A Glam Garden Wedding at The Garden Pavilion in Sonoma, California

Tess Hsiung and Fill Faught tapped their venue’s lush garden setting to infuse their wine country wedding with an elegant, organic edge. Lush greenery and a palette of gray, blush and gold accents dominated the décor to bring the soiree’s garden-glam theme to life. “We very much wanted to keep th...

A Garden Wedding at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Kelly Barela and Anthony Rivera balanced their venue’s natural vibe with a soft color palette of pale blue, gray and gold and understated vintage touches to give their summer fete a sophisticated feel. “The outdoor venue at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town is stunning—super lush and green. I immedia...

A Romantic Garden Wedding at Floral Farms in San José del Cabo, Mexico

For their mid-winter wedding, Joelle Maude and Henry Graham decided to skip Chicago’s snow and head to the balmy coast of San José del Cabo, Mexico, for a romantic garden celebration under the stars. To ensure the festivities went off without a hitch, the pair brought in the planning pros at Amy ...

An Ivory-and-Blush-Tone Garden Wedding at Greenacres Arts Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

When she was 12, Colleen Kennedy (26 and a community coordinator) thought “Kissing You” by Des’ree was the perfect love song. “Fourteen years later, I walked down the aisle to a string quartet playing it,” she says. She wed William (Billy) Rumpke III (26 and a VP in waste and recycling services) ...

A Vibrant, Multicultural Wedding at Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, Ohio

Amy Molnar (26 and a dental hygienist) and Samir Shah (34 and a periodontist) integrated American and Indian traditions into a multicultural celebration complete with vibrant colors, tropical florals and gilded details. Amy and Samir tied the knot in a greenhouse under a wood mandap covered with ...

A Playful Garden Wedding at a Private Residence in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Samantha Feingold and Enrique Kassel’s playful garden affair featured vibrant florals and a cheery palette of yellow and pink. “The flowers were incredibly important to me,” Samantha says of  incorporating dahlias into the design. The alfresco affair took place in Samantha’s parents’ garden, wher...

A Romantic Garden Wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville, Maryland

Drawing inspiration from their venue’s waterfront locale, Kristin Darwin and Paul Gessler filled their chic spring celebration with modern watercolor details and a palette of cool blue hues.<br><br>The Chesapeake Bay Beach Club offered a striking backdrop for the festivities. The venue’s perfectl...

A Romantic Garden Wedding at Hotel Albuquerque in Albuquerque, New Mexico

With a venue exuding Southwestern charm and a color palette of pink, ivory and gold hues, Allison Anderson and James Wenzel's spring wedding was the picture of elegance and romance.<br><br>After a traditional Catholic ceremony in Albuquerque’s Old Town, the pair headed to Hotel Albuquerque for di...

A Romantic Garden Wedding at Jardin de Buis in Pottersville, New Jersey

Alison Pantelic (33 and an account manager) and Thomas "Tommy" Carr (33 and an assistant vice president at GE Energy Financial Services) met while out in New York City. Alison and Tommy added blush and ivory florals plus gold, silver and mercury glass details to their vintage-inspired garden part...

An Elegant Garden Estate Wedding at Longview Mansion in Lee's Summit, Missouri

Peach-colored peonies and roses added soft femininity to the manicured hedges and stone fountains of Cheyenne Bartlett (23 and a tax accountant) and Denzel Patterson’s (24 and a mortgage loan offer) formal garden affair.<br><br>Blush and peach arrangements of ranunculus, hydrangeas and garden ros...

A Multicultural Garden Wedding at East Ivy Mansion in Nashville, Tennessee

Fellow Tennessee State Tigers Saida Binhazim (28 and a graduate student) and Kenny Hickson (29 and a business owner) met through common friends, but their paths didn't cross until after graduation. The couple hosted a multicultural garden wedding fusing Saida's Swahili culture with Kenny’s Americ...

A Honeybee-Inspired Wedding at Ashton Gardens in Sugar Hill, Georgia

Embracing her love for honeybees, Candice Conley (34) married Alvin Darien (35) in a bee-centric celebration at Ashton Gardens in Sugar Hill, Georgia, near Atlanta. The “Meant to Bee”-themed party, which was brought to life with the help of Lissahn DeVance of Enraptured Events,  included blush ro...

