An Adventurous Dogsledding Winter Wedding at Good Times Adventures in Breckenridge, Colorado

With their love for the freedom of being outdoors, particularly in Colorado, Tuyen Lam (36 and a freelance floral designer) and Simon Chiu (39 and a software developer) didn’t want to settle for a classic wedding. Every year, they take an annual snowboarding trip with friends, and three weeks bef...

Colorful Comic Book Inspired wedding at Landoll's Mohican Castle in Loudonville, Ohio

Rebecca + JustinClassic Comic Book WeddingAugust 23, 2014Landoll's Mohican CastleLoudonville, Ohio When I heard that my dear friends Rebecca and Justin were engaged I was so excited for them. The engagement had been a long time coming, it's not every day that you meet a couple who clicks as much ...

A Fun, Artsy Wedding at Dirt Salon in Hartford, Connecticut

Nothing says trendy and fun more than a cocktail party wedding at an art gallery. That's exactly what Charmagne Tripp (41 and a musician and executive assistant) and Tianna Glass (30 and a writer and administrative manager) were looking for when they happened upon Dirt Salon, an art gallery with ...

A Simple, Natural Wedding at Spring Hills Farm in Dalton, Pennsylvania

Christina Roth (31 and a paralegal) and Tamsen Wojtanowski (32 and an artist) had a romantic fall wedding at Spring Hills Farm, a family farm in Dalton, Pennsylvania. This natural, rustic event was perfectly captured by Emily Wren Photography. "It was a totally DIY wedding for sure," Tamsen says....

An Alternative Pop-Up Wedding at Four Seasons in Vail, Colorado

Not wanting a traditional wedding, Leslie Oliver (40 and a communications director) and Brian Elms (39 and a process improvement director) decided to have a pop-up soiree in Vail, Colorado. There were no formal colors (Leslie wore champagne and ivory and Brian wore navy and purple), no formal flo...

A Whimsical, Romantic Wedding at The Belmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas

Genevieve Spies, 30 and a second grade teacher, kindled a friendship with Brian Forosisky, 29 and a graphic designer, while in college. After graduation, Genevieve moved to Brooklyn, but reconnected with Brian on a visit to Arlington, Texas for a mutual friend’s Christmas party. After months of d...

A Geeky DIY Wedding at Odiorne State Park in Rye, New Hampshire

Jennifer Kneeland (33, a Business Analyst) and Jacob Paul (33, a Business Analyst) wanted their unique Odiorne State Park wedding celebrated three things: Fun, Games, and Nerdery. "We are both gamers and wanted to have our day reflect that," Jen says. The DIY decor was inspired by classic Nintend...

A Colorful, Creative Wedding at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Massachusetts

To say Lisa Anchin (31 and a children’s book illustrator) and Ezra Selove’s (31 and a budget analyst and musician) wedding was one of a kind would be an understatement. From the illustrated stationery to the handcrafted paper-flower centerpieces and hand-stitched chuppah, every detail of this cre...

A Transit-Inspired Wedding at Liberty Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts

Megan Murphy (37 and an executive assistant) and Patrick Hayes (32 and a networks engineer) knew they wanted something unique for their wedding, but nothing could have prepared their guests for the surprise location of their ceremony. Instead of including the location in their invitations, Megan ...

A Whimsical, Alternative Wedding at IAO Gallery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Bright colors and whimsical flowers filled Erin Buckley (30 and in the oil and gas industry) and Matt Buckley’s (35 and a retail professional) wedding in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their modern venue, the IAO Gallery, was already full of colorful art, plus the beautiful Myriad...

An Intimate, Urban-Chic Wedding at the Morning Glory Inn in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

With only two months to plan their wedding, Megan Meyers (29 and an interior designer) and Wade Conceicao (29 and a senior IT specialist) had to think fast. But with plenty of design experience under her belt, Megan was confident they could plan an unforgettable affair that ...

