One Couple's Enchanted Forest Wedding at Berkeley Botanical Gardens in Berkeley, California
Carly Stein, founder and CEO of Beekeeper’s Naturals, married Oliver Kremer, co-founder and former co-CEO of Dos Toros Taqueria, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain based in New York City, with a whimsical "enchanted forest"-themed wedding amongst the redwoods at the University of California B...
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...
One Couple's Luxe Green-and-Black Lakeside Private Residence Wedding in Orlando, Florida
When someone says “backyard wedding,” what thoughts come to mind? For some, words like casual and DIY may bubble to the surface. But private residence weddings certainly don’t need to be plain, as Tommy and Gamo proved with their wedding in Orlando, Florida. Tommy and Gamo settled on their friend...
The Mediterranean Coast Created an Idyllic Backdrop to This Destination Wedding in Algarve, Portugal
Ali and Maria's Algarve, Portugal, wedding set against the picturesque Mediterranean Sea was a long time coming due to ups and downs from the pandemic. The couple initially planned to wed in June of 2020, then postponed it for June of 2021 when they chose to get legally married in St. Louis befor...
The Beauty of Sun Valley, Idaho, Was on Full Display at This Romantic Tented Wedding
Madde and Daniel tied the knot in idyllic Sun Valley, Idaho, with an elegant green-and-white tented wedding that showcased the beauty of the mountainous region. "Our wedding was easily the best weekend of our lives," recalls Madde. "The inspiration of the day was centered around our story and gro...
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,"...
This Wedding at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia, Exuded Pure Elegance
When she was young, Whitney loved spotting the bees woven into upholstery and carpets at The Omni Homestead Resort, where her family has vacationed for decades. Years later, bees were a recurring symbol at her crisp spring wedding to Kelly. “I wanted to carry the casual elegance of the hotel itse...
Shades of Blue Filled This Nautical Lakefront Estate Wedding in Bay Harbor, Michigan
Rachel and Ariel traveled to Ariel’s family’s vacation home for their Independence Day–themed wedding, inspired by Rachel’s first visit there one Fourth of July. “Ariel has always mentioned how much he loved Michigan and all of his memories from summers spent there,” Rachel says. “It didn’t take ...
Elegant Taupe and Dusty Rose Hues Elevated This Intimate Backyard Wedding in Los Angeles
With just 30 days of planning, Caroline and Gene pulled together an elegant, intimate backyard wedding with a neutral color palette of dusty rose and taupe. The Los Angeles backyard microwedding included upscale bento lunch boxes wrapped in bojagi (traditional Korean wrapping cloth), an appearanc...
This Couple Filled Their Baltimore Wedding With Fried Chicken, Champagne and a Drag Show
Eric and Brandon had a two-part wedding in Baltimore, Maryland. To start, they exchanged vows with an intimate ceremony and brunch at Alma, a local Venezuelan restaurant. Then, later in the day, the couple hosted a relaxed backyard "block party"-inspired wedding for a larger group of friends comp...
One Couple's Modern Boho Wedding at Chandler's Gardens in Celina, Texas
For their wedding at Chandler's Gardens in Celina, Texas, Jessica and Breandon settled on a garden-meets-boho aesthetic. "Our wedding day was a dream come true! We had been engaged since November of 2019 and we originally were scheduled to get married in 2020 but had to postpone to 2021 due to CO...
One Couple's Vintage-Meets-Boho Military Wedding at Green Gardens Farms in Battle Creek, Michigan
Mckayla and Jordan planned a boho-inspired wedding at Green Garden Farms in Battle Creek, Michigan, that began with a ceremony in a field and ended with a romantic reception in a greenhouse. At every step of the way, the couple's wedding was packed with personalization—from nods to Jordan's milit...
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...
The Met Gala Inspired This Edgy Wedding in Cleveland, Ohio
“We broke with tradition in every way imaginable,” Priscila says of her wedding to Kelly. Their walkable Ohio City wedding began with a ceremony and dinner in their neighbors’ backyard, where they served orange sponge cake baked by a friend, then continued with a New Orleans–style second line pa...
The Bride Rocked a Patterned Dress at This Coastal Garden Wedding in Biddleford Pool, Maine
Scarlett Bermingham and Andrew Rhymer love all things botanical and celebrated their marriage with a garden-inspired wedding at Scarlett's family home on the coast of Maine in Biddeford. In keeping with the garden aesthetic of the day, Scarlett even donned an epic floral-print wedding dress for t...
The Quote “Don’t Delay Joy” Inspired This Couple's Backyard Wedding in Winnetka, Illinois
To say that Danny and Marco have been on the same wavelength since the start of their relationship would be quite an understatement. To set the scene, when Marco offered hockey tickets for one of their first dates, Danny replied jokingly, “I’ll go, but only for the nachos.” Naturally, Marco took ...
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-...
One Couple's Enchanted Garden Wedding in Saugatuck, Michigan, With Woodland Details
Allie's parents have what they call a "gnome home" in Saugatuck, Michigan, near the shores of Lake Michigan where she and Eric tied the knot with an enchanted garden wedding. With the forest venue set, choosing a whimsical woodland theme was a simple choice for the duo's Michigan wedding. "Our we...
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...
Ladybug Details Filled This Mauve-Hued Private Estate Wedding in Dallas, Texas
Magazine clippings inspired the backyard wedding Daniela Acosta (30 and a business owner) and Megan Lane (34 and an administrator) planned to celebrate their nine-year relationship. “We found a floral centerpiece we loved in a magazine and went from there,” says the couple. With that specific aes...
This Couple Wove a Floral Crest Through the Design of Their Fort Mill, South Carolina, Wedding
Family was at the center of Avery and Will's private residence wedding in Fort Mill, South Carolina. From a custom crest that celebrated the new family Avery and Will were forming to plenty of nods to the couple's heritage (they were actually married on the same property where both Avery's parent...
Lawn Games Filled This Couple's Relaxed Backyard Wedding Reception in Ann Arbor, Michigan
To celebrate their union, Yvette and John exchanged vows with a backyard wedding ceremony at a private residence in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Following their vow exchange, the couple celebrated alongside loved ones with a relaxed reception that included plenty of festive lawn games. "On July 12th, we ...