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An Eclectic, Fashion-Forward Destination Wedding at Italy's Villa Lario in Lake Como

For a couple all about spontaneity, it’s no wonder their first proposal was a spur of the moment. When Alejandro popped the question 11 months into his relationship with Taylor, it was at the Highland Park Village in Texas… without a ring. “[He] casually suggested we get married and then bought a...

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...

A Festive Elopement at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada

Talk about wingwoman goals: Seema Shah’s (31, an interior designer) older sister knew Karan Purewal (33, a physician) was the perfect match for her sibling after meeting him on the dance floor at a wedding. One might think living in cities that are, give or take, about 2,000 miles apart would hin...

Retro Technicolor Vibes Filled This Eclectic Wedding at the TWA Hotel in Queens, New York

We’ve always believed that couples should plan a wedding that’s uniquely their own, but couples haven’t always felt liberated to do that. Until the pandemic. As couples were forced to scale back, reschedule and adjust their nuptials, they also came back to what a wedding should really be: a meani...

Music From the '60s and '70s Inspired This Retro Wedding at The Fillmore in Philadelphia

For their wedding at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Naomi and Jessi created a vibe that was a mix of "Summer of Love, Magical Mystery Tour, and a sprinkle of Studio 54 glitter." Naomi goes on to explain that the couple selected "a palette based on late '60s and early '70s color schem...

A Simple Winter Wedding With Proteas at The Foundry Event Space in Topeka, Kansas

Topeka natives Lydia and Hunter love story began as far away from Kansas as one can get—Sydney, Australia, to be exact. After meeting at a ministry conference, the pair brought their romance back to their home state and eventually planned a winter celebration rife with KC pride. “We thought of al...

Villa Cimbrone, an 11th-Century Mansion, Set the Stage for This Wedding in Ravello, Italy

Karoline and Luke wed in a romantic celebration filled with vintage-inspired details at Villa Vimbrone, an 11th-century mansion along the Amalfi Coast in Ravello, Italy. Though the couple didn't connect until a chance run-in as adults when Karoline was in Los Angeles, the idea for an Amalfi Coast...

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...

This Wedding at The Madison Hotel in Morristown, New Jersey, Embodied an Edgy Take on Romance

Anastasia and Gregory (Greg) wanted to plan a celebration that would resonate with their loved ones. “Our wedding wasn’t just for Greg and me,” Anastasia says. “It was also for our families, and we wanted everyone to feel special.” As a tribute to the flower shop Anastasia’s parents owned, the co...

Value-Focused Decisions Were Key to This Couple as They Planned a New Orleans Microwedding

After the ongoing pandemic forced Taylor and David to downsize and postpone their wedding, they ultimately decided to get married in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a microwedding. "David and I had initially wanted a big wedding with everyone from every corner of our lives there," recalls Taylor. "H...

This Virtual Wedding at The Ludlow Hotel in New York City Included a Champagne Toast in a Bathtub

Emilie and Obinna had a completely virtual wedding at The Ludlow in New York City. Beyond their officiant, Emilie and Obinna were the only in-person attendees for their rooftop wedding ceremony which was followed by a virtual dance party. However, despite most guests having to attend remotely, th...

This Couple Wove a Floral Crest Through the Design of Their Fort Mill, South Carolina, Wedding

Family was at the center of Avery and Will's private residence wedding in Fort Mill, South Carolina. From a custom crest that celebrated the new family Avery and Will were forming to plenty of nods to the couple's heritage (they were actually married on the same property where both Avery's parent...

This Wedding at The St. Vrain in Longmont, Colorado Had a Burgundy-and-Plum Palette

With the help of local vendors in a matter of just four months, Meagan and Hunter pulled off an autumnal boho wedding, where there was no shortage of wood accents, handmade dream catchers or candlelight. Three details were at the top of Meagan’s must-have list, including a moody palette, an intim...

Poinsettias Filled This Snowy Winter Wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan

Gianna and Karl came all the way from Halmstad, Sweden, to create a winter wonderland of their very own in Charlevoix. After debating locations, the pair settled on the small northern Michigan town because Gianna visited her grandparents there to ski each winter. The snowy, picturesque landscape ...

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 ...

Après Ski Met Black Tie at This Couple's Winter Wedding in Woodstock, Vermont

When it came time for Caroline Willis and Phil Hooper to exchange vows, the couple planned a winter wedding at The Woodstock Inn and Resort in Vermont inspired by "the best après ski party of the season! We had a winter-themed, black tie wedding with a retro ski twist," Caroline says. The couple ...

This Wedding at Riverbed Farms in Anaheim, California, Was All About Sustainability

Hosting a wedding that was sustainable and environmentally conscious was of utmost importance to Zoe-Raven and Spencer. “Spencer is vegan and we both care deeply about our communities and being eco-friendly,” Zoe-Raven says, which led the couple to select a sustainable urban farm as their venue. ...

Mermaids and Aerialists Wowed at This Wedding on Governor's Island in New York

Mackensie and Tyler love any excuse to rock a costume. The couple wanted to show guests a party unlike any other, which they jokingly called The Spectacle. "We love to travel and spent months looking overseas,” Mackensie says. “In the end, we wanted our family there, so we decided on our home, th...

This Couple Threw a Colorful New Year's Eve Bash for Their Wedding at The Saguaro in Palm Springs

Natasha  and Seth did NYE one better by ringing in the new year with the ultimate bash: their wedding. “Getting married on New Year’s Eve meant there was already a fun layer to our day,” Natasha says. “I love decorating for holidays, so this was a dream.” The couple added even more color to the a...

An Intimate Alfresco Wedding in the Texas Hill Country at Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs, Texas

Though Ashley designs weddings for her nine to five, when it came time to organize her own celebration with Daniel, she had to pause. “I initially wanted a wedding in Italy but realized that some of our closest family members wouldn’t be able to make the trip abroad,” Ashley says. “Instead, we ch...

A Vintage-Meets-Romantic Fall Wedding at The Beverly Mansion in Marengo, Ohio

Beth has an affinity for vintage design so selecting The Beverly Mansion in Marengo, Ohio, for her and Mark's wedding was a simple decision. Built in the 1920s, the estate sits on 40 acres of land and, with its vaulted ceilings, created the perfect foundation for the couple's 80-guest wedding. Mi...

A Cat Made an Appearance at This Wedding at New Liberty Distillery in Philadelphia

Kelly Kurteson (30 and a retoucher at Anthropologie) and Michael Cammarata (28 and a musician) have a way of making something old into something new. Exhibit A: Michael proposed with a repurposed ring made from his grandmother’s diamond and Kelly’s great aunt’s ring setting. The pair looked to th...

This Couple Turned the Beach in Tulum, Mexico, into a Disco Oasis for Their Wedding

Since they’re both designers, Marisa (Mari) Suárez-Orozco (35 and a floral, stationery and event designer) and Janette (Jan) Banner (41 and a carpenter and furniture designer) wanted to blend their two aesthetics when planning their wedding. It was, “a little tricky and took some reworking sever...