Andrea & Kevin: A Chocolate Brown Wedding in Oklahoma City, OK

Andrea had just quit her job as a magazine editor to pursue a career as a freelancer and decided she needed some extra income. “When I took a job as a cocktail waitress at a hot downtown night spot, I never dreamed I would meet my future husband!” she says. Kevin was the manager of the bar where ...

Victoria & Fermin: An Orange and Fuchsia Wedding in Albuquerque, NM

After meeting at a comedy club, it's no wonder this duo wanted to plan a wedding that was fun and lively. Introduced by Fermin's sister, who was also the bride’s best friend, Victoria and Fermin realized they had more than just a sense of humor in common. The Bride Victoria Salazar, 31, paraleg...

Brooke & Ricky: A Springtime Wedding in Poplarville, MS

Sparks flew when mutual friends introduced Brooke Burge and Ricky Johnston over a game of Friday night bowling. Just a few years later, Ricky proposed to Brooke on Thanksgiving eve, with a little help from their miniature daschund Jack (the ring was tied around his collar). The Bride Mary (Broo...

Sharon & Patrick: A Destination Wedding in Palawan

Before their three-year engagement and four-month, long-distance courtship, Sharon and Patrick's first relationship challenge was probably the most meaningful: Patrick's sister, Rachel, had to approve. The Bride: Sharon Gonzalez, 32, director of project management The Groom: Patrick Gonzales, 3...

Marcia & Rich: An Outdoor Wedding in Columbia City

Though Marcia and Rich both were undergrads at Indiana University in Bloomington, the two didn’t meet until both were taking a summer Spanish class at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. The two hit it off on their first day of school, and they dated all summer. Marcia and Rich staye...

Kasey & Jason: A Navajo Wedding in Page, AZ

Kasey and Jason first met while both were servers at the Old Town Tortilla Factory restaurant in Scottsdale. Soon after, they had their first date at the Marshall Garden in the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. “We sat there for a long time just talking and getting to know each other,” Kasey remember...

Janna & John: A Red Wedding in Fresno, CA

Janna and John first met while working at a YMCA in San Diego, where John was Janna’s supervisor. They dated on and off for four years, until Janna spent the summer abroad in England while John was still in San Diego. Both were wondering where their relationship was going, but when John arrived t...

Marquette & Paul: A Purple Wedding in Austin, TX

The garden parties of Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby inspired Marquette and Paul's wedding style, and considerable handiwork on the part of the bride and groom made it all the more special. A purple and green palette pulled together every last detail. The Bride Marquette Maresh, 31, attorney and ...

Christine & Rhett: A Traditional Wedding in Austin, TX

Rhett Dillingham thought he’d hit the single-girl jackpot when a nurse friend of his introduced him to some of her coworkers at a party. That’s where he was introduced to Christine Heaven, one of those nurses. She was the first and last one he met because the two hit it off and began dating. Two ...

Roseanne & Keith: A Garden Wedding in Brooklyn, NY

Office romances can be tricky; but for the right couple, they can present opportunities never imagined. Such was the case for Roseanne Munoz and Keith Barry. Keith was the first person Roseanne met when she interviewed for her current position. When Roseanne got the job, the two ended up sitting ...

Bobby & Tony: An Indoor Wedding in Cincinnati, OH

For most brides, drama is the last thing they want on their wedding day. But Bobby Ferris is the exception to the rule. The Bride Bobby Ferris, 27, jewelry designer The Groom Tony Merrill, 26, valet The Date April 9 She wanted the overall feeling of her wedding to Tony Merrill to be bold and t...

Robin & Jason: An At-home Wedding in Orrville, OH

From the age of 13, Robin Boswell knew there was something special about Jason Ott. He lived just down the road from her, and she ran into him one day while riding her horse. “I was immediately attracted to him, but our timing was always off,” says Robin. The Bride Robin Boswell, 29, a freelance...

Christina & Hale: A Tented Wedding in Berlin, MD

It took a good 20 years for sparks to fly between Christina Ake and George (Hale) Harrison; but once they did, there was no stopping them. The Bride Christina Ake, 23, marine business The Groom George (Hale) Harrison, 24, hotel manager The Date June 11 The couple first met in kindergarten, and...

Lauren & Robert: A Traditional Wedding in Keswick, VA

Since Lauren Szymanski and Robert M. Luck III met as undergrads at the University of Virginia, it was only fitting that the couple be married there. The Bride Lauren Szymanski, 23, a student The Groom Robert M. Luck III, 24, a systems analyst The Date July 30 When they couldn’t find a wedding ...

Mareesa & Marlon: A Modern Wedding in Washington, DC

When Marlon Jones first noticed Mareesa Frederick at a New Year’s Eve party, she was having such a great time with her friends that Marlon decided it wasn’t the right time to approach her. Luckily, their paths crossed again a week later at a networking party, and this time it was Mareesa who noti...

Mindy & Ray: An Indoor Wedding in Leesburg, VA

Mindy Clark and Ray Steen first met while working at Red Cross National Headquarters in DC. About eight months after they started dating, Ray came up with an elaborate proposal scheme. The Bride Mindy Clark, 25, a graphic designer and photographer The Groom Ray Steen, 26, a public relations mana...

Ava & Shane: A Modern Wedding in Los Gatos, CA

Ava Hristova and Shane Rogers have been putting their own twist on convention ever since they met -- in fact, she made the first move at romance by asking him to accompany her to a concert. The Bride Ana Hristova, 26, front-end engineering manager The Groom Shane Rogers, 36, program manager The ...

Joy & Andy: A Formal Wedding in Houston, TX

Most people are hoping to get a better score when they take MCAT prep courses, but Joy Beato landed that, plus a fiance: Andrew (Andy) French. The Bride Joy Beato, 25, grad stuednt and sales coordinator The Groom (Andy) French, 27, med student The Date May 7 Two years later on Andy’s birthday, ...

Racquel & Ken: A Formal Wedding in Spring, TX

This wedding glowed with a rich orange and green palette, exotic flowers, and a sunset ceremony. The Bride Racquel Jupio, 28 The Groom Ken Hsieh, 27 The Date October 29 Houston dentists Racquel Jupio and Ken Hsieh first met as undergrads at the University of Texas. They were introduced at a UT ...

Tanya & Rayner: An Outdoor Wedding in Ingram, TX

An elegant color palette and lush floral arrangements created a soft yet modern vibe for this April wedding. The Bride Tanya Raedisch, 26, marketing and public relations manager The Groom Rayner Smith,28, businessman The Date April 23 After six years of dating, college sweethearts Tanya Raedisc...

Sonya & Matt: A Tented Wedding in Seattle, WA

A wide variety of flowers in many colors illuminated this beautiful fall wedding. The Bride Sonya Lenahan, 32 The Groom Matt Keister, 32 The Date September 17 After being friends throughout high school and college, sparks flew when Sonya Lenahan and Matt Keister reconnected five years after gra...

Abigail & Jakub: A Traditional Wedding in Philadelphia, PA

Their wedding style reflected a modern take on tradition and began with a color palette they dubbed “a twist on pink,” combining many shades of red, from hot pink to burgundy. The Bride Abigail Doyle, 25 The Groom Jakub Jurek, 25 The Date June 25 Even Ivy Leaguers can miss the subtleties of a ...

Carrie & Jason: An Outdoor Wedding in Philadelphia, PA

A fuchsia and lime green color scheme and a recurring dragonfly motif were the starting point for this summery wedding. The Bride Carrie Edwards, 30, emergency physician The Groom Jason Daffner, 29, CPA and law student The Date July 3 They say the third time is a charm. For Carrie Edwards and ...