This Couple Exchanged Vows on an Urban Rooftop for Their Eclectic Wedding in Detroit, Michigan

Instead of her usual position behind the camera, Nicole Gafa (25 and a wedding photographer) was the star subject alongside her spouse, Kara Keinz (22 and a coffeehouse manager) at their October nuptials. The pair opted for an intimate celebration, complete with minimal decor to accent their venu...

These Grooms Celebrated Their Palm Springs, California, Wedding with a Modern Luxury Theme

David Canfield (26 and an entertainment journalist) and Andrew Quintana (26 and a writer) brought a luxe, modern flair to their wedding in Palm Springs that blended seamlessly with the region's retro vibe to create a memorable desert getaway to celebrate their union. "It was important to us to cr...

Sleek Taper Candles Illuminated This Black-Tie Wedding at The Four Seasons in Atlanta, Georgia

For their modern, refined wedding, Ben Touchette and Adam Rimes needed a space the was equally as chic to host their black-tie affair. The couple chose the 50th floor penthouse space at Atlanta's Four Seasons hotel as the venue. ". While the hotel has several locations where you can get married,...

A Love of Bicycles Inspired This Couple's Wedding at The Foundry in Long Island City, New York

A shared love of biking inspired much of Evan Seigerman and Marc Schechter's wedding day at The Foundry in Long Island City, New York. Illustrated bike spokes appeared on much of the couple's stationery and tiny bicycle figurines were even used to hold guests' place cards. The bike spoke motif ma...

The Stars Were Perfectly Aligned at This Celestial-Inspired Wedding in Long Beach, California

Janise Whitmore and Kelsi Barron looked to the stars when planning their wedding in California, coming up with a celestial theme and navy, mauve and gold color palette. "We just wanted the whole space to radiate with love and fun. We throw a mean house party and wanted our wedding to have an ele...

Bold Colors and Epic Fashion Set Apart This Wedding at The Children's Museum of Denver in Colorado

On the twenty-first night of September, Alex Cobell (33 and a Denver city employee) and True Apodaca (37 and a lobbyist) hosted a celebration totally worthy of the Earth, Wind & Fire disco-pop anthem—it even had icon-named tables. Inspired by Game of Thrones, a “Queenz Guard” escorted Alex (i...

Dinosaurs Made an Appearance at this Greenery-Filled Wedding at The Joule Hotel in Dallas, Texas

Planning a wedding that was reflective of their relationship and unique personalities was of utmost importance to Toby Camilleri and Joey Donovan. "When thinking about our wedding we knew that while we would honor some traditions, we would only do things we wanted. We didn't want to be bound by t...

Confetti and Basketball Lent a Unique Twist to This Classic Wedding in Kansas City, Missouri

Emma Plese (27 and a teacher) and Livi Abney (31 and working in business management) know a thing or two about merriment. The couple entered their festive reception with a shower of confetti and ended the night joined by all their guests in a group hug, with non-stop dancing in between. It’s easy...

There Was No Shortage of Glitter at This Glamorous New Year's Eve Wedding in Temecula, California

From the moment Troy Solomon and Ian Mofford conveyed their wedding dress code, guests knew they were in for a giant disco fete. The couple told guests to “pretend you’re going to the flashiest New Year’s Eve party ever—what would you want to wear?” That very sentiment set the tone for the sparkl...

Butterfly Details Filled This Romantic Wedding at Neo on Locust in St. Louis, Missouri

Alex Milligan (27 and a pediatric clinical pharmacist) and Ryan Koons (29 and a community living manager) took involving family in your wedding to a whole new level. An entourage of eight neices and nephews served as wedding attendants, Ryan’s sisters threw the couple a “Bro-dal Thunderstorm,” in...

A Mid-Century Modern Ballroom Wedding at Kimpton Hotel Born in Denver, Colorado

Matthew and Phillip hosted an elegant soiree full of contemporary and stylish details. "Our design aesthetic was meant to capture the natural aspects of our favorite places: the forests of the Pacific Northwest, the expanse of Colorado and the South with fall colors," the couple says. "We chose t...

