This Art Deco Wedding at the Shinola Hotel in Detroit, Michigan, Included an Eight-Course Meal
Kristina, co-owner of Eyedolize, a Birmingham, Michigan-based beauty salon, and Brady, an orthopedic surgeon with Beaumont Hospital in downtown Detroit, have a deep appreciation for Detroit and its ethos. As a nod to their beloved city, the couple planned a foodie-inspired art decor wedding at th...
One Couple's Modern Wedding With Chinese Accents at the Sagamore Pendry in Baltimore, Maryland
Sophia and Antony “Tony” planned their wedding with two very different color palettes in mind. “I really wanted a lot of white, gray and lavender,” Sophia says, “but I also wanted to honor my Chinese heritage, and in Chinese culture, red and gold symbolize good fortune and prosperity.” In that sp...
A Garden Party Wedding With Quirky, Modern Touches at the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn, New York
Vanessa and Jason met through friends at a Chinese buffet, so the couple had to include the cuisine at their wedding. Between the ceremony and reception at the Wythe Hotel, a marching band led the whole crew to a cocktail hour at a nearby club, where the couple served noodles in takeout container...
One Couple's Regal Blue-and-Gold Wedding at the Renaissance Atlanta Gateway Hotel
When it came time to plan their wedding at the Renaissance Atlanta Gateway Hotel, Justin and Derrick set about creating a regal event "fit for a king." Justin explains that "when we started planning the wedding day, we had all kinds of ideas for the look of the wedding. We wanted a grand over-the...
Color and Joy Filled This Asbury Hotel Wedding in Asbury Park, New Jersey
Much like the vibrant murals that surrounded them at The Asbury Hotel in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Lauren and Josh's wedding day was packed with joy, color and palpable emotion. "We got engaged in March of 2020, a mere week before the East Coast went in quarantine mode. So the months following set...
A Vibrant Emerald-and-Coral Wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida
Rachel and Eric's wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida, was bold and beautiful. The couple selected a vibrant emerald-and-coral color palette that informed much of the big day's aesthetic. "Our wedding day was amazing," recalls Rachel. "I had always envisioned an elegant bl...
This Virtual Wedding at The Ludlow Hotel in New York City Included a Champagne Toast in a Bathtub
Emilie and Obinna had a completely virtual wedding at The Ludlow in New York City. Beyond their officiant, Emilie and Obinna were the only in-person attendees for their rooftop wedding ceremony which was followed by a virtual dance party. However, despite most guests having to attend remotely, th...
The Bride Rocked a Black Dress for This Glam Wedding at Mt. Washington Mill Dye House in Baltimore
Nakia and Eric tied the knot with a glam wedding at Mt. Washington Mill Dye House in Baltimore, Maryland, and filled the event with a romantic color palette of blush, gold, black and bronze. From balloon installations to a champagne escort card wall, the entire event was truly epic. The most epic...
This Couple Tied the Knot With a Romantic Rooftop Wedding at The Madison in Detroit, Michigan
Alice and Matt's romance began in an unexpected place: Twitter. After Matt shouted Alice out on an account dedicated to Michigan State crushes, the couple eventually bonded over Chipotle. Years later, the two decided to tie the knot in Detroit, another fave spot. As has become their style, the pa...
This Eclectic Rooftop Wedding at The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, Had the Couple Jumping for Joy
To celebrate their love story, which began with a "New Girl"-worthy meet-cute, Julia and Randy welcomed guests to the rooftop of The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, for an eclectic tented wedding reception with a colorful palette and iconic downtown views. Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced the ...
This Asbury Hotel Wedding Along the Jersey Shore Had a "Modern Boho Disco" Theme
Tera and Matt knew a traditional venue wouldn’t work for their contemporary wedding. They landed on the lively Asbury Hotel, just off the boardwalk, a blank slate they could customize to their liking, Tera says. A clean palette, neon signage, copper accents and plenty of pampas grass created the ...
