Glorious Americana (Founder/Editor)

“A Caribbean Island for Everyone” (Jetsetter)

“Chasing the Green Flash” (Beach Tomato)

“Movie-Inspired Honeymoons” (Brides Local Magazines)

“7 Vacation Destinations for Adventure Lovers” (The Daily Beast)

“Romantic Hidden Gems Across the U.S.” (The Daily Beast)

“Honeymoon Destinations Inspired by Will & Kate” (Brides.com)

“Amazing Honeymoon Suites” (Brides.com)

“Fall Foliage Destination Wedding Venues” (Brides.com)

“Everybody Happy Now?” (Brides Local Magazines)

Weekly posts (Zagat Travel blog)

Honeymoon Finder Tool (Brides.com; wrote and managed product creation/launch)

Shelf Life (New York Observer Magazine)

“Our Registry: One Year Later” (Brides Local Magazines)

“Glassware Shopping List” (Brides Local Magazines)

“Palette of Plates” (Brides Local Magazines)

“New Registry Essentials” (Brides Local Magazines)

“What Are They Getting Us?” (Brides Local Magazines)

“Displaying Wedding Portraits” (Brides Local Magazines)

When I Was a Ring Bearer (Ryland, Peters & Small, 2010)

From Amazon.com: This is a beautifully illustrated book for any little boy who has been asked to be a ring bearer. Nowadays, there’s a growing trend for brides and grooms to ask little pageboys to act as ring bearers, carefully carrying the two wedding rings down the aisle tied to a decorative cushion. This cute, accessible little book is designed especially to appeal to little ring bearers and contains all they need to know about what’s involved, as well as a wealth of additional information on taking part in a wedding. There are places for little ring bearers to write down their memories, draw pictures, and stick in favourite photos. There’s even a fun game to play!

The Happy Bride’s Survival Guide (Ryland, Peters & Small, 2010; translated to Dutch)

From Amazon.com: This is a compact yet comprehensive guide to getting married and staying sane! This practical and humorous little guide will help any savvy modern bride navigate the many perils and pitfalls of arranging a wedding. Wedding expert Leigh Crandall covers all the key areas including choosing a venue, setting the guest list, dealing with friends and family, the big day itself and much more. She also offers words of wisdom, emotional support and a clearsighted practical perspective along the way.

“Find Our Wedding Style: Will & Sarah” (Brides Local Magazines)

“Find Our Wedding Style: Jami & Andrew” (Brides Local Magazines)

Wedding Style Inspiration (recurring feature in Brides Local Magazines)

“Shop Their Style” (Brides Local Magazines)

“Bridesmaids Revisited” (Brides Local Magazines)

“Destination Wedding Cheat Sheet” (Brides Local Magazines)

“Mother Knows Best” (Brides Local Magazines)

“How to Get Better Engagement Photos” (Brides.com)

“Harry Benson Takes Manhattan” (New York Observer Magazine)

“Beauty and the Beach” (Hamptons)

“Alain Ducasse Eats New York” (Jetsetter)

“La Dolce Vita” (Hamptons)

“Alain Ducasse Eats New York” (Jetsetter)

“Cheers” (recurring drink recipe and interview feature in Hamptons)

“Beach Bites” (recurring food news page in Hamptons)

“Eight Travel Destinations for Food Lovers” (The Daily Beast)

“Simple, Stylish Signature Cocktails” (Brides Local Magazines)

Weekly “New York City Dining Deals & Events” column (Zagat.com)

“Mad Men inspired spots in New York City” (Glorious Americana)

JETSETTER I’m currently the Managing Editor at this luxury travel website, where I oversee the creative team, as well as write hotel reviews and travel features.

ZAGAT A former staff editor at Zagat.com and on Zagat’s guidebooks, I remain a contributing editor to Zagat’s New York City Restaurants and New York City Shopping guides.

HAMPTONS MAGAZINE In 2012 I was a contributing editor to Niche Media’s weekly summertime publication Hamptons, where I edited front-of-book stories (like “Chef’s Table” featuring a Q&A and recipe from top culinary talents and the “Beach Bites” food news page) as well as features. I also produced recurring sections like “Cheers” and “Privet Party”, where I worked with top East End personalities to produce recipes and parties to be featured exclusively in the magazine (e.g. “Dinner with Friends” by Ted Allen and “La Dolce Vita” with David Rocco).

NYO: THE NEW YORK OBSERVER MAGAZINE In 2011 and 2012 I served as the deputy editor on the relaunch issues of NYO, the New York Observer‘s lifestyle magazine. I edited the front-of-book section, which included topics ranging from travel to food to art. I also edited restaurant and travel-related features, as well as wrote profiles on prolific New Yorkers, like this story on one of my photography heroes, Harry Benson.

BRIDES.COM and BRIDES LOCAL MAGAZINES From 2006 to 2011 I was the travel editor/managing editor of Brides.com and Brides Local Magazines, Conde Nast’s 16 regional wedding publications. I edited the “Honeymoons & Destinations” section both in print and online, as well as produced service and style features in the magazine and on the website from concept to close, hired and managed freelancers, and created editorial lineups. In 2010, I successfully managed the relaunch of Brides.com, which included the Webby-honored “Aisle Say” blog. You can see examples of my work from Brides.com and Brides Local in sections throughout this website.

US WEEKLY I began my writing career at the amazing boot camp that is the editorial department at celebrity weekly US. During my two years there, I wrote the front-of-book trends and news section (including countless “Stars Are Just Like Us” pages) as well as fashion, fitness, and service features. I was also the assigning editor for New York event coverage and reported on myriad events myself, from Fashion Week to film premieres.

A Book of Simple Pleasures (Ryland, Peters & Small, 2011; translated to Finnish)

From Amazon.com: With the constant bombardment of news, mobile phone calls, social networking and media, it’s easy to forget life’s most elementary pleasures. This charming new book by Leigh Crandall is a collection of inspiring quotes, easy ideas for good living and stories from real people about the simple things they do that enrich their lives. The ideas and anecdotes will bring a smile to your face and serve as a reminder that when we stop to admire the beauty of everyday things – particularly the simple ones – our lives inevitably become fuller. This perfect gift book is divided into three chapters – Love, Live and Laugh and is full of ideas to help you take time to enjoy what matters most in life.