DIY Wedding Photos

Calling All Wes Anderson Fans—This Quirky Wedding at The Cracker Factory in Geneva, New York, Is for You

Jenny and Steve Manganaro’s love story began with a serendipitous introduction by the bride’s cousin and his wife. What started as a simple friendship became a romance transcending geographical barriers. The pair remained committed despite Steve’s relocation to Los Angeles to pursue his career in...

Minimal, Modern Wedding at Contigo Ranch in Fredericksburg, Texas

Brooklynites Christina and Aaron met at church and got to know each other through weekly dinner gatherings at Christina’s apartment. They even eventually celebrated their engagement with a rooftop meal. So for their wedding near Christina’s hometown of Austin, it was fitting that they ring in mar...

A Casual Beach Wedding at Bay Harbor Village Hotel in Petoskey, Michigan

Not only did Leighanne and Samantha chose a June wedding so that the weather would be perfect for their beach wedding at Bay Harbor Village Hotel in Petoskey, Michigan, but they also wanted to tie the knot during Pride Month. "Our wedding revolved around bringing our family and friends to our fav...

A Whimsical Backyard Wedding in Leesburg, Virginia, With DIY Touches

Lauren grew up playing in the trees around her house with her sister. “It was our personal wonderland,” she says. She wanted to re-create that magic when she married Steven in those same Virginia woods. On the invites, a watercolor map of the property hinted at the dreamy festivities to come: a r...

One Couple's Intimate Industrial Wedding at Event1013 in Downtown Plano, Texas

In a matter of a mere two months, Jessica and Nate managed to pull off their 200-person party at event1013 in Plano. “I wanted a cozy space with hardwood floors and brick walls,” Jessica says of playing up their urban venue’s interior with French-blue accents and muted arrangements of eucalyptus,...

This Wedding at Camden County Boathouse in New Jersey Had All the Colors of the Rainbow

Before they even met, Michele DePasquale (32 and a teacher and coach) unknowingly made a housewarming gift for her future wife, Amy Schimmel (29 and a social worker). While Amy was buying a home, her realtor commissioned Michele to make a piece of art with the words “today is a good day for a goo...

Shades of Purple Filled This Casual Garden Wedding at The Old Homestead in Crockett, California

"Love and a warm summer breeze," inspired Michelle and Dee's garden wedding celebration at The Old Homestead in Crockett, California. To bring their garden celebration to life, the couple chose of color palette of plum and wisteria, with hints of white and silver "because we thought it would look...

Muted Earth Tones Filled This Wedding at Terrain at Styer’s in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

Justin Beebe (28 and a media planner) and Michael “Mikey” Kopyna (28 and a graphic designer) are a detail-oriented duo—so much so that the pair waited three years to tie the knot. “We wanted to make sure we had time to plan each intricate piece of the day,” the couple says. Those details included...

Literature and Flight Inspired This Wedding at Philadelphia Glider Council in Perkasie, Pennsylvania

Elizabeth Crowder (30 and a librarian) and Andrew Serota (32 and an attorney) seamlessly blended both of their passions into one wedding. The couple welcomed guests to the Philadelphia Glider Council, a nod to Andrew’s lifelong love of flying. “From there, I tried to artfully combine our interest...

This Duo Played Basketball During Their Reception at The Estate at Cherokee Dock in Tennessee

For their wedding at Cherokee Dock in Lebanon, Tennessee, Cassidy and Skal wanted a celebration that was rooted in their shared Christian faith and embodied a “boho-rustic wonderland meets elegant family fun BBQ.” It was important to the couple that their faith be at the core of their wedding bec...

A Family-Focused Wedding at Abbie Holmes Estate in Cape May, New Jersey

Rosemary and Louis planned a rustic and vintage wedding full of jewel tones and nostalgia at Rosemary’s family-owned venue. “The Abbie holds a very special place in my heart, and I always knew I would end up here for my wedding,” Rosemary says. From serving up a signature dish made by Rosemary’s ...

