Restaurant Wedding Photos

A Romantic Rooftop Terrace Wedding at Grace in Portland, Maine

Canada-based couple Kyla Fraser (32 and a client service representative) and Struan Smith (31 and a lawyer) headed south of the border for an intimate, fun-filled celebration with their closest family and friends. Kyla and Struan made the decision to wed in Portland, Maine, despite having only vi...

A Delicate, Secret Garden Wedding at Battello in Jersey City, New Jersey

Catherine Cao (28 and an interior designer) and Norman Ha (31 and also an interior designer) used flowers to transform the loft venue into the secret garden from Catherine’s childhood fantasy. “I had a dream as a child of getting lost in the forest and stumbling upon a lush green area surrounded ...

A Rustic, Romantic Wedding at High West Distillery in Park City, Utah

Linda and Justin Lew whisked their family and friends off to the Park City, Utah, for their summer wedding at the celebrated High West Distillery.<br><br>“Since it was the first time the majority of our guests had visited Utah, we wanted to have our events at a variety of locations utilizing the ...

An Elegant Elopement at Park Avenue in New York City, New York

For their “I dos,” Nana Chang and Jeremy Shaw planned an intimate elopement in New York City with a handful of their closest family and friends.<br><br>The day kicked off with a stroll through Brooklyn, where the couple posed for pictures against the iconic Manhattan skyline. The pair then joined...

A Modern Glam Wedding at Pazzo's in Chicago, Illinois

Felicia Muse (28 and works in procurement) and Bart Bullock (27 and works in chemical engineering) went to preschool together and reconnected years later, so they wanted their wedding venue to look and feel as special as their love story. After visiting Pazzo's at 311 in downtown Chicago, the cou...

A “Tree of Life”-Inspired Wedding at Il Mercato in New Orleans, Louisiana

Former New Orleans, Louisiana, residents Chanel Brennan (28 and a preschool teacher) and Navid Brewster (31 and a lawyer) returned to the Big Easy with friends and family in tow for a destination wedding in the picturesque Garden District. “Man, did we live it up those few years,” Chanel says of ...

A Casual Courthouse Ceremony at the Capital Grille in Raleigh, North Carolina

Andy Vu (29 and a software developer) and Daniel Moose (30 and a lawyer) waited 11 years to legally tie the knot. "We wanted an elegant wedding with our closest friends,” Andy says. Since the couple couldn't decide who of their five guests should hand them the rings, they had the magistrate pull ...

A Glamorous Waterfront Wedding at Coasterra in San Diego, California

Alyssa Robinson (26 and an executive recruiter) and Matthew Berardi (32 and a director of sales) met at a bar on New Year’s Day. “He made me laugh right off the bat,” Alyssa says. “We’ve been inseparable from that point on.” Alyssa and Matthew added romantic garden details to their modern restaur...

A Simple Blush and Gold Wedding at Cafe Lurcat in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ashley Johnson (27 and a senior program evaluator) and Daniel ("Danny") Ryan (27 and a senior software engineer) met in college. For their post-grad wedding, they chose to stick to simplistic shades of white, blush and gold.  “Our desire was to have a fun but not too fancy celebration,” Ashley sa...

A Romantic Winter Wedding at The Liberty House Restaurant in Jersey City, New Jersey

Bevin Stella (31 and a senior marketing manager at The Knot) and  Matt Wheeler (33 and cofounder of SportsRecruits) met through mutual friends.  The couple used dark jewel tones and earthy elements including figs and berries to bring a luxe, wintry vibe to their nuptials. Bevin’s friend designed ...

A Contemporary, Rustic-Chic Wedding at Couloir Restaurant in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

With the help of the planning pros at Simply Grand Events, Cassie LaMendola and Matthew Morgan hosted a contemporary garden party that exuded organic elegance.<br><br>While the natural beauty of Jackson Hole’s mountainous landscape served as the centerpiece for the ceremony, Cassie and Matthew’s ...

An Elegant Restaurant Wedding at Oxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida

Carmen Griffin ( 34 and a high school music teacher) and Jacqueline (Jackie) Maldonado (36 and a pediatric registered nurse) met through Jackie’s teenage daughter.  Vintage elements reigned supreme at Carmen and Jackie’s romantic bookstore wedding. They let seasonal colors lead the way, opting fo...

