A Summer Wedding Inspired by the Bride's Grandmother's Garden at a Family Property on Cape Cod, MA

Not much sticks around after freshman year of college, whether it’s friends, fashion choices or (what you thought would be) your major. But for Sydney Ellis and Jake Weil, something special happened then that stood the test of time: They made a pact—half in jest—to someday marry. The two met in 2...

An End-of-Summer, Waterfront Wedding Combining Chinese and Jewish Traditions in Newport, Rhode Island

Melissa and Ari's love sparked in a classroom long before it ever reached the shores of Newport. The two first met during the admitted students weekend for their MBA program. Melissa stopped to say hi to a friend, who happened to be talking with Ari. That quick conversation turned into a lasting ...

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...

A Colorful and Sustainable DIY New England Wedding at Round the Bend Farm

“Tradition wasn’t very important to us,” Mac says of his wedding to Elizabeth. Case in point: The pair got ready together, walked down the aisle hand-in-hand and served ice cream sandwiches for dessert. The couple also focused on sustainability, working with local vendors to source all of the foo...

A Nature-Inspired Garden Party Wedding at The Farmer’s Daughter in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

After getting engaged on a hike in Greece, Fatima and Brett took inspiration from nature when planning their South County wedding. They collected flowers from their neighborhood, pressed them and included them as inserts in their invitations. “Each one was a little different and added a personal ...

Modern Southern-Inspired Downtown Boston Wedding at the State Room

Brittany and Bobby's wedding was inspired by the farm in Texas where Brittany grew up. The couple filled the State Room with lush greens and roses, creating a wild garden with a bird’s-eye view of the city. Escort cards and menus added bits of Southern flair while ribs, chicken and cheese biscuit...

A Casual, Unconventional Wedding at the Barking Crab in Boston's Seaport District

For Angela and Michael (Mike),  an unconventional wedding day was a must. After a ceremony on The Envoy Hotel roof deck, guests sipped pineapple spritzes and soaked in the Boston skyline before heading to the reception<br><br>.“We love Seaport and frequent The Barking Crab, so we thought ‘why not...

A Classic-Chic Wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island

When you marry at St. Mary’s Church Newport, where John F. and Jackie Kennedy wed, a classic celebration is in order. “I am a sucker for a traditional wedding,” Vanessa says. She and Franklin (Frankie) planned a timeless seaside reception at Belle Mer, filling the clean space with white flowers, ...

An Elegant Destination Wedding at The Chanler in Newport, Rhode Island

James and Michael have taken a trip to New England every fall for the eight years they’ve been together. For their wedding, they invited 130 friends to join them in their annual excursion—this time to to Newport. “We felt it was a special corner of the area,” James says. After marrying in a circl...

A Classic, Romantic Wedding in the McKim Courtyard at the Boston Public Library in Massachusetts

To celebrate their marriage, Yi and Song planned a classic summer wedding at the historic Boston Public Library. The couple exchanged vows in front of a fountain in the courtyard of the McKim Building and took advantage of the space's iconic architecture by taking wedding portraits around the leg...

An Orange-Hued Fall Wedding at Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington, Connecticut

Drawing on both the vineyard setting and fall for inspiration, Lindsey and David planned the ultimate seasonal celebration. “I wanted our flowers and décor to scream autumn, but not have anything to do with pumpkins,” Lindsey says. Food and Lindsey’s Italian heritage played a central role in the ...

An Industrial Black-and-Red Wedding at Commonwealth in Kendall Square in Boston, Massachuetts

Early in their relationship, Hannah and John-Paul took long walks around Boston. Before crossing the Longfellow Bridge from their homes in Cambridge, they often stopped at the Commonwealth in Kendall Square for a sandwich and a beer. So, it was a fitting location for their 115-person wedding. “Th...

A Classic Navy-and-White Military Wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island

It was important to Nikki Anderson and Karthik Venkatraman, "to have the wedding be a representation of who we are as a couple." As such, they planned a wedding in Newport, Rhode Island, that melded watercolor details, traditional Indian elements and tributes to the Navy. While those components w...

This Couple Tied the Knot Over Dinner with Friends at a Restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts

Sarah Brown (31 and a machine learning researcher) and Kirk Stewart (31 and a sales engineer) initially planned to celebrate their union with a large, traditional wedding. However, an intimate affair at a restaurant with just 20 of their closes loved ones felt more like them, leading the couple t...

A Whimsical Waterfront Wedding at The Branford House in Groton, Connecticut

Diahna Wood (30 and a conference coordinator) and Lovell Patton (34 and a computer specialist) each had a unique vision for their wedding day­. “I loved the idea of an enchanted, whimsical wedding with rustic touches,” Diahna says. “Lovell’s style leans more classic. I wanted to incorporate both ...

Vibrant Shades of Red and Orange Wowed at This Wedding at Overbrook House in Massachusetts

Niyati and Nick's at Overbrook House in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts was inspired by "Niyati's Indian heritage, Nick's Italian roots and our shared love for Cape Cod. Nestled in the woods of Buzzards Bay, Overbrook House offered the perfect rustic feel with multiple onsite locations and expansive...

An Intimate Elopement in Downtown Boston Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jessica and Navil were just two weeks away from their wedding when they made the difficult call to postpone it, as a result of the pandemic. "All the details were already planned out. When we decided to elope, we also decided that we would eventually have a second wedding, the wedding we had been...

All the Colors of the Rainbow Were on Display at This Wedding at Solé East in Montauk, New York

Joanna Valk and Anthony Polemis wanted their wedding at Solé East in Montauk, New York, to be a joyous occasion and translated that into their design by selecting a vibrant, rainbow-inspired color palette. "We combined a bright, lively color palette for the flowers against a more classic design b...

An Artsy Wedding at The Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, Massachusetts

After only three months of dating, Jack Brinkerhoff (31 and an engineer) gave Erin O’Leary (31 and a financial grant manager) a joint year-long membership to the Institute of Contemporary Art. “I thought, this guy must be serious,” Erin says. Many visits later, they returned to the museum to make...

A Blush-and-Gold Wedding Along the Atlantic Coast at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island

The city of Newport set the stage for Janelle and Julian's glam waterfront wedding at Belle Mer. The two wed under a modern chuppah overlooking the harbor, while Julian donned a white dinner jacket and nautical bow tie and Janelle rocked a fitted lace gown. After recessing up the petal-lined aisl...

This Penthouse Wedding at State Room Offered Sweeping Views of Downtown Boston

For their wedding in Boston, Alex and Steven chose The State Room because of, "its beautiful views of the city, the fact that it had two floors which made it interesting, a gorgeous glass staircase that connected the two floors, and the fact the space was quite bare so we could make it what we wa...

Greenery Filled Every Part of This Sophisticated Boston Wedding at the Museum of Fine Arts

The city of Boston was the starting point for Laura Renfro (27 and an investor) and Andrew Veroneau’s (28 and a VP of corporate development) luxe urban wedding at the Museum of Fine Arts. “Having a Boston-centric wedding was essential to us,” Laura says. “We absolutely love the city since it’s wh...

A Modern Urban Wedding at Waterfire Events Center in Providence, Rhode Island

Amy DeBlasio and Brandon Grandmaison didn't choose a specific theme for their wedding, but they went against tradition in many aspects. "We wanted to include bright colors, a lot of art, music and unique touches that we hadn't seen before in other weddings or similar events," Amy says. Case in po...