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Modern Meets Classic at This Sophisticated Wedding at The Schuyler in Washington, DC

“We met in high school in 2009, and I had the biggest crush,” Alexis Alvarez reminisces. She and Mitch August formed a deep bond as best friends throughout their school years, a friendship that blossomed into romance by the end of their senior year. Their relationship faced the challenges of dist...

Marvel at an Enchanted Garden Wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Santa Susana, California

In the sanctuary of their first shared home, Jose Ordaz transformed the backyard he shared with Cassidy Johnson into a scene of romance with flowers shaped into a heart. Amidst this picturesque setting, their adorable puppy played a pivotal role, holding a little sign as Jose knelt and popped the...

Sweeping Views of the Amalfi Coast Framed This Dreamy Positano Wedding

How often does the honeymoon planning come before the wedding planning? In the case of New York–based Ciara Allen (32, a supervising producer) and Kaylah Burton (31, a social strategy director), the dream of honeymooning in Positano, Italy, ended up leading to a destination wedding there instead....

Timeless Sophistication Filled This Wedding at The Milwaukee Country Club in Wisconsin

Caroline Marks and Robert Flaherty’s love story began unassumingly at Indiana University. Their first date? A cozy dorm room, a movie flickering on the screen and Panera takeout on the side. Fast forward through graduations and city moves, their relationship found its true test during an unintend...

An Italian-Inspired Wedding Awash With Neutral Tones at La Casa Toscana in Fort Myers, Florida

Maya Burns Oster and Dr. Jacob Oster’s love story is as picturesque as a sunset on the horizon. High school sweethearts who continued their romance through college, the couple’s journey took a big leap in Naples, Florida. It was there, against the backdrop of a setting sun and the serene Atlantic...

All-White Everything—Inside This Monochromatic Wedding at The Guild in Kansas City, Missouri

Courtney and Chance’s story is rooted in competitive spirit, as the bride and groom attended opposing high schools. Friendship deepened and took off during a pivotal moment in their lives. “Right before leaving for college, we really hit it off, and the rest was history,” Courtney explains.<br><b...

See Inside Influencer Carobi Parada's Destination Wedding at a Historic Villa in Guatemala

We love a romance where paths cross a second, third or fourth time before cupid truly strikes. This was the case for Carobi Parada and Maxwell McCoy. Though they attended the same high school, they rarely encountered one another, as Carobi was a grade above Maxwell. It wasn’t until after graduati...

A Wedding Expert's Classic Celebration Teeming With Personal Details at The Down Town Club in Philadelphia

“We first met at a party at Fairfield Beach in 2011, introduced to one another as ‘the only other person from Pennsylvania.’” Over the years, the connection between MaryKate Callahan, the Director of Content Strategy at The Knot Worldwide, and Brad Chleboski, who works in pharmaceuticals, grew an...

Celebrity Event Planners Say "I Do" at The Hilton West Palm Beach in Florida

What do two professional wedding planners do when they find themselves engaged? Well, it turns out they’re just like us: Brian Kelly and Sean Koski faced a series of challenges orchestrating their own wedding. Yet, amid the twists and turns, they found a remarkable way to realize their idyllic vi...

A Dreamy, Elegant Garden Party Wedding at Meshewa House in Cincinnati, Ohio

In the halls of Miami University, fate was simply a snapshot away. Catherine Gorman and Austin Poston's story began in a business law class, where Austin made a snap decision that led to meeting his future wife. "He took a picture of me and sent it to his friend making fun of the size of my bag,"...

These Grooms Got a Shoutout From Taylor Swift at Their Black-Tie Wedding in California

“For our fellow same-sex couples!” Kevin Louie and Marcos Melero share, “We hope more representation in wedding blogs and magazines will allow others to see some examples of how their weddings can be both a mixture of tradition and breaking the norm.”<br><br>A serendipitous encounter on a dating ...

Anemones Inspired This Industrial-Meets-Art-Deco Wedding at Red Space Events in Cleveland, Ohio

Lucas (Luke) Franz and Logan Fahey planned a springtime wedding featuring a beautiful fusion of classic and modern elements. As their wedding planner, Nora Culley Tuck, shares, “The words they used in our initial design meeting were ‘Art Deco’ and ‘industrial.’” The wedding highlighted a sleek, b...

