These Grooms Took Whimsical Glam to the Next Level During Their Wedding at Vibiana in Los Angeles
The phrase, “What’s meant to be will always find a way,” can apply to a lot of things in life. For Enrique Cheng-Robles (56, a family physician) and Cole Williams (30, a recruiter), their love story started with a series of chance meetings that ultimately led to a first date. The Los Angeles–base...
This Surprise Proposal Turned Into a Whimsical Same-Day Wedding at The Hummingbird Temple in Hollywood Hills, California
There’s a reason grand whirlwind relationships anchor so many blockbuster hits—they’re just so romantic. Persis Kham- batta (34, a real estate agent) and Crystal Ramos’ (34, a clinical specialist) entire relationship has been like a real-life fairy tale. So it’s no surprise that the day these two...
This Colorful Mod Wedding in Santa Barbara Included Mood Rings, Goldfish, Sand Castles and a Marching Band
There’s creative and then there’s absolutely and utterly visionary—and the Southern California beach wedding of Mychaela Miller (32 and a nurse practitioner) and Giancarlo Silva (35 and a media executive) was undeniably the latter. The couple wanted “something very memorable, out of the box, inte...
Exclusive: Influencer Caroline Vazzana's Fashion-Forward Wedding Included a Convertible Wedding Dress
Caroline Vazzana, an author, fashion editor and stylist, and David Lopes, an account executive working in finance, tied the knot with a fashion-forward wedding at Bourne Mansion in Oakdale, New York. "If I had to describe our overall theme it would be chic and elegant, with a bold twist," says Ca...
"The Hunger Games" Inspired This Colorful Wedding at The Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, California
The attire seen in Panem’s Capitol in The Hunger Games inspired Jonathon Dakarai (35 and a UX designer) and Kyle Prosen’s (30 and a medical policy account manager) wedding. “While the people of the Capitol are generally evil, their over-the-top fashion represents a certain delusional optimism, an...
This Colorful Private Residence Wedding in Fresno, California, Was a Prismatic Work of Art
Much of Jenn Emerling (37 and a wedding and travel photographer) and Roque Rodriguez’s (42 and a designer and producer) love story centers around their home. “It is where we fell in love, had our first kiss and where we expressed our creativity during the pandemic lockdown,” says Jenn. For their ...
One Couple's Chic Entomology-Inspired Vow Renewal at Muckenthaler Mansion in Fullerton, California
To reaffirm their love and commitment to each other in honor of their 16th wedding anniversary, Matilde and Faust planned an al fresco vow renewal at Muckenthaler Mansion in Fullerton, California. The colorful affair harnessed a garden- and entomology-inspired vibe with butterfly motifs appearing...
A Sandstone Formation Was the Backdrop For This Mohave Desert Wedding at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada
Spectacular views and desert vistas made of red rock sandstone formations at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada's Mojave Desert set the tone for Sofiya and Joshua's colorful outdoor wedding. The couple wanted their wedding to be "beautiful and delicious" so they prioritized vibrant decor and tas...
Retro Technicolor Vibes Filled This Eclectic Wedding at the TWA Hotel in Queens, New York
We’ve always believed that couples should plan a wedding that’s uniquely their own, but couples haven’t always felt liberated to do that. Until the pandemic. As couples were forced to scale back, reschedule and adjust their nuptials, they also came back to what a wedding should really be: a meani...
Music From the '60s and '70s Inspired This Retro Wedding at The Fillmore in Philadelphia
For their wedding at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Naomi and Jessi created a vibe that was a mix of "Summer of Love, Magical Mystery Tour, and a sprinkle of Studio 54 glitter." Naomi goes on to explain that the couple selected "a palette based on late '60s and early '70s color schem...
The Seven Deadly Sins Inspired This Jewel-Tone Destination Wedding in Italy
Reclaiming and celebrating the concept of sin was at the center of Stefano Attardi (39 and a software engineering manager) and James Nguyen’s (32 and an apparel technical designer) wedding in Italy. The venue, a 13th-century villa that belongs to Stefano’s family, is covered in Renaissance-style ...
