Protestant Inspirational Real Wedding stories

A Classic, Pastel Wedding at Riverside Yacht Club in Riverside, Connecticut

Subtle pops of lavender and hundreds of sweet peas lent a romantic feel to Wesley Royce (30 and a project manager) and Patrick Conlisk’s (32 and a finance manager) timeless wedding. “I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere but the same church where I had grown up singing in the choir,” Wesley...

A Paris-Inspired, Glamorous Wedding at Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

With a posh, Parisian aesthetic in mind, Dara Lisanti (25 and a general manager of family-owned business) and Andrew (AJ) Weber (32 and works in commercial contracting) planned a regal, French Baroque–inspired fete fit for royalty. "I wasn't afraid of something a little different and sexy," Dara ...

A Casual, Bohemian Wedding at The Lautner Compound in Palm Desert, California

Kaylyn Ragsdale and Adam Kakuska’s spring soiree was the perfect blend of bohemian chic and low-key cool. “I wanted our wedding to be unique—trendy, yet fun and casual,” Kaylyn says. “We served Pizza Hut pizza on blue velvet linens, which for us was the perfect mix of ‘Let’s have fun’ yet 'Let’s ...

An Outdoor Fall Wedding at a Private Residence in Cinnaminson, New Jersey

Cynthia (Cindy) Beitz (34 and a stay-at-home mom) and Bradley (Brad) Choyce (35 and a car repair shop owner) chose a bright, cheery palette of mustard yellow, teal, marsala and rose to amp up the whimsy for their playful affair at Brad’s great-grandfather’s farm. The couple’s floral invites serve...

A Luxurious, Persian-Style Wedding at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida

The romance of the oldest city in the US created the perfect backdrop for a luxurious and dreamy bash with a Persian twist. Using shades of merlot, rose and pearl, Neda Khosravani (27 and an attorney) and David Khosrowzadeh (30 and a physician) infused a glam vibe into an affair rich in both trad...

A Simple Yet Lush Wedding at Greenville Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware

College sweethearts Angela Gispert (26 and a graphic designer) and Christopher Church (26 and also a graphic designer) exchanged vows at the same parish where the bride grew up before moving the party to a country club down the road. “We wanted an outdoor space that was lush, intimate and felt li...

A Playful, Pop-Culture-Inspired Wedding at Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Georgia

Inspired by their favorite films, television shows and video games, Candyce Black (36 and a talent acquisition manager) and Jason Wells (36 and a general surgeon) describe their whimsical rooftop nuptials as “sci-fi meets starry night.” “We wanted to stay true to who we are as a couple,” Candyce ...

An Outdoor Fall Wedding at Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle in Texas

Without a particular theme in mind, Onyebuchi (Onye) Amaechi, (31 and a clinical pharmacist) and Emeka Ononogbu’s, (31 and a chemical engineer) romantic nuptials evolved organically around their blue and gold colors and glam style. “I wanted all 10 bridesmaids to look elegant and classy no matter...

A Blue and White Horse Country Wedding at Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, Virginia

Meghan (36 and chief financial and operating officer of a real estate investment trust company) and Jeff (38 and a US Air Force lieutenant colonel and pilot) pulled off a dreamy summer celebration with a completely classic color combo: navy blue and white. From paper products to vases, the couple...

A Whimsical, Nature-Inspired Wedding at Casa Feliz in Winter Park, Florida

Nicole Paul (28 and an architectural designer) and Zachary (Zach) Popovich (27 and an e-commerce director) highlighted the beauty of their wooded venue with neutral hues, natural elements and overflowing greenery. “We just wanted to be married among the trees,” Nicole says of their décor inspirat...

A Classic, Purple-Filled Wedding at Acacia Reservation in Lyndhurst, Ohio

rn A purple palette of lavender, mauve and eggplant was paired with ivory accents to bring a feminine feel to the early fall fete of Stefanie Maclin (29 and a technical trainer) and Lorenzo Megginson (38 and a child care supervisor). “I wanted the ceremony to be romantic and ti...

