Ballroom Wedding Photos

A Tropical Wedding With Lilac Accent Touches at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

Though Tubi and Jahi met and got engaged in Washington, DC, they looked to their ancestry, rather than simply their party’s meaningful location, when planning their celebration. “We wanted our wedding to be a reflection of us and the communities we come from—both Ethiopian and African American,” ...

A Combo of Fun and Formal Details Informed This Fall Wedding at Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri

Angie and Jake don’t believe in sacrificing fun for the sake of elegance. Instead, Angie and Jake planned a wedding that incorporated the two side by side in harmony. Case in point: The couple followed their traditional Catholic ceremony with a colorful balloon send-off. After the vows, guests fi...

A Funky Wedding at Castle Hall in Detroit's Grand Republic Building With Scottish Details

Hannah and Dylan  share more than a few things in common, beginning with a sense of humor. “Dylan struck my interest when he made a joke at a meeting,” Hannah says. “We moved in together a week later.” At their wedding, the couple filled the day with the music they love. Hannah created menus bear...

A Contemporary Chateau Wedding at Park Chateau in East Brunswick, New Jersey

Jacci and Stephen (Steve)  met while working at a floral start- up, and—thanks to Jacci’s design expertise—knew exactly how they wanted to customize their celebration. “I sourced every detail myself to ensure it spoke to us and left our guests feeling like they knew us better as a couple,” Jacci ...

One Couple's Colorful Estate Wedding at the Seversky Mansion in Glen Head, New York

Christiana and Millet (Mel) looked to Europe to design their black-tie Long Island wedding. “We were inspired by old-world elegance,” Christiana says. “We wanted the wedding to be timeless but also fun.” The 100-year-old de Seversky Mansion got them halfway there, with chandeliers and a wood-pane...

A Classic-Chic Wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island

When you marry at St. Mary’s Church Newport, where John F. and Jackie Kennedy wed, a classic celebration is in order. “I am a sucker for a traditional wedding,” Vanessa says. She and Franklin (Frankie) planned a timeless seaside reception at Belle Mer, filling the clean space with white flowers, ...

A Modern Monochromatic Indian Wedding at Prospect House in Austin, Texas

Aneri and Zoey have been inseparable for over a decade. After a seven-year engagement, Aneri and Zoey wanted a wedding that honored their roots, as well as the home they’d built together. First came the venue, which Aneri says “blended my love of modern aesthetics with Zoey’s love of the countrys...

"The Wizard of Oz" Inspired This Wedding at the Michigan League Ballroom in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Brian and Michael are longtime fans of The Wizard of Oz. The couple turned their wedding day into a celebration of all things Oz, from the 1939 film to the Broadway musical Wicked—happily ever after included. Brian surprised Michael with a pair of sequined Converse to wear down the aisle. "It was...

The Beauty of New York Inspired This Wedding at the Rainbow Room in Manhattan

Kylee and Benjamin (Ben) got engaged following a helicopter ride above New York City, so it was only fitting that they celebrate their wedding at its pinnacle. The couple welcomed loved ones to the Rainbow Room, located 65 floors above the iconic Rockefeller Center, for a “luxe romance” soiree. E...

A Romantic, Black-Tie Wedding at The Astorian in Houston, Texas

Jennifer (Jenny) and Robin got engaged after six months of dating, but they took their time planning a black- tie wedding at The Astorian, an industrial, art deco venue in downtown Houston. “We wanted to honor its aesthetic by keeping the style clean and sophisticated,” Jenny says. They filled th...

A Glamorous Rooftop Wedding at The Terrace on Grand in Kansas City, Missouri

The threat of torrential rain wasn’t enough to prevent Krishelle Ricketts and Brandon Ivory from saying “I do” in a rooftop ceremony high above Kansas City at The Terrace on Grand. “It literally rained all afternoon,” Krishelle says. “Our vendors kept calling to ask if we wanted to move everythin...

