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Sevgi & Richard: An Outdoor Wedding in Doylestown, PA

When Sevgi and Richard met in a salsa dance class, they had no idea that they would eventually become partners for life. But they did just that in a celebration filled with fabulous color and fantastic music. The Bride Sevgi Kara, 36 The Groom Richard Musolino, 52 The Date July 25 A white weddi...

Julie & Christopher: A Fall Wedding in Ridgefield, CT

Julie O'Brien's fall nuptials to Chris Deasy were stylish and natural -- the perfect combination for a relaxing party at her parents' Ridgefield home. The Bride Julie O’Brien, 31, marketing manager The Groom Christopher Deasy, 32, ratings analyst The Date October 1 Julie wasn't too surprised wh...

Vanessa & Vinny: An Urban Wedding in Washington, DC

Vanessa and Vinny wanted a wedding that was unconventional and romantic at the same time, and a punchy palette provided the jumping-off point. The resulting combo of citrus and mango orange, lime green, bright blue, and passion-fruit purple gave their wedding the feel of a tropical paradise. A bu...

Sally & Brian: A Fall Wedding in Littleton, CO

Brian might be clairvoyant. When he spotted leggy Sally at a crowded Denver bar in June, he jokingly named her his future wife. As Brian cruised past her table, Sally stopped him and asked, Excuse me, do you play professional soccer? The answer was no, but Sally said yes when Brian asked for her ...

Samantha & Scott: A Red Wedding in Rhinebeck, NY

Samantha Ernst and Scott Hickey stayed focused throughout their wedding planning -- they picked a theme (candy) and really went with it. From edible chocolate invitations to candy-encrusted vases, no detail was left unsweetened. The Bride Samantha Ernst, an art director The Groom Gregory Hickey ...

Kerri & Mark: A Red Wedding in Santa Fe, NM

After nearly of decade of being purely platonic pals, Kerri Atter and Mark Horiis celebrate their neverending love story amid deep red roses, adobe accents, and New Mexico charm. The Bride Kerri Atter, 31, museum director/curator The Groom Mark Hoiriis, 31, construction engineer The Date June 5...

Sara & Richard: An Outdoor Wedding in Eastsound, WA

Richard McDerby and Sara Foster fell in love while trekking in the Annapurna Mountains of Nepal. The two adventurous travelers first met in the lobby of the Mandala Hotel in Tibet, and, on a whim, Sara, who had planned to return to Seattle shortly, changed her plans to accompany Richard to Nepal....

Kari & Mike: A Fall Wedding in Boston, MA

Kari and Michael met over beer. To be more precise, they met at a beer trade show. THE BRIDE Kari Jackson, 29, sales representative THE GROOM Michael Bonds, 29, key account manager THE DATE October 18 Kari and Mike both were sales reps for brew manufacturers at the time. I had begged my boss no...

Jody & Doug: A Fall Wedding in Galloway, OH

Jody Wlodarski and Doug Ackerman, two of Ohio State's biggest Buckeye fans, hoped for an outdoor wedding that matched their active lifestyles and celebrated family and tradition. THE BRIDE Jody Wlodarski, 27, a retirement specialist THE GROOM Doug Ackerman, 39, salesman and designer THE DATE Se...

Jina & Jonathan: A Cultural Wedding in West Chester, PA

Incorporating a unique blend of Korean, Catholic, and Jewish wedding customs into a ceremony that was nothing short of brilliant, Jina and Jon impressed their guests with a dramatic display of color and tradition. A Tudor-revival mansion became the backdrop for the festivities, where a reception ...

Jennifer & Ivan: A Formal Wedding in Oakland, MI

A chance dance lead to love -- and an elegant formal wedding -- for Jennifer and Ivan in Oakland. The Bride Jennifer Rytina, 34, a mental health counselor The Groom Ivan Menjak, 30, a project manager The Date May 25 It wasn't unusual for Jennifer Rytina to pop into her favorite neighborhood bar...

