Traditional Inspirational Real Wedding stories

Classy, Upscale, Kansas City Wedding at Performing Arts Center

When it came to wedding design, Paige Kauffman (26 and works in marketing) and Chris Fellows (26 and a teacher) let the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts lead the way. “We wanted our style to complement the glass windows and stainless steel,” Paige says. “But we expressed our vibe with some...

An Ashford Estate Fall Wedding in Allentown, New Jersey

The easiest decision Angela and Thomas made when wedding planning was choosing the date. “I’ve always wanted a fall wedding,” Angela says. “The weather is great, the colors are bright and there is so much décor inspired by the season.” As soon as the pair saw photos of The Ashford Estate’s tree-l...

Artistic Indian Wedding at Grounds for Sculpture in NJ

Paisley Singh (28 and a software engineer) and Joe Plantamura (28 and works in client success for point of sale software) wanted their wedding to transport guests to the storied land of Westeros. “We envisioned a sort of Game of Thrones meets Indian fantasy fusion,” Paisley says. A storybook- lik...

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...

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...

This Summer Camp Wedding in Tyler Hill, Pennsylvania, Was Packed to the Brim With Vibrant Color

Rachel and Drew knew early on that they wanted a camp-themed wedding, but also knew their families would appreciate something a bit more formal. After finding Tyler Hill, which allowed the couple’s guests a camp experience without having to rough it in nature, the pair planned a day that combined...

A Traditional Catholic Ceremony and Modern Reception at The Fig House in Los Angeles, California

The wedding of Erica Tighe and Paul Campbell began with a traditional Catholic ceremony at Holy Family Catholic Church in Los Angeles. "It was extra special because the only date the Fig House had available in all of 2018 was on December 8, which happens to be one of the biggest Holy Days in the ...

A Cultural Garden Wedding at Black Diamond Gardens in Washington

As lovers of the outdoors, Melissa Chan and James Shigihara chose to wed in the naturally beautiful Black Diamond Gardens in Washington. Their celebration had a secret garden theme, as well as a lavender, French blue and blush-pink color palette. It also incorporated several Chinese and Japanese ...

A Classic, Personalized Wedding at Marriott St. Louis Grand in Missouri

Drawing inspiration from a colorful Ted Baker clutch the bride spotted while shopping, Esther Wolf (25 and an account manager) and Stephen Sharr (27 and works at Anheuser-Busch) planned a personalized fete filled with soft shades of sage, gold, lavender and pink. Succulents paid homage to the gro...

An Elegant Hotel Wedding at Hyatt Regency Cleveland at The Arcade in Ohio

With a historic Cleveland landmark as their backdrop, Sarah Grace (27 and a pharmacist) and Josh Wasko (27 and an engineer) hosted an unforgettable affair filled with gold accents and a refined palette of navy, marsala, blush and green. “We wanted the day to feel like an intimate celebration rath...

An Elegant, Coastal-Chic Wedding at The Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May in New Jersey

With a strict “no seashells, anchors or navy and white policy,” Rachel Catalana (31 and an operations and quality assurance manager) and Robert Bur (31 and a sales manager) instead focused on the feel of their day. “My family and I pride ourselves on being great hosts. So, being sure that our gue...

A Classic Georgia Mansion Wedding at the Swan House at Atlanta History Center

Though London-based couple Stephanie Burke (33 and an HR partner at Harrods) and Chris Taggart (36 and an oil trader) live internationally, their destination wedding brought them stateside to Chris’s hometown. “Atlanta’s huge airport made travel as easy as possible for the 98 percent of our guest...

A Sentimental, Flower-Focused Wedding at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri

For their June nuptials, a picturesque venue was at the top of Brittany Nicklas (26 and a teacher) and Jacob Keeney’s (25 and a US Army officer) priority list, along with one another warm-weather necessity. “We got to enjoy the beauty of Big Cedar Lodge while also enjoying the air conditioning,” ...

A Classic, Elegant Wedding at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York

Melody Abikhair and Paul Burgo celebrated their wedding in a tent outside of Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. "Our wedding represented a mix of several cultures from around the world and was the first time our families and friends had been together in the same country, let alone the ...

A Romantic Nigerian Wedding at Granite Ridge Estate & Barn in Norway, Maine

Unparalleled views and a stellar on-site team were just two reasons Funmi Giwa (29 and an advisory consultant) and Francis Baffour (31 and a radiologist) booked the pastoral Granite Ridge Estate & Barn in southern Maine. “The owners were incredibly hospitable from the first moment we contacte...

Colorful Multicultural Wedding at Darby House in Galloway, Ohio

Hannah Choe (33 and a bone marrow transplant physician) and David Hoelzle (34 and an assistant professor of mechanical engineering) brought a piece of home to their ceremony overlooking Big Darby Creek. “David’s father is a talented woodworker who built much of their family’s home,” Hannah says. ...

A Classic Formal Wedding at Golden Gate Club in San Francisco, California

Daniela Peregretti and Alan Grady wanted “a modern city wedding and a super-fun party” that incorporated their respective Italian and Brazilian cultures. She added a full overskirt to her detailed, formfitting gown with a plunging neckline and carried a delicate white bouquet of flowering pieris ...

A Two-Day Interfaith Wedding at Loring Social and Aria in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Physicians Sarah McIntire (31) and Brian Muthyala (35) threw a two-day celebration honoring their respective Christian and Hindu backgrounds. First up, they had an elegant Christian wedding at Sarah’s church, then the festivities continued at a downtown loft space with a muted color palette of du...

A Heritage-Inspired Wedding at Rocabella Hotel in Santorini, Greece

This waterfront wedding at Rocabella Hotel in Santorini, Greece,  drew inspiration from the bride’s Chinese heritage and the groom’s Greek roots. The romantic ceremony overlooked the Aegean Sea, and a simple white kiosk framed the couple without blocking ocean views. Handmade porcelain vases in c...

A Classic, Blush Wedding at St. Catherine University in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Maria Sevenich (25 and a nurse practitioner) and Clay Horne (25 and a public accountant) wanted to keep their summer wedding classic. Maria and Clay exchanged vows at Our Lady of Victory Chapel at St. Catherine University. “My mother and grandmother both attended the university, so we felt a deep...

A Buena Vista Farms Wedding in New Castle, Delaware

The grounds of a historic home in New Castle, Delaware, set the scene for Laura and Kyle's nature-inspired celebration. 

A Traditional Catholic Wedding at The Crystal Ballroom in Houston, Texas

Jayme Molohon (30 and a registered nurse) and Robert Pack (30 and a pool builder), who met two-stepping at a local country-western barn, envisioned something traditional and elegant for their Houston wedding. They chose the Annunciation Catholic Church, the oldest church in Houston and a Texas la...

A Traditional, Bold Indian Wedding at SmogShoppe in Los Angeles, California

Madhvi Rajani (27 and a graphic designer and owner of The Geofilter Shop) and Daniel Samimi's (27 and an account manager for an entertainment media company) three-day wedding was as much a celebration of their Indian culture as it was of their love. “We felt the bright color scheme and florals ad...