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A Moody, Lakeside Fall Wedding at Hotel Walloon in Walloon Lake, Michigan
On a fateful Halloween night, Nicole Jane and John Ronk's paths crossed in the fall ambiance of a Michigan restaurant, igniting a comforting connection. Nicole recalls, "The evening was like talking with an old friend we hadn't seen in years; we connected very easily and quickly." Their shared ex...
Inside the Travel-Themed Wedding of an MS Warrior Turned Van-Life Influencer
To live in the moment: It’s an elusive concept that people discuss and desire endlessly, but find profoundly difficult to achieve. But for Lita Talisman (22, a content creator and travel advisor) and Dylan Regan (28, a senior technology product manager), it’s the embodiment of living life to the ...
Brides Host a Colorful Multicultural Wedding at the Park Hyatt in Washington DC
Karen Gouws and Jordan Dewar first met in middle school, not in the hallways or classrooms, but in the boundless world of an online novel writing group. Their bond deepened with every shared word and imaginative venture as they crafted stories. Karen fondly reminisces, “It’s amazing, in hindsight...
Grooms Create a Wedding That Epitomizes Class at The Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In the bustling heart of New York City, the stars aligned for Zack Aberman and Phil Kessler, drawn together by the curious workings of digital serendipity. Zack recalls, “Having matched on three different dating apps, it almost seemed inevitable that we would cross paths.” Their initial encounter...
An Ethereal, Dreamy Wedding With Elegant Decor at the Fairmont Washington, DC
While working side by side at Marriott International, Ariana Dejan-Lenoir and Stephen Johnson kicked off their relationship on a purely professional note. Ariana recalls, “We started out as friends, which soon transformed into a love story.” The gradual shift from colleagues to confidantes and ul...
These Brides Planned a Sophisticated-Yet-Personal Wedding at Parlor Public House in Indianapolis, Indiana
Though Alexa Pratt and Amanda Duba went to the same high school, fate wouldn’t have them meet until they both attended the same college; their paths crossed at Indiana University when a mutual friend brought them together. Amanda fondly recalls, “We have a mutual best friend who introduced us, an...
A Class-Act in Modernity—These Grooms Hosted a Grand Wedding at The Filter Club in Philadelphia
Kevin Fletcher and Mark Switaj’s love story began at a birthday party, where they connected over a shared love for electronic dance music and healthcare. Kevin recalls the moment with a smile, “I thought I was so suave and asked Mark for his phone number to ‘have a chat about healthcare.’” This i...
A Vibrant Fusion of Indian and American Wedding Customs at Amaterra Winery in Portland, Oregon
Haarika Reddy and Chris Bender first laid eyes on one another during their senior year at the University of Oklahoma; in those hallowed halls, they formed a connection that would withstand the test of time and physical separation. After college, they navigated the challenges of a long-distance re...
A Three-Day Wintry Hindu and Episcopal Wedding in Washington, DC
Emily and Suneel Mudaliar’s romance, marked by shared passions and serendipitous moments, began not within the ivy-covered walls of their shared alma mater, Georgetown University, but in the bustling streets of Washington D.C., years after graduation. It was the allure of winter sports and the ze...
A Cozy, Yet Elevated Christmas Wedding in the Snow in Boise, Idaho
Grace Thompson and Dylan Gubbay's love story is the stuff of fairy tales, catalyzed in the picturesque scene of London's bustling streets. Their first encounter was nothing short of magical; as Grace fondly recalls, "The moment we met, both of us knew there was something special about the other."...
A Jungle-Inspired Wedding With Balinese Details at Valentine DTLA in Los Angeles
Ariana Chomitz and Owen Finnegan were both young when they met in Washington, DC. Their paths diverged, but fate brought them back together. “Years later, he reached out and confessed out of nowhere that he still thought about me, and I admitted that I felt the same way,” Ariana explains. Their l...
For Love and Basketball—A Japanese-American Wedding at The Harper in Costa Mesa, California
Classmate meet-cutes are genuinely some of our absolute favorites. "Joseph and I first met at pharmacy school," Nicole Watanabe begins, recounting her first time locking eyes with Joseph Wang. Their connection was almost immediate, a bond forged over shared interests and experiences. "We grew clo...
