One Couple's Simple Urban Minimony at Maketto in Washington, DC
Although the pandemic forced Phil and Kellen to postpone their larger wedding celebration, they didn’t want to wait to get legally married. The couple decided to have a minimony in Washington, DC. The color palette, decor and stationery at the minimony also subtly hinted at was to come at their b...
One Couple's Sophisticated Rustic Wedding With Monogram Details at Chaparral Ranch in Aspen, Colorado
Haley Burridge (31 and an educator and recent law school graduate) and Jason Chrestionson (30 and an antitrust attorney) met in Colorado and got engaged in the foothills of the Rockies several years later. So deciding to head back to the peaks to say “I do” on their nine-year anniversary was a si...
One Couple's Urban-Meets-Boho Wedding at Brooklyn Winery in New York
Amelia and Brian live in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood and the couple wanted to showcase their beloved corner of New York City with their wedding. "It was important to us that all wedding events take place in the neighborhood that meant so much to us," shares Amelia. "We wanted our guests ...
Burgundy and Gold Wowed at This Masaya Desert Ranch Wedding in Joshua Tree, California
Family was a central part of Neerellyn Hernandez (36 and a compliance officer) and Marquis Bridges’ (36 and a labor representative) “desert romance” wedding in California’s Yucca Valley. The couple, who met in middle school, got engaged at Marquis’ grandmother’s 90th birthday party. They set abou...
One Couple's Whimsical Blue-and-Green Microwedding at The Tinsmith in Madison, Wisconsin
Ross and Corey tied the knot with a whimsical loft wedding at The Tinsmith in Madison, Wisconsin, anchored by a blue-and-green color palette. Instead of filling the day with flower arrangements, the couple leaned into a greenery-centric look that added vibrancy to the industrial loft venue space....
A Boho-Chic Ethiopian Fall Wedding at The Oaks at Salem in Apex, North Carolina
To celebrate their marriage, Hiwot and Kevin planned a boho-chic wedding at The Oaks at Salem in Apex, North Carolina, filled with meaningful nods to Hiwot’s Ethiopian heritage. “We started planning our wedding just before the world went into lockdown in 2020,” recalls Hiwot. “There were so many ...
One Couple's Modern Black-and-White Wedding at Rosewood Phuket in Thailand
With the pandemic affecting their life and business, Ilaire (41 and a wedding planner and stylist) and David (41 and works in business) decided to find “beauty from the ashes of these tough times” by tying the knot with a microwedding. Although only 18 people were able to be there in person (Ilai...
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...
The Bride Rocked a Patterned Dress at This Coastal Garden Wedding in Biddleford Pool, Maine
Scarlett Bermingham and Andrew Rhymer love all things botanical and celebrated their marriage with a garden-inspired wedding at Scarlett's family home on the coast of Maine in Biddeford. In keeping with the garden aesthetic of the day, Scarlett even donned an epic floral-print wedding dress for t...
Rose and Terracotta Set the Tone at This Boho-Glam Wedding at Wave Resort in Long Branch, New Jersey
For their beachfront wedding at Wave Resort in Long Branch, New Jersey, Molly and Julian leaned into a boho-luxe theme to complement their modern-meets-industrial venue. Floral arrangements filled with dried grasses set the tone for the day while a color palette of rust, mauve, pink, mustard and ...
This Couple Played Basketball on the Golden State Warriors' Court in San Francisco During Their Wedding
"'Do you want to be my plus one to a Warriors playoff game?'" That’s how it all started—bonding over the Golden State Warriors. After COVID-19 derailed our Hawaii wedding, we wanted to find a nearby venue that meant something to us. We spent the last decade at Oracle Arena growing in our relation...
An Epic Charcuterie Display Wowed at This Couple's Vintage-Glam Elopement at the Anderson House in DC
When the pandemic forced Jessica (Jess) Zayas (28 and a consultant) and Neal Raaz (31 and a financial systems manager) to cancel their 120-person wedding, the couple decided to get married on their front doorstep and consider having a big celebration later on. “With all the uncertainty brewing, w...
