A Playful, Pop-Culture-Inspired Wedding at Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Georgia

Inspired by their favorite films, television shows and video games, Candyce Black (36 and a talent acquisition manager) and Jason Wells (36 and a general surgeon) describe their whimsical rooftop nuptials as “sci-fi meets starry night.” “We wanted to stay true to who we are as a couple,” Candyce ...

A Rustic Yet Elegant Fall Wedding at The Global Center in Cleveland, Ohio

With the Cleveland cityscape as their backdrop, Piper Gustafson (26 and a sales director) and Jared Youtzy (29 and an advertising account executive) worked with a local planner to achieve their desired elegant, rustic design. “We wanted our wedding to reflect the romance of fall with lots of cand...

A Rustic, Colorful Fall Wedding at Castle Hill Cider in Keswick, Virginia

Bridget Fitzgerald (28 and a nurse) and Kevin Kelly (30 and a lawyer) outfitted their cidery venue with fall florals, rustic accents and romantic lighting. “We knew we wanted our wedding to be in Charlottesville because it’s a meaningful place for both of us,” Bridget says. It’s where they met an...

A Preppy Mountain Wedding at Crowne Plaza Resort and Golf Club Lake Placid in New York

Sleek stripes and punchy polka dots put a playful, modern twist on Kate Preston and Katie DiFranco’s fall wedding in Lake Placid, New York. The pair chose a color palette of burnt orange, navy, white and gold, and passed on expected autumnal elements such as pumpkins and leaves in favor of terrar...

An Outdoor Fall Wedding at Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle in Texas

Without a particular theme in mind, Onyebuchi (Onye) Amaechi, (31 and a clinical pharmacist) and Emeka Ononogbu’s, (31 and a chemical engineer) romantic nuptials evolved organically around their blue and gold colors and glam style. “I wanted all 10 bridesmaids to look elegant and classy no matter...

A Jewel-Tone Vintage Wedding at Brookmill Farm in Lambertville, New Jersey

Kelly Rizzuto (27 and works in advertising) and David Knapp (27 and works at Scenic Landscaping) met through a mutual friend. Burgundy hues and lush florals nodded to the day’s inspiration: the wineries of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, which they fell in love with on vacation. The invitation suite’...

A Whimsical, Nature-Inspired Wedding at Casa Feliz in Winter Park, Florida

Nicole Paul (28 and an architectural designer) and Zachary (Zach) Popovich (27 and an e-commerce director) highlighted the beauty of their wooded venue with neutral hues, natural elements and overflowing greenery. “We just wanted to be married among the trees,” Nicole says of their décor inspirat...

A Nostalgic, Woodland Wedding at Theodore Wirth Chalet in Golden Valley, Minnesota

Celebrating nostalgia and honoring Scottish tradition were two important themes to Emily Genco (26 and a content strategist) and Daniel Kastner (28 and a QA). Tartan plaid accents, sprigs of evergreen and various Twin Peaks references made for a rustic, ultra-personal fete at a chalet in Hennepin...

A Rustic, Romantic Wedding at Chamard Vineyards in Clinton, Connecticut

A vineyard wedding in Clinton, Connecticut, was a no-brainer for vino aficionados Evamarie Gomez and Jonathan Bostic. “Chamard is one of our favorite vineyards,” the bride says. “The wine is delicious, and the grounds are gorgeous.” Given the season, Evamarie donned a sleeved gown complete with a...

A Romantic Fall Wedding at The Ashford Estate in Allentown, New Jersey

A combination of rich fall tones, textured floral arrangements and glam gold accents came together to create a warm, timeless vibe for Jamie Zuckerman (30 and a physical therapist) and Brian Philipps’ (28 and in FDNY emergency medical services) wedding. Jamie’s strapless, mermaid-style gown featu...

A Contemporary Coastal Wedding at The Cliff House in Cape Neddick, Maine

Ally Canario and Charlie Denault’s seaside wedding was a modern, romantic affair that paid tribute to the fall season and Maine’s coastal elegance.<br><br>“Since we got married in October along the cliffs of Maine, I wanted to incorporate rich, moody elements of fall and nautical New England touc...

