Jennifer & Frank: A Formal Wedding in Boston, MA
Guests riding alongside bride Jennifer Vargish on the day of her autumn wedding were greeted unexpectedly by a small monarch butterfly -- an occurrence they assured her was a symbol of good luck. It flew into the trolley and rode with the crowd to an event planned around an exotic Asian theme. T...
Ilona & Benjamin: A Winter Wedding in Livingston, NJ
When Benjamin Thurman found himself unemployed, he decided to take a road trip for a few months to get away from it all. After putting 13,000 miles on his car in two months, Ben returned to New Jersey and unexpectedly came to a crossroads -- once he set eyes on Ilona Bondar, there was no turning ...
Hedy Lynn & John: A Fall Wedding in Greenbelt, MD
I always dreamed my wedding day would be like a fairy tale, but after the events of September 11, I was afraid that my dream wedding wouldn't come true, says Hedy Lynn. Although many were afraid to fly, my family and friends came through. I had guests that drove in from Texas, Michigan, Colorado,...
Kendra & Trey in Upper Marlboro, MD
There were many reasons that Kendra's mother walked her only child down the aisle to marry Trey. One of them was because if it weren't for Mom, the two never would have met. THE BRIDE Kendra Willey, 25, courtroom clerk THE GROOM Trey Hines, 29, police officer THE DATE October 7 Kendra and Trey...
Susan & Thomas: An Urban Wedding in Washington, DC
Sometimes, it's not what you know, it's who you know -- just ask Susan Pujari and Thomas Novak. The Bride Susan Pujari, 28, physician The Groom Thomas Novak, 29, physician The Date April 5 Six degrees of separation eventually brought Susan and Thomas into each other's lives. Tom went to medical...
Allison & Joe: A Formal Wedding in Westbrook, CT
Allison Oliver and Joe Salvati often found themselves deep in water-cooler conversation when they worked together at the same office. Three and a half years later Joe whisked Allison away on an over-the-top surprise proposal trip to Grand Cayman. THE BRIDE Allison Oliver, 34, owner of an event a...
TeCe & Curtis: A Formal Wedding in Overland Park, KS
TeCe and Curtis were inspired by the city in planning their wedding in Overland Park. The Bride TeCe Concannon, 27, staffing manager The Groom Curtis Hunt, 27, sales manager The Date October 4 TeCe Concannon and Curtis Hunt wanted a picture-perfect wedding. Returning to their hometown, Kansas ...
Amy & Bill: A Formal Wedding in San Jose, CA
From the bride's customized sweat suit and bling-bling bouquet to the ceremony's overflowing aisle petals and crisp white parasols, Amy and Bill put their personal stamp on their love-filled wedding. The Bride Amy Harvey, 27, software sales executive The Groom Bill Hu, 29, business executive The...
Krisa & Taylor: A Formal Wedding in Vicksburg, MS
Krisa and Taylor hosted two receptions and focused on the color red to add romance to their wedding in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Bride Krisa Warnock, 25, an information assurance specialist The Groom Taylor Rowland, 26, a bankruptcy specialist The Date September 20 Though their friendship did...
Amy & John: A Formal Wedding in Farmington Hills, MI
It's a good thing for John Slitti that Amy Otsuji is a very forgiving person. The two met at a club, where John, an electrical engineer, was watching a Wings game with a friend, and Amy, an exercise physiologist, was doing the same with her friend. THE BRIDE Amy Otsuji THE GROOM John Slitti THE...
Deanna & Mike: A Red Wedding in York Harbor, ME
From bright sunflowers to crisp fall apples, Deanna and Mike's wedding celebrate their love of the season -- and each other. The Bride Deanna Lanzilli, 28, children's boutique sales The Groom Michael Nolan, 30, software sales The Date October 10 Deanna and Mike got engaged the Cliff House Reso...
