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...
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,"...
A Glamorous Pink-and-Gold Ballroom Wedding at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore, Maryland
To celebrate their marriage, Afua and Buddy planned a glamorous ballroom wedding at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland, with a luxurious pink-and-gold color palette. We wanted our wedding to feel magical so we chose shades of pink for our florals and incorporated lots...
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 Whimsical Purple Wedding at Lord Thompson Manor in Thompson, Connecticut
High school sweethearts Julie and James imagined a romantic wedding, but were overwhelmed by the thought of planning one. “When we first turned onto the long drive to Lord Thompson Manor, it felt as though we’d stepped into someplace intimate and special,” Julie says. It also had an expert team t...
A Classic, Intimate Wedding at Maggie Daley Park in Chicago, Illinois, Focused on Family
Sydney and Todd, who first met at a wedding themselves, tied the knot with an intimate, family-only wedding at the Cancer Survivors' Garden in Chicago's Maggie Daley Park. Although the couple got engaged at the height of the pandemic, "it actually created the opportunity for us to lean into an in...
Emerald Green Set the Tone at This Regal Wedding at Stone River in Columbia, South Carolina
Despite the ongoing pandemic and a postponement from their original wedding date, Asha and Zane were able to celebrate in style with a romantic-meets-glam wedding without too many changes thanks to their outdoor ceremony spot overlooking a river and a spacious reception venue that allowed for ple...
Dusty Rose and Emerald Wowed at This Meridian House Wedding in Washington, D.C.
Although Lindsay and Patrick were living in London at the time of their wedding, a key priority for them with their nuptials was to bring "bring together our friends and family." As such, the couple settled on hosting a wedding in Washington, D.C., the city where they "both met, went to college, ...
A Formal Southern Wedding at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in San Antonio, Texas
Millie Freeman (26 and a marketing coordinator) and Luke Reinhart (25 and a law student), who first met in elementary school and started dating in high school, threw a classic Texas wedding in San Antonio at the elegant Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. "Our goal was to make everyone feel com...
An Elegant Barn Wedding at Fearrington Village in Pittsboro, North Carolina
Casey Barger (25 and a public relations/marketing account manager) briefly met Clay Douglas (26 and an attorney) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before leaving to study abroad in London. They remained friends and officially started dating the summer before their senior year. A ...
