An Intimate Destination Wedding at the Wailea Hotel in Maui, Hawaii
Amanda and Clem were introduced by a mutual friend in college. "He was a senior and I was a sophomore and he graduated shortly after we met. We reconnected and started dating four years later and got engaged two years after that," says Amanda. "We went on a vacation to northern Michigan and our l...
A Casual Glam Wedding at Gannons in Maui, Hawaii
Jessica and Jonathon met when they were two and four years old, respectively. "Jonathon and my brother became best friends in kindergarten and our families became close as we grew up and all hung out together," Jessica says. "Jonathon didn't know that I had always had a 'kid' crush on him because...
A Tropical Wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Maui, Hawaii
Since Monica's a nurse and Bobby is a Firefighter, it makes sense that they met for the first time in the Emergency Room of Monica's hospital. Even more fitting was the fact that Bobby proposed in an old ambulance! The two celebrated their wedding at Olowalu Plantation on the island of Maui in Ha...
A Casual DIY Beach Wedding at a Private Residence in Sanibel, Florida
Jessica, a health and wellness coach and entrepreneur, 26, and Douglas, a computer programmer, 30, had a casual wedding on the beach in Sanibel, Florida. Their wedding colors were inspired by peacocks the couple saw while golfing. Teal, green, gold as well as shades of blue and purple were used t...
An Elegant Wedding at the Coconut Palm Inn in Tavernier, Florida
Taylor Reineke, who works in pharmaceutical sales, 27, and Jon Zimmerman, an entrepreneur, 43, met while Jon was on a business trip to Chicago. They spent every other weekend together and talked on the phone every night until Taylor moved to Florida. After about a year of planning, the couple ha...
A Laid-Back Lakeside Wedding at the West Shore Cafe in Lake Tahoe, California
Adam and Angela were just on their way to dinner with friends up where Adam's parents live on the Sonoma coast, when he pulled over to the side of the scenic coastal highway, walked over to Angela's side of the car, opened the door and dropped to one knee. "We had talked about marriage a bit and ...
An Elegant Yacht Wedding at Hornblower Cruises & Events in San Diego, California
If Debbie hadn't stepped out of her comfort zone, her and Jill may never have gone on their fateful first date in San Diego -- think walks along the beach and a romantic pedi-cab ride. The two got to know each other through emails initiated by Debbie, whose friend's thought the pair might be good...
A Colorful Beach Wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota Beach Club in Sarasota, Florida
Marissa Ravenna, 34, and Jeffery Hargrave, also known as Jeff, 36, had a colorful beach themed wedding in Sarasota, Florida. "I once saw a wedding at the Ritz Carlton in Sarasota and said if I were to ever get married I would want to get married there!" says Marissa. Strawberry, coral and gold we...
A Simple Backyard Wedding at a Private Residence in Mary Esther, Florida
Christie, a regional finance supervisor, 26, and Rocky, an elementary school health and P.E. teacher, 25, planned their wedding with a "southern rustic feel" in mind. "We live in Georgia so we know a little something about southern hospitality," says Rocky. The couple rented two private residence...
Classic Navy Wedding at Eolia Mansion at Harkness State Park in Waterford, Connecticut
After a not-so-successful blind date, Paul Harding, 40, a contractor, headed to an Upper East Side for a quick drink. As fate would have it, that's where he met Claire Fabian, 30. After a snowy proposal skiing in Vermont, the couple decided on a summer wedding in coastal Connecticut. The couple w...
A Cheerful Hawaiian Wedding at Ironwoods Beach in Kapalua, Hawaii
Kimberly and Justin were introduced by mutual friends and hit it off right away. After asking her father, three brothers and oldest nephew for her hand in marriage, Justin involved everyone in his marriage proposal to Kimberly. The two decided on a destination wedding in Kapalua, Hawaii and settl...
