An Autumn Wedding at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, South Carolina, with Vibrant Tropical Blooms

LaToya and Elliott, "wanted a wedding worthy of an oil painting's depiction; one that is timeless and worth reveling for generations to come. From this thought, everything else was born." LaToya shares how she's "always wanted a fall wedding, thanks to it being my favorite season. Fall is the per...

Tropical Vibes Filled This Wedding at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture in New York

When it came to tropical wedding destinations, Danielle and Doreen looked no further than Park Slope. “Though we’d considered a destination wedding, we chose a venue 15 minutes from home,” Danielle says. “We picked the Brooklyn Society of Ethical Culture because it has a strong social mission as ...

Tropical Details Filled This Berry-and-Black Wedding at The Joinery in Chicago, Illinois

Ashley Park and David and met at a mutual friend’s when David was visiting from Shanghai, so it made sense that they eventually return to tie the knot in the same neighborhood where their relationship began. “We knew our venue was ‘the one’ the moment we walked into the space,” Ashley says. “It w...

This Couple's First Look Took Place in a Bamboo Grove Ahead of Their Miami Beach, Florida, Wedding

When designing their Miami Beach destination wedding, Minneapolis residents Ashley and Connor took most of their inspiration from the destination itself. The self-professed avid travelers first felt a connection to the area on a trip there years before. “The people, the culture and the atmosphere...

A Tropical, Bohemian Wedding at the The Hudson in Wichita, Kansas

Family came first for Hana  and Dylan  when wedding planning—which is why they chose to get married near their hometown of Newton instead of a beachside locale. That said, the couple still wanted a coastal touch on their day. “Dylan’s wardrobe is almost entirely flight suits and Hawaiian shirts, ...

The Tropics Came to Virginia for This Wedding at Pippin Hill in Charlottesville, Virginia

Ali and Jake "got married in Charlottesville at Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards, a winery with sweeping views of Blue Ridge Mountains and the Virginia Piedmont." However, the couple brought an out-of-the-box twist to their wedding down south. "Most weddings in Charlottesville are traditionally sou...

Fancy Free Nursery in Tampa, Florida, Provided a Plant-Filled Backdrop for This Coral-Hued Wedding

Ariel and Kyle wanted their guests to depart the wedding "and say to themselves 'that was so them!' We wanted our day to be unique, fun and different with tons of personal and special touches that everyone would remember," Ariel says. "We knew we wanted to have our ceremony at Fancy Free Nursery,...

Color Lovers, This Multicultural Wedding at Ebell Long Beach in California Is for You

Abraham is from Niamey, Niger in West Africa and for his wedding to Nicole the couple wanted to celebrate the "vibrancy of that culture" throughout their event. "We both love bold, beautiful color palettes mixed with the greens from tropical scenery and wanted to make sure our wedding reflected t...

A Citrus-Filled Wedding at Tavares Pavilion on the Lake in Florida

Megan and Eric capitalized on their Florida wedding locale by incorporating ample citrus elements throughout the day. From oranges accenting the couple's wedding cakes to orange-hued flowers used in abundance, the whole day was an elegant nod Floridian beauty. Megan recalls that her friend, "on s...

This Couple Turned the Beach in Tulum, Mexico, into a Disco Oasis for Their Wedding

Since they’re both designers, Marisa (Mari) Suárez-Orozco (35 and a floral, stationery and event designer) and Janette (Jan) Banner (41 and a carpenter and furniture designer) wanted to blend their two aesthetics when planning their wedding. It was, “a little tricky and took some reworking sever...

A Caribbean-Inspired Wedding at The US Grant in San Diego, California

Bridgette Wiley’s (28 and a software engineer) Caribbean heritage informed the design of her wedding to Alex Powell (35 and also a software engineer) at a private estate near San Diego. “I’ve always been proud of my Caribbean background: the culture, the beaches, the music, the food and the drink...

A Multicultural Wedding in Honolulu, Hawaii Filled with Tropical Flowers

Planning a destination wedding is a feat on its own, but Shaiyanne Dar (31 and an online retail business owner) and John (JP) Wakayama Carey (35 and a cinematographer) took things up a notch by planning two celebrations—a mehndi ceremony and Western nuptials—all from an ocean away. Beyond the nod...

