Adrianne & Charlie: A Spring Wedding in Omaha, NE

According to Adrianne Galvin, anybody who knows me knows that once a decision has been made, it needs to happen right away. I don't have much patience. Luckily for Adrianne, her fiance Charlie Agulla was more than willing to pitch in every way he could to pull off their Omaha wedding in just four...

Rachelle & Stan: A Theme Wedding in Rocky Point, NY

From handmade invitations to a custom-designed wedding gown, artistic pair Rachelle and Stan put all the finishing touches on their unique, outdoor celebration. The Bride Rachelle Etienne, 25, fashion account representative The Groom Stan Robinson, 25, graphic designer/production services The Da...

Charlotte & Nicholas: A Destination Wedding in Paso Robles, CA

From the other side of the country, Charlotte Spears and Nicholas Ivancic organized an outdoor wedding that celebrated the natural beauty of California wine country. The region's traditional pale yellow stucco walls and terra cotta roofs inspired every element of the wedding. The Bride Charlo...

Barbara & Aaron: An Outdoor Wedding in Keystone, CO

It must have been the margaritas. After getting each other's email addresses from a mutual friend, Boulder undergrad, Barbara exchanged messages with Aaron agreeing to drive him from the airport to Breckenridge where he could fulfill his lifelong dream to live in Colorado. THE BRIDE Barbara Rag...

Allison & Bart: A Formal Wedding in Denver, CO

Ironically, it was Allison's boyfriend that led her to the man she was to marry. The Bride Allison Riekse, 30, high school counselor The Groom Bart Bansbach, 30, finance The Date June 12 In 1997 the Michigan native moved to Denver with her guy, briefly meeting Bart after six months in the ...

Jennie & Matt: An Outdoor Wedding in Loveland, CO

Jennie might still be a student, but she's fully educated in the art of wedding planning. I planned the whole thing myself while going to school full time, she says. It was crazy because I was so picky...I looked at every venue in Northern Colorado! But once Jennie and Matt had taken a peek at th...

A Casual Winter Wedding in Chicago, IL

The Bride Kimberly (Kim) Garcia, 26 The Groom Chad Canterna, 26, works with the US Navy The Date January 21 Two things came together to create Kim and Chad's wedding style. First, the couple wanted to showcase the city, with a skyline motif on the details, a hot dog bar at the reception, and fav...

A Classic Modern Wedding in Chicago, IL

The Bride Melissa Mariola, 29, managing editor of HGTV Magazine The Groom Matthew (Matt) Wurman, 30, team leader of web operations at Bloomberg.com The Date October 22 Classic but fun was the driving force behind their style. Melissa and Matt used neutral colors like gray, white, and cream, and ...

Aarati & Arun: A Hindu Wedding in Pittsburgh, PA

Aarati and Arun's romantic international courtship led to Hindu vows at a festive celebration near Pittsburgh. Bold color, traditional attire, and fantastic food created a culturally diverse wedding that won't soon be forgotten. The Bride Aarati Yelamanchili The Groom Arun Manoharan The Date Sep...

Emily & Andrew: A Green Wedding in Peoria, IL

Having originally met at a sushi bar in Spain, Emily and Andrew didn’t actually begin their long-distance courtship until one year later when a mutual friend arranged a reunion at a restaurant in Chicago. The Bride Emily Ransburg, 34 The Groom Andrew Cittadine, 33 The Date July 16 Follo...

A Traditional Outdoor Wedding in Menlo Park, CA

The Bride Alice Chuang, 35, corporate counsel at The Gap Inc. The Groom Michael (Mike) Naranjo, 38, a trial attorney at Foley & Lardner LLP The Date May 28 With a modern yet romantic aesthetic in mind, Alice and Mike used a palette of pink and gray to pull off their wedding look.

A Casual Tented Wedding in Swannanoa, NC

The Bride Sarah Turner, 28, a physical therapist The Groom Andrew (Drew) Pietruszka, 32, an underwater archaeologist The Date August 27 Sarah and Drew threw a casual outdoor bash, filled with down-home comforts and fun activities. Guests drank lemonade and beer served up in Mason jars and heated...

A Romantic Seaside Wedding in Bald Head Island, NC

The Bride Michelle Flower, 26, a student The Groom Paul Smith, 27, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of California, Berkeley The Date June 26 Michelle and Paul didn't want to distract from their gorgeous beach backdrop, so they incorporated pastel hues, romantic floral arrangement...

A Contemporary Outdoor Wedding in Cary, NC

The Bride Celia Carpenter, 26, a pharmacist The Groom Scott Everett, 30 a doctor The Date May 21 Instead of focusing on a theme, Celia and Scott built their wedding style on a contemporary black, gray, and hot-pink color palette. The tabletops and the ceremony aisle were decked out in vibrant-hu...

A Classic Modern Wedding in Boca Raton, FL

The Bride Suzanne Micciantuono, 27, a dermatology resident The Groom Steven (Steve) Horwitz, 28, a dental student The Date January 15 Elegant simplicity was the driving force behind all the details in Suzanne and Steve’s wedding. The couple designed every detail with clean, modern lines in mind ...

An Elegant Formal Wedding in Lamont, FL

The Bride Sophie Patent, 28, legislative director at Dutko Poole McKinley The Groom William Smith, 28, assistant vice president at Capital City Bank The Date December 10 With more than 400 guests, Sophie and William knew it would be difficult to find a venue large enough in the Tallahassee area....

A Casual Beach Wedding in Islamorada, FL

The Bride Sarah Stone, 30, a captain in the US Army The Groom Robert Jason Mullins, 30, also a captain in the US Army The Date November 11 As a nod to their careers and their patriotism, Sarah and Jason chose crimson, ivory and navy as their wedding colors (a demure take on red, white and blue)....

A Classic Garden Wedding in Bonita Springs, FL

The Bride Nicole Gasparino, 29, an engineer in the medical device industry The Groom Stephen (Steve) Mathews, 27, a police officer in St. Petersburg The Date October 21 Nicole and Steve’s verdant outdoor setting and the perfect October-in-Florida weather set the stage for a classic garden weddin...

A Casual Romanitc Wedding in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

The Bride Lara Kocerka, 26, owner and designer at Declaration Boutique and Events The Groom Steven Hill, 27, self-employed The Date November 12 Lara and Steven kept three key words in mind while crafting their wedding: “fresh, feminine and sweet.” Pink and gray became the main colors, along with...

An Elegant Contemporary Wedding in Washington, DC

The Bride Monique Cox, 28, the owner of PROssistant, a virtual assisting and management company The Groom Christopher (Chris) Samuels, 34, a retired football player for the Washington Redskins The Date March 3 All things sparkly led the day's design, which the couple based in a contemporary pale...

A Bold Traditional Wedding in Washington, DC

The Bride Lauren Basilio, 29, a financial analyst The Groom Vincent (Vince) Reyes, 29, a mortgage specialist The Date May 28 A bold color palette of black, white and kelly green led the day's theme, and damask-print accents added even more graphic punch.

A Formal Indoor Wedding in Tampa, FL

The Bride Ashley Wax, 29, a commercial insurance underwriter The Groom Alvin Rai, 29, a manager at T-Mobile The Date October 15 Ashley and Alvin’s vision for their wedding day was clear: purple, with lots of diamonds.

A Manhattan-themed Wedding in Orlando, FL

The Bride Candace (Candy) Komand, 30, an account manager at Digitas The Groom Ivinder (Ivi) Ahuja, 37, a director of business development at American Express The Date July 3 New Yorkers at heart, Candy and Ivi wanted to throw a sophisticated Manhattan-themed wedding in the vacation-like setting ...