Minimal, Neutral Wedding in North Carolina
Being a wedding venue director, Ashlyn Ohlendorf (22) knew exactly what she wanted—and did not want—for her wedding to Mason Gibbons (23 and a middle school physical education teacher). “I wanted something different and a bit more minimal,” Ashlyn says. “I don’t like being looked at or getting to...
Groovy Wedding at the Lake Oconee Ritz Carlton
Jocelyn Kuchta (29 and a physician assistant) and Bryan Murray (29 and an investment professional) mark their love in destinations. First, it was long distance with Jocelyn in Philly and Bryan in Seattle. After a stint in ATL and a West Coast proposal, the pair decided Georgia would be the best p...
Colorful Summer Wedding at Great Marsh Estate
Alison Bunnen (30 and a math teacher) and Cem Pence (29 and a data scientist) find inspiration in nature. Once the pair saw the tree-lined driveway and gardens of the Great Marsh Estate, they knew it’d be the ideal setting for their wedding. From there, the couple let nature lead the way when dec...
Cozy Outdoor Autumn Wedding in Minnesota
Matthew Diwi (25 and an assistant manager) is an avid hunter and fisherman. Kaileigh Nesenson (26 and an associate buyer) prefers dressing up for dinners downtown. “We have very different tastes,” Kaileigh says. “It was important that our wedding incorporated both of our personalities equally.” T...
Stunning, Detailed Elawa Farm Wedding
Terri K. Trost (34 and the founder of an interior design firm) and Matt T. Brown (35 and a senior associate at an investment bank) met in Hawaii and got engaged in Mexico, but for their wedding, they stayed close to home in Illinois. “It was important that all of my grandparents be there, and the...
A Vintage Bohemian Backyard Wedding in Joplin, Montana
When Mikenna's sister got married a few years back, their mother built a barn on her property to host the festivities. “It just proves how great my mom is at designing and decorating,” Mikenna says. “She really is the mastermind behind it all.” So for Mikenna’s wedding to Chris, much like for her...
All Cards on the Table for a Spiritual Barn Wedding in Connecticut
When Ariadna (Ari) Garza (43 and an artist) and Aaron Novik (44 and a musician) met, they bonded over their interest in music and tarot. Another good sign: The first card Ari pulled for Aaron was the four of wands, which represents a long-term relationship and possible marriage. A few years later...
This Boho-Meets-Gothic Wedding at Sweet Olive Farm Animal Rescue in Winterville, Georgia, Had Alpaca Guests
Hien and Ryan's many shared interests include art, design, fashion and animals. “We wanted our wedding to bring all of that to life,” Hien says. At their venue Sweet Olive Farm, they decorated tables with vintage items brought from home and enlisted a friend to paint watercolor signs. Hien and he...
Fall Family Farm Wedding
Kristin Moore (33 and a farm manager) and Caleb Kennedy (30 and a project manager) weren’t the only ones who exchanged vows during their October wedding ceremony. Caleb also made promises to Kristin’s three kids, who then surprised him with vows of their own. “We wanted the kids to feel like this...
Private Estate Wedding in Warsaw Virginia
Alyson Pugh (29 and the owner of a PR and marketing agency) and Matthew Tignor’s (36 and a VP of sales) wedding was all about capturing the essence of Southern charm. “I wanted it to have that welcoming, cozy atmosphere, but with a bit of elegance,” Alyson says. The pair tied the knot at Alyson’s...
A Colorful and Sustainable DIY New England Wedding at Round the Bend Farm
“Tradition wasn’t very important to us,” Mac says of his wedding to Elizabeth. Case in point: The pair got ready together, walked down the aisle hand-in-hand and served ice cream sandwiches for dessert. The couple also focused on sustainability, working with local vendors to source all of the foo...
A Romantic Summer Wedding at Flora Farms in San José del Cabo, Mexico
During their first year of dating, Nina Rushing and Nick Sacks went on a vacation to Cabo, Mexico, and visited Flora Farms—and Nina immediately knew she wanted to get married there. The couple decided on a neutral color palette with lots of organic materials and textures, as well as copper accent...
