A Bold and Tropical Colombian-Inspired Backyard Wedding in Phoenix, Arizona
“We met the modern way — by swiping right!” The connection between Shalayne Pillar and Andrea Murillo was instant, and for their first date, Andrea planned a perfect surprise. “Andrea knocked it out of the park by taking me to a plant-themed speakeasy for happy hour,” Shalayne recalls. “We ended ...
A Colorful Indian Wedding Featuring Dazzling Desert Hues at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort
It was an ordinary day, with a group of first-year students on a library tour of UCLA’s campus. Taylor Munuz, always quick with humor, cracked a joke. Alina Ahmed recalls, “Taylor made a joke (that was actually pretty funny), and I happened to be the one who laughed the loudest.” Taylor turned to...
Rustic-Eclectic Wes Anderson-Inspired Beach Wedding at The Ritz Carlton in Dubai
Elis Bechir and Raffy Etyemezian’s love story began in the heart of Dubai, where the two first met at a rooftop lounge overlooking the Arabian Gulf. What started as a few chance meetings quickly evolved into something deeper. The pair found joy in each other’s company, often sharing lighthearted ...
These Grooms Took Whimsical Glam to the Next Level During Their Wedding at Vibiana in Los Angeles
The phrase, “What’s meant to be will always find a way,” can apply to a lot of things in life. For Enrique Cheng-Robles (56, a family physician) and Cole Williams (30, a recruiter), their love story started with a series of chance meetings that ultimately led to a first date. The Los Angeles–base...
Did You Know You Can Get Married in a Bookstore? These Brides Celebrated Their Love Story at Housing Works in New York City
Both driven and ambitious, Felicia Kaban, an events executive, and Kara Ryan, a PR and communications professional, found themselves collaborating closely on various projects. What started as a productive partnership quickly grew into a deep friendship. Over time, their connection became undeniab...
This Castle Destination Wedding in Slovakia Beautifully Celebrated Multiculturalism
Sitting together at the same dinner table during a luxury wedding summit, sparks flew between strangers Arianna Grijalba and Peter Kiral. However, it wasn’t until the next day at a pool party that Arianna’s friend encouraged her to talk to Peter. The conversation quickly revealed Peter’s incredib...
A Luxurious Countryside Rehearsal Dinner and Wedding at Villa La Selva Wine Resort in Tuscany, Italy
Some couples see sparks fly right away, but these sweethearts needed time for their love story to blossom. It all started when Mark Ruby (32, a senior financial compliance associate) asked Amber Andrews (31, a special events manager) to be his date to their high school prom. She refused. Destiny,...
Industrial Vibes Meet Disco Fever at This Wedding at 74Wythe in Brooklyn, New York
Bianca Volpetti and Dillon Balsamo’s love story is one deeply rooted in family ties and longer-than-life connections. As Bianca would say, “Our story runs deep.” Their grandfathers shared an enduring friendship, having grown up together in Brooklyn. “They were best friends their whole lives,” Bia...
A Vibrant "West Coast Wedding Tour" Multi-Day and Multi-Location Indian Wedding
“Our story is one of serendipity,” Sharan Walia reflects, as she recounts her chance encounters with Jashan Brar across the globe. It all began in Vancouver, where Sharan, while visiting family, was dragged to a birthday party for someone she didn’t know. “It turns out it was Jashan’s birthday, a...
A Vibrant "Havana Nights"-Inspired Wedding at The Bath Club in Miami Beach
A simple swipe on a dating app led to something extraordinary for grooms Frank and Alex. “Sparks flew for us, igniting a connection that transcended screens and pixels,” Alex recalls. Their bond only grew stronger, evolving from late-night conversations to shared dreams and adventures. Twelve yea...
Vegas and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" Inspired This Wedding at The Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach, Florida
April Jalazo had just moved to Florida when she decided to take a chance on a dating app. Little did she know how extraordinary clicking that “download” button would turn out. “He was my very first Bumble date down here and my very last ‘first meeting,’” April fondly recalls. The connection betwe...
