Ballroom Wedding Photos

A Romantic, Storybook Wedding at the Aria Wedding and Banquet Facility in Prospect, Connecticut

Lauren Branche (30 and a medical student) and Therence “TJ” James Jr. (27 and a public health researcher) mark their love with words. The pair started dating after TJ wrote Lauren a poem confessing his feelings. “As a fan of spoken word and TJ’s smile, I realized I was in love,” Lauren says. Late...

Cherry Blossoms Inspired This Glam Wedding at the Southern Exchange Ballrooms in Atlanta

Sade Jones (30 and a pharmacist and Pure Romance consultant) and Mandela Wise (32 and an elementary art school teacher and high school football coach) took wedding inspo from works of fiction they enjoy. “I really wanted the magic feel of Harry Potter, but with a twist of romance,” Sade says. Tal...

A Whimsical Spring Wedding at The Brambleton Golf Course in Ashburn, Virginia

Physicians Ismaela Teferi and Simon Atena wrote their wedding as a love letter to their Ethiopian heritage—but with a few modern Western twists. The couple, who met during their time in residency, filled their wedding with nods to their culture, starting with the ceremony. “Our ceremony was spoke...

Tuxedo-Inspired Details Filled This Luxe, Modern Wedding at The Admiral Room in Buffalo, New York

For their wedding at The Admiral Room, James and Ryan wanted a sleek, modern affair, but it was also of utmost importance that the day feel personalized and unique to them. From having their pups Henry and Remington walk them down the aisle, to wearing matching rainbow suspenders to add a pop of ...

A Blush Palette Brought Romantic Vibes to This Wedding at Wrightsville Manor in North Carolina

La Kesha and David wanted their wedding day to have two distinct feels—a classic, romantic ceremony to start the day followed by an all-out party at the reception. "It may sound unconventional however the theme for our wedding was classy in the beginning and a party at the end. I wanted people t...

Gold Details Filled Every Inch of This Luxurious Wedding at The Palace at Somerset in New Jersey

Sophia Dupont (37 and a social worker) and Terrance Carter (47 and a social worker) began their office romance after working at the same company for more than 12 years. Once they were ready to make it official, they decided to plan an elegant celebration that embraced the blooming florals and sof...

Lush Greenery Filled This Elegant Wedding at The Ivy Room at Tree Studios in Chicago, Illinois

Akello Ragwar (29 and works in data security) and Emeka Linton (38 and works in private equity) knew they wanted to swap vows in the vibrant city of Chicago as a tribute to Emeka’s hometown. Guided by Akello’s vision, the pair created a romantic garden party in the heart of the city. “We wanted s...

These Grooms Threw a Surprise Black-Tie Wedding at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah

"Unfortunately, Covid-19 had pushed our wedding date back and as more time went on, we decided to just pick a day and make it happen," recalls Jarl and Miguel of the road that led to their surprise black-tie wedding at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah. "The end of September is a beautiful t...

Gold and White Set the Tone at This Glam Wedding at Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando, Florida

Esther and Damola's wedding was truly a globetrotting affair—the Maryland-based duo chose Florida as their wedding venue but the inspiration for the big day came straight for the rolling hills of Tuscany. To add to the global inspiration many of the guests attending even sported British-inspired ...

Dramatic Floral Arrangements Filled This Rooftop Wedding at The Joule in Dallas, Texas

Andra Chapman (31 and a luxury manager) and Evan Gonzalez’s (36 and a vice president of investments) wedding served as a celebration of love—past, present and future. “My mom has passed away, and planning a wedding without her was overwhelming,” Andra says. To make sure mom’s presence was felt, A...

Emerald Green Set the Tone at This Regal Wedding at Stone River in Columbia, South Carolina

Despite the ongoing pandemic and a postponement from their original wedding date, Asha and Zane were able to celebrate in style with a romantic-meets-glam wedding without too many changes thanks to their outdoor ceremony spot overlooking a river and a spacious reception venue that allowed for ple...