A Glamorous "Cloud Nine"-Inspired Wedding at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City

Erika and Rodney found wedding design inspo in New York City. Rodney proposed on a ride around the Big Apple, Erika’s hometown, so it was only natural for the pair to say “I do” in the city too. “I’ve always pictured myself as a New York City bride,” Erika says. For the ceremony, the couple heade...

A Multicultural Wedding in North Carolina Honoring Vietnamese, Swedish and American Culture

Vimy and Andrew tied the knot in Raleigh, North Carolina, but the inspiration for their wedding was global. Vietnamese, Swedish and American elements came together in their multicultural wedding at Shiki Sushi. "When we were planning our wedding we knew that we wanted a winter wedding and to hono...

A Color-Packed Traditional South Indian Wedding in Concord, New Hampshire

To celebrate their marriage, Pooja and Ravi hosted three days of festivities filled with a vibrant color palette to celebrate the joy that was central to their south Indian wedding. To aid in the planning and since "Indian culture within itself is different depending on the state you come from," ...

A Glamorous White-and-Gold Wedding at The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor in New Jersey

The inspiration behind Janeiya and Kevin's "wedding was modern glam. The ceiling inside the ballroom had a Hollywood glam vibe, in which was the perfect fit to tie back with my dream decor. I wanted something simple yet elegant , so I went with a white, gold and black color palette," Janeiya shar...

A Glamorous Purple-and-White Wedding at The Vault in Tampa, Florida

Cassandra and Michael wanted their wedding to have an ethereal feel so the vaulted ceilings and bright, airy atmosphere of The Vault in Tampa, Florida, made their venue selection a simple one. Beyond aesthetics, the venue choice was a practical one as well. "An indoor wedding minimized the stress...

Romance and Elegance Emanated From This Wedding at the Royal Crest Room in St. Cloud, Florida

Classic elegance and romance punctuated Brianna and Matthew's wedding at The Royal Crest Room in St. Cloud, Florida. From timeless fashion to a reception filled with ample drapery, the entire celebration was the epitome of regal. Keeping the color palette mostly neutral with accents of gold sprin...

This Chicago Art Institute Wedding Was Filled with Over-the-Top Flower Arrangements

For their wedding at the Art Institute of Chicago, Tamiya (Miya) Beathea (43 and president of a philanthropic online boutique) and Brian Dubin (54 and president of an international trading company) aimed for a lush, French-inspired reception. “Our vision was to create an indoor botanic garden,” M...

This Couple Decked the Halls for Their Festive Christmas-Themed Wedding in Chicago

McKenna and Patrick decked the halls during the most wonderful time of the year, swapping vows and sealing the deal with a kiss (no mistletoe needed). As for the details, the Christmas aficionados invited 200 guests to join them in celebrating their marriage during the winter solstice on December...

A Modern Purple-and-Black-Hued Wedding at the Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas

Ian Rainbolt (33 and working in private equity finance) and Rex Wright (32 and a supply chain consultant) played up the juxtaposition between moody and airy with their “elegant, masculine and soft” wedding aesthetic. For their wedding-day fashion, Ian and Rex chose to wear navy suits to complemen...

This Penthouse Wedding at State Room Offered Sweeping Views of Downtown Boston

For their wedding in Boston, Alex and Steven chose The State Room because of, "its beautiful views of the city, the fact that it had two floors which made it interesting, a gorgeous glass staircase that connected the two floors, and the fact the space was quite bare so we could make it what we wa...

Building 177 Provided The Perfect Blank Canvas for This Minimal Wedding in San Diego, California

For Gabriella and Louie's modern, minimalist wedding at BLDG 177 in San Diego, California, a subtle-yet-bohemian color palette of beige, caramel and rose brought the understated affair to life. "For our wedding theme, we wanted to go for something modern with touches of whimsical feelings. We cho...

This Glamorous Wedding at The University of Maryland is a Blush Lover's Ultimate Dream

Siara and Dennis' navy and blush hued wedding blended "lush, vibrant and glam" vibes in a perfectly over-the-top way. Starting with ornate blush draping at the ceremony (where a harpist serenaded guests!), each part of the day balanced elegance with vibrance and glam. Champagne escort carts welco...