In their wedding exclusive and first-ever joint magazine cover story, actor, singer, and activist Kat Graham and wellness entrepreneur and breathwork coach Bryant Wood open up about navigating loss, finding strength in chosen family, and why marriage still matters.
The new issue also spotlights The Knot’s 2025 “Ones to Watch” honorees, celebrating the rising stars shaping the wedding industry.
Today, The Knot Magazine unveiled its Winter 2025 Celebration Issue, dedicated to honoring the joy, meaning, and connection found in life’s milestone moments. At the heart of the issue is the magazine’s wedding exclusive and first-ever joint cover story with actor, singer, and activist Kat Graham and wellness entrepreneur and breathwork coach Bryant Wood.
In the cover story, Graham and Wood share an intimate look into their journey. From a years-long friendship to a spontaneous elopement in Bermuda shorts to their breathtaking August 2025 wedding in Mountain Center, California, the couple reveals how they created not one, but two uniquely personal unions and why marriage still matters.
For Graham, whose mother passed before the wedding, and Wood, who overcame early struggles with addiction and anxiety, the wedding day in California was both healing and joyful. “It was the first time I could process with my family,” Kat reflects. “Looking around it just hit me. It was the best day.” Bryant adds, “Everything we had at the wedding is what we love in our day-to-day life. It was authentic to us.”
“We’re honored to exclusively feature Kat and Bryant’s wedding story and first joint cover in our Winter 2025 Celebration Issue,” said Annie Carroll, Head of Editorial, The Knot. “Their journey reinforces why it’s so important to make space for celebration, big or small as it's these moments in life that truly make us. Emerging from traumatic loss, Kat and Bryant were reminded how much their union and celebrating love truly matters and we are thrilled to be able to share their story.”
The focus on celebrations is timely. The Knot Worldwide, parent company of The Knot, recently released a new 2025 Future of Celebrations Report, offering insights into how people are connecting and finding joy through gatherings. Survey findings reveal that:
- Less than a third of U.S. users surveyed are attending in-person social gatherings weekly and less than half feel very connected to their friends.
- Eight in 10 people believe people don’t celebrate enough in today’s world.
- Two-thirds said they have taken or plan to take steps to combat loneliness this year, with 41% planning to host a celebration.
- Nearly all (92%) believe participating in celebrations improves their emotional well-being and 88% believe celebrations have the power to combat loneliness.
- Eighty-five percent view celebration as an essential part of their overall health.
The new issue also debuts The Knot’s annual “Ones to Watch” list, spotlighting 21 emerging wedding professionals redefining the industry with artistry, inclusivity, and bold vision. This year’s honorees include planners, floral designers, content creators, analog photographers, and music professionals—reflecting the latest trends in how couples celebrate.
Additional features in The Knot Magazine Winter 2025 Celebration Issue include:
- “The Evolution of Celebrations” – Where weddings have been and where they are headed.
- “Take Two” – Bridal designer Hayley Paige is back with a new collection.
- “Find Your Niche” – Four wedding concepts that can play to virtually any theme or vibe.
- “The Maine Event” – Twelve engaged influencers share their stories at The Knot’s New England wedding influencer trip.
- “No Soirée Without a Supply Chain” – Breaking down the impact of tariffs on weddings today.
- “Celebration Trifecta” – Five amazing destinations to propose, wed, or honeymoon.
- “Beyond the Dress” – Your wedding capsule wardrobe, delivered.
- “Prewedding Prep” – Four brides reveal their beauty and wellness routines.
- “Financial Compatibility” – A complete guide to getting on the same page, money-wise.
- “The Rise of the Wedding Meet-Cute” – A trending way to find romance is just an RSVP away.
- “Real-Wedding Inspiration” – Including a California wedding with East Coast vibes and a Michelin-star service wedding in Virginia.
The Knot Magazine Winter 2025 Celebration Issue is available now online and on newsstands nationwide starting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28. Couples and their families can also turn to The Knot Vendor Marketplace to find and book their dream wedding team.
About The Knot
The Knot is a leading all-in-one wedding planning resource offering a comprehensive suite of digital tools to help couples throughout their planning journey. Powering wedding celebrations through technology, the brand offers The Knot Vendor Marketplace, which connects couples with approximately 200,000 local wedding professionals, and personalized wedding websites, invitations, and registry services. The most trusted authority on wedding planning, The Knot reaches a majority of engaged couples in the U.S. through TheKnot.com; a leading wedding planning app with the most 5-star reviews on iOS and Android, The Knot Wedding Planner; The Knot national wedding magazine; and The Knot book series. Since its inception, The Knot has inspired approximately 25 million couples to plan a wedding that’s authentic to them. Visit The Knot online at TheKnot.com and follow on social media: @TheKnot on TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Threads, and Facebook.com/TheKnot.
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