Whimsical Wedding Photos

This Wedding at Riverbed Farms in Anaheim, California, Was All About Sustainability

Hosting a wedding that was sustainable and environmentally conscious was of utmost importance to Zoe-Raven and Spencer. “Spencer is vegan and we both care deeply about our communities and being eco-friendly,” Zoe-Raven says, which led the couple to select a sustainable urban farm as their venue. ...

This Wedding at Lighthouse Point Park in Connecticut Drew Inspiration From the Caribbean

“We wanted everything to be airy, colorful and fun,” Alexandra (Alex) Malebranche says of her wedding to Nathaniel (Nate) Koonce II. They pulled inspiration for their untraditional day from the Museum of Ice Cream and the Color Factory in San Francisco. To keep things casual, the couple served up...

This Glamorous Wedding at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia was Inspired by Paris

For their wedding in Philadelphia, Milanee and Amine selected a "wintry Parisian chic" aesthetic with a "clean, airy and soft" color palette which complemented the Academy of Music's classic architecture seamlessly. To bring their Parisian theme to life the couple served a decidedly French-inspir...

An Intimate 7-Person Private Estate Minimony in California

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced Tiffany and James to scale back their original plans for a large wedding in northern California, they opted for an intimate vow exchange in the backyard of Tiffany's childhood home with only her brother and both sets of parents in attendance. "The pandemic meant...

'Star Wars' Took Center Stage at This Lock Haven Park Wedding in Orlando, Florida

Self-described nerds who love cosplay, Addie​ Hassel and J​ames​ Morrone embraced their offbeat personalities on their wedding day. “We wanted to have the classiest Star Wars party ever,” Addie says. The creative duo made most of the décor themselves, like a Rebel-inspired ceremony backdrop fille...

Pampas Grass and Disco Balls Filled This Wedding at Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes, Vermont

Funky disco balls came together with bohemian pampas grass for Olga and Dan's "modern yet timeless, relaxed and a little quirky, but hopefully still chic," wedding at Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes, Vermont, on Lake Champlain. "We spend a lot of time on Lake Champlain and we always knew we wanted...

Vintage Details Wowed at This Wedding at Anew in St. Louis, Missouri

Though Lacy and Chris grew up in the same 2,000-person town, they didn’t get to know each other until a decade later in St. Louis when they joined the same kickball team. After a move to Indianapolis—and not one, but two proposals—the pair started planning their wedding, which Lacy credits Chris ...

Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" Inspired This Wedding in Napa Valley, California

Sophie and Michael looked to a childhood film favorite when planning their wedding: Beauty and the Beast. The Disney fans even choreographed their first dance to the tune of “Tale as Old as Time.” Teal, pastels and green created a whimsical setting at the private vineyard estate, where guests fou...

A Colorful Gallery Wedding in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Maegan and Jake take color very seriously, and not just because it’s a major part of her job. The couple opted for a design scheme that would portray their colorful personalities, using their DIY skills to create everything from confetti cones to the photo booth. “I put a lot of pressure on mysel...

One Couple's Colorful Estate Wedding at the Seversky Mansion in Glen Head, New York

Christiana and Millet (Mel) looked to Europe to design their black-tie Long Island wedding. “We were inspired by old-world elegance,” Christiana says. “We wanted the wedding to be timeless but also fun.” The 100-year-old de Seversky Mansion got them halfway there, with chandeliers and a wood-pane...

An Eclectic, Saloon-Style Wedding at Union Horse Distilling Company in Lenexa, Kansas

Adam and Brian  embrace the unexpected—it is how they met, after all. A chance encounter after years apart (and a little Facebook sleuthing) led to a Christmas proposal and an 11-month engagement. To honor their story and their life as a couple, Adam and Brian combined elements that created an ec...

This Couple Included a Traditional Korean Pye'Baek in Their Wedding at Terrain at Styer's in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

A self-professed “nontraditional couple,” Lauren and Wes  eloped to Joshua Tree National Park in 2017. “There wasn’t a proposal, and there were no engagement rings,” Lauren says. A year later, the pair worked together to plan a wedding that “felt personal and low-key to reflect our personalities,...

