A Romantic Wedding at Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine, California, Filled With Sweet Peas
Davina Kim (33 and an event stylist) and Elliot Lee (34 and a physician) planned their guest-centric celebration in just two weeks. Having worked in the industry for three years, Davina had a vision and a host of vendor friends, whom she called “friendors,” who could make her dream happen. Davina...
The Cal Berkeley Mascot Made a Visit to This Wedding at the College's Stadium in Berkeley, California
Every element of Sona and Matt's wedding at UC Berkeley beautifully paid homage to the details that make their relationship their own. From choosing to tie the knot at their alma mater to nodding to their yoga meet-cute in their wedding invitation and ice cream sandwiches to cap off the event, th...
Earthy Hues Complemented The Ranch Venue This Duo Chose for Their Palm Springs Nuptials
For their neutral-hued wedding at Smoke Tree Ranch in Palm Springs, California, it was paramount for Natalie and Cameron that the day feel unique to them. As such, they nixed traditions that didn't feel true to them and instead filled the day with personalized details that reflected their relatio...
Nature-Filled Wedding at The Greenhouse at Driftwood in Texas With an Adorable Dog in Attendance
It’s not easy breaking with tradition. Shea Jackson (28 and works in marketing) did a lot of soul searching before deciding to walk down the aisle by herself carrying marigolds, ranunculus and garden roses. “Not everyone is blessed with a close bond with their fathers, but there’s so much pressur...
A Whimsical Waterfront Wedding at The Branford House in Groton, Connecticut
Diahna Wood (30 and a conference coordinator) and Lovell Patton (34 and a computer specialist) each had a unique vision for their wedding day. “I loved the idea of an enchanted, whimsical wedding with rustic touches,” Diahna says. “Lovell’s style leans more classic. I wanted to incorporate both ...
Dominican and American Elements Blend Together in This Museum Wedding in Massachusetts
Paola Ozuna (28 and a nonprofit program manager) grew up in the Dominican Republic and Michael Pelletier (31 and a digital marketing manager) hails from the Boston area, so they knew they wanted a wedding that blended their two backgrounds. To channel that mashup, the duo asked their mothers to r...
This Couple Included Filipino and Mizo Traditions in Their Wedding at The Winslow in Baltimore
<br>Ahead of their wedding, the couple took engagement portraits in traditional Filipino attire to honor their heritage. “JJ’s top is called a Barong Tagalog made out of pineapple fabric, which is the national dress for Filipino men. The top I wore is called Kawrchung and the skirt is called Puan...
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...
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 Fashion-Forward, Urban Wedding at Turner Hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ashley and Anthony eloped last year but still wanted to have a larger wedding celebration with family after the fact. However, their initial plans were derailed when the pandemic hit and forced the couple to delay their celebration. With a bit of patience and some replanning, the couple was able ...
An Intimate Elopement Overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina
Not having loved ones present is one of the main drawbacks couples weigh when planning to elope. However, Adrienne Michelle (33 and a therapist, educator and speaker) and Brittany Glover (33 and a product management executive) found a creative way to have a private ceremony while still involving ...
A Casual Minimony in Reading, Massachusetts Inspired by Summer Camp
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rose and Jessie were planning a three-day wedding weekend at Camp Cody at Lake Ossippee in New Hampshire for 250 loved ones. Despite having to pivot their plans, the couple decided to still tie the knot on their original wedding date with an intimate at-home minimo...
A Ceremony in the Round Kicked off This Glam Wedding at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in California
Irene and Steven wedding at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California, was the epitome of modern chic. A ceremony in the round got the celebration started while a seated reception filled with white flowers rounded out the day's festivities. To complement the venue's minimal aesthet...
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...
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 Dating App Inspired the Menu at This Wedding at Villa del Sol d'Oro in Sierra Madre, California
Seres and Geoffrey wanted a wedding that was "lush and whimsical. In other words, beautiful but not in a too serious kind of way, I wanted it to be a little wild and natural. It was late September in Southern California, not quite fall, which is my favorite season, so I wanted the color palette t...
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...
Disco Balls and Jewel Tones Got the Party Started at This Wedding in South Carolina
"I wanted my wedding to be fun and memorable... and that it was!" says Mandy of her and Colin's wedding at 701 Whaley in Columbia, South Carolina. With an eye toward planning a wedding that felt more like a party than a stiff dinner party, the couple incorporated a rich jewel tone color palette a...
A Classic Waterfront Wedding at The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor, New Jersey
Kelsey always wanted "a beach wedding, something very romantic and whimsical," so she and Timothy decided to tie the knot close to the water at The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor, New Jersey to celebrate both their love for each other and their love of the ocean. "The Reeds at Shelter Hav...
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...
Charm and Romance Filled This Garden-Inspired Wedding at Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, California
Erin DiAngelis and Andrey Antonov chose Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, California, for their wedding because the venue is "like an English garden fairytale setting, which perfectly matched the classy, timeless and romantic vibe I was going for," says Erin. "My bridesmaids were in different shades of...
Disney Inspired This Romantic Wedding at The Adams Estate in Lake Alfred, Florida
For their wedding at The Adams Estate in Lake Alfred, Florida, Rebecca Pimienta and Tim Goodchild celebrated their love of Disney by threading iconic Disney-inspired details throughout the entire wedding. The couple incorporated nods to Disney from the get-go, choosing to style their save-the-dat...