A Woodland DIY Wedding at a Private Residence in Duck Creek Village, Utah

Handcrafted details and personalized touches lent an air of warmth and intimacy to Natale McAneny and Ronnie Reed’s woodland summer wedding.<br><br>The couple’s friends and family pitched in to help the pair pull off their brunch bash, gathering wood stumps and logs around the property for ceremo...

A Classic, Colorful Wedding at The James A. Michener in Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Emily Strasburg (25 and a special education teacher) and Andrew DiPietro (24 and a chemical engineer) met in high school while caroling with friends. For their winter wedding, textured linens and cranberry-colored florals created a classic look. “We didn’t want anything overly manicured or stuffy...

A Traditional Loft Wedding at Brazos Hall in Austin, Texas

Aly Greenblum (27 and a senior research manager) and Brandon Phillips's (33 and a senior manager) meet-cute was straight out of a rom-com: they met at Aly's cousin’s wedding. For their own celebration, a traditional Jewish ceremony and an “epic dance party” with Motown hits made theirs a night to...

An Elegant Tented Wedding at The Branford House in Groton, Connecticut

Valia Capuano (27 and a lead financial analyst) and Alexander Santaniello (27 and an operations manager) planned a sophisticated gray and silver fete beneath a white sailcloth tent in Connecticut.<br><br>“The minute we stepped onto The Branford House grounds, I knew it was the place,” Valia says ...

A Bohemian Fall Wedding at CJ's Off the Square in Franklin, Tennessee

Kalee Stefanski and Aaron Ebalaroza tied the knot on a balmy October day with an intimate garden ceremony in the heart of Franklin, Tennessee.<br><br>Inspired by the setting, the couple chose a color palette of rich fall jewel tones and filled the day with bountiful, textured bouquets of stock, a...

A Pink and Peach Beach Wedding at Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey

Book designers Erin Fitzsimmons (32) and Ray Shappell (34) looked to their venue for design inspiration. “Congress Hall was sophisticated and classy, yet quirky and fun,” Erin says, who added subtle seaside elements, including white coral and sea horses, to décor.  <br><br>Their goal was to find ...

A Charming Rustic Wedding at Trail Creek Ranch in Wilson, Wyoming

Inspired by the natural beauty of their wedding’s serene outdoor setting, Sara Slade and Frank Royster planned a rustic summer fete with an eclectic mix of feminine and organic accents.<br><br>“Our guests all traveled from other states, and very few had been to Jackson or even Wyoming before,” Sa...

A Sophisticated Grotto Wedding at Rayavadee in Krabi, Thailand

Drawing inspiration from a Dolce &amp; Gabbana runway show in Capri, Italy, Jenn Pablo and Paco de Leon planned a sophisticated waterfront soiree in a grotto in Thailand.<br><br>Every element of the décor was thoughtful and elegantly understated. To let the organic setting shine through, the coup...

A Simple Blush and Gold Wedding at Cafe Lurcat in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ashley Johnson (27 and a senior program evaluator) and Daniel ("Danny") Ryan (27 and a senior software engineer) met in college. For their post-grad wedding, they chose to stick to simplistic shades of white, blush and gold.  “Our desire was to have a fun but not too fancy celebration,” Ashley sa...

An Eclectic Autumn Wedding at The Graylyn Estate in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

After meeting at a work party, music licensing directors Kelly Ross (30) and Steve Stromp's (32) relationship took off. When it came time to plan their fall fete, they decided to play up the old-school glamour of their venue - The Graylyn Estate - with dramatic splashes of wine and apple green, p...

A Romantic Winter Wedding at The Liberty House Restaurant in Jersey City, New Jersey

Bevin Stella (31 and a senior marketing manager at The Knot) and  Matt Wheeler (33 and cofounder of SportsRecruits) met through mutual friends.  The couple used dark jewel tones and earthy elements including figs and berries to bring a luxe, wintry vibe to their nuptials. Bevin’s friend designed ...

A Retro, Hawaii-Themed Wedding at National Tropical Botanical Garden in Poipu, Hawaii

When Ashlee Domann (31 and in finance) and Bryan Wheeler (39 and a hot rod builder) opted for a Hawaiian wedding, one thing became more important to them than any color scheme or theme. “Throughout the planning process, we kept two things sacred: Our wedding had to be fun, and it needed to reflec...

