These Grooms Planned an Intimate Backyard Wedding in Springfield, Missouri

It took moving to Chicago for Brent Waters (31 and works in marketing) and Chadwick Calkins (32 and a hairstylist) to discover their shared Springfield roots. “A mutual friend introduced us,” Brent says. “We’d both lived in Springfield for the majority of our lives.” After a Windy City proposal, ...

A Modern, Multicultural Wedding at Prisidio Golf Course in San Francisco, California

Jonathan and Mawuli's wedding at  Prisidio Golf Course in San Francisco, California, not only represented a culmination of their love, but a blending of their cultures, too. Mawuli and Jonathan’s San Francisco wedding was all about honoring heritage while creating a celebration that felt uniquely...

This Couple Exchanged Vows at the Courthouse Then Celebrated with Friends a Year Later

For Kyra and Portia, "the idea of planning a wedding sounded exciting to us. However, it definitely seemed like a ton of work and money. The type of work we were not sure we wanted to do and the amount of money that we weren't sure we wanted to spend. Then we discussed the idea of having a courth...

Western Kentucky University's Storied Architecture Was the Backdrop for This Couple's Elopement

Natalie and Nathaniel's wedding theme was, "'re-plan everything and uninvite everyone in 1 month.' Kidding. Sort of! We had no idea we would be getting married in the middle of a pandemic! For the last year, we were planning a wedding with about 100 guests at an Airbnb out in the country. When CO...

A Romantic Blue-and-White Wedding at Wychmere Beach Club in Harwich Port, Massachusetts

Pheng Kouch (37 and a chiropractor) and Patchamol (Pat) Kanjanakuha (28 and an acupuncturist), who met working at a wellness clinic, settled on a color palette just as calming and rejuvenating as their career fields—blue and white. For their ocean-hued nuptials on the beach, the couple chose to D...

The Lake Around Cypress Grove Estate House in Orlando, Florida, Served as This Wedding's Backdrop

Wanda Trott and Chè Michael Murray live in Bermuda, but when it came time to select a destination for their wedding, Orlando, Florida, was just what they wanted. Given that they were planning from a ways away, they leaned heavily on their vendor team to bring the wedding together. "I shared ideas...

The Groom Performed a Special Song During This Rustic Wedding at Wrightsville Manor in North Carolina

Brittney (a project manager) and Brent (a college pastor) were married in Wilmington, North Carolina, in a celebration that, "was an explosion of love." When Brittney recalls the day, she has this to share: "On March 8th, I experienced heaven on earth. This day makes my heart melt. The sound of l...

After a Drink at Their Favorite Cidery, This Couple Eloped in the Snowy Colorado Mountains

Robert "Robbie" Sittema (27 and an industrial engineer) and Brogan Sittema (28 and a human resources supervisor) eloped as snowflakes fell in Ward, Colorado near Brainard Lake. But their snowstorm-filled vow exchange wasn't the beginning of their epic wedding day—a visit to their go-to cidery was...

Nature Took Center Stage at This Rustic Wedding at Big Bend National Park in Texas

Nature is a big part of the relationship Jacy Rader (30 and a mental health therapist) and Matthew Glenn (35 and an attorney) share. The couple’s first date involved building garden boxes and planting summer squash. Then, a year into dating, the twosome took a trip to Big Bend National Park to hi...

S'Mores and Foliage Put Autumn on Full Display at This Backyard Wedding in Fayetteville, Georgia

Few things are better than the crisp evening air of a fall day, a fact that Lindsay Pigford and Zac Holben capitalized on for their intimate backyard wedding in Georgia. As the couple planned their wedding, a few things were especially important to them: "When thinking about our wedding day, we d...

A Bold Emerald Wedding Dress Took Center Stage at This Boo Cat Club Wedding in St. Louis, Missouri

Kathleen Perniciaro (30 and a construction project manager) set her sights on a green gown while planning her modern gallery wedding to Will Duggins (31 and a geologist). “Green is my color—it makes me happy, and I knew I could find something elegant that would help me stand out,” she says of roc...

