Black Wedding Photos

A Regal Black-and-White Palette Dazzled at This Bradford Estate Wedding in New Jersey

Inspired by their estate venue's white-and-gold reception space, college sweethearts Tiana Wilson and Naeem Johnson, "wanted a classic wedding that exuded elegance but we also wanted to ensure that we could make the room ours. We added touches of black and gold to add to our theme and I made the...

This Waterfront Greenhouse Wedding at Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm in California Was Packed with Color

To complement their greenhouse wedding venue, Kelsey Krasnigor (28 and a writers assistant at Netflix) and Ian Levine (31 and an operations manager at Caffe Luxxe) loaded their celebration with plenty of vibrant botanicals paired with an equally punchy color palette of fuchsia, coral and tangerin...

Every Part of This Luxurious Bel-Air Bay Club Wedding in California Was Full of Blush Pink

Lush florals and an abundance of blush pink made Michelle Carter and John Gragg's wedding at Bel-Air Bay Club in Los Angeles, California, one to remember. "The color palette I knew from the beginning I wanted to be was a lot of neutrals and pastels, especially soft pink, but then also wanted pops...

These Grooms Celebrated Their Palm Springs, California, Wedding with a Modern Luxury Theme

David Canfield (26 and an entertainment journalist) and Andrew Quintana (26 and a writer) brought a luxe, modern flair to their wedding in Palm Springs that blended seamlessly with the region's retro vibe to create a memorable desert getaway to celebrate their union. "It was important to us to cr...

This Wedding at The Emerson in Texas Will Convince You to Go Bold With Your Color Palette

With a crisp, blank slate of a venue, Heather Rogers (27 and an office manager) and Eric Betancur (30 and a senior acquisitions agent) knew that a generous dose of bold and saturated color was the ticket. “I was definitely going for a modern, moody masterpiece. I went for burgundy tones and punch...

A Black Gown Wows at This Wedding in the Woods of Ottsville, Pennsylvania

As a wedding photographer, Sarah Fry (31) knew she wanted to execute her own wedding vision with her groom, Jim Landwehr (39 and a hot rod builder). The duo decided to break the rules and throw a surprise wedding at their log cabin in the woods. “We didn’t want all of the normal hubbub that surro...

A Second Line Parade Brought New Orleans Inspiration to This California Wedding at Willow Ballroom

For their wedding at Willow Ballroom in Hood, California, Curissa Watts (28, Budget Analyst & Blogger) and Brandyn Thompson (29, Owner of DB Select, a sports training company) looked south for inspiration. "We had a southern-inspired wedding, driven by my grandmother’s New Orleans roots. We w...

Dinosaurs Made an Appearance at this Greenery-Filled Wedding at The Joule Hotel in Dallas, Texas

Planning a wedding that was reflective of their relationship and unique personalities was of utmost importance to Toby Camilleri and Joey Donovan. "When thinking about our wedding we knew that while we would honor some traditions, we would only do things we wanted. We didn't want to be bound by t...

Retro Graphics and Disco Balls Made This Greenhouse Wedding in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Shine

For Chelsea Pfender (29 and a stay-at-home mom) and Montgomery Mercado (33 and owner of a home construction company), planning a wedding was about capturing their fun personalities and unique interests. “We knew we wanted our wedding to be memorable and unique,” the couple says. “We wanted people...

This Sentimental Couple Built Their Own Wedding Venue in Springfield, Ohio

Jordan Stacy and James Coyne's wedding spoke to their sentimentality and deep love for friends and family. So much so that they their wedding took place on, "the bride's beloved late grandmother's land," shares their planner. "It was an emotional day for a family that invested months of grueling ...

A Modern, Two-day Wedding at Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas, Texas

A serene hilltop setting took center stage at the wedding of Alicia Stepp (41 and a photographer) and Allan Tait (47 and a database developer). “Allan and I walked down the aisle together,” Alicia says. “We loved the idea of entering our marriage on equal footing.” Alicia wore a metallic floral l...

