Protestant Inspirational Real Wedding stories

A Vibrant, Glam Wedding at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, Massachusetts

From a vibrant palette of orange and purple to a menu packed with Cameroonian and Belgian fare, Carmen Monthe (30 and pediatrician) and Eric Dreze’s (35 and a manger at L.A. Burdick) wedding was packed with personality and fun. The pair gathered their families and friends at Indian Pond Country C...

A Romantic Industrial Wedding at the Old Cigar Warehouse in Greenville, South Carolina

Morgan Thomas (23 and an ABA therapist) met Ryan Matthews (25 and a professional baseball player) over twitter when she retweeted one of his tweets. "Ryan realized we had mutual friends and messaged me on Facebook," says Morgan. "Maybe it was a pick up line but he said, 'I'm trying to decide whet...

A Simple Country Wedding at Gwinnett Historic Courthouse in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Alisha Tinker (22 and a pharmacy technician) and Cody Smith (24 and an EMT) had a simple Southern wedding full of sunflowers and cowboy boots. The Gwinnett Historic Courthouse in Lawrenceville, Georgia, was the perfect place for their celebration. “We loved that it had a gazebo outside for the ce...

An Elegant Outdoor Mansion Wedding in Walnut Grove, California

Morena and Jason met online and immediately bonded over shared religious values. Although Morena lived in Toronto, Canada and Jason lived in California, that didn't stop them from building a connection through letters, cards, emails and phone calls. After five months of getting to know each other...

A Classic Outdoor Wedding at Randall House in Bakersfield, California

Katie Uhrich (20) and Dustyn LaBarbera (20) envisioned having an outdoor wedding with a simple style that reflected them as a couple. When Katie and Dustyn came across the Randall House in Bakersfield, California, the garden and patio ...

A Rustic, Fall Wedding at Cotton Market Venue in Pearl, Mississippi

Candice Stocker (30 and an occupational therapist) and Nathan Barber (27 and in property management) centered their entire wedding on the Cotton Market Venue in Pearl, Mississippi, and even took on a specific theme to accentuate its charm. “We used a lot ...

A Romantic Wedding at Bernhardt Winery in Plantersville, Texas

Laura Stirrett (21 and a receptionist) and Matthew Stirrett (22 and works in an oil field) go to the beautiful Bernhardt Winery in Plantersville, Texas, all the time because it's a good date spot. When they found out the venue hosts weddings, they jumped at the opportunity. “Since we were having ...

A Glamorous Southern Reception at Biltmore Ballrooms in Atlanta, Georgia

Nicole Brakovich (27 and an audiologist at WellStar Health System) loved the idea of hosting her happy day in the same place where hundreds of balls had been thrown in years past and invited guests to celebrate her nuptials to Steven Shields (26 and a geographic information systems specialist at ...

An Elegant Summer Wedding at The Mills House in Charleston, South Carolina

Martha Brown (31 and an interior designer) and Caleb Fleshood (30 and a trainer) lost touch after attending their senior prom together. Ten years later, the pair ended up at the same lakeside Sunday brunch and quickly reconnected. After a two year engagement, Martha and Caleb exchanged vows durin...

A Rustic-Chic Barn Wedding at Adaumont Farm in Trinity, North Carolina

Even though Sarah Robb (23 and a freelance writer/graphic designer) and Paul Sheldon (25 and a software consultant) grew up in connecting neighborhoods, they didn't meet until a  mission trip to Philadelphia. Before Sarah moved out of her college apartment, Paul proposed while they were watching ...

A Traditional Church Wedding in Louisville, Kentucky

Rachel Hultz (26 and an administrative assistant) met Nathan Brock (26 and a professional in the furniture business) met at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, where Nathan is a student and Rachel works as an assistant to the president of Southern Baptist. They began dating seriously in 20...

