Cookie Escort Cards Welcomed Guests to This Purple-and-Blue Wedding at a California Winery
In college, Jenny and Sylvester were placed in the same dorms, but on different floors. During that time, Jenny would wander to the guys floor pretending to look for her friend to borrow something, but really she was hoping to run into Sylvester. As if on cue, every time she went to “borrow” some...
The St. Louis Contemporary Art Museum Set the Scene for One Couple's Modern Wedding
As a celebration on their shared love for art, Fay and Nick exchanged vows at The St. Louis Contemporary Art Museum in Missouri. Fay and Nick, "knew we wanted a modern wedding that reflected our modern love story. From our first date to the actual wedding day itself four years later, things just...
This Dreamy Garden Wedding at The Lace House in Columbia, South Carolina, Was a Family Affair
Courtney and Gerald's theme for their Columbia, South Carolina, wedding was, "'A Night in the Gardens,' We wanted our wedding to focus on family and friends gathering to celebrate two people in love. I was inspired by the venue, I love period films and this house is an absolute beauty. The house ...
A Peach-and-Terracotta Palette Added Cheer to This Greenville, South Carolina, Wedding
After visiting 30 venues in Charlotte and another 15 in Asheville, Lauren and Evan happened to be walking around Greenville, South Carolina, one day when they stumbled upon, "an abandoned brick building by the riverfront and laughed as we thought maybe we should do our wedding here. There was a r...
The Barn at Blue Bell Farm in Missouri Set the Scene For This Couple's Garden-Inspired Wedding
Nature was a must for Janet Lee (26 and a graphic designer) and Brad Stewart’s (28 and a marketing manager) wedding. The pair got engaged during a picnic in the woods on their property, so an equally romantic, earthy wedding day followed their proposal’s lead. Brad “surprised me with an aquamarin...
The Helipad Atop Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Made for Epic Portraits at This Houston Wedding
While the COVID-19 pandemic affected Tristan and Rachel's wedding plans, the couple maintained a strong perspective throughout their planning process. "COVID-19 has taken a lot away from many, but not love, not our moment," they share. "Tristan and Rachel went back and forth for MONTHS wondering ...
Western Kentucky University's Storied Architecture Was the Backdrop for This Couple's Elopement
Natalie and Nathaniel's wedding theme was, "'re-plan everything and uninvite everyone in 1 month.' Kidding. Sort of! We had no idea we would be getting married in the middle of a pandemic! For the last year, we were planning a wedding with about 100 guests at an Airbnb out in the country. When CO...
Building 177 Provided The Perfect Blank Canvas for This Minimal Wedding in San Diego, California
For Gabriella and Louie's modern, minimalist wedding at BLDG 177 in San Diego, California, a subtle-yet-bohemian color palette of beige, caramel and rose brought the understated affair to life. "For our wedding theme, we wanted to go for something modern with touches of whimsical feelings. We cho...
A Chinese Tea Ceremony Preceded This Couple's Classic Wedding in North Carolina
Although Emily and Sunny live in Washington, DC, the couple chose to return to Emily's hometown of Wilmington, NC, for their classic garden-inspired wedding with a color palette of white and green. In honor of Sunny's Chinese heritage, it was important to the duo to incorporate cultural elements ...
Pink, White and Gold Brought the Romance to This Wedding at Carneros Inn in Napa, California
While Nicole and Rich tied the knot in California, the elegant and ethereal aesthetic of the day instantly transported guests to the beauty of Europe. "Since our wedding would take place outside in a beautiful courtyard overlooking the vineyards, I envisioned lights hanging from trees, light col...
This Couple's Wildflower-Centric Minimony in Boulder, Colorado, Was a Complete Surprise
After initially planning to host a mountain wedding with more than one hundred guests, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Lauren and Caleb to shift to a 25-guest farm wedding. For their second plan, the couple wanted not only a new design, they wanted to be completely surprised. As such, the twosome tu...
Sweet Peas and Roses Packed on the Romance at This Detroit Institute of Arts Wedding
For their Leap Day wedding, it was crucial to Marybeth Miles and Ben Weatherhead that they highlight, "the resurgence of Detroit for our big day! Since we wanted to show off the city's comeback to those who travelled near and far to join the celebration, our out of town guests (which included lov...