A Modern Red and Black Wedding at Tre Bella in Mesa, Arizona

Kelli Portnoy (31 and an IT quality-assurance analyst) and Jonathan Portnoy (43 and a network consultant) tossed tradition at every turn, starting with a ruby engagement ring that inspired their entire wedding. From bundles of red roses to Kelli’s red wedding dress (that’s r...

A Classy, Alternative Wedding at Gaylord Springs Golf Links in Nashville, Tennessee

Dawn Joy Hodges (31 and a pastry chef and cake decorator) creates sweet treats at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and walks past its charming courtyard daily. “I have always loved it and knew it was the spot for the ceremony,” she s...

A Whimsical Wedding at Mackinac Island Community Hall in Mackinac Island, Michigan

With stuntwoman and actress bride Sara Holden and musician groom Jason Price, you knew this wedding was going to be fun. The couple hosted their wedding on Mackinac Island, Michigan, for a variety of reasons. “It is a magical place that will never change. We can bring our grandkids here and show ...

An Intimate Pajama Party Wedding at Rainbow Ranch in Big Sky, Montana

Amy Graybeal (33 and a professional poker player) and Patrick Cronin (27 and a professional poker player) decided to toss tradition and have a pajama party for their wedding. “I’ve never been a wedding dreamer or pictured myself in a wedding dress with lots of people and all that," Amy says. "But...

A Fun, Colorful Wedding at Rocketown in Nashville, Tennessee

Who said a wedding on a budget can't be colorful? Mallory Phillips (26 and an advertising account supervisor) and Corey Bradley (27 and a pharmacist) had a whimsical wedding at the Rocketown concert space in Nashville, Tennessee. "I love that our venue wasn't a typical wedding space, and Rocketow...

A DIY Wedding at Hileman Barn in Silver Lake, Indiana

For their barn wedding at Hileman Round Barn in Silver Lake, Indiana, Gracie Prater (23 and a retail manager) and Christopher Prater (25 and a cook) incorporated a bold color palette of plum purple with gold and sparkles to glam up the rustic setting. Much of the wedding decor was DIY—spray paint...

A Dia de los Muertos-Inspired Wedding at TerrAdorna in Manor, Texas

This alternative, Dia de los Muertos-inspired wedding of Jessi Pagel (37 and a professional makeup artist) and Rey Diaz (39 and a lighting and grip professional) brought color and culture to the Texas Hill Country. “Rey and I enjoy the alternative and subcultural scenes, and both have a love for ...

A Funky Wedding at Bat Haus in Brooklyn, New York

Emily Humphrey (30 and a health coach) and Ericka Hart (29 and a health educator) met while serving in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia. On a sunny September day, the couple exchanged vows by the lake in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. They invited their guests to be active parts of their ceremony and say “w...

A Retro Drive-Through Elopement at Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada

For Livia Veselka (29) and Mike Cornelius (31), it was love at first sight. A few weeks after their first date, "Mike asked me to 'go steady' while we watched the sunset on a beach," says Livia. Seven years later, Mike proposed in front of the couple’s Christmas tree with their Chihuahua, Maximus...

A Rustic-Meets-Playful Wedding at The Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm in Cleveland, Georgia

Sarah Bumpas (26 and a pediatric nurse) and Jason Tyler (30 and a machinist) can thank their parent's for the major milestones in their relationship: Jason's father set them up and Sarah's mother offered Jason a family heirloom engagement ring after they'd been dating for three years. Jason took ...

An Eclectic Rose Gold Wedding at The Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Rather than classic cream or white, Minneapolis-based bride Brittany Hall (30 and a customer service manager) chose an unexpected hue to accessorize her eclectic wedding at The Varsity Theater...rose gold. "I'm absolutely in love with the color," she says. "Everything about it is so enchanting." ...

An Eclectic Organic Wedding at Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, Georgia

Margaux Sahlman (26 and an administrative assistant) stalked Bryan Walls's (29 and co-founder of SnorgTees.com) profile page on OKCupid.com, hoping he would send her a message. When that didn't work, Margaux made the first move and the couple dated for almost four years before Bryan surprised Mar...