Protestant Inspirational Real Wedding stories

One Couple's Pastel, Garden-Inspired Spring Wedding in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

“Our first date was a nighttime herpetology hike, which was definitely out of my comfort zone, but I quickly realized it was right up my [now] husband’s alley,” says Mary, an interest that soon had them adopting a pet leopard gecko together named Mr. Victor. The two bonded over their love of natu...

Earth, Wind and Fire's "September" Inspired This Chic Wedding at The Driskill in Austin, Texas

Ella and Brennan were like two ships passing in the night throughout their days in college. Both attended the University of Texas at Austin, with overlapping friend groups and similar favorite spots, but they narrowly missed each other every time a meet cute seemed bound to happen. Fate duly inte...

This Glam Wedding Included a "Ring for Champagne" Station at Viansa Winery in Sonoma, California

If this couple had a memoir, the title would be Catching Flights and Catching Feelings. The whirlwind romance of Mahsa Zare (29, a luxury realtor) and Johnathan (Hank) Hankins (31, a professional football player for the Dallas Cowboys) has taken them around the globe, so a destination wedding was...

A Class-Act in Modernity—These Grooms Hosted a Grand Wedding at The Filter Club in Philadelphia

Kevin Fletcher and Mark Switaj’s love story began at a birthday party, where they connected over a shared love for electronic dance music and healthcare. Kevin recalls the moment with a smile, “I thought I was so suave and asked Mark for his phone number to ‘have a chat about healthcare.’” This i...

A Purple-and-Black Carnival-Themed Wedding on New Year's Eve at Union Market in Washington, DC

The clock strikes midnight, gold confetti blankets the dance floor, and you share your first New Year’s kiss as a married couple. But let’s back up—because Timmesha Butler (33, a professor and psychotherapist) and Donell Davis (36, a senior manager of biomedical engineering) didn’t get here overn...

Timeless Romance Blended With Chill Lakeside Vibes at This Sewanee, Tennessee, Wedding

John Fisher had an elaborate plan to propose to his college sweetheart, Noni Hill. “John tricked me into thinking we were going camping one spring weekend,” describes Noni. “He surprised me with a note in the mailbox directing me towards a surprise plane ticket to Seattle that boarded just an hou...

This Couple Was the Very First to Wed at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC

On the first day of the year, Lena Tillett (33 and a news anchor) and Christopher Washington (39 and a food tech entrepreneur) said “I do” in the first wedding the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian has ever hosted. The museum is “one of the most remarkable buildings in Washingt...

Guamanian, Nigerian and Military Traditions Filled This Wedding at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia

Vanessa and Joe’s wedding at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia, was inspired by all the things that mean the most to them as a couple. The duo threaded Guamanian and Nigerian cultural elements throughout the wedding to honor their heritage. They also included many military traditions as an h...

One Couple's Urban-Meets-Boho Wedding at Brooklyn Winery in New York

Amelia and Brian live in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood and the couple wanted to showcase their beloved corner of New York City with their wedding. "It was important to us that all wedding events take place in the neighborhood that meant so much to us," shares Amelia. "We wanted our guests ...

The Sky Inspired This Dreamy Blue-and-White Wedding at Mount Holly Municipal Complex in North Carolina

Hailey and Lukas are obsessed with travel and used their shared love of jet setting to inspire their "In the Clouds"-themed wedding. Not only did Hailey and her mother fold 5,000 paper airplanes by hand, but edible paper airplanes graced the wedding cake and Lukas sported a gold paper airplane la...

A Romantic Wedding at Excelsior in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, With Gold Accents

Samantha will be the first to tell you that she started planning her wedding when she was six years old, she even has the scrapbook to prove it. When it came time to pull together her wedding to Andrew, her dream of a romantic, detailed and timeless wedding came to fruition—the couple hosted an e...

Terracotta and Orange Anchored This Hindu-Christian Fusion Wedding at the Four Seasons Baltimore

To celebrate their marriage, Aimee and Ayush planning a Hindu-Christian fusion wedding filled with vibrant shades of red and orange at the Four Seasons Baltimore in Maryland. "My fiancé, Ayush, is originally from India and is a Hindu, and I am from the United States and am Christian. We knew from...

