Melisa & Jonathan: A Romantic Wedding in Grand Rapids, MI
Vintage romance sums up the Melisa and Jonathan's wedding day, where personal touches like their monogram and the color pink (Melisa's favorite) infused every detail. THE BRIDE Melisa Nakahodo, 26, a lawyer THE GROOM Jonathan Patrono, 26, a lawyer THE DATE August 28 Fireworks are always on the ...
Jennifer & Dan: An Outdoor Wedding in Annapolis, MD
Immediately after Dan Hageney proposed to Jennifer Burns, she turned her home into an arts and crafts factory. I was the opposite of a bridezilla. I took everything upon myself, says Jennifer. I am a perfectionist and tend to get a little carried away with things like this. THE BRIDE Jennifer Bu...
Melinda & David: An Outdoor Wedding in Amenia, NY
Mel and David planned a wedding weekend so that longtime friends could catch up and spend more time together. They found the perfect spot to cater to their desired mix of informal (the BBQ rehearsal dinner) and formal (a ballroom wedding with all the trimmings) events: the Troutbeck Country Inn j...
Melanie & Hernani: A Colorful Wedding in Pasadena, CA
Hernani Lantin and Melanie Dimaguila dated, non-stop, for more than 11 years. So when their wedding invites were sent out, the word finally was printed on the inside envelope. THE BRIDE Melanie Dimaguila, a graphic designer THE GROOM Hernani Lantin, a web developer THE DATE May 10
Jen & Jeff: A Formal Wedding in Galloway, OH
Rich and vibrant hues set the tone at Jen and Jeff's fairy tale wedding on an Ohio farm. The Bride Jennifer Morris, 24, works for a homebuilding company The Groom Jeffrey Beisel, 24, works for a lumber and fuel company The Date July 25 Jen first laid eyes on Jeff Beisel during the romantic fin...
Megan & Todd: A Pink Wedding in St. Petersburg, FL
Todd Eldredge may be king of the ice -- this U.S. figure skater does hold six national titles -- but his bride Megan got to be queen for a day in St. Petersburg. The Bride Megan McCrea, model The Groom Todd Eldredge, figure skater The Date September 3 It may be hard to believe that a small-to...
Megan & Lance: A Home Wedding in Winlock, WA
The planning for Megan and Lance's wedding at the bride's parents' home was a joint effort on everybody's part. Their work was well rewarded with a wonderfully warm wedding celebration. THE BRIDE Megan Raubuch THE GROOM Lance Bunker THE DATE September 9 Megan and Lance met the summer they both ...
Megan & John: A Casual Wedding in Bolton, MA
Megan Massicotte was a grad student at Columbia University in New York City when she met Brooklynite John Colella at a lounge on the Upper West side. The Bride Megan Massicotte The Groom John Colella The Date August 28 Though he planned to head home early that night, John tagged along with Meg...
Megan & Daryl: A Red Wedding in Cambridge, MD
Megan and Daryl wanted an intimate wedding that incorporated the groom's heritage and the wedding location. The solution? An Asian-inspired theme with an Eastern Shore twist. The Bride Megan Morse, 27, clinical research associate The Groom Daryl Holthoff, 28, registered nurse The Date August 9
Maryam & John: A Formal Wedding in Dearborn, MI
After the groom-to-be's romantic proposal, Maryam and John planned a meaningful ceremony that led to a rousing reception. The two had met at a party, where they seemed to gravitate to each other from the beginning. They were delighted to discover that a good friend of John's was in a class with M...
Mary Lindsey & Chris: A Casual Celebration in Raleigh, NC
On Chris Blanton and Mary Lindsey Miller's first dinner date, a huge fireworks display coincidentally erupted over them at the end of the night. THE BRIDE Mary Lindsey Miller, 22, nonprofit project coordinator THE GROOM Chris Blanton, 23, student minister THE DATE April 17 On the second date, ...
