Did You Know You Can Get Married in a Bookstore? These Brides Celebrated Their Love Story at Housing Works in New York City
Both driven and ambitious, Felicia Kaban, an events executive, and Kara Ryan, a PR and communications professional, found themselves collaborating closely on various projects. What started as a productive partnership quickly grew into a deep friendship. Over time, their connection became undeniab...
This Castle Destination Wedding in Slovakia Beautifully Celebrated Multiculturalism
Sitting together at the same dinner table during a luxury wedding summit, sparks flew between strangers Arianna Grijalba and Peter Kiral. However, it wasn’t until the next day at a pool party that Arianna’s friend encouraged her to talk to Peter. The conversation quickly revealed Peter’s incredib...
Vegas and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" Inspired This Wedding at The Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach, Florida
April Jalazo had just moved to Florida when she decided to take a chance on a dating app. Little did she know how extraordinary clicking that “download” button would turn out. “He was my very first Bumble date down here and my very last ‘first meeting,’” April fondly recalls. The connection betwe...
A Lush, French-Inspired Garden Wedding at The Foundry in Long Island City, New York
Allyson Shurmur and Pierre-Adrien Villenave’s love story began in the heart of Philadelphia, where their paths crossed while Pierre attended the University of Pennsylvania and Allyson worked at the university’s hospital. Sparks flew, leading to their memorable first date in a quaint bar in Center...
Pastel Blue and Purple Set an Enchanting Tone at This Wedding at Cactus Moon Lodge in Dripping Springs, Texas
The unlikely beginning of Mikaela Volpicelli and Britton Gammons’ love story unfolded in the heart of San Diego. Mikaela recalls, “He was my neighbor. I essentially got hollered one day off his balcony, and the rest was history.” This serendipitous moment marked the start of an undeniable connect...
A Wedding Inspired by Old Hollywood Glam at The Ebell of Los Angeles
A childhood friendship rekindled as love years later: the kind of love story many dream of. This was the reality for Steve Kwak and Grace Lee, whose paths first crossed during gym class in the sixth grade. Grace reminisces, "We would often walk home together," a simple routine that laid the found...
Dark Detail Lovers—This Fall Wedding at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum Is for You
There's nothing like pure serendipity on a getaway weekend. Jake Parrick fondly recalls, "We met in Nashville during the 4th of July weekend, and it was attraction (love, if you will) at first sight." The sparks flew between Jake and Ethan Campbell. When Ethan decided he wanted to pop the questio...
Exclusive: Modern "Bridgerton" Vibes Filled Sean Taylor's Ornate Wedding at Dover Hall in Richmond, Virginia
Sean Taylor and Eric Carlstrom’s love story almost didn’t happen. “We had multiple missed connection moments and finally reconnected on Tinder years later,” Sean details. It was as though destiny was giving them a second chance to find each other. Their relationship faced its first major hurdle w...
A Playfully Pink Wedding With Vintage Vibes at The Sands Hotel in Indian Wells, California
Shutting down the bar on the first date? Definitely a sign of an ever-lasting love! When Hilary Hahn and Drew Simon connected through mutual friends, the spark was undeniable—so strong, in fact, Drew decided to venture a bold ask of his date. “He asked me to take me to Hawaii that night,” Hilary ...
A Dreamy, Elegant Garden Party Wedding at Meshewa House in Cincinnati, Ohio
In the halls of Miami University, fate was simply a snapshot away. Catherine Gorman and Austin Poston's story began in a business law class, where Austin made a snap decision that led to meeting his future wife. "He took a picture of me and sent it to his friend making fun of the size of my bag,"...
The Couple's Grandmothers Inspired Their Jewish-Italian Pizzeria-Themed Welcome Party in Ojai, California
Even before the main event, Natalia Renna (28 and a digital marketing strategist) and Zachary (Zach) Nathanson (30 and a small-business owner) infused their wedding weekend with unique personalization. The Los Angeles–based couple invited 210 loved ones to California’s Ojai Valley for three days ...
Calling All Wes Anderson Fans—This Quirky Wedding at The Cracker Factory in Geneva, New York, Is for You
Jenny and Steve Manganaro’s love story began with a serendipitous introduction by the bride’s cousin and his wife. What started as a simple friendship became a romance transcending geographical barriers. The pair remained committed despite Steve’s relocation to Los Angeles to pursue his career in...
