Warm, Autumn-Inspired Wedding at The Brownstone in Paterson, New Jersey

When Tara Russo (29, a client services associate) first met Michele Torzilli (38, a financier), she was convinced that he was the only person in the office who didn't like her. "So you could imagine how surprised I was when he invited me out after work one night!" she says. "We had a great time t...

A Country Chic Wedding at the Crossed Keys Inn in Andover, New Jersey

Since Laura McCabe (22, a wedding venue coordinator) and Satchel Stump (23, a football video coordinator) met at Elon University and got engaged at Lake Lure in North Carolina, it was only natural that the New Jersey residents wanted to bring a little Southern charm up north for their country-ins...

A Southern Summer Wedding at Still Hollow Farm in Greeneville, Tennessee

Matt Aiken, 28, a setup and maintenance worker, married Chandra Aiken, 26, a radiologic technologist, in a vibrant summer wedding in Greeneville, Tennessee. The couple first met in 2003 and began dating the following year. Matt proposed on a waterfall hike while the couple was on their annual tri...

An Autumnal Outdoor Wedding at Gabrella Manor in Birmingham, Alabama

Courtney White (29 and in the baking industry) and Lee Yellock (33 and in the baking industry) worked in the same company for four years but Lee thought Courtney's name was Charmaine and she thought his was Chris. After she left the company, the pair began dating and Courtney thought for sure tha...

A Rustic Fall Wedding at Belvoir Winery in Liberty, Missouri

Lindsey Vansandt (30 and a reproductive physiologist) and Skyler Cavin (29 and a trainer at CDK) met in college. One summer, Lindsey went on vacation with Skyler’s family to Florida. “I didn’t think anything of it when his dad and stepmom announced we would be doing a scavenger hunt one morning,”...

An Elegant and Romantic Wedding at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana

Evan Williamson, 24, a project manager, exchanged vows with his bride Lauren Williamson, 24, a third grade teacher, in a romantic wedding in Indianapolis. The bride and groom first met while working as youth volunteers at the Conner Prairie Museum of Living History. Eight years later, Evan brough...

A Historical Mansion Wedding at Buena Vista in New Castle, Delaware

Rebecca Schwartz, 32, a programs manager, and Josh Schwartz, 37, owner of High Horse Performance Inc., brought Josh's family diamond to the jewelers for a new setting when they were ready to start their lives together. The couple went away for New Year's Eve to Lewes, Delaware, where they went ou...

A Rustic Outdoor Wedding at Kualoa Ranch in Oahu, Hawaii

The gorgeous Hawaiian sunset inspired the outdoor nuptials of Erica, 29, who works in human resources, and Adam, 30, a small business owner, on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The couple, who originally met in high school but didn't start dating until several years later, used a...

Modern Coral and Mint Wedding

Candice, 35, and Le'Marquis, 36 started off as friends after meeting at Shaw University. A few years later, and with the help of Facebook, Le'Marquis surprised Candice by proposing on their way to Church. The couple invited friends and family to a fall celebration at the Hilton in Durham, North C...

A Refined New Bern Convention Center Wedding in New Bern, North Carolina

Rosanna, 39 first met Jason, 35 at her cousin's wedding and immediately felt a strong connection. Jason felt the same way and four months after initially meeting, the pair were engaged. After a whirlwind romance, the couple planned a classic ballroom affair at the New Bern Convention Center in Ne...

A Rustic Autumnal Wedding at Stone Bridge Farms in Cullman, Alabama

Shelby Allen (22 and a sleep lab supervisor) and Chris Frame (24 and a machinist) quickly became best friends after first meeting at a friend's house. After a few months of Skyping, the pair began dating and Chris waited until they both had finished school before he proposed to Shelby during a sh...

An Elegant Summer Wedding at Fox Hill Event Center in Cadillac, Michigan

Brent Teunis, 29, a head golf professional, wed his bride Caroline Teunis, 26, a grad student, in an elegant summer wedding in Cadillac, Michigan. The couple first met at a bar in Savannah, Georgia, while in town for two different weddings. After forming a bond through text messages and phone cal...

A DIY Autumn Wedding at The Ritz Charles in Carmel, Indiana

Erica Sutherlin, 24, a visual manager, and Johnathan Sutherlin, 27, an operations manager, exchanged vows in an elegant fall wedding in Indiana. The couple met at a mutual friend’s birthday party and dated for a year before becoming engaged. They chose the Ritz Charles as the venue for their big ...

A Calistoga Ranch Wedding in Calistoga, California

Doug and Chris celebrated their marriage with an intimate ceremony and high-energy reception at Calistoga Ranch. Hints of their favorite pasttime—family game nights—gave the celebration a personal, fun touch.

A Formal Garden Wedding at Brookside Country Club in Stockton, California

Laura wasn't sure her and Joe's relationship would last through a cross-country move from California to New York City, but Joe was determined to make it work. Since the two met in Medical school and were separated by one year, they met back up in Manhattan a year later, when Joe's residency took ...

A Light and Romantic Wedding at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Alex Moe, 22, an associate director of student ministry, and Amanda Moe, 22, an admissions counselor, exchanged vows in front of 260 family members and friends at a simple and elegant wedding in Minneapolis. The couple first met in a college class, but didn’t start dating until a few months later...

A Sunny Beach Wedding in Dania Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Stephanie, a renewals specialist at a law firm, 25, and Louis, a patent attorney, 34, chose family and the Florida beaches as the focal point of their wedding. Already having law, the University of Florida and a fondness for dogs in common, the couple met while at work. They were engaged on Steph...

A Bright and Elegant Wedding at Black Hills Receptions in Rapid City, South Dakota

A beautiful natural landscape and fun yet elegant décor provided the perfect setting for the nuptials of Chris Treinen, 29, an electrician apprentice, and his bride Melissa Treinen, 27, a registered dietitian. After meeting through a mutual friend in high school, the couple dated for a few years ...

A Prince George’s Ballroom Wedding in Landover, Maryland

Golda and Rueben let their vibrant personalities shine at their bright orange, yellow and green wedding. With African patterns, Ghanaian delicacies and even traditional African outfits, the couple’s Ghanaian heritage played a strong influence in the wedding.

A Bright Colorful Wedding at Franciscan Winery in St. Helena, California

The warm weather and beautiful scenery of Napa Valley made it an ideal location for Elaina and Frank's wedding. The couple gathered their closest family and friends for an intimate celebration with an outdoor ceremony on the Franciscan Winery's beautiful grounds followed by a reception in the vin...

A Howell Family Farms Wedding in Arlington, Texas

Fall is Shannon's favorite season, so an autumn wedding was a natural choice for the couple. With a color palette based on colorful leaves, the day had a decidedly rustic vibe.

An Intimate Rustic Wedding at Sebasco Harbor Resort in Phippsburg, Maine

For their intimate wedding at the Sebasco Harbor Resort in Phippsburg, Maine, Laura and Lee allowed the beauty of the venue's natural setting to take center stage, keeping the decor to a minimum, except for a selection of handcrafted DIY details like fabric flowers and a wooden guest book plaque.

A Romantic, Fairy-Tale Wedding at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester, Michigan

A coral, ivory and beige color palette brought Tara and Pete's fairy-tale wedding to life.