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...
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...
Comedian Naomi Ekperigin Weds in Laid-Back Nuptials at The Fig House in Los Angeles
Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman met over a decade ago while taking improv classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York City; the beginning of the perfect rom-com if we’ve ever heard one (and very fitting, as Naomi is a stand-up comedian in addition to being an actress, writer an...
A Bright, Floral-Forward Wedding With Jamaican Infusions at Martin's West in Baltimore, Maryland
Over two decades ago, two people had a chance encounter that would act as a jumping-off point for true love to grow. Latoya Francis-Williams recalls, “We met when I walked into the best Jamaican restaurant in town.” Donovan Cunningham, the charismatic owner, “took pride in getting to know every p...
Disco and Carnival Vibes Filled This Vibrant Pink Wedding at 501 Union in Brooklyn, New York
Molly Sprick and Andrew Reid’s story began at George Mason University, where the world of theater brought them together. “Andrew was a playwriting major, and I was close friends with many of the theater students, so our meeting was inevitable,” Molly recalls. Their first encounter happened in the...
An Ethereal Color Palette Wowed at This Wedding at Las Colinas Resort in Dallas, Texas
Sona Doshi and Srikant Patel's love story began in Philadelphia, where they crossed paths during their residency and post-doctorate programs. Their connection was immediate and profound. As Sona recalls, "We hit it off instantly due to all of our similarities in music, food, shows, etc." This sha...
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...
A Fun-Loving Couple's Autumn Wedding at the Inn at Taughannock Falls in Trumansburg, New York
Meeting through mutual friends, Jane Blatz and Ryan Meissner felt a spark of connection that was rekindled time and again at various gatherings and events. Over the years, their paths crossed often enough that a deep familiarity grew between them. It was during one such intersection at a Buffalo ...
Jewel Tones Filled This Whimsical Woodland Wedding at Cedar Lakes Estate in Upstate New York
For New Yorkers, a perk of city life is the ease of upstate weekend getaways. Relaxation in nature is just a short jaunt away, giving them a break from the urban hustle. Fittingly, the relationship between Alexandra (Alex) Caulfield (29, a nonprofit fundraiser) and John Love (36, an M&A attor...
An Earthy, Laid-Back SoCal Wedding at The Old Rancho Wedding Estate in Carlsbad
“I know a lot of people knock ‘love at first sight,’” Caroline Baratz says, “but we know it to be true.” She and Dan Sansa met amidst the buzz of Harlem at a little hole-in-the-wall bar. The bride fondly remembers the moment she first laid eyes on him. “When I saw Dan crossing the street, I had t...
A Bright and Boisterous Beach Wedding at The Cape in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
During the middle of the pandemic, many sought entertainment and solace online. This was true for Darsie Williams Maddox and Alex Maddox, whose love story began on Bumble in November 2020. Darsie recalls the instant she met Alex, "It just felt like meeting an old friend!" This sentiment laid the ...
One Couple's Earthy and Elegant Vow Renewal at Taft Peak in Yosemite National Park
Sometimes, love is found in the familiar. Priscila and David Nunez grew up together, and "over time, we became really good friends," explains Priscila. Their relationship took root and grew before culminating in a moment that Priscila had always dreamed of. After a romantic dinner, David popped t...
An Eclectic DIY Wedding at the Grass Room in Los Angeles, California
“An elder millennial tale as old as time; we met on Tinder in 2014,” tells Liz Kelso. She and Brian Baeza’s romance grew steadily, hitting a major milestone in 2022. Brian proposed in a setting as breathtaking as their love for each other. Liz reminisces, “We were engaged in September in Cozumel,...
This Eclectic Wedding Had a 420 Bar at The Holly Farm in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California
During a romantic getaway in Marin County, Bill and Katy embarked on an adventure that would forever change their lives. Katy recalls, "We hiked out to a secluded beach on a perfectly sunny day in February and picnicked on a private dune." The serene beauty of their surroundings and the joy of th...
Inside One Bride's "PJ and DJ" Prewedding Party in Dallas, Texas
“There’s nothing better than having a sleepover with your best girls...even if you’re in your early 20s,” says Anne Kathryn (Annie) Trevino (24, works in public relations). Before her May 6, 2023, wedding to Robert (Bobby) DiTullio (24, an outside sales representative) in Houston, Annie hosted a ...
This Surprise Proposal Turned Into a Whimsical Same-Day Wedding at The Hummingbird Temple in Hollywood Hills, California
There’s a reason grand whirlwind relationships anchor so many blockbuster hits—they’re just so romantic. Persis Kham- batta (34, a real estate agent) and Crystal Ramos’ (34, a clinical specialist) entire relationship has been like a real-life fairy tale. So it’s no surprise that the day these two...
Cozy Shades of Orange and Red Brought Warmth to This Fall Wedding at Blooming Hill Farm in Upstate New York
Julie Casale and Stephen Diverio’s love story kicked off with a rarity in this day and age: a blind date. Julie puts it simply: “We were set up in 2018. We went to NYC’s Ludlow House; the rest is history.” Fast forward through their years of dating and they decided to seal the deal. Julie reminis...
This Glam Wedding Included a "Ring for Champagne" Station at Viansa Winery in Sonoma, California
If this couple had a memoir, the title would be Catching Flights and Catching Feelings. The whirlwind romance of Mahsa Zare (29, a luxury realtor) and Johnathan (Hank) Hankins (31, a professional football player for the Dallas Cowboys) has taken them around the globe, so a destination wedding was...
A Moody, Lakeside Fall Wedding at Hotel Walloon in Walloon Lake, Michigan
On a fateful Halloween night, Nicole Jane and John Ronk's paths crossed in the fall ambiance of a Michigan restaurant, igniting a comforting connection. Nicole recalls, "The evening was like talking with an old friend we hadn't seen in years; we connected very easily and quickly." Their shared ex...
Brides Host a Colorful Multicultural Wedding at the Park Hyatt in Washington DC
Karen Gouws and Jordan Dewar first met in middle school, not in the hallways or classrooms, but in the boundless world of an online novel writing group. Their bond deepened with every shared word and imaginative venture as they crafted stories. Karen fondly reminisces, “It’s amazing, in hindsight...
These Brides Planned a Sophisticated-Yet-Personal Wedding at Parlor Public House in Indianapolis, Indiana
Though Alexa Pratt and Amanda Duba went to the same high school, fate wouldn’t have them meet until they both attended the same college; their paths crossed at Indiana University when a mutual friend brought them together. Amanda fondly recalls, “We have a mutual best friend who introduced us, an...
This TikTok Influencer's Garden Wedding at Wave Hill in the Bronx Could Inspire Fairytales
99% of the time, “swiping right” on a dating app won’t get you to forever—but all you need is that one time. And for Kelly Procida and Andy Stranick, it was the first time! “He was my first and only Hinge date; talk about efficiency!” laughs the bride. Their relationship blossomed, and on a chill...