A Rustic Orange-and-Blue Farm Wedding in Chadbourn, North Carolina, With Avian Details
Family and legacy were at the center of Alexandria (Alex) Noble (29 and an event planner and designer) and Karl Williams’ (30 and a sponsor contracts analyst) wedding. Even the ground where the couple tied the knot carried immense meaning: The day took place on Alex’s grandparents’ homestead in N...
This Eclectic Rooftop Wedding at The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, Had the Couple Jumping for Joy
To celebrate their love story, which began with a "New Girl"-worthy meet-cute, Julia and Randy welcomed guests to the rooftop of The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, for an eclectic tented wedding reception with a colorful palette and iconic downtown views. Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced the ...
Pops of Red Filled This Autumn Wedding at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in Texas
Jo Carol and Mark tied the knot on a crisp fall day with an intimate vow exchange in the Japanese Gardens at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden before heading over for a brunch reception at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth to celebrate their marriage. To add even more joy to the occasion, the entir...
A Poolside Wedding With an Orange Color Palette at Cypress House in Pennsylvania
A bright and cheerful color palette punctuated by coral and orange set the tone for Erin and Ryan's poolside wedding at Cypress House in New Columbia, Pennsylvania. Although COVID-19 meant that the couple's wedding looked a bit different than they initially planned, the end result came together b...
Dominican and American Elements Blend Together in This Museum Wedding in Massachusetts
Paola Ozuna (28 and a nonprofit program manager) grew up in the Dominican Republic and Michael Pelletier (31 and a digital marketing manager) hails from the Boston area, so they knew they wanted a wedding that blended their two backgrounds. To channel that mashup, the duo asked their mothers to r...
A Flower-Filled Private Estate Microwedding in Baltimore, Maryland, With a Peach Color Palette
When Trisha and Jeff had their holiday pictures taken at a romantic private estate with a European aesthetic, the couple realized the space would be the perfect backdrop for their nuptials. "Oddly enough we had our Christmas pictures taken at the house and we loved the way that our home photograp...
A Modern Black-and-White Rooftop Wedding at Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, California
Although Annie and Evan's rooftop wedding at Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, California, was their 'Plan C,' they didn't let the ongoing pandemic get in the way of celebrating their marriage with a chic, modern event featuring a black-and-white color palette. "It was perfect. During a pandemi...
An Elegant Fall Wedding at Surf Hotel with Sweeping Views of Colorado's Rocky Mountains
Matthew Breest and Katie Dabbs first met when they worked together at an international architecture firm in Denver. Katie was the publicist for the firm, Matt was the rising design star. Working in different buildings, they rarely bumped into one another but remained friendly colleagues over the ...
Disco Balls and Jewel Tones Got the Party Started at This Wedding in South Carolina
"I wanted my wedding to be fun and memorable... and that it was!" says Mandy of her and Colin's wedding at 701 Whaley in Columbia, South Carolina. With an eye toward planning a wedding that felt more like a party than a stiff dinner party, the couple incorporated a rich jewel tone color palette a...
Charm and Romance Filled This Garden-Inspired Wedding at Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, California
Erin DiAngelis and Andrey Antonov chose Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, California, for their wedding because the venue is "like an English garden fairytale setting, which perfectly matched the classy, timeless and romantic vibe I was going for," says Erin. "My bridesmaids were in different shades of...
This Couple Had a Modern-Meets-Boho Wedding at Prospect House in Dripping Springs, Texas
Prospect House, a modern venue nestled in the Texas high country inspired Alexandra Goldstein and Ryan Authier's wedding. In the Dripping Springs, Texas, space, crisp white details and concrete elements juxtapose with natural wood elements and the couple decided to highlight Prospect House's dist...