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This Couple Wed Under Towering Redwoods at Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel Valley, California

Tory and Noah selected the iconic Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel Valley, California, for their wedding and even said "I do" surrounded by towering redwoods before celebrating with a reception packed with boho earthy tones. "The central goal of our wedding was to celebrate our love with family and...

Neutral Hues Filled This Romantic Sequel Wedding at Estancia La Jolla in California

After tying the knot with an intimate pandemic minimony in 2020, Bettina (Ina) and Andrew celebrated their union with a sequel wedding in 2021 once it was safe to celebrate with a larger group of loved ones. While the couple chose a colorful, tropical aesthetic for their minimony, they settled on...

Influencer Casey Walker Brown's Boho Wedding at Paradisus Los Cabos in Mexico

After postponing their wedding twice because of the pandemic, Casey Walker (the blogger behind Streets, Beats and Eats) and Austin Brown (an electrical engineer) were finally able to celebrate with a boho-beach wedding at Paradisus Los Cabos in San José del Cabo, Mexico, along with 20 of their cl...

A Tea Ceremony Preceded This Twinkle Light-Filled Wedding at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu, California

Although the pandemic forced Catherine Hsu (31 and a metrology specialist) and Wilson Le (31 and an operations manager) to change venues midway through planning, they didn’t let that roadblock derail their vision for a “classic English garden” celebration. In the end, the couple’s dream came to l...

A Casual Beach Wedding at Bay Harbor Village Hotel in Petoskey, Michigan

Not only did Leighanne and Samantha chose a June wedding so that the weather would be perfect for their beach wedding at Bay Harbor Village Hotel in Petoskey, Michigan, but they also wanted to tie the knot during Pride Month. "Our wedding revolved around bringing our family and friends to our fav...

One Couple's Jewish-Chinese Fusion Wedding at Market at Grelen in Somerset, Virginia

To honor their heritage, Lucy and Eric planned a Jewish-Chinese fusion wedding at the Market at Grelen in Somerset, Virginia. "Our wedding incorporated our favorite cultural traditions," says Lucy. For Lucy, who was born in China and emigrated to the United States with her parents when she was 8,...

A Modern, Ethereal Wedding at Terra Gallery in San Francisco, California

Allie and Alex aimed to create a warm, inviting atmosphere at their autumn wedding. Soft lighting, muted fall colors and local foliage set the scene, but it was their ceremony that completed the intimate feel. Allie’s childhood cantor officiated under a suspended installation of dried flowers (it...

This Couple Chose an Ethereal Pale-Blue-and-White Palette for Their Anaheim Hills, California, Wedding

Romance was the name of the game at Justine and Stephen's intimate pale-blue-and-white wedding with epic canyon views in Anaheim Hills, California. Although the ongoing pandemic forced Justine and Stephen to scale back their wedding plans, they didn't let the changes derail their vision of an ele...

Rose and Terracotta Set the Tone at This Boho-Glam Wedding at Wave Resort in Long Branch, New Jersey

For their beachfront wedding at Wave Resort in Long Branch, New Jersey, Molly and Julian leaned into a boho-luxe theme to complement their modern-meets-industrial venue. Floral arrangements filled with dried grasses set the tone for the day while a color palette of rust, mauve, pink, mustard and ...

A Boho Wedding at Greengate Ranch in San Luis Obispo, California, With a Toffee Color Palette

Alexis and Mike's romance began with a spirited greeting: “ALOHAAAA.” “As soon as Mike said that, I knew I was in trouble,” Alexis says. “His gregarious energy captured my attention.” At their wedding, the couple combined their fun, silly spirit with boho pieces, including an “aloha” sign over th...

Vibrant Fall Foliage Created a Picturesque Backdrop for This Wedding at Blue Sky in Wanship, Utah

Lane and John tied the knot at Blue Sky Ranch in Wanship, Utah, with just 30 loved ones (and their pup!) in attendance at the intimate fall wedding. Vibrant foliage blanketing the surrounding mountain peaks created an eye-catching backdrop to their outdoor celebration, which Lane and John filled ...

