This Whimsical Wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado, Had a Geode Cake
Claire and Ian had a few parameters for their venue. “We knew that we wanted somewhere without noise ordinances and where we could put our own stamp on the place,” Claire says. Spruce Mountain Ranch checked off all boxes. What Claire calls a “whimsical woodland” theme took shape, made possible wi...
A Boho Wedding at Greengate Ranch in San Luis Obispo, California, With a Toffee Color Palette
Alexis and Mike's romance began with a spirited greeting: “ALOHAAAA.” “As soon as Mike said that, I knew I was in trouble,” Alexis says. “His gregarious energy captured my attention.” At their wedding, the couple combined their fun, silly spirit with boho pieces, including an “aloha” sign over th...
A Rockleigh Country Club Wedding in Rockleigh, New Jersey, Filled With Vibrant Pink Orchids
After Yolanda and Enrique’s seaside Positano engagement, the pair decided to bring the Amalfi Coast to New Jersey for their wedding. “We fell in love with the coastline and vineyards of Ravello,” Yolanda says, “but the main objective of our day was to spend time with our families at home.” A symb...
This Couple Wove a Floral Crest Through the Design of Their Fort Mill, South Carolina, Wedding
Family was at the center of Avery and Will's private residence wedding in Fort Mill, South Carolina. From a custom crest that celebrated the new family Avery and Will were forming to plenty of nods to the couple's heritage (they were actually married on the same property where both Avery's parent...
This Couple Tied the Knot With a Romantic Rooftop Wedding at The Madison in Detroit, Michigan
Alice and Matt's romance began in an unexpected place: Twitter. After Matt shouted Alice out on an account dedicated to Michigan State crushes, the couple eventually bonded over Chipotle. Years later, the two decided to tie the knot in Detroit, another fave spot. As has become their style, the pa...
Iridescent Lilac Details Filled This Wedding at Greengate Ranch and Vineyard in San Luis Obispo, California
Having met while at Cal Poly, Madi and Jordan brought their college friends back to San Luis Obispo for their wedding at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard. “We wanted it to be a big party, so our overall theme was fun,” Madi says. The couple had a few specific requests to help bring their vision to ...
Sunflowers Filled This Chicago Cultural Center Wedding in Illinois
When you get married under a soaring Tiffany stained-glass dome, a grand celebration is in order. So for their wedding at the Chicago Cultural Center, Laura and Harris filled the historic space with candles, covered their chuppah in roses and sunflowers (Laura’s late grandmother’s favorite) and s...
A Rustic-Meets-Boho Red, White and Blue Wedding at The Forge Venue in Chico, Texas
In the 10 months it took to bring their bohemian bash to life, creatives Hannah and Ryan both agreed on their need to break from tradition. “Instead of feeling like observers, we wanted everyone to experience the day alongside us like one big family,” Hannah says. As 90 guests looked on from wood...
Polish and Filipino Traditions Filled This Belle Isle Casino Wedding in Detroit, Michigan
Family traditions were the focus of Amanda and Andrew downtown nuptials, which kicked off with a Catholic ceremony at St. Francis D’Assisi. Ring bearers carried blessed arras (wedding coins) as a nod to the groom’s Filipino background, and the ceremonial altar cloths were sewn by his grandmother ...
Cherry Blossoms Filled This Philadelphia Wedding at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Katharine and Ben knew they “wanted to get married somewhere that wasn’t just a wedding venue, but also had some cultural value,” Katharine says of landing on Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The art lovers made use of two galleries: Classical art set the tone for their ceremony, while cont...
A Romantic Pink-and-Red Color Palette Wowed at This Wedding in Greenwich, Connecticut
Despite the 100-degree temperatures and 100 percent humidity, Pamela and Brandon's wedding went according to plan. The couple returned to the site of their engagement, Brandon’s grandparent’s home in Greenwich, for their floral- filled celebration that included edible flowers in the food and drin...