An Elegant Tented Wedding at McGovern Centennial Gardens in Houston, Texas
We love a contemporary love story: Kristina Haag and Christopher Kissel’s paths crossed on a popular dating app. “Chris and I met in a super traditional way: Bumble! It was truly the only way to meet anyone during the early days of Covid,” Kristina reminisces. Their connection grew swiftly and de...
Sweeping Boston Views Surrounded This Jewel-Tone Sangeet Celebration at The State Room
“We met through the Indian Aunty Network,” explains Tara Prasad of her romance with Vignesh Shettar. “Think Indian Matchmaking on Netflix, but in real life with aunties matchmaking across the United States.” Despite living in different cities—Tara in Boston and Vignesh in Chicago—their connection...
Comedian Naomi Ekperigin Weds in Laid-Back Nuptials at The Fig House in Los Angeles
Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman met over a decade ago while taking improv classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York City; the beginning of the perfect rom-com if we’ve ever heard one (and very fitting, as Naomi is a stand-up comedian in addition to being an actress, writer an...
A Tropical Wedding With Neutral Tones at Hacienda Sac Chich in Mexico
Anaëlle Seide and Zangar Freeman are the perfect examples of a teenage meet-cute going on to last a lifetime. “We met in high school 11 years ago, and after navigating long distance for some years, we moved in together in December 2020,” recalls Anaëlle. Their journey was marked by the challenges...
A Bright, Floral-Forward Wedding With Jamaican Infusions at Martin's West in Baltimore, Maryland
Over two decades ago, two people had a chance encounter that would act as a jumping-off point for true love to grow. Latoya Francis-Williams recalls, “We met when I walked into the best Jamaican restaurant in town.” Donovan Cunningham, the charismatic owner, “took pride in getting to know every p...
Disco and Carnival Vibes Filled This Vibrant Pink Wedding at 501 Union in Brooklyn, New York
Molly Sprick and Andrew Reid’s story began at George Mason University, where the world of theater brought them together. “Andrew was a playwriting major, and I was close friends with many of the theater students, so our meeting was inevitable,” Molly recalls. Their first encounter happened in the...
Non-Traditional Couples, Take Note: A Moody Celebration at 74 Wythe in Brooklyn, New York
Friends for six years before their romantic relationship began, Erin Tonkon and Brent Bettes both hail from Dallas, Texas, and spent significant parts of their lives in California and New York. As Erin recalls, "We both ultimately didn't meet until we lived in New York," where their friendship de...
An Ethereal Color Palette Wowed at This Wedding at Las Colinas Resort in Dallas, Texas
Sona Doshi and Srikant Patel's love story began in Philadelphia, where they crossed paths during their residency and post-doctorate programs. Their connection was immediate and profound. As Sona recalls, "We hit it off instantly due to all of our similarities in music, food, shows, etc." This sha...
One Couple's Luxurious Multi-Day Destination Wedding at Penha Longa Resort in Portugal
Kanishka Patel and Rajat Malik's love story began as serendipity and crescendoed in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. "It was a dreamy escape to Santorini, Greece, where the azure Mediterranean Sea provided a stunning backdrop to our love story," Kanishka reminisces. The proposal w...
A Multi-Day Jewish-Indian Fusion Wedding Amongst the Redwoods in San Gregorio, California
Karly and Hriday's mutual friend, who would later play a pivotal role as their wedding officiant, decided to invite the two strangers on an epic, multi-couple date. They met, hit it off and the rest, as they say, is history. After deciding to spend the rest of their lives with one another, they s...
YouTuber Guava Juice Weds in an Eclectic, Floral-Infused Wedding at Playa Studios in Los Angeles
Roi Fabito (better known as Guava Juice to his 16 million YouTube subscribers) and Monette Solomon's love story began at a national youth conference in 2007, where they first met and formed a close friendship. This bond deepened over the years, and six years later, they took the next step and sta...
Modern Meets Classic at This Sophisticated Wedding at The Schuyler in Washington, DC
“We met in high school in 2009, and I had the biggest crush,” Alexis Alvarez reminisces. She and Mitch August formed a deep bond as best friends throughout their school years, a friendship that blossomed into romance by the end of their senior year. Their relationship faced the challenges of dist...