A Classic Hawaiian-Inspired Wedding at the Martin Johnson House in La Jolla, California

Nick Sidney and Kip Hustace wed at the Martin Johnson House, which is part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California. "We both grew up near the ocean—Nick in San Diego and Kip in Hawaii—so we wanted an oceanside celebration from the get-go," the couple says. "The Martin J...

A Romantic and Modern Wedding at The Bride and The Bauer in Kansas City, Missouri

Alana Rock and Clair Henderson had a classic wedding with touches of modernity.  "For the most part, our wedding was traditional, but we also wanted our queerness to shine through," Clair says. At the loft-style ceremony site, gold chiavari chairs were topped with eucalyptus greenery and pink flo...

A Modern Same-Sex Wedding at Philadelphia Distilling in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

For their industrial wedding, Heta Patel and Courtney Ciallella sent out black-and-white invitations accented with gold foil. It was the perfect introduction to their venue: a converted historic warehouse nestled on the banks of the river in Philadelphia. The celebration had plenty of modern touc...

A Modern and Rustic Wedding at Valley Rock Inn & Mountain Club in Sloatsburg, New York

Sylvia Oppito and Christopher Oppito loved their wedding venue (Valley Rock Inn & Mountain Club), so they based their wedding aesthetic on the gardens and grounds. "Our ceremony was held in a shade garden that was filled with beautiful trees and hydrangea bushes," Sylvia says. "We decided to ...

A Modern, Industrial Warehouse Wedding at The Theodore in Birmingham, Alabama

Emma Pohlman and Austin Foster wed at The Theodore, a historic warehouse with exposed brick walls and an industrial aesthetic. "When I walked into the warehouse for the first time, I knew I had to get married there," Emma says. "The industrial windows let light pour in and the white brick walls g...

A Romantic and Rustic Elopement in Fort Collins, Colorado

Sarah and Devin Biekert debated between a smaller elopement or a bigger event—so they decided to do a little of both. "We managed to have a wedding that suited our (expensive) taste, for 15 people, for $5,000," Sarah says. "We kept our guest list small and prioritized from the beginning where we ...

A Modern Fall Wedding at The Nines Hotel in Portland, Oregon

Lacey and Bo Lockhart planned a Portland-based wedding with a "wine country in the city" theme. "We wanted to highlight wine in a variety of ways, like our gorgeous wine-stained invitations and the rich merlot color of the wedding," Lacey says. "Our colors evolved into a luxe fall palette of navy...

A Whimsical, Romantic Backyard Wedding in Lexington, South Carolina

Jordan Lee and Wayne Lee had a whimsical, romantic backyard wedding that was truly inspired by family. "My Nana was always one of the most important people in my life. Unfortunately, we lost her about a year before the wedding, but I wanted to make sure she was there in spirit. It took place in h...

A Casual Church Wedding and Backyard Reception in Charleston, South Carolina

Tessa Barone and Matt DiLeo had an "untraditional" two-day wedding in Charleston, South Carolina. On Friday evening, they had an intimate church ceremony at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, followed by a traditional confetti exit and a ride on a vintage Volkswagen bus. Tessa wore a simple, classic g...

A Classic and Romantic Summer Wedding at Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, California

Brittany Wilkins and Jeff Paulo had a classic, romantic wedding at Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, California. The big day was inspired by Outside Lands, a music festival where they met. The ceremony took place under a canopy of trees, and the aesthetic matched the couple's calligraphed invitation pe...

A Modern, Alternative Wedding at The Stave Room at American Spirit Works in Atlanta, Georgia

For their modern and industrial wedding, Caryn Gepp and Ryan Gepp mixed primary colors and fun patterns for a welcoming atmosphere. Guests received invitations with typography and color-block patterns, which introduced them to the celebration at The Stave Room at American Spirit Works. "Wedding d...

