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Something about the back of his head—and 6-foot-6 stature—intrigued college freshman Melanie Patrich. "My friends made me go to a party at his fratern
  • Flamenco Dancers and Twinkle Lights Dazzle at This Wedding at Vizcaya Gardens in Miami
  • Flamenco Dancers and Twinkle Lights Dazzle at This Wedding at Vizcaya Gardens in Miami
  • Flamenco Dancers and Twinkle Lights Dazzle at This Wedding at Vizcaya Gardens in Miami
After a vacation proposal in <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/cozumel-honeymoon-weather-travel-guide" target="_blank">Cozumel, Mexico</a>, col
  • Explore Telluride, Colorado, Through This Intimate Wildflower-Filled Wedding
  • Explore Telluride, Colorado, Through This Intimate Wildflower-Filled Wedding
  • Explore Telluride, Colorado, Through This Intimate Wildflower-Filled Wedding
“Ryan recognized me from Tinder as a fellow Chapman University alum, but I had ignored him on the app,” laughs Syndey Westra, recounting the day she m
  • Romantic Meets Edgy at One Couple’s Personalized Wedding at Valentine in Downtown LA
  • Romantic Meets Edgy at One Couple’s Personalized Wedding at Valentine in Downtown LA
  • Romantic Meets Edgy at One Couple’s Personalized Wedding at Valentine in Downtown LA
“For our fellow same-sex couples!” Kevin Louie and Marcos Melero share, “We hope more <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/gay-marriage-states-his
  • These Grooms Got a Shoutout From Taylor Swift at Their Black-Tie Wedding in California
  • These Grooms Got a Shoutout From Taylor Swift at Their Black-Tie Wedding in California
  • These Grooms Got a Shoutout From Taylor Swift at Their Black-Tie Wedding in California
After matching on a dating app, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristinarodulfo/" target="_blank">Kristina Rodulfo</a> proposed that she and Michae
  • Exclusive: Join Influencer Kristina Rodulfo for Her Travel-Themed Wedding on the Beach in Oahu, Hawaii
  • Exclusive: Join Influencer Kristina Rodulfo for Her Travel-Themed Wedding on the Beach in Oahu, Hawaii
  • Exclusive: Join Influencer Kristina Rodulfo for Her Travel-Themed Wedding on the Beach in Oahu, Hawaii
Even before the main event, Natalia Renna (28 and a digital marketing strategist) and Zachary (Zach) Nathanson (30 and a small-business owner) infused
  • The Couple's Grandmothers Inspired Their Jewish-Italian Pizzeria-Themed Welcome Party in Ojai, California
  • The Couple's Grandmothers Inspired Their Jewish-Italian Pizzeria-Themed Welcome Party in Ojai, California
  • The Couple's Grandmothers Inspired Their Jewish-Italian Pizzeria-Themed Welcome Party in Ojai, California
Imagine this: Your good friends get engaged and invite you to celebrate at a local bar. Except, upon arrival, you learn that you won’t be raising a gl
  • For a Wedding Planner, Surprise Nuptials in Her Maryland Backyard Were Just the Ticket
  • For a Wedding Planner, Surprise Nuptials in Her Maryland Backyard Were Just the Ticket
  • For a Wedding Planner, Surprise Nuptials in Her Maryland Backyard Were Just the Ticket
There’s creative and then there’s absolutely and utterly visionary—and the Southern California beach wedding of Mychaela Miller (32 and a nurse practi
  • This Colorful Mod Wedding in Santa Barbara Included Mood Rings, Goldfish, Sand Castles and a Marching Band
  • This Colorful Mod Wedding in Santa Barbara Included Mood Rings, Goldfish, Sand Castles and a Marching Band
  • This Colorful Mod Wedding in Santa Barbara Included Mood Rings, Goldfish, Sand Castles and a Marching Band
Isabel Skau and Jeremy (Jez) Swanson first locked eyes across the churchyard in November 2019. Jez was busy organizing an event for the Sunday school
  • One Couple's Colorful and Bold Multicultural Wedding in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • One Couple's Colorful and Bold Multicultural Wedding in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • One Couple's Colorful and Bold Multicultural Wedding in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
John Fisher had an elaborate plan to propose to his college sweetheart, Noni Hill. “John tricked me into thinking we were going camping one spring wee
  • Timeless Romance Blended With Chill Lakeside Vibes at This Sewanee, Tennessee, Wedding
  • Timeless Romance Blended With Chill Lakeside Vibes at This Sewanee, Tennessee, Wedding
  • Timeless Romance Blended With Chill Lakeside Vibes at This Sewanee, Tennessee, Wedding
Three months after a serendipitous introduction to Mudra Patel (34 and a VP of product management), Paul Cressman (35 and an attorney) knew he wanted
  • We Can't Stop Dreaming About This Couple's Romantic Wedding at Santa Barbara Historical Museum in California
  • We Can't Stop Dreaming About This Couple's Romantic Wedding at Santa Barbara Historical Museum in California
  • We Can't Stop Dreaming About This Couple's Romantic Wedding at Santa Barbara Historical Museum in California
Lucas (Luke) Franz and Logan Fahey planned a springtime wedding featuring a beautiful fusion of classic and modern elements. As their wedding planner,
  • Anemones Inspired This Industrial-Meets-Art-Deco Wedding at Red Space Events in Cleveland, Ohio
  • Anemones Inspired This Industrial-Meets-Art-Deco Wedding at Red Space Events in Cleveland, Ohio
