A Traditional, Elegant Wedding at Embassy Suites by Hilton in Des Moines, Iowa

Samantha Nesbit (21 and works in student ministries) and Andy Pringnitz (25 and works in sales) love all things classically elegant. "The goal was to throw an elegant, warm, welcoming party at which guests would feel honored and treated," Samantha says. "We felt so grateful for all the ways our guests have poured into our lives that we wanted to throw a great party to celebrate not only our marriage but also their involvement in our lives." The couple used timeless shades of gold, champagnes and whites, with splashes of blush and plenty of candlelight to bring their vision to life. Samantha and Andy chose Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines, Iowa—a recently renovated theater with intricate details—for their ceremony. "My favorite decoration was the stunning chandelier we had hung directly above the place we stood on the stage," Samantha says. "With crystals and stunning lights, it hung elegantly as the sole decor piece of the ceremony." —Meghan Overdeep