Lauren & Paul: A Pink Wedding in Austin, TX

Lauren and Paul wanted a wedding celebration that reflected their personalities. And with a lot of help from a wedding planner (and support from family), they were able to achieve just that. The first step came with choosing a palette to pull it all together -- pink, pink, and more pink. THE BRI...

Valerie & Benjamin: A Formal Wedding in Cerrillos, NM

After months of eyeing one another across college classrooms, Valerie Yarberry and Benjamin Larking shared their first date over a slice at a local pizzeria. We rode on his motorcycle, remembers Valerie, and we've been inseparable since that day! The Bride Valerie Nicole Yarberry, 23, student an...

Aristea & Enzo: An Urban Wedding in New York, NY

While their wedding felt magical, there's also the magic of the movies behind Aristea and Enzo's relationship. What started as a simple introduction eventually blossomed into an engagement, and continued with a celebration that all would agree is a true romance. The Bride Aristea Zaharopoulos ...

Stephanie & Dan: A Beach Wedding in Cape May, NJ

Stephanie and Dan wanted a sunset-inspired soiree, and found the ideal location in Cape May Courthouse. A mix of pinks, salmons, oranges, and yellows set the tone for the beachside wedding. The Bride Stephanie Guiney The Groom Dan Lanchoney The Date October 2 Stephanie and Dan's true love for t...

Julie & Andrew: A Formal Wedding in Orlando, FL

Julie Fettig wasn't ready to meet Mr. Right, but fate (and her hair stylist) had other plans. Julie's stylist thought she'd be a perfect match with her husband's boss, Andrew Kjos, so she passed along Julie's number. Turns out she was right -- just six months after their first date, Andrew propos...

Amy & Brad: A Pink Wedding in St. Francisville, LA

With less than five weeks (!) to plan, Amy Bernhardt enlisted her wedding consultant mother, her childhood Girl Scout friends, and their mothers to pull together a hot pink, picture-perfect wedding at a moonlit Southern plantation. The Bride Amy Bernhardt, 21, student The Groom Brad Nelms, 30, p...

Elissa & Andy: A Summer Wedding in Omaha, NE

Family tradition was the theme of the day for the wedding of Elissa deFreese and Andy Marking. They were wed by her father in the church where her grandfather was formerly the pastor. THE BRIDE Elissa deFreese, 24, graphic artist THE GROOM Andy Marking, 24, respiratory therapist THE DATE Septe...

Lindsay & Kevin: A Pink Wedding in Culver, IN

Lindsay and Kevin personalized their lakeside celebration with a unique color scheme, flowers to match each bridesmaid, and a ceremony they kept open and inclusive, highlighted by a prayer they wrote themselves. The Bride Lindsay Combes, 28, social worker The Groom Kevin Ray, 30, materials mana...

Tammy & Ben: A Formal Wedding in Minnetonka, MN

An easygoing attitude and talented family and friends kept Tammy and Ben sane while planning their quietly elegant affair in Minnetonka. Ben was very easygoing about whatever I wanted, and my dad made sure every dream I had came true, Tammy says. The Bride Tammy Zywotko The Groom Benjamin Nye Th...

Danielle & David: An Outdoor Wedding in Lake Tahoe, NV

Danielle and David wed in a rustic lodge on Lake Tahoe. The Bride Danielle Fisher, 28 The Groom David Cole, 28 The Date June 20 David Cole planned three surprises for his college sweetheart Danielle Fisher: a weekend away, a rented beach house, and an elaborate scavenger hunt. The biggest bomb...

Tamara & Eric: An Outdoor Wedding in Malibu, CA

Tamara and Eric saw their vision of a bright tropical-theme affair—inspired by her childhood spent in California and Hawaii—come to life at a picturesque ranch tucked away in the Santa Monica Mountains. The Bride Tamara Fillhart The Groom Eric Smith The Date August 8 “It is the story of a missi...

