An Elegant Fourth of July-Themed Rehearsal Dinner With Metallic Stars at Greengate Ranch in San Luis Obispo, California

Who doesn’t love kicking things off with a big (and stylish) bang? When it came to their wedding weekend, Southern California couple Kayla Marquez and Cody Stouffer did just that. As the convivial pair they are, both the bride and groom set out to give their friends and family a weekend jam-packe...

One Couple's Romantic-Meets-Rustic Pink-and-White Wedding at Greengate Ranch and Vineyard in San Luis Obispo, California

Juxtaposition within design often produces beautiful results and that was certainly the case for this couple—romance meets rustic was the aesthetic of the moment for Kayla and Cody’s wedding at Greengate Ranch and Vineyard in San Luis Obispo, California. The couple leaned into a whimsical color p...

A Preppy Emerald-and-Pink Wedding in Bloomington, Illinois, Filled With Monogram Accents

When it comes time for a professional wedding planner to tie the knot, you know that, without a doubt, the celebration they plan will be beautifully executed and curated to perfection. That was exactly the case for the private residence Chicago wedding Arin planned in celebration of her relations...

Soft Shades of Blue and Orange Filled at This Rustic Wedding at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana

Lilly and Raymond's wedding at Country Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana, was a cheerful explosion of flowers and colors. Soft shades of pink, orange, blue and green delighted the eye at every turn as the couple said "I do" after eight years together. "I'm a city girl who loves rustic decor," says ...

A Red and White Wedding at the Four Seasons in St. Louis, Missouri

Nicole Shen (28 and an internal medicine resident physician) and Dan Mills (31 and a director of new business) met through a common friend on the July 4, and it was obvious pretty quickly that there was a connecdtion. Dan had just moved from Cincinnati to St. Louis, and Nicole was home for the su...

A Vibrant, Laid-Back Fourth of July Wedding at Windy Point Campground in Dillon, Colorado

Lindsay Rader (32 and a florist and waitress) and Jeff Lehmann (33 and a ski patroller and bike-trail builder) planned a festive weekend extravaganza for their Fourth of July wedding in Dillon, Colorado. “Upon moving to Summit County in 2006, Windy Point was one of the first little places we expl...

A Classic Ballroom Wedding at the Colony Club in Detroit, Michigan

Marissa Piszczatowski (27 and a nurse) Craig Bilbrey (29 and an emergency room physician) met at work in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After touching on Michigan, skiing and the Red Wings during their first conversation, they knew they'd found something special. Years later, when it came time to plan the...

An American Flag-Inspired Wedding at Shadow Creek in Purcellville, Virginia

rn Jessamyn Burns (23 and a stay-at-home mom) and Michael Burns (24 and an owner of a landscaping company) took their wedding inspiration from "The Star-Spangled Banner." "We've always been proud to be American, and we thought the colors red, white, and blue...

A Bold, Fourth of July Wedding at Creek Club at I'On in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Talk about fireworks! Chelsey Bahlmann (31 and a PhD student) and Matt Bollinger's (30 and a private banker) stunning Fourth of July wedding took patriotic to a new level. We loved the red, white and blue palette mixed with a stunning overgrown garden vibe from the textured florals, arranged by B...

A Rustic, Romantic Wedding at Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin

Katherine Knitter (24 and a pediatric social worker) and Kevin Knitter (24 and a trust operations specialist) planned a romantic, whimsical affair with undertones of rustic charm at the Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor, Wis. The couple were smitten with Woodwalk’s quaint grounds and historic barn r...

A Yacht Club Wedding With a Modern Twist at Cleveland Yacht Club in Cleveland, Ohio

Jenna Hunger (27 and in professional services) and Taylor Evans (28 and in business development and recruiting) met at a networking event in Cleveland, Ohio, shortly before Taylor accepted a new job in Austin, Texas. Their first long-distance date was via FaceTime, when they both cooked the same ...

