A Glamorous, Old-Hollywood-Inspired Wedding at Ellis Island in New York City

After an unforgettable trip through France, where David Carasso (32 and a project manager) asked Lauren Applebaum (32 and a media specialist) to marry him against a breathtaking backdrop of calm Mediterranean waters and the rolling hills of the Cote d’Azur, the pair returned home to plan a glamor...

A Simple, Romantic Wedding at Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle, Washington

Cheiu Van (37, a design project manager) and Brian Stabile (34, a film student) met online and had their first date at the farmer’s market where Brian sold bread. Not only did Cheiu keep Brian company, but stayed until closing and helped pack up the stall for the night. After closing up shop, the...

An Outdoor Animal Inspired Wedding at Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens in Santa Barbara, California

Ashley Porter (27 and an attorney) and Cameron Boulton (27 and an engineer) met while they were undergrads at the University of California, Santa Barbara. They went on their first date at Cold Spring Tavern up in the foothills and instantly realized a connection between them. The couple moved to ...

A Simple, Purple Wedding at Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara, California

Once this animal-loving couple found out they could have giraffes, elephants and other living creatures at their wedding, they sealed the deal at the Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara, California. “The presence of animals, including the feeding of the giraffes, was greatly representative of us a...

A Natural, Asian-Inspired Wedding at New River Gorge in Lansing, West Virginia

Since Lane Litz (29 and in education technology management) and Cameron Frecklington (34 and a journalist) met in China, they wanted to pay tribute to the place where their love story began. "We went for something original that reflected our story as a couple," Lane says. "Black and metals with s...

A Simple Brewery Wedding at Nickel Beer Company in Julian, California

Sarah Armstrong (25 and a hairstylist/makeup artist) and Kolton Wentworth (26 and in armed security) met through mutual friends at the San Diego bar In Cahoots. They hit it off and dated for the next six months before moving in together. On their two-year anniversary, Kolton proposed to Sarah as ...

A Geeky DIY Wedding at Odiorne State Park in Rye, New Hampshire

Jennifer Kneeland (33, a Business Analyst) and Jacob Paul (33, a Business Analyst) wanted their unique Odiorne State Park wedding celebrated three things: Fun, Games, and Nerdery. "We are both gamers and wanted to have our day reflect that," Jen says. The DIY decor was inspired by classic Nintend...

A Classy, Natural Wedding at Philadelphia Horticultural Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nicole Wilsker (29 and a nanny) and Adam Hines (36 and in finance) met while they were both working abroad in Sydney, Australia. Their first date lasted nine hours and included a coastal walk, swims at three different beaches, lunch, drinks and dinner. "I think we both knew we wanted a future tog...

A Bright, Romantic Wedding at Netherlands Carillon Park in Arlington, Virginia

Evelyn Heinemeier (27, business development manager) and Kurt Henderson (29, biorepository coordinator) met at a friend's Halloween party. Although everyone at the party egged them on to start dating from the get-go, they stayed friends for a year before becoming a couple. Two years later, on a t...

An Intimate, Spring Elopement at Shakespeare Garden in Central Park in New York City, New York

When planning their wedding, Michelle Jeans (40 and a sales manager) and Hugo Warnock (38 and a farmer) wanted to keep things simple and intimate. With a spring trip to New York City already in the works, the couple decided to make the most out of their holiday and tied the knot in the Big Apple....

A Classic Wedding at Valley Green Inn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kaleigh Meyer (25 and a mental-health therapist) and Brian Watson (26 and in the US Coast Guard) brought classic elegance to their woodsy wedding at Valley Green Inn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Because their venue was located in Wissahickon Valley Park, they were able to have a gorgeous, outdo...

A Romantic Neutral-Colored Wedding at South Park in Lawrence, Kansas

Letting the naturally beautiful and totally simple South Park space in Lawrence, Kansas, speak for itself, Meghan Flanders (30 and a lawyer) and Camron Flanders (30 and a software developer) had a soft, romantic wedding. Only 18 of their closest friends and family joined the...

A Garden-Inspired Wedding at Will Rogers Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

For high school sweethearts Kelley Olson (24 and a teacher) and Colby Connel (23 and a coach and teacher), there was no better place to get married than Will Rogers Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their day unfolded with an outdoor ceremony in the Charles E. Sparks Rose Gar...

A Classic Brunch Wedding at the French House in Cincinnati, Ohio

Seeking an outdoor location filled with natural beauty, Liz Rossi (29 and an art teacher) and Mike Riel (31 and a manager) came across the French House in Cincinnati, Ohio, that embodied the perfect intimate vibe for their garden-inspired brunch wedding. "The venue is a beau...

A Rustic Outdoor Wedding at Custer State Park in Custer, South Dakota

After getting engaged on the beach during a candlelit dinner in Puerto Vallarta, to-be-weds Kaylora (26) and Justin Thiry (26) quickly began planning a June back in their home state of South Dakota. And since the pair knew an outdoor wedding was a must, they looked to the Game Lodge in Custer Sta...

A Romantic, Pastel-Colored Wedding at Balboa Park in San Diego, California

Blush pink and olive green flowed throughout these outdoor nuptials between Nicky Ollerton (31) and Stephen Bush (29), creating a romantic atmosphere without sticking to a strict theme or style. Stephen's one request to get married by the sea came true at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park in San Diego, ...

A Woodsy Garden Wedding at Brown County State Park in Nashville, Indiana

Kenzie Guiver (22 and a teacher) and Evan Hoopfer (22 and a journalist) always loved taking long walks, hiking and enjoying nature at Brown County State Park in Nashville, Indiana. They loved it so much that they didn't even consider other venues when pla...

A Blue and Orange Playful Wedding at Toledo Zoo in Toledo, Ohio

All that Alicia Paree (29 and a restaurant manager) and Ryan Paree (27 and a law grad) wanted was a nontraditional wedding, and since they shared a love for the zoo and had family from Toledo, Ohio, having their wedding at the Toledo Zoo only made sense. "On a whim, before we were even engaged, w...

A Natural Wedding With a Vintage Twist at Stafford Lake Park in Novato, California

Although the bustling urban area was just miles away, this vintage wedding at Stafford Lake Park in Novato, California, couldn't have felt closer to nature. "The area is one of the Marin County parks, where my husband and I love spending time on the weekends as a way of getting out of the city," ...

A Rustic-Chic Barn Wedding at Along Came Trudy in Springfield, Oregon

The intimate orchards and rustic barn at Along Came Trudy in Springfield, Oregon, had a charming nature that welcomed everyone who stepped foot onto the property. "Fall is my favorite time of year, and I fell in love with this place the moment I saw it," Jamie Sogge (31 and ...

A Serene, Romantic Wedding at Succop Nature Park in Butler, Pennsylvania

The lush landscape surrounding the rustic build of the outdoor event shelter located at Succop Nature Park in Butler, Pennsylvania, created a serene atmosphere for this romantic wedding. Laura Butter (28 and a teacher) and Brian Showman (28 and in constru...

A Stunning, Sophisticated Wedding at Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia

Amanda del Busto (30 and an attorney) and Enmanuel (Manny) Suriel (30 and an entrepreneur) met through work and dated for six years before getting engaged. After Manny popped the question during a trip to New York City for their anniversary, the pair spent a year planning their sophisticated fall...

A Traditional Spring Wedding at Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn, New York

When Justina Chang (a business analyst) and Khai Hoang (a development manger) planned their elegant spring wedding, finding a venue that they truly connected with was a must. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden proved to be just that, the urban oasis offering a natural and romantic backdrop for the coupl...