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This Wedding Brought Bursts of Color and Lush Greenery to the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch in Colorado

Washington, DC, residents Puja Bhatia (33 and a lawyer) and Kunal Patel (33 and a consultant) changed up Indian tradition for their destination wedding celebration. “We were going for culturally inspired bohemian style,” Puja says. “I was inspired by the colors around us in the Colorado mountains...

A Romantic Black-Tie Wedding at Filoli Historic House and Garden in Woodside, California

Just a few weeks before their California wedding Shanah and Mitchell made the difficult decision to downsize their wedding from 200 people to 28. Not only that, but they also decided to relocate the wedding to Filoli Historic House and Garden in Woodside, California. Despite the last-minute chang...

A Romantic Wedding With Traditional Nigerian Elements at The Cummer Museum in Jacksonville, Florida

“Incorporating my Nigerian culture was incredibly important to us,” Tope Leyimu (31 and an attorney) says of her wedding to Eric Stallings (32 and a human resources administrator). Tope wore a traditional Nigerian outfit that her aunt made for the reception, while Eric coordinated in a flowing ag...

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...

A Romantic Wedding at Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine, California, Filled With Sweet Peas

Davina Kim (33 and an event stylist) and Elliot Lee (34 and a physician) planned their guest-centric celebration in just two weeks. Having worked in the industry for three years, Davina had a vision and a host of vendor friends, whom she called “friendors,” who could make her dream happen. Davina...

Beachfront Hindu-American Fusion Wedding the Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria, Florida

Melissa Graves (35 and an actor) and Mehul Gulati (37 and works in software development) brought India to Florida in three days of cross cultural wedding events, culminating in Hindu and American ceremonies. At the prewedding mehndi party, henna artists decorated hands of bridesmaids and female g...

This Couple Threaded Hot Pink Throughout Their Glam Wedding at Sagamore Pendry Hotel in Baltimore

Lauren Beamon (36 and an event planner) and Tarik Dickens’ (46 and a real estate investor) love story is the stuff of rom-coms. “We were walking down the street in Miami, going in two different directions and locked eyes,” Lauren says. “Although it was a magical moment, we, unfortunately, didn’t ...

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...

Vibrant Shades of Red and Orange Wowed at This Wedding at Overbrook House in Massachusetts

Niyati and Nick's at Overbrook House in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts was inspired by "Niyati's Indian heritage, Nick's Italian roots and our shared love for Cape Cod. Nestled in the woods of Buzzards Bay, Overbrook House offered the perfect rustic feel with multiple onsite locations and expansive...

An Intimate Family-Focused Minimony at the World Peace Rose Gardens in Sacramento, California

Alexia and Bryan wed in an intimate minimony surrounded by a limited number of friends and family, an abundance of fragrant roses and endless love. While the COVID-19 pandemic forced the couple to change their wedding plans, Alexia and Bryan look back on their joy-filled wedding day at the World ...

A Rustic-Meets-Cultural Wedding at The Forest in Wappapello, Missouri

Kanwal Haq and Shiraz Bheda wanted to have a traditional Pakistani wedding weekend while also celebrating Kanwal's roots in southeast Missouri. The colorful wedding weekend included a Mehndi the evening before the wedding followed by a traditional wedding ceremony and plenty of merriment the next...

One Couple's Purple-and-Mauve Wedding at Chabad of Parkland in Florida

It was essential to Faith Niece and Ben Goldberg that their wedding at Chabad of Parkland in Florida both honor their Orthodox Jewish faith without sacrificing style. "We wanted a romantic and moody winter wedding with large floral, velvet and gold accents. We had to balance finding a large enoug...

This Couple Included a Traditional German Log Cutting Ceremony as Part of Their Wedding in Virginia

In honor of Althea's German heritage and Seyi's Nigerian background, the couple planned a multicultural wedding at The Estate at Independence in Midlothian, Virginia, to celebrate their marriage. To start the day, the couple exchanged vows at Sycamore Presbyterian Church. Following their wedding ...

A Romantic Burgundy-and-White Wedding at the Durham Convention Center in North Carolina

For Deema and Khaled it was love at first sight, at a grocery store! "Believe it or not, I met Khalid at a Harris Teeter about 9 years ago. I never thought I was going to meet my future spouse in a grocery store—I always thought that was just a running joke that people made. I was with my best fr...

A Confetti-Filled Multicultural Backyard Minimony in Westbury, New York

Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced Imaan and Samir to shift their wedding plans, the couple came up with a creative way to make the most of a hard situation. Imaan and Samir decided to postpone their traditional Pakistani wedding events, but they kept their original wedding date so they didn't...

This Intimate Minimony at Brooklyn Winery was Officiated Remotely

Carrie and Jonathan Durbin's, "wedding plans started and stopped a few times, all for logistical reasons. Most recently, we had been planning to be married in June. We were planning a small wedding in Brooklyn, but the pandemic changed that. Even if it had been safe to gather, much of Jonathan's ...

An Autumn Wedding at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, South Carolina, with Vibrant Tropical Blooms

LaToya and Elliott, "wanted a wedding worthy of an oil painting's depiction; one that is timeless and worth reveling for generations to come. From this thought, everything else was born." LaToya shares how she's "always wanted a fall wedding, thanks to it being my favorite season. Fall is the per...

A Bold and Eclectic Wedding at The Space HTX in Houston, Texas

Megan and Manny's main priority with their wedding was to "make it feel uniquely and truly us," Megan says. "I'm an interior designer, so naturally I had a million ideas at the beginning, but throughout the process, I kept reminding myself of the big picture and making sure everything we chose wa...

A Pair of Pharmacists Paid Homage to Their Careers During Their Dove Ridge Vineyard Wedding in Texas

Kathleen and Steven met while doing their pharmaceutical practicums at a CVS pharmacy and decided to pay homage to their medical careers when it came time to design their wedding at Dove Ridge Vineyard in Weatherford, Texas. "We met working at CVS Pharmacy when we were both finishing our doctorat...

A Dominican and Cambodian-American Wedding in Centerport, New York

Kanha and Jilson  hail from Cambodia and the Dominican Republic, respectively, and “it was important for us to have flowers and details that reminded us of that,”Kanha says. Their love for travel—especially to the Caribbean—also inspired the day’s theme. “Our goal was for guests to feel like they...

A Classic-Chic Wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island

When you marry at St. Mary’s Church Newport, where John F. and Jackie Kennedy wed, a classic celebration is in order. “I am a sucker for a traditional wedding,” Vanessa says. She and Franklin (Frankie) planned a timeless seaside reception at Belle Mer, filling the clean space with white flowers, ...

A St. Patrick's Day Wedding Filled with Personal Details in Plano, Texas

For their St. Patrick’s Day wedding, Elizabeth (Lizzie) and Scott honored their Irish heritages. The ceremony on the front porch of Lizzie’s childhood home included two versions of the Irish Blessing, one recited and one sung, while the bride wore a Claddagh ring, a Celtic symbol of love. Shades ...

An Intimate Alfresco Wedding in the Texas Hill Country at Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs, Texas

Though Ashley designs weddings for her nine to five, when it came time to organize her own celebration with Daniel, she had to pause. “I initially wanted a wedding in Italy but realized that some of our closest family members wouldn’t be able to make the trip abroad,” Ashley says. “Instead, we ch...