A Glamorous DIY Wedding at The Barn at Twin Oaks Ranch in Dardanelle, Arkansas
Nikki, 41, CEO of Glitter Magazine, Scott, 34, works in sales, met online. Even though they seemed an unlikely couple–she is from New Jersey and he is from Arkansas–they had an instant connection. After making a long-distance relationship work, they decided to take the next step. Scott flew acros...
An Elegant Ranch Wedding at Y.O. Ranch in Kerrville, Texas
Catherine Schreiner (28 and sales director of BuddyLove showroom) and William Brand Daves (33 and with Barnard Insurance Group) met through mutual friends that had been trying to set them up for two years before they actually met. They knew from the beginning of their relationship that they were ...
A Rustic Vintage-Inspired Wedding at Sawyer Family Farmstead in Glenville, North Carolina
Christine Mondou, 25, a Biology student and Nathan Winrich, 24, a financial advisor at Edward Jones, met through a common interest — fencing. The pair were members of the Appalachian State University fencing club throughout college. And while it all started with a few high fives and casual conver...
A Rustic Elegant Wedding at the County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana
When Meg (30 and an attorney) attended her cousin's wedding, she had no idea that her future husband, Greg (32 and a driver) was the best man. "We started dating soon after and he proposed on the Fourth of July during the fireworks at my family lake house," Meg explains. For their spring wedding ...
A Colorful Farm Wedding at Sang Lee Farms in Peconic, NY
Jennifer Kapahi (29, co-founder of treStiQue beauty) and Ayush “Nicks” Kapahi (30, partner at HKS Capital Partners) met during their sophomore year at Skidmore College and got engaged 10 years later in their New York City apartment, there was no other location for their wedding but Jennifer’s fam...
A Whimsical Barn Wedding at Rufflands Farm in Rhinebeck, New York
Although it took New Jersey natives Tammy Porto (33, an account executive) and Anthony Bartolomeo (35, a general manager) almost a decade to meet, their romantic engagement was well worth the wait!“I had been traveling for work to London,” says Tammy. “At the tail-end of my trip, Anthony surprise...
A Vintage Farm Wedding at a Private Residence in Texas
When Jacob (24, law enforcement officer) and Christy (23, firefighter) planned their DIY wedding on a budget, the results were stunning. Jacob and Christy had a romantic and personal day, with a lot of help from family and friends. Right down to the vegetables that Christy grew for the reception...
A Rustic Ranch Wedding at Stonehouse Villa in Driftwood, Texas
Rachel Upson (30 and a wellness coach) and Nicholas Walker (29 and a meat cutter) met in Rabat, Morocco as international volunteers. Rachel got to the home-base first and Nicholas arrived while Moroccan mint tea was being served, and even though both were jet-lagged and disheveled, the connection...
A Country Chic Wedding at Cotton Creek Barn in New Home, Texas
Jaclyn Ratcliff (25 and a lab technician) and Russell Ratliff (32 and a diesel mechanic) met on a blind date through mutual friends who thought they would be perfect for each other. A year after they started dating, Russel popped the question at a homecoming bonfire for their alma mater, orchestr...
A Rustic Fall Wedding at Washington Grass Inn in Greensboro, Georgia
Brittany Glausier (26 and a teacher) and Blake Sims (29 and a business Owner) met through Greek life at the University of West Georgia. They dated for almost three years before Blake proposed on the beach during a family vacation. As soon as they were officially engaged, Brittany and Blake quickl...
Country Barn Wedding at Oaks Ranch in Santa Margarita, California.
Stacey Phillips (28, unit manager) and Ryan Lester (32, business owner) instantly caught each other's attention while they were both at an '80s cover band concert in Palm Springs, California. They began dating shortly afterwards, and five years later Ryan surprised Stacey with a trip to New York...
