This Bi-Coastal Couple Hosted an “East Meets West”-Themed Wedding at Villa Sevillano in Santa Barbara, California
Grace Shelton was raised a true Los Angeleno. As the daughter of an entertainment executive and an actress, she spent her childhood summers in Montecito in Santa Barbara County. “I grew up there and have so many fond memories: I got my ears pierced in downtown Santa Barbara as a young teen, and I...
This New England Wedding Started With a Sailboat Rehearsal Dinner in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Ariana Frayer and Adam Schmitt tied the knot with a nautical wedding along the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts, at the bride’s family’s coastal estate. Appropriately, the waterfront wedding weekend actually kicked off with a sailboat rehearsal dinner so guests could enjoy the high seas before ...
This Romantic Wedding at Dover Hall Estate in Richmond, Virginia, Included a Bagpipe Player
After shifting their wedding date three times because of the pandemic, Becca and Malcolm finally said "I do" with a formal, classic wedding at Dover Hall Estate in Richmond, Virginia, that included a bagpipe player and cigar roller. Since Dover Hall is already beautiful on its own, the couple set...
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...
Influencer Tanya Marie's Timeless Wedding at Knotting Hill Place in Little Elm, Texas
Content creator Tanya Marie Zielke, known online by the handle Life of Tanya Marie, wed Anthony Alvarez with a romantic-meets-modern black-and-white wedding at Knotting Hill Place in Little Elm, Texas, surrounded by 115 of the couple's closest loved ones. The couple, who first met on a childhood ...
The Seven Deadly Sins Inspired This Jewel-Tone Destination Wedding in Italy
Reclaiming and celebrating the concept of sin was at the center of Stefano Attardi (39 and a software engineering manager) and James Nguyen’s (32 and an apparel technical designer) wedding in Italy. The venue, a 13th-century villa that belongs to Stefano’s family, is covered in Renaissance-style ...
This Extraterrestrial-Themed Wedding in San Luis Obispo, California, Included a Vintage Airplane
Emily and Tim affectionately dubbed their vows the "E.T. wedding" in honor of their initials. The result: a day filled with fun, extraterrestrial-inspired details. The pair tied the knot at a family friend's property tucked into a canyon in San Luis Obispo. Not only does the home overlook an oak-...
Villa Cimbrone, an 11th-Century Mansion, Set the Stage for This Wedding in Ravello, Italy
Karoline and Luke wed in a romantic celebration filled with vintage-inspired details at Villa Vimbrone, an 11th-century mansion along the Amalfi Coast in Ravello, Italy. Though the couple didn't connect until a chance run-in as adults when Karoline was in Los Angeles, the idea for an Amalfi Coast...
A Flower-Filled Blush Wedding at Carmel Mountain Ranch Estate in Rancho Bernardo, California
Dyana and Elan's Jewish wedding celebration at Carmel Mountain Ranch Estate in Rancho Bernardo, California, was all about romance—from the color palette to the lush florals and the picturesque estate backdrop, the entire day exuded pure elegance. "Our wedding was such a dream and my inspiration c...
This Couple Chose an Ethereal Pale-Blue-and-White Palette for Their Anaheim Hills, California, Wedding
Romance was the name of the game at Justine and Stephen's intimate pale-blue-and-white wedding with epic canyon views in Anaheim Hills, California. Although the ongoing pandemic forced Justine and Stephen to scale back their wedding plans, they didn't let the changes derail their vision of an ele...
Vibrant Red Hues Set Apart This Wedding at Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York
Isha and Adam's vibrant red-hued wedding at Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York, was equal parts traditional and glam, and all-around stunning. For the past year, the couple has been through "a roller coaster of uncertainty with COVID-19 and the possibility of moving our wedding date. I never re...
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...
One Couple's Old World-Inspired Wedding at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida
“I build themes and styles for a living, and conforming to one is so not my style,” Rachel says of planning her St. Petersburg wedding to John (Trey). Wanting to surprise guests at every turn, Rachel curated details like illustrated invitations and fruit-filled florals to create a wedding suited ...
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 Green-and-White Palette This Wedding at Lindley-Scott House in Azusa, California, a Timeless Vibe
When it came to planning their wedding at Lindley-Scott House in Azusa, California, Linda and Jen prioritized making the day "an infusion of who Jen and I are as people," explains Linda. "We both love vintage music, outfits and an overall vintage feel so that was our primary mindset when setting ...
A French Chapel Set the Scene for This Modern Wedding at The Club at Houston Oaks in Texas
Bridget Awosika (a womenswear designer) and Dapo Olagundoye’s (an agro-commodity trader) wedding planning journey was a globe- trotting affair. The couple met (thanks to a chance run-in at an ATM) and reside in Lagos, Nigeria, but flew stateside for their nuptials. In late 2019, they wed with a t...
It's Hard to Believe This Wedding Took Place at Villa de la Vina in Angora Hills, California, Not Italy
Although Tiffany and Antonio tied the knot in Angora Hills, California, they drew inspiration heavily from Italy, a destination they fell in love with during a trip early on in their relationship. "A few years ago during a trip to Italy, Antonio and I got to spend a few days in Positano and explo...
Iridescent Lilac Details Filled This Wedding at Greengate Ranch and Vineyard in San Luis Obispo, California
Having met while at Cal Poly, Madi and Jordan brought their college friends back to San Luis Obispo for their wedding at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard. “We wanted it to be a big party, so our overall theme was fun,” Madi says. The couple had a few specific requests to help bring their vision to ...
Lush White-and-Green Flowers Filled This Wedding at Eolia Mansion in Waterford, Connecticut
Tram and Johnson chose to host their garden-inspired green-and-white wedding at Eolia Mansion in Waterford, Connecticut, because that's where they "met and fell in love in our home state of Connecticut. There was no more meaningful place for us to get married. On a random chance, we toured Eolia ...
This Merrimon-Wynne House Wedding in North Carolina Had Nods to the Couple's Multicultural Roots
At first, Diana and Steve were focused on throwing an elegant Southern wedding befitting their venue, an 1876 mansion. “But as we continued to plan, things became more personal,” Diana says. They pair ended up celebrating the union of their two cultures— Diana is Native American and Southern, Ste...
A Romantic Wedding at Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, California, Inspired by An English Garden Aesthetic
Amid a year when the farthest many people traveled was to their mailbox, Ammy Pukasamsombut (27 and a teacher) and Jeffrey Cruz (36 and a first responder) transported their four guests to the English countryside without leaving California. Ammy and Jeffrey specifically chose Kestrel Park as their...
Lush Greenery Filled Every Corner of This Wedding at The Mansion at Natirar in Peapack, New Jersey
Alana ad Megan designed their wedding with one guiding principle in mind: Simplicity is key. After visiting at least 20 venues, the couple landed on Mansion at Natirar, thanks to its effortless, classic style. “When we arrived at the mansion, we instantly knew it was the one for us,” the pair say...
Romantic, Tuscan-Inspired Wedding at Bella Collina in Orlando, Florida
After considering an Italian wedding, Alexis (Angel) Guevara (29 and a psychiatrist) and Jake Altier (26 anda physician) decided to marry closer to home at the Tuscan- inspired Bella Collina. Candlelight, gold damask linens and ruscus garlands brought an old-world elegance to a day filled with pe...