A Colorful Indian Wedding Featuring Dazzling Desert Hues at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort
It was an ordinary day, with a group of first-year students on a library tour of UCLA’s campus. Taylor Munuz, always quick with humor, cracked a joke. Alina Ahmed recalls, “Taylor made a joke (that was actually pretty funny), and I happened to be the one who laughed the loudest.” Taylor turned to...
A Desert Wedding With Midcentury Modern Touches at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, California
A simple swipe on a dating app can lead to great things. Andrew Rohrlich recalls, "Being the eager beaver that I am, I asked Danny if he wanted to get coffee later that day." That coffee date with Danny Lewis marked the start of a lasting connection. "I literally felt sparks fly when Danny walked...
A Laid-Back, Effortlessly Cool Desert Wedding at Ground in South Africa
Some people meet at precisely the wrong time. When Robyn Pamela introduced herself to Nicci Campbell at a restaurant, both were in relationships with other people. "We became good friends," Nicci laughs. Their friendship deepened over time, and as fate would have it, they found themselves single ...
A Playfully Pink Wedding With Vintage Vibes at The Sands Hotel in Indian Wells, California
Shutting down the bar on the first date? Definitely a sign of an ever-lasting love! When Hilary Hahn and Drew Simon connected through mutual friends, the spark was undeniable—so strong, in fact, Drew decided to venture a bold ask of his date. “He asked me to take me to Hawaii that night,” Hilary ...
Mustard Yellow Is the Star at This Boho Desert Wedding at the Parker in Palm Springs, California
"It was truly love at second sight," Camille Johnson laughs. She first crossed paths with Gary Johnson during their teen years. "Needless to say, that was not the beginning of our story." They reconnected eight years later at a mutual friend's birthday party in Harlem, NY. Gary explains, "We spen...
We Can't Get Over This Carefree California Wedding With Desert Accents at the Vintage Ojai Rancho Inn
Friendship blossoming into a romance is a rare thing that should be celebrated. When Emma Claffy and Brett Fairless met at an ad agency in Los Angeles, they clicked immediately. "We were friends for a year," Emma explains. At some point, the pair decided to head out on a first date. "We bonded ov...
Minimalists Will Swoon Over This Orange-and-Blue Wedding at Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California
Even on the most mundane of days, fantastic things can happen. A typical day at work for Maggie (handling the front desk at the Berkeley Art Museum) and Mario Azary (a visiting landscape architect) turned into an electric meeting between the two. “Mario invited me to dinner after my shift ended, ...
This Hollywood Couple Hosted a Star-Studded Desert Wedding at Merv Griffin Estate in La Quinta, California
Growing up in Los Angeles, Chloe Sonnenfeld, daughter of American filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld, inevitably developed some favorite haunts. So, when it came time for her beloved—Peter Brunette—to pop the question, he knew just where to do it. “I spent a lot of time at the Hotel Bel-Air with my famil...
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...
A Refined Boho Spring Wedding at The Greenhouse at Driftwood in Austin, Texas
Andrea and Alec celebrated their love and marriage with a refined boho wedding at The Greenhouse at Driftwood in Austin, Texas. The wedding day included a soft color palette filled with shades of peach, green and yellow (the ranunculus and Icelandic poppies the couple’s floral designer used in th...
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...
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...
One Couple's Three-Day Destination Wedding at Montage Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
To celebrate their marriage, Miral and Hiten planned a glamorous destination wedding weekend at Montage Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The multievent celebration included a welcome party and a beach party leading up to the luxurious white-and-gold wedding. "We had a three-day event in Cabo ...
A Seven Magic Mountains Elopement in Las Vegas, Nevada, Packed With Cultural Details
Jessica (Jess) and SC celebrated their marriage with an intimate elopement in the desert outside Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple jokes that their elopement was really more of a "quasi elopement-meets-destination wedding." Jess explains that the couple "just wanted to marry each other with no frill...
One Couple's Backyard Oasis Wedding at Beau Geste Farm in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Jordan and Zach have a mutual friend to thank for their meet-cute at a birthday party, despite the fact that they barely spoke. “We were both nervous, but I followed him on Twitter and the rest is history,” Jordan laughs. For their wedding at the bride’s grandparents’ home, Jordan and Zach invite...
Desert-Inspired Peach-and-Sage Hues Set the Tone at This Four Seasons Scottsdale Wedding in Arizona
Drawing upon the dusty peach and sage hues seen in the surrounding desert, Fatima and Eric planned a beautiful wedding celebration at the Four Seasons in Scottsdale, Arizona, that both celebrated their love story and also seamlessly complemented the locale. The couple's Arizona wedding day had it...
A Romantic-Meets-Boho Desert Elopement in California's Joshua Tree National Park
Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced Melody and Xavier to postpone, and then cancel, their big wedding celebration the couple decided to elope to the desert. The couple was heartbroken by the decision to cancel their larger wedding and wanted to find a meaningful way to still celebrate their lov...
A Desert Sunset Inspired This Wedding at The Living Desert Zoo and Garden in Palm Desert, California
For their interfaith wedding in Palm Desert, California, Haley and Brian let the area's natural beauty, especially the picturesque sunsets that blanket the desert at night, inspire the look of their celebration at The Living Desert Zoo and Garden. "We were truly inspired by the beautiful mountain...
DIY Details Adorned This Desert Wedding at Caravan Outpost in Ojai, California
Leah Rubin-Cadrain (32 and a creative lead at Snapchat) and Lindsey Weinstein (37 and in marketing at Apple) threw a casual desert wedding filled with cool patterns and chill vibes. “We wanted the celebration to feel like a cozy, outdoorsy family getaway,” Leah said. “We didn’t want any fuss gett...
Indonesian Culture Melded With Boho Style at This Wedding at Sacred Sands in Joshua Tree, California
Together, Nashya Sadono (28 and a city park planner) and Scottie Jensen (27 and a chef) brought a taste of Indonesia to their favorite place, Joshua Tree. “We incorporated my culture into our wedding in every way we could,” Nashya says. Scottie and the couple’s ring bearer, Nashya’s nephew, rocke...
Citrus Filled Every Part of This Bright Private Residence Microwedding in Coachella, California
Brittany Steinmann (31 and an entrepreneur and clothing business owner) and Derrick Williams (31 and a regional sales executive) returned to the town of Coachella for their wedding since their relationship began at the iconic music festival. But this time, they were joined by only 18 loved ones, ...
Boho Lovers, This Texas Wedding at The Greenhouse at Driftwood in All You Ever Wanted
Inspired by the natural landscape of Texas, Sarah and Grant tied the knot in a bohemian wedding at The Greenhouse at Driftwood. A palette of terracotta, sage green, dusty blue and marigold punctuated the day while dramatic texture from pampas grass, rattan and wood added to the laid-back aestheti...
This Scottsdale, Arizona, Wedding Had a Moody Emerald-and-Bronze Color Palette
Phoenix is a very special place for Pauline and David "DK" and getting married there was an easy decision. Less simple, however, was settling on the perfect venue in the area. "We always wanted a destination wedding in a warm location, we loved the Royal Palms as a venue because of its's old char...