A Monochrome and Edgy Wedding Honoring Southern Traditions at NOPSI Hotel in New Orleans
Bryn and Frankie, both actors based out of New York City, said it was love at first sight when they met on the steps outside their freshmen dorm room during their first day of college. In 2021, the couple backpacked across Europe for six weeks, but what made the trip even better was Frankie propo...
A Moody, Lakeside Fall Wedding at Hotel Walloon in Walloon Lake, Michigan
On a fateful Halloween night, Nicole Jane and John Ronk's paths crossed in the fall ambiance of a Michigan restaurant, igniting a comforting connection. Nicole recalls, "The evening was like talking with an old friend we hadn't seen in years; we connected very easily and quickly." Their shared ex...
This DJ Bride Mixed Beats at the Reception of Her Garden Wedding at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland
There's something so compelling and enthralling about a well-written love song. And for this musically minded couple—their real-life journey was worthy of a chart-topping hit. From the beginning, music has been a bond that's united Dominique (Dom) Young (a firefighter/EMT) and Doneshia (DJ Chan D...
Dark Detail Lovers—This Fall Wedding at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum Is for You
There's nothing like pure serendipity on a getaway weekend. Jake Parrick fondly recalls, "We met in Nashville during the 4th of July weekend, and it was attraction (love, if you will) at first sight." The sparks flew between Jake and Ethan Campbell. When Ethan decided he wanted to pop the questio...
A Wedding Planner's Evening Celebration Under the Stars at Hall of Lights in Carrollton, Texas
When an interior designer and an event designer get hitched, the decor has to be, well, nothing short of perfection. Add the fact that both experienced the pomp and circumstance of the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018, and your own big day is a tall order. Thankfully, Franc...
A Purple-and-Black Carnival-Themed Wedding on New Year's Eve at Union Market in Washington, DC
The clock strikes midnight, gold confetti blankets the dance floor, and you share your first New Year’s kiss as a married couple. But let’s back up—because Timmesha Butler (33, a professor and psychotherapist) and Donell Davis (36, a senior manager of biomedical engineering) didn’t get here overn...
One Couple's Chic Rooftop Wedding Overlooking LA at The London in West Hollywood, California
Melissa and Robert Young’s love story began in an unexpected place—LinkedIn. However, it turns out they were actually neighbors as children but had never met. A mutual family friend (who’d go on to become their wedding officiant) babysat the two of them separately when they were children, and the...
One Couple's Chic Wedding Inspired by "The Princess and the Frog" at 501 Union in Brooklyn, New York
Not only did this couple lean into fairytale inspiration for their wedding, but their love story also started much like a fairytale—with a few obstacles to overcome. “Ty and I met at a birthday party when we were both 21,” Janelle Kelty explains. “I said I didn’t want to go, but my best friend in...
This Couple Was the Very First to Wed at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC
On the first day of the year, Lena Tillett (33 and a news anchor) and Christopher Washington (39 and a food tech entrepreneur) said “I do” in the first wedding the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian has ever hosted. The museum is “one of the most remarkable buildings in Washingt...
One Couple's Personalized Waterfront Wedding at Ocean Key Resort in Key West, Florida
2022 saw a rise in domestic destination weddings, and Katie and Kaitlin were one of the many couples who found it more appealing to stay within the United States. The uncertainty of border-crossing regulations, paired with unprecedented travel delays, means that many to-be-weds who may have previ...
Guamanian, Nigerian and Military Traditions Filled This Wedding at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia
Vanessa and Joe’s wedding at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia, was inspired by all the things that mean the most to them as a couple. The duo threaded Guamanian and Nigerian cultural elements throughout the wedding to honor their heritage. They also included many military traditions as an h...
Old Hollywood Inspired This Jewel-Tone Wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles in California
For their wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles in California, Hannah and Sarah drew inspiration from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Hannah and Sarah are history and film lovers, so they chose to incorporate both interests into the formal event. The classic film "Casablanca" was projected on the wall...