Mary & Wesley: A Summer Wedding in Hood River, OR
Mary Troy and Wesley Kapsa love the great outdoors (and each other) so it was only natural to hold their summer wedding near a cliff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. The Bride Mary Troy, 28, channel sales analyst The Groom Wesley Kapsa, 29, account manager The Date September 5 As newcomer...
Marmie & Daniel: A Cultural Wedding in Jamestown, NC
As an operating-room nurse, 29-year-old Marmie is used to a little scream now and then; she also has an affection for roller coasters, of which there are none in her home country of the Philippines. So during a visit to Ocean Park in Hong Kong, 38-year-old American Daniel proposed to Marmie (thei...
Marisa & Graham: A Formal Wedding in Austin, TX
After four years of dating, Marisa Paterson and Graham Ketchum were about to celebrate Christmas dinner before going to their respective parents' homes. While getting ready, Graham decided it was time to open gifts. THE BRIDE Marisa Paterson, an accountant THE GROOM Graham Ketchum, a business d...
Marilyn & Eric: A Formal Wedding in Batavia, OH
From the moment they laid eyes on each other, the attraction between Marilyn Mattes and Eric Stehlin was unmistakable. The Bride Marilyn Mattes The Groom Eric Stehlin The Date November 13 Their first date lasted 18 hours and six months later after a whirlwind courtship, they were engaged. The ...
Holly & Jon: A Formal Wedding in Chestnut Hill, MA
When Holly Ciampi and Jon Reil met in a California bar, they didn't exactly hit it off -- in fact, she owed him an apology before she even knew his name! But the apology led to a long conversation -- and ultimately a proposal after three years of dating. The Bride Holly Ciampi The Groom Jon Rei...
Holly & Craig: A Summer Wedding in Estes Park, CO
Since she's the youngest of eight, it's no surprise that family is extremely important to Holly. There are 21 years separating me from the oldest, so I really have a lot of people who raised me, she says. Craig is well aware of this. After less than two months of dating, Craig asked Holly's paren...
Hillary & James: An Outdoor Wedding in Savannah, GA
The decor was minimal, the guests were serene, and the bride was gushing with excitement, having just said, I do to the man she'd deemed her soul mate when she first laid eyes on him four years earlier. THE BRIDE Hillary Brooks, a 31-year-old U.S. Naval Aviator Lieutenant THE GROOM James David ...
Heidi & Jason: A Black and White Wedding in Denver, CO
Historic and elegant, The Brown Palace Hotel was the ideal location for Heidi and Jason’s classic black-and-white celebration – its marble floors and soaring windows offered spectacular views of the city. THE BRIDE Heidi Alm THE GROOM Jason Germain THE DATE July 31 Heidi, 25, a marketing direc...
Hannah & Joshua: An Outdoor Wedding in Colchester, CT
After Josh Close found the perfect engagement ring at an antique show, he asked girlfriend Hannah Liverant’s father for his blessing, and the two kept the secret for months. On a getaway to Martha’s Vineyard, Josh dropped to one knee. “All I could say was, ‘Is this really happening?’” Hannah says...
Lori & Josh: A Rustic Wedding in Crested Butte, CO
It didn't seem like Lori was in the mood for romance. Her boyfriend, Josh, had an engagement ring burning a hole in his pocket for a few months. Lori was extraordinarily busy last summer working several jobs almost every day of the week, he explains. So when the opportunity came to go on a real d...
Lori & Daniel: An Outdoor Wedding in Rhinebeck, NY
Lori and Daniel's Hudson Valley wedding style was chic and artistically inspired -- as was Daniel's unique proposal. THE BRIDE Lori Leckliter, a senior designer for The Limited THE GROOM Daniel Slotkin, a financial portfolio manager THE DATE September 28 For a hip Chelsea art gallery, it was a...
Sida & Andrew: An Outdoor Wedding in Tenants Harbor, ME
Sida and Andrew made the most of the scene's natural beauty at their outdoor celebration in Maine. The Bride Sida Poling, 28 The Groom Andrew Hyde, 30 The Date July 23 Sida and Andrew first met at a wedding in Florida, where Sida was living at the time. A childhood friend of Andrew's who'd relo...