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The Bride Rocked a Gold Dress at This Uniquely Personal Beach Wedding in Auckland, New Zealand

The sparks flew between Claire and James Tucker on Tinder, and after five years of dating, the groom decided to pop the question. "James asked me to go on a stand-up paddle board near where we were moored on Great Barrier Island in New Zealand," Claire recounts. "When we got to the island, he pop...

Mustard Yellow Is the Star at This Boho Desert Wedding at the Parker in Palm Springs, California

"It was truly love at second sight," Camille Johnson laughs. She first crossed paths with Gary Johnson during their teen years. "Needless to say, that was not the beginning of our story." They reconnected eight years later at a mutual friend's birthday party in Harlem, NY. Gary explains, "We spen...

Get Major Versailles Vibes From This Wedding With Korean Traditions in Downtown Los Angeles

A relationship born from academic necessity? Yup: that's our kind of love story. When Stacey Yeh found herself in need of a ride to the LA Zoo for a college class assignment, she asked around. Enter Peter Oh, who kindly offered to drive. Stacey reminisces, "Peter was easy to talk to. We had a lot...

Escape to the South of France for This 12th-Century Abbey Wedding With a Lively Dance Party

How often do blind dates truly work out? For Camilla Opperman and Rob Morse, it only took one. “Rob’s youngest sister set us up!” reveals Camilla. “I had gone to college with her, and in late 2018, I received a random text from her asking if I’d be interested in going on a date with her brother.”...

Exclusive: Inside Influencer Steph Frosch's Garden Rooftop Wedding in New York City

Few phenomena are more magical than a double proposal. When lovebirds Stephanie (Steph) Frosch and Melissa Barnett set out for Cape Cod for a summer vacation in 2021, both women had rings in their pockets. “We went on a trip to our favorite small beach town, unaware that we were both planning on ...

Flamenco Dancers and Twinkle Lights Dazzle at This Wedding at Vizcaya Gardens in Miami

Something about the back of his head—and 6-foot-6 stature—intrigued college freshman Melanie Patrich. "My friends made me go to a party at his fraternity house," she describes. "I wanted to leave, but then I saw his back facing me while he played foosball. Even though I hadn't seen his face yet, ...

The Couple's Grandmothers Inspired Their Jewish-Italian Pizzeria-Themed Welcome Party in Ojai, California

Even before the main event, Natalia Renna (28 and a digital marketing strategist) and Zachary (Zach) Nathanson (30 and a small-business owner) infused their wedding weekend with unique personalization. The Los Angeles–based couple invited 210 loved ones to California’s Ojai Valley for three days ...

For a Wedding Planner, Surprise Nuptials in Her Maryland Backyard Were Just the Ticket

Imagine this: Your good friends get engaged and invite you to celebrate at a local bar. Except, upon arrival, you learn that you won’t be raising a glass to an upcoming wedding—it’s happening today. To celebrate their love, Angelica Laws (32 and a wedding planner) and Melisa Matthews (34 and a ph...

We Can't Stop Dreaming About This Couple's Romantic Wedding at Santa Barbara Historical Museum in California

Three months after a serendipitous introduction to Mudra Patel (34 and a VP of product management), Paul Cressman (35 and an attorney) knew he wanted to marry her. “In fact, I told his little sister that very thing. She was just such an amazing person, with such a kind heart, and everything just ...

Prepare to be Royally Wowed by This Opulent, Maximalist Wedding at Dover Hall Estate in Richmond, Virginia

Kelly McLean and Corey Mahoney go way back. “Corey and I were high school sweethearts,” Kelly shares. “Our connection was so instantaneous and organic that we were only friends for a few weeks before we decided to date.” It was at Barboursville Vineyards, one of their favorite spots in Charlottes...

One Couple’s Intimate Autumn Wedding at Junipero Serra Museum in San Diego, California

Kelly Nyland and Angelina Bembry-Nyland first locked eyes across the yard at a mutual friend’s pool party. “It was a crazy road to get to the point that we were actually dating,” they reveal. “But we knew in our first week of being girlfriends that we wanted to get married.” Kelly first proposed ...

If You’re Dreaming of a Summer Event, This Calamigos Ranch Wedding in Malibu, California, is the Perfect Inspo

Alyssa Landau and Ryan Glick are living proof that people can find love in the most unlikely places. “We both ventured out one night to celebrate a mutual friend’s birthday in April 2016,” explains Alyssa. “Little did we know, waiting in that crowded, smelly, old bar was our entire future!” Their...

