A Nautical Glam Wedding at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, Texas

Lauren Schneider (26 and a private banker) and Matthew Swann (28 and an orthopedic surgery resident) were in the same high school math class in San Antonio, Texas, during their respective sophomore and senior years. As Matt’s senioritis kicked in, Lauren decided to lend Matt a helping hand, and a...

A Nautical, Jewel-Tone Wedding at Yacht Club of Stone Harbor in Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Although Karen Kuches (27, an IT assurance manager) and Joe Walus (28, a general contractor) went to the same high school and had a number of mutual friends, they didn't actually meet until Karen's sophomore year at University of Delaware. After some wooing and pursuing on Joe's part, they began ...

A Casual, Waterfront Wedding at the Lincoln Hills Golf Club in Ludington, Michigan

After their parents introduced them in 2007, Chris (29 and a mental health assistant) and Megan (24 and a registered nurse) began dating while Chris worked at the local marina -- the same place where the bride's parents docked their boat! "The proposal later happened on the Hamlin Lake dock," Meg...

A Glamorous Beachside Wedding at The Sanderling Resort in Duck, North Carolina

Tiffany Fitzgerald (34 and in Risk Management) was so positive that Richard (Ricky) Laeng (33 and in business development) wouldn't be proposing during their trip to Ireland, that she point-blank told him so on their first night (after a few pints of Guinness!). "Ricky tried hard to divert the co...

A Timeless Beach Wedding at the Saybrook Point Inn & Spa in Old Saybrook, Connecticut

When Ernest Nalband (23, a mechanical engineer) and Jenna MacDonald (21, a biology teacher and student) met, it was in high school – but they were from different towns and attended rivalry schools. Jenna’s mother was also Ernest’s Vice Principal! “We first met at our local small town grocery stor...

A Casual Beach Wedding at a Private Residence in Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Kim Petersen (28, an artist) met Dave Herrle (33, owner of Herrle Crust) at an ocean-front bar at happy hour. Kim was on her way home from work, and Dave was with his brother. They small talked for a while, and Dave asked Kim to go on a kayaking date with him the following evening. She agreed. As...

An Elegant Oceanfront Wedding at Emerson Inn by the Sea in Rockport, Massachusetts

Bethany Cann (34, a music teacher and child care provider) and Hugo Castillo (35, a construction worker) met in salsa dancing class at Estilo dance studio in Philadelphia, PA. They were assigned as partners in performance class, became friends and things progressed from there. Hugo proposed on ...

A Breathtaking, Waterfront Wedding at Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels, Maryland

Kristine Depew (25, sales manager) and Reno Smith (25, supervisor) met on their first day of school at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. Reno asked her out that day, inviting her to eat at one of Maryland’s famed crab restaurants with him. They ended up dating for six years before Reno...

A Beach Wedding at the Postcard Inn Beach Resort and Marina in Islamorada, Florida

Tasmin Bosich (30 and an account executive) and Shane Brosche (39 and a business owner) met while on vacation in the Bahamas. Over their 11 month engagement, the couple planned a beach-themed wedding reminiscent of that day. They decided to have a beach ceremony and indoor reception at the Postca...

A Shabby Chic Mountain Wedding at Grand Lake Yacht Club in Grand Lake, Colorado

Amy Finch (32 and a principal of a marketing and events company) and Mark Vaught (30 and a financial analyst) met at the CandleLight, a dive bar, in Denver, Colorado. Mark proposed two years later during a summer vacation in Italy. “Because the ring was burning a hole in his pocket, he got down o...

A Destination Wedding at Hotel Villas Carrizallilo in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico

Lauren Enneking (26 and a flight attendant) and Evan Stanley (33 and a firefighter) met at Tides Tavern in Gig Harbor, Washington. The restaurant is significant to both of their families—Evan’s family has owned the place for 40 years, and both Lauren and Evan’s aunts and uncles met there. The cou...

A Nautical New England Wedding at Wychmere Beach Club in Harwich Port, Massachusetts

Kelly Hannon (28, a teacher) and Mike Hannon (28, a realtor) met and became close friends when they were freshman at University of Connecticut. For years they remained just friends until their senior year at a Halloween party when they finally kissed for the first time. "We've been inseparable ev...

