Black and White Wedding Photos

A Modern, Ethereal Wedding at Terra Gallery in San Francisco, California

Allie and Alex aimed to create a warm, inviting atmosphere at their autumn wedding. Soft lighting, muted fall colors and local foliage set the scene, but it was their ceremony that completed the intimate feel. Allie’s childhood cantor officiated under a suspended installation of dried flowers (it...

An Industrial Black-and-Red Wedding at Commonwealth in Kendall Square in Boston, Massachuetts

Early in their relationship, Hannah and John-Paul took long walks around Boston. Before crossing the Longfellow Bridge from their homes in Cambridge, they often stopped at the Commonwealth in Kendall Square for a sandwich and a beer. So, it was a fitting location for their 115-person wedding. “Th...

A French Chapel Set the Scene for This Modern Wedding at The Club at Houston Oaks in Texas

Bridget Awosika (a womenswear designer) and Dapo Olagundoye’s (an agro-commodity trader) wedding planning journey was a globe- trotting affair. The couple met (thanks to a chance run-in at an ATM) and reside in Lagos, Nigeria, but flew stateside for their nuptials. In late 2019, they wed with a t...

This Couple Filled Their Wedding at One Eleven East in Hutto, Texas, With Bright Colors

One Eleven East got splashed with bright shades for Lindsey and Bryan's wedding. “The venue is just so gorgeous and clean,” Lindsey says. “We knew that we could really play with color—so we did every chance we could.” The place cards, signage and programs packed a punch, as did the bouquets and a...

The Bride Rocked a Black Dress for This Glam Wedding at Mt. Washington Mill Dye House in Baltimore

Nakia and Eric tied the knot with a glam wedding at Mt. Washington Mill Dye House in Baltimore, Maryland, and filled the event with a romantic color palette of blush, gold, black and bronze. From balloon installations to a champagne escort card wall, the entire event was truly epic. The most epic...

A Modern Black, White and Fuschia Wedding at the Orlando Museum of Art in Florida

Marisa and Kenneth (Kenny) have their own way of doing theme parks—they met on a family trip to one. “We were the designated bag holders,” Marisa says. Later, the native New Yorkers invited loved ones to their wedding in Orlando, the home of their fave amusement park. “We wanted to experience Dis...

A Modern Lucite-Filled Rooftop Wedding in Columbus, Ohio, With an All-White Palette

When they first dated, back in high school, Todd would come over to Danielle's  house, sit on her porch swing and play the guitar. Then the two lost touch: He traveled the world, while she was immersed in medical books. Twenty years later, when the Dayton natives reconnected online, Danielle and ...

A Dramatic Black-and-Red Palette Set the Tone at This Wichita Art Museum Wedding in Kansas

Brigitte and Sebastian returned to wed in the place they met: Wichita, Kansas. “The art museum appealed to me both because I’m an architect and because Sebastian and I have always had a great time at events there,” Brigitte says. “Similar to my professional style, I wanted the wedding to be simpl...

This Couple's Wedding at Knotting Hill Place in Little Elm, Texas, Had a Glam Black-and-White Palette

Pharra and Roderick, both big Disney fans, celebrated their real-life fairy tale with a glam black-and-white wedding at Knotting Hill Place in Little Elm, Texas. In a movie-worthy storyline, the couple first met during their teen years, but went separate ways. However, fate brought them back toge...

Black, Slate Gray and White Filled This Modern Wedding at The Historic Post Office in Virginia

To celebrate their marriage, Madeline and Jemal's planned a modern-meets-romantic wedding at The Historic Post Office in Hampton, Virginia with a timeless color palette of black, slate gray and white. "We chose modern romantic because we love both the new and old. We wanted the theme to reflect t...

A Classic Black-and-White Wedding at The American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis

Andrea and CJ settled on a simple style for their nuptials so making memories and forming connections would be the stars of the show. “Our main focus was being able to celebrate and dance the night away with everyone we love,” the couple says. They kept decorations to a minimum, with a modern dis...

