A Timeless Southern Wedding at the Inn at Warner Hall in Gloucester, Virginia
Michelle Perry (31 and an IT manager) and Sven Jost (33 and an international tax director) met a week before Christmas while living in Arlington, Virginia. The first time they went out to dinner, Sven asked Michelle to spend New Year’s Eve with him, and the rest, as they say, is history. They got...
A Classic, Elegant Wedding at Sonoma Golf Club in Sonoma, California
Sonoma Golf Club in Sonoma, California, embodies the culture of its region through its historic architecture and lush landscaping, serving as the ideal location for this classic, elegant wedding. Jessica Moylan (28 and in winemaking) and Esteban Martinez (29 and in winemaking) knew wine country w...
A Luxurious Wedding at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
Erin Kilroy (26 and a nonprofit administrator) and John Simpson (27 and an engagement consultant) wanted their wedding to be both cozy and elegant. "Our vision was 'refined comfort,'" Erin says. "We wanted it to feel like a dinner party where guests could relax while also feeling like they attend...
A Timelessly Classic Wedding at the Brooklyn Arts Center in Wilmington, North Carolina
It was important to Christi Laite (22 and a teacher) and Tanner Milson (23 and a commercial real estate agent) that their venue reflected a sense of timelessness. The Brooklyn Arts Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, proved to be the perfect space because of the rustic brick walls and its histo...
An Elegant, Rustic Wedding at Mt. Washington Mill Dye House in Baltimore, Maryland
The exposed brick walls and wooden interior of Mount Washington Mill Dye House in Baltimore, Maryland, helped shape the perfect ambience for this elegant wedding with a rustic twist. From the moment Corinne Cicero (29 and a teacher) and John Carter (29 and a consultant) walked in, they fell in lo...
A Chic, Formal Wedding at the Rookery in Chicago, Illinois
Lauren Bellagamba (31 and a yoga teacher) and Eddie Freiwald (31 and an accountant) knew they wanted a venue that was a little different from the classic ballroom, but they weren’t sure what that looked like. Then they saw the Rookery in Chicago, Illinois, with its high glass ceilings, huge stair...
A Vintage, Intimate Wedding at Landmark Inn in Marquette, Michigan
This spontaneous, intimate wedding with vintage elements took place in Marquette, Michigan, where Allison Scott (25 and studying elementary education) and Brad Scott (28 and in IT support) said their vows in a place held dear to their hearts: the outdoors. "We came to the park the day before, hik...
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 Traditional, New Orleans-Style Wedding at Marigny Opera House in New Orleans, Louisiana
Capturing the spirit of New Orleans was the theme to Beth Nauman (35 and a clinical researcher) and Philip Anglewicz’s (41 and a professor) wedding. Set in Marigny Opera House in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, which was built in 1853 as the Holy Catholic Church, the big day e...
A Garden-Inspired Scottish Wedding at Lowndes Grove Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina
Combining their Italian and Scottish heritages with stunning florals, Nina Lamia (30 and a senior product manager) and Tristan de Souza (29 and a portfolio manager in real estate private equity) had an amazing overgrown garden-inspired wedding. Shades of white and blush were combined with pops of...
A Colorful DIY Wedding at the Historic Rice Mill in Charleston, South Carolina
Charlee-Ann Charron (27 and the owner of Fancy Face Studio) and Jesse McMahon (31 and the owner of Old Stone Cold Brew) couldn't deny their instant chemistry upon meeting through a mutual friend at the beach. "Jesse and I ended up spending the entire day talking on the beach, laughing and flirtin...
A Lush and Whimsical Wedding at John James Audubon Center in Audubon, Pennsylvania
Heather Hughes (31 and an art history doctoral candidate) and Robert Hoffman (30 and a philosophy professor) wed under a rustic, birchwood arch in the middle of an apple orchard. Both the ceremony and reception were at the John James Audubon Center in Audubon, Pennsylvania, 30 minutes from Philad...
A Vintage, Garden-Inspired Wedding at Bissell House in South Pasadena, California
The historic charm of Bissell House in South Pasadena, California, created the perfect backdrop for this vintage-style wedding. "Bissell House is full of charm and character, and made it that much more special to us that we could create our vision," Katy Klempke (27 and in child care) says of her...
A Cheery Wedding at the Manor House in Littleton, Colorado
"We didn't want anything too formal or serious. It's just not in our nature," Melissa Wood (25 and a teacher) says of her wedding with Mark Wood (28 and an IT manager). And they definitely had fun. Bright shades of pink and aqua colored all the decor for a bold pop against the natural backdrop of...
A Classic, Garden-Inspired Wedding at Vibiana in Los Angeles, California
Vibiana in Los Angeles, California, is the former cathedral church built over 100 years ago and filled with Italian architecture and rich history that Lisa Carrillo (29 and a lawyer) and Esteban Rodriguez (31 and a lawyer) used for their classic wedding. They decorated the elegant Grand Hall with...
A Chic Garden-Inspired Wedding at Legare Waring House in Charleston, South Carolina
Heather Price (36 and works in pharmaceutical sales) and David Parsha (44 and a program director) chose Legare Waring House in Charleston, South Carolina, for their amazing garden-inspired wedding. “Legare Waring House is a truly magical place to be in person and feels like a peaceful retreat one...
A Romantic Outdoor Wedding at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards in Sonoma, California
The Italian-style Jacuzzi Family Vineyards in Sonoma, California, won over the hearts of Christine Barker (31 and an account manager) and Doug Harrison (37 and a brand manager) for their classic, romantic wedding. "Since we were getting married in the late summer and were having a significant por...
An Old World-Inspired Wedding at Toledo Club in Toledo, Ohio
Although the Toledo Club in Toledo, Ohio, has undergone many renovations since it was built in 1889, the original elegance and history still shows through the architectural design of the interior space. "The Toledo Club was beautiful, and needed little to no additional decorations to obtain the s...
A Vintage Rustic Wedding at the Gallery in Houston, Texas
rn "The two of us did not exactly meet under the most romantic of circumstances," Allison West (23 and a middle school Latin teacher) says of the moment Francisco Plaza (26 and a doctoral student in philosophy) came into her life. "In fact, we first saw each...
A Romantic, Natural Wedding at the Loft on Pine in Long Beach, California
Instead of Taylor Verrett (21 and in child care) and Zach Senger (23 and a police officer) picking a venue that fit their theme, the space at the Loft on Pine in Long Beach, California, ended up inspiring this romantic wedding with a natural style. "We fell in love with the location from the mome...
A Romantic Outdoor Wedding at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio
The rich history and beautifully landscaped grounds at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio, created the ideal romantic setting for these elegant nuptials. Jessica Hohman (30 and a resident physician) and Tre Martyn (29 and a resident physician) chose a palette of mostly pinks and whites ...
An Elegant, Travel-Inspired Wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Santa Susana, California
It was important to Olga Doykhen (29 and a chef) and Dakota Fitch (29 and a real estate developer) that every detail of their authentic nuptials exemplify their relationship and shared passions. "We share a love of travel and food," Olga says. "Those two elements were reflected throughout the ent...
A Modern, Industrial-Chic Wedding at Rail Yards Market in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Teresa Bulgyo (32 and a legal analyst) was “running interference” for a friend on a blind date at a pub near San Francisco, California, when she met Chris Chartrand (37 and an engineer). “We ended up hanging out all evening, and now we’re true a success story for the ‘we met at a bar’ scenario,” ...