Jewel Tone Inspirational Real Wedding stories

A Jewel-Toned, Retro Las Vegas Elopement at Little White Chapel

Having fun and doing what’s true to them have always been paramount for Alanda Hilborn (32, a nanny) and Kayla Grattan (30, a surface water technician). Unknowingly, this shared mindset would one day make them soulmates. Alanda and Kayla met in 2021 on Bumble, where Alanda saw a picture of Kayla ...

A Minimalist, Luxurious Fall Wedding With Tons of Dancing & Music at the National Arboretum in Washington, DC

Kertiste and Mike’s first introduction almost didn't happen, with Mike showing up late to the date in September 2017. If he’d been a minute later, Kertiste might have missed him altogether, but the timing worked perfectly for these two kindred souls. They spoke for hours at a beer garden, and jus...

A Luxurious Countryside Rehearsal Dinner and Wedding at Villa La Selva Wine Resort in Tuscany, Italy

Some couples see sparks fly right away, but these sweethearts needed time for their love story to blossom. It all started when Mark Ruby (32, a senior financial compliance associate) asked Amber Andrews (31, a special events manager) to be his date to their high school prom. She refused. Destiny,...

Sweeping Boston Views Surrounded This Jewel-Tone Sangeet Celebration at The State Room

“We met through the Indian Aunty Network,” explains Tara Prasad of her romance with Vignesh Shettar. “Think Indian Matchmaking on Netflix, but in real life with aunties matchmaking across the United States.” Despite living in different cities—Tara in Boston and Vignesh in Chicago—their connection...

Non-Traditional Couples, Take Note: A Moody Celebration at 74 Wythe in Brooklyn, New York

Friends for six years before their romantic relationship began, Erin Tonkon and Brent Bettes both hail from Dallas, Texas, and spent significant parts of their lives in California and New York. As Erin recalls, "We both ultimately didn't meet until we lived in New York," where their friendship de...

Jewel Tones Filled This Whimsical Woodland Wedding at Cedar Lakes Estate in Upstate New York

For New Yorkers, a perk of city life is the ease of upstate weekend getaways. Relaxation in nature is just a short jaunt away, giving them a break from the urban hustle. Fittingly, the relationship between Alexandra (Alex) Caulfield (29, a nonprofit fundraiser) and John Love (36, an M&A attor...

Art and Design Fans Will Love This Moody Wedding at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, California

After connecting on a dating site, Jessica and Augusto set their first meeting over coffee, revealing a surprising depth of common interests and dreams, which quickly turned initial sparks into a steady flame. As their relationship blossomed, Augusto, holding dear to tradition, sought the blessin...

This Colorful Indian Wedding at Cline Cellars in Sonoma, California, Was Steeped In Tradition

Once upon a tune in college, Sveta Mohan and Raghav Paliwal crossed paths harmoniously. "We met in college over a decade ago on an a capella team," Sveta recalls. Fast forward through the crescendos of courtship, and there they were, in the heart of San Francisco. "I thought we were just going to...

An Indian Celebration Surrounded by the Breathtaking Red Rocks of Zion National Park in Utah

"From the moment we started talking, we just clicked and became best friends right away," Krupa Patel describes of her and Dilan Talsida's initial meeting. Their connection was instant, as if the universe had brought together two kindred spirits. Krupa adds, "It was amazing to have someone who un...

Style Lovers, Unite! This Bold Wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles is Color Goals

Ain’t nothing like modern love. “We met on Tinder! We both swiped right,” Rob Forman says of the beginning of his relationship with Ben Fink. The pair chatted and made plans to meet. “I had a rule that Rob wasn’t aware of, that if within 24 hours of talking, plans hadn’t been set, I stopped talki...

Prepare to be Royally Wowed by This Opulent, Maximalist Wedding at Dover Hall Estate in Richmond, Virginia

Kelly McLean and Corey Mahoney go way back. “Corey and I were high school sweethearts,” Kelly shares. “Our connection was so instantaneous and organic that we were only friends for a few weeks before we decided to date.” It was at Barboursville Vineyards, one of their favorite spots in Charlottes...