Live “La Vie en Rose” With This Romantic New Orleans Wedding at Hotel Peter and Paul

When Sydney Harris and Tim Stormers’ eyes met at the oaky countertop at The Roger Room bar in Los Angeles, lightning struck. “I was doing a lot of comedy improv and auditioning at the time when not teaching pilates. He was in post-production for HBO and worked long hours,” Sydney explains. “We bo...

Every Color of the Rainbow Was on Display at This Clifton Inn Wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia

“Brian and I met at a conference for scientists,” reveals Emily Zboril about the start of her relationship with Brian Moy. “He told me about his dissertation work and handed me his business card! The rest, as they say, is history.” Brian proposed in San Antonio during a Christmastime drive. “He t...

A Garden-Inspired Coastal Wedding With Chinoiserie Elements at Blue Heron Landing in Stevensville, Maryland

Elizabeth (Liz) Jaramillo and Adaye Russom’s first phone conversation lasted hours—there’s nothing like a clear, telltale sign to kick-start a relationship. After six-and-a-half years, Liz knew exactly what Adaye was looking for in a proposal. “The pomp and circumstance of big proposals, although...

High-Fashion Meets South-of-France in this Stunning Southern California Wedding at Villa del Sol d'Oro

Los Angeles-based sweethearts Tertulien Thomas and Kristopher (Kris) Elder had been discussing the idea of marriage for some time. “Little did Kris know that I was already plotting a proposal—I had just finished paying off the deposit to my jeweler the day he asked me that question,” Tertulien re...

Live Vicariously Through This Couple’s Fairytale Destination Wedding at Villa Erba in Lake Como, Italy

While everyone was stuck inside during the height of the pandemic, were all found creative ways to facilitate human interaction. So, when Sade Okagbue’s friend invited her to join a virtual “House Party” app, she leaped at the opportunity. “We played games and met new people,” she describes. “We ...

One Couple’s Elegant, Greek-Infused Wedding With Blue and Fuchsia Details at the Larz Anderson House in DC

Drawing inspiration from a faraway destination can infuse any event with an adventurous motif. With their nuptials on the horizon, Abbey and Alexi looked across the Atlantic Ocean to Alexi’s country of heritage, Greece, for wedding inspiration. Instead of bringing their nearest and dearest to the...

One Couple’s Lavish and Luscious Indian Wedding at McGovern Centennial Gardens in Houston, Texas

“Gurprit and I met in the most millennial way: a dating app,” laughs bride Sheena Kohli, speaking about her relationship with Gurprit Singh. “We did long distance (Texas and California) for two years, and I give full credit to him for making it feel like we were closer.” When it came time for Gur...

An Elton John Impersonator Made a Surprise Appearance at This Wedding at Carnall Hall in Fayetteville, Arkansas

When cupid comes to call, you’ve just got to answer. For Madison Broyles, that moment came in a crowded college classroom. “I arrived early to class to get a seat in the front row, and Bradley (per usual) walked in just as the door shut. He wore a black tracksuit, his hat on backward and a North ...

Love Pink? This Wedding Pro’s Rosy-Hued Big Day at Valley Rock Inn in New York is For You

“I have been in the wedding industry myself for the last 13 years, so when it was my time, I knew exactly what I wanted,” bride Jennifer (Jenn) Tillema explains. The California makeup artist met her other half, Dylan Tillema, in high school. Though they shared a kiss (Dylan’s first, in fact) they...

Influencer Hoàng-Kim Cung's Dallas, Texas, Celebration Included Three Wedding Ceremonies

Hoàng-Kim Cung (31 and a content creator) and Jonathan (Johnny) Huang Van (29 and a tech entrepreneur) wanted a wedding that felt both timeless and modern, so they could “look back at it decades from now and still love every detail without it feeling outdated or trendy,” says Hoàng-Kim. One way t...

Float Into This Couple’s Luxurious, Modern-Day Fairytale Wedding at Sagamore Pendry Baltimore in Maryland

Few can say they’ve taken part in a real-life fairytale—that club is reserved for kings, queens and anyone in attendance at the enchanting wedding of April Nelson and Jason White. “The inspiration was a modern-day, enchanted fairytale. With our theme, we knew we wanted lots of greenery and light ...