A Lush, French-Inspired Garden Wedding at The Foundry in Long Island City, New York
Allyson Shurmur and Pierre-Adrien Villenave’s love story began in the heart of Philadelphia, where their paths crossed while Pierre attended the University of Pennsylvania and Allyson worked at the university’s hospital. Sparks flew, leading to their memorable first date in a quaint bar in Center...
All-White Everything—Inside This Monochromatic Wedding at The Guild in Kansas City, Missouri
Courtney and Chance’s story is rooted in competitive spirit, as the bride and groom attended opposing high schools. Friendship deepened and took off during a pivotal moment in their lives. “Right before leaving for college, we really hit it off, and the rest was history,” Courtney explains.<br><b...
These Brides Planned a Sophisticated-Yet-Personal Wedding at Parlor Public House in Indianapolis, Indiana
Though Alexa Pratt and Amanda Duba went to the same high school, fate wouldn’t have them meet until they both attended the same college; their paths crossed at Indiana University when a mutual friend brought them together. Amanda fondly recalls, “We have a mutual best friend who introduced us, an...
Modern Flair Meets Rich Tradition at This Asian-American Wedding at The Foundry in Long Island City, New York
Both first-generation Asian-American immigrants, Rosalee Celis, hailing from the Philippines, and Soe Naing, born in Myanmar, faced unique challenges in the United States. Rosalee reminisces, “Like many first-generation immigrant children, it was difficult to maintain our Asian identity while ass...
Get Major Versailles Vibes From This Wedding With Korean Traditions in Downtown Los Angeles
A relationship born from academic necessity? Yup: that's our kind of love story. When Stacey Yeh found herself in need of a ride to the LA Zoo for a college class assignment, she asked around. Enter Peter Oh, who kindly offered to drive. Stacey reminisces, "Peter was easy to talk to. We had a lot...
This Wedding at Basilica Hudson in Upstate New York is a Masterclass in Rocking Bold Colors
Brittany Hicks and Manny Sevillano’s love story is a testament to the power of friendship, laughter and dance. Their journey began in college, where they had many mutual friends but didn’t know each other very well. They reunited in New York City after graduation and quickly became close friends,...
Calling All Wes Anderson Fans—This Quirky Wedding at The Cracker Factory in Geneva, New York, Is for You
Jenny and Steve Manganaro’s love story began with a serendipitous introduction by the bride’s cousin and his wife. What started as a simple friendship became a romance transcending geographical barriers. The pair remained committed despite Steve’s relocation to Los Angeles to pursue his career in...
Brides With a Vibrant Color Palette Host a Boho Wedding at 701 Whaley in Columbia, South Carolina
“Our friendship started in 2019 with a girl’s night out, a glass of sweet red and a t-shirt that said Free Hugs,” laughs Ebony Strudwick. She and Gillian Porterfield hit it off immediately, indulging in a night filled with “lots of laughs, looks and lively entertainment.” At the night’s end, Ebon...
"The Hunger Games" Inspired This Colorful Wedding at The Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, California
The attire seen in Panem’s Capitol in The Hunger Games inspired Jonathon Dakarai (35 and a UX designer) and Kyle Prosen’s (30 and a medical policy account manager) wedding. “While the people of the Capitol are generally evil, their over-the-top fashion represents a certain delusional optimism, an...
Austin City Limits Music Festival Inspired This Wedding at Waller Creek Boathouse in Texas
For their colorful wedding at Waller Creek Boathouse in Austin, Texas, Nina and Graham took inspiration from the iconic Austin City Limits Music Festival. In particular, they looked to the ACL's colorful flags to inform the stylistic direction of the waterfront wedding they celebrated. The colorf...
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...
An Intimate Waterfront Wedding at Liberty Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York
Elizabeth and Fermin hosted an intimate wedding at Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn, with stunning views of lower Manhattan to celebrate their marriage. "The most important thing for us was being able to gather and celebrate with our friends and family. We wanted something that felt like u...