Jennifer & Dave: A Destination Wedding in Waikoloa, HI
Planning a wedding in paradise can be perfectly pain-free. Just ask Jennifer and Dave -- the awe-inspiring Hawaiian setting (and their island consultant) took care of beautifying their small sunset celebration. The Bride Jennifer R. Anderson, 31, airline pilot The Groom Dave M. Szabo, 32, airlin...
Lillie & Matthew: A Colorful Wedding in San Diego, CA
When Lillie and Matthew went to an architecture exhibit at the Bradbury Building in Los Angeles, Matt pulled Lillie aside to show her around the second floor, planning on a surprise proposal in private. His plot hit a snag, however, when the pair found the second floor closed to the public. The...
Becky & Eric: A Red Wedding in Santa Barbara, CA
After finding a unique, Spanish-style reception venue, Becky and Eric added a little Latin flair to their wedding style. The Bride Becky Evans, 27, operations manager for a family-run business The Groom Eric Scholten, 28, aerospace engineer The Date September 28
Emily & Brian: A Winter Wedding in Vail, CO
From a mountain casual celebration to an all-out opulent affair, Emily Harrison, Brian Sullivan, and their 300 guests took over a tony ski town. The Bride Emily Harrison, public relations consultant The Groom Brian Sullivan, private equity manager The Date February 15 Emily and Brian, both of L...
Cathy & Carey: A Red Wedding in Snoqualmie, WA
A romantic and unexpected proposal lead to Cathy and Carey's joyful, colorful wedding celebration in the Washington countryside. THE BRIDE Cathy Chang, a teacher THE GROOM Carey Lee, a dental sales representative THE DATE July 27 Carey was going on a business trip. That was nothing unusual, an...
Kiley & Andrew: A Winter Wedding in Breckenridge, CO
Kiley and Andrew's winter destination wedding in Colorado was filled with snow, candlelight, and Christmas cheer. THE BRIDE Kiley Conrad THE GROOM Andrew Jones THE DATE December 17 One Friday night, Kiley, then a candidate for a Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Kansas, was appropriately...
Tobi & David: A Red Wedding in Denver, CO
I had to propose at the beginning of the meal, says David, remembering Papillon Cafe, the Denver restaurant where he asked Tobi to marry him. I never would have been able to eat otherwise. The Bride Hee Won Tobi Yum, an interior designer The Groom David Krauss, an engineer The Date April 21 Th...
Jennifer & Robert: A Fall Wedding in Chalk Hill, PA
Jennifer King sailed through the morning of her wedding day with the peaceful, steady composure that most brides can only hope for. Her mother fussed, her sister (also her matron of honor) got excited, but Jennifer refused to let anything throw her aura of calm. THE BRIDE Jennifer King THE GROOM...
Amy & Stan: A Formal Wedding in Detroit, MI
Amy and Stan shared a favorite tune all the way to the altar in Detroit. The Bride Amy Burke, 27 The Groom Stan Kulikowski, 27 The Date October 25 Amy Burke knew she had scored when a friend who couldn't attend a Barenaked Ladies concert offered her the ticket. Joining her friend's group for th...
Valerie & Joseph: A Modern Wedding in Waikiki Beach, HI
It sounds more like a movie script than real life, but Valerie and Joe first met after she got into a fender bender one Christmas Eve. My friend gave me the number of someone who could fix my Porsche, and it was Joe's, remembers Valerie. His shop was all the way on the other side of the island, t...
Harper & Adam: A Fall Wedding in Tucson, AZ
Harper, a full time student and future United States Air Force officer, and Adam, a noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force, celebrated their marriage with a magnificent fall fete in Tucson. The Bride Harper Krizman, 27 The Groom Adam Vaughn, 28 The Date September 21 I told him ...
Erica & Michael: A Fall Wedding in Chicago, IL
After falling in love at Southern Illinois University, Erica and Michael started their lives together in Chicago. Erica was completely surprised when she came home one evening and walked into an apartment full of glowing candles and rose petals. Michael greeted her at the door, dropped to one kne...