Explore Telluride, Colorado, Through This Intimate Wildflower-Filled Wedding
After a vacation proposal in Cozumel, Mexico, college sweethearts Jessie Roushar and Connor Devine picked out a venue in one of the places that inspire them the most: Telluride, Colorado. "We wanted to incorporate the stunning mountain landscape into our wedding, and our venue did that perfectly ...
Romantic Meets Edgy at One Couple’s Personalized Wedding at Valentine in Downtown LA
“Ryan recognized me from Tinder as a fellow Chapman University alum, but I had ignored him on the app,” laughs Syndey Westra, recounting the day she met her future husband, Ryan, at a bar in Los Angeles. Only minutes into their conversation, Ryan asked Sydney to a concert the very next day. They ...
For a Wedding Planner, Surprise Nuptials in Her Maryland Backyard Were Just the Ticket
Imagine this: Your good friends get engaged and invite you to celebrate at a local bar. Except, upon arrival, you learn that you won’t be raising a glass to an upcoming wedding—it’s happening today. To celebrate their love, Angelica Laws (32 and a wedding planner) and Melisa Matthews (34 and a ph...
One Couple’s Intimate Autumn Wedding at Junipero Serra Museum in San Diego, California
Kelly Nyland and Angelina Bembry-Nyland first locked eyes across the yard at a mutual friend’s pool party. “It was a crazy road to get to the point that we were actually dating,” they reveal. “But we knew in our first week of being girlfriends that we wanted to get married.” Kelly first proposed ...
A Fall-Inspired Wedding With Sweet Details by the Couple’s Kids at South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas
When planning their wedding day, Angelica Whitwell and Tolly Savile were laser-focused on creating an intimate, warm event for their family and friends to enjoy. The couple wanted their nuptials to convey a sense of autumnal romance—they chose bold earth tones to create an inviting atmosphere. “F...
Celebrate a Bride-to-Be at Her Bold, Jewel-Tone Bridal Shower at the Hilton in Baltimore, Maryland
On February 13, 2021, Terrell Anderson took a big leap as he got on bended knee to propose to his girlfriend, Nita Smith, in the kitchen as she washed dishes. However, things didn’t quite go to plan. “He didn’t say anything—maybe he was nervous,” she recalls. “So I said, 'what are you doing?' and...
Inside Influencer Sean Taylor's Elopement With a Campy, Vintage-Inspired After-Party at The Village Café in Richmond, Virginia
Within the last few years—and with a global pandemic that set every event back a year or two—some sweethearts have been electing to elope or host microweddings before a larger sequel wedding. Sean Taylor (a style influencer and a season-one contestant on Netflix’s "The Circle") and Eric Carlstrom...
One Couple’s Italian-Inspired Rehearsal Dinner Filled With Color—and Lemons—at Liberatore's Timonium in Baltimore, Maryland
Wedding days have turned into wedding weekends for many modern couples. The itinerary for the wedding party could include two to three days of activities—both fun and logistical. It’s tradition—and etiquette—for the marrying couple or a family member to host the wedding party after participating ...
One Couple's Chic Wedding Inspired by "The Princess and the Frog" at 501 Union in Brooklyn, New York
Not only did this couple lean into fairytale inspiration for their wedding, but their love story also started much like a fairytale—with a few obstacles to overcome. “Ty and I met at a birthday party when we were both 21,” Janelle Kelty explains. “I said I didn’t want to go, but my best friend in...
Fly to Italy for One Couple’s Ethereal Destination Micro Wedding at Villa Montanare in Tuscany
Any recent bride or groom will agree that planning a wedding during a global pandemic is, to put it mildly, a challenge. After Sarah Pisano and Alexis Maliksi got engaged, they selected a wedding planner and reviewed their options—which were seemingly limited at the time. “When we first connected...
This Mountaintop Elopement in the Colorado Rockies Is Small-Wedding Goals
A private, personal ceremony with breathtaking vistas sounded like a dream wedding for Kami Batzel and Thomas (Tom) Jarding. So, they made their elopement vision a reality over an unpredictable Colorado summer. Traveling in secret from Pennsylvania, the sweethearts arrived in Boulder and hiked th...
