A Glam Pink and White Wedding at Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, New Jersey
Daurisa Villanueva (44 and a makeup artist) and Fred Tessier's (36 and a marketing and advertising executive and entrepreneur) wedding theme was unconditional love. Their goal? For their guests to really feel their love throughout the entire day. The couple chose a glam pairing of white and gold ...
A Kentucky Derby–Inspired Wedding at Hilton St. Louis at Ballpark in St. Louis, Missouri
Trish Kreikemeier (30 and a pediatric nurse) and Andy Ruszkowski (30 and a marketing manager) met at the Kentucky Derby, which inspired the equine references, fun hats and seersucker accents prevalent in their pink- and blue-tinged day. “Because the wedding was on Kentucky Derby Day, we enjoyed p...
A Colorful, Whimsical Wedding at Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach, California
Amanda DiPiazza (29 and a TV executive) met Thadd William (30 and a freelance producer) while they were undergrads at Emerson College. “We didn’t start dating until we had both moved to LA after graduation,” Amanda says. “All our mutual friends kept saying ‘You’re perfect for each other.’ ” For t...
A Modern Glam Wedding at Pazzo's in Chicago, Illinois
Felicia Muse (28 and works in procurement) and Bart Bullock (27 and works in chemical engineering) went to preschool together and reconnected years later, so they wanted their wedding venue to look and feel as special as their love story. After visiting Pazzo's at 311 in downtown Chicago, the cou...
A Modern Black-and-White Wedding at Station 3 in Houston, Texas
Monica Uddin (31 and a lawyer) and Rich Frazier (32 and a lawyer) met at the University of Chicago Law School, where they became friends discussing bar reviews, law school exams, relationships, Texas, steel-cut oatmeal and Regent’s Park in London. Rich moved to Houston after law school, and whe...
Bohemian Ranch Wedding at Prospect House in Dripping Springs, Texas
Jordyn Forsythe (24 and a baker) wed Kyle Ashmore (25 and a banker) in a chic, modern outdoor ceremony at Prospect House in southern Texas. “Nature was a huge inspiration for our overall look,” Jordyn says. “We both loved the idea of lots of greenery and florals. We chose bright colors such as ca...
An Elegant Indian Wedding in Newark, Delaware
For Arselie Miller (31 and a marketing manager) and Vikas Dudheker (32 and a sales manager) their wedding was an opportunity to honor the traditions of both of their families. “The biggest inspiration for our wedding was a combination of cultures,” says Arselie. “I had grown up in a Catholic fami...
A Vibrant Mexican-Themed Wedding at the Belmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas
Using a colorful Mexican blanket for inspiration, Viviana Belmares (24 and a textile designer) and Dustin McKay (25 and a fire systems inspector) blended her Hispanic heritage and the couple’s love of Texas for a vibrant “Texican” theme. The outdoor celebration at the Belmont Hotel in Dallas, Tex...
A Vibrant Garden Wedding at The Atrium in Norcross, Georgia
Ramin Lamei (29 and a director of information security) saw Tanya DeRome (32 and a human resource generalist) during a concert in Georgia and struck up a conversation by guessing eight things about her. He got most of them right and they ended up having their first date the very next morning! Ram...
A Fabulously Modern Wedding at O’Donnell House in Palm Springs, California
Anne Friedman (46 and a marketing and communications coordinator) locked eyes with Kelli Johnson (41 and a registered nurse) at a Meetup-style event. “Kelli bought me a drink, and we exchanged numbers and met for our first date the next night," Anne says. "The rest is history.” Their outdoor cere...
A Chic, Whimsical Wedding at Leo Carrillo Ranch in Carlsbad, California
Mira Kostishak did not have to look far for wedding inspiration. Her chic, bohemian outdoor wedding to Nate Bourque at Leo Carrillo Ranch in Carlsbad, California, was inspired the earthy style at her parents' wedding in their native Ukraine. “She wore a simple white gown with a garland sewn into ...
