Unicorns and Rainbows Filled This Wedding at Hotel Domestique in South Carolina

Sydney and Michelle went all-out when it came to bringing a celebratory vibe to their two-day affair at Hotel Domestique in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. The couple included unicorns, rainbow details, a live painter, confetti, two wedding cakes and plenty of fun in their South Carolina wedding....

These Brides Invited Llamas to Their Rustic Wedding in the Mountains of North Carolina

Convenient accommodations for their wedding guests was important to Kate Bunting  and Alyssa Gentry when finding a venue for their destination wedding. With that in mind, the couple chose to get, "married at the Vineyard at 37 High Holly, in Highlands, NC. We picked this location due to its sceni...

An Intimate Elopement Overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina

Not having loved ones present is one of the main drawbacks couples weigh when planning to elope. However, Adrienne Michelle (33 and a therapist, educator and speaker) and Brittany Glover (33 and a product management executive) found a creative way to have a private ceremony while still involving ...

A Romantic, Garden-Inspired Wedding at Hotel Domestique in Travelers Rest, South Carolina

Courtney Mills always wanted a garden-inspired wedding, and that idea took center stage when she wed  Dan Roberts. "Ever since I was a little girl, I loved the movie Steel Magnolias," she says. "My favorite scene in the entire movie is Shelby's wedding. Her ceremony was dripping with floral vine...

A Moody, Romantic Wedding at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn in Highlands, North Carolina

Tayler and Josh Kirsch wed in the mountains of North Carolina, where the bride's family has a vacation home. "The area around Highlands is widely known for its vibrant fall foliage. We knew our guests would love the cooler temperatures and scenery as much as we do," Tayler says. The wedding had a...

A Rustic Jewel-Tone Wedding at Rhubarb in Asheville, North Carolina

As residents of Asheville, Abhi and Peter Haschke chose to wed in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. "Our theme was bohemian to keep with the natural surroundings," Abhi says. "We wanted a small, intimate ceremony since we were also going to have ceremonies in Germany and Sri Lanka, as my husban...

A Rustic Wedding Weekend at Ogontz White Mountain Camp in Lyman, New Hampshire

With Ogontz Lake and a sprawling campground at their disposal, Cecilie Pope (29 and a ballroom dance costume designer) and Stan Gelzhinsky (31 and a professional poker player) invited nearly 200 guests to a weekend filled with swimming, potato sack races, Olympic-style relays and, of course, a we...

A Camp-Inspired Wedding at High Hampton Inn & Country Club in Cashiers, North Carolina

Embracing their laid-back personalities, Alice Dixon (31 and a VP of sales) and Scott Weston (29 and a commercial real estate appraiser and broker) threw a summer-camp-inspired wedding in North Carolina’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. “We knew we wanted to be somewhere beautiful in the mountain...

A Winter Forest Elopement at Woodlake Country Club in Vass, North Carolina

High school sweethearts Candice Jenkins (31 and a bridal boutique owner) and Bradley Richardson (30 and a sales rep) were planning a big wedding at a North Carolina caste, but then they decided to elope instead, forgoing the cost and stress of a traditional wedding. A chic palette of black, white...

A Romantic, Bohemian Fall Wedding at Lonesome Valley in Sapphire, North Carolina

With organic details and muted fall hues, Caitlin Weems (28 and an e-commerce manager) and Ben Pinegar’s (29 and a digital analyst) day perfectly echoed the rustic vibe of their Lonesome Valley setting.<br><br>Ben personally designed a number of stationery items, including the rehearsal dinner in...

A Luxe, Rustic Wedding at The Cliffs at Glassy in Landrum, South Carolina

The bride’s love of books, faux fur, fireplaces and old vintage trophies inspired Britt Tolleson (28 and a dancer) and Tommy Fisher’s (27 and a business owner) “secret society” celebration.<br><br>All nine of Britt’s bridesmaids wore long-sleeve, crushed velvet gowns designed by the bride herself...