This Couple Blended Cultures for Their Private Estate Vineyard Wedding in Calistoga, California
Sentimental wedding venues provide an extra-special backdrop for anyone’s “I dos”—especially when the venue is family-owned. “I had decided on the venue before Antik and I were even engaged,” recalls bride Jill Lorack. “I asked my mother if we could get married at our family’s home and she agreed...
A Two-Day Wedding Celebrating Wildflowers and Summer in the PNW in Eugene, Oregon
KelCee Hallstorm and Russell Morgan are all about the Pacific Northwest, so it’s no wonder it was the ideal backdrop for their ceremony and reception. “Afternoon tea in a field of wildflowers was the vibe we went for,” KelCee says. “My husband and I love color so there was definitely no shortage ...
A Bold Color Palette and Chic Fashion Wowed at This Couple’s Sherwood Country Club Wedding in Thousand Oaks, California
“Go—you never know how your life could change if you just show up.” These wise words from blogger Arianna Thomopoulos’ mother, convincing her daughter to attend an alumni event for her alma mater, were (in fact) life-changing. After missing out on meeting in college, Arianna bumped into Neil Saly...
An Intimate Courthouse Elopement in Gibraltar With Doughnuts
Amid the pandemic, Gagan, whose from the United States, and Raj, whose from the United Kingdom, had been separated for almost a year due to travel and visa restrictions. At the last minute, when it was clear they could both safely travel to Gibraltar, Gagan and Raj decided to elope to the courtho...
This Microwedding at Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, California, Ended With Pregnancy Announcement
Karen and Ly tied the knot with a beachfront microwedding in Laguna Beach, California, that was complete with sunset portraits on the sand and even a pregnancy announcement. "Like many couples, COVID threw a wrench into our original wedding plans," recalls Karen. "Still wanting to get married on ...
A Romantic Autumn Elopement in New York City's Central Park
Although they live in California, Jessika and Alex love New York City and decided to elope in Central Park. "The inspiration behind our day was the balance of nature and the city, a space where we could truly be ourselves and embrace the quiet and busy energy together," explains the couple. "Our ...
This Couple Took Pictures All Over Manhattan for Their New York City Microwedding
To celebrate their marriage Nicole and Godfrey had an intimate rooftop microwedding in downtown Manhattan with just 20 guests in attendance. Following their vow exchange, Nicole and Godrey explored Manhattan to snap pictures together before dinner at Boucherie in the West Village to cap off the c...
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...
Soft Shades of Blue Wowed at This Fearrington House Wedding in Pittsboro, North Carolina
Following an intimate family-only wedding ceremony, Noor and Omar celebrated their wedding reception at The Fearrington House Inn in Pittsboro, North Carolina. "Omar and I had already had our wedding ceremony at my parent's house on Christmas Day," explains Noor. "We really wanted this reception ...
A Simple Barn Wedding at Sycamore Creek Family Ranch in Branson, Missouri
It only took Caylin and Weston five months to pull off their wedding. “We ended up choosing Branson because it’s where we met, fell in love and planned to settle down,” Caylin says. The pair found each other while working at Kanakuk Kamps and called on connections from that close-knit community w...
One Couple's Intimate Persian Elopement on Flagstaff Mountain in Boulder, Colorado
Susan and Cameron have turned DIY into a hallmark of their relationship. After blacksmithing their wedding rings together, the pair made things official with a wedding on Flagstaff Mountain. “Our theme was outdoor escapism,” Susan says. Susan not only created her day-of accessories from collars t...
Value-Focused Decisions Were Key to This Couple as They Planned a New Orleans Microwedding
After the ongoing pandemic forced Taylor and David to downsize and postpone their wedding, they ultimately decided to get married in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a microwedding. "David and I had initially wanted a big wedding with everyone from every corner of our lives there," recalls Taylor. "H...