This Couple's Dog Was the Something Blue at Their Beach Microwedding in San Diego, California

Teresa and Zack, parents to social-media-famous pup Sushi (@sushisaid) met when they were just 11 years old and planned to celebrated their 22 year romance with a 200-person wedding on June 19th, 2020. However, once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it was immediately clear that their original wedding p...

Tropical Flowers Took Center Stage at This Colorful Backyard Minimony in Southern California

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Bettina and Andrew were, "supposed to get married at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa in San Diego on September 4th in front of 150 of our closest friends and family. When COVID happened, we held off from postponing until we absolutely had to; in July. We we...

This Couple's Al Fresco Reception in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Is Neutral-Hued and Next-Level

"I mean, what's better than a weekend getaway to Cabo with all your closest friends and family? And on top of that it's your wedding!?! It was truly magical. We wanted the weekend to be fun and intimate at the same time," Rachel recalls of her and Corey's destination wedding on the beach in Cabo ...

Dried Grasses and Pops of Pink Brought This Phuket, Thailand, Destination Wedding to Life

For Suki and Sing's "boho luxe" wedding in Phuket, Thailand, the couple chose an earthy color palette with metallic accents threaded throughout. A, "mix of antique and modern décor elements, shapes and textures," added even more personality to the wedding. To complement the abundance of pampas gr...

This Waterfront Greenhouse Wedding at Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm in California Was Packed with Color

To complement their greenhouse wedding venue, Kelsey Krasnigor (28 and a writers assistant at Netflix) and Ian Levine (31 and an operations manager at Caffe Luxxe) loaded their celebration with plenty of vibrant botanicals paired with an equally punchy color palette of fuchsia, coral and tangerin...

Champagne Welcomed Guests to This Moody-Meets-Tropical Wedding in Wichita, Kansas

Kansas may be land locked, but Ashley Moore (36 and a wedding planner) and Garrett Labusoloreri (36 and a project manager) took their guests to the beach for their nuptials. “I wanted to go to a beach and since we could not travel, the vendor team brought the beach to Wichita,” Ashley recalls. Mo...

Palm Fronds Brought a Tropical Vibe to This Wedding at Castle Park on Lake Michigan

Because Lindsey Etterbeek (28 and a sales representative) grew up spending summers in Castle Park, when it came time to marry Joel Van Veen (36 and president of his concrete company), choosing the Lake Michigan oasis as the setting was a no-brainer. Inspired by the surroundings, the celebration w...

A Colorful, Retro Wedding at The Curtis in Denver, Colorado

Kristi Carr (29 and a senior imaging specialist) and Jason Carranza (30 and a senior analyst) chose Denver to tie the knot largely because they met and fell in love there. “I’ve always loved the funky, colorful, retro vibe of The Curtis hotel. I worked backward from the venue’s colors and tried t...

A Modern, Nature-Centric Loft Wedding in Tampa, Florida

Amanda White and Mike Hudome's wedding had three separate parts: a ceremony at Fancy Free Nursery, cocktail hour in a nearby coffee shop and a reception at an industrial event space called CAVU TPA.  "We both have a deep love of plants—in fact, on anniversaries and Valentine's Day, Mike always ge...

A Tropical Southern Wedding at Race & Religious in New Orleans, Louisiana

Mary Kate George and Brandon Graham booked their venue—Race & Religious in New Orleans—without ever visiting the space. But they were thrilled with their modern bohemian wedding, which was partly inspired by the bride's dress. It was a high-neck, halter-style gown with a low back and tropical...

A Casual, Tropical Waterfront Wedding at Gulf Stream Bath and Tennis Club in Gulf Stream, FL

Kelsey White and Nick Heitz had a casual yet elegant wedding at Gulf Stream Bath and Tennis Club. A fun invitation suite introduced the wedding's tropical theme and color palette of orange and blue, which continued with the beachfront ceremony. Kelsey and Nick stood underneath a wedding arch with...