One Couple's Whimsical Blue-and-Green Microwedding at The Tinsmith in Madison, Wisconsin
Ross and Corey tied the knot with a whimsical loft wedding at The Tinsmith in Madison, Wisconsin, anchored by a blue-and-green color palette. Instead of filling the day with flower arrangements, the couple leaned into a greenery-centric look that added vibrancy to the industrial loft venue space....
The Urban Vibes of The Holden Room in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Inspired This Formal Wedding
“From the beginning, Kurt and I told our parents that we wanted a party, not a formal wedding,” Laura says of her and Kurt's Minneapolis celebration. “We booked a food truck early on and found the urban warehouse setting we were hoping for in The Holden Room.” In keeping with that vibe, guests di...
An Emerald-and-Pink Romantic, Industrial Wedding at Main Street Ballroom in Ellicott City, Maryland
For their wedding at Main Street Ballroom outside Baltimore in Ellicott City, Maryland, JaQuelia and Shane settled on a romantic aesthetic with an industrial-meets-rustic undertone. The celebration was filled with a pink-and-emerald color palette and velvet decor accents. “Our wedding was a dream...
Yellow and Orange Filled This Jewish-Persian Fusion Wedding at The LINE Hotel in Washington, DC
For their Jewish-Persian fusion wedding that The LINE Hotel in Washington, DC, Nina and Michael selected a vibrant, joyful color palette filled with bright shades of red, yellow and orange. “We wanted the day to be warm, colorful, fun, and perfectly imperfect. We wanted bright, groovy colors to p...
One Couple's Glamorous Wedding at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City
Jeanine and Chris celebrated their love with a wedding that was "a culmination of many things" at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City, with epic skyline views serving as the picturesque backdrop to the day. Jeanine explains that the wedding was a "blend of Nigerian and Italian cultures in a sleek bl...
This Couple Had a Peach-and-Green Wedding at The Dalcy in Chicago, Illinois
Neena and David celebrated their union by fusing their diverse backgrounds together. “We wanted to plan most of the events ourselves to make sure they were the right blend of Western and Indian traditions,” Neena says. The pair kicked off the weekend with a mehndi party, followed by a Hindu cerem...
Candelabras and Roses Filled This Hindu Wedding at The Astorian in Houston, Texas
Rhuju and Vijay both have Indian roots, but their similarities end there. “Our families are from two different parts of India—Gujarat and Telangana—with different languages, food and traditions,” Rhuju says. “We tried our best to make everyone happy.” At their shortened Hindu ceremony, they playe...
Rose and Terracotta Set the Tone at This Boho-Glam Wedding at Wave Resort in Long Branch, New Jersey
For their beachfront wedding at Wave Resort in Long Branch, New Jersey, Molly and Julian leaned into a boho-luxe theme to complement their modern-meets-industrial venue. Floral arrangements filled with dried grasses set the tone for the day while a color palette of rust, mauve, pink, mustard and ...
The Bride Rocked a Black Dress for This Glam Wedding at Mt. Washington Mill Dye House in Baltimore
Nakia and Eric tied the knot with a glam wedding at Mt. Washington Mill Dye House in Baltimore, Maryland, and filled the event with a romantic color palette of blush, gold, black and bronze. From balloon installations to a champagne escort card wall, the entire event was truly epic. The most epic...
This Couple Filled 701 Whaley in Columbia, South Carolina, With Shades of Purple
Chloe and Aldric mark their love in greenery. It all began when the pair met at a St. Patrick’s Day event, surrounded by clovers. After a woodsy engagement photo session,the couple realized the shade could also influence their wedding design.“We saw photos of usenclosed in trees and itwas amazing...
This Eclectic Rooftop Wedding at The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, Had the Couple Jumping for Joy
To celebrate their love story, which began with a "New Girl"-worthy meet-cute, Julia and Randy welcomed guests to the rooftop of The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, for an eclectic tented wedding reception with a colorful palette and iconic downtown views. Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced the ...