Kaycey + Jesse &ndash; Ogontz Camp Wedding

Kaycey Bowser (26 and a radiological technologist) and Jesse Raimer (35 and a hospital manager) incorporated a playful camp motif throughout their laid-back summer wedding, perfectly reflecting their easygoing personalities.<br><br>With family and friends traveling from all over the country, host...

A Rustic, Natural Wedding at Black Mountain Sanctuary in Black Mountain, North Carolina

Sarah Wickers (35 and the owner of Well Seasoned Table) and Clinton Wickers (35 and a gardener) have a deep love for trees and nature, which inspired their rustic, natural wedding. The ceremony and reception were held outdoors, with guests surrounded by wildflowers, trees, ferns, and white lights...

A Woodland Garden-Inspired Wedding at Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club in Cashiers, North Carolina

Talk about bringing the outside in. Libby Page (26 and a chef and freelance food stylist) and Whit Sibley (27 and an MBA candidate at Vanderbilt University) used plenty of overgrown florals, unfinished wood, brown mushrooms and leaves throughout the decor to bring their stunningly woodland garden...

A Casual Garden Party Wedding at Old Sherrill's Inn in Asheville, North Carolina

What's better than drinking coffee cocktails, waltzing down dirt-laden paths and dancing under the stars? Not much. And Meredith Lee (left, 33 and a nurse) and Samantha Profetta's (33 and a real estate broker) relaxed garden party of a wedding totally pro...

A Charming, Rustic Wedding at DeStarte Bed and Breakfast Wedding Barn in Lawndale, North Carolina

Summer Cornett (24 and a quality-improvement specialist) and Kelly Calloway (30 and a regional sales manager) knew they wanted to get married somewhere that showcased their love for the outdoors and somewhere guests could stay for an entire weekend getaway. From the moment Summer and Kelly saw De...

A Rustic Mountain Wedding at the Barn at Chestnut Springs in Sevierville, Tennessee

Lace, burlap, pearls, hydrangeas and sweet tea—what more could you ask for in a Southern wedding? Katharine Penny (22 and a pastry supervisor) and Marc Menasian (32 and a technology coordinator) wanted just that: a sweetly Southern celebration with their 75 of their closest loved ones. Situated i...

An Organic Vineyard Wedding at Banner Elk Winery in Banner Elk, North Carolina

Samantha Taylor (22 and a math teacher) played tennis over the summer with Tyler Haislip (a civil engineer) at Greene Ridge Racquet Club in North Carolina and quickly hit it off on their first date later that fall. A week before Tyler proposed, he told Samantha that she should start looking at ri...

A Classic Navy Wedding With a Rustic Twist at the Inn on Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina

rn Megan Koonts (27 and a physician assistant) and Wes Payne (27 and an accountant) perfectly combined classic and rustic for their October nuptials in Asheville, North Carolina. Megan and Wes were raised and educated in North Carolina and still live in the state. Saying they a...

A Natural, Rustic Wedding at Horace Williams House in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Everything about Chelsea Leathers (29 and a lawyer) and Clay Ragan’s (30 and a project director) wedding—from the blue and white palette to the natural and historic venue and the rustic and simple flowers—screamed Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Since the couple met at the University of North Caroli...

A Rustic Barn Wedding at The Grove At Pennington in Greer, South Carolina

Ah, nothing says true love like a taco eating contest. Well maybe not for most, but Mark McKenna (23 and an insurance agent) made quite the impression on Amanda Lee (22 and a sales associate) after he managed to chow down more than 18 tacos in less than 20 minutes. The day Mark popped the questio...

A Rustic Vintage Wedding at the Farm, A Gathering Place in Candler, North Carolina

Andrea Knox (30 and an interior designer) and Todd Waller’s (30 and an engineer) gorgeous working-ranch venue in Candler, North Carolina, set the tone for the entire wedding with its woodland groves, historic barn and even horses. “I'm an interior designer, so I decided to use the farm itself as ...

A Rustic Chic Wedding at Snipes Farm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Blind dates can get a bad rap, but for Matney Murad (26 and a boutique manager) and Ben Gaddy (28 and a consultant for the Department of Energy) it's what brought them together and eventually led them down the aisle. Their best friends, who happened to be dating, convinced the two to meet and des...