A Charming Fairytale Wedding at St. Clements Castle in Portland, Connecticut

Karin Goodwin (28 and a photographer) and Andrew Wadhams (28 and in health care) met through mutual friends in high school. They became good friends with one another as their groups spent more time together but didn't begin dating until 7 years later. As Christmas approached, Andrew suggested he ...

A Romantic, Whimsical Wedding at Minnekhada Lodge in British Columbia, Canada

Lisa Skinner (37, a Scientist) and Chris Louth (39, an IT Manager) met through an online dating site--fairly commonplace now, but not so much in 2004! After emailing for a week, the couple met for coffee at Starbucks and talked for thirteen hours straight (a wonderfully long first date!). In 2012...

A Romantic Beach Wedding at the Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria Island, Florida

Amanda Estrada and Mark Simpson met while opening a fast-food restaurant in San Francisco. Mark fell for Amanda almost instantly while she was under the impression they were set to just be friends. It didn't take long for Amanda to realize she felt the same and the two began dating. Just 3 months...

A Yellow and Gray Wedding at Geneva National Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Justin Jones, 29, a behavioral therapist, wed his bride Ingrid Jones, 25, also a behavioral therapist, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The couple first met when they were both working as instructional assistants at a school for kids with autism. One October weekend, Justin surprised Ingrid with a prop...

A Classic Yellow and Gray Wedding at Asbury Park Grove in Charlotte, North Carolina

Yellow here, there and everywhere! Pops of the warm hue decorated details at these classic nuptials between Jinitza Daniel (30 and a budget analyst) and Brenton Daniel (31 and an IT analyst), inspired by the round-cut yellow diamond ring that began their eight-month engagement. "My bright canary ...

A Simple and Classic Wedding at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen, New York

Jessica McAuliffe (30 and a registered nurse) and Robert Hughes (31 and a carpet cleaner and owner of Crown Commercial Cleaning) held their wedding at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen, New York. The couple exchanged vows outdoors, with a gorgeous view of Seneca Lake, followed by an outdo...

A Modern Museum Wedding at the Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta

Dylan Fry (28 and a safety industry professional) and James Mabey (32 and a real-estate broker) wanted a modern and simple wedding, so they chose the Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. "The natural light that streams into the main areas where we enjoyed our ceremony, cocktail hour, and ...

A Rustic Elegant Wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan

The theme was rustic elegance when Cortney (32) ?and Mike (31, both in retail management) tied the knot at Charlevoix's Castle Farms. "We wanted something entirely different than every other wedding we've attended," Cortney explains. "I found the place online, we took the four hour trip up north ...

A Delicate Beach-Inspired Elegant Wedding at the Crossings at Carlsbad in Carlsbad, California

Starfish decor helped shape this elegant wedding with a subtle beach theme -- accenting everything from the bright ceremony programs to the calla lily aisle decorations and the wedding cake -- decked out in a color palette of yellow, white and gray. Shana Lavoie (27 and in event planning) and Dev...

A Romantic, Rustic Wedding at Hope Glen Farm in Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Anne Olson (34 and an environmental compliance manager) and Willie Beattie (31 and an account operations manager) held their wedding on Hope Glen Farm, in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The palette of vivid poppy (an orange/red), coral and peach set the tone for the bright, colorful look of the rustic...

A Rustic-Chic Country Wedding at Amador Cellars in Plymouth, California

Lauren Breault (25 and a project engineer) and Drake Costa (25 and a project manager) searched for the ideal location to hold their rustic-chic wedding. So when they stumbled across Amador Cellars in Plymouth, California, they fell in ...

A Classic Outdoor Wedding at Randall House in Bakersfield, California

Katie Uhrich (20) and Dustyn LaBarbera (20) envisioned having an outdoor wedding with a simple style that reflected them as a couple. When Katie and Dustyn came across the Randall House in Bakersfield, California, the garden and patio ...

