Inside One Couple's Flower-Packed Industrial-Meets-Whimsical Wedding at Brooklyn Winery in Brooklyn, New York
In the summer of 2017, amidst the grit and sweat of an outdoor boxing class, Alexandra Woo’s life took an unexpected turn. Cyrus Balanlayos’ “friendly nature and beautiful smile” captivated her. Their connection swiftly moved beyond the boxing gloves and into the realm of undeniable chemistry. By...
Love Pink? This Wedding Pro’s Rosy-Hued Big Day at Valley Rock Inn in New York is For You
“I have been in the wedding industry myself for the last 13 years, so when it was my time, I knew exactly what I wanted,” bride Jennifer (Jenn) Tillema explains. The California makeup artist met her other half, Dylan Tillema, in high school. Though they shared a kiss (Dylan’s first, in fact) they...
Pink Was the Star of the Show at This Wedding at the Waldorf Astoria in Dana Point, California
Pink ended up anchoring Alaa and Mujahid’s (Muji) (both 25 and data scientists) wedding along the California coast, but initially there wasn’t a single drop of pink in their design plans. At first, the couple imagined a neutral palette with shades of beige, but ultimately pivoted so the day felt ...
A Whimsical-Yet-Rustic Pink-and-White Wedding at Holimont Ski Resort in Ellicottville, New York
Skylar and Brian love hiking and the outdoors, so it was only natural that they celebrate their wedding in the mountains at at Holimont Ski Resort in Ellicottville, New York. The couple's whimsical-yet-rustic wedding was anchored by a cheerful color palette of pink, red and white with wood accent...
A Romantic Wedding at Excelsior in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, With Gold Accents
Samantha will be the first to tell you that she started planning her wedding when she was six years old, she even has the scrapbook to prove it. When it came time to pull together her wedding to Andrew, her dream of a romantic, detailed and timeless wedding came to fruition—the couple hosted an e...
This Couple Chose an Edgy Black-and-White Palette for Their Wedding at Clay Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida
It’s not hard to see why some colors are considered timeless. To celebrate their marriage, Aneesha and Keisha planned a whimsical, yet edgy, wedding with a color palette of black, white and blush at Clay Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida. While the color palette they settled on is a classic, the c...
A Pastel-Hued Destination Wedding at Merchants Hall in Charleston, South Carolina
To celebrate their love, Raleigh-natives Victoria and Taylor planned a destination wedding at Merchants Hall in Charleston, South Carolina, with a soft pastel color palette. From a wedding party sporting dreamy shades of green to tables decked out with blush linens, the whole day was an ethereal ...
This Couple Took Portraits at Prospect Park Before Their Wedding at Brooklyn Winery in New York
Eunice and Chris started their big day off with wedding portraits in Prospect Park before they decamped to New York's Brooklyn Winery to exchange vows and celebrate with friends. "When Chris and I were planning for our wedding, we agreed that we wanted to host a festive party that not only showca...
A Romantic Garden Party Wedding With Blush Accents at Texas Discovery Gardens in Dallas, Texas
Melanie met Auggie through a grand gesture: After Auggie spotted her sitting alone at the movies, he sat down next to her. A few years and many more grand gestures later, the pair sealed the deal at the Texas DiscoveryGardens with a ceremony full of flowers. In keeping with the botanical theme, ...
One Couple's Blush-and-Gold Sikh Wedding in Fairfax Station, Virginia
Amrita and Amar tied the knot with a romantic blush-and-gold backyard wedding at Amrita's parent's home in Fairfax Station, Virginia, amid the pandemic. Because of the pandemic, the couple was forced to postpone and then "reinvent the entire wedding," but that didn't stop Amrita and Amar from cre...
A Romantic White-and-Blush Wedding at Canyonwood Ridge in Dripping Springs, Texas
Lauren and Kaleb's wedding at Canyonwood Ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas, was all about dreamy blush tones, lush greenery-filled floral arrangements and palpable joy through and through. "I wanted my wedding to be natural and elegant," says Lauren of her wedding inspiration. "We went with light ...
