Protestant Inspirational Real Wedding stories

A Vibrant Emerald-and-Coral Wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida

Rachel and Eric's wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida, was bold and beautiful. The couple selected a vibrant emerald-and-coral color palette that informed much of the big day's aesthetic. "Our wedding day was amazing," recalls Rachel. "I had always envisioned an elegant bl...

This Couple's Wedding at Villa Del Cardinale in Italy Included a Foot-Washing Unity Ceremony

What's more romantic than a lakeside celebration in Italy? That's right, nothing! To celebrate their marriage, Crystal and Matteo planned a waterfront wedding complete with a faith-filled Christian ceremony and a festive reception. "Our wedding took place in a beautiful city outside of Rome, Ital...

A Waterfront Wedding at Celebrations at the Bay in Pasadena, Maryland, With an All-White Palette

To complement the light-and-airy vibe of their seaside wedding venue, Jesslyn and Gary decided to plan a wedding with an all-white color palette and even asked wedding guests to stick to a white dress code. Jesslyn explains that she'd always dreamt of an all-white wedding and the elegance of the ...

A Rustic Orange-and-Blue Farm Wedding in Chadbourn, North Carolina, With Avian Details

Family and legacy were at the center of Alexandria (Alex) Noble (29 and an event planner and designer) and Karl Williams’ (30 and a sponsor contracts analyst) wedding. Even the ground where the couple tied the knot carried immense meaning: The day took place on Alex’s grandparents’ homestead in N...

It's Hard to Believe This Wedding Took Place at Villa de la Vina in Angora Hills, California, Not Italy

Although Tiffany and Antonio tied the knot in Angora Hills, California, they drew inspiration heavily from Italy, a destination they fell in love with during a trip early on in their relationship. "A few years ago during a trip to Italy, Antonio and I got to spend a few days in Positano and explo...

One Couple's Glam White-and-Gold Wedding at The Lace House in Columbia, South Carolina

To celebrate their marriage, Maleeah and Jahlen hosted a glam white-and-gold spring wedding at The Lace House in Columbia, South Carolina. To complement the venue's beautiful greenery-filled garden space, the couple kept their color palette minimal and let neutral hues with pops of metallic shine...

Fly Fishing Inspired This Elegant Green-and-White Wedding at Martis Camp in Truckee, California

Anne and Charlie's shared love of fly fishing has always been central to their relationship so when it came time to plan their wedding at Martis Camp in Truckee, California, selecting a fly fishing theme was an easy decision. "Of many shared interests and experiences, however, none was more impor...

The Bride Rocked a Black Dress for This Glam Wedding at Mt. Washington Mill Dye House in Baltimore

Nakia and Eric tied the knot with a glam wedding at Mt. Washington Mill Dye House in Baltimore, Maryland, and filled the event with a romantic color palette of blush, gold, black and bronze. From balloon installations to a champagne escort card wall, the entire event was truly epic. The most epic...

Lawn Games Filled This Couple's Relaxed Backyard Wedding Reception in Ann Arbor, Michigan

To celebrate their union, Yvette and John exchanged vows with a backyard wedding ceremony at a private residence in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Following their vow exchange, the couple celebrated alongside loved ones with a relaxed reception that included plenty of festive lawn games. "On July 12th, we ...

This Eclectic Rooftop Wedding at The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, Had the Couple Jumping for Joy

To celebrate their love story, which began with a "New Girl"-worthy meet-cute, Julia and Randy welcomed guests to the rooftop of The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, for an eclectic tented wedding reception with a colorful palette and iconic downtown views. Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced the ...

One Couple's Peony-Packed Elopement in New York City's Central Park

Karen and Didier originally planned to wed in Montauk, New York, however, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the couple to postpone those plans. With their Montauk wedding off the table, Karen and Didier pivoted to an elopement in Central Park in the heart of New York City. “Getting married in Central ...

This Wedding at Citron in Baltimore, Maryland, Was Filled With Glam Shades of Blush and Gold

For their restaurant wedding at Citron in Baltimore, Maryland, Candice and Gerald settled on a blush-and-cream color palette filled with gold touches that brought a glamorous aesthetic to the celebration. The duo wanted their day to feel over-the-top and they "wanted every small detail to make a ...