An Elegant Autumnal Wedding at a Private Home in Dardanelle, Arkansas

Libby Crom and Chris Pledger’s intimate farm wedding in the heart of Arkansas featured rich, autumnal colors; chic, Provençal details; and an incredibly cute pup!<br><br>The couple took advantage of the picturesque landscape, hosting both the ceremony and reception outdoors. Wooden pews from the ...

A Whimsical Bohemian Wedding at Osborn Farm in Loveland, Colorado

Michelle Shank (28 and an advertising account director) and Gabor Boczonadi (34 and a marketing account director) met at a networking event in Denver, Colorado. Three years later, Gabor proposed in Budapest while they were visiting his family. The couple decided to get married in Colorado since t...

A Preppy Backyard Wedding at a Private Residence in Landgrove, Vermont

Holly Donaldson (27 and a development officer) and Adam Casella (28 and an MBA candidate) met through mutual friends.  Inspired by the natural beauty of Vermont’s landscape, Holly and Adam planned a backyard bash that was equal parts elegant and effortlessly chic.  “We really wanted to embrace th...

A Contemporary, Rustic-Chic Wedding at Couloir Restaurant in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

With the help of the planning pros at Simply Grand Events, Cassie LaMendola and Matthew Morgan hosted a contemporary garden party that exuded organic elegance.<br><br>While the natural beauty of Jackson Hole’s mountainous landscape served as the centerpiece for the ceremony, Cassie and Matthew’s ...

A Colorful DIY Wedding at Wychmere Beach Club in Harwich Port, Massachusetts

Emily Rorty and Evan Nash focused on their playful sides for their coastal spring wedding in Cape Cod with bright colors and fun-filled details.<br><br>Although the pair had planned for an outdoor ceremony, rainy weather meant tying the knot indoors. Luckily, the Wychmere Beach Club has an incred...

A Quirky, Classic Spring Wedding at Castle Hotel & Spa in Tarrytown, New York

For their spring wedding at the Castle Hotel &amp; Spa in Tarrytown, New York, Danlu and Eli pulled off a classic fete with shades of pale rose pink and tranquil blue and plenty of playful, personalized touches.<br><br>Playing up the whimsical appeal of the historic setting, voluminous, cascading...

A Bright, Casual Wedding at Greenhouse Loft in Chicago

Andrew (Drew) Freeman (31 and a nurse anesthetist) and Fernando (Sergio) Mojica (40 and an assistant principal) have a love for weekly “Sunday Funday” activities, which inspired them to plan a daytime wedding. <br><br>“We wanted a daytime party with celebratory music that would keep everyone danc...

A Warm, Romantic Wedding at Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg, Virginia

Rebecca (31, survey researcher) and Casey (30, engineer) met while working in Washington, DC. They hit it off immediately and dated for two years. Casey popped the question on the beach during a trip to Portland, Oregon. "He proposed while we were bundled up in blankets watching the sun come up,"...

A Sophisticated Tented Wedding at Capital City Club in Atlanta, Georgia

Seagrass, linen, marble, wood and silver details lent a textured twist to Kelli Sherrill (27 and a professional equestrian) and Josh Gibson's (28 and a real estate developer) sophisticated yet informal tented reception. Boxwood arrangements added warmth to the church ceremony, where Kelli walked ...

A Luxe Indian Wedding at Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York

A stunning castle set the scene for Rekha Mahale (35 and a pediatrician) and Mihir Patel's (33 and a corporate bond trader) storybook spring celebration. “I didn’t think a fairy-tale wedding was possible unless we wed somewhere in Europe,” Rekha says of her search for the perfect venue that could...

A Rustic Casual Wedding at Rhinegeist Brewery in Cincinnati, Ohio

After exchanging vows in a Cincinnati park, Liz Johnson (32 and an IT consultant) and Andy Mechtenberg (38 and a remodeling contractor) wanted a relaxed, rustic locale for their laid-back reception, which they found in the exposed brick, wood floors and hanging lights of the historic downtown bui...