Preppy Wedding Photos

A Classic Tented Wedding at Private Residence in Connecticut

Simple, clean and slightly unique were three design requirements for Caroline (28 and a writer) and Rory (27 and an MBA candidate) who wed in Caroline's parents' backyard. Classic arrangements of hydrangeas, roses and peonies helped the couple pull off an elegant backyard wedding for the books.  ...

A Preppy-Glam Wedding at Bacco Ristorante in Southfield, Michigan

With a formal yet fuss-free fete in mind, Elyse Samardzich and Dan Oyer (who both work in finance) combined striped linens with mirrored accents, black flatware and equestrian-inspired details. “One of our first dates together was at a racetrack, so we came up with a ‘lucky in love’ theme,” Elyse...

A Colorful, Preppy Wedding at the Cincinnati Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio

Caroline Kalnow (29 and a manager and buyer at a boutique) and Amir Shemony (35 and a director of merchandise) relied on a pastel palette and undone, organic arrangements to give the Cincinnati Country Club an airy, lush look they referred to simply as “alfresco.” “My mother has always been a gar...

A Bright, Preppy-Chic Wedding at The Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, Connecticut

Inspired by their love of books and bright, bold color, Taylor Tomlinson and Conor Sullivan planned a vibrant, preppy-chic soiree at the Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, Connecticut. “Conor and I are both high school English teachers, and on our second date we went to a book store where he read m...

A Colorful, Flower-Filled Wedding at Cincinnati Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio

Inspired by the spring season, Libby Ferguson (29 an advertising account executive) and Chris Mock (31 a senior designer) looked to a vivid palette of periwinkle, pink, yellow and orange to create an ultra-colorful soiree at Libby's family’s country club. “Although the venue was formal, we wanted...

A Preppy Backyard Wedding at a Private Residence in Landgrove, Vermont

Holly Donaldson (27 and a development officer) and Adam Casella (28 and an MBA candidate) met through mutual friends.  Inspired by the natural beauty of Vermont’s landscape, Holly and Adam planned a backyard bash that was equal parts elegant and effortlessly chic.  “We really wanted to embrace th...

A Preppy, Mountain Wedding at SaddleRidge in Beaver Creek, Colorado

Natalie Jacobs (28 and an assurance manager) and Tevas Everett (28 and an entrepreneur) met as students at The University of Texas. Once engaged, the two landed on Beaver Creek, Colorado as the wedding location almost instantly, then the color palette materialized nearly as quickly: Natalie's ros...

A Blush, Preppy Wedding at Chase Tower Sky Lobby in Dallas, Texas

Caitlin Locke (26 and an event specialist) and Jordan Barberio (26 and a vice president at a music company) threw a traditional celebration with an elegant twist. “I wanted to create something that was timeless," Caitlin says of her wedding vision. "I did not want to look back years from now and ...

A Playful, Vibrant Wedding at The Room on Main in Dallas, Texas

Erin Wong (29 and an accountant) and David Burford (35 and a portfolio manager) planned a Kate Spade-inspired fete with a vibrant palette of gold, purple and red and plenty of fun-filled touches. The couple revealed their whimsical theme with custom invitations by Laura Biggins of By Invitation O...

A Bright Caribbean-Influenced Lowcountry Wedding at Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina

While vacationing with friends in the Virgin Islands, Lesley Grabias (35 and a special-events coordinator for the U.S. Capitol) met David Hail (42 and the director of sales and marketing for the Country Club of Fairfax) on a tropical golf course. The two instantly knew that they had found much mo...

A Preppy Nautical Wedding at Cottage on the Creek in Charleston, South Carolina

Callie Peacock (24 and an international business analyst) and Brian Eggleston (24 and a software consultant) met in school at Stetson University in Florida, while Brian was on the baseball team and Callie was working as a baseball announcer. The duo threw a preppy Southern wedding focused on naut...

