Bryn & Tim: A Cultural Wedding in Morrison, CO
Avid music lovers Bryn and Tim started going to concerts together (aka dating) after first meeting at Tim's annual May party for all those born in that month. THE BRIDE Bryn Marie Ford, 33, executive assistant THE GROOM Tim Hartman, 33, photographer THE DATE April 30 Two birthday bashes later,...
Ann & Justin: An Outdoor Wedding in Granite Bay, CA
Justin Garrett was working as a sales manager at a pottery store when one day a beautiful woman walked in. He was instantly smitten, only to find out that she was his boss' daughter, Ann Rodda. They had their first date at her family's Serene Lake cabin, and three years later he proposed at the s...
A Formal Wedding in Washington, DC
The Bride Kate Marshall, 28, a public relations consultant The Groom Brian Dreyer, 30, a project manager at a technology company The Date June 12 Kate and Brian built their style off the bride’s favorite color -- green. They added black-and-white and some damask-print detailing for the fresh, mo...
Jennifer & Neal: An Outdoor Wedding in Lake Oconee, GA
Gone fishin', Neal, almost missed his wedding to Jennifer. He and a groomsman were on Lake Oconee that day when the motor quit on their boat, forcing them to paddle ashore. The Bride Jennifer Baker, 25, assistant property manager The Groom Neal Hannah, 29, residential construction sales The Date...
Amy & Kenneth: A Destination Wedding in Boothbay Harbor, ME
More than eight years after they first met, Amy and Ken planned a wedding with the beautiful Maine coastline providing much of the inspiration. The Bride Amy Leshin, 27, Senior Recruiter The Groom Kenneth Guiel, 30, Firefighter The Date September 5 Location was key for Amy and Ken. Their weddin...
Laura & Matthew: An Outdoor Wedding in Hillsborough, NC
It was puppy love that brought Laura Moore and Matthew Roe together. They were set up by a mutual friend who knew they both adored outdoor sports, and, most importantly, dogs. The Bride Laura Moore The Groom Matthew Roe The Date September 25 They included their pooches on their first date, and...
Alyssa & Vincent: An Outdoor Wedding in Rye, NY
After exchanging waterside vows, Alyssa Carrera and Vincent Messina hosted an autumn gala with a sea glass-green theme on the Long Island Sound. The Bride Alyssa Carrera, 33, social worker The Groom Vincent Messina, 35, investments The Date September 24 It was love the first time NYU grad stude...
Kerry & Kevin: A Ballroom Wedding in Philadelphia, PA
After a surprise proposal, Kerry and Kevin's wedding unfolded fourteen months later at an elegant ballroom. The Bride Kerry Church The Groom Kevin Dillon The Date August 27 Soon after meeting their freshman year at Wake Forest University, Kerry and Kevin became the best of friends. The two eve...
Katie & Jon: An Outdoor Wedding in Canadian Lakes, MI
Contemporary Asian flair influenced Katie and Jon's outdoor wedding in Canadian Lakes. The Bride Katie Borenitschm, 24, registered nurse The Groom Jon Wieringa, 26, optometrist The Date August 20 When Katie adopted a stray dog she named Jasmine, she ended up with not just one but two best frie...
Nicole & Tim: A Casual Wedding in St. Paul, MN
Timing is everything for Nicole Iverson and Tim Yenter. They were fast friends in college, and never confessed their true feelings for one another until senior year. The Bride Nicole Iverson The Groom Tim Yenter The Date April 25 But after graduation they went their separate ways until Tim to...
Aryelle and Charlie: A Decadent Affair in Grand Rapids, MI
After Charlie Howe proposed to Aryelle Skidmore over coffee one morning, a palette of espresso, chocolate-brown and soft greens started to pull together the look of their summer wedding. The Bride Aryelle Skidmore, 26, pursing a career in criminal justice The Groom Charles (Charlie) Howe, 32, se...
Sida & Andrew: An Outdoor Wedding in Tenants Harbor, ME
Sida and Andrew made the most of the scene's natural beauty at their outdoor celebration in Maine. The Bride Sida Poling, 28 The Groom Andrew Hyde, 30 The Date July 23 Sida and Andrew first met at a wedding in Florida, where Sida was living at the time. A childhood friend of Andrew's who'd relo...
Tanya & Jason: A Garden Wedding in Warrenton, VA
Tanya Mainville and Jason Green's Virginia wedding exuded Southern hospitality and warmth, from the garden-style bridesmaid dresses to the custom-designed favors. It's the kind of attention to detail that can come only from thoughtful planning -- though this pair also does well spur-of-the-moment...
Yun Hui & David: A Formal Wedding in Cincinnati, OH
Though Yun Hui and David are both busy professionals, they found time to plan their contemporary romance-theme affair filled with vibrant color. The Bride Yun Hui Kim, 26, physician The Groom David Lee, 27, physician The Date May 1 Dr. David Lee's heartfelt proposal to fellow doc Yun Hui Kim, w...
Betsy & Stephen: An Outdoor Wedding in Atlanta, GA
It fit our personalities being in a natural setting...comfortable, fun, simple, and elegant, says Betsy who exchanged vows with Stephen under the oaks beside the ocean at The Beachview Club. THE BRIDE Betsy Hill, 27, youth mentoring program manager THE GROOM Stephen Burch, 31, produce broker THE...
Blakely & Chris: A Casual Wedding in Wimberley, TX
Oh, I guess we should do the card thing, Chris Koutouzakis said romantically, when Blakely Braniff passed along her business card at a New York airport. Chris rang one month later to invite Blakely to his Super Bowl party in New Jersey. She declined. Two and a half years later, though, Blakely fo...
Ashleigh & Bricken: A Spring Wedding in Fairhope, AL
After palling around through college, Bricken dropped a diamond ring into a glass of champagne one night and enlisted a waiter to deliver it to the table. When Ashleigh finally noticed it, she fished the ring out and followed Bricken to the mens' room to wash it clean. There on the tile, he dropp...
Amy & Jason: A Spring Wedding in Orlando, FL
It was sunset at the Wyndham Orlando Resort and the lush greenery and tropical lagoon beyond made a stunning backdrop as Amy and Jason exchanged vows on the 40th anniversary of the bride's parents' first date. The Bride Amy Becker, 33, a professional services marketer The Groom Jason Nix, 32, a...