A Natural, Eclectic Hill Country Wedding at Mae's Ridge in Johnson City, Texas
Devin Duncan and RJ Powell live in Brooklyn, but they traveled to their home state of Texas for a boho wedding at Mae's Ridge. "The venue is in the middle of the Texas Hill Country, has the most amazing views and looks like it came straight out of a magazine," Devin says. "We ended up drawing in...
A Rustic, Bohemian Wedding at Allrose Farm in Greenfield, New Hampshire
Colleen Golding and Nathan Bierschenk welcomed guests to their wedding with baskets full of retro cookies, soda and Volkswagen figurines. Then, everyone attended an outdoor ceremony at Allrose Farm in Greenfield, New Hampshire. The couple stood in front of a large tree, guests sat on wood benches...
An Alternative and Stylish Wedding at a Family Summer Camp in North Carolina
Annie Rush and Jesse Ford wed at a family summer camp in North Carolina. They sent out simple neutral-colored invitations with modern calligraphy, which hinted at the classic and alternative elements of the big day. For example, instead of a white wedding gown, Annie donned a black floor-length ...
A Classic Estate Wedding at Flying V Ranch Event Venue in Decatur, Texas
Page Warner and Justin Gruetzner wed at Flying V Ranch Event Venue in Decatur, Texas. The ceremony took place outdoors against a background of trees and grassy land. Potted trees lined the aisle, and low flower arrangements decorated a two-step platform that served as an altar. After the ceremon...
This Couple Serve Five Cakes During Their Meadows at Mossy Creek Wedding in Cleveland, Georgia
Gabrielle Greaves (29 and a kindergarten teacher) and Vance Smith’s (30 and a young adults pastor) wedding planning journey was a collaborative effort. “Ashley Charron of Boxwood Bridal Co. gifted us a fully funded wedding, so we didn’t have to worry too much,” Gabrielle says. “I sent Ashley all ...
A Rustic Wedding at The Homestead Barn at Dover Bay Resort in Dover, Idaho
Chelsea and Alberto Pimienta live in Washington, DC, but they traveled to the bride's hometown of Sandpoint, Idaho, for a rustic wedding. "Our venue was a beautiful old barn nestled between the mountains and Lake Pend Oreille," Chelsea says. "There is a magic about it that I wanted to share with ...
A Modern, Country Wedding at Rock' N Dollar Ranch in Lumberton, Texas
Casandra Walker and Gerald Mathews lived in Los Angeles for over a decade, but they returned to their hometown for a wedding at Rock' N Dollar Ranch. They planned their "bohemian country-chic" celebration in only six weeks, and it highlighted the bride's country roots in a modern way. The ceremon...
A Romantic and Rustic Wedding at Cielo Farms in Malibu, California
Sarah Budhiman and Dylan Hooe had a "coastal, laid-back wedding" that reflected the life they've built on the West Coast. "I guess you could say the inspiration was California," Sarah says. "We selected Cielo Farms as our venue because of its beautiful outdoor landscape and coastal breeze, and we...
A Romantic, Rustic Wedding at WoodsEdge Farm Wedding & Events in Stockton, New Jersey
Taylor Sutter and Travis Rigante live in a little old farmhouse with a big red barn on-site. Staying true to their roots, they wanted a rustic, natural venue for their wedding. "That landed us at WoodsEdge Farm, surrounded by alpacas and llamas," Taylor says. "I always had the idea of having natu...
An Elegant Barn Wedding at The White Sparrow in Quinlan, Texas
After considering dozens of Dallas venues in the seven months before their nuptials, Chloe Cosby (27 and a nurse) and Austin Rumminger (26 and a member of the US Air Force) immediately saw potential in The White Sparrow. “We didn’t need to spend a ton of money to give it that dreamy appeal, since...
Missouri Rustic Charm Blended With Grecian Romance at This Couple's Wedding
Lauren kept the décor minimal for her wedding to John, but there was one thing with which she went wild: flowers. “I tend to be subdued, so I wanted a subdued wedding as well,” Lauren says. “In the end, it was a floral daydream. Everything had to have flowers on it, so I went crazy.” Lauren carri...