A Garden Party Wedding at Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago, Illinois

Hanging blooms, gemstone hues, flower crowns, folk music and margaritas created a whimsical atmosphere for Maggie Gelber (29 and a graduate student) and Joseph Meador's (29 and a securities analyst) Independence Day affair. Focusing on sustainability, the couple included locally sourced ingredien...

A Hip, Vintage Americana Wedding at TBD Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York

After returning home from an unforgettable trip through South East Asia, where Chris Wiezorek (32 and a first assistant camera) asked Jen Pyle (32 and a hairstylist and graphic designer) at sunrise at the legendary Angkor Wat temple to marry him, the couple dove headfirst into planning a fun summ...

A Garden-Inspired Wedding at Hamilton Farm Golf Club in Gladstone, New Jersey

Alexandra Rice (26 and a speech-language pathologist) and Thomas Dalton (28 and a captain in the US Army) pulled of a classic summer affair with garden-inspired flair for their July 4 weekend wedding in Gladstone, New Jersey. “It was important to us that we got married in a place that fit our per...

A Backyard Fourth of July Wedding at a Private Residence in Bonne Terre, Missouri

Considering their Fourth of July date and the groom's career in the Army, a patriotic red, white and blue color scheme was an easy choice for Emily Hurley (26 and a physical therapy student) and Scott Geers (31 and an Army officer) wedding day. When it came to picking a location for their nuptial...

A Rustic-Chic Wedding at Weston Red Barn Farm in Weston, Missouri

Sarah (28 and an interior designer) and Josh Bird (28 and a medical illustrator and animator) met on the crew team in college. "Who knew that walking into 5:30 a.m. practice with your hair in a messy bun, no makeup and cutoff sweatpants would attract my future husband," Sara...

A Garden Party Wedding at Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago, Illinois

Hanging blooms, gemstone hues, flower crowns, folk music and margaritas created a whimsical atmosphere for Maggie Gelber (29 and a graduate student) and Joseph Meador's (29 and a securities analyst) Independence Day affair. Focusing on sustainability, the couple included locally sourced ingredien...

A Rustic-Chic Wedding at Weston Red Barn Farm in Weston, Missouri

Sarah (28 and an interior designer) and Josh Bird (28 and a medical illustrator and animator) met on the crew team in college. "Who knew that walking into 5:30 a.m. practice with your hair in a messy bun, no makeup and cutoff sweatpants would attract my future husband," Sara...

A Fourth of July Wedding at Dana Powers House in Nipomo, California

When a wedding falls on the Fourth of July, a red, white and blue theme seems practically mandatory. So that's what Carly Meyer (31 and an IT program coordinator) and Travis Helton (35 and an aerospace engineer) did. He wore flag-printed socks and cuff links. She wore sparkling red heels. And the...

A Classic Ballroom Wedding at the Colony Club in Detroit, Michigan

Marissa Piszczatowski (27 and a nurse) Craig Bilbrey (29 and an emergency room physician) met at work in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After touching on Michigan, skiing and the Red Wings during their first conversation, they knew they'd found something special. Years later, when it came time to plan the...

A Fourth of July County-Fair-Inspired Wedding at Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Marisa Hudson (28 and a director of administration) and Evan Hudson (27 and a sales consultant) got married on the Fourth of July, so they ran with the day's built-in theme. Their wedding felt like an all-American country fair filled with DIY details (made with lots of help from family members). ...

A Luxe Independence Day Wedding at Drake Hotel in Chicago, Illinois

Because their wedding took place on the Fourth of July, Lisa Suchy (26 and a teacher) and Will Magnuson (26 and a director of sales) wanted to pay homage to the United States on their wedding day. "I wanted to celebrate the holiday, but I didn't want the entire color palette to be red, white, and...

A Fourth of July Themed Wedding at Mission Oak Grill in Newburyport, Massachusetts

Anna Jones (31 and works in marketing and human resources) and Jon Merritt (24 and an artist and designer) met during college at the California Institute of the Arts when Jon accidentally stepped on Anna’s glasses. “Embarrassed and apologetic, he asked if there was anything he could do to make it...