Tropical 1920's Inspired Jersey Shore Wedding

Rachel Garman (26 and a marketing communications specialist) and Shane Sternberg (26 and an accounting assistant) have an appreciation for all things vintage. That’s not only why Shane proposed with a reclaimed 1930s ring, but also why the pair picked historic The Southern Mansion for their weddi...

Even Rain Couldn't Damped This Vibrant Wedding at Chicago City Winery

Chemical engineers Beth and Helin crossed paths while working together in Chicago, so it was only natural that they also swap vows in the Windy City. When planning their day, the pair set out to embrace the vibrant hues and natural beauty of fall, decking out their venue in seasonal hints of red,...

The Turkish Evil Eye Brought Luck to This Colorful Wedding at Summerour Studio in Atlanta, Georgia

Like any other couple, Caddie Durrett (28 and a contract and translation manager) and Kerem Erog ̆lu (29 and a project manager) wanted their wedding day to go off without a hitch. The couple decided to take matters into their own hands and planned an Atlanta affair all the way from Finland. For g...

Colorful High School Sweetheart Backyard Wedding

Since meeting in high school, Morgan Davidson (27 and an artist) and Kyle Henderson (28 and an exterior cleaner) have lived in Colorado and California, so their wedding was a time to come back home. “We grew up in South Florida and wanted to pay homage to the area’s beautiful colors and bright fl...

A Colorful and Sustainable DIY New England Wedding at Round the Bend Farm

“Tradition wasn’t very important to us,” Mac says of his wedding to Elizabeth. Case in point: The pair got ready together, walked down the aisle hand-in-hand and served ice cream sandwiches for dessert. The couple also focused on sustainability, working with local vendors to source all of the foo...

A Laid-Back, Nautical Wedding on a Disney Cruise in The Bahamas

Brittany and Josh met on a two-week transatlantic Disney cruise and quickly committed to a long-distance relationship (she's from Toronto, and he's from St. Louis).  When they got engaged two years later, during Christmas at Disney's Aulani resort in Hawaii, they knew the best way to celebrate an...

A Bold Backyard Wedding at a Private Residence in San Rafael, California

Carolyn Glidden (31 and a special education teacher) met Scott Worthington (33 and an MBA student) while working for the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso, in western Africa. “I was a science teacher in a rural village school, and he was a small business-development volunteer in a larger city,” Carolyn...

A Traditional Military Wedding at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland

“We were inspired by the city of Annapolis, the water and Naval Academy traditions,” Mary Ellen Toscani (28 and a firefighter and director of fire department relations for The First Twenty) says of her military wedding to Thomas (TJ) Cleary (26 and a lieutenant in the US Navy and a naval flight o...

A Playful, Pop-Culture-Inspired Wedding at Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Georgia

Inspired by their favorite films, television shows and video games, Candyce Black (36 and a talent acquisition manager) and Jason Wells (36 and a general surgeon) describe their whimsical rooftop nuptials as “sci-fi meets starry night.” “We wanted to stay true to who we are as a couple,” Candyce ...

A Blue and White Horse Country Wedding at Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, Virginia

Meghan (36 and chief financial and operating officer of a real estate investment trust company) and Jeff (38 and a US Air Force lieutenant colonel and pilot) pulled off a dreamy summer celebration with a completely classic color combo: navy blue and white. From paper products to vases, the couple...

A Nostalgic, Woodland Wedding at Theodore Wirth Chalet in Golden Valley, Minnesota

Celebrating nostalgia and honoring Scottish tradition were two important themes to Emily Genco (26 and a content strategist) and Daniel Kastner (28 and a QA). Tartan plaid accents, sprigs of evergreen and various Twin Peaks references made for a rustic, ultra-personal fete at a chalet in Hennepin...

An Elegant Winter Wedding at Rothschild Pavilion in Wausau, Wisconsin

Emily Haffley and Branden Goetsch’s winter wedding exuded classic elegance, with thoughtful touches woven throughout giving the day plenty of personal flair.<br><br>As snow fell lightly outdoors, the couple — warm and cozy with their guests indoors — exchanged vows under a wooden arbor draped in ...