A Rustic Springtime Farm Wedding at Kuhs Estate and Farm in St. Louis, Missouri

Déjà and Mars aren’t the types to let a little rain ruin their parade. With a wedding party of 18 by their sides, the New York residents returned to their home state to exchange vows at Kuhs Estate and Farm, forgetting the foreboding forecast in favor of fun. “We partied until a gust of wind blew...

All the Colors of the Rainbow Were on Display at This Grand Barn at The Mohicans Wedding in Glenmont, Ohio

Kate and Shannon aimed to keep their DIY wedding fun and upbeat. Glitter-filled invitations asked guests to dress colorfully and set the tone for the rainbow-themed celebration. The couple made a candy table and lawn games, family members arranged flowers from Shannon’s parents’ backyard and ever...

A Hill Country Wedding With Personal DIY Touches at La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas

For their Hill Country wedding, Brittany and Carla kept things personal. They put a boozy spin on the unity ceremony, each taking a shot and pouring a bottle of Maker’s Mark into a custom whiskey barrel, then started the party with a surprise drag queen performance. Their families played a part t...

A Modern, Chic Farm Wedding at a Private Residence in Covesville, Virginia

As a jewelry designer, Elaine has deep ties to Charlottesville’s vibrant creative community, which was useful when planning her wedding to Brad. “The theme was handmade luxury,” Elaine says. “It was important to me to include my favorite businesses and let them do what they do best.” At a working...

Lauxmont Farms Afforded Guests at This Wedding Sweeping Views of the Pennsylvania Hillside

High atop Pennsylvania's rolling hills and overlooking the Susquehanna River, Lauxmont Farms served as the stunning venue for Chris and Heather's outdoor tented wedding. In the beginning the couple wasn't sure what they had in mind for their wedding, but "we knew that we wanted a more laid back e...

Quaint Country Markets Inspired This Peach-and-Blue Pennsylvania Wedding

Danielle Marullo (29 and a chef) and Daniel "Dan" Sepsy (29 and a landscape architect) have always dreamed of owning a general store, so when the time came to say "I do," the pair gave friends and family a glimpse into their future. After swapping vows during the full Catholic Mass, the couple sp...

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...

This Colorful Wedding at Brik in Fort Worth, Texas, Celebrated The Couple's Mexican and Nepali Heritage

With Genesis Rostro (25 and a social work caseworker) being Mexican and John Pathak (30 and an architect) Nepali, they “wanted to incorporate both cultures in an honoring and unique way. We call it Mexipali! We enjoyed a little bit of mariachi music while spinning in our beautiful saris,” Genesis...

Bauhaus Brewery Wedding with Yellow Design

The movie "Up" and a love of craft beer inspired the wedding of Sammi Wreschner (26 and a software developer) and Erik Burgess (29 and an IT project manager). The couple, who had their first date at a brewery, filled Bauhaus Brew Labs with balloons, served house-made beers and hired a food truck ...

One Couple's Block Party Wedding on East Council Street in Salisbury, North Carolina

Aurelia and Jonathan know how to have a good time, so it only made sense for their wedding to be the ultimate celebration. “We called our theme block party—emphasis on the party,” Aurelia says. Trolleys transported guests from the church ceremony to the downtown reception, which Aurelia and Jonat...

Rock & Roll Wedding

Rachael Kennedy (29 and a retail recruiter) and Joe McGinnis (32 and works in radio promotion) met after Joe worked for Rachael’s parents, both DJs, so it was only fitting for the couple to fill their wedding with music. “Our theme was rockstar chic,” Rachael says. For their save-the-dates, the c...

St. Louis Contemporary Art Museum Wedding

Libby Koerbel (29 and works in marketing) and Ben Weissman (32 and works in equity research) welcomed wedding guests from 19 states and four countries with plenty of homemade goods. “We joked that Ben’s mom should open a bakery— everyone was asking where they could buy more banana and pumpkin bre...