Celebrate a Bride-to-Be at Her Bold, Jewel-Tone Bridal Shower at the Hilton in Baltimore, Maryland

On February 13, 2021, Terrell Anderson took a big leap as he got on bended knee to propose to his girlfriend, Nita Smith, in the kitchen as she washed dishes. However, things didn’t quite go to plan. “He didn’t say anything—maybe he was nervous,” she recalls. “So I said, 'what are you doing?' and...

Pops of Color Wowed at This Three-Culture Wedding at Casa de la Guerra in Santa Barbara, California

For graduate school sweethearts Tara Mohseni and Rishi Gupta, wedding planning was all about focus. “Start your planning with a couple of high-level intentions for your wedding day and when you inevitably get bogged down in details, come back to those,” Tara advises of future couples. For them, t...

This Bi-Coastal Couple Hosted an “East Meets West”-Themed Wedding at Villa Sevillano in Santa Barbara, California

Grace Shelton was raised a true Los Angeleno. As the daughter of an entertainment executive and an actress, she spent her childhood summers in Montecito in Santa Barbara County. “I grew up there and have so many fond memories: I got my ears pierced in downtown Santa Barbara as a young teen, and I...

A Vibrant Fuchsia-and-Indigo Color Palette Wowed at This Wedding at The Line Hotel in Washington, DC

If you've ever considered a jewel-tone wedding, consider this your sign to hostone. MacKenzie and Jesse's wedding at The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, is all the proof you need that punchy jewel tones are a great way to go for a wedding color palette. Shades of deep berry and vibrant fuchsia juxt...

Jewel Tones Filled This Luxurious Beach Wedding in Mayakoba, Mexico

Mili Shah (31 and a VP of corporate strategy) and Jaidav (Jai) Reddy (32 and an investment banker) wanted a destination wedding so they could gather loved ones in a unique location where attendees could make memories of their own. Thanks to five events and ample entertainment, they were able to d...

Old Hollywood Inspired This Jewel-Tone Wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles in California

For their wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles in California, Hannah and Sarah drew inspiration from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Hannah and Sarah are history and film lovers, so they chose to incorporate both interests into the formal event. The classic film "Casablanca" was projected on the wall...

Burgundy and Gold Wowed at This Masaya Desert Ranch Wedding in Joshua Tree, California

Family was a central part of Neerellyn Hernandez (36 and a compliance officer) and Marquis Bridges’ (36 and a labor representative) “desert romance” wedding in California’s Yucca Valley. The couple, who met in middle school, got engaged at Marquis’ grandmother’s 90th birthday party. They set abou...

The Seven Deadly Sins Inspired This Jewel-Tone Destination Wedding in Italy

Reclaiming and celebrating the concept of sin was at the center of Stefano Attardi (39 and a software engineering manager) and James Nguyen’s (32 and an apparel technical designer) wedding in Italy. The venue, a 13th-century villa that belongs to Stefano’s family, is covered in Renaissance-style ...

Bold Autumnal Purples and Oranges Filled This Wedding at Northstar Gatherings in Idaho Springs, Colorado

To celebrate their love, Kate and Andrew planned a colorful wedding at Northstar Gatherings in Idaho Springs, Colorado, inspired by the shades of autumn. Kate explains that, simply put, she wanted her wedding day to be "fun, bright and relaxed. I feel like sometimes set color schemes can be a lit...

Vibrant Shades of Purple and Teal Set Apart This Aspen, Colorado, Wedding at Lynn Britt Cabin

Alex and Matias’ love story started out as a low-key friendship and culminated in a surprise proposal surrounded by hundreds of candles and their adorable pups. And, as the pinnacle of their love story, the couple exchanged vows with a wedding in Aspen, Colorado, at Lynn Britt Cabin after the COV...

Dahlias and Jewel Tones Filled This Family-Only Wedding at Sotto Sotto in Atlanta, Georgia

Caroline and Mike initially imagined "having a 250+ person evening winter wedding with all of our friends and family, tons of dancing, and a big bridal party. As COVID took its hold, however, we realized that we needed to shift our plans," recalls Caroline. However, the couple didn't let their r...

Fine Jewelry Inspired This Glam Wedding at Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury in New Jersey

Adina Kamkhatchi is the founder and designer of her namesake New York-based jewelry company, Adina's Jewels. So it was only natural to celebrate her wedding to Isaac Mizrahi with a glamorous, jewelry-filled wedding. Adina and Isaac's whirlwind romance was an unexpected bright spot that blossomed ...