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This Surprise Proposal Turned Into a Whimsical Same-Day Wedding at The Hummingbird Temple in Hollywood Hills, California

There’s a reason grand whirlwind relationships anchor so many blockbuster hits—they’re just so romantic. Persis Kham- batta (34, a real estate agent) and Crystal Ramos’ (34, a clinical specialist) entire relationship has been like a real-life fairy tale. So it’s no surprise that the day these two...

One Couple's Personalized Waterfront Wedding at Ocean Key Resort in Key West, Florida

2022 saw a rise in domestic destination weddings, and Katie and Kaitlin were one of the many couples who found it more appealing to stay within the United States. The uncertainty of border-crossing regulations, paired with unprecedented travel delays, means that many to-be-weds who may have previ...

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...

Epic Signature Cocktails and Chic Decor Wowed at This Tampa Wedding at The Current Hotel

Miguel Fuller, radio personality and host of Miguel and Holly on I Heart Radio's Hits 961,  and Abe Gadikian, a small business owner, celebrated their marriage with a chic, modern wedding at The Current Hotel in Tampa, Florida. A black, white and silver color palette anchored the celebration whic...

A Romantic Autumn Elopement in New York City's Central Park

Although they live in California, Jessika and Alex love New York City and decided to elope in Central Park. "The inspiration behind our day was the balance of nature and the city, a space where we could truly be ourselves and embrace the quiet and busy energy together," explains the couple. "Our ...

Hydrangeas Filled Every Part of This Wedding at The Cliff House in Cape Neddick, Maine

Few people understand the strain of the pandemic as much as health care workers Smita Sihag (42 and a surgeon) and Christina Valente (30 and a health care administrator). Which is why it was so special for the couple to have the chance to celebrate their love with their nearest and dearest, despi...

This Rooftop Urban Garden Wedding at Brooklyn Grange Farm Had Stunning Views of New York City

Celebrating their beloved city was paramount for Brianna Brandon (30 and a vice president of operational excellence and risk management at a bank) and Meaghan Collins (30 and chief of staff at a venture capital firm) when planning their wedding. “We are Brooklynites and love this city,” explains ...

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 ...

One Couple's Glam Black-and-White Ballroom Wedding at Hotel Kansas City in Missouri

To celebrate their marriage, Chase and Pranith planned a glam, extravagant black-and-white ballroom wedding at Hotel Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri. With flower-filled invitations designed by Pranith, the couple asked 50 of their closest loved ones to celebrate with them at the hotel weddin...

One Couple's Whimsical Blue-and-Green Microwedding at The Tinsmith in Madison, Wisconsin

Ross and Corey tied the knot with a whimsical loft wedding at The Tinsmith in Madison, Wisconsin, anchored by a blue-and-green color palette. Instead of filling the day with flower arrangements, the couple leaned into a greenery-centric look that added vibrancy to the industrial loft venue space....

This Couple Chose an Edgy Black-and-White Palette for Their Wedding at Clay Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida

It’s not hard to see why some colors are considered timeless. To celebrate their marriage, Aneesha and Keisha planned a whimsical, yet edgy, wedding with a color palette of black, white and blush at Clay Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida. While the color palette they settled on is a classic, the c...

After 38 Years Together, This Couple Said "I Do" at The Vista at Applewood Golf Course in Colorado

Magda and Edna have been partners for 38 years and celebrated their lasting love with a classic wedding at The Vista at Applewood Golf Course in Golden, Colorado. Despite a light sprinkling of rain, the formal white-and-gold wedding came together beautifully. <br><br>"We met when I was 19 and Edn...

This Couple Filled Their Baltimore Wedding With Fried Chicken, Champagne and a Drag Show

Eric and Brandon had a two-part wedding in Baltimore, Maryland. To start, they exchanged vows with an intimate ceremony and brunch at Alma, a local Venezuelan restaurant. Then, later in the day, the couple hosted a relaxed backyard "block party"-inspired wedding for a larger group of friends comp...

A Colorful, Tropical Wedding at Moli'i Gardens on Oahu's North Shore in Hawaii

Vibrant, bold color filled every corner of T Kira and Hannah’s wedding at Moli'i Gardens on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii. “Our number one priority was to create a wedding experience that felt personal, something that told a story about us as individuals and as a couple,” explains the couple ...

A Rainbow-Hued Wedding at the Tree of Life in Audubon Park in New Orleans, Louisiana

Jazmin and Jessica chose a vibrant rainbow color palette for their wedding the Tree of Life in Audubon Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. "Our love story inspired our wedding day," explains the couple. "Our story was a whirlwind, a true adventure with unexpected twists and turns. We wanted our day t...

A Classic Wedding at the Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels, Maryland, Followed by Sailing

Imagine waking up in the middle of the woods in France and suddenly you stumble upon a fresh picnic surrounded by flowers—that’s exactly the vibe William (Will) Peters (24) and Theodore (Ted) Gendron (27) wanted to capture with their waterfront wedding. “A woodland fall ball, if you will,” says T...

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 Regal Blue-and-Gold Wedding at the Renaissance Atlanta Gateway Hotel

When it came time to plan their wedding at the Renaissance Atlanta Gateway Hotel, Justin and Derrick set about creating a regal event "fit for a king." Justin explains that "when we started planning the wedding day, we had all kinds of ideas for the look of the wedding. We wanted a grand over-the...

This Couple Casually Eloped on the Beach at Bluesiam Villas in Phuket, Thailand

Although the COVID-19 pandemic meant that Chase and Allen were forced to postpone their destination wedding, the duo decided to go ahead and celebrate their marriage with an intimate beach elopement at Bluesiam Villas in Phuket, Thailand. After an oceanview vow exchange, the couple celebrated wit...

One Couple's Stylish Christmas-Themed Wedding at the Boo Cat Club in St. Louis, Missouri

Frank and Steven tapped local designer and friend “to create the entire graphic look” for their wedding—including shaping the pair’s astrological signs into a monogram logo reminiscent of a mountain. The botanical-inspired suite set the tone for a day accented with gold details, red flowers, wint...

The Quote “Don’t Delay Joy” Inspired This Couple's Backyard Wedding in Winnetka, Illinois

To say that Danny and Marco have been on the same wavelength since the start of their relationship would be quite an understatement. To set the scene, when Marco offered hockey tickets for one of their first dates, Danny replied jokingly, “I’ll go, but only for the nachos.” Naturally, Marco took ...

A Green-and-White Palette This Wedding at Lindley-Scott House in Azusa, California, a Timeless Vibe

When it came to planning their wedding at Lindley-Scott House in Azusa, California, Linda and Jen prioritized making the day "an infusion of who Jen and I are as people," explains Linda. "We both love vintage music, outfits and an overall vintage feel so that was our primary mindset when setting ...

A Seven Magic Mountains Elopement in Las Vegas, Nevada, Packed With Cultural Details

Jessica (Jess) and SC celebrated their marriage with an intimate elopement in the desert outside Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple jokes that their elopement was really more of a "quasi elopement-meets-destination wedding."  Jess explains that the couple "just wanted to marry each other with no frill...