This Wedding at Basilica Hudson in Upstate New York is a Masterclass in Rocking Bold Colors
Brittany Hicks and Manny Sevillano’s love story is a testament to the power of friendship, laughter and dance. Their journey began in college, where they had many mutual friends but didn’t know each other very well. They reunited in New York City after graduation and quickly became close friends,...
Calling All Wes Anderson Fans—This Quirky Wedding at The Cracker Factory in Geneva, New York, Is for You
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 became a romance transcending geographical barriers. The pair remained committed despite Steve’s relocation to Los Angeles to pursue his career in...
The Beauty of New Mexico Was on Display at This Colorful Wedding at La Posada De Santa Fe
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 asking what I was up to,” Ashley recalls, “and that’s how our love story began.” After moving back to Texas from New York City, Ashley visited Charlie i...
Every Color of the Rainbow Was on Display at This Clifton Inn Wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia
“Brian and I met at a conference for scientists,” reveals Emily Zboril about the start of her relationship with Brian Moy. “He told me about his dissertation work and handed me his business card! The rest, as they say, is history.” Brian proposed in San Antonio during a Christmastime drive. “He t...
An Interior Design Influencer’s Bright, 1970s-Inspired Wedding at Gather Greene in Coxsackie, New York
When both the bride and groom are musicians, you can expect a distinctive, rockin’ style in every wedding detail. “I wanted the decor to truly feel like us,” Jessie Ruane—a musician, actor and interior design influencer—says. “Our apartment in Brooklyn has retro vibes, so we wanted to use that as...
This Hollywood Couple Hosted a Star-Studded Desert Wedding at Merv Griffin Estate in La Quinta, California
Growing up in Los Angeles, Chloe Sonnenfeld, daughter of American filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld, inevitably developed some favorite haunts. So, when it came time for her beloved—Peter Brunette—to pop the question, he knew just where to do it. “I spent a lot of time at the Hotel Bel-Air with my famil...
Feel the Island Breeze at This Couple’s Bohemian Wedding at Olowalu on Maui, Hawaii
Sometimes, you must wait for the right time to fall in love. Jewels and Khang Nguyen first met as teenagers through mutual friends, then again as young adults. Though they dated for a while, they broke up, and it would’ve seemed their story was over. “We grew apart, then we grew up,” Jewels notes...
A Retro Tie-Dye Wedding for Two “Deadheads” at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, California
After Casey Regan made a sweet comment about Monique Gray’s job after the two matched on a dating app, they met up at a wine bar in Orange County, California. Spontaneity followed the couple throughout their relationship: all the way through to the proposal date. “The proposal happened in the bac...
A Two-Day Wedding Celebrating Wildflowers and Summer in the PNW in Eugene, Oregon
KelCee Hallstorm and Russell Morgan are all about the Pacific Northwest, so it’s no wonder it was the ideal backdrop for their ceremony and reception. “Afternoon tea in a field of wildflowers was the vibe we went for,” KelCee says. “My husband and I love color so there was definitely no shortage ...
This Wedding With Citrus Details is a Summertime Dream at The Annex in New York
Summertime and the lovin’ is easy. When it came time for Stephanie King and Adam Partridge to tie the knot, they knew which season they’d be honoring. “Because the wedding was in June, it was inspired by the joyfulness of summer,” the bride explains. “I dreamed of a citrus-filled room surrounded ...
Pops of Color Wowed at This Three-Culture Wedding at Casa de la Guerra in Santa Barbara, California
For graduate school sweethearts Tara Mohseni and Rishi Gupta, wedding planning was all about focus. “Start your planning with a couple of high-level intentions for your wedding day and when you inevitably get bogged down in details, come back to those,” Tara advises of future couples. For them, t...
Fashion Was the Focus at This Extravagant Four-Day Indian Wedding at the W South Beach in Miami, Florida
After cultivating a long-distance relationship, Aditya Patel was able to pull off a spectacular proposal to his girlfriend, Yamini Mada, in February 2020. They flew to Miami under the guise of celebrating a friend’s surprise birthday. “Adi hired an event planner to coordinate the most perfect pro...
