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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 ...

A Classic Waterfront Wedding at The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Kelsey always wanted "a beach wedding, something very romantic and whimsical," so she and Timothy decided to tie the knot close to the water at The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor, New Jersey to celebrate both their love for each other and their love of the ocean. "The Reeds at Shelter Hav...

This Couple Included a Traditional German Log Cutting Ceremony as Part of Their Wedding in Virginia

In honor of Althea's German heritage and Seyi's Nigerian background, the couple planned a multicultural wedding at The Estate at Independence in Midlothian, Virginia, to celebrate their marriage. To start the day, the couple exchanged vows at Sycamore Presbyterian Church. Following their wedding ...

This Church Wedding Was Followed by a Casual Reception at Jimmy on the James in Lynchburg, Virginia

Amanda and Mike had their first date at Jimmy’s on the James and returned so often that they soon became good friends with the owner. When the time came to make it official, it was only fitting to have Jimmy himself officiate their ceremony before celebrating at his restaurant. Following their vo...

A Classic-Chic Wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island

When you marry at St. Mary’s Church Newport, where John F. and Jackie Kennedy wed, a classic celebration is in order. “I am a sucker for a traditional wedding,” Vanessa says. She and Franklin (Frankie) planned a timeless seaside reception at Belle Mer, filling the clean space with white flowers, ...

A Colorful Christian-Hindu Fusion Wedding at the Downtown Marriott in Kansas City, Missouri

Jessica and Rahul wanted their two-part wedding to be both colorful and cohesive, Jessica says. Take their stationery suite: Each piece was printed on a different shade of jewel-toned paper. At the reception, emerald green, magenta and cobalt blue matched the energy of the weekend’s festivities t...

A Vintage, Southern-Inspired Wedding in Savannah, Georgia

Alan and Ralph, both owners of their own assisted living facilities, have a soft spot for the opulent old South, especially Georgia. “The rich history and beauty of Bethesda is the right fit,” Ralph says. With that in mind, Alan and Ralph planned a vintage, Southern-inspired wedding with their ow...

A Multicultural Wedding in North Carolina Honoring Vietnamese, Swedish and American Culture

Vimy and Andrew tied the knot in Raleigh, North Carolina, but the inspiration for their wedding was global. Vietnamese, Swedish and American elements came together in their multicultural wedding at Shiki Sushi. "When we were planning our wedding we knew that we wanted a winter wedding and to hono...

A Classic Blue-and-Silver Wedding at the Historic Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, DC

For Sarah and Alexander's wedding in the nation's capitol, there were two main focuses: "family and DC. I have a big extended family, and it was important to me to have a big party that included everyone in our two families. We so seldom get everyone together, and a wedding is a great excuse! I a...

Greenery Filled Every Part of This Sophisticated Boston Wedding at the Museum of Fine Arts

The city of Boston was the starting point for Laura Renfro (27 and an investor) and Andrew Veroneau’s (28 and a VP of corporate development) luxe urban wedding at the Museum of Fine Arts. “Having a Boston-centric wedding was essential to us,” Laura says. “We absolutely love the city since it’s wh...

A Church Ceremony and Romantic Loft Reception in Detroit, Michigan

For their wedding in Detroit, Melissa and John Kim were inspired to create an atmosphere that felt like a cozy dinner party in their home. The bride describes their vision as "warm, romantic and modern with traditional elements mixed in." The day started with a religious ceremony at Ste. Anne de ...

A Glamorous, Luxe Wedding at 16th Street Station in Oakland, California

For newlyweds Myisha Chapple (35 and a brand marketing manager) and Armon Moore (32 and a creative director), staying true to their personal brand was key on the day of their “I dos.” Together, the pair designed their Gucci-inspired invitations, and Armon created a custom “family logo” that appea...

A Casual Church Wedding and Backyard Reception in Charleston, South Carolina

Tessa Barone and Matt DiLeo had an "untraditional" two-day wedding in Charleston, South Carolina. On Friday evening, they had an intimate church ceremony at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, followed by a traditional confetti exit and a ride on a vintage Volkswagen bus. Tessa wore a simple, classic g...

A Colorful, Eclectic Wedding at a Private Venue in Texas

The wedding of Jaclyn Guerra and Chase Beck drew inspiration from their date, which happened to fall on Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). "Not only was this theme full of visual inspiration, but it helped us incorporate a personal element that was important to the both of us," Jaclyn says. "M...

Stylish Spring Wedding in Hoboken, NJ

Lucia Rapisarda (38 and a group fitness coach) and Damien Petruzzella (41 and a finance director) make their own rules. Exhibit A: their wedding day. "Finding love in our stage of life is rare," Lucia says, "so when it came to our wedding, we wanted our love to be the focus." We planned as though...

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 ...

Timeless Beach Wedding on Florida Coast

As a florist and a graphic designer respectively, Hannah Colkitt (19) and Trevor Gallagher (23) had a specific wedding vision—and the skills necessary to bring it to life. The Vero Beach natives chose the Windsor Chapel for its timeless, classic look and decorated accordingly. “We found inspirati...

Eclectic Delaware Beach Wedding with Canine Flair

Kate Thomas (28 and works in corporate retail) and Matt Englebert (27 and a business solutions architect) turned their wedding into the celebration of the different things that feel like home–not the least of which is their dog, Koda. "We're obsessed with her, simple as that," Kate says. "We inco...

French-Inspired Country Club Toledo Wedding

Though Shawn Stierwalt (29 and a senior account manager) and Corey Calhoun (28 and a technical product manager) found inspiration in the romantic, structured gardens of France when wedding planning, substance topped style in the list of priorities. “More than anything, we wanted the day to be fil...

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...

Elegant Pittsburgh Hotel Wedding

For Courtney Harringer (26 and a physician assistant) and Jeffrey Grudzinski (30 and an anesthesiology resident), flowers took on a greater meaning than simple decoration. “We filled the chapel and the hotel with spring flowers, which exemplified the idea of new growth and new life as we came tog...

Wedding Planner's Puppy-Filled Wedding in Portland, Maine

Christina Padavano (32 and a wedding planner) and Eddie Flaherty (28 and an experiential marketing planner) met while working at L.L.Bean, spent date nights exploring Portland restaurants and got engaged at Oxbow Brewery. “Our relationship grew in this city,” Christina says. The couple thought of...

A Glamorous Holiday Wedding at The Fairmont San Francisco in California

For their elegant Christmastime wedding in San Francisco, Grace Qaqundah and Stephen Auld fused their backgrounds and cultures—she's from Palestinian decent, and he hails from Scotland. The couple was married according to the rites of the Greek Orthodox Church at St. Ignatius. "It included many c...