Seals 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 Bel-Air Bay Club Wedding Filled With Warm Details and Artful Inspiration in Los Angeles, California
After participating in 14 weddings over the course of their lives, sweethearts Karina and Mike Gwynn knew exactly how they wanted to style their big day. Spotlighting the magic of Southern California, the couple selected the Bel Air Bay Club as the backdrop for their wedding. “We wanted something...
This New England Wedding Started With a Sailboat Rehearsal Dinner in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Ariana Frayer and Adam Schmitt tied the knot with a nautical wedding along the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts, at the bride’s family’s coastal estate. Appropriately, the waterfront wedding weekend actually kicked off with a sailboat rehearsal dinner so guests could enjoy the high seas before ...
One Couple's Classic Lakefront Wedding at Chicago Cultural Center in Illinois
Although Nakisha and Antonio tied the knot in Chicago, Illinois, at the Chicago Cultural Center, the day was largely inspired by a Mediterranean vacation where Antonio proposed to Nakisha. "We’d gotten engaged at the start of our 2019 Mediterranean vacation. Subsequently, we had the chance to tou...
Old Hollywood Inspired This Jewel-Tone Wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles in California
For their wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles in California, Hannah and Sarah drew inspiration from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Hannah and Sarah are history and film lovers, so they chose to incorporate both interests into the formal event. The classic film "Casablanca" was projected on the wall...
This Romantic Wedding at Dover Hall Estate in Richmond, Virginia, Included a Bagpipe Player
After shifting their wedding date three times because of the pandemic, Becca and Malcolm finally said "I do" with a formal, classic wedding at Dover Hall Estate in Richmond, Virginia, that included a bagpipe player and cigar roller. Since Dover Hall is already beautiful on its own, the couple set...
This Couple Personalized Every Part of Their Purple-and-Blue Wedding in St. Louis, Missouri
When it came time to celebrate their at-home wedding, Jennifer and Tim focused on personalization and honoring their family throughout the St. Louis, Missouri, event. "The day was truly about creating details that incorporated family, St. Louis, and the feeling of home," says Jennifer. "Everythin...
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,"...
Neutral Hues Filled This Romantic Sequel Wedding at Estancia La Jolla in California
After tying the knot with an intimate pandemic minimony in 2020, Bettina (Ina) and Andrew celebrated their union with a sequel wedding in 2021 once it was safe to celebrate with a larger group of loved ones. While the couple chose a colorful, tropical aesthetic for their minimony, they settled on...
After 38 Years Together, This Couple Said "I Do" at The Vista at Applewood Golf Course in Colorado
Magda and Edna have been partners for 38 years and celebrated their lasting love with a classic wedding at The Vista at Applewood Golf Course in Golden, Colorado. Despite a light sprinkling of rain, the formal white-and-gold wedding came together beautifully. <br><br>"We met when I was 19 and Edn...
One Couple's Preppy Wedding at Chagrin Valley Hunt Club in Gates Mills, Ohio
When Patrick met Margot on a Cleveland rooftop, he told her he would marry her one day. His future bride was also thinking ahead. “Like many little girls, I grew up dreaming of my wedding day,” Margot says. She pictured the village church, a sweetheart ball gown, a clear reception tent and lots o...
A Preppy Emerald-and-Pink Wedding in Bloomington, Illinois, Filled With Monogram Accents
When it comes time for a professional wedding planner to tie the knot, you know that, without a doubt, the celebration they plan will be beautifully executed and curated to perfection. That was exactly the case for the private residence Chicago wedding Arin planned in celebration of her relations...
A Classic Wedding at the Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels, Maryland, Followed by Sailing
Imagine waking up in the middle of the woods in France and suddenly you stumble upon a fresh picnic surrounded by flowers—that’s exactly the vibe William (Will) Peters (24) and Theodore (Ted) Gendron (27) wanted to capture with their waterfront wedding. “A woodland fall ball, if you will,” says T...
"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...
A Barn Wedding at Big Sky Barn in Montgomery, Texas, With Vietnamese and Chinese Elements
Entrepreneurs Connie and Michael are both half Vietnamese and half Chinese, so they wanted to honor family traditions at their wedding. “To be honest, it made the planning so much harder,” Connie says. They had to choose a “lucky date” to get married, according to the Chinese calendar, that also ...
This Couple's Wedding at Villa Del Cardinale in Italy Included a Foot-Washing Unity Ceremony
What's more romantic than a lakeside celebration in Italy? That's right, nothing! To celebrate their marriage, Crystal and Matteo planned a waterfront wedding complete with a faith-filled Christian ceremony and a festive reception. "Our wedding took place in a beautiful city outside of Rome, Ital...
An Elegant, Anemone-Filled Wedding at New Riff Distillery in Newport, Kentucky
Emily and Andy wanted their friends and family to feel like a part of their wedding day. To promote that closeness, the couple hung their wedding rings outside the ceremony for guests to hold and warm with good wishes, and left everyone personalized handwritten notes at their tables. They also ho...
One Couple's Scottish-Persian Fusion Wedding in Dallas, Texas
Emilia, who is Iranian-American, and Calum, who is Scottish, tied the knot in Texas but their day was filled with a mix of Persian and Scottish influences. The couple originally said "I do" in the Scottish Borders in Scotland, but were only able to have five people in attendance because of COVID-...
This Classic Wedding at the Cincinnati Art Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio, Had a Gray-and-Navy Palette
Amy and Jeff are both from Shanghai, but since they met and live in the United States, the couple wanted an American-style celebration with touches of Chinese culture. “I think assimilation, while at the same time keeping your heritage, is very important,” Amy says. In that spirit, they held a si...
This Couple Chose a Secret Garden Theme for Their Wedding at The Denver Botanic Garden in Colorado
The Denver Botanic Gardens inspired Kendra and Daniel's wedding style from the start. Their stationery, printed with an architectural design, corresponded with the cut stone and molded concrete found at their venue. The vibe—“elevated backyard garden party with a touch of The Secret Garden romanc...
A Cheerful Flower-Filled Wedding at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago, Illinois
Chelsea grew up near the Chicago Botanic Garden, so it was a natural place to host her wedding to Andrew. Chelsea’s mother painted floral invitations that set the tone for a horticultural-themed celebration that focused on fresh, local ingredients. “We wanted it to feel like a cozy, beautiful far...
A Plant-Filled Fall Wedding at PAIKKA in St. Paul, Minnesota
Pampas grass lined the aisle, and a flower installation hung overhead at Laine and Devan plant-filled party. The fall fete was as Laine describes, “playful, classic and modern.” From the copper arch Laine’s dad constructed for the ceremony to the family-style dinner, which included a mac and chee...
A Formal Private Residence Wedding in New Vernon, New Jersey, With Monogram Details
Taylor has two sisters who got married at their childhood home, so when she and Tyler got engaged, she could easily picture an elegant tented reception on her parents’ lawn. “We wanted to bring the outside in, with lots of greenery,” she says. What she did not imagine was a huge tree falling acro...