Bright Family Affair in California
Amaya D’Amico (32 and an ad agency strategic director) and Gerard Pitpitan’s (33 and in consulting) wedding was a family affair. The couple wed on Amaya’s parents’ 39th wedding anniversary and her grandfather, mother and sister designed the invitations and place cards, which highlighted the roads...
A Whimsical Farm Wedding in the Berkshires at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
Grad students Emily and Tyler first met while working on a Jewish organic farm for a summer. Five years later, they returned to the same Berkshires retreat for their wedding weekend with friends and family. “We hiked, kayaked, toured the farm, did yoga and had a bonfire with our guests,” Emily sa...
A Low-Key Party With Fun Western Details at Vista West Ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas
Brittnay and Adam are a relaxed, nontraditional pair, so they wanted their wedding at Vista West Ranch to have a similar feel. “Our goal was to provide a celebration that truly represented us,” Adam says. They pulled off a low-key party filled with personal details: yard games, Tex-Mex food and f...
This Couple Blended Cultures at Their Wedding at The Alerin Barn in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont
Allison Backman (29 and a social worker) and Santiago Gasca (30 and an education researcher) were more than happy to share the spotlight on their wedding day with their beloved pup, Oakley. Not only did Oakley help with the proposal, the chocolate lab also participated in what Allison calls a “fa...
Sweet, Classic Countryside Georgia Wedding
Anna Willis (26 and a nursing student) and Tommy Ross Vance (26 and a farmer) treated planning their wedding much like they treated designing Anna’s engagement ring. “I wanted to look back in 50 years and love it as much as I do today,” Anna says. “I wanted everything to feel classic and effortle...
This Ohio Barn Wedding Was Filled With Personal Touches
Thirty-one-year-olds Lauren and Dylan took a DIY approach for their rustic-meets-vintage wedding. “We wanted everything to be a representation of our personalities and to feel like our own,” Lauren says. “All of the décor was from our home or an antique we’ve found over the years.” The pair took ...
This Couple Tied the Knot With a Whimsical Wedding on The Groom's Family Farm in Malta, Illinois
After Kat Mullendore (26 and a floral farmer and designer) and Jake Willrett’s (26 and an organic farmer) engagement in Kat’s own field of blooms, the couple started planning their vows on Jake’s family farm “with a backdrop of corn planted by Jake himself,” Kat says. Kat’s mom, a seamstress, bro...
Wildflowers Filled This Autumn Farm Wedding in Urbana, Illinois
Designers Abigail Frank (29) and Timothy Voelker (32) first hit it off thanks to a few shared passions: classic cars, ’90s Nickelodeon shows and woodworking. Years later, they took on a new passion project, marrying at Abigail’s family’s farm, which the Franks turned into a venue after it was sav...
Elegant Wedding Among McIntosh Apple Groves at Crane Orchards in Fennville, Michigan
Alex and Nick incorporated different parts of their story into their wedding details. As a nod to their meet-cute at the Apple store where Nick worked, the couple welcomed guests to the McIntosh groves of Crane Orchards. From there, they filled the day with flavored lemonade, Alex’s favorite drin...
Rustic, Antique Touches Filled This Farm Wedding at the Blue Bell Farm in Missouri
Mizzou pride was the name of the game for Kayla and Mike . The couple began planning while living in Chicago, but chose the Columbia area because it was where they met as journalism students in Hudson Hall. “We actually moved back to Columbia during our engagement,” Kayla says. The pair filled th...
Not Your Average Farmhouse Wedding
Ann Arbor residents, chefs and owners of Spencer restaurant Abby Olitzky (31) and Steve Hall (31) kept things as close to home as possible for their wedding day. “We focused on the things that matter most,” Abby says. “We plan special events, so we knew we could handle it.” Catering was a breeze ...
A Rustic, Romantic Barn Wedding at Gedney Farm in New Marlborough, Massachusetts
Julia and Sara filled Gedney Farm with gradients of pink. The couple asked their bridal party to wear shades ranging from champagne to light pink and dusty rose, and their watercolor ketubah sparkled. When plans to have an outdoor ceremony changed due to rain, fairy lights, candles and bright blo...