An Organic, Autumnal Wedding at The Barn at Springhouse in Lexington, Kentucky

An earthy color palette and organic touches put a sophisticated spin on Micaha Dean and Austin Hughes’s fall fete in Lexington, Kentucky. “Fall in Kentucky is gorgeous, and we were inspired by the colors of the season,” Micaha says.<br><br>The festivities unfolded in a historic tobacco barn tucke...

A Classic, Bohemian Wedding at The Standard Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee

Kimmie Hawk and Zac Valentine’s wedding at The Standard in Knoxville, Tennessee, was a classic, bohemian affair with plenty of understated natural touches.<br><br>The couple softened the venue’s rustic-industrial vibe with a color palette of pastel pink and gold, lots of greenery, and full blush ...

A Classic, Purple-Filled Wedding at Acacia Reservation in Lyndhurst, Ohio

rn A purple palette of lavender, mauve and eggplant was paired with ivory accents to bring a feminine feel to the early fall fete of Stefanie Maclin (29 and a technical trainer) and Lorenzo Megginson (38 and a child care supervisor). “I wanted the ceremony to be romantic and ti...

A Romantic, Bohemian Fall Wedding at Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio

Using shades of red, pink, green and gold, Meredith MacDougall (27 and owner of Canary Lane) and Ben Abbott (29 and a senior account executive for Rakuten Marketing) hosted a romantic, vineyard affair with subtle rustic accents and a few odes to Ben’s native Australia.<br><br>The day kicked off w...

An Elegant, Whimsical Desert Wedding at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia in Scottsdale, Arizona

Neda Nikravan (33 and in global strategic marketing) lived across the hall from Lucas Thorson (31 and a sales account executive) in Scottsdale, Arizona, for nearly a year before they crossed paths and made a spontaneous run for late-night burritos. A few years later, they were engaged. A cross-co...

A Romantic Beach Wedding at the Four Seasons Resort Maui in Wailea, Hawaii

Soon after getting engaged to Leonard Gordon Jr. (28 and a physical therapist), Bethany Christian (29 and an occupational therapist) started building Pinterest boards and making plans. “Giddy and glad, I began looking for wedding ideas and wedding contests to enter,” Bethany says. “What bride-to-...

A Cozy, Fall Barnyard Wedding at Bear Mill Estate in Denver, Pennsylvania

Inspired by a recent family reunion held in a lodge, Mindy (34 and an analyst) and Christopher (31 and an analyst) chose their wedding venue of Bear Mill Estate based off its warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for their fall ceremony. Highlighting the Thanksgiving season were orange, yellow, ...

A Rustic, Romantic Wedding at Minnetonka Orchards in Minnetrista, Minnesota

Lauren Huisinga (26 and a PR account executive) and Paul Fredin's (27 and a business analyst) rustic-chic celebration looked to the setting (an orchard) and the season (fall) for inspiration. Splashes of burgundy, blush and gold added even more autumnal flair. “We definitely took cues from the or...

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Jordan Jancosek and Jacob Wishart met on the swim team in college. “I thought Jacob was a big weirdo and just wanted to make out with the ‘pretty new girl on the team’—his words, not mine—at a swim team party,” Jordan says. But that wasn’t the whole story. “He sat down with me one day at dinner i...

An Intimate, Romantic Desert Wedding at the O'Donnell House in Palm Springs, California

Set at a Spanish villa nestled into the mountains overlooking Palm Springs, Lauren and Mark Johnston’s early October wedding was the picture of desert romance.<br><br>“We booked the O’Donnell House without even seeing it in person first because it just fit the bill,” Lauren says. “It was a dream—...

A Textile-Inspired Wedding at The Smithville Inn in Absecon, New Jersey

Lindsey Baker (33 and a  textile designer) and Keith Josepayt (40 and a medical researcher) met at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, so it only made sense that they brought their relaxed summer nuptials to life with an eclectic mix of handcrafted details, unique textile elements and organic flouris...

A Bohemian Fall Wedding at CJ's Off the Square in Franklin, Tennessee

Kalee Stefanski and Aaron Ebalaroza tied the knot on a balmy October day with an intimate garden ceremony in the heart of Franklin, Tennessee.<br><br>Inspired by the setting, the couple chose a color palette of rich fall jewel tones and filled the day with bountiful, textured bouquets of stock, a...