Up Vows was born.

Today, she brings her talents to couples across NYC, Long Island, and South Florida. “Fun fact — I’ve officiated ceremonies everywhere from Central Park gardens to waterfront rooftops to beachside hideaways, and I thrive on making each one feel one-of-a-kind.”

Beyond the Vows

When she’s not helping couples celebrate love, Lauren enjoys her own beachside life in Long Beach, NY, or discovering new hidden-gem spots in Florida. She’s a proud boy mom, an empty nester, and dog mom to Bella and Penelope. Her mission remains at the heart of every event: to create stress-free, meaningful weddings that feel authentic, joyful, and unforgettable.