A Whimsical Backyard Wedding in Leesburg, Virginia, With DIY Touches
Lauren grew up playing in the trees around her house with her sister. “It was our personal wonderland,” she says. She wanted to re-create that magic when she married Steven in those same Virginia woods. On the invites, a watercolor map of the property hinted at the dreamy festivities to come: a r...
One Couple's Backyard Oasis Wedding at Beau Geste Farm in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Jordan and Zach have a mutual friend to thank for their meet-cute at a birthday party, despite the fact that they barely spoke. “We were both nervous, but I followed him on Twitter and the rest is history,” Jordan laughs. For their wedding at the bride’s grandparents’ home, Jordan and Zach invite...
A Romantic Pink-and-Red Color Palette Wowed at This Wedding in Greenwich, Connecticut
Despite the 100-degree temperatures and 100 percent humidity, Pamela and Brandon's wedding went according to plan. The couple returned to the site of their engagement, Brandon’s grandparent’s home in Greenwich, for their floral- filled celebration that included edible flowers in the food and drin...
A Meadowland Farm Wedding With American and British Touches in New York's Hudson Valley
Liana grew up on a working farm that dates back to 1790, so when Callum proposed, an elevated backyard wedding at the Hudson Valley property was in order. The couple called on friends and family to help plan a relaxed event that celebrated local flowers and ingredients. Callum, who is British, de...
A Greenery-Filled Wedding at Mountain Mermaid in Topanga, California, Inspired by Puerto Rico
Calvin and Xavi were determined to say “I do” come rain or shine—literally. Once Hurricane Maria derailed the couple’s plans to marry in Xavi’s native Puerto Rico less than two months before their November wedding date, the couple was forced to move their vows stateside. “We were able to pull off...
A Vintage-Inspired Backyard Wedding in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, During Golden Hour
When the pandemic forced Colleen and Ethan to scrap their initial wedding plans, the duo pivoted to hosting a boho, vintage-inspired backyard wedding in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The romantic wedding, which took place during golden hour as the sun was setting, included eclectic vintage dishes and li...
This Wedding at McDonald Mansion in Santa Rosa, California, Had a Vintage Tintype Photo Booth
John and Tanay threw a celebration with one foot in the past and the other decidedly in the present. “We wanted our wedding to be a fusion of both our traditions and cultures—Maharashtrian and Californian—but with every ritual, we added our own modern twist,” John says. Take Tanay’s arrival: As i...
Bougainvillea and Cacti Filled This Vibrant Wedding in Woodside, California
If you’ve ever doubted that texture is key to great design, look no further than Eileen Lacey (36 and a wedding planner) and Chris Murphy’s (35 and a national account manager) wedding. Prickly pear cacti, feathery bougainvillea, rugged leather and bohemian rattan: Everywhere guests looked during ...
A Boho-Chic Beach Wedding in Ocean City, New Jersey, With Sleek Black Accents
For their beach wedding in Ocean City, New Jersey, Lindsey and John expertly blended a boho-chic aesthetic with a sleek-and-moody color palette. The end result, which came together in under six weeks because of the pandemic, was stunning and on-trend, yet totally unique and personalized. "Our dre...
Orange, Pink and Red Brought a Sunset-Inspired Vibe to This Backyard Wedding in Norfolk, Virginia
Hunter and Rich initially planned to tie the knot in Lake Tahoe, California, but as a result of the COVOD-19 pandemic the duo pivoted their wedding plans and ended up celebrating their union with a backyard wedding in Norfolk, Virginia inspired by the vibrant hues seen as the sun goes down. "We s...
Shades of Purple Filled This Casual Garden Wedding at The Old Homestead in Crockett, California
"Love and a warm summer breeze," inspired Michelle and Dee's garden wedding celebration at The Old Homestead in Crockett, California. To bring their garden celebration to life, the couple chose of color palette of plum and wisteria, with hints of white and silver "because we thought it would look...
