A Modern, Black-and-White Wedding at The Edgewater in Madison, Wisconsin
Mary Ording and Ethan Hemer met through a mutual friend at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, so they chose to wed where it all began. “Being back in Madison felt like the perfect ending of one chapter, and the amazing beginning of another,” Mary says. To represent Mary’s suburban upbringing in...
A Vintage Rooftop Wedding at Oviatt Penthouse in Los Angeles, California
With the downtown Los Angeles skyline as their backdrop, Iyan (34 and a financial and payroll officer) and Kate (32 and self-employed) said "I do" in an intimate and vintage-inspired black-and-white wedding. The rooftop of Oviatt Penthouse served as both the ceremony and reception site. For the n...
A Classic, Sophisticated Wedding at Down Town Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Though the love story of Amanda McCafferty (28 and a stay-at-home mom) and AJ Gilbert (27 and a financial adviser) began in Statesboro, Georiga, the two continued their history in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The couple met at Georgia Southern University, which Amanda's brother and AJ both attende...
A Glamorous and Elegant Wedding at the Down Town Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Claudia Velez (29 and a fashion buyer) and Ammar Karim (29 and an orthopedic resident) opted for a modern wedding with sleek gold, black and white details. “We wanted something that would read timeless and chic,” Claudia said, so they chose Philadelphia's elegant Down Town Club, a Georgian Reviva...
A Classic, Chic Wedding at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri
Everything about Madison Marcolla (26 and a lawyer) and Aaron Hatten’s (26 and a financial consultant) wedding screamed timelessness and refinement. We love how they used simple details—black-and-white stationery and low hydrangea centerpieces—to bring their vision to life. Hannah Klamann from We...
A Romantic Rooftop Elopement at The Westin Ottawa in Ottawa, Ontario
After they got engaged, Michelinne Gagne (24, an International Banker) and Darren Gonek (31, an Engineer) started planning a small wedding for 30 to 40 guests. But after four months of planning, they had a change of heart and decided to elope. "Planning a wedding made my heart palpitate. I was a ...
An Old-World-Inspired Wedding at J.E. Reeves Victorian Home and Museum in Dover, Ohio
This elegant, classic wedding was inspired by a love for old-world design in a black and white palette, from the striped wrap around the stems of the ivory rose bouquet to the black wine bottles with striped ribbon that guests wrote personal messages on. Anna McKenzie (26 and a flight attendant) ...
A Classic Vineyard Wedding at Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa, California
Surrounded by gorgeous views of lush vineyards and rolling hills, Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa, California, creates the ideal intimate setting that feels far from the bustling urban area below. “We loved how we didn’t have to travel far from home, but we felt like we were miles away,” Mich...
A Modern Black-and-White Wedding at Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Modern minimalists will love these black and white details in Brynn Vitale (30 and a director of corporate communications) and John Bailey’s (31 and a managing director of a private-equity firm) wedding. “I knew I wanted a lot of white at our wedding,” Brynn says. “One of my friends who I go to f...
A Rustic Barn Wedding at Rodale Institute in Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Olivia and Greg love the outdoors, so a ceremony outside followed by a barn reception seemed only natural to the couple.
A Classic Black-and-White Wedding at the Commons in Columbus, Indiana
Jessica Kruse (25 and a sales manager at Newport Aquarium) and Tad Kilburn (27 and an account executive at Xerox) held their wedding in Columbus, Indiana, where Jessica grew up. Since a majority of the guests were from out of town, the couple used their w...
A Pink, Black-and-White Modern-Style Wedding at Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club in San Diego, California
This modern-style wedding at Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club in San Diego, California, was shaped by the black, white and pink palette—a romantic combination for a day of romance. Alicia Umpierre (29 and a scientist) and Justin Umpierre (30 and a nonprofit manager) chose the venue not just bec...
A Rustic-Chic Barn Wedding at Along Came Trudy in Springfield, Oregon
The intimate orchards and rustic barn at Along Came Trudy in Springfield, Oregon, had a charming nature that welcomed everyone who stepped foot onto the property. "Fall is my favorite time of year, and I fell in love with this place the moment I saw it," Jamie Sogge (31 and ...
A Mexico Destination Wedding at Puerto Aventuras in Rivera Maya, Mexico
Amanda and Jason tied the knot in a relaxed, beachy celebration next to the warm waters of the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. Officiated by Rabbi Stephen Spiegel, photography by Gonzalo Nuñez.
A Timeless, Classic Wedding at The Cactus Hotel in San Angelo, Texas
Tara Leifeste (29 and a dental hygienist) and Travis Robertson (30 and in real estate) brought classic formality to San Angelo, Texas, to create the wedding the bride has dreamed of since childhood. “Our wedding planner, Celebraciones Bellas, described our theme as ‘Frank Sinatra Era,’” says Tara...
A Modern Romance Wedding at The Lowndes Grove Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina
Maris and Andrew's romantic plantation wedding featured fashion-forward details--from Maris's unique embellished dress to the Moroccan-style lanterns and bold graphic cake--giving their day a modern and personal twist.
A Natural Greenhouse Wedding at the Secret Garden of Woodbridge Ponds in Abbotsford, British Columbia
After an intimate ceremony at their hometown church, Jessica Rempel (32 and a donors-services manager) and Andrew Gray (33 and a recreation facility supervisor) held their wedding reception at the gorgeous greenhouse at the Secret Garden of Woodbridge Ponds in British Columbia. The couple chose a...
A Black-and-White Wedding at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples in Naples, Florida
From the light-up centerpieces to the diamond-accented wedding shoes, Lauren Dickey (28 and in sales) and Chris Slevin’s (29 and in finance) black and white wedding was filled with eye-catching details. “I wanted our wedding to be timeless,” Lauren says. “I wanted to be able to look back at pictu...
A Fun Black-and-White Wedding at Galvez Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana
Black-and-white was the ultimate color scheme at Nicole and Shawn's wedding - from the checkerboard dance floor to their different style black bridesmaid dresses, the couple put a fun spin on this classic color palette. The couple celebrated with an intimate courtyard ceremony at the Irish Cultur...
A Black and White Wedding at Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Three years after Alyson Maiorana (27 and in human resources) and Joe Maiorana (28 and a teacher) met on a blind date, he popped the question with an oval diamond ring. Joe proposed in their apartment by placing the ring at the center of a heart-shaped rose petal display on the bed. They spent th...
A Simple Black and White Wedding at Wetherington Golf and Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio
Brett Bergman (24 and in retirement plan administration) and Andy Koenig (25 and an engineer) went to the same high school but didn’t get to know each other until they were students attending Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. They were set up through mutual friends and went on a double date, whic...
A Classic, Aviation-Themed, Backyard Wedding at a Private Residence in Weston, Connecticut
It's hard to have much more in common that Sean Crawford (37, a pilot) and Robb Quirk (33, also a pilot). After meeting at a National Gay Pilots Association event in Florida, it was clear that love was in the air. A couple of emails, Facebook messages and a layover later, and their relationship w...
An Urban, Modern Wedding at Thompson Toronto in Toronto, Ontario
Bem Case's (a Senior Advisor) proposal caught Sameena Kolia (a Project Manager) totally off guard. "It was Bem's birthday weekend, so we made plans to go to the White Oak Resort & Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake. I booked some massages for us after we checked in. We went down to the spa and two ma...