Emerald Green Set the Tone at This Regal Wedding at Stone River in Columbia, South Carolina
Despite the ongoing pandemic and a postponement from their original wedding date, Asha and Zane were able to celebrate in style with a romantic-meets-glam wedding without too many changes thanks to their outdoor ceremony spot overlooking a river and a spacious reception venue that allowed for ple...
A Boho-Meets-Rustic Wedding at Tin Roof Barn in White Salmon, Washington
Natalie and Ryan's wedding at Tin Roof Barn in White Salmon, Washington, embodied the coziness of home with its boho-chic reception decor and beige-and-mauve color palette. "We wanted to showcase all the beauties of the northwest and our wedding venue did just that," explains Natalie. "When we we...
Hawaii and Tuscany Inspired This Microwedding at Villa Riposo in Morgan Hill, California
Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Kirsten and Casey planned to host a destination wedding in Maui to honor Kirsten's Hawaiian heritage. However, once the couple was forced to downsize and keep the wedding close to home, they settled on a Tuscan-inspired venue in the bay areas. As a result, Kirste...
A Rainbow-Inspired Color Palette Wowed at This Devil's Thumb Ranch Wedding in the Colorado Rockies
Color, and lots of it, was the name of the game at Gaby and Jake's wedding in the mountains of Tabernash, Colorado, at Devil's Thumb Ranch. "We wanted to have a PARTY. We were successful in that mission. We chose bright happy colors reflective of our Latin heritage and a good time," says Gaby of ...
Cacti Paid Homage to Texas at this Blue-Hued Wedding at South Congress Hotel in Austin
Doing things their own way has always been paramount for Kirk Garza (38 and a property tax consultant) and Warren McAdams (27 and a physical therapist). So much so that Kirk chose to propose with a compass engraved with the coordinates of where they first met, instead of a ring. Throughout the en...
A Tea Ceremony Honored The Bride's Vietnamese Heritage at This Rancho Las Lomas Wedding
Kim and Bill wanted their wedding day to be "to be representative of how our love and relationship felt—easy, open, dreamy, soft, and romantic," says Kim. To bring that vision to life they selected Rancho Las Lomas in Silverado, California, to serve as the venue. The decision to book Rancho Las L...
A Flower-Filled Private Estate Microwedding in Baltimore, Maryland, With a Peach Color Palette
When Trisha and Jeff had their holiday pictures taken at a romantic private estate with a European aesthetic, the couple realized the space would be the perfect backdrop for their nuptials. "Oddly enough we had our Christmas pictures taken at the house and we loved the way that our home photograp...
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 ...
A DIY Picnic Wedding at Prospect Park in Brooklyn
For Brooklynites, summer days spent hanging out at Prospect Park are a quintessential part of life in the borough. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Karolena and Hamade were able to celebrate their marriage safely with a laid-back picnic in Prospect Park that was filled with nods to Brooklyn...
Pizza and Champagne Gave This Wedding at Cordiano Winery in Escondido, California, Tuscan Flair
For their wedding, Shae and Ryan took their guests on a trip to Italy without even leaving California. The couple tied the knot at Cordiano Winery in Escondido, California, and celebrated with a Tuscan-inspired microwedding complete with pizza, Champagne and olive oil favors for guests. "Our visi...
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 ...
Lush Greenery Filled Every Part of This Romantic Wedding at Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida
Jordyn and Kimilee "knew from the start that we wanted a floral-focused wedding," says Kimilee of the couple's garden-inspired wedding in Orlando, Florida. "We wanted it to look like you were outside in a garden...while being inside. That's what's so cool about the Gaylord Palms; it looks like yo...
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 Retro-Meets-Tropical Welcome Party at Taverna in Kapalua, Hawaii
To welcome guests to their destination wedding in Hawaii, Anna and Feng hosted a welcome cocktail party at Taverna in Kapalua complete with chic wood name tags and festive banana leaf linens. Given that the event was a fun cocktail party, it was only appropriate that the couple's signature cockta...
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...