This Couple Hiked to Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park for Their Outdoorsy Elopement

When it came time to tie the knot, Margaret and Chris wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life so they decided to elope in one of the most picturesque spots imaginable—Yosemite National Park. Hiking has always been a central part of the couple's relationship (they got engage...

This Couple Tied the Knot on the Foggy Shore of Lake Superior at Cascade Lodge in Lutsen, Minnesota

Brian and Kory opted for a small, personal gathering for their wedding day in order to make room for connections. “We realized we wanted an intimate ceremony with only our closest friends and family,” the pair says. With a narrowed-down guest list, they decided to say “I do” on the shore of Lake ...

An Oceanfront Destination Wedding at Ekies Resort in Greece With an Ethereal Pastel Palette

Madalina and Andrei exchanged vows at Ekies ALl Senses Resort after falling in love with Greece's Halkidiki peninsula. To complement their waterfront venue, the couple settled on a color palette of light coral, lavender, blush, light steel blue and dark sea green. "There were four main parts on t...

One Couple's Peony-Packed Elopement in New York City's Central Park

Karen and Didier originally planned to wed in Montauk, New York, however, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the couple to postpone those plans. With their Montauk wedding off the table, Karen and Didier pivoted to an elopement in Central Park in the heart of New York City. “Getting married in Central ...

A Vintage-Inspired Backyard Wedding in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, During Golden Hour

When the pandemic forced Colleen and Ethan to scrap their initial wedding plans, the duo pivoted to hosting a boho, vintage-inspired backyard wedding in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The romantic wedding, which took place during golden hour as the sun was setting, included eclectic vintage dishes and li...

An Ethereal Elopement at Anderson House in Washington, D.C., Followed by Dinner at Home

Anderson House is a Beaux-Arts architectural gem nestled in the heart of Washington, D.C., and it served as the picturesque backdrop for Erinn and Jon's pandemic elopement. However, before the couple exchanged vows at Anderson House they got ready together and had a dance party to Taylor Swift's ...

A Contemporary Green-and-White Microwedding at Flat 51 in Columbus, Ohio

When the pandemic hit, Brianna and Theo were forced to put their large wedding on hold. However, the couple didn't want to put their love on hold and decided to move ahead with an urban, contemporary microwedding at Flat 51 in Columbus, Ohio with only nine of their closest loved ones in attendanc...

An Intimate Beach Microwedding in Palomino, Colombia, Officiated by the Wedding Guests

Diana and Rafael chose an intimate beach wedding in Palomino, Colombia, to celebrate their love story, which began with a movie-worthy first kiss in an elevator. "Diana and Rafa met at work but it was a first kiss in an elevator that really triggered this story. After some comings and goings, 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 Boho-Chic Beach Wedding in Ocean City, New Jersey, With Sleek Black Accents

For their beach wedding in Ocean City, New Jersey, Lindsey and John expertly blended a boho-chic aesthetic with a sleek-and-moody color palette. The end result, which came together in under six weeks because of the pandemic, was stunning and on-trend, yet totally unique and personalized. "Our dre...

A Classic Minimony at The Hay-Adams in Washington, D.C., Complete With Epic Fashion

To celebrate their union, Angela Wisniewski and Awenate Cobbina planned a wedding complete with a meaningful religious ceremony, epic fashion (including an over-the-top bridal hat!), portraits in a Washington, D.C., metro station and an intimate reception dinner at the iconic Hay-Adams Hotel with...

This Couple Stopped at In-N-Out for a Burger During Their Sacramento, California, Elopement

Before the pandemic hit, Andrea and Aidalix planned to wed on the east coast, however, as COVID-19 progressed the couple was forced to re-evaluate their plans. “We weren’t planning on having the wedding until 2021 but with everything going on with the pandemic and also the political climate (Supr...

A Champagne-Filled Sunrise Elopement on the Beach in San Francisco, California

When it came time to tie the knot, Addy and Brittani "wanted to keep it as simple as possible," so they decided to elope on the beach in San Francisco, California. They had "no theme or color palette even, just natures beauty surrounding us. Our ceremony was very non-traditional and not religious...

The Bride Wore an Emerald Green Velvet Blazer for This Classic Fall Elopement in New York's Central Park

Since fall is their favorite season, Felicia and Nicolas decided to elope in New York City and said “I do” with the fall foliage of Central Park acting as a picturesque backdrop to the nuptials. The couple exchanged vows on the shore of The Lake before taking a stroll around the city to capture w...

This Couple Tied the Knot on a Sailboat Off the Coast of Portland, Maine

Elena and Art took to the sea for their vows. The couple tied the knot in front of an intimate group of friends while aboard a sailboat off the coast of Portland, Maine. After coming face-to-face with the daunting task of wedding planning, the couple decided to keep things simple and celebrate wi...

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...

Family-Centric Microwedding in San Diego, California, Filled With Pops of Green

When the ongoing pandemic forced Kelly and Joseph to scrap their original wedding plans, they decided to move forward with tying the knot, but with only their nearest and dearest relatives in attendance. The most important members of the couple's family-centric microwedding in San Diego, Californ...

Pancakes Followed Up This Minimalist Elopement at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California

Charmaine Vegas (40 and a jeweler) and Brandon Neddersen (34 and a planning manager) are Long Beach residents. “Our wedding had to exemplify us: unconventional and intentional,” Charmaine says. With that in mind, “we made the day our own,” Brandon says.  The couple started their day with a minima...

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...

This Couple Threaded Hot Pink Throughout Their Glam Wedding at Sagamore Pendry Hotel in Baltimore

Lauren Beamon (36 and an event planner) and Tarik Dickens’ (46 and a real estate investor) love story is the stuff of rom-coms. “We were walking down the street in Miami, going in two different directions and locked eyes,” Lauren says. “Although it was a magical moment, we, unfortunately, didn’t ...

A Backyard Minimony Along the California Coast With a Gold-and-Orange Color Palette

The coastal home where Jean Mason (31 and a textile designer and artist) and Anamika Goyal (30 and an architect) tied the knot wasn’t their first or even second plan. Their vow exchange was actually the third iteration of their celebration the couple came up with. “Our plan A was a large wedding ...

Hawaii and Tuscany Inspired This Microwedding at Villa Riposo in Morgan Hill, California

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Kirsten and Casey planned to host a destination wedding in Maui to honor Kirsten's Hawaiian heritage. However, once the couple was forced to downsize and keep the wedding close to home, they settled on a Tuscan-inspired venue in the bay areas. As a result, Kirste...

A Casual Minimony in Reading, Massachusetts Inspired by Summer Camp

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rose and Jessie were planning a three-day wedding weekend at Camp Cody at Lake Ossippee in New Hampshire for 250 loved ones. Despite having to pivot their plans, the couple decided to still tie the knot on their original wedding date with an intimate at-home minimo...