The New York City Skyline Took Center Stage at This Liberty House Wedding in Jersey City, New Jersey

Over their decade together, Derek and Mark have traveled the world—and the couple wanted their wedding to pay tribute to their adventures. “We planned the day based on the different places we’ve gone together,” Mark says. With that in mind, the jet-setters took guests from a ceremony facing the N...

A Wes Anderson-Inspired Wedding in Westhampton Beach, New York

Nicole and Bryan turned to summer camp for their wedding inspiration. As an homage to Nicole’s childhood summers spent in Westhampton, the couple created a weekend- long celebration complete with yurt accommodations and Moonrise Kingdom touches at every turn. Nicole and Bryan, who met working for...

A Whimsical Music Festival-Inspired Wedding at Stafford Lake Park in Novato, California

Meredith and Evan invited guests on a trip to CartyLand, a festival-style celebration complete with VIP  wristbands located in the invites. Guests watched the ceremony from blankets on the grass, then headed to the reception for face painting, a taco truck and slices of an ultra-colorful cake. “W...

A Flower-Filled Pink Wedding at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster Township, New Jersey

Arielle  wed Zach in “whimsical, enchanting fairy tale” celebration at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster Township, New Jersey. The outdoor ceremony took place in a tent overlooking the golf course. Guests in the first two rows sat in plush velvet love seats, fabric chairs and vintage cou...

A Fun Sunday Brunch Wedding at a Chateau in Pacific, Missouri

Danielle and Erica wanted a unique, tradition-bending wedding all their own, and luckily, Erica was the right person for the job. She runs a small event planning business on the side, “so you can imagine planning our wedding was my cup of tea,” she says. Danielle and Erica put together an intimat...

A Hamburger-Themed Wedding at Tivoli Turnhalle in Denver, Colorado

Noah and Sean  are Denver residents—and burger lovers. They worked with the team behind Denver’s Burger Battle to plan a well-done celebration. “Sean is the burger guy,” Noah says, “and I’m the Burger Battle guy.” The guys tied the knot  at Denver’s ninth annual Burger Battle, which the couple ha...

A Whimsical Botanical Garden Wedding at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library in Delaware

After a year-long search for the right venue, Carrie and Shane finally discovered Winterthur. “I have always loved the whimsical atmosphere of botanical gardens,” Carrie says. “It blew me away.” Deep purple, mauve and gray accents paired with candles and frilly florals to bring the pair’s vision ...

A Fairytale Winter Wedding at Planterra Conservatory in West Bloomfield, Michigan

Ariel and Camran knew Ann Arbor would be the ideal spot for their winter wedding. The city is not only the location of their alma mater and near their hometown, but it’s also where they met and fell in love. Welcome bags with Zingerman’s Bakehouse treats and Great Lakes chips greeted guests, who ...

One Couple's Whimsical Fantasy-Inspired Wedding at Bella Collina in Montverde, Florida

Actors Christina and Matt looked to Middle-Earth when planning their wedding. “We wanted to capture that cozy feeling you get from The Lord of the Rings, with the illusion that you’re in an overgrown fortress,” Christina says. For the ceremony, which their college theater professor officiated, th...

Groovy Retro-Inspired Wedding at The Union on Eighth in Georgetown, Texas

Kelly and Steven love music from the ’70s and ’80s, so they took inspiration from the song “September,” by Earth, Wind & Fire. “We wanted to create eclectic, old soul vibes and an easygoing atmosphere,” Kelly says. Groovy invites set the tone for an autumn celebration full of earthy flowers, ...

This Colorful Rooftop Wedding in Asbury Park is Not Your Typical Jersey Shore Wedding

Nicole and Liam first caught one another’s eye while working at an  advertising company that hand-paints murals and signs. Together, they used their creative backgrounds to piece together a fun and funky work-of-art wedding. “I felt fulfilled being able to coordinate everything on my own and see ...