A Preppy, Lilly Pulitzer–Inspired Wedding at a Private Residence in Atherton, California

Alyssa Mitchell (30 and an executive assistant) and Jason Shamus (27 and an agency development manager) were married at her family home. "I always dreamed that I would be married there, in our garden," Alyssa says. "After watching 'Father of the Bride' about 50 times, I became more convinced than...

A Preppy Wedding at the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire

Sometimes the best things happen when you least expect it. That was certainly the case for Jenna Stark (27 and a psychotherapist) and Matt Antle (29 and a bank analyst). The pair met by chance on a transatlantic flight to London, England, where they both going to study abroad. Eight years later, ...

A Colorful, Classic Wedding at Bridgeview Yacht Club in Island Park, New York

Maura Feil (29 and works in marketing) and Steven Nevolis (28 and a lawyer) planned a classic fete with a bright, cheerful palette of red, pink and navy for their fall wedding in Maura’s hometown of Island Park, New York. The pair said “I do” in the same church that Maura’s parents had been marri...

A Kate Spade-Inspired Napa Valley Wedding at Solage Calistoga in Calistoga, California

Alexandra “Alex” Sklavos (32 and a makeup artist) and Myles McCormick (44 and an entrepreneur) met while working in London, England. Myles, from California, and Alex, originally from Australia, became good friends before their relationship evolved into something more. “Contemplating a relationshi...

A Classic Nautical Wedding at One Fish Two Fish in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Vicki Sloboda (24 and a special ed teacher) and Brendan Shay (25 and Navy officer) used their love for the beach and Brendan’s nautical career as inspirations for their nautical nuptials in Virginia Beach, Virginia. After exchanging vows during Mass at Star of the Sea Catholic Church, a celebrato...

Outer Banks Wedding at Pirate's Cove Marina in Manteo, North Carolina

A seaside wedding on a beautiful marina surrounded by sport-fishing boats created the perfect resort feel that Caroline Hoppe (29 and a nursing student) and Brian Driscoll (29 and a general contractor) desired. “Our families and guests were able to rent houses or condos for the week or just a few...

A Preppy, Lilly Pulitzer-Inspired Wedding at Thomas Bennett House in Charleston, South Carolina

When Katie Driscoll (27 and a business owner) and David Morris (33 and a business owner) tell people they met on a blind date, there's always a moment of surprise when they explain that they weren't technically on the date together. In fact, Katie’s coworker was on a blind date with David when sh...

Outer Banks Wedding at Pirate's Cove Marina in Manteo, North Carolina

A seaside wedding on a beautiful marina surrounded by sport-fishing boats created the perfect resort feel that Caroline Hoppe (29 and a nursing student) and Brian Driscoll (29 and a general contractor) desired. “Our families and guests were able to rent houses or condos for the week or just a few...

A Preppy Wedding at Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg, New Jersey

A self-proclaimed simple couple, Caitlin (27 and a middle school teacher) and Brian (27 and an accountant) chose a clean and classic approach to their wedding at Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg, New Jersey. “We are not the ballroom, chandelier type of couple,” Caitlin says. The couple pulled off t...

A Bright Caribbean-Influenced Lowcountry Wedding at Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina

While vacationing with friends in the Virgin Islands, Lesley Grabias (35 and a special-events coordinator for the U.S. Capitol) met David Hail (42 and the director of sales and marketing for the Country Club of Fairfax) on a tropical golf course. The two instantly knew that they had found much mo...

A Kate Spade–Inspired Wedding at the Wellshire Inn in Denver, Colorado

Jennifer Allen (31 and a frozen yogurt shop owner) and Shane Alexander (28 and a wine distributor) first hit it off at dinner with mutual friends, where he noticed her Kate Spade piano keys clutch and asked if he could "tickle her ivories." Based on that quirky first impression, the couple took t...

A Romantic Vintage Wedding at 108 Budleigh in Manteo, North Carolina

Elizabeth Gamiel (29 and works in elementary education) and Bailey Daniels’ (28 and a commercial fisherman) entire wedding was inspired by Elizabeth’s Stella York ball gown. "It's a stunning shade of champagne pink, but looks different shades in different light," Elizabeth says. "The top is lace,...