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Family Was the Heart and Soul of This Pastel Wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC
Rebecca Walters and Andrew Hahm’s story began subtly during their college years. The bride recalls, “Though we did not talk that much at this point, apparently, Andrew thought I was cute from the start.” A shared meal with friends kickstarted a deeper connection. “While we ate and got to know eac...
The Couple's Indian, Belgian and Ghanaian Heritage Filled Their Two-Day Wedding at Borgo Corsignano in Italy
Chloe Eyison and Claudio Eyison’s love story is one of serendipity. ‘We initially met on a night out in Dubai, UAE,” Chloe reminisces. Their first encounter was marked by friendly conversation, although they didn’t exchange numbers at the time. Fate, however, had more in store for them. Just a mo...
This Colorful Mod Wedding in Santa Barbara Included Mood Rings, Goldfish, Sand Castles and a Marching Band
There’s creative and then there’s absolutely and utterly visionary—and the Southern California beach wedding of Mychaela Miller (32 and a nurse practitioner) and Giancarlo Silva (35 and a media executive) was undeniably the latter. The couple wanted “something very memorable, out of the box, inte...
Sea Lions Made a Special Appearance at This Couple's Central Park Zoo Wedding in New York City
Animals have, in one way or another, always cropped up during pivotal points of Nicole Hawkins and Jack Metelski’s relationship. Sitting next to one another in a psychology class at Colgate University, Jack’s critter-adorned socks were their very first topic of conversation. Years later, when he ...
A Dreamy Blue-and-White Palette Anchored This Tented Garden Wedding at Hobbit Hollow in Skaneateles, New York
College sweethearts Carly and Mark (they met playing lacrosse in college!) tied the knot with a church wedding ceremony followed by a tented wedding reception at Hobbit Hollow in Skaneateles, New York. In short, the couple describes their wedding as "epic, magical and fun! Everything from the det...
The Atrium of the Cleveland Museum of Art Was the Centerpiece of This Pink Ohio Wedding
NFL player Mitch Trubisky of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Hillary Gallagher celebrated their marriage with a romantic pink-and-silver wedding celebration at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. After exchanging vows with a ceremony at St. John's Cathedral, the duo welcomed their loved ones to the ...
This Wedding at the St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, Included Epic Mountain Portraits
When it came time to say "I do," Rohit and Catherine returned to where they first met, Park City, Utah, along with their closest friends and family for an interfaith wedding at the St. Regis Deer Valley. "We chose to get married in Park City, Utah, because it was where we originally met," shares ...
A Vibrant Pink-and-Black Color Palette Added Whimsy to This Midway, Utah, Wedding at River Bottoms Ranch
Often when couples tie the knot in a picturesque setting with epic mountain views, to-be-weds may feel shy about having fun with color and whimsical design ideas out of fear that they'd compete with the natural beauty surrounding their day. Thankfully, Josie and Jordan didn't shy away from playin...
An Urban Roman Catholic Minimony at St. Athanasius Church in Brooklyn, New York
When the COVID forced Jacqueline and Joseph to postpone their large wedding celebration, the couple decided to move ahead with tying the knot on their original wedding date with an intimate minimony at St. Athanasius Church in Brooklyn, New York. The church wedding day was filled with vintage gla...
A Romantic Tented Garden Wedding in Hinsdale, Illinois, With Flowers at Every Turn
For their wedding, Alexandra (Alex) and Balaji (Bala) planned a tented private residence celebration with a romantic garden aesthetic. Elegance abounded throughout this couple’s wedding, from their bespoke details to the lush flower arrangements. "We got married in the yard at my parents’ house,"...
This Romantic Wedding at the New Orleans Museum of Modern Art Wowed With Rich Berry Hues
When it came time to plan their Louisiana wedding at the New Orleans Museum of Art, Brooke and Kelin wanted a celebration that reflected their "upbeat personalities," and a vibrant color palette anchored by red and berry, with silver accents, helped them bring their vision to life. In the end, th...
"Star Wars" Inspired This Classic Wedding at Villa Woodbine in Miami, Florida
You could say The Force brought Stephanie and Daniel, who share a deep love of Star Wars, together when they initially matched on a dating app. When it was time to finally tie the knot, Stephanie and Daniel settled on a classic vibe for their Catholic wedding ceremony and the dinner portion of th...