A Classic, Historic Wedding at Kyle House in Roanoke, Virginia

Kyle House in Roanoke, Virginia, embodied a modern style while still maintaining its original Victorian look—perfect for the classic nuptials of Megan Hall (26 and a paralegal) and Adam Myers (25 and a painter and contractor). They felt the 19th-century building combined with a contemporary style...

A Rustic Summer Wedding at Chapel Creek Winery in El Reno, Oklahoma

Jolee Suddock (25, a medical student) and Kelly Suddock (27, a forklift technician) met at a bar. “The story, however, is a little nicer than that,” Jolee says. “That evening, my friends pleaded with me to go out with them. Having been an avid bookworm, getting ready to take...

A Shabby-Chic Wedding at Bonnet Island Estate in Manahawkin, New Jersey

From the location down to the mason-jar lighting display, every detail in Miriam Forkowitz (26 and a medical biller) and Mark Ventura’s (27 and a diesel mechanic) shabby-chic wedding had a personal touch. Miriam first visited their venue, Bonnet Island Estate, when she was 1...

A Bright Yellow and Gray Wedding at Kimball Ballroom in Columbia, Missouri

Nothing says "welcome" like a cheerful yellow wedding color. Alyssa Patzius (25 and in content marketing) and Mike Patzius (25 and a home loan officer) used the hue to brighten their decor and welcome friends and family to Columbia, Missouri. "While St. Louis was our home, our whole relationship ...

A Coral and Gray DIY Wedding at the McCreery House in Loveland, Colorado

Located in "Sweetheart City," the McCreery House in Loveland, Colorado, provided the perfect amount of romance for Faith Yunger (21 and an emergency medical technician) and Kane Bartram’s (21 and an assistant manager) nuptials. The day started in the private gardens of the h...

A Safari Destination Wedding at Maasai Mara in Kenya

Nina and Sebastian shared their wedding day on the gorgeous Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, surrounded by wild animals, captured by the talented Jonas Peterson. “The last couple of years I have spent many months in the Maasai Mara following one pride of lions on my project about the wo...

An Intimate, Garden Wedding at Westbury Manor in Westbury, New York

The English gardens of Westbury Manor provided a lush, elegant atmosphere for Meredith Saporito (28 and a tax specialist) and Claude Quartlbaum's (27 and a director at the Center for Student Missions) al fresco wedding. "Our design choices were quite simple for the day," Meredith says. "The outdo...

A White and Blue Spring Wedding at Lock Haven Golf Club in Godfrey, Illinois

Larry Chambless (41 and a teacher) and Eric Ashlock's (30 and a relations banker) wedding combined playful springtime details with bright shades of blue. The pair's ceremony took place at First Unitarian Church in Alton, Illinois. "It was very beautiful," Larry says. "There were gorgeous chandeli...

A Vintage Country Wedding at Bird's Eye Cove Farm in Duncan, British Columbia

Logan Coutu (25 and a Spinning instructor) and Ryan Gray (25 and a front-desk supervisor) held their wedding at Bird's Eye Cove Farm in Duncan, British Columbia. "Rolling hills, the ocean, the barn, the cows and chickens—it was rustic and beautiful, everything I could have wished for in a venue,"...

A Classic Red and Gray Wedding at Dock580 in Columbus, Ohio

This old warehouse was renovated into a catering venue called Dock580 in Columbus, Ohio, which preserved its industrial vibe through exposed bricks and wood beams. So for their classic wedding, Sarah Young (32 and in human resources) and Ken McCormick (45 and in human resources) needed little dec...

A Vintage Wedding at Club Bella at Montebello in Greenville, South Carolina

Tricia Lego (25 and a pediatric occupational therapy assistant) and James (Jim) Woodward (25 and an accounting supervisor) drew inspiration from their romantic venue to pull off a vintage-style soiree complete with matching black fedoras for their groomsmen. "Our wedding took place at Club Bella ...