Whimsical Wedding Photos

A Cheery Citrus-Filled Brunch Wedding at Ashton Gardens in Corinth, Texas

Leah and Andre aimed to soak in the summer sun for their August wedding. “We wanted it to be bright, fun and colorful,” Leah says. So they decided to invite 150 loved ones for brunch at Ashton Gardens, where tall windows flooded the reception with natural light. It ended up raining, but with a bl...

A Romantic Green-and-Purple Garden Wedding at the Market at Grelen in Somerset, Virginia

Taylor and Daniel made a good team when planning their bespoke wedding. “I loved conceptualizing the aesthetics and Daniel handled the logistics,” Taylor says. Their venue, a 600-acre nursery, inspired the romantic garden vibe. Taylor sketched branches for the letterpressed invitations, dreamed u...

Bright Orange and Yellow Filled This Wedding at Woods Edge Llama Farm in Stockton, New Jersey

When it came time to tie the knot, Victoria and Avinash planned a rustic and whimsical wedding steeped in tradition as a way to honor their backgrounds. “It was important to us that we blend our two families and two cultures into one celebration,” the pair says. To do so, they incorporated both W...

A Vibrant Emerald-and-Coral Wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida

Rachel and Eric's wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida, was bold and beautiful. The couple selected a vibrant emerald-and-coral color palette that informed much of the big day's aesthetic. "Our wedding day was amazing," recalls Rachel. "I had always envisioned an elegant bl...

The Bride Rocked a Patterned Dress at This Coastal Garden Wedding in Biddleford Pool, Maine

Scarlett Bermingham and Andrew Rhymer love all things botanical and celebrated their marriage with a garden-inspired wedding at Scarlett's family home on the coast of Maine in Biddeford. In keeping with the garden aesthetic of the day, Scarlett even donned an epic floral-print wedding dress for t...

One Couple's Enchanted Garden Wedding in Saugatuck, Michigan, With Woodland Details

Allie's parents have what they call a "gnome home" in Saugatuck, Michigan, near the shores of Lake Michigan where she and Eric tied the knot with an enchanted garden wedding. With the forest venue set, choosing a whimsical woodland theme was a simple choice for the duo's Michigan wedding. "Our we...

This Romantic Garden Wedding at Wave Hill in the Bronx, New York, Had an Epic Cake

Samantha and Ian's wedding at Wave Hill in the Bronx, New York, was a romantic affair complete with portraits in a greenhouse, a flower-filled wedding ceremony and an elegant ballroom reception with an oversize wedding cake. "We wanted the entire day to feel like you were at a garden party with a...

This Couple Chose a Secret Garden Theme for Their Wedding at The Denver Botanic Garden in Colorado

The Denver Botanic Gardens inspired Kendra and Daniel's wedding style from the start. Their stationery, printed with an architectural design, corresponded with the cut stone and molded concrete found at their venue. The vibe—“elevated backyard garden party with a touch of The Secret Garden romanc...

A Cheerful Flower-Filled Wedding at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago, Illinois

Chelsea grew up near the Chicago Botanic Garden, so it was a natural place to host her wedding to Andrew. Chelsea’s mother painted floral invitations that set the tone for a horticultural-themed celebration that focused on fresh, local ingredients. “We wanted it to feel like a cozy, beautiful far...

One Couple's Old World-Inspired Wedding at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida

“I build themes and styles for a living, and conforming to one is so not my style,” Rachel says of planning her St. Petersburg wedding to John (Trey). Wanting to surprise guests at every turn, Rachel curated details like illustrated invitations and fruit-filled florals to create a wedding suited ...

Guests Rode Roller Coasters at This Wedding at Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park

When it came to planning a memorable wedding, Taylor and Andrew had a distinct advantage: Taylor’s family owns Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park in Lakeview, Georgia. The couple wanted a wedding that they described as “formal fun.” Clad in black-tie dress, 225 guests rode a railway to a reception...