This Couple Blended Lutheran and Hindu Traditions Into Their Parrish Art Museum Wedding in New York

Angeli works professionally as a journalist so it was no surprise that she approached her wedding to Robert through the lens of storytelling. The couple's summer wedding at Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York, was like a book with each event taking place as a distinct chapter in the overal...

A Boho-Chic Ethiopian Fall Wedding at The Oaks at Salem in Apex, North Carolina

To celebrate their marriage, Hiwot and Kevin planned a boho-chic wedding at The Oaks at Salem in Apex, North Carolina, filled with meaningful nods to Hiwot’s Ethiopian heritage. “We started planning our wedding just before the world went into lockdown in 2020,” recalls Hiwot. “There were so many ...

An Emerald-and-Pink Romantic, Industrial Wedding at Main Street Ballroom in Ellicott City, Maryland

For their wedding at Main Street Ballroom outside Baltimore in Ellicott City, Maryland, JaQuelia and Shane settled on a romantic aesthetic with an industrial-meets-rustic undertone. The celebration was filled with a pink-and-emerald color palette and velvet decor accents. “Our wedding was a dream...

A Glamorous Pink-and-Gold Ballroom Wedding at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore, Maryland

To celebrate their marriage, Afua and Buddy planned a glamorous ballroom wedding at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland, with a luxurious pink-and-gold color palette. We wanted our wedding to feel magical so we chose shades of pink for our florals and incorporated lots...

Influencer Casey Walker Brown's Boho Wedding at Paradisus Los Cabos in Mexico

After postponing their wedding twice because of the pandemic, Casey Walker (the blogger behind Streets, Beats and Eats) and Austin Brown (an electrical engineer) were finally able to celebrate with a boho-beach wedding at Paradisus Los Cabos in San José del Cabo, Mexico, along with 20 of their cl...

"Bridgerton" and "Cinderella" Inspired This Wedding at The Lace House in South Carolina

For many, their hashtag is one of the last things they decide on during wedding planning. But given their careers in marketing, it’s no surprise that that wasn’t the case for Aryanna Harrell (30 and works in social media marketing) and Douglas (Doug) Morgan (32 and works in sports marketing). The...

One Couple's Vintage-Meets-Boho Military Wedding at Green Gardens Farms in Battle Creek, Michigan

Mckayla and Jordan planned a boho-inspired wedding at Green Garden Farms in Battle Creek, Michigan, that began with a ceremony in a field and ended with a romantic reception in a greenhouse. At every step of the way, the couple's wedding was packed with personalization—from nods to Jordan's milit...

A Preppy Emerald-and-Pink Wedding in Bloomington, Illinois, Filled With Monogram Accents

When it comes time for a professional wedding planner to tie the knot, you know that, without a doubt, the celebration they plan will be beautifully executed and curated to perfection. That was exactly the case for the private residence Chicago wedding Arin planned in celebration of her relations...

One Couple's Glamorous Wedding at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City

Jeanine and Chris celebrated their love with a wedding that was "a culmination of many things" at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City, with epic skyline views serving as the picturesque backdrop to the day. Jeanine explains that the wedding was a "blend of Nigerian and Italian cultures in a sleek bl...

After Their Coptic Orthodox Ceremony, This Couple Took Pictures at The Parthenon in Nashville

Not only was Marleen and Philo's wedding a beautiful celebration of their relationship, but it also brought to a close their long-distance engagement as they'd been split up in Canada and Nashville for the duration of wedding planning. While border closures resulting from the pandemic left the fa...

One Couple's Casual, Rustic Wedding at Holman Ranch in Carmel Valley, California

Eva and Nico's wedding at  Holman Ranch Wedding in Carmel Valley, California, celebrated a blending of cultures against a beautiful backdrop of mountains. "The inspiration behind our day was 'California hacienda,'" says Eva. "We were both born and raised in Northern California and wanted everythi...