Restaurant Wedding Photos

A Fiesta-Inspired Wedding at AvantGarden in Houston, Texas

Embracing their Southwestern roots, Adriana Gonzalez (26 and a retail manager) and Mike Cole (34 and a store leader) threw an elegant fiesta-inspired wedding complete with delicious Mexican food and drink, vibrant florals and cacti and succulent accents. “I was inspired by the bright colors that ...

A Cheerful Spring Wedding at Gandy Dancer in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Inspired by her favorite bloom, Jessica Johnson (35 and a physician) and Derek Thigpin (34 and a gastroenterologist) paired modern black-and-white accents with punchy pops of yellow. “We wanted it to look fun and approachable without feeling too stuffy,” Jessica Says of the day’s cheerful design....

A Romantic Winter Wedding at Union League Cafe in New Haven, Connecticut

Susan West (30 and a program coordinator of major gifts at Yale University) and Solomon Silber’s (32 and a musician and producer) winter wedding in New Haven, Connecticut, was the picture of old-world glamour, with a dramatic palette of burgundy, cranberry and soft pink, a lively brass band and p...

An Intimate Summer Wedding at Lucas Park Grille in St. Louis, Missouri

Stephanie Cooper (27 and a speech language pathologist) and Tim Brunt (27 and an account manager) became friends while attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, both moved to Florida after graduating (Stephanie for her master’s degree and Tim for work), then started dating. Tim p...

A Natural, Nautical Wedding at Boatwerks Event Center in Holland, Michigan

Four years after they met as undergraduates at Hope College, Clayton Sommers (26 and in software sales) proposed to Katlyn Prince (26 and an accountant) while the two were taking photos in their backyard one January evening. “It was just the two of us and our golden retriever, Bear,” Katlyn says....

A Black and Gold Wedding at the Caramel Room at Bissinger's in St. Louis, Missouri

When Whitley Lukes (27 and a customer service associate) and Carlo DiCarlo (28 and an aircraft dispatcher) changed their wedding vision from gray and coral to black and gold, everything fell into place. “It was just the touch I was looking for,” Whitley says of the new color scheme. They found th...

A Coral, Blue and White Destination Wedding at Luca in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

For Gina Van Roten (35 and a technology program manager) and Todd Van Roten (38 and an energy trader), there was no better spot to have their wedding than the Cayman Islands. “We fell in love with Grand Cayman,” Gina says. “It's a beautiful place with perfect weather, and it's just so intimate.” ...

A Stunning Natural Wedding at Liberty House Restaurant in Jersey City, New Jersey

We're absolutely in love with Janel Nissim (27 and a project manager) and Charlie Mead’s (28 and a research associate) natural wedding at the Liberty House Restaurant in Jersey City, New Jersey, for the stunning decor and because they went above and beyond for their guests. Although they wanted t...

A Modern Southwestern Wedding at the Capri in Marfa, Texas

Valerie and Mitty chose a destination wedding in the hipster haven of Marfa, Texas, for their April wedding. With guests traveling there for the weekend, they planned a modern wedding influenced by the surrounding desert, drawing from the colors of the west Texas sunsets. The ceremony and the rec...

A Bright, Classic Wedding at Sequoia in Washington, DC

rn The beautiful waterfront location and naturally lit space inside Sequoia in Washington, DC, fit the summer season wonderfully for the nuptials of Jenna Engelmann (30 and a production coordinator) and Roy Gattuso (34 and an art director...

A Simple, Rustic Wedding at Jardines De San Juan in San Juan Bautista, California

Early on in their relationship, Cecilia Manzo (29 and an administrative clerk) and Joel Melero (30 and in a production line) shared great memories exploring the area of San Juan Bautista, California. So for a wedding venue, it made sense to hold their simple, rustic wedding in the town where they...

Classic Spring Wedding at Old Ebbitt Grill in Washington, DC

With the cherry blossoms, floods of excited tourists and memories of meeting fiance Ryan Stuart (32 and a financial adviser for Morgan Stanley) for the first time, spring in Washington, DC, has always been Amy Bryce's (25 and a digital project manager for Finn Partners) favorite time of year. So ...

