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Fearon & Michael: A Spring Wedding in Littleton, CO

Fearon and Michael chose ivory, khaki, and pale pink with gold accents as the colors for their spring wedding. “I was going for a very classic look, sort of Ralph Lauren meets Kate Spade,” Fearon recalls. The Bride Fearon Carner, 28 The Groom Michael (Mike) Perry, 31 The Date May 3 It wasn’t ex...

Jen & Neil: A Spring Wedding in Pittsboro, NC

Out with some friends but wary of the pickup scene, Neil and Jennifer struck up a conversation at a bar one night. Nothing came of their meeting at the time, but a few months later, Jen found herself still thinking of the amiable stranger to whom she’d so enjoyed talking. As she tried to muster u...

Danyel & Elliott: An Outdoor Wedding in Monterey Hills, CA

Danyel and Elliott's wedding was informal but sophisticated, and filled with whimsical touches. The Bride Danyel Smith The Groom Elliott Wilson The Date June 11 Danyel, 40, and Elliott, 35, are driven, hardworking people. She’s from California, he’s from New York. They’re both accomplished auth...

Melissa & Will: An Autumn Wedding in Estes Park, CO

Warm autumn colors combined with an acron motif set the tone for Melissa and Will's autumn nuptials. The Bride Melissa Dolan, a 28-year-old office manager The Groom William Morgan, a 31-year-old senior security architect The Date September 30 Soon after they started dating, Melissa and William ...

Nicole & Tim: A Casual Wedding in St. Paul, MN

Timing is everything for Nicole Iverson and Tim Yenter. They were fast friends in college, and never confessed their true feelings for one another until senior year. The Bride Nicole Iverson The Groom Tim Yenter The Date April 25 But after graduation they went their separate ways until Tim to...

Kristen & Ashley: A Pink Wedding in Bar Harbor, ME

Ashley Carrier may have proposed to Kristen Dame on a cold Maine morning, but their lush summer wedding was anything by chilly. The couple exchanged vows against a backdrop of beautiful harbor views and ended the celebration with a sunset cruise. The Bride Kristen Dame, 30, graphic designer The ...

Erika & Casey: A Casual Wedding in Vinalhaven, ME

Relaxed, at-home elegance was the key theme at Erika and Casey's fall wedding -- even a major wedding-day glitch couldn't ruin the laid back vibe. THE BRIDE Erika Edwards, 29, biology PhD student THE GROOM Casey Dunn, 27, biology PhD student THE DATE September 6 As college undergrads in Califor...

Liz & Craig: A Summer Wedding in Pompey, NY

Liz O’Hara was a college student, waiting tables on the side, when she met Craig Formoza. He had wandered into her restaurant for a bite to eat with a friend—who, coincidentally, was the boyfriend (and now husband) of Liz’s good friend and co-worker. Ever since this chance restaurant meeting the ...

Amy & Curt: A Casual Wedding in Poulsbo, WA

Amy Kilbridge and Curt Thompson share a love of adventure and the outdoors. They dated for two years when Curt proposed during a romantic surprise trip to a secluded hot springs up in the mountains. The Bride Amy Kilbridge The Groom Curt Thompson The Date September 17 When it came time to pick...

Kim & Wayne: An Outdoor Wedding in Hellam, PA

Kim Gochenauer and Wayne Stevens achieved a romantic feel for their wedding day with espresso and ivory hues plus a sweet country-style setting at a Central Pennsylvania bed-and-breakfast. The Bride Kimberly M Gochenauer, 30, hair stylist The Groom Wayne Stevens, 35, architect The Date Septembe...

Brooke & John: A Pink Wedding in Aurora, OH

With cheerful floral arrangements in bright and pale shades of pink, Brooke Wells and John Costin’s wedding day exuded a garden feel -- even though the entire event was held indoors. The BrideBrooke Wells, 26, dietician The GroomJohn Costin, 29, surgeon The DateMay 21 It was a rainy day in May...

