Beachfront Hindu-American Fusion Wedding the Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria, Florida
Melissa Graves (35 and an actor) and Mehul Gulati (37 and works in software development) brought India to Florida in three days of cross cultural wedding events, culminating in Hindu and American ceremonies. At the prewedding mehndi party, henna artists decorated hands of bridesmaids and female g...
A Whimsical Beach Wedding at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach in Florida
On their wedding day, physicians Monica Mukherjee and James Henri Clark celebrated not only the marriage of two people, but also that of two cultures. Monica, whose family hails from India, and James, who was born in England, followed that principle down to the smallest details. “We wanted an Eng...
An Elegant Outdoor Wedding at the Estate at Moraine Farm in Beverly, Massachusetts
For Nicole Piperidis (29 and a nurse) and Jeremy Robbins (32 and a physician), finding a venue that could host an outdoor affair was at the top of their must-have list. "We both wanted to feel like our wedding represented us, what we value and how we like to spend our time," Nicole says. So the E...
An Elegant Outdoor Wedding at the Estate at Moraine Farm in Beverly, Massachusetts
For Nicole Piperidis (29 and a nurse) and Jeremy Robbins (32 and a physician), finding a venue that could host an outdoor affair was at the top of their must-have list. "We both wanted to feel like our wedding represented us, what we value and how we like to spend our time," Nicole says. So the E...
An Outdoor Wedding in Kansas City, MO
Todd didn’t realize he was being set up the night he met Shelly. But their friends had matchmaking on their minds when they all headed out for dinner and drinks -- and their intuitions were right, as Shelly and Todd “immediately clicked.” The couple went out on their first date a week later, whic...
Marcy & Chris: An Indoor Wedding in Somerset, NJ
Marcy and John Christopher (Chris) certainly made the most of a great opportunity. When Marcy was asked to try out for an a capella group her freshman year at Harvard, she got to spend the entire week with the musical director, Chris. The group’s name was The Opportunes. The Bride Marcy Beller, ...
An Eclectic Foodie Wedding at Stone House at Stirling Ridge in Warren, New Jersey
It's hard to talk about Lindsay DeGiralamo (28 and an hedge fund office manager) and Michael Lombard's (28 and a data scientist at PowerReviews) eclectic, foodie wedding without feeling just a little bit hungry. The couple incorporated their food theme into nearly every facet of their Stone House...
Julie & Aaron: An Interfaith Wedding in Santa Monica, CA
Julie knew a proposal from her boyfriend Aaron was imminent. They’d talked about getting engaged and had even looked at rings together, but Julie had no idea when he’d pop the question. The Bride Julie Drews, 27, marketing associate The Groom Aaron Schneider, 30, software developer The Date Sept...
An Umstead Hotel Wedding in Cary, North Carolina
To honor both of their cultures in their wedding, Lindsay and Rishi threw a two-day bash complete with separate Hindu and secular ceremonies and receptions.
An Earhart Manor Wedding in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Marissa and Brian celebrated their wedding with a ceremony at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (their Alma Mater) followed by a modern, formal reception at Earhart Manor in Ann Arbor. The couple wrote their own ceremony combining special elements from their Jewish and Catholic traditions ...
A Chic Garden Wedding in Atlanta, GA
The Bride Nichole Murray, 25, a project manager for SunTrust Bank The Groom David Fink, 27, an electrical controls engineer The Date October 15 Nichole and David used a black-and-white palette with pops of yellow to create a classic, old-Hollywood feel for their day.
Laurie & Anil: An Interfaith Wedding in Malibu, CA
When Anil Dewan first met Laurie Hoye at a friend’s holiday party, he was immediately interested. Anil asked his friend to set him up with Laurie, but there was a misunderstanding and their paths didn’t cross again until a year later at the same holiday party. This time, Anil’s friend pulled thro...
A Rustic Dual Ceremony Wedding in Perkasie, PA
The Bride Rupal Parekh, 31, a reporter and editor at Advertising Age The Groom Matt Creamer, 34, a freelance writer, editor and consultant The Date June 4 Rupal and Matt actually had two outdoor ceremonies (a Hindu and a Catholic ceremony) followed by an indoor ballroom reception. Their style? ...
Annie & Michael: An Intercultural Wedding in Pasadena, CA
Growing up in California, Annie Oh never got to experience the change of seasons. So after moving to Boston, she was more than excited about her first New England fall. Her boyfriend, Michael Perlman even planned a special fall foliage getaway in Vermont for the both of them. Little did Annie kno...
Lisa & Mike: An Interfaith Wedding in Coraopolis, PA
Lisa and Mike first met at a work event. They didn’t start dating right away -- actually, they weren’t even friends at first, but Lisa says, “That was a moment we both remember so vividly, and we know that’s what started it all.” The two got to know each other, and after a few months Mike’s “pati...
Lindsay & Alasdair: An Interfaith Wedding in Mission Hills, KS
Lindsay was studying in the library when a handsome man with a decidedly un-Midwestern accent asked for help finding a journal. The Bride Lindsay Knight, 29, graduate student The Groom Dr. Alasdair Reid, 30, field application specialist The Date July 16 Alasdair introduced himself and explain...
Kimberly & Willy: An Outdoor Wedding in Milton, NY
Kimberly and Willy met while in high school through Kimberly’s brother, Craig -- Willy was his best friend. The two were classmates for two years but didn’t start spending time together until each had graduated from college. Though there were sparks, Kimberly’s brother put his foot down when it c...
Tracy & Jon: An Outdoor Wedding in Tarrytown, NY
Tracy met Jonathan (Jon) on their first day of college at Northwestern University when the groups they were hanging out with started talking. The pair remained friends for over two years but really connected one day after running into each another by chance at Jon’s fraternity. That’s when they d...
Kara & Jeff: A Tented Wedding in Midlothian, VA
Kara and Jeff met through a friend of Kara’s who was the bassist in a band where Jeff was the drummer. Kara often went to their shows, and eventually she and Jeff -— who Kara “had always thought was cute” —- hit if off. Their first “official” date was at the BB King Blues Club in New York City, w...
Alexis & Phil: An Outdoor Wedding in Golden, CO
A chance meeting in a South Beach coffee shop led Alexis and Phil to romance. “It was very improbable that Alexis and I would ever meet -- a thousand things had to fall in line. But once it did, there was such a spark,” recalls Phil, who was vacationing in Miami at the time and returned to Colora...