This Couple's Elegantly Emerald Wedding at Prospect Park Boathouse in Brooklyn, New York, Is Timeless
Oliver Saikaly and Nicholas Deising's love story began with a chance encounter through mutual friends during college. As their relationship blossomed, Oliver devised a secret plan for a breathtaking proposal that was sure to knock his beloved's socks off. "Originally, I wanted to surprise Nick wi...
Sea Lions Made a Special Appearance at This Couple's Central Park Zoo Wedding in New York City
Animals have, in one way or another, always cropped up during pivotal points of Nicole Hawkins and Jack Metelski’s relationship. Sitting next to one another in a psychology class at Colgate University, Jack’s critter-adorned socks were their very first topic of conversation. Years later, when he ...
One Couple's Enchanted Forest Wedding at Berkeley Botanical Gardens in Berkeley, California
Carly Stein, founder and CEO of Beekeeper’s Naturals, married Oliver Kremer, co-founder and former co-CEO of Dos Toros Taqueria, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain based in New York City, with a whimsical "enchanted forest"-themed wedding amongst the redwoods at the University of California B...
An Intimate Courthouse Elopement in Gibraltar With Doughnuts
Amid the pandemic, Gagan, whose from the United States, and Raj, whose from the United Kingdom, had been separated for almost a year due to travel and visa restrictions. At the last minute, when it was clear they could both safely travel to Gibraltar, Gagan and Raj decided to elope to the courtho...
A Romantic Autumn Elopement in New York City's Central Park
Although they live in California, Jessika and Alex love New York City and decided to elope in Central Park. "The inspiration behind our day was the balance of nature and the city, a space where we could truly be ourselves and embrace the quiet and busy energy together," explains the couple. "Our ...
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...
One Couple's Vintage-Meets-Boho Military Wedding at Green Gardens Farms in Battle Creek, Michigan
Mckayla and Jordan planned a boho-inspired wedding at Green Garden Farms in Battle Creek, Michigan, that began with a ceremony in a field and ended with a romantic reception in a greenhouse. At every step of the way, the couple's wedding was packed with personalization—from nods to Jordan's milit...
A Luxe Red-and-Gold Wedding at Peace Arch International Park in Blaine, Washington
Ayush and Apoorva chose a vibrant, luxe color palette of dark red and gold as a way to "embrace the park’s gorgeous surroundings and incorporate colors and a vibe that would work well with the outdoors. We took inspiration from the colors of the flowers, embraced the rustic vibe of the stage and ...
A Vibrant Emerald-and-Coral Wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida
Rachel and Eric's wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida, was bold and beautiful. The couple selected a vibrant emerald-and-coral color palette that informed much of the big day's aesthetic. "Our wedding day was amazing," recalls Rachel. "I had always envisioned an elegant bl...
One Couple's Enchanted Garden Wedding in Saugatuck, Michigan, With Woodland Details
Allie's parents have what they call a "gnome home" in Saugatuck, Michigan, near the shores of Lake Michigan where she and Eric tied the knot with an enchanted garden wedding. With the forest venue set, choosing a whimsical woodland theme was a simple choice for the duo's Michigan wedding. "Our we...
Guests Rode Roller Coasters at This Wedding at Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park
When it came to planning a memorable wedding, Taylor and Andrew had a distinct advantage: Taylor’s family owns Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park in Lakeview, Georgia. The couple wanted a wedding that they described as “formal fun.” Clad in black-tie dress, 225 guests rode a railway to a reception...
This Couple Hiked to Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park for Their Outdoorsy Elopement
When it came time to tie the knot, Margaret and Chris wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life so they decided to elope in one of the most picturesque spots imaginable—Yosemite National Park. Hiking has always been a central part of the couple's relationship (they got engage...
A Classic, Intimate Wedding at Maggie Daley Park in Chicago, Illinois, Focused on Family
Sydney and Todd, who first met at a wedding themselves, tied the knot with an intimate, family-only wedding at the Cancer Survivors' Garden in Chicago's Maggie Daley Park. Although the couple got engaged at the height of the pandemic, "it actually created the opportunity for us to lean into an in...
One Couple's Rustic Wedding at Eden Gardens State Park in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Even before they were engaged, Emily and Wade (Field) knew they’d return to Eden Gardens State Park one day for their wedding. “I love that while you’re still at the beach, it feels romantic and woodsy,” Emily says. Seven months after the proposal, the couple invited 225 guests to celebrate their...
One Couple's Peony-Packed Elopement in New York City's Central Park
Karen and Didier originally planned to wed in Montauk, New York, however, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the couple to postpone those plans. With their Montauk wedding off the table, Karen and Didier pivoted to an elopement in Central Park in the heart of New York City. “Getting married in Central ...
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...
The Bride Wore an Emerald Green Velvet Blazer for This Classic Fall Elopement in New York's Central Park
Since fall is their favorite season, Felicia and Nicolas decided to elope in New York City and said “I do” with the fall foliage of Central Park acting as a picturesque backdrop to the nuptials. The couple exchanged vows on the shore of The Lake before taking a stroll around the city to capture w...
This Wedding at Tehama Golf Club in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California, Had a Chic, Modern Color Palette
To complement their venue, Tehama Golf Club in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California, Nicole and Danny went with a wedding aesthetic that was "romantic yet moody, organic and a little wild," paired with a color palette of gray, black and white with "pops of blush to soften the look, and shiny disco balls...
Emerald Green Set the Tone at This Regal Wedding at Stone River in Columbia, South Carolina
Despite the ongoing pandemic and a postponement from their original wedding date, Asha and Zane were able to celebrate in style with a romantic-meets-glam wedding without too many changes thanks to their outdoor ceremony spot overlooking a river and a spacious reception venue that allowed for ple...
A DIY Picnic Wedding at Prospect Park in Brooklyn
For Brooklynites, summer days spent hanging out at Prospect Park are a quintessential part of life in the borough. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Karolena and Hamade were able to celebrate their marriage safely with a laid-back picnic in Prospect Park that was filled with nods to Brooklyn...
An Intimate Family-Focused Minimony at the World Peace Rose Gardens in Sacramento, California
Alexia and Bryan wed in an intimate minimony surrounded by a limited number of friends and family, an abundance of fragrant roses and endless love. While the COVID-19 pandemic forced the couple to change their wedding plans, Alexia and Bryan look back on their joy-filled wedding day at the World ...
An Intimate Elopement in Downtown Boston Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jessica and Navil were just two weeks away from their wedding when they made the difficult call to postpone it, as a result of the pandemic. "All the details were already planned out. When we decided to elope, we also decided that we would eventually have a second wedding, the wedding we had been...
This Wedding at Lighthouse Point Park in Connecticut Drew Inspiration From the Caribbean
“We wanted everything to be airy, colorful and fun,” Alexandra (Alex) Malebranche says of her wedding to Nathaniel (Nate) Koonce II. They pulled inspiration for their untraditional day from the Museum of Ice Cream and the Color Factory in San Francisco. To keep things casual, the couple served up...