  • Anemones Inspired This Industrial-Meets-Art-Deco Wedding at Red Space Events in Cleveland, Ohio
Kelly McLean and Corey Mahoney go way back. “Corey and I were high school sweethearts,” Kelly shares. “Our connection was so instantaneous and organic
  • Prepare to be Royally Wowed by This Opulent, Maximalist Wedding at Dover Hall Estate in Richmond, Virginia
  • Prepare to be Royally Wowed by This Opulent, Maximalist Wedding at Dover Hall Estate in Richmond, Virginia
  • Prepare to be Royally Wowed by This Opulent, Maximalist Wedding at Dover Hall Estate in Richmond, Virginia
Brittany Hicks and Manny Sevillano’s <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/read-the-how-we-met-stories-couples-shared-on-their-wedding-websites" ta
  • This Wedding at Basilica Hudson in Upstate New York is a Masterclass in Rocking Bold Colors
  • This Wedding at Basilica Hudson in Upstate New York is a Masterclass in Rocking Bold Colors
  • This Wedding at Basilica Hudson in Upstate New York is a Masterclass in Rocking Bold Colors
Even on the most mundane of days, fantastic things can happen. A typical day at work for Maggie (handling the front desk at the Berkeley Art Museum) a
  • Minimalists Will Swoon Over This Orange-and-Blue Wedding at Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California
  • Minimalists Will Swoon Over This Orange-and-Blue Wedding at Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California
  • Minimalists Will Swoon Over This Orange-and-Blue Wedding at Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California
Jenny and Steve Manganaro’s love story began with a serendipitous introduction by the bride’s cousin and his wife. What started as a simple friendship
  • Calling All Wes Anderson Fans—This Quirky Wedding at The Cracker Factory in Geneva, New York, Is for You
  • Calling All Wes Anderson Fans—This Quirky Wedding at The Cracker Factory in Geneva, New York, Is for You
  • Calling All Wes Anderson Fans—This Quirky Wedding at The Cracker Factory in Geneva, New York, Is for You
Kelly Nyland and Angelina Bembry-Nyland first locked eyes across the yard at a mutual friend’s pool party. “It was a crazy road to get to the point th
  • One Couple’s Intimate Autumn Wedding at Junipero Serra Museum in San Diego, California
  • One Couple’s Intimate Autumn Wedding at Junipero Serra Museum in San Diego, California
  • One Couple’s Intimate Autumn Wedding at Junipero Serra Museum in San Diego, California
Love can take us by surprise, and for Ashley Ford and Charlie Strauss, it was the pandemic that brought them together. “Charlie slid into my DMs askin
  • The Beauty of New Mexico Was on Display at This Colorful Wedding at La Posada De Santa Fe
  • The Beauty of New Mexico Was on Display at This Colorful Wedding at La Posada De Santa Fe
  • The Beauty of New Mexico Was on Display at This Colorful Wedding at La Posada De Santa Fe
Melissa and Robert Young’s love story began in an unexpected place—LinkedIn. However, it turns out they were actually neighbors as children but had ne
  • One Couple's Chic Rooftop Wedding Overlooking LA at The London in West Hollywood, California
  • One Couple's Chic Rooftop Wedding Overlooking LA at The London in West Hollywood, California
  • One Couple's Chic Rooftop Wedding Overlooking LA at The London in West Hollywood, California
When planning their wedding day, Angelica Whitwell and Tolly Savile were laser-focused on creating an intimate, warm event for their family and friend
  • A Fall-Inspired Wedding With Sweet Details by the Couple’s Kids at South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas
  • A Fall-Inspired Wedding With Sweet Details by the Couple’s Kids at South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas
  • A Fall-Inspired Wedding With Sweet Details by the Couple’s Kids at South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas
Alyssa Landau and Ryan Glick are living proof that people can find love in the most unlikely places. “We both ventured out one night to celebrate a mu
  • If You’re Dreaming of a Summer Event, This Calamigos Ranch Wedding in Malibu, California, is the Perfect Inspo
  • If You’re Dreaming of a Summer Event, This Calamigos Ranch Wedding in Malibu, California, is the Perfect Inspo
  • If You’re Dreaming of a Summer Event, This Calamigos Ranch Wedding in Malibu, California, is the Perfect Inspo
Who said work romances don’t work out? Not Elizabeth Stone and Bloor Redding, that’s for sure. The pair met remotely, working for the same company but
  • A Rehearsal Dinner With An Elevated Western Aesthetic at Holden Marlot Museum in Aspen, Colorado
  • A Rehearsal Dinner With An Elevated Western Aesthetic at Holden Marlot Museum in Aspen, Colorado
  • A Rehearsal Dinner With An Elevated Western Aesthetic at Holden Marlot Museum in Aspen, Colorado
On February 13, 2021, Terrell Anderson took a big leap as he got on bended knee to <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/romantic-ways-to-propose"
  • Celebrate a Bride-to-Be at Her Bold, Jewel-Tone Bridal Shower at the Hilton in Baltimore, Maryland
  • Celebrate a Bride-to-Be at Her Bold, Jewel-Tone Bridal Shower at the Hilton in Baltimore, Maryland
  • Celebrate a Bride-to-Be at Her Bold, Jewel-Tone Bridal Shower at the Hilton in Baltimore, Maryland