An Industrial Black-and-Red Wedding at Commonwealth in Kendall Square in Boston, Massachuetts

Early in their relationship, Hannah and John-Paul took long walks around Boston. Before crossing the Longfellow Bridge from their homes in Cambridge, they often stopped at the Commonwealth in Kendall Square for a sandwich and a beer. So, it was a fitting location for their 115-person wedding. “Th...

It's Hard to Believe This Wedding Took Place at Villa de la Vina in Angora Hills, California, Not Italy

Although Tiffany and Antonio tied the knot in Angora Hills, California, they drew inspiration heavily from Italy, a destination they fell in love with during a trip early on in their relationship. "A few years ago during a trip to Italy, Antonio and I got to spend a few days in Positano and explo...

This Whimsical Wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado, Had a Geode Cake

Claire and Ian had a few parameters for their venue. “We knew that we wanted somewhere without noise ordinances and where we could put our own stamp on the place,” Claire says. Spruce Mountain Ranch checked off all boxes. What Claire calls a “whimsical woodland” theme took shape, made possible wi...

Navy and Pink Wowed at This Wedding at the Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga, California

Sima and Nikhil let Indian traditions guide their wedding at the Montalvo Arts Center. They kicked things off with a musical baraat processional and married under a mandap, but shortened their ceremony to a brief 45 minutes. Sima wore a jeweled lehenga in peach rather than the typical red (“It’s ...

Fly Fishing Inspired This Elegant Green-and-White Wedding at Martis Camp in Truckee, California

Anne and Charlie's shared love of fly fishing has always been central to their relationship so when it came time to plan their wedding at Martis Camp in Truckee, California, selecting a fly fishing theme was an easy decision. "Of many shared interests and experiences, however, none was more impor...

An Emily Brontë-Inspired Wedding at The Junior League of Houston in Houston, Texas

Mary and Sahra's wedding transported guests into the pages of Emily Brontë’s England. “I’m a big literature nerd, so I wanted you to feel as though you stepped into a ball from a classic novel,” Sahra says. Rich satin wallpaper, gold foil touches and an arch topped with spray roses channeled the ...

This Couple Filled 701 Whaley in Columbia, South Carolina, With Shades of Purple

Chloe and Aldric mark their love in greenery. It all began when the pair met at a St. Patrick’s Day event, surrounded by clovers. After a woodsy engagement photo session,the couple realized the shade could also influence their wedding design.“We saw photos of usenclosed in trees and itwas amazing...

This Eclectic Rooftop Wedding at The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, Had the Couple Jumping for Joy

To celebrate their love story, which began with a "New Girl"-worthy meet-cute, Julia and Randy welcomed guests to the rooftop of The Line Hotel in Washington, DC, for an eclectic tented wedding reception with a colorful palette and iconic downtown views. Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced the ...

One Couple's Peach-Hued Boho Beach Wedding at Wequasset Resort in Harwich, Massachusetts

For their Cape Cod wedding, Stephanie and Shaun leaned into a boho aesthetic with a beige-and-peach color palette. To bring their vision to life the couple filled their wedding with contemporary, curvilinear signage and boho pampas grass-centric floral designs. The day began with a waterfront wed...

Iridescent Lilac Details Filled This Wedding at Greengate Ranch and Vineyard in San Luis Obispo, California

Having met while at Cal Poly, Madi and Jordan brought their college friends back to San Luis Obispo for their wedding at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard. “We wanted it to be a big party, so our overall theme was fun,” Madi says. The couple had a few specific requests to help bring their vision to ...

A Whimsical Backyard Wedding in Leesburg, Virginia, With DIY Touches

Lauren grew up playing in the trees around her house with her sister. “It was our personal wonderland,” she says. She wanted to re-create that magic when she married Steven in those same Virginia woods. On the invites, a watercolor map of the property hinted at the dreamy festivities to come: a r...

Vibrant Shades of Purple and Teal Set Apart This Aspen, Colorado, Wedding at Lynn Britt Cabin

Alex and Matias’ love story started out as a low-key friendship and culminated in a surprise proposal surrounded by hundreds of candles and their adorable pups. And, as the pinnacle of their love story, the couple exchanged vows with a wedding in Aspen, Colorado, at Lynn Britt Cabin after the COV...