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A Glamorous White-and-Gold Wedding at The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor in New Jersey

The inspiration behind Janeiya and Kevin's "wedding was modern glam. The ceiling inside the ballroom had a Hollywood glam vibe, in which was the perfect fit to tie back with my dream decor. I wanted something simple yet elegant , so I went with a white, gold and black color palette," Janeiya shar...

Color Lovers, This Multicultural Wedding at Ebell Long Beach in California Is for You

Abraham is from Niamey, Niger in West Africa and for his wedding to Nicole the couple wanted to celebrate the "vibrancy of that culture" throughout their event. "We both love bold, beautiful color palettes mixed with the greens from tropical scenery and wanted to make sure our wedding reflected t...

A Glamorous Purple-and-White Wedding at The Vault in Tampa, Florida

Cassandra and Michael wanted their wedding to have an ethereal feel so the vaulted ceilings and bright, airy atmosphere of The Vault in Tampa, Florida, made their venue selection a simple one. Beyond aesthetics, the venue choice was a practical one as well. "An indoor wedding minimized the stress...

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...

Harry Potter Inspired This Couple's Wedding at The Ryland Inn in New Jersey

Not only did Yasmin and Zachary's wedding honor Egyptian Islamic traditions, the celebration also paid homage to the couple's shared love of Harry Potter. When Yasmin began planning, she knew she wanted "something simple, intimate, and romantic. For my ceremony, I was inspired by my husband's &am...

Romance and Elegance Emanated From This Wedding at the Royal Crest Room in St. Cloud, Florida

Classic elegance and romance punctuated Brianna and Matthew's wedding at The Royal Crest Room in St. Cloud, Florida. From timeless fashion to a reception filled with ample drapery, the entire celebration was the epitome of regal. Keeping the color palette mostly neutral with accents of gold sprin...

A Vibrant Orange-and-Navy Wedding at the Kimpton Brice Hotel in Savannah, Georgia

For their Southern wedding, Desiree and Pedro chose a bright, vibrant aesthetic to complement their romantic garden ceremony while highlighting the cheerful nature of the day. "We both are drawn to classic looks with a modern twist in our day to day lives and wanted to carry that over into the we...

A Chinese Tea Ceremony Preceded This Wedding at Summerour Studio in Atlanta

Allene and Andy’s wedding in Atlanta featured two ceremonies. The couple first celebrated with close family in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony before later welcoming guests for a second ceremony at Summerour Studio, an Italian-inspired loft in the heart of the Georgia metropolis. "Andy and I k...

A Modern, Multicultural Wedding at Prisidio Golf Course in San Francisco, California

Jonathan and Mawuli's wedding at  Prisidio Golf Course in San Francisco, California, not only represented a culmination of their love, but a blending of their cultures, too. Mawuli and Jonathan’s San Francisco wedding was all about honoring heritage while creating a celebration that felt uniquely...

This Couple Decked the Halls for Their Festive Christmas-Themed Wedding in Chicago

McKenna and Patrick decked the halls during the most wonderful time of the year, swapping vows and sealing the deal with a kiss (no mistletoe needed). As for the details, the Christmas aficionados invited 200 guests to join them in celebrating their marriage during the winter solstice on December...

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,...

This Penthouse Wedding at State Room Offered Sweeping Views of Downtown Boston

For their wedding in Boston, Alex and Steven chose The State Room because of, "its beautiful views of the city, the fact that it had two floors which made it interesting, a gorgeous glass staircase that connected the two floors, and the fact the space was quite bare so we could make it what we wa...

The Barn at Blue Bell Farm in Missouri Set the Scene For This Couple's Garden-Inspired Wedding

Nature was a must for Janet Lee (26 and a graphic designer) and Brad Stewart’s (28 and a marketing manager) wedding. The pair got engaged during a picnic in the woods on their property, so an equally romantic, earthy wedding day followed their proposal’s lead. Brad “surprised me with an aquamarin...

Building 177 Provided The Perfect Blank Canvas for This Minimal Wedding in San Diego, California

For Gabriella and Louie's modern, minimalist wedding at BLDG 177 in San Diego, California, a subtle-yet-bohemian color palette of beige, caramel and rose brought the understated affair to life. "For our wedding theme, we wanted to go for something modern with touches of whimsical feelings. We cho...

This Glamorous Wedding at The University of Maryland is a Blush Lover's Ultimate Dream

Siara and Dennis' navy and blush hued wedding blended "lush, vibrant and glam" vibes in a perfectly over-the-top way. Starting with ornate blush draping at the ceremony (where a harpist serenaded guests!), each part of the day balanced elegance with vibrance and glam. Champagne escort carts welco...

This Couple's Al Fresco Reception in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Is Neutral-Hued and Next-Level

"I mean, what's better than a weekend getaway to Cabo with all your closest friends and family? And on top of that it's your wedding!?! It was truly magical. We wanted the weekend to be fun and intimate at the same time," Rachel recalls of her and Corey's destination wedding on the beach in Cabo ...

Dried Grasses and Pops of Pink Brought This Phuket, Thailand, Destination Wedding to Life

For Suki and Sing's "boho luxe" wedding in Phuket, Thailand, the couple chose an earthy color palette with metallic accents threaded throughout. A, "mix of antique and modern décor elements, shapes and textures," added even more personality to the wedding. To complement the abundance of pampas gr...

A Regal Black-and-White Palette Dazzled at This Bradford Estate Wedding in New Jersey

Inspired by their estate venue's white-and-gold reception space, college sweethearts Tiana Wilson and Naeem Johnson, "wanted a classic wedding that exuded elegance but we also wanted to ensure that we could make the room ours. We added touches of black and gold to add to our theme and I made the...

These Brides Invited Llamas to Their Rustic Wedding in the Mountains of North Carolina

Convenient accommodations for their wedding guests was important to Kate Bunting  and Alyssa Gentry when finding a venue for their destination wedding. With that in mind, the couple chose to get, "married at the Vineyard at 37 High Holly, in Highlands, NC. We picked this location due to its sceni...

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...

Magic and Music Filled This Eclectic Wedding at Brooklyn Winery in New York

For their eclectic wedding in Brooklyn, Mary Eliska and Robert Russell, "wanted to have a party with the people we loved, with good food, and dancing! After having dinner there the first time, we both knew that Brooklyn Winery's was going to be the best wedding food either of us had ever had." To...

Champagne Welcomed Guests to This Moody-Meets-Tropical Wedding in Wichita, Kansas

Kansas may be land locked, but Ashley Moore (36 and a wedding planner) and Garrett Labusoloreri (36 and a project manager) took their guests to the beach for their nuptials. “I wanted to go to a beach and since we could not travel, the vendor team brought the beach to Wichita,” Ashley recalls. Mo...

The Lake Around Cypress Grove Estate House in Orlando, Florida, Served as This Wedding's Backdrop

Wanda Trott and Chè Michael Murray live in Bermuda, but when it came time to select a destination for their wedding, Orlando, Florida, was just what they wanted. Given that they were planning from a ways away, they leaned heavily on their vendor team to bring the wedding together. "I shared ideas...