Debra & Paul: A Casual Wedding in St. Paul, MN
With a decor of stately columns, marble accents, and antique lamps and furnishings, the James J. Hill Reference Library, Debra and Paul believed, was a masterpiece all on its own. But when they caught a glimpse of the recently renovated library, it was love at first sight. THE BRIDE Debra Asplu...
Cheryl & Damian: A Summer Wedding in Columbus, OH
Was it fate that brought Damian and Cheryl together? They met by chance when each was accompanying a friend who happened to have won the same local radio station prize-tickets to an Everclear contest and a key that might open the door to a new Honda. While neither friend won the car, Cheryl and D...
Jeannine & Thien: A Cultural Wedding in Arlington, TX
How do you top off 13 years of true love? High school sweethearts Jeannine and Thien did it with an enormous wedding celebration that blended Western, Chinese, and Vietnamese traditions. The Bride Jeannine Koay, 28, physician The Groom Thien Hoang, 29, small business owner The Date June 21
Sunny & Reynolds: An Outdoor Wedding in Bald Head Island, NC
After meeting and dating in San Francisco and spending the ski season at Lake Tahoe, Sunny Durack and Reynolds Maxwell took off to the California coast for a break in March. Sunny's expectations of a low-key expedition took a turn for the romantic when Reynolds pulled into Manka's Inverness Lodge...
Amanda & Alex: A Formal Wedding in Oakland, CA
Amanda Rybarczyk was surprised to find that her boyfriend, Alex Sadie, had arranged for two of her closest friends and their significant others to come to the Bay Area from the East Coast for a visit. She was even more surprised to find that they weren't just there to visit: Alex had arranged for...
Emily & Anthony: A Formal Wedding in Dayton, OH
A preference for contemporary elegance marked Emily and Anthony’s wedding day, and the clean lines and modern feel of The Dayton Art Institute set the tone for their sophisticated celebration. THE BRIDE Emily Stamas THE GROOM Anthony Shay THE DATE May 15 It’s an age-old story of triumph over tr...
Heather & John: A Casual Wedding in Kansas City, MO
Heather and John’s picture-perfect rose garden wedding was sophisticated and elegant, with a classic color palette of champagne and ivory. THE BRIDE Heather Tilly THE GROOM John Robertson IV THE DATE September 18 At the Have a Nice Day Café near Kansas City at a friend’s birthday party, Heathe...
Kirsten & Graham: A Beach Wedding in Provincetown, MA
She thought that they were headed from Chicago to Columbus, Ohio, for the University of Illinois vs. Ohio State football game. What Kirsten didn't realize was that they were never going to get out of the Windy City. THE BRIDE Kirsten Staaterman, 27, public relations THE GROOM Graham Nelson, 27,...
Sara & Jimmy: A Fall Wedding in Santa Barbara, CA
Like true Southern California natives, Jimmy and Sara met as students at the University of (you guessed it) Southern California. The Bride Sara Hsu, 27, student The Groom Jimmy Chang, 28, student The Date November 30 Sara was a freshman; Jimmy was a sophomore. After years of dating, the couple ...
Kim & Roberto: A Winter Weddings in Tucson, AZ
Roberto Valenzuela's high school crush on Kim Leung went unrequited for five years, until he won her heart for good in a prom-night proposal. THE BRIDE Kim Leung, 23, graduate student in materials science and engineering THE GROOM Roberto Valenzuela, 27, business high school teacher, classical ...
Guerdy & Russell: A Formal Wedding in Miami, FL
Back in their dating days, Guerdy Réjouis and Russell Abraira would drive past the Ancient Spanish Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux in North Miami Beach and say, This is the place where we will get married someday. The Bride Guerdy Réjouis, a social catering manager The Groom Russell Abrair...
Jyoti & Lan: A Cultural Wedding in Vacherie, LA
It was a prescription for love: Doctors Jyoti Sharma and Lan Pham celebrated both their marriage and cultural diversity in front of 120 friends and family members at a classic Louisiana plantation. The Bride Jyoti Sharma, 29, rehabilitation medicine physician The Groom Lan Pham, 30, internal med...