A Green, Pink and Orange Wedding at the Joule in Dallas, Texas
Monica Hernandez (28 and a lawyer) and Luke Lovelace (26 and in sales) met on the cross-country team in Kentucky, lived in different states throughout their relationship and got married in Texas, where Monica grew up. The traditional Catholic ceremony was at Monica's family church, Christ the Kin...
Vibrant Spring Wedding at Omni Providence Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island
rn The day after their six-year anniversary, Evan Moore (28 and a construction project manager) convinced Meagan Beauchamp (28 and a radiology technologist) to get out of bed at 6 a.m. so they could take photos of the sunrise with his new camera. She wasn't thrilled, but begrud...
A Glamorous Jewel-Tone Wedding at Woman's Club of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Virginia
Christina Reeser (29 and a real-estate agent) and Matthew Walsh (32 and in the military) had a luxe wedding with a colorful twist. The couple decided to host their ceremony and reception at the Woman's Club of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Virginia. "The venue is absolutely beautiful, with its gorgeo...
A Romantic, Industrial Wedding at the Roundhouse at Beacon Falls in Beacon, New York
Kate Thomas (27 and a writer) and Jordan Friedson’s (27 and a personal trainer) spring wedding was a fusion of industrial and timeless styles with a palette of soft pink pastels and sleek metallics. “We wanted to accentuate the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley in the springtime,” Kate says. “...
A Vintage, Industrial Wedding at the Portland Company in Portland, Maine
rn Karen Olson Diehl (29 and a director of strategy) and Casey Olson Diehl (28 and a senior sales manager) pulled off an industrial meets vintage-chic affair at the Portland Company in Portland, Maine. Fascinated by reclaimed spaces, the couple made it a must to find an industr...
An Alice in Wonderland Inspired Wedding at 620 Loft & Gardens in New York, New York
Mneera (28) and Abdulla's (27 and a Columbia Business School student) whimsical wedding was inspired by Alice in Wonderland. "I love all the Disney fairytales I grew up with. I wanted my wedding to look and feel like a dream in the midst of reality--whimsical and ethereal in the middle of the big...
A Glamorous Magenta Wedding at Biltmore Ballrooms in Atlanta, Georgia
After popping the question in Capri, Italy, Jerome Greathouse (45 and in management) and Howard “Tito” Peters (43 and a physician) knew they wanted to have a glamorous wedding, drawing inspiration from their travels to the French Riviera and the Amalfi Coast and Rome in Italy. Jerome and Tito bro...
A Bohemian Desert Wedding at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas, Nevada
rn For their fall wedding, Las Vegas locals Jenna Hyams (27 and in advertising) and Brett Lusk (27 and in insurance) wanted to celebrate the natural beauty of the Nevada desert. “We really wanted our wedding to have that botanical garden feel—the natural elements were really im...
Vibrant Spring Wedding at Omni Providence Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island
The day after their six-year anniversary, Evan Moore (28 and a construction project manager) convinced Meagan Beauchamp (28 and a radiology technologist) to get out of bed at 6 a.m. so they could take photos of the sunrise with his new camera. She wasn't thrilled, but begrud...
An Elegant Purple Wedding at The Ravine in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Molly Bloomer (26 and a sales support manager) and Chris Tremel (28 and a police officer) chose sangria purple for their main color in their palette, a favorite of Molly's and something that complemented the fall season nicely. Deep fuchsia dahlias and calla lilies in the bouquets and the bridesm...
A Game and Puzzles Themed Wedding at Candlewood Inn in Brookfield, Connecticut
Jennifer Lassogna (25 and an occupational therapist) and David Coyne (26 and PhD student in economics) decided on a unique games and puzzles theme for their wedding, inspired by their love for games and the fact that they shared their first kiss over a game of gin rummy (which is why they used pe...
A Rustic Vineyard Wedding at Saltwater Farm Vineyard in Stonington, Connecticut
Since Jennifer Ehman (26 and a school counselor) and Patrick Ehman (29 and a firefighter) decided to hold their wedding on a vineyard, they ran with a vineyard theme with classic and rustic touches: Jennifer wore a classic ballerina style ballroom gown and the couple decorated with rustic element...