These Brides Invited Llamas to Their Rustic Wedding in the Mountains of North Carolina
Convenient accommodations for their wedding guests was important to Kate Bunting and Alyssa Gentry when finding a venue for their destination wedding. With that in mind, the couple chose to get, "married at the Vineyard at 37 High Holly, in Highlands, NC. We picked this location due to its sceni...
A 12th-Century Spanish Monastery Was the Backdrop to This Regal Miami, Florida, Wedding
For their wedding celebration in Miami, Florida, Asha and Hugh wanted to incorporate their shared Hindu and Catholic beliefs. As such, the expansive grounds of The Spanish Monastery were perfect, ensuring there was ample space for all the day's festivities. Following an incredible Baraat entrance...
This Couple Eloped in Their Living Room During Quarantine in Dallas, Texas
Lighthearted, but very emotional. That’s how Andy recalls his and Jess’ minimony that took place in their living room as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Jessica (Jess) Chi (31 and an attorney) and Andrew (Andy) Burkart (31 and a nurse) share a love story that is uniquely theirs—A chance meetin...
A Bohemian Wedding in Naples, Florida, with the Most Cheerful Yellow-and-Peach Palette
Since Jamie is originally from California, it was only natural that her wedding to Casey channel a bohemian west coast vibe with an explosion of floral elements. "One of my favorite places to visit is Joshua Tree National Park. So for me, it was a big part of the general wedding inspiration. I lo...
Minimalist Stationery Modernized This Secret Garden Wedding at Hotel Emma in San Antonio
Amy Mciver (32, a realtor) and Addison McAuley (27, works in commercial real estate development) lived half a world apart and a chance meeting at a bar kicked off what became a whirlwind, transcontinental love story. Following an emotional airport good-bye, a telephoned proposal and a move from A...
Greenery Added a Modern Touch to This Urban Warehouse Wedding in Detroit, Michigan
When planning their wedding, Jasmine Flanagan (28 and a graduate student) and Sean White (31 and a director of fund development) both felt a strong pull towards Detroit. “It’s where we met and started building our home, so we knew we couldn’t do it anywhere else,” Jasmine says. The pair hosted a ...
After a Drink at Their Favorite Cidery, This Couple Eloped in the Snowy Colorado Mountains
Robert "Robbie" Sittema (27 and an industrial engineer) and Brogan Sittema (28 and a human resources supervisor) eloped as snowflakes fell in Ward, Colorado near Brainard Lake. But their snowstorm-filled vow exchange wasn't the beginning of their epic wedding day—a visit to their go-to cidery was...
Inspiration for This Wedding at Bella Collina in Montverde, Florida, Was Purely Tuscan
For their “laid-back Jewish wedding,” Erika Cohen (27 and a pediatric resident) and Michael (Mike) Shuster (29 and a firefighter and medic) used a rich, wine-infused color palette that embraced the rustic, Tuscan feel of their venue. “We had a real vision for the décor, and Raining Roses really h...
Fuchsia Brought a Modern Touch to This Autumn Wedding at The Stave Room in Atlanta, Georgia
“We wanted the evening to feel warm and elegant,” Alyson Moler (30 and a director of revenue growth management) says of her wedding to Brandon Hayes (34 and a financial planner). They also envisioned a night with a bit of urban edge, reflecting the vibrancy of the city where they met and live. Wi...
Minimal Décor Melded Seamlessly with The St. Louis Contemporary Art Museum at This Missouri Wedding
For Allison Eckert (32 and an interior designer) and Cameron Bence (31 and an architect), the date of their post-wedding celebration was more crucial in selecting a wedding date than anything else for one simple reason: Baseball. Avid MLB fans, Allison and Cameron, who root for the Cardinals and...
S'Mores and Foliage Put Autumn on Full Display at This Backyard Wedding in Fayetteville, Georgia
Few things are better than the crisp evening air of a fall day, a fact that Lindsay Pigford and Zac Holben capitalized on for their intimate backyard wedding in Georgia. As the couple planned their wedding, a few things were especially important to them: "When thinking about our wedding day, we d...