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An Enchanting, Moody Mountain Wedding at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn in North Carolina's Highlands

When George and Aly met in college, they had chemistry. Quite literally. The two met in their chemistry lab and became partners but didn’t begin dating until their final semester. After graduation, the two made their long-distance relationship work for 6 years before Aly moved to South Carolina t...

High-Fashion Meets South-of-France in this Stunning Southern California Wedding at Villa del Sol d'Oro

Los Angeles-based sweethearts Tertulien Thomas and Kristopher (Kris) Elder had been discussing the idea of marriage for some time. “Little did Kris know that I was already plotting a proposal—I had just finished paying off the deposit to my jeweler the day he asked me that question,” Tertulien re...

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 ...

This Couple Wed Under Towering Redwoods at Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel Valley, California

Tory and Noah selected the iconic Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel Valley, California, for their wedding and even said "I do" surrounded by towering redwoods before celebrating with a reception packed with boho earthy tones. "The central goal of our wedding was to celebrate our love with family and...

One Couple's Romantic Hudson Valley Wedding at Glynwood Farm in Cold Spring, New York

To celebrate their marriage, Tamara and Steve planned a romantic, flower-filled wedding in the Hudson Valley at Glynwood Farm in Cold Spring, New York. Beautiful scenery, beloved friend and family, and details to honor Tamara's Jamaican heritage and Steve's Jewish background filled the day. "Our ...

A Vibrant Emerald-and-Coral Wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida

Rachel and Eric's wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida, was bold and beautiful. The couple selected a vibrant emerald-and-coral color palette that informed much of the big day's aesthetic. "Our wedding day was amazing," recalls Rachel. "I had always envisioned an elegant bl...

Tuscany Inspired This Green-and-Beige Wedding at Savoia Castle in Prague, Czech Republic

Since the pandemic made a destination wedding in Tuscany an impossibility for Daniela and Milan, the couple decided to bring an Italian vibe home to Prague for their wedding. To celebrate their marriage, the couple hosted a romantic Tuscan-inspired green-and-beige wedding at Savoia Castle in Prag...

An Intimate Beach Microwedding in Palomino, Colombia, Officiated by the Wedding Guests

Diana and Rafael chose an intimate beach wedding in Palomino, Colombia, to celebrate their love story, which began with a movie-worthy first kiss in an elevator. "Diana and Rafa met at work but it was a first kiss in an elevator that really triggered this story. After some comings and goings, it ...

This Couple Got Tattoos During Their Bohemian Canadian Wedding in Roseneath, Ontario

Hannah and Mark's wanted their wedding to embody their love, vision, the Bampot House of Tea and their bohemian spirit. Not only was the wedding's boho aesthetic visually enticing, but it was also packed with meaning as well. Notably, Hannah's purple dress was chosen as a nod to her amethyst birt...

Hawaii and Tuscany Inspired This Microwedding at Villa Riposo in Morgan Hill, California

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Kirsten and Casey planned to host a destination wedding in Maui to honor Kirsten's Hawaiian heritage. However, once the couple was forced to downsize and keep the wedding close to home, they settled on a Tuscan-inspired venue in the bay areas. As a result, Kirste...

An Intimate Elopement Overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina

Not having loved ones present is one of the main drawbacks couples weigh when planning to elope. However, Adrienne Michelle (33 and a therapist, educator and speaker) and Brittany Glover (33 and a product management executive) found a creative way to have a private ceremony while still involving ...

A Modern Black-and-White Rooftop Wedding at Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, California

Although Annie and Evan's rooftop wedding at Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, California, was their 'Plan C,' they didn't let the ongoing pandemic get in the way of celebrating their marriage with a chic, modern event featuring a black-and-white color palette. "It was perfect. During a pandemi...

A Wedding at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida, Filled with Jewel Tones

Given their “very special appreciation for nature, trees and flowers,” exchanging vows in a botanical garden was a simple choice for Yasmin Gomez (35 and a wedding planner) and Nohelia Rodriguez (36 and a restaurant manager). For their intimate ceremony among towering willow trees, only Yasmin’s ...

This Wedding at Lighthouse Point Park in Connecticut Drew Inspiration From the Caribbean

“We wanted everything to be airy, colorful and fun,” Alexandra (Alex) Malebranche says of her wedding to Nathaniel (Nate) Koonce II. They pulled inspiration for their untraditional day from the Museum of Ice Cream and the Color Factory in San Francisco. To keep things casual, the couple served up...

An Effortlessly-Chic Wedding Along the California Coast at Timber Cove Resort in Jenner

For this adventure-loving couple, choosing Timber Cove, a cliffside hotel about one-hour south of Mendocino in Jenner along California’s coast was a no brainer. Jenna and David wanted a private locale (they rented the entire property for the entire weekend), in a place that they both loved and v...

This Wedding Had Luchador-Inspired Details at Casa Mariposa Venue & Villas in South Padre Island, Texas

Jessica and Timothy share a love of professional wrestling and wanted their wedding to pay tribute to the sport—without being too immature. “It had to be a big, glamorous wedding, and not like an 8-year-old’s birthday party,” Jessica says. “We called it hacienda glam with an homage to lucha libre...

Chosen for Its Auspicious Qualities, Red Anchored This Wedding at the University of Illinois

Liuqing and Yansong, students at the University of Illinois, chose to highlight their college's bucolic campus when it came time for the duo to tie the knot. The couple exchange vows in the Japanese Garden at the University of Illinois Arboretum and used the garden's lush botanicals as inspiratio...

These Grooms Planned an Intimate Backyard Wedding in Springfield, Missouri

It took moving to Chicago for Brent Waters (31 and works in marketing) and Chadwick Calkins (32 and a hairstylist) to discover their shared Springfield roots. “A mutual friend introduced us,” Brent says. “We’d both lived in Springfield for the majority of our lives.” After a Windy City proposal, ...

Color Lovers, This Multicultural Wedding at Ebell Long Beach in California Is for You

Abraham is from Niamey, Niger in West Africa and for his wedding to Nicole the couple wanted to celebrate the "vibrancy of that culture" throughout their event. "We both love bold, beautiful color palettes mixed with the greens from tropical scenery and wanted to make sure our wedding reflected t...

This Couple's Dog Was the Something Blue at Their Beach Microwedding in San Diego, California

Teresa and Zack, parents to social-media-famous pup Sushi (@sushisaid) met when they were just 11 years old and planned to celebrated their 22 year romance with a 200-person wedding on June 19th, 2020. However, once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it was immediately clear that their original wedding p...

Romance Met Rustic Vibes at This Barn Wedding in Manheim, Pennsylvania

After meeting one another playing basketball at Messiah College, Joshua “Josh” Clippinger (24 and a basketball player) proposed to Jocelyn Chavous (24 and a graduate student) after a scavenger hunt and won the ultimate prize. The couple hosted a rustic summer wedding in light and airy shades of w...

Bold Colors and Epic Fashion Set Apart This Wedding at The Children's Museum of Denver in Colorado

On the twenty-first night of September, Alex Cobell (33 and a Denver city employee) and True Apodaca (37 and a lobbyist) hosted a celebration totally worthy of the Earth, Wind & Fire disco-pop anthem—it even had icon-named tables. Inspired by Game of Thrones, a “Queenz Guard” escorted Alex (i...

Multicultural Wedding with Green-and-Cream Palette at Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, Illinois

Physicians Mona Azeem and Eliot Ku met during his residency, but they didn’t fall in love in an operating room. They bonded over “climbing adventures,” which led to “a fateful trip that left us stranded under a rock during a heavy mountain rainstorm,” cuddling for warmth, Eliot says. When they de...