A Multi-Day Jewish-Indian Fusion Wedding Amongst the Redwoods in San Gregorio, California
Karly and Hriday's mutual friend, who would later play a pivotal role as their wedding officiant, decided to invite the two strangers on an epic, multi-couple date. They met, hit it off and the rest, as they say, is history. After deciding to spend the rest of their lives with one another, they s...
Jewel Tones Filled This Whimsical Woodland Wedding at Cedar Lakes Estate in Upstate New York
For New Yorkers, a perk of city life is the ease of upstate weekend getaways. Relaxation in nature is just a short jaunt away, giving them a break from the urban hustle. Fittingly, the relationship between Alexandra (Alex) Caulfield (29, a nonprofit fundraiser) and John Love (36, an M&A attor...
An Intimate, Fantastical Treehouse Wedding at The Emerald Forest in Redmond, Washington
Chloe Smeby and Joseph (JD) Torres share a love story that blossomed within the disciplined corridors of the military, where their paths first crossed. Chloe recalls, “My husband and I started out as just friends.” Their friendship, rooted in that innocent camaraderie, grew quietly over the years...
This Couple Included a Chinese Tea Ceremony in Their Lakeside Wedding in Howell, Michigan
Cherry and Ben can usually be found on an adventure. After meeting through a mutual friend who called Cherry “probably crazy enough” to go with Ben on a skydiving trip, the pair continued to break new ground. To channel their venturesome personalities, the couple decided to invite friends and fam...
A Whimsical Camp-Themed Wedding at Ronora Lodge and Retreat Center in Watervliet, Michigan
Considering Jessi and Geoff first connected at a frisbee tournament, it only made sense that their wedding be just as adventurous as their meet-cute. The couple invited loved ones to Ronora Lodge & Retreat Center for a rustic party complete with a bonfire, barbecue bites and rounds of poker. ...
One Couple's Simple Lake Michigan Wedding at Camp Blodgett in West Olive, Michigan
Much of Carly and John's journey has unfolded on Lake Michigan, including John’s proposal. “As we were looking for turtles, John yelled that he’d found one,” Carly says. “He was on one knee with the sweetest turtle ring box.” It was only fitting for the couple’s wedding to take place lakeside (no...
Moody Boho Campground Wedding in Columbus, Ohio
Julia Hypes (32 and a NICU nurse) and Will Johnston (32 and a chef) met when they opened a restaurant together, so food has always been a big part of their relationship. For their wedding, Will designed a menu of passed apps inspired by their families’ favorite dishes, like the rock shrimp Julia ...
A DIY Poconos Camp Wedding in Canadensis, Pennsylvania
Whitney Harris (34 and a jeweler) and Brian Rumble (40 and a creative strategist and student) collect experiences. Not only did the two get to know each other while training for a half marathon, but Brian proposed on a glacier lagoon in Iceland. From there, Whitney and Brian planned their greates...
A Whimsical Camp Wedding at Sacajawea Day Camp in Farmingdale, New Jersey
Sally and Andrew “DIYed practically everything,” Sally says. “It was important that everything felt like us as much as possible.” The pair threw their wedding at Camp Sacajawea, a Girl Scout camp that Sally attended as a kid near her hometown. Guests received invites that Sally edited herself, us...
This Woodsy Wedding at Itasca State Park in Waubun, Minnesota, Included a Canoe Ride
Autumn Wilson (27 and a wedding photographer) and Andrew Haywood (28 and a mailman) met at a bus stop while they were both on trips to Hawaii, and they’ve been traveling together ever since. After a countryside proposal in Andrew’s native England, the pair plotted their next adventure: a forest w...
Vibrant, Rainbow Wedding at Camp in Maine
Rita-Louise Wakehnhi:iostha Montour (28 and a community partnership specialist) and Nathan Friendly’s (28 and an electrical engineer) wedding planning mantra: More is more. Rita’s vision of a “wild, ungroomed rainbow” came to life with vibrant bursts of color, disco balls and fireworks. “Our colo...
Colorful Cedar Lakes Estate Wedding with Campy Feel
Dana O'Keefe (29 and a category manager) and Zachary "Zak" Scott Stein (31 and a director of product) wanted their wedding to feel like a destination weekend away but without traveling far from their families in New Jersey and New York. Once the couple found Cedar Lakes Estate, they knew it'd mak...
Laid Back Woodsy Wedding at Camp Wokanda
Rachel Knox (22 and an executive assistant) and Ethan Bliese (24 and a graphic designer) got engaged after a hike in Matthiessen State Park, so it was only natural that they marry surrounded by 300 acres of woodland. “We’re laid-back people who love the outdoors, and we wanted our wedding day to ...
This Summer Camp Wedding in Tyler Hill, Pennsylvania, Was Packed to the Brim With Vibrant Color
Rachel and Drew knew early on that they wanted a camp-themed wedding, but also knew their families would appreciate something a bit more formal. After finding Tyler Hill, which allowed the couple’s guests a camp experience without having to rough it in nature, the pair planned a day that combined...
Rustic Fall Summer Camp Wedding in Minnesota
Laura Hanson (30 and a senior pricing analyst) and Joe Walker (39 and a grant manager) embraced the simplicity and serenity of the great outdoors with a rustic camp wedding. “We wanted a venue that allowed us to create our vision, and we loved that it allowed us to spend the whole weekend in the ...