One Couple's Pink-and-Peach Rooftop Wedding at The Faulkner in Jackson, Mississippi

To celebrate their marriage, Kristen and Bill exchanged vows on the rooftop of The Faulkner overlooking downtown Jackson, Mississippi. After tying the knot the couple and their guests celebrated with a vibrant reception filled with a sherbet-inspired peach-and-purple color palette. Kristen is a p...

Orange, Pink and Red Brought a Sunset-Inspired Vibe to This Backyard Wedding in Norfolk, Virginia

Hunter and Rich initially planned to tie the knot in Lake Tahoe, California, but as a result of the COVOD-19 pandemic the duo pivoted their wedding plans and ended up celebrating their union with a backyard wedding in Norfolk, Virginia inspired by the vibrant hues seen as the sun goes down. "We s...

This Wedding at The William Aiken House in Charleston, South Carolina, Was the Epitome of Elegant

Although Megan and Chase reside in Chicago, their love story began in Charleston so it was only fitting that the duo returned to the Lowcountry to tie the knot. For their elegant garden wedding, Megan and Chase filled the day with details inspired by both locales. From Chicago hot dogs on the men...

Pops of Red Filled This Autumn Wedding at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in Texas

Jo Carol and Mark tied the knot on a crisp fall day with an intimate vow exchange in the Japanese Gardens at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden before heading over for a brunch reception at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth to celebrate their marriage. To add even more joy to the occasion, the entir...

Gold and White Set the Tone at This Glam Wedding at Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando, Florida

Esther and Damola's wedding was truly a globetrotting affair—the Maryland-based duo chose Florida as their wedding venue but the inspiration for the big day came straight for the rolling hills of Tuscany. To add to the global inspiration many of the guests attending even sported British-inspired ...

Indonesian Culture Melded With Boho Style at This Wedding at Sacred Sands in Joshua Tree, California

Together, Nashya Sadono (28 and a city park planner) and Scottie Jensen (27 and a chef) brought a taste of Indonesia to their favorite place, Joshua Tree. “We incorporated my culture into our wedding in every way we could,” Nashya says. Scottie and the couple’s ring bearer, Nashya’s nephew, rocke...

A Whimsical Waterfront Wedding at The Branford House in Groton, Connecticut

Diahna Wood (30 and a conference coordinator) and Lovell Patton (34 and a computer specialist) each had a unique vision for their wedding day­. “I loved the idea of an enchanted, whimsical wedding with rustic touches,” Diahna says. “Lovell’s style leans more classic. I wanted to incorporate both ...

This Couple Included Filipino and Mizo Traditions in Their Wedding at The Winslow in Baltimore

<br>Ahead of their wedding, the couple took engagement portraits in traditional Filipino attire to honor their heritage. “JJ’s top is called a Barong Tagalog made out of pineapple fabric, which is the national dress for Filipino men. The top I wore is called Kawrchung and the skirt is called Puan...

A Fashion-Forward, Urban Wedding at Turner Hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ashley and Anthony eloped last year but still wanted to have a larger wedding celebration with family after the fact. However, their initial plans were derailed when the pandemic hit and forced the couple to delay their celebration. With a bit of patience and some replanning, the couple was able ...

A Flower-Filled Private Estate Microwedding in Baltimore, Maryland, With a Peach Color Palette

When Trisha and Jeff had their holiday pictures taken at a romantic private estate with a European aesthetic, the couple realized the space would be the perfect backdrop for their nuptials. "Oddly enough we had our Christmas pictures taken at the house and we loved the way that our home photograp...

Velvet and Jewel Tones Set Apart This Glam Wedding at Hidden Waters in Waxahachie, Texas

For their wedding at Hidden Waters in Waxahachie, Texas, Marcus and Carla incorporated velvet and jewel tones into their design to complement the event venue's regal feel. Plants can be seen growing all around the brick estate so the duo chose to lean into the garden vibe with roses and greenery ...