A Rustic Navy Blue Wedding at The Farm in Rome, Georgia

n Cotton-filled arrangements, antler accents and homemade pecan pie all made for a rustic, one-of-a-kind affair. “We both fell in love with the barn’s remote location,” Jessie Querin (26 and a veterinary student) says. She tied the knot with Mike Bolster (26 and a US Army offic...

A Chic, Masculine Wedding at the Darlington House in La Jolla, California

Mark Robertson and Joshua Tucker pulled off a formal al fresco affair laced with chic, contemporary touches and masculine flair for their late fall wedding at the Darlington House in La Jolla, California.<br><br>Borrowing from the venue’s elegant vibe and ample greenery, the couple paired natural...

A Sophisticated Spring Wedding at the Castle on Stagecoach in Little Rock, Arkansas

For their spring nuptials, Amanda Opitz and Justin Reeves planned a romantic affair that drew inspiration from their home of Paris, France.<br><br>“I originally envisioned a barn and Pinterest wedding, but that went out the window as soon as we saw the Castle,” Amanda says of their Little Rock, A...

A Romantic, Bohemian Winter Wedding at TPC Jasna Polana in Princeton, New Jersey

Cassandra Morris (33 and a voice actor) and Steve Ruchelman’s (36 and a music producer) unique venue played a key role in creating a whimsical Gatsbyesque vibe for their charming winter wedding.<br><br>“It almost felt like getting married in an art museum,” Cassandra says of TPC Jasna Polana. “Si...

A Glamorous, Romantic Fall Wedding at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland

Katie Riley (29 and a catering director) and Drew Peterson (40 and an IT specialist) steered clear of autumn colors for their fall nuptials, opting for navy and gold with hints of deep burgundy.<br><br>The couple’s elegant cocktail-style reception included cozy lounge furniture and tables topped ...

A Glam, Minimalist Wedding at Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant in Holland, Michigan

Angela Craig (31 and a director of strategy at WEST Studios) and Trevor McLeod’s (30 and a director of product management at Mic.com) gilded-minimalist celebration included clean lines, subtle geometric details, organic florals and bold navy, gold and white accents.<br><br>“We envisioned a tradit...

A Modern, Preppy Wedding at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago, Illinois

Personalization was essential for Jaime Koziol (30 and a lawyer) and Tom Delaney (30 and an entrepreneur), who held their ceremony in Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago, Illinois, and had their reception for 330 guests at the nearby Morgan Manufacturing warehouse space. “From the beginning we wa...

An Intimate Studio Wedding at BurkleHagen Food Photography Studio in Cleveland, Ohio

Ramat Chapmon (32 and a culinary school graduate) and McKinley Wiley (34 and a photographer) met at a local poetry spot. They celebrated their intimate wedding ceremony at a venue that suited their personalities: BurkleHagen Food Photography Studio in Cleveland, Ohio. Ramat selected the venue for...

A Classic-Meets-Modern Wedding at a Private Residence in Tegucigalpa, Honduras

A vibrant Brazilian Carnival fused with traditional garden-inspired romance when Monique Kafie (28 and a business administrator) wed Gabriel de Lamare (30 and a business administrator). Their ceremony took place at Iglesia San Francisco, the oldest chapel in Tegucigalpa, Honduras—near Monique’s c...

A Glamorous, Boho Wedding at Club Continental in Orange Park, Florida

Tammie Marie Lee (35 and an executive administrative assistant) and Yuri Diaz's (34 and a real estate agent) wedding was rich with natural and ethereal beauty. “I wanted something romantic, slightly moody, with a little bohemian vibe mixed in—a wedding that was eclectic to match our personal styl...

A Vibrant Mexican-Themed Wedding at the Belmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas

Using a colorful Mexican blanket for inspiration, Viviana Belmares (24 and a textile designer) and Dustin McKay (25 and a fire systems inspector) blended her Hispanic heritage and the couple’s love of Texas for a vibrant “Texican” theme. The outdoor celebration at the Belmont Hotel in Dallas, Tex...