An Ethereal Greenhouse Wedding at Possum Run Greenhouse in Bellville, Ohio

Amy Crandall (32 and a health and fitness coach) and Alex White (33 and a sports performance coach) used the natural surroundings of a local greenhouse to bring their vision of a bohemian-elegant fete to life.The greenhouse, which boasts lush hanging plants, was styled with Tuscan tables, candlel...

A Chic, Masculine Wedding at the Darlington House in La Jolla, California

Mark Robertson and Joshua Tucker pulled off a formal al fresco affair laced with chic, contemporary touches and masculine flair for their late fall wedding at the Darlington House in La Jolla, California.<br><br>Borrowing from the venue’s elegant vibe and ample greenery, the couple paired natural...

A Vintage, Botanical-Inspired Wedding at the Prospect Park Boathouse in Brooklyn, New York

Alyssa Roberts (28 and a fashion designer) and Reid Comstock (28 and a philosophy PhD student) looked to unconventional blooms to create a one-of-a-kind reception in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Untamed arrangements of Venus fly traps, king proteas, spiked thistles and sweet-smelling herbs housed in...

A Coastal Garden Wedding at Nebo Lodge in North Haven, Maine

Hannah Greggs and Gerrit Benthem took full advantage of Maine’s natural beauty with an intimate summer wedding set along the rocky coast of North Haven Island.<br><br>The couple tapped Emily Elizabeth Events to bring their vision to life. The team didn’t disappoint, joining forces with Turner Far...

A Rustic, Romantic Fall Wedding at Garden Gables in Door County, Wisconsin

Emily and Jake Gosz planned a romantic fall fête with rustic flair for their ultra-personalized wedding at Garden Gables in Door County, Wisconsin.<br><br>“We both wanted our wedding day to feel personal, but above all we wanted everyone we invited to feel taken care of and loved,” Emily said. “F...

A Glam, Romantic Wedding at The Addison in Boca Raton, Florida

To complement the natural beauty of their venue, Erika Sheffer (26 and a digital marketing strategist) and Kyle Auckland (26 and an entrepreneur) relied heavily on flowers, filling their day with blooms in shades of pink, peach and purple.<br><br>“We’re laid-back people, but we love small details...

A Romantic Restaurant Wedding at Tiny Boxwoods in Houston, Texas

 Leslie Gemarino ( 31 and an eighth grade English teacher)and Zachary Schwarz, (31 and a history teacher and soccer coach)  drew wedding design inspiration from their venue and crafted a charming garden wedding with soft hues and homespun details.Looking to set a relaxed tone for their day, the c...

An Orange Garden Wedding at Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa and Convention Center in Branson, Missouri

Pink and orange shades of coral filled Christa Kennedy (33 and works in marketing advertising and sales) and Justin Kennedy's (35 and works in marketing advertising and sales) stunning soiree. Wanting a venue that would fit their gorgeous garden theme, Christa and Justin chose Chateau on the Lake...

A Romantic Garden Party Wedding at a Family Home in Cross River, New York

With a romantic garden party in mind, Adrienne Hayes (27 and a marketing manager) and Per von Rosen (32 and a project manager) planned a flower-filled fete that incorporated cultural nods to the groom’s Swedish roots.<br><br>Adrienne’s childhood home turned out to be the perfect fit for their mid...

An Autumnal, Still Life-Inspired Wedding at the Planterra Conservatory in West Bloomfield, Michigan

Autumn, wine and still-life paintings all came into play when Marjorie Devereux Zoebisch (32 and an architect and printmaker) and Peter Halbrook (28 and a financial advisor) planned their sophisticated greenhouse nuptials.<br><br>“Peter and I both knew we didn’t want a typical ballroom venue at a...

A Nautical Garden Wedding at Three Village Inn in Stony Brook, New York

“Our style was what I like to call ‘garden party at the beach,’” Sarah says of their low-key gathering that featured plenty of personalized details. To create a nautical look reminiscent of summers spent in Montauk, Sarah and Matthew turned to a color scheme of blue, gray, green, gold and white. ...