Kristen & Justin: An Outdoor Wedding in Huntington Beach, CA

Kristen Oldham met her soul mate when she was just a teenager herself. She and Justin Giordani began dating their junior year in high school. He was always the guy friend of mine that I knew would be the best boyfriend, she remembers. THE BRIDE Kristen Oldham, 27, beauty director for Seventeen ...

Yuuko & Russell: A Destination Wedding in Half Moon Bay, CA

San Francisco transplants Yuuko and Russ wanted to share the beauty of the Bay Area with their out-of-town guests, so they planned a weekend celebration that included a Chinese banquet, vineyard tours, and an intimate wedding in Half Moon Bay. The Bride Yuuko Uchikoshi The Groom Russell (Russ) T...

Jennifer & Matthew: An Outdoor Wedding in Yardley, PA

Riotous color and funky details could be found throughout Jennifer and Matthew’s wedding – from handmade stained glass invitations to contemporary tabletops. THE BRIDE Jennifer Bateman THE GROOM Matthew Lynn THE DATE July 3 Jennifer, 28, a design consultant, is a do-it-yourself bride to the ex...

Jessica & Matt: A Casual Wedding in Boulder, CO

A little rain couldn’t dampen Jessica and Matt’s wedding. The laid back couple just moved their celebration beneath the shelter of a pavilion and exchanged vows with the dramatic sounds of thunder and lightning in the background. The Bride Jessica Lampe The Groom Matt Klasnick The Date June 19 ...

Katy & Andrew: A Formal Wedding in Telluride, CO

New Yorkers Katy and Andrew returned to the Telluride resort where they first met for a spectacular black-tie affair infused with bold colors. The Bride Kathleen (Katy) Kingsford The Groom Andrew Weber The Date July 17 A massage therapist and entrepreneur Katy, 26, needed time to rest her achi...

Barbara & Aaron: An Outdoor Wedding in Keystone, CO

It must have been the margaritas. After getting each other's email addresses from a mutual friend, Boulder undergrad, Barbara exchanged messages with Aaron agreeing to drive him from the airport to Breckenridge where he could fulfill his lifelong dream to live in Colorado. THE BRIDE Barbara Rag...

Susan & Sean: A Cultural Wedding in Blaine, WA

Susan and Sean knew that a small, simple wedding would suit them best. “As long as we’re married at the end of the day and no guest goes home hungry, we’ll be happy,” was how Sean summed up his goals. The Bride Susan Li, a 30-year-old physician The Groom Sean Kincaid, a 32-year-old anesthesiolog...

Julie & Paul: An Outdoor Wedding in Nevada City, CA

Deciding on a venue was the easy part -- Julie Elliott had her heart set on getting married outside her family's home in picturesque Nevada City. The problem was that Julie and her fiance Paul Jarratt quickly learned that living in London and planning a wedding in California was no small task. Bu...

Andrea and Bryan: An Outdoor Wedding in Austin, TX

Andrea and Bryan's wedding dazzled with vintage style long after the lights were knocked out by inclement weather. The Bride Andrea Brown, 31 The Groom Bryan Moore, 31 The Date May 29 High school sweethearts Andrea and Bryan dated into college, and then, like many couples, decided to “see what...

Lee & Jeffrey: An Outdoor Wedding in Dallas, TX

Neither Lee nor Frank (Jeffrey) expected any romance to blossom during a night out with some friends. Both had recently gotten out of long-term relationships and neither was looking to embark on a new one. But as Lee puts it, “The minute we started talking, it was like the world stopped. We ignor...

Josephine & Chris: An Outdoor Wedding in Denver, CO

Josephine and Chris designed a celebration that would reflect their personal style as well as their deep appreciation for Eastern religions. “We wanted it to reflect our philosophical outlook and our passions,” the bride explains. “Sleek lines and sensual details for a casual yet refined feeling....

Hannah & Samuel: A Formal Wedding in Wilmington, DE

Hannah and Sam kept things classic for their autumn wedding, which was filled with lush roses and a soft, neutral color palette that perfectly complemented the Gold Ballroom. THE BRIDE Hannah Lee THE GROOM Samuel (Sam) Park THE DATE September 17 Fate seems to play a role in bringing many a coup...