One Couple's Casual, Rustic Wedding at Holman Ranch in Carmel Valley, California
Eva and Nico's wedding at Holman Ranch Wedding in Carmel Valley, California, celebrated a blending of cultures against a beautiful backdrop of mountains. "The inspiration behind our day was 'California hacienda,'" says Eva. "We were both born and raised in Northern California and wanted everythi...
This Couple Played Basketball on the Golden State Warriors' Court in San Francisco During Their Wedding
"'Do you want to be my plus one to a Warriors playoff game?'" That’s how it all started—bonding over the Golden State Warriors. After COVID-19 derailed our Hawaii wedding, we wanted to find a nearby venue that meant something to us. We spent the last decade at Oracle Arena growing in our relation...
Poinsettias Filled This Snowy Winter Wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan
Gianna and Karl came all the way from Halmstad, Sweden, to create a winter wonderland of their very own in Charlevoix. After debating locations, the pair settled on the small northern Michigan town because Gianna visited her grandparents there to ski each winter. The snowy, picturesque landscape ...
An Eclectic Hindu-Catholic Fusion Wedding at The Rattlesnake Club in Detroit, Michigan
For their eclectic wedding at The Rattlesnake Club in Detroit, Michigan, Brianna and Pavan beautifully blended aspects from their faiths and celebrated with two ceremonies: one Hindu and one Catholic. “The vision for our wedding weekend was to blend aspects of both of our cultures and faiths with...
A Desert Sunset Inspired This Wedding at The Living Desert Zoo and Garden in Palm Desert, California
For their interfaith wedding in Palm Desert, California, Haley and Brian let the area's natural beauty, especially the picturesque sunsets that blanket the desert at night, inspire the look of their celebration at The Living Desert Zoo and Garden. "We were truly inspired by the beautiful mountain...
Soft Shades of Blue Brought This Seabrook Island Club Wedding in South Carolina to Life
Erin and Nate’s wedding at the Seabrook Island Club in South Carolina embodied a modern take on a romantic wedding, complete with a dreamy color palette of cream and dusty blue with gold accents. The couple wanted their wedding to a “channel a classic-but-modern look and feel.” Seabrook Island is...
Tuxedo-Inspired Details Filled This Luxe, Modern Wedding at The Admiral Room in Buffalo, New York
For their wedding at The Admiral Room, James and Ryan wanted a sleek, modern affair, but it was also of utmost importance that the day feel personalized and unique to them. From having their pups Henry and Remington walk them down the aisle, to wearing matching rainbow suspenders to add a pop of ...
Citrus Filled Every Part of This Bright Private Residence Microwedding in Coachella, California
Brittany Steinmann (31 and an entrepreneur and clothing business owner) and Derrick Williams (31 and a regional sales executive) returned to the town of Coachella for their wedding since their relationship began at the iconic music festival. But this time, they were joined by only 18 loved ones, ...
This Couple Included Hot Sauce Favors in Their Jewel Tone Wedding at Toledo Country Club in Ohio
For Amanda and Stephen's Ohio wedding at the Toledo Country Club, a rich color palette of jewel tones inspired much of the day. "Our main inspiration was a jewel tone palette! We really wanted the colors to be vibrant, fun, and most of all, look beautiful on our bridesmaids. Each color was picked...
One Couple's Colorful Estate Wedding at the Seversky Mansion in Glen Head, New York
Christiana and Millet (Mel) looked to Europe to design their black-tie Long Island wedding. “We were inspired by old-world elegance,” Christiana says. “We wanted the wedding to be timeless but also fun.” The 100-year-old de Seversky Mansion got them halfway there, with chandeliers and a wood-pane...
A Glamorous "Cloud Nine"-Inspired Wedding at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City
Erika and Rodney found wedding design inspo in New York City. Rodney proposed on a ride around the Big Apple, Erika’s hometown, so it was only natural for the pair to say “I do” in the city too. “I’ve always pictured myself as a New York City bride,” Erika says. For the ceremony, the couple heade...