A Romantic, Storybook Wedding at the Aria Wedding and Banquet Facility in Prospect, Connecticut

Lauren Branche (30 and a medical student) and Therence “TJ” James Jr. (27 and a public health researcher) mark their love with words. The pair started dating after TJ wrote Lauren a poem confessing his feelings. “As a fan of spoken word and TJ’s smile, I realized I was in love,” Lauren says. Late...

Tuxedo-Inspired Details Filled This Luxe, Modern Wedding at The Admiral Room in Buffalo, New York

For their wedding at The Admiral Room, James and Ryan wanted a sleek, modern affair, but it was also of utmost importance that the day feel personalized and unique to them. From having their pups Henry and Remington walk them down the aisle, to wearing matching rainbow suspenders to add a pop of ...

These Grooms Threw a Surprise Black-Tie Wedding at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah

"Unfortunately, Covid-19 had pushed our wedding date back and as more time went on, we decided to just pick a day and make it happen," recalls Jarl and Miguel of the road that led to their surprise black-tie wedding at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah. "The end of September is a beautiful t...

A Modern Black-and-White Wedding in Downtown Kansas City at Magnolia Venue and Urban Garden

Hunter and Jonathan's black-tie wedding celebration at Magnolia Venue and Urban Garden was one for the books, but it was actually the couple's second celebration of their marriage. "We actually split our 'big day; into two big days," says Hunter. "We had a small courthouse wedding and barbecue th...

An Elegant, Modern Black-and-White Wedding at Cedar Lakes Estate in Port Jervis, New York

New York's Cedar Lakes Estate checked the many boxes that Chelsea and Ross had when it came to the perfect wedding venue. The couple wanted "a full weekend of events, all the guests to stay in one place, locally-sourced gourmet food, amazing wine and cocktails and a beautiful backdrop," Chelsea s...

One Couple's Literary-Inspired Black-Tie Wedding in Napa Valley, California

An image of a living room curated with Restoration Hardware pieces formed the inspiration for the black-tie wedding of Barbara Lodde (35 and a property manager) and Mark Reynolds (33 and an AP English Language teacher). Ultimately, the couple wanted a celebration that felt timeless and classic, y...

Greenery Filled This Modern Black-and-White Waterfront Wedding at Maryland's Wye River Estate

For their wedding on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Adrienne and Matt wanted to combine modern Italian summer vibes, as an homage to Adrienne's heritage, with classic and timeless Eastern Shore hospitality. The couple made sure Maryland hospitality was present from the very beginning by giving guests ...

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, Served as the Backdrop for This Hyatt Regency Wedding

Once ER physicians Mary and Eric  hit the two-year mark in their engagement, they knew it was time to bring in backup: a wedding planner. Within six months, their modern affair inspired by East Asia came together. Mary chimed in with a few simple directives, like this one: “I went to my planner a...

A Dominican, Haitian and Puerto Rican Fusion Wedding at 501 Union in Brooklyn, New York

Because Cesarina  is Dominican and Ramond  is Haitian and Puerto Rican, the chose to blend their respective backgrounds for their wedding. For example, guests found signs at the reception that read #FromQueLoQueToSakPase— an idea hatched because Dominicans greet one another with “que lo que” and ...

Black-and-White Touches Filled This Urban Wedding at SKYLIGHT in Denver, Colorado

Denver natives Angela and Esteban have their own vibe—and their wedding exemplified it seamlessly. “We found inspiration in our personal style as a couple,” Angela says. “We wanted an art gallery feel with handcrafted details.” The couple banded together their groomsmen on the day of to fill the ...

Music Was Front and Center at this Wedding at The Gwen Hotel in Chicago, Illinois

Rachel and Fangzhi put music front and center on the rooftop of The Gwen hotel. A string quartet of friends played for the ceremony, while a beloved music professor officiated. “I walked down the aisle to a sonata by J.S. Bach, played by my violin teacher from high school,” Rachel says. “Seeing h...

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...