One Couple's Luxe Green-and-Black Lakeside Private Residence Wedding in Orlando, Florida
When someone says “backyard wedding,” what thoughts come to mind? For some, words like casual and DIY may bubble to the surface. But private residence weddings certainly don’t need to be plain, as Tommy and Gamo proved with their wedding in Orlando, Florida. Tommy and Gamo settled on their friend...
Epic Signature Cocktails and Chic Decor Wowed at This Tampa Wedding at The Current Hotel
Miguel Fuller, radio personality and host of Miguel and Holly on I Heart Radio's Hits 961, and Abe Gadikian, a small business owner, celebrated their marriage with a chic, modern wedding at The Current Hotel in Tampa, Florida. A black, white and silver color palette anchored the celebration whic...
Disney's "Coco" Inspired This Mexican-Themed Wedding at the Barn at Lone Oak Acres in Parrish, Florida
Mandy and Diego celebrated their love while honoring their heritage with a Mexican-inspired barn wedding at the Barn at Lone Oak Acres in Parrish, Florida. The couple, who first met when they were just 11, brought fiesta flair to the day with a vibrant color scheme, bold fashion moments and lots ...
A Vibrant Pink-and-Black Color Palette Added Whimsy to This Midway, Utah, Wedding at River Bottoms Ranch
Often when couples tie the knot in a picturesque setting with epic mountain views, to-be-weds may feel shy about having fun with color and whimsical design ideas out of fear that they'd compete with the natural beauty surrounding their day. Thankfully, Josie and Jordan didn't shy away from playin...
Influencer Tanya Marie's Timeless Wedding at Knotting Hill Place in Little Elm, Texas
Content creator Tanya Marie Zielke, known online by the handle Life of Tanya Marie, wed Anthony Alvarez with a romantic-meets-modern black-and-white wedding at Knotting Hill Place in Little Elm, Texas, surrounded by 115 of the couple's closest loved ones. The couple, who first met on a childhood ...
One Couple's Modern Neutral Beach Wedding at Nizuc Resort and Spa in Cancun, Mexico
To celebrate their love and marriage, Emma and Collin planned a romantic-yet-boho wedding in Cancun, Mexico. They welcomed 60 of their closest friends and family members down to the tropical resort for a multi-day celebration that blended cultures, showcased their personalities and was centered o...
Roc Nation Brunch Inspired This Glam Beach Wedding at Casa Malca in Tulum, Mexico
Although LaShonda and Joshua officially tied the knot at the courthouse in 2020, they wanted to celebrate their union with their closest friends and family members as well. To do just that they invited more than 200 wedding guests down to Casa Malca in Tulum, Mexico, for a glam brunch-inspired be...
Burgundy and Gold Wowed at This Masaya Desert Ranch Wedding in Joshua Tree, California
Family was a central part of Neerellyn Hernandez (36 and a compliance officer) and Marquis Bridges’ (36 and a labor representative) “desert romance” wedding in California’s Yucca Valley. The couple, who met in middle school, got engaged at Marquis’ grandmother’s 90th birthday party. They set abou...
One Couple's Glam Black-and-White Ballroom Wedding at Hotel Kansas City in Missouri
To celebrate their marriage, Chase and Pranith planned a glam, extravagant black-and-white ballroom wedding at Hotel Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri. With flower-filled invitations designed by Pranith, the couple asked 50 of their closest loved ones to celebrate with them at the hotel weddin...
Moody Shades of Black, Blue and Purple Set the Tone for This Intimate Vow Renewal in Vietnam
After spending the first part of their marriage long-distance, Milan and Hung celebrated finally being in the same place with an intimate vow renewal in Vietnam with a moody color palette of black, blue and purple. "Unlike other couples, we began our marriage apart from one other," explains Milan...
This Couple Chose an Edgy Black-and-White Palette for Their Wedding at Clay Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida
It’s not hard to see why some colors are considered timeless. To celebrate their marriage, Aneesha and Keisha planned a whimsical, yet edgy, wedding with a color palette of black, white and blush at Clay Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida. While the color palette they settled on is a classic, the c...