A Modern, Nontraditional Wedding at Red Ginger in Traverse City, Michigan

Caitlin Hirsch (30 and a teacher) and Nathan Smead (31 and a teacher) wanted an intimate restaurant wedding in one of their favorite places in the world: Traverse City, Michigan. "Not only is it drop-dead beautiful, but we have been visiting it since we first started dating,...

A Luxurious Wedding at Parkland Golf and Country Club in Parkland, Florida

Nayana DePaula (26 and a receptionist) and Luciano DePaula (29 and a contractor) wanted a wedding that was over-the-top in all the best ways. “Attention to detail and the element of surprise were very important to us,” Nayana says. The...

An Organic, Elegant Wedding at Salvage One in Chicago, Illinois

Since Melody Follweiler (26 and a consultant) and Stefan Benteler (33 and production director) were in the wedding business, they knew from that the industrial indoor-outdoor space at Salvage One in Chicago, Illinois, was just right for their organic wedd...

A Vintage, Shabby-Chic Wedding at Smithville Mansion in Mount Holly, New Jersey

Emily McGarry (31 and in retail) and Tim McGarry (32 and a senior analyst) used the vintage style of Smithville Mansion in Mount Holly, New Jersey, as the inspiration for their wedding. “Our venue really was the focal point of the whole day,” Emily says. “It truly represente...

A Classic Fall Wedding at Belhurst Castle in Geneva, New York

Since they started dating, Deirdre Bell (30 and an accountant) and Chad Pinheiro (32 and an accountant) made annual trips to upstate New York for the beautiful fall foliage. They loved the area so much that when it came to chose the lo...

A Wedding With a View at Cityplace Events in Dallas, Texas

The view from the 42nd floor of Cityplace Events is unbelievable—hosting a reception there means a panoramic view the Dallas skyline and lights with an included open bar and phenomenal catering. That’s why Kristi Johnson (29 and a lead teller) and Chandler Johnson (25 and a ...

A Shabby-Chic Purple Wedding at a Private Residence in Spooner, Wisconsin

With gorgeous rolling hills and towering trees in the Wisconsin countryside, it’s no wonder why Meg Buchmann (23 and an interior designer) and Alex Arndt (25 and an electronics technician) got married at Meg’s family’s home in Spooner, Wisconsin. “I always wanted an outdoor ...

A Rustic Spring Vow Renewal at the Aspen Room in Omaha, Nebraska

Andrea Kosmicki (34 and a Pilates instructor) and Dave Hoarau (43 and a Marines First Officer of Navigation) had their wedding twice, with their first ceremony in a courthouse so Dave's visa paperwork could get started (he is Canadian). This gave the couple a year to plan th...

A Rustic, Vintage-Inspired Wedding at Indigo Falls in Dallas, Georgia

Indigo Falls in Dallas, Georgia, is a serene, rustic venue—a wedding here means gorgeous natural scenery, the option of a waterfront ceremony and a wooden barn perfect for an intimate reception. As soon as Erin Cameron (30 and an applications analyst) and Brett Ray (32 and a student) saw it, they...

A Pink, Black-and-White Modern-Style Wedding at Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club in San Diego, California

This modern-style wedding at Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club in San Diego, California, was shaped by the black, white and pink palette—a romantic combination for a day of romance. Alicia Umpierre (29 and a scientist) and Justin Umpierre (30 and a nonprofit manager) chose the venue not just bec...

A Silver Wedding at Artesano Iron Works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When it came to their wedding decor, Tamara Stafford (35 and a certified public accountant) and Donald Brown (55 and a strategic planning consultant) wanted their venue to take center stage. The couple were married at Artesano Iron Wor...

A Traditional Fall Wedding at the Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Monique Siravo (30 and a receptionist) and Steven Bucci (31 and works in sales) met way back in middle school, but it wasn’t until much later that the pair started dating. “I was at a local coffee shop with a few of my friends and we ran into some old friends we hadn’t seen ...

A Classic Backyard Wedding at a Private Lake House in Sandusky, Ohio

Kelly Hennessy (26, a consultant at Ernst & Young) and Tim Borchers (28, a consultant at Tom Zosel & Associates) met in college and dated for five years before getting engaged. The couple were visiting Kelly’s parents at their lake house when Tim asked (according to Kelly, practically beg...

A Rustic Barn Wedding with an Elegant Twist at a Private Residence in Circleville, Ohio

This couple wanted to make sure love for the outdoors reflected within their choice of venue, and once they found the rustic barn located on private property in Circleville, Ohio, no further searching was needed. “We visited, and it was literally love at first site,” Ashley West (26 and a wedding...

A Classic Ballroom Wedding at Berkeley City Club in Berkeley, California

Meredith Massar (29 and an art history PhD student) and Chris Munson (29 and a philanthropy grant maker) were all about the venues filled with rich history for their classic wedding. They were drawn to the historic Christ Church in Berkeley, California, which has maintained ...

A Blue and Orange Playful Wedding at Toledo Zoo in Toledo, Ohio

All that Alicia Paree (29 and a restaurant manager) and Ryan Paree (27 and a law grad) wanted was a nontraditional wedding, and since they shared a love for the zoo and had family from Toledo, Ohio, having their wedding at the Toledo Zoo only made sense. "On a whim, before we were even engaged, w...

A Charming Wedding at Aldie Mansion in Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Elizabeth Seasholtz (29 and a digital editor) and Ryan Olech (29 and a senior audit consultant) say choosing to get married at Aldie Mansion was an easy decision. "It was important to me to have our wedding somewhere that reflected my love of art and history," Liz says. "Ald...

A Rustic Wedding at Tiger Point Golf Club in Gulf Breeze, Florida

Kelly Johnson (24 and in sales) and Shea Sanders (24 and in sales) wanted nothing more than to show their “fun side” at this rustic wedding, including their love of golf. Each guest rode into the celebration at Tiger Point Golf Club in Gulf Breeze, Flori...

A DIY Vintage-Inspired Wedding at Hotel Atotonilco El Viejo in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Hotel Atotonilco El Viejo in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, is an amazing venue—with beautiful open spaces, surrounded by greenery and trees and plenty of amenities—to host an intimate, relaxing wedding weekend. That’s why it was perfect for Giovanna Vazquez (23 and a fashion designer) and Jose L...

A Romantic, Classic Wedding at Stonebriar Country Club in Plano, Texas

Classic romance never goes out of style. Stephanie Meyer (27 and a customer-service representative) and Jonathan Pittman (31 and a game developer) hosted their ceremony in Prestonwood Baptist Church followed by a reception in Stonebriar Country Club in Plano, Texas, since bo...

A Vintage Farm Wedding at a Private Residence in Fayetteville, Arkansas

When it came time for Emily Reagan (26 and a teacher) and Dylan Cardwell’s (27 and a technical sergeant in the Arkansas Air National Guard) wedding, they knew they wanted to get married at Emily’s family’s farm in Fayetteville, Arkansas. “It has been my dream since I was a y...

An Intimate, Modern Wedding at Melt Restaurant in Center Valley, Pennsylvania

Gabrielle Katsaros (25 and an account and project administrator) and Shawn Waldenmayer (28 and a marine) planned an intimate, modern wedding in just six weeks. The couple had their wedding on the rooftop at Melt Restaurant in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. "The space made it f...

A Classy, Alternative Wedding at Gaylord Springs Golf Links in Nashville, Tennessee

Dawn Joy Hodges (31 and a pastry chef and cake decorator) creates sweet treats at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and walks past its charming courtyard daily. “I have always loved it and knew it was the spot for the ceremony,” she s...