A Farm-Inspired Wedding at Pachamama Farm & Wellness in Longmont, Colorado
Annie Barr (27 and works in marketing) and Austin Lamer (40 and works in horticulture) met at a Farmer’s Market. Annie was finishing college and Austin was a farmer at a local, organic farm in Boulder County. Annie had a Community Supported Agriculture share at Austin’s farm. Five years later, Au...
A Rustic Barn Wedding at Butterfly Kisses Pavilion in Newport, North Carolina
Lauren Fitzgerald (25 and a certified surgical technician) thought Matthew Parlor (26 and a water plant operator) was pretty cute when they first met at a pizza parlor. Eight years later Matthew proposed to Lauren on the beach while digging for seashells. When it came time to start planning their...
A DIY Wedding at the Starved Rock Lodge in Utica, Illinois
Meredith (27 and a loan officer) and Nathan (29 and a resident physician) were both inspired by their mutual love of nature while planning their special day. As self-proclaimed classic romantics, the two chose the Starved Rock Lodge in Utica as their wedding backdrop -- a venue known for it's idy...
A Rustic Ranch Wedding at Santa Margarita Ranch in Santa Margarita, California
Alisha Beltramo (29, a deputy district atto) and Alan Shoen (29, mechanical engineer) got engaged while they were taking a hike in the wine country. Alan tried his best to keep them off the direct trail so Alisha wouldn't figure out where they were going, which was the open field that Alan had fi...
A Whimsical Barn Wedding at the County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana
Not many couples can pull off a barn wedding that includes board games, traditional kilts and a Harry Potter-themed cake, but to-be-weds April (26 and a scientific illustrator) and Jeremy (29 and a software craftsman) did just that. After meeting online and sharing a first date the The Field Muse...
A Traditional Christian Wedding at Ma Maison in Dripping Springs, Texas
Janelle and Marcus met at Texas A&M University when Marcus came to College Station to visit friends. The two maintained a friendship but reconnected a few years later for a night out with friends in Houston. The next week, Marcus asked Janelle out to lunch, and the couple started dating quick...
A Rustic Wedding at Bridger-Teton National Forest in Big Piney, Wyoming
Juli Andrews (21 and a nurse) and Mike Forrester (22 and an operator) met in college. “Mike's pick up line was asking me to set him up with a girl on the college basketball from my hometown,” Juli says. “I declined his request politely by asking him to go bunny hunting with me instead. Our first ...
A Vibrant Plantation Celebration at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina
Meredith Smith (30 and an executive chef) and Bryan Suggs (30 and a remolding contractor and carpenter) were practically shoved together by mutual friends who were dating. The day Bryan proposed, the pair had driven to the beach but there was no hope for sun in the weather forecast. "We still put...
A Relaxed Fall Celebration at The Dairy Barn in Fort Mill, South Carolina
Rachel Tolbert (29 and a nanny) and Braden Hanchey (32 and a social worker) didn't realize that they might like each other until everyone around them pointed out that they were in love—over a year after first meeting at a party. After three years of dating the pair talked about getting engaged bu...
A Rustic Wedding at The Hayloft in Somerset, Pennsylvania
James Kuhn, 23, a program director, married Erica Kuhn, 23, a mental health worker, in a rustic wedding at The Hayloft in Somerset, Pennsylvania. The couple first met during their freshman year of college when they lived in the same dorm building. Just before their third year of dating, James sur...
A DIY Country Wedding at a Private Residence in Pray, Montana
Sarah Montana Hart (30 and a lawyer) and Daniel (Danny) Clerget (33 and owner of Minuteman Firearms) met online. Sarah’s engagement ring has been in her family since the 1800s. “The large diamond is a miners cut diamond, which means that it was actually cut and polished at the mine,” Sarah says. ...
A Country Chic Wedding at Bessie's Barn in Centerville, Iowa
After meeting at Northwest Missouri State University in 2007, it took two years of convincing for Sarah (25 and a nanny) to agree to a first date with Tanner (25 and a financial advisor). Fast forward seven years and the couple finally said "I do" in a rustic barn ceremony in Centerville's Bessi...