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 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...

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...

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 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,”...