Contemporary Inspirational Real Wedding stories

A Nature-Inspired Wedding at Eagle Mountain Golf Club in Fountain Hills, Arizona

With a palette of soft ivory, gray, green and gold hues, Lauren Garcia and Justin Brandsma planned a natural affair for their spring wedding in Fountain Hills, Arizona. The light, airy aesthetic was inspired by the setting and allowed the pair to keep the emphasis on the striking views of the sur...

A Glam, Modern Rooftop Wedding at the Westin Hotel in Sarasota, Florida

Angelica Oquendo and Jonathan Joyner pulled off an intimate, modern affair with ocean views and glam metallic touches for their wedding at the Westin Hotel. The pair took advantage of the venue’s coastal setting by hosting a rooftop ceremony and cocktail hour, giving guests a bird’s eye view of S...

An Organic, Modern Wedding at Duke Mansion in Charlotte, North Carolina

Lauren Wilson and Mark Marré fused a neutral color palette and classic blooms with acrylic touches and clean lines to give their romantic Southern wedding a punch of modern flair. The pair hosted the sophisticated soiree at Duke Mansion in Charlotte, North Carolina, drawn to the idea of juxtaposi...

A Modern Garden Wedding at the Oregon Golf Club in West Linn, Oregon

For their summer wedding in West Linn, Oregon, Charlotte Foss and Kyle Plitt envisioned a classic French garden party with a regal, romantic feel. With the florists at Seventh Stem and the planning pros at the Oregon Golf Club, the pair pulled off the elegant affair without a hitch.<br><br>The fe...

An Organic, Urban Wedding at Events at Haven in Birmingham, Alabama

Grace and Harry Arnold struck the perfect blend of urban and organic aesthetics for their elegant Southern wedding in their hometown of Birmingham, Alabama.<br><br>Events at Haven, the historic home of the Mack Truck Company, offered a unique backdrop for the celebration, with its exposed brick a...

A Minimalist Chic Garden Wedding at Mt. Hood Organic Farms in Hood River, Oregon

Delaney Elliott and Matthew Wilcox’s Labor Day wedding weekend in Hood River, Oregon, was a chic, minimalist affair that put the beauty of the Pacific Northwest front and center.<br><br>With its breathtaking views of Mt. Hood and 200 acres of park-like property, the farm offered the ultimate back...

Bohemian Ranch Wedding at Prospect House in Dripping Springs, Texas

Jordyn Forsythe (24 and a baker) wed Kyle Ashmore (25 and a banker) in a chic, modern outdoor ceremony at Prospect House in southern Texas. “Nature was a huge inspiration for our overall look,” Jordyn says. “We both loved the idea of lots of greenery and florals. We chose bright colors such as ca...

501 Union Winter Wedding

Andrew Ford (35 and a lawyer) and Jonathan Escalante (25 and self-employed) maroon, navy and gold palette paired with branch centerpieces and marble accents made for a romantic soiree at the industrial 501 Union.<br><br>Textured arrangements containing amaranthus, dahlias, pincushion proteas and ...