Renee & David: A Rustic Wedding in Cottage Grove, MN

Both outdoor enthusiasts practically from birth, Renee Loiselle and David Fawcett met while on a whitewater kayaking trip. The Bride Renee Loiselle, 32, IT consultant The Groom David Fawcett, 37, application developer The Date October 10 The nature-loving couple knew they wanted a fall wedding...

Katie & Walker: A Casual Wedding in Kansas City, KS

Their friends always knew they were perfect for each other, but it took a summer of studying abroad in Italy to convince Katie and Walker that they might be destined for more than friendship. It took us a couple of years to figure it out for ourselves, laughs Katie. THE BRIDE Katie Bradford THE ...

Megan & John: A Casual Wedding in Bolton, MA

Megan Massicotte was a grad student at Columbia University in New York City when she met Brooklynite John Colella at a lounge on the Upper West side. The Bride Megan Massicotte The Groom John Colella The Date August 28 Though he planned to head home early that night, John tagged along with Meg...

Mary Lindsey & Chris: A Casual Celebration in Raleigh, NC

On Chris Blanton and Mary Lindsey Miller's first dinner date, a huge fireworks display coincidentally erupted over them at the end of the night. THE BRIDE Mary Lindsey Miller, 22, nonprofit project coordinator THE GROOM Chris Blanton, 23, student minister THE DATE April 17 On the second date, ...

Holly & Craig: A Summer Wedding in Estes Park, CO

Since she's the youngest of eight, it's no surprise that family is extremely important to Holly. There are 21 years separating me from the oldest, so I really have a lot of people who raised me, she says. Craig is well aware of this. After less than two months of dating, Craig asked Holly's paren...

Stefanie & Peter: A Casual Wedding in Concordia, MO

Stefanie and Peter's wedding took place at the bride’s family’s farm in Concordia, Missouri. The Bride Stefanie Furry, 28, social worker The Groom Peter Nelson, 26, sales representative The Date June 1 Stefanie and Peter wanted to share with their guests the natural beauty and serenity that the...

Tasha & Nathan: A Casual Wedding in Rutherfordton, NC

When Tasha and Nathan began dating in high school, they knew they were destined to marry. The Bride Tasha Crowe, 20, a student The Groom Nathaniel Green, 21, general contractor The Date June 12 So when it came time for Nathan to propose, he took their fortune into his own hands -- at sunset on ...

Gillian & John: A Beach Wedding in Jupiter, FL

On November 11, 2001, Gillian Burchell's mother observed her daughter standing before a selection of three potential wedding gowns. Mused Mom, How many brides wake up on their wedding day and say, 'What should I wear today?' THE BRIDE Gillian Burchell THE GROOM John Castiglione THE DATE Novembe...

Amberley & Doug: A Casual Wedding in Birmingham, AL

Amberley and Doug wed with a lilac and white palette and a fun-filled celebration at the bride's family's Alabama home. The Bride Amberley Machelle Holley, 27, analyst The Groom Richard Douglas Jackson, Jr., 25, economist The Date August 20 How They Met Amberley and Doug first met through one o...

Emily & Steve: A Summer Wedding in Pittsburgh, PA

Emily Malinaric liked Anthony Steve Georgescu so much that she was nervous just being around him. She finally relaxed around their third date, and the two became an official couple two months later. After four years of dating, Emily came home one night to find a spotless apartment, flowers, and S...

Denise & Scott: A Summer Wedding in Boston, MA

Denise and Scott met on the first day of school -- Harvard Law, that is. Scott held the door open for me, and it turned out we were walking to the same classroom, Denise remembers. I was actually the first new person he spoke to that day. THE BRIDE Denise Villeneuve, 28, attorney THE GROOM Scott...

Courtney & Patrick: A Casual Wedding in Houston, TX

Creative couple Courtney Marshall and Patrick Whitman met at art school at the University of Texas at Austin, but it was Patrick's chosen proposal site that was the true work of art. On the last night of a whirlwind trip to London and Paris, Patrick, an attorney, was adamant about catching the li...