Protestant Inspirational Real Wedding stories

A Chic, Modern Black-Tie Wedding at Steam Plant Dayton in Ohio

Brandon and Jake envisioned a modern black-tie wedding that mixed the old and the new for their celebration. To achieve that vision, they filled their industrial venue with unique antique finds like typewriters, trunks, apothecary jars and wooden toolboxes, then complemented the scene with an ear...

Cozy Outdoor Autumn Wedding in Minnesota

Matthew Diwi (25 and an assistant manager) is an avid hunter and fisherman. Kaileigh Nesenson (26 and an associate buyer) prefers dressing up for dinners downtown. “We have very different tastes,” Kaileigh says. “It was important that our wedding incorporated both of our personalities equally.” T...

Latin Inspired Boho Chic Wedding at the Howey Mansion

When Stephanie Velez (25 and a photographer) met Pablo Atencio Elia (26 and a mechanic) on a mission trip to Cuba, he didn’t have a US visa or even a phone—yet he still called daily after she returned to Florida. “He worked hard to buy an internet card so we could talk,” Stephanie says. Soon enou...

Bohemian Woodland Wedding in Florida

Lindsey Lyall (28 and a science teacher) grew up on her family’s horse farm, exploring the woods and building tree forts. Her love of the wilderness came back into play years later when it was time to marry her love Andrew (Andy) Wilcoxen (27 and an accountant)—the pair held their ceremony in an ...

Washington University in St. Louis Chapel Wedding

Lauren Lamb (24 and a law student) and Joseph (Joe) Kiefner (24 and a petroleum engineer) got married in December, but they steered clear of red and gold décor. “We didn’t want it to be overtly Christmasy,” Lauren says. “We chose a classic, elegant design.” They filled the Marriott St. Louis Gran...

Minimal, Neutral Wedding in North Carolina

Being a wedding venue director, Ashlyn Ohlendorf (22) knew exactly what she wanted—and did not want—for her wedding to Mason Gibbons (23 and a middle school physical education teacher). “I wanted something different and a bit more minimal,” Ashlyn says. “I don’t like being looked at or getting to...

Colorful Summer Wedding at Great Marsh Estate

Alison Bunnen (30 and a math teacher) and Cem Pence (29 and a data scientist) find inspiration in nature. Once the pair saw the tree-lined driveway and gardens of the Great Marsh Estate, they knew it’d be the ideal setting for their wedding. From there, the couple let nature lead the way when dec...

A Vintage Bohemian Backyard Wedding in Joplin, Montana

When Mikenna's sister got married a few years back, their mother built a barn on her property to host the festivities. “It just proves how great my mom is at designing and decorating,” Mikenna says. “She really is the mastermind behind it all.” So for Mikenna’s wedding to Chris, much like for her...

Missouri Rustic Charm Blended With Grecian Romance at This Couple's Wedding

Lauren kept the décor minimal for her wedding to John, but there was one thing with which she went wild: flowers. “I tend to be subdued, so I wanted a subdued wedding as well,” Lauren says. “In the end, it was a floral daydream. Everything had to have flowers on it, so I went crazy.” Lauren carri...

This Couple Tied the Knot With a Whimsical Wedding on The Groom's Family Farm in Malta, Illinois

After Kat Mullendore (26 and a floral farmer and designer) and Jake Willrett’s (26 and an organic farmer) engagement in Kat’s own field of blooms, the couple started planning their vows on Jake’s family farm “with a backdrop of corn planted by Jake himself,” Kat says. Kat’s mom, a seamstress, bro...

This Couple Blended Cultures at Their Wedding at The Alerin Barn in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont

Allison Backman (29 and a social worker) and Santiago Gasca (30 and an education researcher) were more than happy to share the spotlight on their wedding day with their beloved pup, Oakley. Not only did Oakley help with the proposal, the chocolate lab also participated in what Allison calls a “fa...

