A Red-Filled Wedding at Independence National Historic Park's Rose Garden in Philadelphia
The vibrant, candy-apple red color palette Kayleigh and Vince chose for their wedding was fitting for multiple reasons. Including red in the wedding at Kimpton Hotel Monaco was a beautiful way to honor Vince’s Chinese heritage as the hue is considered auspicious in Chinese culture. Furthermore, t...
A Whimsical Spring Wedding at The Brambleton Golf Course in Ashburn, Virginia
Physicians Ismaela Teferi and Simon Atena wrote their wedding as a love letter to their Ethiopian heritage—but with a few modern Western twists. The couple, who met during their time in residency, filled their wedding with nods to their culture, starting with the ceremony. “Our ceremony was spoke...
This Wedding at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe in California Will Make You Fall In Love With Pink and Peach
Anne and Brett wanted a garden-inspired vibe for their wedding and The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, with its magical sunsets and serene countryside feel, provided the perfect setting. A color palette of fiery coral and soothing teal, exquisite floral details (like the ceremony's bougainvillea backdrop...
Shades of Purple and Black Wowed at This Parisian-Inspired Wedding at Conrad Washington, D.C.
Melva and Emmanuel tied the knot in an April wedding at the Conrad Hotel in Washington, D.C., with a color palette of purple, black and green. However, the story of how they got to that day begins long before. "Early in my life, I was that girl with the infamous life plan notebook," shares Melva....
Dramatic Floral Arrangements Filled This Rooftop Wedding at The Joule in Dallas, Texas
Andra Chapman (31 and a luxury manager) and Evan Gonzalez’s (36 and a vice president of investments) wedding served as a celebration of love—past, present and future. “My mom has passed away, and planning a wedding without her was overwhelming,” Andra says. To make sure mom’s presence was felt, A...
This Couple Threaded Hot Pink Throughout Their Glam Wedding at Sagamore Pendry Hotel in Baltimore
Lauren Beamon (36 and an event planner) and Tarik Dickens’ (46 and a real estate investor) love story is the stuff of rom-coms. “We were walking down the street in Miami, going in two different directions and locked eyes,” Lauren says. “Although it was a magical moment, we, unfortunately, didn’t ...
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...
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 Glamorous Ballroom Wedding at The Pierre in New York City
When looking for the perfect wedding venue, Kimberly and Nick considered spots, many of them outdoors, in Newport and Westchester, but ended up settling on The Pierre in New York City for their glam wedding celebration. "We were debating getting married outdoors at some of these locations, but in...
A Modern Black-and-White Rooftop Wedding at Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, California
Although Annie and Evan's rooftop wedding at Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, California, was their 'Plan C,' they didn't let the ongoing pandemic get in the way of celebrating their marriage with a chic, modern event featuring a black-and-white color palette. "It was perfect. During a pandemi...
An Elegant Fall Wedding at Surf Hotel with Sweeping Views of Colorado's Rocky Mountains
Matthew Breest and Katie Dabbs first met when they worked together at an international architecture firm in Denver. Katie was the publicist for the firm, Matt was the rising design star. Working in different buildings, they rarely bumped into one another but remained friendly colleagues over the ...
A Confetti-Filled Multicultural Backyard Minimony in Westbury, New York
Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced Imaan and Samir to shift their wedding plans, the couple came up with a creative way to make the most of a hard situation. Imaan and Samir decided to postpone their traditional Pakistani wedding events, but they kept their original wedding date so they didn't...
This Couple Threw a Colorful New Year's Eve Bash for Their Wedding at The Saguaro in Palm Springs
Natasha and Seth did NYE one better by ringing in the new year with the ultimate bash: their wedding. “Getting married on New Year’s Eve meant there was already a fun layer to our day,” Natasha says. “I love decorating for holidays, so this was a dream.” The couple added even more color to the a...
Traditional Chinese Dim Sum Was on the Menu at This Wedding at Palmer House in Chicago, Illinois
Bing and Ben honored their shared Chinese roots with a few unexpected twists at their wedding. “Think: modern romance in a Chinese restaurant,” Bing says. “We celebrated our heritage with a balance of our two cultures, Chinese and American.” The couple combined soft blue and white chinoiserie wit...
Music Was Front and Center at this Wedding at The Gwen Hotel in Chicago, Illinois
Rachel and Fangzhi put music front and center on the rooftop of The Gwen hotel. A string quartet of friends played for the ceremony, while a beloved music professor officiated. “I walked down the aisle to a sonata by J.S. Bach, played by my violin teacher from high school,” Rachel says. “Seeing h...
An Elegant City Wedding at the Park Hyatt Washington DC in Washington, DC
Louise and Nomzana’s story began in Zimbabwe. “We both wanted to perform Usher’s ‘Yeah!’ in our middle school talent show,” Nomzana says. Years later, the pair reconnected after they serendipitously moved to DC from Africa. After their engagement, the couple welcomed loved ones from all over the ...
This Couple Threw a Luxe Hotel Wedding at the Miami Beach Edition in Miami, Florida
Florida natives John and Matthew let the décor of the Miami Beach Edition lead the way when wedding planning. “We fell in love with the sights and smells of the hotel,” John says. The couple matched the hotel’s luxe palette with metallic shades of black and white,but punched things up with pops o...
A Mid-Century Modern Wedding With Natural Touches at 21c Museum Hotel in Durham, North Carolina
When planning their wedding, Christian and Kory wanted to combine their love of mid-century modern design and Palm Springs with a bit of old-fashioned Carolina charm. The pair’s fun nature tied the vibe together, from their dapper shih tzus, who walked down the aisle with a niece, to a campy firs...
"The Addams Family"-Inspired Halloween Wedding at Chatham Square in Savannah, Georgia
Florida residents Brook and CJW invited 50 guests to Savannah the weekend before Halloween. To celebrate the end of their single lives and the bride's favorite holiday, Brooke and CJW threw one wicked party. "I asked our vendors to imagine an 'Addams Family soiree' when explaining our theme," say...
Vintage Glam Wedding at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“When I was young, I pictured lime green and hot pink for my wedding,” Gabrielle says. “As I matured, it became emerald green and rose gold.” With that refreshed color palette in mind, Gabrielle and Jesse looked to vintage opulence for design inspiration, choosing velvet for the bridesmaid dresse...
A Colorful Black-and-Berry Wedding at the W Hoboken in Hoboken, New Jersey
New Yorkers Rebecca and Kevin crossed the river for their modern wedding at the W Hoboken. “It has the most amazing views,” Rebecca says. “It was also fun that a lot of guests were staying over.” For the traditional Jewish ceremony, the couple placed candles in the windows and hung a family talli...
A Colorful Christian-Hindu Fusion Wedding at the Downtown Marriott in Kansas City, Missouri
Jessica and Rahul wanted their two-part wedding to be both colorful and cohesive, Jessica says. Take their stationery suite: Each piece was printed on a different shade of jewel-toned paper. At the reception, emerald green, magenta and cobalt blue matched the energy of the weekend’s festivities t...