These Barefoot Beach Nuptials on Tybee Island in Georgia Came Together in Two Short Weeks
After the pandemic derailed Alex and Hunter's initial plans to tie the knot in Ohio, the couple rolled with the punches and decided to blend their bachelor party with their wedding on the coast of Georgia. "Due to COVID-19, we had to postpone our originally planned wedding for a safer alternative...
Velvet and Jewel Tones Set Apart This Glam Wedding at Hidden Waters in Waxahachie, Texas
For their wedding at Hidden Waters in Waxahachie, Texas, Marcus and Carla incorporated velvet and jewel tones into their design to complement the event venue's regal feel. Plants can be seen growing all around the brick estate so the duo chose to lean into the garden vibe with roses and greenery ...
An Intimate Family-Focused Minimony at the World Peace Rose Gardens in Sacramento, California
Alexia and Bryan wed in an intimate minimony surrounded by a limited number of friends and family, an abundance of fragrant roses and endless love. While the COVID-19 pandemic forced the couple to change their wedding plans, Alexia and Bryan look back on their joy-filled wedding day at the World ...
A Flower-Filled Navy-and-Yellow Wedding at Mystical Rose Gardens in Baldwin, Wisconsin
Busola and Tolu "wanted our day to be such a special day for our friends and family. We wanted our family and friends to have a unique wedding experience," says Busola. Luckily, the bride's sister is a wedding planner and helped the couple realize their vision with a meaningful, family-focused we...
A Modern Black-and-White Wedding in Downtown Kansas City at Magnolia Venue and Urban Garden
Hunter and Jonathan's black-tie wedding celebration at Magnolia Venue and Urban Garden was one for the books, but it was actually the couple's second celebration of their marriage. "We actually split our 'big day; into two big days," says Hunter. "We had a small courthouse wedding and barbecue th...
This Couple Included Hot Sauce Favors in Their Jewel Tone Wedding at Toledo Country Club in Ohio
For Amanda and Stephen's Ohio wedding at the Toledo Country Club, a rich color palette of jewel tones inspired much of the day. "Our main inspiration was a jewel tone palette! We really wanted the colors to be vibrant, fun, and most of all, look beautiful on our bridesmaids. Each color was picked...
An Intimate Backyard Minimony in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Stephanie and Ravon were forced to scale back their wedding from 100 guests to an intimate celebration with just a few close loved ones in attendance. The inspiration behind their wedding was "a cross between a botanical-themed wedding and a spa." The couple love...
A Wisteria-Filled Wedding at Chesterwood Estate in the Berkshires
"What’s there to say about our wedding other than that it was, well, perfect. Just kidding, I have a million things to say about our wedding," jokes Stephen of his wedding to Alex at Chesterwood Estate in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. "First and foremost, what we wanted our wedding to be was really...
This Couple Served a Seven-Course Meal at Their Wedding at The Caramel Room in St. Louis, Missouri
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Kate and Holt found a way to make fine dining and exquisite service safe and socially-distanced for their wedding in St. Louis. The reception was set up like a jazz bistro so attendees could enjoy the celebration from individual tables while taking in a pri...
One Couple's Glam Pink-and-Teal Wedding at The River View at Occoquan Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
As a wedding planner herself, De’Angela Boone (32 and a federal government employee and lead event coordinator at B Astonished Events) was well prepared for the COVID-19-related roadblocks she encountered in the lead-up to her marriage to Aaron Calder (36 and a construction foreman). The couple i...
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...
An Elegant, Modern Black-and-White Wedding at Cedar Lakes Estate in Port Jervis, New York
New York's Cedar Lakes Estate checked the many boxes that Chelsea and Ross had when it came to the perfect wedding venue. The couple wanted "a full weekend of events, all the guests to stay in one place, locally-sourced gourmet food, amazing wine and cocktails and a beautiful backdrop," Chelsea s...
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...
A Wedding at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida, Filled with Jewel Tones
Given their “very special appreciation for nature, trees and flowers,” exchanging vows in a botanical garden was a simple choice for Yasmin Gomez (35 and a wedding planner) and Nohelia Rodriguez (36 and a restaurant manager). For their intimate ceremony among towering willow trees, only Yasmin’s ...
Even The Couple's Guests Shared Vows at This Non-Traditional Wedding at Elysian in Los Angeles
Although Hetta Hansen and Joel Edelblute are originally from Oregon, they dreamed of flying down to Los Angeles with their closest friends and family members for a springtime wedding. They wanted the day to be relaxed, free of obligations and a truly joy-filled event, which is exactly what they g...
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...
Greenery Filled This Modern Black-and-White Waterfront Wedding at Maryland's Wye River Estate
For their wedding on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Adrienne and Matt wanted to combine modern Italian summer vibes, as an homage to Adrienne's heritage, with classic and timeless Eastern Shore hospitality. The couple made sure Maryland hospitality was present from the very beginning by giving guests ...
Mermaids and Aerialists Wowed at This Wedding on Governor's Island in New York
Mackensie and Tyler love any excuse to rock a costume. The couple wanted to show guests a party unlike any other, which they jokingly called The Spectacle. "We love to travel and spent months looking overseas,” Mackensie says. “In the end, we wanted our family there, so we decided on our home, th...
A 4-Day Multicultural Wedding in the Countryside of San Sebastian, Spain
One summer afternoon over a glass of Spanish wine in Boulder, Colorado, Vasudha, Alex, and their wedding planner decided to shift gears and move the couple's wedding plans from a local Boulder farm to the Basque Country in Donostia (San Sebastián), Spain. The couple first traveled to Spain togeth...
A Pair of Pharmacists Paid Homage to Their Careers During Their Dove Ridge Vineyard Wedding in Texas
Kathleen and Steven met while doing their pharmaceutical practicums at a CVS pharmacy and decided to pay homage to their medical careers when it came time to design their wedding at Dove Ridge Vineyard in Weatherford, Texas. "We met working at CVS Pharmacy when we were both finishing our doctorat...
A Woodland Navy-and-Yellow Wedding at Anthony Chapel in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Daniel and Jacob tied the knot during an intimate ceremony in a picturesque wood chapel in Hot Springs, Arkansas. To brighten the couple's woodsy wedding they selected a cheerful orange-and-navy color palette to thread throughout the celebration. With the choice of such a unique destination, the ...
Dusty Rose and Emerald Wowed at This Meridian House Wedding in Washington, D.C.
Although Lindsay and Patrick were living in London at the time of their wedding, a key priority for them with their nuptials was to bring "bring together our friends and family." As such, the couple settled on hosting a wedding in Washington, D.C., the city where they "both met, went to college, ...
A Funky Wedding at Castle Hall in Detroit's Grand Republic Building With Scottish Details
Hannah and Dylan share more than a few things in common, beginning with a sense of humor. “Dylan struck my interest when he made a joke at a meeting,” Hannah says. “We moved in together a week later.” At their wedding, the couple filled the day with the music they love. Hannah created menus bear...