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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 ...

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 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 Multicultural Wedding in North Carolina Honoring Vietnamese, Swedish and American Culture

Vimy and Andrew tied the knot in Raleigh, North Carolina, but the inspiration for their wedding was global. Vietnamese, Swedish and American elements came together in their multicultural wedding at Shiki Sushi. "When we were planning our wedding we knew that we wanted a winter wedding and to hono...

A Modern Wedding at The Foundry in Long Island City, New York, Packed with Elephant Motifs

New Yorkers Annie and Arjun wanted a crisp, modern wedding that was in line with their style while also honoring Arjun's Indian heritage. The result was a navy-and-white modern-meets-industrial wedding packed with elegant calla lilies and elephant motifs. The wedding began with a ceremony in the ...

A Color-Packed Traditional South Indian Wedding in Concord, New Hampshire

To celebrate their marriage, Pooja and Ravi hosted three days of festivities filled with a vibrant color palette to celebrate the joy that was central to their south Indian wedding. To aid in the planning and since "Indian culture within itself is different depending on the state you come from," ...

Soft Pastels and Lush Florals Brought Romance to This Cincinnati, Ohio, Microwedding

For Nicole and Blake's Ohio wedding, it was important to the two of them "to have our wedding outdoors, as I wanted it to feel like we were in the middle of a romantic garden. We were originally supposed to have our wedding at Laurel Court, which is very reminiscent of the Biltmore and Versailles...

A Citrus-Filled Wedding at Tavares Pavilion on the Lake in Florida

Megan and Eric capitalized on their Florida wedding locale by incorporating ample citrus elements throughout the day. From oranges accenting the couple's wedding cakes to orange-hued flowers used in abundance, the whole day was an elegant nod Floridian beauty. Megan recalls that her friend, "on s...

A Romantic, Classic Wedding at Planterra Conservatory in Detroit, Michigan

For their wedding venue, Lulu and Kevin wanted, "a floral and green space. Planterra Conservatory in Detroit has been voted one of the best wedding venues in America. Close to Lulu's childhood home, it was the obvious choice. As a greenhouse, Planterra is designed to allocate maximum lighting, so...

One Couple's Romantic Wedding at Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, Georgia

For his wedding to Carmen Bowen (30 and a radiation therapist), Cory Worley (27 and a business owner) and his father cut down a pine tree from their farm, milled the wood and built a ceremony cross. “We hope our children will use it when they get married,” Carmen says. It was the kind of elegant,...

A Classic Blue-and-Silver Wedding at the Historic Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, DC

For Sarah and Alexander's wedding in the nation's capitol, there were two main focuses: "family and DC. I have a big extended family, and it was important to me to have a big party that included everyone in our two families. We so seldom get everyone together, and a wedding is a great excuse! I a...

This Dreamy Garden Wedding at The Lace House in Columbia, South Carolina, Was a Family Affair

Courtney and Gerald's theme for their Columbia, South Carolina, wedding was, "'A Night in the Gardens,' We wanted our wedding to focus on family and friends gathering to celebrate two people in love. I was inspired by the venue, I love period films and this house is an absolute beauty. The house ...

A Classic and Romantic Garden Wedding in Hartford, Connecticut

For their romantic garden wedding in Hartford, Connecticut, Mary Kate, dressed in a custom suit from Bindle and Keep, "was my 'something blue,'" Elena shares. Next-level fashion played an instrumental role in bringing the couple's "timeless garden party" to life. Mary Kate's suit was, "created wi...

A Romantic Blue-and-White Wedding at Wychmere Beach Club in Harwich Port, Massachusetts

Pheng Kouch (37 and a chiropractor) and Patchamol (Pat) Kanjanakuha (28 and an acupuncturist), who met working at a wellness clinic, settled on a color palette just as calming and rejuvenating as their career fields—blue and white. For their ocean-hued nuptials on the beach, the couple chose to D...

A 12th-Century Spanish Monastery Was the Backdrop to This Regal Miami, Florida, Wedding

For their wedding celebration in Miami, Florida, Asha and Hugh wanted to incorporate their shared Hindu and Catholic beliefs. As such, the expansive grounds of The Spanish Monastery were perfect, ensuring there was ample space for all the day's festivities. Following an incredible Baraat entrance...

Greenery Added a Modern Touch to This Urban Warehouse Wedding in Detroit, Michigan

When planning their wedding, Jasmine Flanagan (28 and a graduate student) and Sean White (31 and a director of fund development) both felt a strong pull towards Detroit. “It’s where we met and started building our home, so we knew we couldn’t do it anywhere else,” Jasmine says. The pair hosted a ...

Greenery Filled Every Part of This Sophisticated Boston Wedding at the Museum of Fine Arts

The city of Boston was the starting point for Laura Renfro (27 and an investor) and Andrew Veroneau’s (28 and a VP of corporate development) luxe urban wedding at the Museum of Fine Arts. “Having a Boston-centric wedding was essential to us,” Laura says. “We absolutely love the city since it’s wh...

A Waterfront Ceremony Preceded This Couple's Greenhouse Reception on the California Coast

For their wedding along the coast of California, Emily Ho and Calvin Cheng, "wanted to create a night that felt romantic, dreamy, organic, lighthearted and true to our personalities." The couple's coral-centric wedding at Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm in Goleta, California, did just that. "Our colors h...

This Couple Celebrated Their Multicultural Wedding Under California's Towering Redwoods

To celebrate the blending of two cultures and two families, Kathryn Uhl (31 and a manager at a global non-profit) and Saagar Kurani (31 and a musician and product manager) celebrated their wedding with two wedding ceremonies, a Hindu one and a western one, at Deerpark Villa in Fairfax, California...

A Love of Bicycles Inspired This Couple's Wedding at The Foundry in Long Island City, New York

A shared love of biking inspired much of Evan Seigerman and Marc Schechter's wedding day at The Foundry in Long Island City, New York. Illustrated bike spokes appeared on much of the couple's stationery and tiny bicycle figurines were even used to hold guests' place cards. The bike spoke motif ma...

This Two-Day Wedding Began with a Nigerian Ceremony and Ended with an Italian-Inspired Reception

When it came time for Leigh Weissman and Kevin Olusola to plan their wedding in Simi Valley, California, it was important for the couple, "to have [their] wedding days reflect a celebration and blending of [their] families and cultures." This vision informed every part of the wedding planning, st...

Filipino and Chinese Heritage Inspired Every Part of This Wedding in Rolling Hills Estates, California

For their modern wedding in California with a black-and-white color palette, Jocelyn Lam and Orion Robinson threaded details from their heritage throughout. "Our idea was to have the 'traditional' American wedding with elements of our culture incorporated. Orion being half white and half Filipino...

Romance Met Rustic Vibes at This Barn Wedding in Manheim, Pennsylvania

After meeting one another playing basketball at Messiah College, Joshua “Josh” Clippinger (24 and a basketball player) proposed to Jocelyn Chavous (24 and a graduate student) after a scavenger hunt and won the ultimate prize. The couple hosted a rustic summer wedding in light and airy shades of w...