A Modern-Minimalist Wedding at Little Lights on the Lane in West Branch, Iowa

When high school sweethearts Sam Blood and Ben Christansen planned their nuptials, they focused on modern minimalism with a touch of romance. Everything from the simple invitations to the wedding cake was tied together with a black and white color palette. The ceremony took place in front of a sh...

Elegant Fall Wedding at The Newberry Library in Chicago

Dominique Broxton (33 and a senior digital project manager) and Paul A. Bradley (32 and a financial center operations manager) “met on Facebook before it became cliché,” Dominique says. According to Paul, it’s a running debate about who actually “poked” whom, but from there, the two were insepara...

A Whimsical Beach Wedding at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach in Florida

On their wedding day, physicians Monica Mukherjee and James Henri Clark celebrated not only the marriage of two people, but also that of two cultures. Monica, whose family hails from India, and James, who was born in England, followed that principle down to the smallest details. “We wanted an Eng...

Rock & Roll Wedding

Rachael Kennedy (29 and a retail recruiter) and Joe McGinnis (32 and works in radio promotion) met after Joe worked for Rachael’s parents, both DJs, so it was only fitting for the couple to fill their wedding with music. “Our theme was rockstar chic,” Rachael says. For their save-the-dates, the c...

A Rooftop Wedding With Bold Jewel-Tone Details at Ignite Glass Studios in Chicago

Janeen Williams (25 and a biomedical engineer) and Andrew Dragunas’s (27 and a biomedical engineer and physical therapist) geometric-inspired design was an ideal match for their industrial venue, Ignite Glass Studios. “Bold, jewel-tone colors balanced with a sophisticated blend of mixed metals,” ...

Prospect House Wedding in Dripping Springs

Melissa Clark (30 and a sales producer) and Matthew Elliott (29 and in sales) drew upon their love of graffiti for their wedding. “I wanted to make sure there was lots of color,” Melissa says. “I really love jewel tones.” The Prospect House in Dripping Springs provided a blank canvas for the coup...

One Couple's Urban Jungle Wedding at Fancy Free Nursery in Tampa, Florida

Once Katie and Jay decided to get married at Fancy Free Nursery, they ran with a jungle theme heavy on dark greenery and graphic hints of black. “We wanted it to feel lush, tropical and personal,” Katie says. A save-the-date photo taken in jest at Dinosaur World set an irreverent tone for the Tam...

Chic Multicultural Minnesota Wedding

Raquel Flores (34 and a flight attendant) and Jared Davin's (32 and an investment banker) wedding had all the trappings of a chic urban celebration: a black-and-white palette, fuchsia roses and a gold-flecked vanilla buttercream cake. But this was no buttoned-up formal. "During dinner, we played ...

Georgia State Railroad Museum Wedding

Sarah Biggers (27 and the founder and CEO of Clove + Hallow) and Tucker Stewart (26 and an operations manager) do things their own way, and their wedding is proof of that. “We broke tradition in many ways,” Sarah says. “We called it our modern gothic bohemian fairy tale—what a mouthful.” From Sar...

Charming, American Self-Planned Wedding in Connecticut

Years of experience prepared Caitlin Campbell (32 and a senior event coordinator and wedding designer) for marrying Zach Lavender (29 and a physician’s assistant)—but not in the way one might think. “Planning your own wedding isn’t as easy as working with a client,” Caitlin says. “Luckily, I have...

This Couple Eloped Atop a Double-Decker Bus in Downtown Chicago

Monica and Ken welcomed loved ones on a whirlwind tour of the Windy City, complete with a sight even more spectacular than the Sears Tower: their wedding. <br>“We originally planned on a traditional wedding venue, but it didn’t feel like us,” Monica says. “The double-decker bus was an easy, fun w...

Washington University in St. Louis Chapel Wedding

Lauren Lamb (24 and a law student) and Joseph (Joe) Kiefner (24 and a petroleum engineer) got married in December, but they steered clear of red and gold décor. “We didn’t want it to be overtly Christmasy,” Lauren says. “We chose a classic, elegant design.” They filled the Marriott St. Louis Gran...