Sweeping Boston Views Surrounded This Jewel-Tone Sangeet Celebration at The State Room
“We met through the Indian Aunty Network,” explains Tara Prasad of her romance with Vignesh Shettar. “Think Indian Matchmaking on Netflix, but in real life with aunties matchmaking across the United States.” Despite living in different cities—Tara in Boston and Vignesh in Chicago—their connection...
Non-Traditional Couples, Take Note: A Moody Celebration at 74 Wythe in Brooklyn, New York
Friends for six years before their romantic relationship began, Erin Tonkon and Brent Bettes both hail from Dallas, Texas, and spent significant parts of their lives in California and New York. As Erin recalls, "We both ultimately didn't meet until we lived in New York," where their friendship de...
’70s Disco-Glam Vibes Filled This Wedding at The Jane Hotel in New York City
“As queer people, we don’t often see ourselves represented in the stereotypical wedding aesthetic. It didn’t feel ‘us’ to try and force that vibe for our wedding,” say Max Aboody (33, a residential interior designer) and Eric Brodzinski (33, a product designer) of their October 9, 2022, celebrati...
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 ...
One Couple's Chic Rooftop Wedding Overlooking LA at The London in West Hollywood, California
Melissa and Robert Young’s love story began in an unexpected place—LinkedIn. However, it turns out they were actually neighbors as children but had never met. A mutual family friend (who’d go on to become their wedding officiant) babysat the two of them separately when they were children, and the...
A Vibrant Fuchsia-and-Indigo Color Palette Wowed at This Wedding at The Line Hotel in Washington, DC
If you've ever considered a jewel-tone wedding, consider this your sign to hostone. MacKenzie and Jesse's wedding at The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, is all the proof you need that punchy jewel tones are a great way to go for a wedding color palette. Shades of deep berry and vibrant fuchsia juxt...
A Garden Party-Inspired Rooftop Wedding at Potomac View Terrace Overlooking Washington, DC
Asha and Rene celebrated their marriage with a rooftop garden party-inspired reception at Potomac View Terrace in Washington, DC. However, before the city-view event the festivities kicked off with a Sangeet that doubled as a welcome party at Glenview Mansion in Rockville, Maryland inspired by A ...
This Rooftop Urban Garden Wedding at Brooklyn Grange Farm Had Stunning Views of New York City
Celebrating their beloved city was paramount for Brianna Brandon (30 and a vice president of operational excellence and risk management at a bank) and Meaghan Collins (30 and chief of staff at a venture capital firm) when planning their wedding. “We are Brooklynites and love this city,” explains ...
A Modern Black-and-White Wedding at the Shinola Hotel in Detroit, Michigan
For their wedding at the Shinola Hotel in Detroit, Michigan, Ellen and Joshua settled on a elegant, timeless black-and-white color palette with refined decor and details. “Josh and I were inspired by simplicity and timelessness, but with a modern twist,” recalls Ellen. “I was especially inspired ...
Yellow and Orange Filled This Jewish-Persian Fusion Wedding at The LINE Hotel in Washington, DC
For their Jewish-Persian fusion wedding that The LINE Hotel in Washington, DC, Nina and Michael selected a vibrant, joyful color palette filled with bright shades of red, yellow and orange. “We wanted the day to be warm, colorful, fun, and perfectly imperfect. We wanted bright, groovy colors to p...
A Glam Silver-and-White Wedding at the Conrad in Washington, DC, Packed With Acrylic Details
To celebrate their love and marriage, Quandra and Jonathan planned a glam silver-and-white ballroom wedding at the Conrad in Washington, D.C., complete with rooftop portraits with The Capitol in the background. Despite having to postpone their wedding day due to COVID, Quandra and Jonathan wanted...
One Couple's Glamorous Wedding at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City
Jeanine and Chris celebrated their love with a wedding that was "a culmination of many things" at Tribeca Rooftop in New York City, with epic skyline views serving as the picturesque backdrop to the day. Jeanine explains that the wedding was a "blend of Nigerian and Italian cultures in a sleek bl...
This Virtual Wedding at The Ludlow Hotel in New York City Included a Champagne Toast in a Bathtub
Emilie and Obinna had a completely virtual wedding at The Ludlow in New York City. Beyond their officiant, Emilie and Obinna were the only in-person attendees for their rooftop wedding ceremony which was followed by a virtual dance party. However, despite most guests having to attend remotely, th...
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...
This Eclectic Rooftop Wedding at The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, Had the Couple Jumping for Joy
To celebrate their love story, which began with a "New Girl"-worthy meet-cute, Julia and Randy welcomed guests to the rooftop of The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, for an eclectic tented wedding reception with a colorful palette and iconic downtown views. Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced the ...
A Modern Lucite-Filled Rooftop Wedding in Columbus, Ohio, With an All-White Palette
When they first dated, back in high school, Todd would come over to Danielle's house, sit on her porch swing and play the guitar. Then the two lost touch: He traveled the world, while she was immersed in medical books. Twenty years later, when the Dayton natives reconnected online, Danielle and ...
Dramatic Floral Arrangements Filled This Rooftop Wedding at The Joule in Dallas, Texas
Andra Chapman (31 and a luxury manager) and Evan Gonzalez’s (36 and a vice president of investments) wedding served as a celebration of love—past, present and future. “My mom has passed away, and planning a wedding without her was overwhelming,” Andra says. To make sure mom’s presence was felt, A...
A Glam Rooftop Wedding at The Faulkner in Jackson, Mississippi, with Luxe Velvet Details
Every part of Joslyn and Ronnie's wedding at The Faulkner in Jackson, Mississippi, was filled with meaning from the wedding date, November 7th, to the blue color palette. "The day was absolutely magical, not just because it was our wedding day, but because we chose this day to honor Ronnie's moth...
An Intimate Rooftop Minimony at Dobin St. in Brooklyn, New York
As an emergency medicine physician, Jamie Lee (32) was keenly aware of the potential health risks COVID-19 posed for her nuptials to Asaad Zaman (32 and a video producer). But powerful symbolism accompanied their August 8th wedding date, as it was also Jamie and Asaad’s 10-year anniversary and ex...
A Casual, Unconventional Wedding at the Barking Crab in Boston's Seaport District
For Angela and Michael (Mike), an unconventional wedding day was a must. After a ceremony on The Envoy Hotel roof deck, guests sipped pineapple spritzes and soaked in the Boston skyline before heading to the reception<br><br>.“We love Seaport and frequent The Barking Crab, so we thought ‘why not...
Music Was Front and Center at this Wedding at The Gwen Hotel in Chicago, Illinois
Rachel and Fangzhi put music front and center on the rooftop of The Gwen hotel. A string quartet of friends played for the ceremony, while a beloved music professor officiated. “I walked down the aisle to a sonata by J.S. Bach, played by my violin teacher from high school,” Rachel says. “Seeing h...
A Modern Navy-and-White Rooftop Wedding at DEC on Dragon Street in Dallas, Texas
From the moment they got engaged, Alexander (Alex) and Scott planned every aspect of their wedding together. They selected place settings, mapped out floorplans and agreed to wear tuxedos, but no socks. So at the ceremony, “we walked down the aisle as one,” Scott says. Afterward, the Tennessee na...
A Violet Color Palette Set the Tone for This Wedding at 413 on Wacouta in St. Paul, Mennsota
The shade mulberry brought extra personality to Jolene and Justin celebration. “Because we got married in mid-September, we took advantage of the end of summer/beginning of fall timeline and picked a color that could work with both seasons,” Jolene says. “Mulberry was perfect, as it was bright en...