One CouplesVibrant, Fun Millennium Park Rooftop Terrace Wedding in Chicago, Illinois
To design their wedding at the Millennium Park Rooftop Terrace, Kit and Chris started with the fashion. Blue-green watercolor bridesmaid dresses informed the day’s palette and romantic atmosphere, down to the cake. As for the vibe, the key word was “fun.” “We wanted an upbeat band, delicious food...
A Glamorous Rooftop Wedding at The Terrace on Grand in Kansas City, Missouri
The threat of torrential rain wasn’t enough to prevent Krishelle Ricketts and Brandon Ivory from saying “I do” in a rooftop ceremony high above Kansas City at The Terrace on Grand. “It literally rained all afternoon,” Krishelle says. “Our vendors kept calling to ask if we wanted to move everythin...
An Edgy and Vibrant Rooftop Garden Wedding with Sweeping Views of New York City
Alison (an attorney) and Alex (a photographer) got married in a fall wedding at a rooftop farm in Brooklyn, New York. To infuse the day with their personal style and make the celebration come to life, Alison and Alex chose to forgo many wedding traditions. Instead, they crafted a celebration with...
This Couple Exchanged Vows on an Urban Rooftop for Their Eclectic Wedding in Detroit, Michigan
Instead of her usual position behind the camera, Nicole Gafa (25 and a wedding photographer) was the star subject alongside her spouse, Kara Keinz (22 and a coffeehouse manager) at their October nuptials. The pair opted for an intimate celebration, complete with minimal decor to accent their venu...
An Industrial, Bohemian Rooftop Wedding at North 13th at the Knickerbocker in St. Louis, Missouri
While planning their November nuptials, Saturn Os (29 and a manicurist) and Casey Arcese (34 and an electrical engineer) recognized the need for a fuss-free fete. “Casey and I are really easygoing people, and we wanted our wedding to reflect that,” Saturn says. They of avoided any element that fe...
Industrial Rooftop Wedding at Morgan's on Fulton in Chicago, Illinois
Shannon and John got married in their very own neighborhood of West Loop largely because their venue, Morgan’s on Fulton, has an unbelievable rooftop and multiple floors, giving their guests a unique experience for each part of the day. “We love planning parties at home, and it was a great challe...
A Rooftop Wedding at B&B Butchers in Houston, Texas
Kenna Lewis (36 and works in pharmaceutical sales) and Donald Rigaud (35 and works in veterinarian sales) met when Donald spontaneously tagged along on his best friend’s work trip to Florida. “I am going to marry that girl,” Donald remembers telling his friend shortly after meeting her. Five year...
A Modern Rooftop Wedding at Chez in Chicago, Illinois
Although high school sweethearts Kelsey Stiegman (23 and a fashion editor) and Logan Rinkenberger (24 and a quality assuarance manager) live in New York, the couple returned to their home state to tie the knot on the rooftop of Chicago’s Lacuna Lofts. “Colorful graffiti covered the walls, and it ...
A Modern, Glam Vow Renewal at The Skylark in New York City
Twenty years ago, Ron and Mark Ramsey eloped at city hall with no friends and family by their side. "As a gay couple, we were not able to legally marry until 2011," Mark says. "The day it became legal in New York (shortly after we moved here), we were at the courthouse, making it legal. Because w...
A Rooftop Wedding at The Caramel Room at Bissingers in St. Louis, Missouri
For Katie Zimmer (25 and a development manager), the hunt for the perfect wedding dress mimicked that of her mother’s nearly 30 years before. “I bought my gown at the same Chicago shop where my mom bought hers in 1988,” Katie says. The A-line design came equipped with a detachable 10-foot train. ...
A Bohemian Rooftop Wedding at the W Loft in Brooklyn, New York
It took two years and a village to make Mikki Hommel (a SoulCycle instructor and singer/songwriter) and Brian Shassian's (a mechanical project engineer and musician) Williamsburg wedding come to life, but luckily, the couple is pretty well connected. "Working at SoulCycle while wedding planning w...