A Summer Lakeside Wedding at The Margate Resort in Laconia, New Hampshire

Melissa DeGroot (29, a Hotel Manager) and Tony DiRienzo (36, a 2nd Grade Teacher) wanted a few key elements for their wedding: an outdoor wedding on the lake under a tent, their favorite band playing all night long and a beautiful but simple theme. Thankfully, this was all achieved! The couple de...

A Nautical, Summer Wedding at Guilford Yacht Club in Guilford, Connecticut

Jackie Gornik (32, a recruiter) and Adam Fackler (30, an equity research analyst) met working in the same office building—specifically when they found themselves heading home around the same time each night. "We became fast friends chatting as we walked to our cars," recalls Jackie. Over the cour...

A Sophisticated Waterfront Wedding at Beaver Creek Plantation in Twin City, Georgia

Ashleigh Clark (23 and a registered nurse) and Josh Jones (26 and an assistant manager of operations) vaguely knew each other from church before they were set up. They hit it off on their first date and about two and a half years later, Josh shocked Ashleigh with a proposal. "He told me we were g...

A Classic Ballroom Wedding with a Nautical Twist at Clarks Landing Yacht Club in Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Caitlin Nugent (29, an ad sales executive) and Kevin Clancy (29, a blogger and podcast host) met at a bar. "We were total strangers but once we started talking, we found out we had a ton in common—including many mutual friends," says Caitlin. Kevin proposed in their apartment with the help of a l...

A Nautical Beach Wedding at The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport, Maine

Since Alyssa Welsh (26, a Purchasing Buyer) and John Rake (36, an Engineer) decided to have a mid-summer wedding on the ocean, they felt it was only natural to go with a beach, nautical theme. The couple held their wedding at The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport, Maine, a historic landmark built in ...

A Destination Elopement at Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau, Bahamas

Brandy McNeely (28 and a network engineer) and Matt Daudistel (an air battle manager) were both in the Air National Guard at the 123 ACS in Blue Ash, Ohio. They met right before Brandy’s enlistment was up and their relationship grew from there. The couple both had kids and wanted to slowly see ho...

A Nautical, Military Wedding at Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham, Massachusetts

In a classic modern love story, Kendall Stratton (32, a veterinarian) and Gregory Kotowitz (30, a pilot in the Coast Guard) owe their beginning to Match.com. "We had both been active in the online dating scene and were about to throw in the towel when a wink from vetgirl0607 and an email back fro...

A Casual Beach Wedding at the The Grand Plaza Hotel Beachfront Resort and Conference Center in St. Pete Beach, Florida

Joylynn Thomas (30 and a stylist) and Jon Marsley (32 and a teacher) got engaged two years after meeting through OkCupid when Jon popped the question in New York City. The couple was on a walk in Central Park when Jon stopped to  take a picture of Joylynn. Instead, he went down on one knee. Withi...

A Waterfront Wedding at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, Texas

Christin Russell (28 and a pharmacist) and Dustin Andrews (28 and an engineer) always knew of each other growing up, as they both went to the same elementary school, but their lives didn’t cross paths until their senior year of high school. Christin was a cheerleader and Dustin was voted to be on...

A Vintage Waterfront Wedding at Crane's Lochaven Wilderness Lodge in Ontario, Canada

Megan Stinson (29, a Nurse) first met Alan Burleson (31, a Commercial Banker) at Megan's family fishing resort when she was eleven and he was thirteen. The couple dated long distance for two years before Megan moved to Pennsylvania to be with Alan.  After a Christmas engagement, the couple decide...

A Fall, Garden Wedding at Windmill Island Gardens in Holland, Michigan

Newlyweds Samantha (26 and a recreational therapist) and Devon (26 and a mechanical engineer) met when they were just 14 in a friend's backyard. After remaining friends for a few years, the two began dating and got engaged eight years later. "He proposed on the shore of Lake Michigan, in front of...