Guamanian, Nigerian and Military Traditions Filled This Wedding at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia
Vanessa and Joe’s wedding at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia, was inspired by all the things that mean the most to them as a couple. The duo threaded Guamanian and Nigerian cultural elements throughout the wedding to honor their heritage. They also included many military traditions as an h...
This Tropical Wedding at the Santa Barbara Zoo in California Included Portraits With a Giraffe
Hali and Jon met while working the night shift as nurses at the same hospital. While working in healthcare is always taxing, the couple was feeling the strain significantly in March of 2020 with all of the unknowns related to COVID-19. The uncertainties of the future solidified for Jon that the c...
A Colorful, Tropical Wedding at Moli'i Gardens on Oahu's North Shore in Hawaii
Vibrant, bold color filled every corner of T Kira and Hannah’s wedding at Moli'i Gardens on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii. “Our number one priority was to create a wedding experience that felt personal, something that told a story about us as individuals and as a couple,” explains the couple ...
A Love of Music Festivals Inspired This Wedding at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton, California
Samantha and Rond love going to music festivals together so they decided to let their beloved pastime inspire their wedding at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton, California. "Our wedding was a modern lux theme! We took a lot of inspiration from Pinterest of course but loved the minimali...
One Couple's Sustainably Minded Wedding at Serendipity Gardens in Oak Glen, California
When it came time for her wedding to Jonathan, it was important to Erika that the entire event at Serendipity Gardens in Oak Glen, California, be as sustainable as possible. The focus on sustainability started with the couple's venue selection—the duo was drawn to Serendipity Garden's scenery and...
Hawaiian and Thai Elements Filled This Autumn Wedding at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons, Colorado
Mary and Yani's wedding was an opportunity to honor their identities. “I am Thai-Italian, and Yani is Portuguese, Greek and Hawaiian,” Mary says. “We blended our cultures with rustic and boho touches.” The pair played up Colorado’s natural beauty with outdoor vows, but brought the West Coast vibe...
This Couple Played Basketball on the Golden State Warriors' Court in San Francisco During Their Wedding
"'Do you want to be my plus one to a Warriors playoff game?'" That’s how it all started—bonding over the Golden State Warriors. After COVID-19 derailed our Hawaii wedding, we wanted to find a nearby venue that meant something to us. We spent the last decade at Oracle Arena growing in our relation...
The Mountains of Squamish, British Columbia, Were the Perfect Backdrop to This Rustic Wedding
Much of Danica Jayme (29 and an occupational therapist) and Colin Mayer’s (31 and a teacher) relationship blossomed over “hiking, skiing and exploring the ocean and mountains of British Columbia.” So it was only fitting that their wedding north of Vancouver, among the foothills of the sweeping pe...
Hawaii and Tuscany Inspired This Microwedding at Villa Riposo in Morgan Hill, California
Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Kirsten and Casey planned to host a destination wedding in Maui to honor Kirsten's Hawaiian heritage. However, once the couple was forced to downsize and keep the wedding close to home, they settled on a Tuscan-inspired venue in the bay areas. As a result, Kirste...
An Intimate Rooftop Minimony at Dobin St. in Brooklyn, New York
As an emergency medicine physician, Jamie Lee (32) was keenly aware of the potential health risks COVID-19 posed for her nuptials to Asaad Zaman (32 and a video producer). But powerful symbolism accompanied their August 8th wedding date, as it was also Jamie and Asaad’s 10-year anniversary and ex...
An Eclectic, Bohemian Garden Party Wedding in Driftwood, Texas, with DIY Stationery
Alyssa Hassell (31 and a landscape architect) and Mikey James (33 and a graphic designer) tag-teamed their eclectic, outdoor celebration decked out in shades of peach, pink and green. Mikey designed the save-the-dates and invitations, while Alyssa made a watercolor map of the venue to make naviga...
A Rustic Desert Wedding at 29 Palms Inn in Twentynine Palms, California
As lovers of the outdoors, Kristine de Leon and Mike Allen wed at their favorite natural destination in Southern California: Joshua Tree National Park. A colorful invitation with a custom map, designed by Kristine, introduced the wedding to guests. The day started with a traditional ceremony at a...
A Modern Desert Wedding at Hey Babe Ranch in Alpine, California
Linda Pheng describes her wedding to Gary Pheng as "bohemian with a pinch of eclectic, minimalistic, rustic and modern vibes." The fashion choices completely catered to the theme—Linda wore a vintage-inspired long-sleeve dress with a gold head chain, while Gary donned a velvet jacket. The jacket ...
A Vibrant Multicultural Destination Wedding at Playa Fiesta Hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Mariecar Frias and Jason Sharma’s winter wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was a celebration of color and their Filipino and Indian heritage. “We chose to do a destination wedding because as much as it was our wedding, we wanted everyone to feel like they were on vacation too!” Mariecar says. “P...
A Mountain-Chic Multicultural Polynesian Wedding at Quiet Meadow Farm in Mapleton, Utah
After meeting on Tinder, Kourtney Finch (23 and a receptionist) bonded with Fonoivasa Mata'afa (22 and a solar panel engineer) over their love of laughter, family and dance. They married in the LDS Church and celebrated with a lively, multicultural reception for 200 at Quiet Meadow Farm in Maplet...
A Personalized, Neon Wedding at Shoal Crossing Event Center in Austin, Texas
Jan Abasolo (34 and a senior account manager) and Gerry Mantaring’s (34 and a procurement supervisor) Valentine’s Day wedding at the Shoal Crossing Event Center was full of bright color and personalized touches. Instead of the expected palette of red, white and pink hues, the couple looked to vib...
A Nautical Beach Wedding at The State Room in Ship Bottom, New Jersey
Inspired by their location, Long Beach Island, Kaitlin Graf (24 and a claims specialist) and Bryan Agulto (32 and a produce manager) chose a nautical theme complete with starfish, Sperry Top-siders and Adirondack chairs for their Jersey shore wedding. Pops of navy, burlap accents and seersucker d...
A Traditional Filipino Wedding at Bridgeview Yacht Club in Island Park, New York
Every detail surrounding Rhea (27 and a registered nurse) and Daryl Villavicencio's (26 and a technician) waterfront wedding in Island Park was the epitome of classic. from Daryl's black Hugo Boss tuxedo to the couple's elegant ivory invitation suite. "We were gravitating toward a classic black-a...