A Classic Southern Wedding at First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Georgia

Anna Glisson, 24, met Jordan Brown, 25, while living in Malaysia in 2010. The two became friends, but it wasn't until reconnecting years later that the two sparked a romance. Both recent graduates moved to Augusta, Georgia where they began talking and spending time together. "We quickly became cl...

A DIY Navy and Yellow Wedding at the Nottingham Ballroom in Trenton, New Jersey

College sweethearts Alissa Wilcox (23 and a pre-kindergarten teacher) and Brian Wilcox (23 and a videographer/graphic designer) tied the knot in front of 150 friends and family in the bride's hometown in New Jersey. Brian incorporated his illustration skills and Alissa’s love for kids into his pr...

A Rustic, Vintage Wedding at a Private Home in Terrace, British Columbia

Emilie Metzmeier (23 and a student) and Jan Wandel (24 and a student) met in Germany five years before they tied the knot. After two years of doing long distance, Emilie went on an exchange to Germany and it was there that Jan proposed, taking her to a castle in Hohenaspberg. For their wedding, t...

A Luxe, Traditional Wedding at Terminal Station in Macon, Georgia

During a line dancing class at Georgia State University, Abbi Proctor (25 and an associate financial representative) first learned that Cameron Windham (24 and a financial advisor) has some serious moves. But it wasn't until their paths crossed again during their senior year that the pair started...

An Elegant DIY Wedding at The Community House in Moorestown, New Jersey

Joe Ware (26 and a union pipefitter) married his bride Kim Ware (25 and an occupational therapist) in an elegant wedding with rustic DIY touches in New Jersey. The couple first met as teenagers and formed a strong friendship before they began dating a few years later. After buying their first hom...

An Lively Offbeat Wedding at The Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina

Rebekah Shennan, 35, a vice president, and Josh Michael, 36, a lab technician, met on Match.com and instantly had the feeling that there was something special there. After a year and a half of dating, Josh proposed at Rebekah’s family’s mountain home during a ski trip. For their wedding, the coup...

A Traditional Wedding at The Simsbury Inn in Simsbury, Connecticut

Cara Roberge (33, a patient care coordinator) and Jeremy Egbert (34, a scientist) are among the many couples who met online. In this case, it was eHarmony that brought Cara and Jeremy together for their first Starbucks date. As Cara collects Irish Belleek porcelain pieces, Jeremy put the ring in ...

A Rustic Southern Wedding in Magnolia Springs, Alabama

Rachel Spencer (27 and a professional hair stylist) and Jeffrey Jablonski (27 and a professional landscaper) met in Driver's Education class in high school in Magnolia Springs, Alabama. They grew apart (though remained close friends) while in college, but rekindled their high school romance years...

A Garden Wedding at The Club Continental in Jacksonville, Florida

Abbey LeBlanc (27, a pharmacist) and Adam Johnston (33, works in finance) met just three days before they graduated from the University of Florida. Their cruise ship proposal story was nothing short of memorable. “The deck was super windy and my hair was blowing in my face getting stuck in my sti...

A Neutral Wedding with Rustic Accents at Bentley's on the Bay in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Alexandra Cowley ( 25, a news anchor) and Lucas Corey (26, a national account coordinator at Insight Global) had a neutral colored wedding in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida with rustic accents. “My husband and I both love the country. We wore our cowboy boots for some pictures and wanted everything to...

A Patriotic Wedding at The Downtown Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stacy Fiske (29 and an interactive designer) and Brian Marek (39 and a project manager) met at a mutual friend’s wedding and hit it off right away. After a month of dating, Brian’s job with the Coast Guard took him to New Orleans to help with the BP oil spill, but the two kept in contact every da...

A Casual Rustic Wedding at Kelly Green in Aly's Beach, Florida

Emily Drury (35, works in sales) and Russ Yeager (39, an entrepreneur) first met online through Match.com in 2011. “ I could just tell she was genuine, sweet, and real and not to mention gorgeous!” says Russ. “Unfortunately, she quit responding to me.” Russ tried again two years later when he saw...