Pastel Inspirational Real Wedding stories

A Classic, Pastel-Colored Wedding at Stewart Family Farm in Harrisburg, Oregon

Flower arrangements in soft shades of yellow, pink and white had us feeling the love in the air at this outdoor classic wedding. Nyssa Holmes (25 and a health student) and John Hanan (29 and a bartender) stumbled upon Stewart Family Farm in Harrisburg, Oregon, and with a spacious backyard surroun...

A Ritz-Carlton Wedding in Sarasota, Florida

Metallics and crystals reigned supreme at the couple’s glam bash.

A Whimsical, Rustic DIY Wedding at Crooked Willow Farms in Larkspur, Colorado

Erica Crane (30 and a neuromonitoring technologist) and Jace Crane (33 and an ICU nurse) began dating after they met working in the operating room together, and Jace proposed at sunset on the beach in Oregon while they were on vacation. For their wedding, they chose Crooked Willow Farms in Larksp...

An Ultra-Chic, Romantic, Whimsical Wedding at Dunafon Castle in Idledale, Colorado

Emily Bennett (29 and a supervisor at Anthropologie) and Rebecca Heinrich (34 and a laboratory supervisor at LABS, Inc) met through mutual friends. Rebecca proposed during breakfast at Cinderella’s Palace while they were on vacation in Walt Disney World. At the end of the meal, the waitress came ...

A Glamorous Wedding in Miami Beach, FL

The Bride Ilana Yuz, 28, a trust administration associate The Groom Benjamin (Ben) Brodsky, 31, an attorney The Date May 5 Ilana and Ben started planning with a color palette of ivory and light pink. They used glam crystal accents and statement lighting to round out their desired wedding look.

A Chic Rustic Wedding at Grey Wolf Ranch in Seeley Lake, Montana

Starting their ceremony with a reading from a children’s book, Mackenzie Prentice (28 and a teacher) and John Dickinson (28 and works in construction) made their wedding truly theirs. “John and I have been together for nearly 10 years; therefore, all of our friends in our bridal party are best fr...

A Romantic, Pastel-Colored Wedding at Balboa Park in San Diego, California

Blush pink and olive green flowed throughout these outdoor nuptials between Nicky Ollerton (31) and Stephen Bush (29), creating a romantic atmosphere without sticking to a strict theme or style. Stephen's one request to get married by the sea came true at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park in San Diego, ...

An English Country Garden Wedding at Nestleton Waters Inn in Nestleton Station, Ontario

Shira Wosnick (27 and a fashion stylist) and Dave Marino (28 and a real estate professional) wanted a remote, quiet, outdoor wedding, a contrast to their life in the city. "We chose Nestleton Waters Inn because it was a beautiful setting, perfect for the wedding we always de...

A Classic, Elegant Wedding in Dallas, TX

A Romantic Wedding in Pleasanton, CA

The Bride Phing Yam, 27, a financial analyst at Apple The Groom Ryan Yamamoto, 29, a utilities engineer for the State of California The Date March 17 Phing and Ryan wanted their wedding day to be filled with romance and love. They incorporated shades of purple - from lilac to deep magenta - an...

A French Country Wedding in Laporte, CO

A Romantic Garden Wedding in Fayetteville, AR

A Rustic Spring Vow Renewal at the Aspen Room in Omaha, Nebraska

Andrea Kosmicki (34 and a Pilates instructor) and Dave Hoarau (43 and a Marines First Officer of Navigation) had their wedding twice, with their first ceremony in a courthouse so Dave's visa paperwork could get started (he is Canadian). This gave the couple a year to plan th...

A Lush, Rustic Wedding at DeLille Cellars in Woodinville, Washington

The lush foliage surrounding the glistening pond at DeLille Cellars in Woodinville, Washington, creates a natural ambience for a lovely occasion. Amy Wagoner (27 and an aspiring artist) and Rodney Dunlap Jr. (27 and a journeyman lineman) already knew they wanted to have their elegant wedding outs...

A Mexico Destination Wedding at Puerto Aventuras in Rivera Maya, Mexico

Amanda and Jason tied the knot in a relaxed, beachy celebration next to the warm waters of the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. Officiated by Rabbi Stephen Spiegel, photography by Gonzalo Nuñez.

A Vintage Tea-Party Wedding at St. Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church in Scottsdale, Arizona

Christine Weeks (26 and an art teacher) and Ryan Linde’s (23 and a student) throwback garden tea-party wedding channels the Roaring Twenties. “Ryan and I both love mystery shows set in the 1920s, like 'Poirot' and 'Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries,' so we modeled our wedding finery and hair after t...

A Whimsical, Rustic Chic Wedding at MyMoon Restaurant in Brooklyn, New York

Jannie Chung (28 and a contracts and reversion editor) and Ivan Wu (27 and a pricing analyst) didn't have a stated theme for their early-October wedding, but all the day’s details made for a truly one-of-a-kind rustic-chic affair. “We didn’t have a theme because I felt it would limit us, and kno...

A Romantic, European Garden-Inspired Wedding at Calamigos Equestrian in Burbank, California

Inspired by European gardens, this elegant wedding—filled with soft pastel shades of whites, pinks and greens—embodied a romantic ambience that had us feeling love in the air. “When we found Calamigos Equestrian in Burbank, California, we were finally inspired and felt that it matched perfectly w...

A Simple, Natural Wedding at Glendale Lyceum in Cincinnati, Ohio

Instead of planning a specific theme from the start, this couple used their love of art-deco elements combined with a neutral color palette to shape their simple and natural wedding. Lauren Householder (26 and an event planner) and Mark Sjoberg (26 and an executive assistant) held their ceremony ...

A Rustic, Elegant Barn Wedding With Pastel Accents at Rancho Otranto in St. Helena, California

A soft color palette filled with pastels of pink, yellow and green blended in well with the naturally rustic elements at this outdoor ranch wedding. Holly Cobbold (27 and in recruiting) and Doug Streblow (29 and part of a nonprofit organization) held their wedding at Rancho Otranto in St. Helena,...

A Classic Wedding at the Visitor Center in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri

Cindy and Jason used a spring-like color palette of purple and green to create their classic, elegant celebration at the Visitor Center in Forest Park.

A Rustic Wedding in Defiance, MO

The Bride Julie Longenecker, 25, owner and lead designer of Ten Four Paper The Groom Matthew Goette, 25, a graduate student in biomedical engineering at Washington University in St. Louis The Date May 14 Instead of a big downtown wedding, Julie and Matt headed out of St. Louis to the suburbs to ...

'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Garden-Inspired Wedding at Town and Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego, California

The lush, overflowing pastel flower arrangements decorating this ballroom wedding was inspired by ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ which perfectly set the scene for this romantic, garden-themed occasion. Carly Goodner (32 and a corporate concierge) and Sully Hindi (33 and a loan officer) had their ce...