A DIY Woodsy Wedding at Sand Rock Farm Bed and Breakfast in Aptos, California

When Crystal Keith (34 and a special education program specialist) and Keith Catanese (30 and a sales manager) decided to get married, they scoured California's central coast for a cool, relaxed outdoor venue. “Keith grew up in the Santa Cruz mountains, and we loved the idea of celebrating our we...

A Rustic Ranch-Style Mountain Wedding at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa in Tabernash, Colorado

Liz Westgate (31 and a registered nurse) met Jyace Stutsman (28 and in business development) in Colorado—it all began with a yoga date—so they wanted their wedding to showcase the state's raw beauty. Jyace, from Aspen, and Liz, from Michigan, knew guests would be traveling from near and far, so t...

A Simple, Rustic Wedding at Jardines De San Juan in San Juan Bautista, California

Early on in their relationship, Cecilia Manzo (29 and an administrative clerk) and Joel Melero (30 and in a production line) shared great memories exploring the area of San Juan Bautista, California. So for a wedding venue, it made sense to hold their simple, rustic wedding in the town where they...

A Relaxed, Rustic Wedding at Mountain Top Inn & Resort in Chittenden, Vermont

rn Liz Schindler (27 and a medical student) and Sam Perzanowski (27 and a visual effects artist) are both laid-back people who love flannel, the woods, and their friends and family. "We just wanted everyone to feel at home with us and have a great time dancing the night away," ...

An Elegant Indoor Wedding at Cafe Brauer in Chicago, Illinois

While Katherine Harrington (31 and a scientist) and Eric Schullhaus (29 and a sports analyst) are both transplants to Chicago, Illinois, they wanted to wed in the place where they met, fell in love and now call home. The couple were eager to showcase their beautiful city for out-of-town guests wi...

A Elegant Wedding at Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia

Candice Costello (28 and in health administration) and Jere Costello (28 and in finance) had their elegant wedding inside the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, where amazing views of the downtown area won them over. They decked out the day in a color combination of purple, white and gr...

A Romantic Vineyard Wedding at Etude Winery in Napa, California

For their late spring wedding, Robyn Peal (33 and a project manager) and Tony Amadio (33 and an engineer) planned an elegant vineyard affair with a color palette of sophisticated neutrals and vibrant pink and berry hues. “We love good food and wine and with wine country being almost like a second...

A Rustic, Coastal Wedding at Marianmade Farm in Wiscasset, Maine

Having spent their first vacation together in Maine, Emily Chessin (31 and a sustainability consultant) and Kyle Muther (30 and a consultant) knew it would be the perfect place to celebrate their nuptials with their families and friends. “It was everything we loved,” Emily says. “It had beautiful...

A White and Blue Garden Wedding at Armour House in Lake Forest, Illinois

The day Lydia Lie (33 and in human resources) and Matthew Haedicke (27 and a senior financial analyst) got engaged was also the day they moved into the house they bought together—“to commemorate a new beginning,” Lydia says. They planned their wedding in eight months, starting with the venue. “We...

A Beachside Wedding at Riu Palace Bavaro in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Sasha Lifleur (23 and a nurse) and Richard Barrett (25 and an engineer) wanted their destination wedding to reflect their simple, classic personalities. A color palette of gray, light pink and white, with a mint accent color helped bring their vision to life. Sasha wore a go...

A Sunflower-Filled, Country Wedding at Orchard View in Manotick, Ontario

Holly Young (28 and a student) and Peter Young (27 and a laborer) chose a simple country theme with a color palette of yellow and teal. Bouquets and centerpieces filled with bright yellow sunflowers added pops of color to the decor and complemented the summer season perfectly. Holly wore a gorgeo...

A Classic, Romantic Wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan

Desiree Kapp (28 and a nursing student) and Matthew Trevino (24 and an instrumentation and controls technician) held a classic, romantic wedding, with a color palette of coral and ivory. Desiree's maid of honor suggested the coral color, and she fell in love with it, using it throughout the decor...

A Romantic, Rustic Wedding at Pear Valley Winery in Paso Robles, California

Courtney Ghilarducci (29 and an office manager and baker) and Jack Dendy (36 and a contractor) planned a relaxed but refined affair in soft pastels and warm neutrals. Pear Valley Winery in Paso Robles, California, provided a picturesque backdrop for the event with its rollin...

A Romantic Garden Wedding at The Birchwood in St. Petersburg, Florida

Karen Brown (31 and a digital assistant at HSN) and Joe Mele (31 and an air traffic controller at TPA) wanted their wedding to have a very romantic vibe to it. Lush garlands and garden roses in white, blush and deep wine shades were used in the bouquets and centerpieces with candles rounding out ...

A Modern, Elegant Wedding at Hotel Monaco Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Danielle Gross-Eskin (30 and a social worker) and Neal Pfeiffenberger (31 and a scientist) wanted to avoid anything over the top or super gaudy for their wedding, instead choosing a simple, elegant, and modern theme. They kept the decor simple, letting the natural beauty of their location shine t...

A Rustic Old Mansion Wedding at Sequoia Mansion in Placerville, California

Lindsay Baldwin (23 and a yoga instructor) and Niles Dhanens (27 and a mechanical engineer) chose a rustic theme inspired by their reception at an old mansion. Lindsay's favorite color is Tiffany Blue, so that was the root color of the palette, complemented by peach and coral accents. "It worked ...

An Intimate, Romantic Wedding at City Cottage on Chouteau in St. Louis, Missouri

Stephanie Smith and Philip Schumacher wanted a natural and romantic feel for their wedding. The bouquets and boutonnieres were made of blush pink and burgundy garden roses, complementing the gray bridesmaid dresses, the classic black tuxedos and Stephanie's sheath wedding dress with a scalloped n...

A Modern Chinese Wedding at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kesi Chen (29 and a physician) and Michael Yang (28 and a physician) wanted a modern wedding that paid homage to their Chinese heritage. They chose red and gold for their color palette, since they are traditional Chinese wedding colors, with pops of deep purple (like the bridesmaid's J. Crew dres...

A Natural, Rustic Wedding at The Greenwood Manor Inn in Harrison, Maine

After hitting an unexpected bump in the road during the planning process — having to find a new venue just three months before they planned to say “I do,” Laura Reid (22 and a cosmetologist) and Jacob Dubois (23 and an excavator) found the venue of their dreams in The Greenwood Manor Inn in Harri...

A School Themed Wedding at The Matrix Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta

Since Kaila Smith (28 and a teacher) and Peter Medina (37 and a teacher) met at the school where they work, they both wanted to incorporate a school theme into their wedding decor. Save-the-dates that looked like library lending cards, composition style notebook invitations, pencils tucked in the...

A Romantic Summer Wedding at Tavistock Country Club in Haddonfield, New Jersey

Katie Schultes (29 and an emergency medicine physician) and Andrew Reeder (29 and a State Farm insurance agent) wanted their entire day to be a romantic and elegant affair that embraced the summer season. A palette of coral and gold with bouquets filled with roses, peonies, ...

A Summery Coral Wedding at Historic Cottage at San Clemente State Beach in San Clemente, California

With a number of guests visiting from out of state, Leila Winnick (29 and an event planner and hospitality manager) and Jochen Schubert (33 and a research scientist) wanted to give them an authentic California experience. A travel them...

A Bright Backyard Summer Wedding at the Waterville Community Church in Waterville, Ohio

Alexa Hirschfeld (21 and a nurse) met Addison Hirschfeld (21 and a coach) when they began hanging out with the same group of friends in high school. They began dating and attended the University of Toledo together where they led Young Life, a Christian ministry they'd been involved in during high...