One Couple's Chic Rooftop Wedding Overlooking LA at The London in West Hollywood, California

Melissa and Robert Young’s love story began in an unexpected place—LinkedIn. However, it turns out they were actually neighbors as children but had never met. A mutual family friend (who’d go on to become their wedding officiant) babysat the two of them separately when they were children, and the...

If You’re Dreaming of a Summer Event, This Calamigos Ranch Wedding in Malibu, California, is the Perfect Inspo

Alyssa Landau and Ryan Glick are living proof that people can find love in the most unlikely places. “We both ventured out one night to celebrate a mutual friend’s birthday in April 2016,” explains Alyssa. “Little did we know, waiting in that crowded, smelly, old bar was our entire future!” Their...

Live “La Vie en Rose” With This Romantic New Orleans Wedding at Hotel Peter and Paul

When Sydney Harris and Tim Stormers’ eyes met at the oaky countertop at The Roger Room bar in Los Angeles, lightning struck. “I was doing a lot of comedy improv and auditioning at the time when not teaching pilates. He was in post-production for HBO and worked long hours,” Sydney explains. “We bo...

Sea Lions Made a Special Appearance at This Couple's Central Park Zoo Wedding in New York City

Animals have, in one way or another, always cropped up during pivotal points of Nicole Hawkins and Jack Metelski’s relationship. Sitting next to one another in a psychology class at Colgate University, Jack’s critter-adorned socks were their very first topic of conversation. Years later, when he ...

A Bel-Air Bay Club Wedding Filled With Warm Details and Artful Inspiration in Los Angeles, California

After participating in 14 weddings over the course of their lives, sweethearts Karina and Mike Gwynn knew exactly how they wanted to style their big day. Spotlighting the magic of Southern California, the couple selected the Bel Air Bay Club as the backdrop for their wedding. “We wanted something...

This New England Wedding Started With a Sailboat Rehearsal Dinner in Gloucester, Massachusetts

Ariana Frayer and Adam Schmitt tied the knot with a nautical wedding along the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts, at the bride’s family’s coastal estate. Appropriately, the waterfront wedding weekend actually kicked off with a sailboat rehearsal dinner so guests could enjoy the high seas before ...

One Couple's Classic Lakefront Wedding at Chicago Cultural Center in Illinois

Although Nakisha and Antonio tied the knot in Chicago, Illinois, at the Chicago Cultural Center, the day was largely inspired by a Mediterranean vacation where Antonio proposed to Nakisha. "We’d gotten engaged at the start of our 2019 Mediterranean vacation. Subsequently, we had the chance to tou...

Old Hollywood Inspired This Jewel-Tone Wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles in California

For their wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles in California, Hannah and Sarah drew inspiration from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Hannah and Sarah are history and film lovers, so they chose to incorporate both interests into the formal event. The classic film "Casablanca" was projected on the wall...

This Romantic Wedding at Dover Hall Estate in Richmond, Virginia, Included a Bagpipe Player

After shifting their wedding date three times because of the pandemic, Becca and Malcolm finally said "I do" with a formal, classic wedding at Dover Hall Estate in Richmond, Virginia, that included a bagpipe player and cigar roller. Since Dover Hall is already beautiful on its own, the couple set...

This Couple Personalized Every Part of Their Purple-and-Blue Wedding in St. Louis, Missouri

When it came time to celebrate their at-home wedding, Jennifer and Tim focused on personalization and honoring their family throughout the St. Louis, Missouri, event. "The day was truly about creating details that incorporated family, St. Louis, and the feeling of home," says Jennifer. "Everythin...

A Romantic Tented Garden Wedding in Hinsdale, Illinois, With Flowers at Every Turn

For their wedding, Alexandra (Alex) and Balaji (Bala) planned a tented private residence celebration with a romantic garden aesthetic. Elegance abounded throughout this couple’s wedding, from their bespoke details to the lush flower arrangements. "We got married in the yard at my parents’ house,"...