A Rustic, Elegant Wedding at Lakefalls Lodge in Stoddard, New Hampshire
Lindsay Kaplan and Tyler Toohey originally wanted a destination wedding in Italy, but due their large guest list, they decided on a Mediterranean-inspired celebration in New Hampshire instead. "We wanted to bring a Tuscan feel to New England," Lindsay says. "Our color palette was drawn from one o...
A Rustic, Bohemian Wedding at Nostrano Vineyards in Milton, New York
Maddie and Ernesto describe their vineyard wedding as "moody boho-chic." They took advantage of their Labor Day weekend date to incorporate fall-inspired decorations, along with a color palette of green, white, blush pink, black, gray, copper and gold. Maddie stunned in a bohemian dress with an ...
A Rustic Wedding with Hawaiian Accents at a Private Residence in Thrall, Texas
Professional volleyball players Amanda Dowdy and Brad Lawson wed at the bride's family ranch in Thrall, Texas. Their wedding combined aspects of Texas, their current residence of Southern California and the groom's home state of Hawaii. Brad paired a ti leaf lei with his classic navy suit and bu...
A Spring Wedding in Gurley, Alabama
This wedding couldn't have been more customized to Jessica Pannell (27 and a respiratory therapist) and Richard Pannell's (26 and in business) tastes. They took out months of their engagement to design, arrange and build the majority of the decor at their spring celebration. “Our own personal to...
A Rustic Outdoor Wedding at Canyon Run Ranch in Pleasant Hill, Ohio
While planning their wedding, Michael Platt (28 and an ob-gyn resident physician) put in long hours at the hospital, and Zane Faulkner (29 and a clinical psychology doctoral student) was busy with his dissertation. So at their DIY event, the grooms just wanted to relax. They envisioned a celebrat...
A Romantic Multicultural Wedding at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu, California
For their romantic Easter-themed wedding, Uni Choe and John Chen blended her Korean heritage with his Chinese ancestry. "Last year, we both moved to Korea to help my mom fight cancer, and the experience had strengthened and renewed our faith. Miraculously, she has recovered fully, and we wanted t...
A Bohemian, Vintage-Inspired Wedding at Vera Flora Farm in Gilsum, New Hampshire
Mary Bolton and Ali Killgren were inspired by "all things bohemian, vintage, romantic and ethereal" for their wedding at Vera Floral Farm. Ali repurposed her mother’s wedding gown for the day, along with a flower crown of lavender and small white petals. Mary wore a tiered lace halter gown and ac...
A Romantic, Elegant Wedding at Los Poblanos Ranch in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
For their July wedding, Haley Cassles and Will Rutherford chose a navy and white color palette accented with lemons and greenery. The result was an elegant celebration with plenty of personal touches—including a monogram designed by the couple's college friends. It featured an overlapping W and H...
A Natural, Bohemian Wedding at The Lyons Farmette in Colorado
Alima Lindsey and David Gibson planned a fun-loving wedding with a romantic, bohemian aesthetic. "I always tease my husband that almost every single piece of clothing he owns is dusty blue, so that ended up being our color palette," Alima says. She donned a flowing dress and a dainty crown of gre...
A Casual Boho Wedding at Hanley Farms in Central Point, Oregon
At Kelly and Gordon Casey's local farm wedding, the couple chose a 1960s and 1970s bohemian theme with lots of rich, bright colors. Kelly wore an ivory A-line dress with a deep neckline, tulle and dahlia flower appliqués, which she paired with her grandmother's vintage costume jewelry and a thrif...
A Modern Desert Wedding at Hey Babe Ranch in Alpine, California
Linda Pheng describes her wedding to Gary Pheng as "bohemian with a pinch of eclectic, minimalistic, rustic and modern vibes." The fashion choices completely catered to the theme—Linda wore a vintage-inspired long-sleeve dress with a gold head chain, while Gary donned a velvet jacket. The jacket ...