A Rooftop Garden Wedding at Gallow Green at The McKittrick Hotel in New York
With its antique train tracks and abundance of ivy, Gallow Green at The McKittrick Hotel set the stage for Jennifer Wright (31 and an author) and Daniel Kibblesmith’s (33 and a staff writer at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) rooftop affair. “It felt like the kind of place you’d stumble upon i...
A Romantic Rooftop Wedding at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills in California
For their romantic rooftop wedding, Olivia Tran and Phu Le drew inspiration from Japanese cherry blossoms. The delicate pink flower showed up everywhere from the sweetheart table to the ceremony arch. The remaining wedding décor was kept simple with acrylic details, greenery and soft flower arran...
A Boho Rooftop Wedding at Six Hundred King in Jacksonville, Florida
An urban museum rooftop set the scene for Robynn Sorenson (27 and a baker) and James Jackson’s (27 and works in sales) ultra-personalized celebration. “I wanted a modern and romantic feel,” Robynn says. She ditched traditional flowers in favor of miniature cactus centerpieces and eucalyptus. Asid...
A Glamorous White and Gold Rooftop Wedding at The Ambassador in Chicago
It was a family affair for Kristen LeSchander (40 and an interior designer) and Andrew Johnson (45 and works in commercial construction sales), who exchanged vows after nearly a decade together with their son and daughter by their side. Acrylic elements offered a modern flair to the design, while...
A Glamorous Rooftop Wedding at the EPIC Hotel in Miami, Florida
A glamorous, all-white celebration with pops of pink brought Cristina Rodriguez (28 and an office manager) and Omar Armenteros’s (40 and an IT company owner) chic wedding vision to life. “Our theme was romantic, modern glamour,” Cristina says. “I wanted the room to feel glamorous with elegant, cl...
A Modern Rooftop Wedding at a Private Residence in New York City
After dating for more than four years, Whitney Little (33 and Social Media Director at The Knot) and Henry Bell (32 and a lawyer) "woke up one day, looked at each other, and just realized we wanted to be married," Whitney says. They got excited by the prospect of a courthouse wedding but not beca...
A Modern Rooftop Wedding at the Mitchell Lofts in Dallas, Texas
Justin Yoder (35 and a wedding photographer) and Patrick Thompson (37 and a lighting designer) met right after Justin came out and as fate would have it, the stars aligned—Patrick is the only man Justin has ever dated. Once they got engaged, the pair knew they wanted an unconventional rooftop we...
A Glam, Modern Rooftop Wedding at the Westin Hotel in Sarasota, Florida
Angelica Oquendo and Jonathan Joyner pulled off an intimate, modern affair with ocean views and glam metallic touches for their wedding at the Westin Hotel. The pair took advantage of the venue’s coastal setting by hosting a rooftop ceremony and cocktail hour, giving guests a bird’s eye view of S...
A Classic Rooftop Wedding at Loft 310 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
n College sweethearts Kierra Scott (26 and a freelance writer and career consultant) and DeVier Posey (26 and a professional football player) planned a colorful and contemporary wedding using shades of navy, peach, turquoise and gold. Only a few scattered rose petals and candle...
A Luxe Rooftop Wedding at Hudson Hotel in New York, New York
Michelle (38 and a brand manager) and Dan (42 and an attorney) steered clear of a classic, all-white wedding and instead planned a rooftop affair awash in deep wine and burgundy tones. <br><br>“We wanted elegant with a touch of edge,” Michelle says of their inviting autumn nuptials. To keep the v...
An Intimate Rooftop Wedding at Plenty Mercantile in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Erin Blackwood and Justin Baier’s intimate rooftop wedding was filled with playful, rustic details and pops of vibrant color. “We have family spread across the US, and even the world. Our vision was to have a relaxing atmosphere with good food to bring everyone together with smiles and laughter,”...
A Chic Rooftop Wedding at The Cape in Los Cabos, Mexico
Lindsey Garcia (35 and a senior human resources manager) and Parker Morse (33 and CEO of HCode Media) planned an intimate destination affair in Los Cabos, Mexico, filled with breathtaking views and decadent eats.<br><br>“What was most important to us was that our wedding be an experience for all ...