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 Chinese Tea Ceremony Preceded This Couple's Classic Wedding in North Carolina
Although Emily and Sunny live in Washington, DC, the couple chose to return to Emily's hometown of Wilmington, NC, for their classic garden-inspired wedding with a color palette of white and green. In honor of Sunny's Chinese heritage, it was important to the duo to incorporate cultural elements ...
Pink, White and Gold Brought the Romance to This Wedding at Carneros Inn in Napa, California
While Nicole and Rich tied the knot in California, the elegant and ethereal aesthetic of the day instantly transported guests to the beauty of Europe. "Since our wedding would take place outside in a beautiful courtyard overlooking the vineyards, I envisioned lights hanging from trees, light col...
This Couple's Wildflower-Centric Minimony in Boulder, Colorado, Was a Complete Surprise
After initially planning to host a mountain wedding with more than one hundred guests, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Lauren and Caleb to shift to a 25-guest farm wedding. For their second plan, the couple wanted not only a new design, they wanted to be completely surprised. As such, the twosome tu...
These Brides Invited Llamas to Their Rustic Wedding in the Mountains of North Carolina
Convenient accommodations for their wedding guests was important to Kate Bunting and Alyssa Gentry when finding a venue for their destination wedding. With that in mind, the couple chose to get, "married at the Vineyard at 37 High Holly, in Highlands, NC. We picked this location due to its sceni...
This Couple Eloped in Their Living Room During Quarantine in Dallas, Texas
Lighthearted, but very emotional. That’s how Andy recalls his and Jess’ minimony that took place in their living room as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Jessica (Jess) Chi (31 and an attorney) and Andrew (Andy) Burkart (31 and a nurse) share a love story that is uniquely theirs—A chance meetin...
Magic and Music Filled This Eclectic Wedding at Brooklyn Winery in New York
For their eclectic wedding in Brooklyn, Mary Eliska and Robert Russell, "wanted to have a party with the people we loved, with good food, and dancing! After having dinner there the first time, we both knew that Brooklyn Winery's was going to be the best wedding food either of us had ever had." To...
A Second Line Parade Made This New Orleans Wedding at Race and Religious Even More Festive
Caroline Sobiesuo and Andrew Matina may be based in Brooklyn, New York, but a destination wedding in The Big Easy was a must since they love the, "French aesthetic, romance, soul music (groom has produced soul music), and mystery of New Orleans. We visited New Orleans together 3 years ago and dec...
Greenery Added a Modern Touch to This Urban Warehouse Wedding in Detroit, Michigan
When planning their wedding, Jasmine Flanagan (28 and a graduate student) and Sean White (31 and a director of fund development) both felt a strong pull towards Detroit. “It’s where we met and started building our home, so we knew we couldn’t do it anywhere else,” Jasmine says. The pair hosted a ...
These Grooms Celebrated Their Palm Springs, California, Wedding with a Modern Luxury Theme
David Canfield (26 and an entertainment journalist) and Andrew Quintana (26 and a writer) brought a luxe, modern flair to their wedding in Palm Springs that blended seamlessly with the region's retro vibe to create a memorable desert getaway to celebrate their union. "It was important to us to cr...
Fuchsia Brought a Modern Touch to This Autumn Wedding at The Stave Room in Atlanta, Georgia
“We wanted the evening to feel warm and elegant,” Alyson Moler (30 and a director of revenue growth management) says of her wedding to Brandon Hayes (34 and a financial planner). They also envisioned a night with a bit of urban edge, reflecting the vibrancy of the city where they met and live. Wi...
Minimal Décor Melded Seamlessly with The St. Louis Contemporary Art Museum at This Missouri Wedding
For Allison Eckert (32 and an interior designer) and Cameron Bence (31 and an architect), the date of their post-wedding celebration was more crucial in selecting a wedding date than anything else for one simple reason: Baseball. Avid MLB fans, Allison and Cameron, who root for the Cardinals and...
A Colorful Wedding at Miromar Lakes, Florida, That Was All About Lemons
Since Christina's family is originally from Sicily, she and Michael chose to draw inspiration from Italy when it came time to plan their wedding. "The inspiration behind our wedding was Italy. We love southern Italy and wanted our wedding to be bright and colorful like the beautiful flowers of I...
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...
Mid-Century Modern Design Blended with Industrial Vibes at This Wedding in Houston, Texas
Though Lynsey Jones (30 and a graphic designer) has photographed many Houston weddings over the years, for her own celebration, she and Ryan Owens (30 and a mechanical engineer) wanted an undiscovered venue. They found that and more at Hughes Manor. “We loved the mix of mid-century modern and ind...
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...
This Wedding at The Emerson in Texas Will Convince You to Go Bold With Your Color Palette
With a crisp, blank slate of a venue, Heather Rogers (27 and an office manager) and Eric Betancur (30 and a senior acquisitions agent) knew that a generous dose of bold and saturated color was the ticket. “I was definitely going for a modern, moody masterpiece. I went for burgundy tones and punch...
Filipino and Chinese Heritage Inspired Every Part of This Wedding in Rolling Hills Estates, California
For their modern wedding in California with a black-and-white color palette, Jocelyn Lam and Orion Robinson threaded details from their heritage throughout. "Our idea was to have the 'traditional' American wedding with elements of our culture incorporated. Orion being half white and half Filipino...
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...
Natural Décor Set the Tone for This Wedding at Zingerman's Cornman Farms in Dexter, Michigan
When Tiana DeVasier and Zain Mahmud started to plan their wedding, they wanted to entire aesthetic to connect seamlessly with their rustic farm venue. "We wanted to embrace the natural feel of having a farm venue and incorporate subtle fall accents. Our color palette was neutral with white, sand,...
A Blending of Heritage and Travel Inspired This Bohemian Wedding at Moss Denver in Colorado
Allie Perkins is Greek and Andrew Engel is Jewish and has lived extensively in the Middle East—facts that the couple wanted to highlight throughout their wedding. Showcasing their shared love of adventure was also paramount in planning for their Colorado wedding. "We cannot even begin to count th...
Retro Graphics and Disco Balls Made This Greenhouse Wedding in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Shine
For Chelsea Pfender (29 and a stay-at-home mom) and Montgomery Mercado (33 and owner of a home construction company), planning a wedding was about capturing their fun personalities and unique interests. “We knew we wanted our wedding to be memorable and unique,” the couple says. “We wanted people...
This Sentimental Couple Built Their Own Wedding Venue in Springfield, Ohio
Jordan Stacy and James Coyne's wedding spoke to their sentimentality and deep love for friends and family. So much so that they their wedding took place on, "the bride's beloved late grandmother's land," shares their planner. "It was an emotional day for a family that invested months of grueling ...