Alternative Wedding Photos

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...

One Couple's Modern Black-and-White Wedding at Rosewood Phuket in Thailand

With the pandemic affecting their life and business, Ilaire (41 and a wedding planner and stylist) and David (41 and works in business) decided to find “beauty from the ashes of these tough times” by tying the knot with a microwedding. Although only 18 people were able to be there in person (Ilai...

The Met Gala Inspired This Edgy Wedding in Cleveland, Ohio

“We broke with tradition in every way imaginable,” Priscila  says of her wedding to Kelly. Their walkable Ohio City wedding began with a ceremony and dinner in their neighbors’ backyard, where they served orange sponge cake baked by a friend, then continued with a New Orleans–style second line pa...

One Couple's Adventurous Helicopter Elopement in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Early on during her engagement to Oscar, Teresa spoke with her mother about what she remembered most from her wedding. Her mother said that "the only memories I have are of how stressed out I was." Hearing that, Oscar and Teresa made the decision to elope. When it came to finding the location, Ha...

One Couple's Magical Mountain Wedding at Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in California

An intimate sunrise ceremony in Yosemite National Park was only natural for Aubrey and Michael, who first visited—and fell for—the landmark in 2015. “When deciding on a venue for our ceremony, we thought back to the feeling we had when we first went to Yosemite,” Aubrey says. She and Michael land...

A Cheery Citrus-Filled Brunch Wedding at Ashton Gardens in Corinth, Texas

Leah and Andre aimed to soak in the summer sun for their August wedding. “We wanted it to be bright, fun and colorful,” Leah says. So they decided to invite 150 loved ones for brunch at Ashton Gardens, where tall windows flooded the reception with natural light. It ended up raining, but with a bl...

A Woodsy, Fall Wedding in the Catskills at The Woodhouse Lodge in Greenville, New York

Samantha and Benjamin (Ben) selected their wedding date for a very special reason: It was their Bernese Mountain dog, Basket’s, second birthday. As such, they joked that the day was “Basket’s very expensive birthday party.” The other (read: real) theme for the day was “New York, We Love You”—a gi...

A "One Night Only" Rock Concert Vibe Inspired This Wedding at BLDG 177 in San Diego, California

Jessica Hattersley and Jaime Preciado celebrated their marriage with a rock concert-inspired wedding at BLDG 177 in San Diego, California. Since Jamie is a member of the band Pierce the Veil, they decided on a "For One Night Only" theme for their musical wedding celebration. "Our wedding was so m...

A Storybook Wedding at the Mallard Island Yacht Club in Manahawkin, New Jersey

When Rachel first started planning her wedding to Stephen, she knew an overload of flowers was key. The vintage notes came into play after touring the venue. “The way I described the design to my vendors was ‘a ’50s Hamptons wedding inside of Sleeping Beauty’s castle.’ I wanted the guests to feel...

A Seven Magic Mountains Elopement in Las Vegas, Nevada, Packed With Cultural Details

Jessica (Jess) and SC celebrated their marriage with an intimate elopement in the desert outside Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple jokes that their elopement was really more of a "quasi elopement-meets-destination wedding."  Jess explains that the couple "just wanted to marry each other with no frill...

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 Wedding at The Lit in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Was A Family Affair

Megan and Molly planned their wedding as they live their days: with intention. After Megan proposed with a sustainable ring from the woman-owned Rosados Box, the pair planned a celebration that represented their values. “We chose The Lit because it was a meeting place for women to discuss social ...

Colorful Dahlias Set This Wedding at Osteria in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Apart

Grace and Michael like to do things their way. Exhibit A: The pair decided to host their wedding in Philadelphia to be close to family. Grace used her years of event coordination experience to plan the pair’s bright, rule-breaking party. “Our day was a nontraditional, cultural hodgepodge,” Grace ...

One Couple's Scrabble-Themed Wedding at Material Culture in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Danielle and Melissa have a way with words—literally. The couple fills their time together with competitive rounds of Scrabble (over which Danielle reigns supreme), and similarly, filled their wedding with nods to their favorite game, from the signage to the tables, alongside Material Culture’s t...

An Emily Brontë-Inspired Wedding at The Junior League of Houston in Houston, Texas

Mary and Sahra's wedding transported guests into the pages of Emily Brontë’s England. “I’m a big literature nerd, so I wanted you to feel as though you stepped into a ball from a classic novel,” Sahra says. Rich satin wallpaper, gold foil touches and an arch topped with spray roses channeled the ...

This Couple Tied the Knot on the Foggy Shore of Lake Superior at Cascade Lodge in Lutsen, Minnesota

Brian and Kory opted for a small, personal gathering for their wedding day in order to make room for connections. “We realized we wanted an intimate ceremony with only our closest friends and family,” the pair says. With a narrowed-down guest list, they decided to say “I do” on the shore of Lake ...

One Couple's Backyard Oasis Wedding at Beau Geste Farm in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Jordan and Zach have a mutual friend to thank for their meet-cute at a birthday party, despite the fact that they barely spoke. “We were both nervous, but I followed him on Twitter and the rest is history,” Jordan laughs. For their wedding at the bride’s grandparents’ home, Jordan and Zach invite...

Cherry Blossoms Filled This Philadelphia Wedding at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Katharine and Ben knew they “wanted to get married somewhere that wasn’t just a wedding venue, but also had some cultural value,” Katharine says of landing on Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The art lovers made use of two galleries: Classical art set the tone for their ceremony, while cont...

A U.S. Naval Academy Wedding in Annapolis, Maryland, Filled With Flea Market Finds

Hilary and Christopher (Chris) had a traditional wedding at the 100-year-old chapel at the US Naval Academy, the groom’s alma mater. Chris’s classmates made a sword arch as the newlyweds kissed outside the US Naval Academy Chapel. Then they partied at a rustic farm, serving crab cakes, fall veget...

A Rainbow of Color Filled This Bohemian Wedding at The Ranch at Laguna Beach in California

Business owners Brittany and Mike meet-cute is truly one of modern love. “We met through mutual friends and started tagging each other in memes on Instagram,” Brittany laughs. One year after Mike proposed, the pair wed under the trees at The Ranch at Laguna Beach with Brittany’s daughter by their...

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...

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...

Cinco de Mayo Inspired This Couple's Wedding at Tenk West Bank in Cleveland, Ohio

For Clarissa and Weston's wedding, all things colorful, happy and bright were a must. Reams of ribbon and bushels of flowers later, that proved to be an understatement for the couple's Cinco de Mayo-themed celebration. The couple, who met while watching a Browns game at a New York City bar, wed i...