Bold Colors Brought This Wedding at Wild Carrot in St. Louis, Missouri, to Life

The wedding planning process for Shannon Pimmel (26, works in marketing) and Ryan Miller (28, a labor organizer) set the tone for what the couple wants their marriage to look like—a partnership that’s “the product of work, trust and respect.” “He’s a big picture person and I spend all of my time ...

Vibrant Flowers Filled Ever Corner of This At-Home Wedding in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Amanda Orr (28 and an interior designer) and James Bell (29 and a technician) always knew they’d say “I do” at Amanda’s parents’ home. From James’ proposal to family parties, “It’s been the backdrop of our lives,” Amanda says. To make another memory at the special spot, the couple filled the conv...

A Black Gown Wows at This Wedding in the Woods of Ottsville, Pennsylvania

As a wedding photographer, Sarah Fry (31) knew she wanted to execute her own wedding vision with her groom, Jim Landwehr (39 and a hot rod builder). The duo decided to break the rules and throw a surprise wedding at their log cabin in the woods. “We didn’t want all of the normal hubbub that surro...

There Was No Shortage of Glitter at This Glamorous New Year's Eve Wedding in Temecula, California

From the moment Troy Solomon and Ian Mofford conveyed their wedding dress code, guests knew they were in for a giant disco fete. The couple told guests to “pretend you’re going to the flashiest New Year’s Eve party ever—what would you want to wear?” That very sentiment set the tone for the sparkl...

A Rustic, Bohemian Wedding with DIY Details at Aldworth Manor in Harrisville, New Hampshire

New Hampshire natives Mary Potter (27 and a floral designer) and Brian Paul O’Neill (28 and a welder) fell for the 170-acre grounds of Aldworth Manor at first sight. “I was enamored by every inch of the property,” Mary says. Located in the groom’s hometown, it was the ideal spot to gather 140 gue...

A Colorful and Sustainable DIY New England Wedding at Round the Bend Farm

“Tradition wasn’t very important to us,” Mac says of his wedding to Elizabeth. Case in point: The pair got ready together, walked down the aisle hand-in-hand and served ice cream sandwiches for dessert. The couple also focused on sustainability, working with local vendors to source all of the foo...

This Ohio Barn Wedding Was Filled With Personal Touches

Thirty-one-year-olds Lauren and Dylan took a DIY approach for their rustic-meets-vintage wedding. “We wanted everything to be a representation of our personalities and to feel like our own,” Lauren says. “All of the décor was from our home or an antique we’ve found over the years.” The pair took ...

Colorful 501 Union Jewish Wedding

 Karen Lederer (32 and an artist) and Eli Blood-Patterson (32 and a lawyer) envisioned their wedding with the sunny skies and bright colors of Mexico City in mind. “I was inspired by the paper flowers and textiles we’d seen in Mexico,” Karen says “I’d call our day a tropical garden party.” Karen ...

One Couple's DIY Boho-Chic Fall Wedding in Washington, DC

Molly and Ethan turned their wedding dream into a reality in just four months, and they illustrated that feat with celestial notes. For example, guests walked down to the ceremony through a line of trees covered with hanging macramé dream catchers and gold mirrors hand-lettered with bible verses....

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 ...

Colorful, DIY Wedding With One-of-a-Kind Art at Goggleworks Center for the Arts in Reading, Pennsylvania

Mickayel always wanted a big wedding, but Benjamin thought they should elope. The solution? They made it official at city hall with a few witnesses, then threw a reception for 136 guests two days later. <br>A fan of polka dots, Mickayel thought they'd keep the cake from looking too serious — and ...

Colorful Summer Wedding at Great Marsh Estate

Alison Bunnen (30 and a math teacher) and Cem Pence (29 and a data scientist) find inspiration in nature. Once the pair saw the tree-lined driveway and gardens of the Great Marsh Estate, they knew it’d be the ideal setting for their wedding. From there, the couple let nature lead the way when dec...