Desert-Inspired Peach-and-Sage Hues Set the Tone at This Four Seasons Scottsdale Wedding in Arizona
Drawing upon the dusty peach and sage hues seen in the surrounding desert, Fatima and Eric planned a beautiful wedding celebration at the Four Seasons in Scottsdale, Arizona, that both celebrated their love story and also seamlessly complemented the locale. The couple's Arizona wedding day had it...
This Couple's Garden-Inspired Wedding in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ended With a Second-Line Parade
Kelly and Michael tied the knot in a romantic courtyard wedding ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton packed with pink-and-mauve flowers before celebrating with a seating dinner reception at The Jaxson and a festive second-line parade to cap off their celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lush flowers, g...
This Couple Filled Their Wedding at The Hotel Concord in North Carolina With Vibrant Pops of Purple
Shelvasha (Shel) and David wanted their wedding at The Hotel Concord in Concord, North Carolina, to be "elegant, natural, but also a little chic. There wasn't a specific era that we drew inspiration from, we just knew that we wanted diversity in the aesthetic. We wanted the space to look natural ...
This Couple's Greek Wedding at the Hilton in Chicago, Illinois, Was Inspired by the Roaring Twenties
Keeping 420 wedding guests full, engaged and entertained is no easy task, but it’s one Alexandra knew she and Jaysen were prepared for from the time they met. During a meal at a family friend’s restaurant, Chef Jaysen made sure Alexandra and her parents were enjoying their food. When she returned...
Pink, Gold and Black Brought a Glam Vibe to This Washington, D.C., Wedding at The Watergate Hotel
After meeting in college, Molly and Peter lived in DC for five years, so the couple took inspiration from the capital when planning their wedding at the Watergate Hotel. “It was very important to us to pay homage to our home city, where we built our lives and relationship,” Molly says. The couple...
An Oceanview Pink-and-Green Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, California
With a background in interior design, Matthew put his creative skills to work for his wedding to Brian. “We wanted a Palm Springs meets Santa Barbara vibe,” Matthew says. To make it work, the couple paired muted mid-century hues with coastal touches, like rattan chairs, dried palm leaves and pamp...
A Moody-and-Glam Wedding at Beauport Hotel Along the Coast in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Although Corey proposed to Allison with an octagon-halo diamond, the couple thought the hexagon was a better symbol of their six-year relationship. It became a recurring motif of their moody-modern North Shore wedding. “I have just always really loved geometric shapes,” Allison says. Hexagons app...
Burgundy Dahlias Filled This Elopement at Fairmount Grand Del Mar in San Diego, California
When the pandemic made it so that Jaide and Errin could no longer move ahead with their original plans for a 200-person wedding in Temecula, California, the couple pivoted to an intimate elopement at Fairmount Grand Del Mar in San Diego, California. Despite only being able to have their immediate...
An Intimate Beach Microwedding in Palomino, Colombia, Officiated by the Wedding Guests
Diana and Rafael chose an intimate beach wedding in Palomino, Colombia, to celebrate their love story, which began with a movie-worthy first kiss in an elevator. "Diana and Rafa met at work but it was a first kiss in an elevator that really triggered this story. After some comings and goings, it ...
A Classic Minimony at The Hay-Adams in Washington, D.C., Complete With Epic Fashion
To celebrate their union, Angela Wisniewski and Awenate Cobbina planned a wedding complete with a meaningful religious ceremony, epic fashion (including an over-the-top bridal hat!), portraits in a Washington, D.C., metro station and an intimate reception dinner at the iconic Hay-Adams Hotel with...
This Couple Stopped at In-N-Out for a Burger During Their Sacramento, California, Elopement
Before the pandemic hit, Andrea and Aidalix planned to wed on the east coast, however, as COVID-19 progressed the couple was forced to re-evaluate their plans. “We weren’t planning on having the wedding until 2021 but with everything going on with the pandemic and also the political climate (Supr...
'Mean Girls' Inspired This Wedding at The Chalfonte Hotel in Cape May, New Jersey
Eric and Daniel (Dan) were advocates of bypassing tradition from the start, wanting to design a celebration that reflected their unique style and personalities. “We wanted to have a wedding that people would remember forever,” Eric says. Instead of sticking to one venue, the grooms hosted a “wedd...