A Glamorous, Big Easy–Themed Wedding in New Orleans, Louisiana

For Virginia Meltzer (30 and a commercial real estate broker) and Jeff Luther (32 and a regional sales manager), deciding the location of their wedding was a no-brainer. It was New Orleans from the start. "It's a city that's so full of life," says Virginia, who was born and raised there. <br><br>...

A Bohemian Brewery Wedding at Bauhaus Brew Labs in Minneapolis, Minnesota

For their Minneapolis wedding, Shorey Tuetken (34 and an event coordinator at Rocket Science Weddings and Events) and Phil Baebenroth (30 and a deputy sheriff) coined the term "brewery casual" to describe their eccentric affair at a former schoolhouse-turned-taproom. "We both love the Twin Cities...

A Colorful, Modern Wedding at Malverde in Austin, Texas

Jill Love (28 and a bridal consultant at Blush Bridal Lounge) and Dobi Jurkovi (34 and an engineering manager) met and started their lives together in Austin, Texas, so it made sense to get married in their home city. They knew they wanted a venue that’s as cool and modern as Austin itself, and f...

An Elegant, Contemporary Wedding at The Rattlesnake Club in Detroit, Michigan

Kayliegh McEachern (27 and a clinical study coordinator) and Paul McEachern’s (31 and a project manager and estimator) wedding was all about timeless elegance with a contemporary twist. Finding a venue on the water was key for Kayliegh and Paul, as was a prime location in downtown Detroit, Michig...

An Intimate Vintage-Inspired Wedding at River Cafe in Calgary, Alberta

On their first date, Jennifer Schuster (31) and Jason Ogilvie (36) shared cake at a cafe, so it was only fitting to repeat that at their wedding. Their daytime celebration unfolded at their favorite place to bike and dine in Calgary, Albert, the River Cafe, settled among the trees of Princess Isl...

An Eclectic, Small-Town Wedding at Sparta Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Newark, Ohio

Jane Marczewski (24 and a singer-songwriter) and Jeremy Claudio (25 and a musician) fell in love with the small-town charm of Sparta Restaurant &amp; Coffee Shop in downtown Newark, Ohio, on their first visit. After convincing the owner to let them explore the rest of the building—which functione...

Cheerful DIY Brunch Wedding at SqWires in St. Louis, Missouri

rn The reason behind Keri Walton (28 and a social worker) and Eric Koehler's (27 and an engineer) decision to have a brunch wedding is simple: It's their favorite meal. "Savory and sweet—yes, please," Keri says. From the newspaper programs and the Bloody Mary bar to the homemad...

A Whimsical Library-Themed Wedding at Max's Wine Dive in Austin, Texas

rn Chapel Dulcinea is an open air, mission-style chapel that seats an intimate group of 30 with a stunning view of Texas Hill Country. That’s why it was perfect for Catherine Acker (27 and an administrative assistant) and Justin Acker’s (35 and a verification engineer) wedding....

An Elegant Black-Tie Wedding at Cafe Pinot in Los Angeles, California

Shannon Radecki (33 and in advertising) and Aaron Pfeffer (37 and a real estate investor) wanted their black-tie wedding in downtown Los Angeles, California, to be playful with lots of personal details. “We knew we wanted to be married at a venue that gave our guests a different, more elegant per...

A Whimsical, Rustic Chic Wedding at Tiato in Santa Monica, California

Cynthia Brown (32 and a senior marketing manager at Mattel) and Andy Waruszewski (33 and a cinematographer) pulled off a stunning whimsical, rustic affair for their Memorial Day weekend wedding in Santa Monica, Calif. “I’ve always loved design and decor and could not wait to craft all of the litt...

A Modern, Urban Wedding at Brooklyn Winery in Brooklyn, New York

Devon Avallone (29 and a lawyer) and Chuck Graves’s (33 and an account executive) wedding was an intimate, modern affair with urban touches. “We’re eternal New Yorkers, so keeping a city feel was really important to us,” Devon says. “Brooklyn Winery was the perfect setting for our ceremony, famil...