Bold Autumnal Purples and Oranges Filled This Wedding at Northstar Gatherings in Idaho Springs, Colorado
To celebrate their love, Kate and Andrew planned a colorful wedding at Northstar Gatherings in Idaho Springs, Colorado, inspired by the shades of autumn. Kate explains that, simply put, she wanted her wedding day to be "fun, bright and relaxed. I feel like sometimes set color schemes can be a lit...
Bright Shades of Fuchsia and Blue Wowed at This Camelback Inn Wedding in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Elizabeth and Eric settled on the iconic Camelback Inn in Paradise Valley, Arizona, for their wedding because, according to Elizabeth, "anyone who has ever visited the property can acknowledge its breathtaking grounds, not to mention its friendly staff, and renowned spa. However, our love for the...
A Pastel-Hued Destination Wedding at Merchants Hall in Charleston, South Carolina
To celebrate their love, Raleigh-natives Victoria and Taylor planned a destination wedding at Merchants Hall in Charleston, South Carolina, with a soft pastel color palette. From a wedding party sporting dreamy shades of green to tables decked out with blush linens, the whole day was an ethereal ...
One Couple's Bright, Whimsical and Modern Wedding at Camp Comfort in Comfort, Texas
Alyssa rarely gets to use her creative side during her day job. So she let it run wild when planning her DIY wedding to Patrick at Camp Comfort. “We went for a bright, whimsical and modern feel,” Alyssa says. The couple designed all of the stationery, made terrarium centerpieces, spray-painted te...
Fall Shades of Mauve and Orange Wowed at This Wedding at Devil's Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado
Bailey and Nick tied the knot at Devil's Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado with a fall wedding. As a way of embracing the beautiful season, the couple selected an autumnal color palette of mauve, mustard and burnt orange for their elevated-yet-rustic wedding day. From there the couple layered in...
A Colorful, Tropical Wedding at Moli'i Gardens on Oahu's North Shore in Hawaii
Vibrant, bold color filled every corner of T Kira and Hannah’s wedding at Moli'i Gardens on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii. “Our number one priority was to create a wedding experience that felt personal, something that told a story about us as individuals and as a couple,” explains the couple ...
Yellow and Orange Filled This Jewish-Persian Fusion Wedding at The LINE Hotel in Washington, DC
For their Jewish-Persian fusion wedding that The LINE Hotel in Washington, DC, Nina and Michael selected a vibrant, joyful color palette filled with bright shades of red, yellow and orange. “We wanted the day to be warm, colorful, fun, and perfectly imperfect. We wanted bright, groovy colors to p...
A Rainbow-Hued Wedding at the Tree of Life in Audubon Park in New Orleans, Louisiana
Jazmin and Jessica chose a vibrant rainbow color palette for their wedding the Tree of Life in Audubon Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. "Our love story inspired our wedding day," explains the couple. "Our story was a whirlwind, a true adventure with unexpected twists and turns. We wanted our day t...
Colorful Flowers and Iridescent Decor Set Apart This Wedding at SPACE Gallery in Denver, Colorado
High school sweethearts Diane and JJ have their very own way of doing things. After Diane proposed to JJ on New Year’s Eve, the couple planned a party-ready city wedding inspired by urban street art and filled with highly saturated color. “JJ describes the décor as ’90s prom and ’80s roller disco...
A Mountaintop Sangeet and Celestial Reception Were Both Part of This Seven-Event Aspen Wedding
Balancing cohesion and distinction can be a tricky task when planning not one but seven wedding events. However, the beautiful backdrop of Aspen, Colorado, simplified the task for Suniti Mehta (32 and a lawyer) and Samuel (Sam) Philipsek (33 and a lawyer) who allowed the beauty of nature to inspi...
A Purple-and-Black Christian-Hindu Fusion Wedding at Cleveland City Hall in Ohio
Lindsay and Paurush gave their respective Western and Indian cultures time in the spotlight on their wedding day. “We had two separate ceremonies, which allowed each of us to incorporate our unique traditions,” Lindsay says. “To achieve a cohesive look, we stuck to the same palette and re-used fl...
A Vibrant Emerald-and-Coral Wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida
Rachel and Eric's wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida, was bold and beautiful. The couple selected a vibrant emerald-and-coral color palette that informed much of the big day's aesthetic. "Our wedding day was amazing," recalls Rachel. "I had always envisioned an elegant bl...