A Bold Color Palette and Chic Fashion Wowed at This Couple’s Sherwood Country Club Wedding in Thousand Oaks, California
“Go—you never know how your life could change if you just show up.” These wise words from blogger Arianna Thomopoulos’ mother, convincing her daughter to attend an alumni event for her alma mater, were (in fact) life-changing. After missing out on meeting in college, Arianna bumped into Neil Saly...
Fall Shades of Mauve and Orange Wowed at This Wedding at Devil's Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado
Bailey and Nick tied the knot at Devil's Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado with a fall wedding. As a way of embracing the beautiful season, the couple selected an autumnal color palette of mauve, mustard and burnt orange for their elevated-yet-rustic wedding day. From there the couple layered in...
A Cheery Citrus-Filled Brunch Wedding at Ashton Gardens in Corinth, Texas
Leah and Andre aimed to soak in the summer sun for their August wedding. “We wanted it to be bright, fun and colorful,” Leah says. So they decided to invite 150 loved ones for brunch at Ashton Gardens, where tall windows flooded the reception with natural light. It ended up raining, but with a bl...
Hot Pink and Indigo Blue Wowed at This Wedding at Downtown Market in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Lauren and Ryan are here for the party. “For our wedding, we knew we wanted a vibrant celebration,” Lauren says. “We were all about a casual, fun atmosphere.” The couple brought the celebration to life with bright colors, lots of gold accents and hand-dyed linens on cocktail tables. Ryan and his ...
Popular Television Shows Inspired This Wedding at The Fig House in Los Angeles, California
Melanie Gasmen and Benjamin Fleck's shared love of television informed the overall theme of their wedding day. From a "Game of Thrones"-inspired outfit for Melanie to a Joey from "Friends"-inspired suit for the officiant, television moments and references were threaded throughout the celebration....
All the Colors of the Rainbow Were on Display at This Grand Barn at The Mohicans Wedding in Glenmont, Ohio
Kate and Shannon aimed to keep their DIY wedding fun and upbeat. Glitter-filled invitations asked guests to dress colorfully and set the tone for the rainbow-themed celebration. The couple made a candy table and lawn games, family members arranged flowers from Shannon’s parents’ backyard and ever...
One Couple's "Fiesta Garden" Wedding at Greenhouse Two Rivers in Highlandville, Missouri
What Samantha (Sam) calls her “fiesta garden wedding” to Oswaldo (Waldo) all came down to picking the right blooms. “Our palette was bright and colorful,” Sam says. “Most of the day’s décor came from the flowers.” Luckily, she had some floral experience under her belt. “I worked at Zuzu’s Petals ...
The New York City Skyline Took Center Stage at This Liberty House Wedding in Jersey City, New Jersey
Over their decade together, Derek and Mark have traveled the world—and the couple wanted their wedding to pay tribute to their adventures. “We planned the day based on the different places we’ve gone together,” Mark says. With that in mind, the jet-setters took guests from a ceremony facing the N...
Personal Details Filled This Bright and Airy Restaurant Wedding at St. Cecilia in Atlanta, Georgia
As a boy walking to school in Portugal, Victor used to pass an overlook covered in wisteria vines. “As a nod to this memory, we used silk wisteria to create a canopy at our altar,” Alice says. Similarly personal details could be found throughout their entire wedding day— Victor’s nephew, a classi...
Colorful and Fun Kansas City-Themed Wedding at the 28 Event Space in Kansas City, Missouri
When it came to Rachel and Jordan's wedding color scheme, the pair took a ‘more is more’ approach. “I had a tough time finding the right palette,” Rachel says. “I couldn’t pick just two colors.” The couple decided on a theme all their own, calling it “colorful Kansas City fun.” Their invites popp...
Pops Of Color Filled Every Inch of This Art & History Museum Wedding in Maitland, Florida
Milan and Ian do things their way—and they color with every Crayon in the box when doing it. For their wedding, “The color palette was a bit of everything,” Milan says. “I don’t believe in limiting myself when it comes to tradition.” The same could be said for the ceremony, in which Milan and Ian...