A Modern, Romantic Garden Wedding at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida

When hosting their wedding, Josh Littleton and Nick D'Ambra gave a modern twist to an elegant garden party. Their color palette focused on gray, canary yellow and green with hints of navy. And the venue, the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, combined indoor and outdoor event spaces. "We were...

A Modern, Whimsical Wedding at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California

As collectors of Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) memorabilia, Joe Goldman and Adam Green hosted a wedding inspired by the airline. They included plenty of mid-century modern details, as well as actual décor from the airline and the Pan Am Experience (an aviation-themed film studio in Los Ange...

A Modern Wedding with Live Performances at The Bougainvillea Estate in Indio, California

Jeffrey Consoletti and Robert Czechowicz had a mini-destination wedding in Palm Springs, which is one of their favorite getaway vacation spots from their hometown of Los Angeles. The three-day affair started with a ”Roasts & Toasts" comedy show and dinner at The Chateau at Lake La Quinta, and...

A Classic Hawaiian-Inspired Wedding at the Martin Johnson House in La Jolla, California

Nick Sidney and Kip Hustace wed at the Martin Johnson House, which is part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California. "We both grew up near the ocean—Nick in San Diego and Kip in Hawaii—so we wanted an oceanside celebration from the get-go," the couple says. "The Martin J...

A Romantic and Modern Wedding at The Bride and The Bauer in Kansas City, Missouri

Alana Rock and Clair Henderson had a classic wedding with touches of modernity.  "For the most part, our wedding was traditional, but we also wanted our queerness to shine through," Clair says. At the loft-style ceremony site, gold chiavari chairs were topped with eucalyptus greenery and pink flo...

A Modern Loft Wedding at Ravenswood Event Center in Chicago, Illinois

Trent Compton and Todd Scheff tied the knot at Ravenswood Event Center, a vintage car and neon sign warehouse in Chicago. They started the day by getting ready together in their nearby neighborhood, then they met their 180 guests for a modern, unique celebration. The ceremony took place in a room...

An Industrial Winter Wedding at Salvage One in Chicago, Illinois

Geneva and Anne Wahl had a cozy winter wedding full of moody and deep tones, unique flower arrangements and antique-gold elements. Their venue, Salvage One in Chicago, doubles as an antique store during the day, decorated with plenty of industrial accents. "We walked down the aisle along antique ...

An Elegant Outdoor Wedding at Van Dusen Mansion in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Allen Ondrachek (30 and a product sourcing and development manager at Shutterfly) and Chris Ryan (28 and a product designer at Target) saw their wedding as an opportunity to throw a fun and light-hearted, but sophisticated celebration. Beneath an iron arch covered with vines, willow branches and ...

A Lively Modern Wedding at Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles, California

Marcus Kaye and Chris Rallo wed at the Heritage Square Museum because they loved the old-world charm of the buildings—but they also incorporated plenty of modern, eclectic touches into their day. "Our wedding took place amidst a bunch of old Victorian homes and an old church," Marcus says. "We kn...

A Casual Waterside Wedding at Lake Shore Resort in Saugatuck, Michigan

Robert Fleming and Michael Biegel sought to plan a wedding that would surprise their guests. "It was very important to us that we had an original or unique spin on everything," Robert says. The surprise factor started with the save-the-dates, which only included two bits of information—the locati...

A Rustic Outdoor Wedding at Canyon Run Ranch in Pleasant Hill, Ohio

While planning their wedding, Michael Platt (28 and an ob-gyn resident physician) put in long hours at the hospital, and Zane Faulkner (29 and a clinical psychology doctoral student) was busy with his dissertation. So at their DIY event, the grooms just wanted to relax. They envisioned a celebrat...

A Travel-Themed Tropical Wedding at a Private Estate in Oahu, Hawaii

Randy Hecht and Jason Iselt wed on a private estate in Oahu, Hawaii, in a tropical celebration that was both colorful and aviation-centric. "With my spouse being a pilot, I felt it would just add something special to our day to incorporate aviation into it," Jason says. The grooms wore blue suits...