Colorful High School Sweetheart Backyard Wedding

Since meeting in high school, Morgan Davidson (27 and an artist) and Kyle Henderson (28 and an exterior cleaner) have lived in Colorado and California, so their wedding was a time to come back home. “We grew up in South Florida and wanted to pay homage to the area’s beautiful colors and bright fl...

A Multicultural Wedding at The Cedars of Williamsburg in Virginia

Irene Pan (a financial analyst) and Boyang Li (a research scientist) share a love for their roots. Together, the couple incorporated their families and Chinese traditions into their wedding day. First, Irene hand-painted the invitations to make sure that each one had both English and Chinese tran...

Timeless Beach Wedding on Florida Coast

As a florist and a graphic designer respectively, Hannah Colkitt (19) and Trevor Gallagher (23) had a specific wedding vision—and the skills necessary to bring it to life. The Vero Beach natives chose the Windsor Chapel for its timeless, classic look and decorated accordingly. “We found inspirati...

Romantic Modern Industrial Miracle Wedding

Anna Carter (22 and a teacher) and Samuel Akers (24 and a staff member at a campus ministry) were planning a June wedding when they found out that Samuel had cancer. Luckily, their venue, The Delaware, had a date available in April. So they moved the celebration up two months, kept things simple,...

Vibrant Coral Charm Peonies Wowed at This Wedding at Luminary Fern in Brainerd, Minnesota

For Emily Raaen's (26 and the director of administration at Pequot Lakes Animal Hospital) wedding to Sebastian Stelck (26 and a plumber), she knew exactly what she wanted. “All I wanted were flowers and colors everywhere,” she says. “I love all things bright and happy, and those oranges and pinks...

Classic New England Wedding at the Tokeneke Club

Taylor Willis (28 and head of global marketing and communications) and Andy McLaughlin (29 and an analyst) didn’t connect until a friend’s birthday party after college, but the duo later learned that they were actually in the same first grade class in Darien. The pair took it back to their hometo...

A Glam Pink and White Wedding at Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, New Jersey

Daurisa Villanueva (44 and a makeup artist) and Fred Tessier's (36 and a marketing and advertising executive and entrepreneur) wedding theme was unconditional love. Their goal? For their guests to really feel their love throughout the entire day. The couple chose a glam pairing of white and gold ...

A Sophisticated Outdoor Wedding at Camp Waldemar in Kerrville, Texas

The day was kept clean, classic and sophisticated with a palette of black, gray and white for Martin Twiss (25 and owner of Frances Martin Calligraphy) and Scott Hargrove( 26 and a petroleum landman).Though Martin grew up admiring her parents’ all-white wedding, she thought that hints of black an...

An Organic, Nature-Filled Wedding at The Carriage House in Conroe, Texas

Alexis Stacy (26 and a process engineer) and John Leonhardt (28 and a special education teacher) implemented a vintage-romantic theme, with gold accents, rose gold dresses and forest green tablecloths, calling on the groom’s outdoorsy nature. Following a touching alfresco ceremony conducted by th...

A Blooming, Luxe Wedding at Miramount Country Club in Bryan, Texas

Jennifer (25 and a development coordinator and real estate associate) and Doak's (28 and a vice president of business development) massive country club venue was transformed into a cozy, personal lounge with nods to the couple’s Aggie allegiance. The couple’s planning and floral teams collaborate...

A Rustic, Glam Wedding at Ribault Club in Jacksonville, Florida

Pops of blush and gold gave Heather Thomas (27 and a merchandising assistant) and Michael Speicher-Harris’s (27 and in the US Navy) rustic outdoor wedding a classic twist. Heather had always envisioned an outdoor wedding that was both serene and rustic. The Ribault Club provided the perfect backd...

A Classic, Luxury Wedding at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri

With a classic, black-tie wedding in mind, Lauren Westbrook (31 and works in marketing) and Brian McIntosh (31 and works in finance) played up the grandeur of their hotel venue with white orchids and pops of purple. Graham Chapel at Washington University was a natural fit for their vows, since Br...