A Classic Wedding at Tampa Marriott Waterside in Tampa, Florida

Four years after they met as undergraduates at Emory University, Timothy Bondell (27 and a nurse) proposed to Sara Belsole (27 and a TV reporter) in Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. “I love David Yurman jewelry, so Tim designed a white gold engagement ring modeled after Yurman’s signature rope band,” Sara says. The intricate ring was a perfect match for Sara’s lace dress, with its polka-dot overlay and chic illusion neckline. “I kept my look simple with stud earrings and my sister’s David Yurman bracelet as my ‘something borrowed,’ ” she says. The pair sealed the deal in a traditional Catholic ceremony, then invited guests to celebrate at the Tampa Marriott Waterside in Tampa, Florida, where they indulged in a classic white cake and sweet s’mores favors. “Our entire wedding day was a reflection of Tim and me,” Sara says. “It felt elegant and beautiful but still had that fun, laid-back vibe that is just so ‘us.’ " —Rachel Sylvester