Nature-Filled Wedding at The Greenhouse at Driftwood in Texas With an Adorable Dog in Attendance
It’s not easy breaking with tradition. Shea Jackson (28 and works in marketing) did a lot of soul searching before deciding to walk down the aisle by herself carrying marigolds, ranunculus and garden roses. “Not everyone is blessed with a close bond with their fathers, but there’s so much pressur...
A Backyard Minimony Along the California Coast With a Gold-and-Orange Color Palette
The coastal home where Jean Mason (31 and a textile designer and artist) and Anamika Goyal (30 and an architect) tied the knot wasn’t their first or even second plan. Their vow exchange was actually the third iteration of their celebration the couple came up with. “Our plan A was a large wedding ...
Hawaii and Tuscany Inspired This Microwedding at Villa Riposo in Morgan Hill, California
Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Kirsten and Casey planned to host a destination wedding in Maui to honor Kirsten's Hawaiian heritage. However, once the couple was forced to downsize and keep the wedding close to home, they settled on a Tuscan-inspired venue in the bay areas. As a result, Kirste...
A Casual Minimony in Reading, Massachusetts Inspired by Summer Camp
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rose and Jessie were planning a three-day wedding weekend at Camp Cody at Lake Ossippee in New Hampshire for 250 loved ones. Despite having to pivot their plans, the couple decided to still tie the knot on their original wedding date with an intimate at-home minimo...
A Preppy Pink-and-Blue Backyard Microwedding in Maryland Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jessi and Adam initially planned to have a 300 person country club wedding over Memorial Day weekend but had to pivot and reimagine their nuptials once the pandemic hit. Instead of simply shrinking their original wedding plan and tweaking the aesthetic, the couple used this unanticipated roadbloc...
A Sunflower-Filled Backyard Wedding in Detroit, Michigan
When the COVID-19 pandemic derailed their initial wedding plans, Christine and Kate decided to get married at home. "We got married in our backyard in Detroit," says Christine. "This was our backup plan after our wedding at Bell’s Brewery was canceled due to Covid. We bought our house in early Ma...
An Intimate Boho Backyard Minimony in Durham, North Carolina
Kenya and Wesley first met "in a coffee shop on the busy streets of New York City...Harlem to be exact. While at the coffee shop, Kenya busied herself with eavesdropping on Wesley's conversation about God and community. Thinking that she had found an entry into joining the conversation after hear...
An Intimate Backyard Minimony in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Stephanie and Ravon were forced to scale back their wedding from 100 guests to an intimate celebration with just a few close loved ones in attendance. The inspiration behind their wedding was "a cross between a botanical-themed wedding and a spa." The couple love...
Boho Lovers, This Texas Wedding at The Greenhouse at Driftwood in All You Ever Wanted
Inspired by the natural landscape of Texas, Sarah and Grant tied the knot in a bohemian wedding at The Greenhouse at Driftwood. A palette of terracotta, sage green, dusty blue and marigold punctuated the day while dramatic texture from pampas grass, rattan and wood added to the laid-back aestheti...
Disney Inspired This Romantic Wedding at The Adams Estate in Lake Alfred, Florida
For their wedding at The Adams Estate in Lake Alfred, Florida, Rebecca Pimienta and Tim Goodchild celebrated their love of Disney by threading iconic Disney-inspired details throughout the entire wedding. The couple incorporated nods to Disney from the get-go, choosing to style their save-the-dat...
A Confetti-Filled Multicultural Backyard Minimony in Westbury, New York
Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced Imaan and Samir to shift their wedding plans, the couple came up with a creative way to make the most of a hard situation. Imaan and Samir decided to postpone their traditional Pakistani wedding events, but they kept their original wedding date so they didn't...
An Intimate 7-Person Private Estate Minimony in California
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced Tiffany and James to scale back their original plans for a large wedding in northern California, they opted for an intimate vow exchange in the backyard of Tiffany's childhood home with only her brother and both sets of parents in attendance. "The pandemic meant...