A Flower-Filled Blush Wedding at Carmel Mountain Ranch Estate in Rancho Bernardo, California
Dyana and Elan's Jewish wedding celebration at Carmel Mountain Ranch Estate in Rancho Bernardo, California, was all about romance—from the color palette to the lush florals and the picturesque estate backdrop, the entire day exuded pure elegance. "Our wedding was such a dream and my inspiration c...
A Rustic and Cozy Winter Barn Wedding at Chandelier Grove in Tomball, Texas
High school sweethearts Jessica and TJ set out to throw a romantic winter wedding, which for them meant candles and flowers galore, velvet linens and a palette of burgundy, taupe, rose gold and blush. A family friend and pastor married the pair in front of a flower-covered cross, and a reception ...
An Ethereal Elopement at Anderson House in Washington, D.C., Followed by Dinner at Home
Anderson House is a Beaux-Arts architectural gem nestled in the heart of Washington, D.C., and it served as the picturesque backdrop for Erinn and Jon's pandemic elopement. However, before the couple exchanged vows at Anderson House they got ready together and had a dance party to Taylor Swift's ...
A Romantic Wedding at Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, California, Inspired by An English Garden Aesthetic
Amid a year when the farthest many people traveled was to their mailbox, Ammy Pukasamsombut (27 and a teacher) and Jeffrey Cruz (36 and a first responder) transported their four guests to the English countryside without leaving California. Ammy and Jeffrey specifically chose Kestrel Park as their...
A Boho-Chic Beach Wedding in Ocean City, New Jersey, With Sleek Black Accents
For their beach wedding in Ocean City, New Jersey, Lindsey and John expertly blended a boho-chic aesthetic with a sleek-and-moody color palette. The end result, which came together in under six weeks because of the pandemic, was stunning and on-trend, yet totally unique and personalized. "Our dre...
A Blush Palette Brought Romantic Vibes to This Wedding at Wrightsville Manor in North Carolina
La Kesha and David wanted their wedding day to have two distinct feels—a classic, romantic ceremony to start the day followed by an all-out party at the reception. "It may sound unconventional however the theme for our wedding was classy in the beginning and a party at the end. I wanted people t...
A Storybook Wedding at The Harvey B. Gantt Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
Alicia Steed (now Terry, 32 and a senior investigator of elder abuse and financial exploitation) and Tameka Terry’s (36 and health and PE teacher) once upon a time began in college at UNC Greensboro. After a mountaintop proposal and a three-year engagement, the couple kicked off their happily eve...
A Boho-Meets-Rustic Wedding at Tin Roof Barn in White Salmon, Washington
Natalie and Ryan's wedding at Tin Roof Barn in White Salmon, Washington, embodied the coziness of home with its boho-chic reception decor and beige-and-mauve color palette. "We wanted to showcase all the beauties of the northwest and our wedding venue did just that," explains Natalie. "When we we...
A Flower-Filled Private Estate Microwedding in Baltimore, Maryland, With a Peach Color Palette
When Trisha and Jeff had their holiday pictures taken at a romantic private estate with a European aesthetic, the couple realized the space would be the perfect backdrop for their nuptials. "Oddly enough we had our Christmas pictures taken at the house and we loved the way that our home photograp...
A Pair of Pharmacists Paid Homage to Their Careers During Their Dove Ridge Vineyard Wedding in Texas
Kathleen and Steven met while doing their pharmaceutical practicums at a CVS pharmacy and decided to pay homage to their medical careers when it came time to design their wedding at Dove Ridge Vineyard in Weatherford, Texas. "We met working at CVS Pharmacy when we were both finishing our doctorat...
A Romantic Wedding at The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor, New Jersey
Every year, since Shannon and Taylor started dating in high school, they’ve visited Shannon’s family’s shore house. Marrying seaside was a no-brainer; however, despite the beachy setting, they opted to center their day around a romantic garden theme. “It was important to me that our love for each...
One Couple's Blush, Gold and Silver Wedding at Villa Antonia in Austin, Texas
Shereen and Thomas looked to their venue—Villa Antonia—for design inspiration for their blush, gold and silver celebration. “We loved the old-world style of the estate and were drawn to its architecture,” Shereen says. The festivities began with an outdoor ceremony on an arched terrace overlookin...