Protestant Inspirational Real Wedding stories

A Woodsy, Outdoor Wedding at Griffith Woods in Santa Rosa, California

Sarah Hayley (24 and a graduate student) and Luke Hayley (24 and an engineer) love to be outdoors, so it was natural for the couple to choose a location surrounded by redwood trees. Logs and moss paired with a greens, browns and purple complemented the inherent beauty of their ceremony and recept...

A Beach Wedding at Carmel Beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Sarah Falkenburg (31 and a dental hygienist) and Tim Nickel (33 and the owner of Nickel Restoration) took their love of vintage furniture and combined it with Sarah's love of pink to create a romantic air for their beachside nuptials. The couple has always loved the coast, s...

A Peacock Feather Wedding at Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Kristyn Fugere (27 and a certified surgical technologist) and William England (33 and an inventory controller) knew from the beginning that they wanted a dark purple and silver color palette for their wedding, but it was their florist, Golden Gate Studios, who provided the couple with the motif t...

A Classic, Romantic Wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan

Desiree Kapp (28 and a nursing student) and Matthew Trevino (24 and an instrumentation and controls technician) held a classic, romantic wedding, with a color palette of coral and ivory. Desiree's maid of honor suggested the coral color, and she fell in love with it, using it throughout the decor...

A Modern, Classic Wedding at Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Brooke Duval (26 and a medical supply sales representative) and Steve Kipferl (28 and a physician) strongly believe that less is more, and let that belief guide the planning of their wedding. "My goal was to create a beautiful and timeless decor," Brooke says. The couple worked with a white, ivor...

A Romantic, Rustic Wedding at Pear Valley Winery in Paso Robles, California

Courtney Ghilarducci (29 and an office manager and baker) and Jack Dendy (36 and a contractor) planned a relaxed but refined affair in soft pastels and warm neutrals. Pear Valley Winery in Paso Robles, California, provided a picturesque backdrop for the event with its rollin...

A Classic Country Club Wedding at Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Virginia

From the start Lindsey Harney (25 and a medical student) and Jonathan Vignali (22 and a medical student) shared a connection to the University of Virginia: not only did Lindsey and Jonathan attend UVA for their undergraduate degrees, but also Lindsey's parents, and Jonathan's brother and mother! ...

A Vibrant, Alice In Wonderland Themed Wedding at the Gramercy Mansion in Stevenson, Maryland

Kelly Lockner (37 and a marketing specialist) and Richard Mosmiller’s (29 and a firefighter) was anything but average. The fun loving planned a festive Alice in Wonderland-theme affair that totally blew guests away. “I love the stories and movies and thought it would make a really fun wedding the...

A Modern, Elegant Wedding at Hotel Monaco Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Danielle Gross-Eskin (30 and a social worker) and Neal Pfeiffenberger (31 and a scientist) wanted to avoid anything over the top or super gaudy for their wedding, instead choosing a simple, elegant, and modern theme. They kept the decor simple, letting the natural beauty of their location shine t...

A Classic Southern Wedding at a Private Residence in Figure Eight Island, North Carolina

Lauren Blazek (23 and a social/clinical research specialist) and Grayson Blazek (23 and a financial research and data analyst) wanted a classic, traditional, look to their wedding. A seafoam green and gold color palette complemented their island location, and bouquets and centerpieces filled with...

An Intimate, Romantic Wedding at City Cottage on Chouteau in St. Louis, Missouri

Stephanie Smith and Philip Schumacher wanted a natural and romantic feel for their wedding. The bouquets and boutonnieres were made of blush pink and burgundy garden roses, complementing the gray bridesmaid dresses, the classic black tuxedos and Stephanie's sheath wedding dress with a scalloped n...

A Romantic Summer Wedding at Whitehall Manor in Bluemont, Virginia

Jessica Spragg (27 and an account manager) and Bryce Morrison (26 and a marketing director) incorporated a variety of bright spring and summer colors for their romantic wedding: coral, peach, mint and chartreuse. Flowers played a key role in the wedding decor; the bouquets were filled with Jessic...