A Lively Sequel Wedding With Vintage Vibes at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California
They weren’t looking for just any San Francisco wedding venue. In fact, Nicholas (Nick) Tilly and Tristan (Tris) Taylor steered clear of any of the “white box” locales to which couples tend to flock in the city. “The theme really came to us after we selected the venue. We wanted to play up the sp...
An Interior Design Influencer’s Bright, 1970s-Inspired Wedding at Gather Greene in Coxsackie, New York
When both the bride and groom are musicians, you can expect a distinctive, rockin’ style in every wedding detail. “I wanted the decor to truly feel like us,” Jessie Ruane—a musician, actor and interior design influencer—says. “Our apartment in Brooklyn has retro vibes, so we wanted to use that as...
A Garden-Inspired Coastal Wedding With Chinoiserie Elements at Blue Heron Landing in Stevensville, Maryland
Elizabeth (Liz) Jaramillo and Adaye Russom’s first phone conversation lasted hours—there’s nothing like a clear, telltale sign to kick-start a relationship. After six-and-a-half years, Liz knew exactly what Adaye was looking for in a proposal. “The pomp and circumstance of big proposals, although...
This World-Traveling Couple Selected the Wythe Hotel in New York City for Their Vintage-Inspired Wedding
David Nimmo and Jason Pettigrew’s relationship can best be described as a worldly romance: spanning cities, states, countries and even continents. But, their story began as many do—in New York City. “We met on Tinder! Our first date had us hopping around the West Village, Soho and Nolita: having ...
A Floral-Inspired Morning Wedding at the Savannah Botanical Gardens in Savannah, Georgia
College sweethearts Nathalee (Nat) Deya and Bray Miller memorialized their love with a sweet, al fresco wedding at Savannah Botanical Gardens on a sunny Georgia morning in February. Inspired by the magic of the Walt Disney World® Resort, the couple modeled their big day off of a very special seas...
Retro Technicolor Vibes Filled This Eclectic Wedding at the TWA Hotel in Queens, New York
We’ve always believed that couples should plan a wedding that’s uniquely their own, but couples haven’t always felt liberated to do that. Until the pandemic. As couples were forced to scale back, reschedule and adjust their nuptials, they also came back to what a wedding should really be: a meani...
Music From the '60s and '70s Inspired This Retro Wedding at The Fillmore in Philadelphia
For their wedding at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Naomi and Jessi created a vibe that was a mix of "Summer of Love, Magical Mystery Tour, and a sprinkle of Studio 54 glitter." Naomi goes on to explain that the couple selected "a palette based on late '60s and early '70s color schem...
The Baker Bride at This Fall Wedding at Historic Shady Lane in Pennsylvania Made Her Own Cake
Callan is a baker and the blogger behind The Cozy Plum so it's no surprise that she took on the task of baking her own cake for her fall wedding to Adam at Historic Shady Lane in Manchester, Pennsylvania. Beyond good food and drink (think: apple cider and doughnuts to welcome guests to the ceremo...
The Conservatory at The Bryan Museum in Galveston, Texas, Brought Vintage Flair to This Wedding
Attorneys Rebekah and John met at the University of Texas Law School. When pinning down a location, they looked for a venue that felt remote but in reality, wasn’t difficult to get to for locals. They found that balance at The Bryan Museum. The pair served up Lone Star classics—margaritas and Tex...
This Extraterrestrial-Themed Wedding in San Luis Obispo, California, Included a Vintage Airplane
Emily and Tim affectionately dubbed their vows the "E.T. wedding" in honor of their initials. The result: a day filled with fun, extraterrestrial-inspired details. The pair tied the knot at a family friend's property tucked into a canyon in San Luis Obispo. Not only does the home overlook an oak-...
The Films "Clue" and "Marie Antoinette" Inspired Influencer Rosey Blair's Wedding at The Mason in Dallas
Rosey Blair (33 and a social media creator) and Houston Hardaway (31 and a social media manager) celebrated their marriage with an eclectic-meets-vintage wedding at The Mason in Dallas, Texas. The day showcased a blending of vintage science illustrations, Caravaggio-inspired decor arrangements an...