An Organic, Urban Wedding at Events at Haven in Birmingham, Alabama

Grace and Harry Arnold struck the perfect blend of urban and organic aesthetics for their elegant Southern wedding in their hometown of Birmingham, Alabama.<br><br>Events at Haven, the historic home of the Mack Truck Company, offered a unique backdrop for the celebration, with its exposed brick a...

An Intimate Bohemian Wedding at the Roche Harbor Resort in San Juan Islands, Washington

Niki Ang and Kelsie Davisson’s wedding embodied the laid-back vibe of summer with a waterfront setting and a color palette that paid tribute to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.<br><br>The couple exchanged vows in a quaint garden ceremony overlooking the bay, then celebrated with guest...

A Ski Lodge Wedding at Bay Mountain at the Homestead in Glen Arbor, Michigan

Kelsey Carpenter (22 and a preschool teaching assistant) and Austin Smith (22 and a student) met in high school. “Austin was the quiet type and I was the loud cheerleader,” Kelsey says. Even though they went to a very small school—only 35 people were in their graduating class—they didn’t start da...

A Playful Barn Wedding at a Private Residence in Merrill, Wisconsin

For Julie Harvey (28 and an anesthesiologist) and Aaron Hanson (29 and a pediatrics physician), who met in high school, creating a wedding that was uniquely their own was essential. “Our day was personal in so many ways,” Julie says. “Most significantly, the venue was extremely personal. The fam...

Outdoor Country-Chic Wedding at Oak View Nursery in Owatonna, Minnesota

rn High school sweethearts Trisha Ross (25 and a sales and development coordinator) and Nic Remund (24 and a farmer) held a modern, romantic celebration at Oak View Nursery in Minnesota. “We both love modern design and wanted to incorporate that into our wedding,” Trisha says. ...

A Romantic, Traditional Wedding at Searles Castle in Windham, New Hampshire

Justina Alicudo (29 and a teacher) and Christopher Gaeta (28 and a city accessor) knew they wanted a distinctive venue to host their early-summer wedding, and a castle in the heart of New Hampshire was certainly that. After one visit to Searles Castle in Windham, New Hampshire, Justina and Christ...

An Elegant, Contemporary Wedding at The Rattlesnake Club in Detroit, Michigan

Kayliegh McEachern (27 and a clinical study coordinator) and Paul McEachern’s (31 and a project manager and estimator) wedding was all about timeless elegance with a contemporary twist. Finding a venue on the water was key for Kayliegh and Paul, as was a prime location in downtown Detroit, Michig...

A Rustic, Nautical Wedding at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine

rn Having grown up in Maine, Whitney Thornton (27 and a food and nutrition director) and Mathew Thornton (27 and a civil engineer) could think of no place more beautiful than their home state to celebrate their fall nuptials. The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine, offered a ...

A Funky, Fall-Inspired Wedding at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A standard banquet hall or hotel simply wouldn’t do for Laura Robinson (29 and a resident physician) and Daniel Moadel’s (28 and a medical student) mid-October wedding. The couple planned a truly one-of-a-kind affair packed with undeniable personality, starting by hosting the entire event at the...

A Chic, Urban Wedding at Front and Palmer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A typical banquet hall simply wouldn’t do for Samantha Kuntz (27 and a historic preservationist) and Brian Lace’s (28 and an accountant) early September nuptials. Wanting a spot that was truly one of a kind, the couple tapped into Samantha’s creativity and began seeking out venues that had a rich...

A Bright, Romantic Summer Wedding at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania

With it’s serene natural setting in southern Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Mountains, rich history and stately interiors, the Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Penn. could not have been a more fitting backdrop for Kate Kooman (30 and a financial advisor) and Jeff Starkey’s (33 and a certified financi...

A Whimsical Wedding at a Private Residence in Holland, Michigan

High school sweethearts Brittney Delo (24 and a hairstylist) and Andre Martinez (23 and a design engineer) held their wedding at Brittney's grandparents' cottage overlooking Lake Michigan. A light and whimsical theme set the scene for the lakeside celebration. A palette of grays and whites, with ...