This Asbury Hotel Wedding Along the Jersey Shore Had a "Modern Boho Disco" Theme
Tera and Matt knew a traditional venue wouldn’t work for their contemporary wedding. They landed on the lively Asbury Hotel, just off the boardwalk, a blank slate they could customize to their liking, Tera says. A clean palette, neon signage, copper accents and plenty of pampas grass created the ...
This Forest Wedding in McBain, Michigan, Embodied Rustic Elegance
For Anna and Robert, a wedding was destined from the start. They first met in 2010 when they were paired to walk together as wedding party members at a different wedding. After going their separate ways, they reconnected again at yet another wedding in 2018 and knew it was meant to be. After COVI...
Lush White-and-Green Flowers Filled This Wedding at Eolia Mansion in Waterford, Connecticut
Tram and Johnson chose to host their garden-inspired green-and-white wedding at Eolia Mansion in Waterford, Connecticut, because that's where they "met and fell in love in our home state of Connecticut. There was no more meaningful place for us to get married. On a random chance, we toured Eolia ...
One Couple's Pink-and-Peach Rooftop Wedding at The Faulkner in Jackson, Mississippi
To celebrate their marriage, Kristen and Bill exchanged vows on the rooftop of The Faulkner overlooking downtown Jackson, Mississippi. After tying the knot the couple and their guests celebrated with a vibrant reception filled with a sherbet-inspired peach-and-purple color palette. Kristen is a p...
This Merrimon-Wynne House Wedding in North Carolina Had Nods to the Couple's Multicultural Roots
At first, Diana and Steve were focused on throwing an elegant Southern wedding befitting their venue, an 1876 mansion. “But as we continued to plan, things became more personal,” Diana says. They pair ended up celebrating the union of their two cultures— Diana is Native American and Southern, Ste...
One Couple's Romantic Greenery-Filled Multicultural Wedding at San Francisco City Hall in California
San Francisco native Salima wanted a classic San Francisco wedding for her celebration with Matthew. “San Francisco City Hall is such an iconic part of my hometown,” she says. The couple honored Matthew’s heritage with a traditional Jewish wedding, while incorporating subtle Indian elements like ...
Tuscany Inspired This Green-and-Beige Wedding at Savoia Castle in Prague, Czech Republic
Since the pandemic made a destination wedding in Tuscany an impossibility for Daniela and Milan, the couple decided to bring an Italian vibe home to Prague for their wedding. To celebrate their marriage, the couple hosted a romantic Tuscan-inspired green-and-beige wedding at Savoia Castle in Prag...
Poinsettias Filled This Snowy Winter Wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan
Gianna and Karl came all the way from Halmstad, Sweden, to create a winter wonderland of their very own in Charlevoix. After debating locations, the pair settled on the small northern Michigan town because Gianna visited her grandparents there to ski each winter. The snowy, picturesque landscape ...
A Greenery-Filled Wedding at Mountain Mermaid in Topanga, California, Inspired by Puerto Rico
Calvin and Xavi were determined to say “I do” come rain or shine—literally. Once Hurricane Maria derailed the couple’s plans to marry in Xavi’s native Puerto Rico less than two months before their November wedding date, the couple was forced to move their vows stateside. “We were able to pull off...
An Oceanview Pink-and-Green Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, California
With a background in interior design, Matthew put his creative skills to work for his wedding to Brian. “We wanted a Palm Springs meets Santa Barbara vibe,” Matthew says. To make it work, the couple paired muted mid-century hues with coastal touches, like rattan chairs, dried palm leaves and pamp...
An Ethereal Elopement at Anderson House in Washington, D.C., Followed by Dinner at Home
Anderson House is a Beaux-Arts architectural gem nestled in the heart of Washington, D.C., and it served as the picturesque backdrop for Erinn and Jon's pandemic elopement. However, before the couple exchanged vows at Anderson House they got ready together and had a dance party to Taylor Swift's ...
A Moody-and-Glam Wedding at Beauport Hotel Along the Coast in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Although Corey proposed to Allison with an octagon-halo diamond, the couple thought the hexagon was a better symbol of their six-year relationship. It became a recurring motif of their moody-modern North Shore wedding. “I have just always really loved geometric shapes,” Allison says. Hexagons app...