A Beach Themed Wedding at the Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club in St. Petersburg, Florida
Megan, 31, and Nick, 31, who both work in the hospitality industry, had a simple beach themed wedding in St. Petersburg, Florida. The couple wanted a "very relaxed and easygoing” wedding, says Megan. Their sea and beach inspired event used gray and mint as the wedding colors. They were wed under ...
A Destination Wedding at Merriman's Restaurant in Maui, Hawaii
When Dawn moved to London, she was looking forward to being single, so she didn't count on meeting Mr. Right out of the chute. Jans ended up being Dawn's perfect match and the two lived in London for three years before Jans proposed in the iconic St. Paul Chapel's whispering room. "It was such a ...
A Beach Wedding at Rick Seltzer Park in Panama City Beach, Florida
Dawn, 42, and Gena, 44, had a beach wedding at Rick Seltzer Park that included their son in the ceremony. Both felt having an ocean backdrop was symbolic of their endless love for each other, says Dawn. Their wedding colors were bright orange and Malibu blue. After their flower girl dropped brigh...
A Colorful Beachside Wedding at Citadel Beach Club in Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Linsey (33 and a market researcher) originally met Mark (33 and a software developer) at the University of South Carolina but didn't reconnect until six years after they both graduated and moved back to Charleston. Their first date was on a trip to Cancun Mexico and Mark proposed to Linsey on ano...
A Romantic Beach Wedding at The Beach House in Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii
Michelle and Seung met during college through work. They had admired each other a lot from afar before a work mixer brought them together. With a little liquid courage, the two finally talked to each other and admitted their feelings for one another. "We have two pups now which we love dearly," s...
A Simple Beach Wedding at a Private Residence in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
May, a market research analyst, 30, and James, a singer and songwriter, 34, had a romantic beach wedding at a private residence in the same area where James proposed. The couple rented the ten-bedroom house for themselves and their wedding guests to stay during the celebration. "Renting the beach...
A Formal Beach Wedding at The Hyatt Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, California
Lauren was only joking when she stepped into a jewelery store to try on engagement rings while on vacation with her then boyfriend of a month, Andrew. When he asked what she was up to, she responded, “Nothing!” and quickly placed the ring that had caught her eye back on the counter to go and enjo...
A Tropical Destination Wedding at Kukahiko Estate in Makena, Maui, Hawaii
Krista and Kelvin celebrated their destination wedding with a nod to both of their heritages. "We brought in both of our cultures with a Las Arras coin exchange ceremony from Kelvin's Columbian side. By exchanging thirteen coins, you tell your partner what's mine is yours and yours mine. We the...
A Historic Waterfront Wedding in New Bern, North Carolina
It took 12 years and 3 states before Christine (Chris), 38 and Shawn, 41 got engaged after first meeting through mutual friends in New Jersey. After moves to Arizona, North Carolina and back to New Jersey, Shawn finally proposed to Chris on New Year's Eve after he had her grandmother's antique en...
A Soft Mint Wedding at Descano Beach Club on Catalina Island in California
Alby thought he'd just be visiting the US for four months when he traveled from Australia to hang out with a friend in southern California. Little did he know he'd meet his future wife! Since Heather and Alby's relationship is laid-back, they wanted to reflect that relaxed vibe in their wedding. ...
A Classic Beach Wedding at Loews Don Cesar Hotel in St. Pete Beach, Florida
Kelly, a recruiter, 26, and Sam, an accountant, 28, met through mutual friends and went out for the first time on St. Patricks Day, quickly becoming more than friends. Sam proposed three years and one day later. (Why one day later? He wanted to keep it a surprise!)The two chose a nautical theme w...
A Sunny Beach Wedding in Dania Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Stephanie, a renewals specialist at a law firm, 25, and Louis, a patent attorney, 34, chose family and the Florida beaches as the focal point of their wedding. Already having law, the University of Florida and a fondness for dogs in common, the couple met while at work. They were engaged on Steph...