A Simple Wedding at Balmoral Event Center in Haines City, Florida, With a Neutral Color Palette

For their Florida wedding, Zachary and Tuquan selected Balmoral Event Center in Haines City to serve as a refined, contemporary backdrop to the modern celebration with a black-and-taupe color palette. Zachary and Tuquan's spring wedding date was chosen for a special reason—the date falls between ...

One Couple's Peach-Hued Boho Beach Wedding at Wequasset Resort in Harwich, Massachusetts

For their Cape Cod wedding, Stephanie and Shaun leaned into a boho aesthetic with a beige-and-peach color palette. To bring their vision to life the couple filled their wedding with contemporary, curvilinear signage and boho pampas grass-centric floral designs. The day began with a waterfront wed...

A Rustic Wedding With Mountain Views at Le Belvedere in Ontario, Canada

Ben and Miggy originally planned on having a large wedding with family and friends flying in from around the world to enjoy the fall foliage in Canada. However, the pandemic forced the couple to pivot their event into a smaller celebration that ended up being totally worth it. "Reducing the scale...

A Romantic Wedding at Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, California, Inspired by An English Garden Aesthetic

Amid a year when the farthest many people traveled was to their mailbox, Ammy Pukasamsombut (27 and a teacher) and Jeffrey Cruz (36 and a first responder) transported their four guests to the English countryside without leaving California. Ammy and Jeffrey specifically chose Kestrel Park as their...

Modern Hues of Black and Terracotta Wowed at This Boho Beach Wedding in Cape May, New Jersey

Dana has extensive experience in the event industry so when it came time for her and Derek to tie the knot in Cape May, New Jersey, she knew exactly what she envisioned for their beach wedding day. "When it was my turn to get married, I knew exactly what I wanted," explains Dana. "I wanted to re...

Baseball, Sustainability and Travel Inspired This Boho Wedding at Franciscan Gardens in California

For wedding planners, there’s often extra pressure when it comes to dreaming up their own day. California-based event pro Alessandra Tacconelli met the task head-on. Not only did she plan a creative boho-meets-sporty event to celebrate her marriage to professional baseball player John Brontsema, ...

This Couple's Al Fresco Reception in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Is Neutral-Hued and Next-Level

"I mean, what's better than a weekend getaway to Cabo with all your closest friends and family? And on top of that it's your wedding!?! It was truly magical. We wanted the weekend to be fun and intimate at the same time," Rachel recalls of her and Corey's destination wedding on the beach in Cabo ...

The Coast of Australia Inspired This Modern Neutral Wedding at Colony 29 in Palm Springs, California

For their desert wedding in Palm Springs, Samantha Birkel and Zack Novack drew inspiration from a far-flung locale—the coast of Australia. "We both wanted more of a non-traditional, outdoor California wedding that felt authentically 'us.' I drew a lot of my inspiration from coastal Australian wed...

Plants Were Everywhere at This Michigan Wedding Hosted in a Greenhouse

Anna and Drew Hendrickson chose their venue, Goldner Walsh in Pontiac, Michigan, for its rustic and eclectic style. "We both love camping and it felt like home," Anna says.  "We didn’t really have wedding colors, but chose a mix of whites, greens and rich colors that felt like fall to us." The co...

A Modern, Neutral-Colored Wedding at Terra Gallery in San Francisco, California

For their modern wedding, Madie Hodges and Thomas Cyr had a funky "bohemian, greenhouse library theme with a nod to the Beatles." They tied the knot at Terra Gallery, a contemporary loft space in the heart of San Francisco with vintage furniture, hanging vines and greenery covering the ceiling. "...

A Simple, Cozy Wedding at Hutton House in Medicine Lake, Minnesota

Franny Quirsfeld and Justin Kaczmar embraced the fall season for their November wedding in Minnesota. "I'm Scandanavian, and given the chilly November date, we thought a cozy Hygge-inspired wedding would be perfect," Franny says. "Hygge is a Danish word that has no direct translation but essentia...

A Woodsy, Bohemian Wedding at Pinewood Weddings And Events in Cambridge, Minnesota

Chrissie Parker and Ryan Nelson got married at Pinewood Weddings And Events, which consists of a Scandinavian-style building in the middle of Minnesota's Northwoods forest. "Ryan is very outdoorsy, while my style is very modern, so we knew Pinewood was a perfect match," Chrissie says. The wedding...