This TikTok Influencer's Garden Wedding at Wave Hill in the Bronx Could Inspire Fairytales
99% of the time, “swiping right” on a dating app won’t get you to forever—but all you need is that one time. And for Kelly Procida and Andy Stranick, it was the first time! “He was my first and only Hinge date; talk about efficiency!” laughs the bride. Their relationship blossomed, and on a chill...
Art Inspired This Wedding of Two Photographers at Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, Connecticut
A decade ago, Kaylyn Leighton and Joe Sinthavong crossed paths as photographers at a fashion start-up. "What started out as a friendship blossomed into the deepest connection we would ever know," Kaylyn fondly recalls. Their love story reached a magical turning point in Versailles during a foggy ...
This Wedding Artfully Blended Bold and Simple Details at Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina
"We met on Hinge after I saw a photo of Jamison's dog, Kaya (who was the flower girl at the wedding)!" Cara Del Duca describes the kick-start to her romance with Jamison Blazick. Being two adventurous spirits, their first date was no ordinary one. Cara remembers, "We met for a day-long adventure ...
This Couple Honored Their Blended Heritage With a Vibrant Two-Day Nigerian-American Wedding in Richmond, Virginia
When Matthew Rickert first matched with Fatimah Ogungbade on Bumble, he jumped at the opportunity to meet her for dinner--even though he had been in the middle of his own. "Not wanting to pass up the opportunity to meet such a cute lady, I quickly said yes and stashed my leftovers," Matthew recal...
An Intimate, Fantastical Treehouse Wedding at The Emerald Forest in Redmond, Washington
Chloe Smeby and Joseph (JD) Torres share a love story that blossomed within the disciplined corridors of the military, where their paths first crossed. Chloe recalls, “My husband and I started out as just friends.” Their friendship, rooted in that innocent camaraderie, grew quietly over the years...
Disco Cowboys, Prepare to Swoon Over This Retro Wedding at The Addison Grove in Austin, Texas
A chance encounter at a local dive bar in Kenmore, Washington, sparked the beginning of Nikki Lang and Dustin Bowman’s forever. Fast forward to a magical moment at Disney World, where Dustin planned a surprise that would forever change their lives. “He proposed in a secluded enclave at the France...
Moroccan Flair Meets Sophistication at This Wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, California
Thanks to some crafty matchmaking by friends, Clara Serruya and Noah Tenser embarked on a whirlwind romance. "We went on one date and hardly spent a day apart since," explains Clara. Their relationship led to a magical proposal at Villa San Michele in Capri, Italy, where Noah romantically got dow...
This Couple Planned a Chic City Hall Elopement in San Francisco, California, Before Stopping by a Coffee Shop to Celebrate
It started with two lattes and a chance encounter at a cozy city café. Jewels Figueroa and Maddisson (Maddie) Leavitt, both new to the city and in pursuit of fresh starts, found something unexpected amid their solo journeys. “Our first date included meeting each other’s cats and making plans for ...
This DJ Bride Mixed Beats at the Reception of Her Garden Wedding at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland
There's something so compelling and enthralling about a well-written love song. And for this musically minded couple—their real-life journey was worthy of a chart-topping hit. From the beginning, music has been a bond that's united Dominique (Dom) Young (a firefighter/EMT) and Doneshia (DJ Chan D...
Family Was the Heart and Soul of This Pastel Wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC
Rebecca Walters and Andrew Hahm’s story began subtly during their college years. The bride recalls, “Though we did not talk that much at this point, apparently, Andrew thought I was cute from the start.” A shared meal with friends kickstarted a deeper connection. “While we ate and got to know eac...
See Inside Influencer Carobi Parada's Destination Wedding at a Historic Villa in Guatemala
We love a romance where paths cross a second, third or fourth time before cupid truly strikes. This was the case for Carobi Parada and Maxwell McCoy. Though they attended the same high school, they rarely encountered one another, as Carobi was a grade above Maxwell. It wasn’t until after graduati...