A Fashion-Forward, Urban Wedding at Turner Hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ashley and Anthony eloped last year but still wanted to have a larger wedding celebration with family after the fact. However, their initial plans were derailed when the pandemic hit and forced the couple to delay their celebration. With a bit of patience and some replanning, the couple was able ...

Velvet and Jewel Tones Set Apart This Glam Wedding at Hidden Waters in Waxahachie, Texas

For their wedding at Hidden Waters in Waxahachie, Texas, Marcus and Carla incorporated velvet and jewel tones into their design to complement the event venue's regal feel. Plants can be seen growing all around the brick estate so the duo chose to lean into the garden vibe with roses and greenery ...

Fine Jewelry Inspired This Glam Wedding at Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury in New Jersey

Adina Kamkhatchi is the founder and designer of her namesake New York-based jewelry company, Adina's Jewels. So it was only natural to celebrate her wedding to Isaac Mizrahi with a glamorous, jewelry-filled wedding. Adina and Isaac's whirlwind romance was an unexpected bright spot that blossomed ...

A Glamorous Ballroom Wedding at The Pierre in New York City

When looking for the perfect wedding venue, Kimberly and Nick considered spots, many of them outdoors, in Newport and Westchester, but ended up settling on The Pierre in New York City for their glam wedding celebration. "We were debating getting married outdoors at some of these locations, but in...

An Elegant Fall Wedding at Surf Hotel with Sweeping Views of Colorado's Rocky Mountains

Matthew Breest and Katie Dabbs first met when they worked together at an international architecture firm in Denver. Katie was the publicist for the firm, Matt was the rising design star. Working in different buildings, they rarely bumped into one another but remained friendly colleagues over the ...

This Couple Served a Seven-Course Meal at Their Wedding at The Caramel Room in St. Louis, Missouri

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Kate and  Holt found a way to make fine dining and exquisite service safe and socially-distanced for their wedding in St. Louis. The reception was set up like a jazz bistro so attendees could enjoy the celebration from individual tables while taking in a pri...

The Chandeliers at Leonard's Palazzo in Great Neck, New York, Set the Tone for This Regal Wedding

To celebrate their relationship, Dana Boyd and Vincent Magro planned a regal wedding inspired by English weddings, the British monarch and the 1950s. The end result was a regal wedding celebration filled with luxurious orchids, sparkling chandeliers and a wedding dress fit for a royal. The couple...

One Couple's Purple-and-Mauve Wedding at Chabad of Parkland in Florida

It was essential to Faith Niece and Ben Goldberg that their wedding at Chabad of Parkland in Florida both honor their Orthodox Jewish faith without sacrificing style. "We wanted a romantic and moody winter wedding with large floral, velvet and gold accents. We had to balance finding a large enoug...

This Couple Included a Traditional German Log Cutting Ceremony as Part of Their Wedding in Virginia

In honor of Althea's German heritage and Seyi's Nigerian background, the couple planned a multicultural wedding at The Estate at Independence in Midlothian, Virginia, to celebrate their marriage. To start the day, the couple exchanged vows at Sycamore Presbyterian Church. Following their wedding ...

A Romantic Burgundy-and-White Wedding at the Durham Convention Center in North Carolina

For Deema and Khaled it was love at first sight, at a grocery store! "Believe it or not, I met Khalid at a Harris Teeter about 9 years ago. I never thought I was going to meet my future spouse in a grocery store—I always thought that was just a running joke that people made. I was with my best fr...

An Autumn Wedding at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, South Carolina, with Vibrant Tropical Blooms

LaToya and Elliott, "wanted a wedding worthy of an oil painting's depiction; one that is timeless and worth reveling for generations to come. From this thought, everything else was born." LaToya shares how she's "always wanted a fall wedding, thanks to it being my favorite season. Fall is the per...

This Glamorous Wedding at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia was Inspired by Paris

For their wedding in Philadelphia, Milanee and Amine selected a "wintry Parisian chic" aesthetic with a "clean, airy and soft" color palette which complemented the Academy of Music's classic architecture seamlessly. To bring their Parisian theme to life the couple served a decidedly French-inspir...