A Modern Chinese Wedding at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kesi Chen (29 and a physician) and Michael Yang (28 and a physician) wanted a modern wedding that paid homage to their Chinese heritage. They chose red and gold for their color palette, since they are traditional Chinese wedding colors, with pops of deep purple (like the bridesmaid's J. Crew dres...

An Elegant and Romantic Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton in McLean, Virginia

Meredith Klein (26 and a marketing specialist) and Drew Dudzik (26 and an offensive football coach for Duke University) chose an elegant and romantic theme for their wedding, with a soft, romantic color palette of whites, creams and blush with gold accents. Bouquets filled with white peonies, ran...

A Preppy, Elegant Wedding at The Topsfield Commons in Topsfield, Massachussetts

Kendra Smith (26 and a hotel event planning manager) and Greg Hartlein (29 and an investment banker) wanted their wedding to be a little slice of New England charm. A reception near Kendra's family home, with a ceremony at her family's church, plus a color palette of navy, g...

An Elegant, Rustic Wedding at HammerSky Vineyard in Paso Robles, California

Brianna Maxson (26 and a meeting planner) and Kyle Spraker (28 and an account executive) wanted their vineyard wedding to have an elegant, rustic feel, so they stuck to a neutral color palette with touches of burlap and dark wood. Splashes of yellow, Brianna's favorite color, were added to the fl...

An Elegant, Rustic Wedding at Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton, California

Kelly Paris (27 and a digital marketer) and Ryan Woodward's (27 and a product marketer) rustic, elegant theme for their wedding was born from Kelly's love of rustic accents and their country club location. The couple walked down an aisle lined with mason jars full of flowers and exchanged vows un...

An Autumnal Wedding at Hilton Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska

Inspired by the autumn season for their October nuptials, Gail McGinty (30 and a kindergarten teacher) and Daniel Lipari (28 and a client-services manager) wanted their wedding to have the same warmth as the brightly colored, changing leaves on the trees around them. Candlel...

A Backyard, Garden-Themed Wedding at a Private Residence in Dover, Massachussetts

Kathleen Sobo (28 and a registered nurse) and Jonathan Bubier (26 and an outside buyer and operations manager) used the location of their wedding, an intimate affair in Kathleen's parents' backyard in Dover, Massachussetts, as inspiration for their romantic garden-themed cer...

A Classic Wedding at Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club in Douglasville, Georgia

Kayley Davis (26 and a teacher) and Matthew Sanders (28 and a golf professional) hosted a classic wedding using soft pale pinks, ivory and rose rose gold. Large floral arrangements paired with light champagne-hued tablecloths added romance to the reception space at Foxhall R...

A Glamorous, Classic Gold Wedding at Hilton President Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri

Loving the gold and blush ballroom at the Hilton President Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri, Christine Kim (25 and a pharmacist) and Keith Richardson (26 and an engineer) had a gorgeous, glamorous blush, gold and ivory wedding. The swoon-worthy gold crown molding and ornate chandeliers not on...

A Whimsical Wedding at Castle on the Lake in Jacksonville, Texas

Thought there were no castles in Texas? Think again! Tasha Wilcox (27 and a nurse) and Brett Bekavac (28 and a finance administrator) had their wedding at Castle on the Lake in Jacksonville, Texas. “We chose to get married here for the natural beauty of the castle, and because every one of the id...

A Modern Travel-Themed Wedding at the New Seabury Country Club in Mashpee, Massachusetts

Carrie Mackoff (25 and an accountant) and Josh LaQuerre (26 and a pilot) met briefly during their freshman year of college, but it wasn't until a few years later that the two really got to know one another. Josh, a Maine-based pilot who commuted to Logan Airport everyday for work, moved in with t...