An Ombré Spring Wedding at Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington

Punchy pops of purple, ombré accents and a unique distillery backdrop injected Morgan Youngs and John Butterfield’s spring wedding with plenty of personal flair.<br><br>The day unfolded at the Westland Distillery in Seattle, kicking off with an intimate ceremony in the cask room, followed by cock...

A Romantic Restaurant Wedding at Tiny Boxwoods in Houston, Texas

 Leslie Gemarino ( 31 and an eighth grade English teacher)and Zachary Schwarz, (31 and a history teacher and soccer coach)  drew wedding design inspiration from their venue and crafted a charming garden wedding with soft hues and homespun details.Looking to set a relaxed tone for their day, the c...

A Modern Wedding at Willow in St. Louis, Missouri

Annie Purcell (36, and an actress) and Michael Salinas, (34 and an actor) met while Annie was performing in a play at the Denver Center Theatre. The theatrical pair planned an entertaining fete filled with live music, jewel-tone details and verdant garlands. The couple decided early on that they ...

An Intimate, Rustic Elopement at Fadó Irish Pub in Denver, Colorado

Courtney Convry (25 and a registered nurse) and Taeo Hong’s (29 and a Comcast technician) intimate mountaintop wedding in Boulder was followed by a reception at an Irish pub in downtown Denver.<br><br>Pulling the wedding together in just three months, the couple incorporated both breathtaking vie...

An Elegant, Classic Wedding at the John Wright Restaurant in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania

Catie Eckman (23 and a human resources associate) and Jordan Wingenroth (25 and a project manager) wanted a timeless and understated affair. “We relied on earthy florals, swags of leafy garlands and soft candlelight as the main décor,” Catie says of decking out the industrial-chic space.<br><br>W...

A Vibrant Spanish Tile Themed Wedding at The Garlic Press in Midland, Texas

Gerenda Lea Johnson (37 and a pastry chef) and Joshua Scott Washburn (44 and an executive chef) cooked up a DIY wedding at their Midland restaurant, accented with colorful Spanish, Moroccan and Mexican textiles.<br><br>A bright color palette included burgundy, teal, eggplant, golden yellow, olive...

A Relaxed, Nautical Wedding at Hank's Pasta Bar in Alexandria, Virginia

Jamie Leeds (54 and a restauranteur) and Tina McDaniel (40 and a communications consultant) embraced their love of the sea with a cool color palette for their nuptials in Jamie’s newest restaurant.<br><br>“We chose the restaurant to christen the space with love, joy and happiness,” Jamie says of ...

A Cozy, Romantic Winter Wedding at Monday Night Brewing in Atlanta, Georgia

Elizabeth (Betsy) Stepanek (27 and an oncology nurse) and Anthony (Tony) Davenport’s (25 and a sailor) winter wedding exuded a cozy vibe, thanks to warm wood accents, string lights and a s’mores station.<br><br>“Tony loves beer, so when I presented him with the idea of a brewery wedding, he got r...

A Beer-Centric Boho Wedding at Radegast Hall & Biergarten in Brooklyn, New York

Embracing their love of beer, Amanda Markoya (30 and a makeup artist) and Charlie Anderson (33 and a cinematographer) threw a low-key, intimate wedding celebration at Radegast Hall &amp; Biergarten in Brooklyn, New York. “Charlie and I really love to go to beer gardens,” Amanda says. “We are even...

An Intimate Garden-Inspired Wedding at Tiny Boxwoods in Houston, Texas

Playing off the natural beauty of the venue, Nicole Maples (31 and a clinical social worker) and Bruce Bush (32created a casual yet romantic feel in an intimate garden setting.<br><br>Early in their relationship, Bruce took Nicole to Tiny Boxwoods — a restaurant beloved by Houstonians — and it qu...

A Colorful Brunch Wedding at the Wine Loft in Birmingham, Alabama

Mary Frances Bennett (26 and a floral event specialist) wed Brennan Vaughn (32 and a chemical engineer) in a brightly colored summertime brunch wedding at the Wine Loft in Birmingham, Alabama. “Flowers inspired my style. Since I'm in the floral industry, I always see muted color tones come across...