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A '60s-Style Danish and American Wedding at Bellwether House in Savannah, Georgia

Worlds collided when Jacob and Grace met during their freshmen year at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. Jacob grew up in Sorring, Denmark, while Grace was a Boston native. It wasn’t until the middle of their junior year that the two begin their love journey together af...

Industrial Vibes Meet Disco Fever at This Wedding at 74Wythe in Brooklyn, New York

Bianca Volpetti and Dillon Balsamo’s love story is one deeply rooted in family ties and longer-than-life connections. As Bianca would say, “Our story runs deep.” Their grandfathers shared an enduring friendship, having grown up together in Brooklyn. “They were best friends their whole lives,” Bia...

An Elegant Tented Wedding at McGovern Centennial Gardens in Houston, Texas

We love a contemporary love story: Kristina Haag and Christopher Kissel’s paths crossed on a popular dating app. “Chris and I met in a super traditional way: Bumble! It was truly the only way to meet anyone during the early days of Covid,” Kristina reminisces. Their connection grew swiftly and de...

A Bright, Floral-Forward Wedding With Jamaican Infusions at Martin's West in Baltimore, Maryland

Over two decades ago, two people had a chance encounter that would act as a jumping-off point for true love to grow. Latoya Francis-Williams recalls, “We met when I walked into the best Jamaican restaurant in town.” Donovan Cunningham, the charismatic owner, “took pride in getting to know every p...

One Couple's Luxurious Multi-Day Destination Wedding at Penha Longa Resort in Portugal

Kanishka Patel and Rajat Malik's love story began as serendipity and crescendoed in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. "It was a dreamy escape to Santorini, Greece, where the azure Mediterranean Sea provided a stunning backdrop to our love story," Kanishka reminisces. The proposal w...

YouTuber Guava Juice Weds in an Eclectic, Floral-Infused Wedding at Playa Studios in Los Angeles

Roi Fabito (better known as Guava Juice to his 16 million YouTube subscribers) and Monette Solomon's love story began at a national youth conference in 2007, where they first met and formed a close friendship. This bond deepened over the years, and six years later, they took the next step and sta...

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....

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...

One Couple's Earthy and Elegant Vow Renewal at Taft Peak in Yosemite National Park

Sometimes, love is found in the familiar. Priscila and David Nunez grew up together, and "over time, we became really good friends," explains Priscila. Their relationship took root and grew before culminating in a moment that Priscila had always dreamed of. After a romantic dinner, David popped t...

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...

This Colorful Wedding at The Hibernia San Francisco Was All About Celebrating Heritage and Inclusivity

Love often blooms online in the digital age. “Yes, we are one of those millennial stories,” Charles (Charlie) Langdon details his relationship with Vivi Nguyen. An initial lunch date blossomed into an entire afternoon of connection for the two, marking the beginning of a deep and meaningful bond....

An Ethereal, Dreamy Wedding With Elegant Decor at the Fairmont Washington, DC

While working side by side at Marriott International, Ariana Dejan-Lenoir and Stephen Johnson kicked off their relationship on a purely professional note. Ariana recalls, “We started out as friends, which soon transformed into a love story.” The gradual shift from colleagues to confidantes and ul...

These Brides Planned a Sophisticated-Yet-Personal Wedding at Parlor Public House in Indianapolis, Indiana

Though Alexa Pratt and Amanda Duba went to the same high school, fate wouldn’t have them meet until they both attended the same college; their paths crossed at Indiana University when a mutual friend brought them together. Amanda fondly recalls, “We have a mutual best friend who introduced us, an...

A Vibrant Fusion of Indian and American Wedding Customs at Amaterra Winery in Portland, Oregon

Haarika Reddy and Chris Bender first laid eyes on one another during their senior year at the University of Oklahoma; in those hallowed halls, they formed a connection that would withstand the test of time and physical separation. After college, they navigated the challenges of a long-distance re...

Art Inspired This Wedding of Two Photographers at Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, Connecticut

A decade ago, Kaylyn Leighton and Joe Sinthavong crossed paths as photographers at a fashion start-up. "What started out as a friendship blossomed into the deepest connection we would ever know," Kaylyn fondly recalls. Their love story reached a magical turning point in Versailles during a foggy ...

Who Doesn't Love Pastels? A Colorful, Dance-Focused Wedding at Shinola Hotel in Detroit

In the warm embrace of a Northern Michigan summer soirée, Amy Beck and Gus Navarro discovered a magnetic connection that felt like destiny. “That first night, we figured out how much we were drawn to each other playing apples to apples,” Amy explains. Their playful spirits were a perfect match, a...

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...

This Couple's Elegantly Emerald Wedding at Prospect Park Boathouse in Brooklyn, New York, Is Timeless

Oliver Saikaly and Nicholas Deising's love story began with a chance encounter through mutual friends during college. As their relationship blossomed, Oliver devised a secret plan for a breathtaking proposal that was sure to knock his beloved's socks off. "Originally, I wanted to surprise Nick wi...

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 Black-Tie Affair With Modern Accents at The Baltimore Museum of Art in Maryland

Straight out of a movie, Isyis Robinson and David Robinson started their love story in the heart of the bustling city, where fate orchestrated their “meet-cute” at a Macy’s in downtown DC. “After only a year of dating, David proposed at City Center DC during Christmastime in front of a 75-foot Ch...

Mustard Yellow Is the Star at This Boho Desert Wedding at the Parker in Palm Springs, California

"It was truly love at second sight," Camille Johnson laughs. She first crossed paths with Gary Johnson during their teen years. "Needless to say, that was not the beginning of our story." They reconnected eight years later at a mutual friend's birthday party in Harlem, NY. Gary explains, "We spen...