A Glamorous Asian-Fusion Wedding at Hatley Castle in Colwood, British Columbia

Ashlyn Sundar and Darren Chiu combined their different cultures for a glamorous, elegant wedding at Hatley Castle in Colwood, British Columbia. "Being first-generation born Canadians by immigrant parents from Hong Kong and Fiji, our upbringing was the heritage and traditions from Hindu and Chines...

A Classic, Elegant Multicultural Wedding at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Neela Rao and Nathan Wruble planned a two-day wedding that celebrated their Western and Indian cultures. On the first day was a traditional Hindu ceremony at The Rookery. The couple went with a neutral color palette of gold, ivory and green to complement the gilded walls and marble floors of the ...

A Classic, Elegant Backyard Wedding on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina

Helen Shuman has a long-standing family history with Sullivan's Island, so it was the perfect destination for her wedding with Clay Pellisero. The festivities were introduced with an elegant invitation suite featuring calligraphy and watercolor artwork, and they officially began at a traditional ...

A Modern, Luxurious Wedding at the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois

Mary Suen and Eric Chung wed in a modern, luxurious museum wedding that celebrated the bride’s Chinese culture and the groom's Korean culture. "The inspiration behind our wedding was very much nature-themed," Mary says "Due to Eric's love of science and museums, and both of our passions for natur...

A Classic Church Ceremony and Modern Reception in Denver, Colorado

After a romantic first look in an ornamental grass garden, Ivy Lin and Michael Lersten met up with their bridal party for more photos. Ivy stunned in a A-line gown with a sweetheart neckline and elaborate beading, which she paired with a small white bouquet, an updo and a classic veil. Michael wo...

An Elegant and Glamorous White Wedding at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in New York City

Ariel Feldberg and Spencer Jennings translated their personal tastes into a modern, elegant, all-white wedding at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. The couple had a first look on the rooftop, which overlooked the New York City skyline, before marrying in an elegant ceremony inside the hotel. They stood be...

A Modern, Eclectic Restaurant Wedding at Comal in Berkeley, California

As foodies who love hosting parties, Kat Sebastian and Cody Shields wed at Comal in Berkeley, where the bride works from time to time. Their wedding had plenty of eclectic, vintage elements and a 1970s-inspired color palette of chartreuse, khaki, maroon and coral. "The restaurant is already stunn...

A Classic Wedding at Greenhouse Two Rivers in Highlandville, Missouri

Breanna Norton and Alex Wise's wedding drew inspiration from their venue's mid-century modern design and classic minimalism. This theme began with the neutral-colored invitation suite written by the bride's grandmother, and it continued to the simple outdoor ceremony site. "My main goal was to no...

A Rustic Wedding at The Homestead Barn at Dover Bay Resort in Dover, Idaho

Chelsea and Alberto Pimienta live in Washington, DC, but they traveled to the bride's hometown of Sandpoint, Idaho, for a rustic wedding. "Our venue was a beautiful old barn nestled between the mountains and Lake Pend Oreille," Chelsea says. "There is a magic about it that I wanted to share with ...

A Modern, Country Wedding at Rock' N Dollar Ranch in Lumberton, Texas

Casandra Walker and Gerald Mathews lived in Los Angeles for over a decade, but they returned to their hometown for a wedding at Rock' N Dollar Ranch. They planned their "bohemian country-chic" celebration in only six weeks, and it highlighted the bride's country roots in a modern way. The ceremon...

A Romantic and Rustic Wedding at Cielo Farms in Malibu, California

Sarah Budhiman and Dylan Hooe had a "coastal, laid-back wedding" that reflected the life they've built on the West Coast. "I guess you could say the inspiration was California," Sarah says. "We selected Cielo Farms as our venue because of its beautiful outdoor landscape and coastal breeze, and we...

A Casual Beach Wedding at Cap Maison in Saint Lucia

Emma Dunbar and Steven Mondolino had a casual, modern destination wedding at Cap Maison in Saint Lucia. After guests received welcome bags full of snacks, they headed outside for the tropical waterfront ceremony officiated by Emma's stepfather. The couple processed down an aisle decorated with re...