Monica & William: A Fall Wedding in Santa Fe, NM

Monica and William hosted a warm, autumn-infused affair in Santa Fe. The Bride Monica I. Villareal, 26, accountant The Groom William K. Marshall, 36, mortgage banker The Date September 5 It didn't take Monica Villareal and William Marshall long to decide on a fall theme for their September cere...

Shannon & Keith: An Outdoor Wedding in Boone, NC

Shannon and Keith wanted a celebration shaped by the beauty of the changing seasons, and their autumn-color affair at the bride’s family’s farm in the North Carolina High Country was a perfect fit. The Bride Shannon Stacy The Groom Keith Ogden The Date September 4 Weddings are all about details...

Megan & Daryl: A Red Wedding in Cambridge, MD

Megan and Daryl wanted an intimate wedding that incorporated the groom's heritage and the wedding location. The solution? An Asian-inspired theme with an Eastern Shore twist. The Bride Megan Morse, 27, clinical research associate The Groom Daryl Holthoff, 28, registered nurse The Date August 9

Mary & Wesley: A Summer Wedding in Hood River, OR

Mary Troy and Wesley Kapsa love the great outdoors (and each other) so it was only natural to hold their summer wedding near a cliff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. The Bride Mary Troy, 28, channel sales analyst The Groom Wesley Kapsa, 29, account manager The Date September 5 As newcomer...

Marilyn & Eric: A Formal Wedding in Batavia, OH

From the moment they laid eyes on each other, the attraction between Marilyn Mattes and Eric Stehlin was unmistakable. The Bride Marilyn Mattes The Groom Eric Stehlin The Date November 13 Their first date lasted 18 hours and six months later after a whirlwind courtship, they were engaged. The ...

Holly & Craig: A Summer Wedding in Estes Park, CO

Since she's the youngest of eight, it's no surprise that family is extremely important to Holly. There are 21 years separating me from the oldest, so I really have a lot of people who raised me, she says. Craig is well aware of this. After less than two months of dating, Craig asked Holly's paren...

Hannah & Joshua: An Outdoor Wedding in Colchester, CT

After Josh Close found the perfect engagement ring at an antique show, he asked girlfriend Hannah Liverant’s father for his blessing, and the two kept the secret for months. On a getaway to Martha’s Vineyard, Josh dropped to one knee. “All I could say was, ‘Is this really happening?’” Hannah says...

Lisa & Kevin: A Fall Wedding in Millis, MA

Though their wedding date later proved especially fortuitous (three days before the wedding, the Sox had their first World Series victory in 86 years), Lisa and Kevin initially chose it simply because fall is their favorite time of year. THE BRIDE Lisa Whitman, 35, sales representative for The ...

Stephanie & Chris: A Summer Wedding in Orleans, MA

Stephanie and Chris pulled together their beautiful Cape Cod wedding in less than two months. The Bride Stephanie Ressel The Groom Chris Summersgill The Date August 29 Chris Summersgill knew that Stephanie Ressel Iriarte was the one from the moment she entered the room. But there was a catch...

Susan & Rob: A Casual Wedding in Rutherford, CA

Once in a while, for a few lucky couples, the choice of a wedding reception site is simple. For Susan Zachary and Robert Maher, the decision about where to hold their celebration could not have been easier. Auberge du Soleil, in Rutherford, is quite possibly the most beautiful place we have ever ...

Tanya & Jason: A Garden Wedding in Warrenton, VA

Tanya Mainville and Jason Green's Virginia wedding exuded Southern hospitality and warmth, from the garden-style bridesmaid dresses to the custom-designed favors. It's the kind of attention to detail that can come only from thoughtful planning -- though this pair also does well spur-of-the-moment...

Tasha & Nathan: A Casual Wedding in Rutherfordton, NC

When Tasha and Nathan began dating in high school, they knew they were destined to marry. The Bride Tasha Crowe, 20, a student The Groom Nathaniel Green, 21, general contractor The Date June 12 So when it came time for Nathan to propose, he took their fortune into his own hands -- at sunset on ...