Kellita & Jock: A Spring Wedding in Oley, PA
Rustic elements combine with an earthy color palette for a wedding reminiscent of a spring garden in full bloom. The Bride Kellita Joanou, a 28-year-old merchandising coordinator for an accessory company The Groom Jock Thompson, a 33-year-old business developer for an apparel company The Date Ma...
Dalit & Zafi: A Cultural Wedding in Seagrove Beach, FL
What started as a friendship blossomed into much more for Dalit Lederman and Zafi Levy. The two met at a sports club in Israel, and quickly realized they had a lasting connection. Six years later, they were living in the United States when Zafi proposed in a helicopter overlooking the Hudson Rive...
Alem & Yohannes: A Cultural Wedding in Washington, DC
Alem Beshir and Yohannes Mariam joined more than their families at their 300-person superluxe wedding celebration -- they combined their Ethiopian and Mexican cultures at a beautiful art gallery in our nation's capital. The Bride Alem Beshir, 29, works in sales and marketing The Groom Yohannes M...
Nancy & Kenneth: A Winter Wedding in Yosemite, CA
Nancy Ng and Kenneth Law started out as an unlikely duo, but their shared passion for Yosemite blossomed into a love for one another. The Bride Nancy Ng, 27, a senior financial analyst The Groom Kenneth Law, 30, an online content manager The Date February 28 Nancy Ng and Kenneth Law didn't sta...
Kate & Adam: An Outdoor Wedding in San Diego, CA
As the sun set over the Pacific, Kate Stephany and Adam Guier, along with 150 guests, were thankful that back in college, Kate had finally mustered up the courage to make the first move. The Bride Kate Stephany, 26, executive assistant The Groom Adam Guier, 28, regional sales manager The Date ...
Stephanie & Josh: A Rustic Wedding in Stockton, NJ
Stephanie and Josh hosted their ceremony and reception at a historic mill overlooking the Delaware River. The Bride Stephanie Brunson, 34 The Groom Josh Matthews, 32 The Date September 1 Stephanie and Josh used the brilliant colors of the sunset to create wedding-day decor as vivid as a Van Gog...
Julie & Frank: A Formal Wedding in Columbus, OH
Though Julie and Frank Live in New York, they decided to marry in Julie’s Ohio hometown. A fantastic planner made the distance less daunting, and helped them create a fabulous multicolor celebration filled with personal touches. THE BRIDE Julie Solomon THE GROOM Frank Cohen THE DATE November 20 ...
Mary & Patrick: An Outdoor Wedding in Woodinville, WA
With a theme of simple elegance in mind, Mary and Pat planned their celebration at a very unballroom-like space: a restored 1910s schoolhouse surrounded by wildflowers. THE BRIDE Mary Conway, 24, a grad student THE GROOM Patrick (Pat) Mendenall, 28, a financial analyst THE DATE August 6 Mary an...
Aileen & Sandy: A Destination Wedding in Santa Rosa, CA
Aileen and Sandy found the ideal setting for their autumn wedding while vacationing in Napa Valley, and booked the picturesque venue before they were even engaged! THE BRIDE Aileen Anastacio THE GROOM Sandy Sandoval THE DATE September 23 It was just after Christmas 2002 when Aileen, a 34-year-o...
Kaye & Rhett: A Fall Wedding in Kansas City, MO
Kaye and Rhett met and fell in love in Kansas City, so they planned a fall affair that centered around the best the city has to offer. THE BRIDE Kaye Ness THE GROOM Rhett Belser THE DATE October 16 Rhett, a 30-year-old corporate safety manager, was never much of a dater, but he was intrigued by...
Gina & Jim: An Outdoor Wedding in Littleton, CO
With only eight months to plan, Gina and Jim pulled together an elegant fall-themed Friday night celebration. The Bride Gina Campbell The Groom James (Jim) Moore The Date September 3 Gina, 34 and an ob-gyn, had recently begun taking basic English-style riding lessons when her instructor (who w...