Stunning, Detailed Elawa Farm Wedding
Terri K. Trost (34 and the founder of an interior design firm) and Matt T. Brown (35 and a senior associate at an investment bank) met in Hawaii and got engaged in Mexico, but for their wedding, they stayed close to home in Illinois. “It was important that all of my grandparents be there, and the...
Eclectic Plant Lovers Cocktail Room Wedding
Rachel O'Connor (27 and an administrative legal assistant) embraced her green thumb when planning her wedding to Kevin O'Connor (29 and an IT technician). "If I had to name our theme, it'd be botanical brunch," Rachel says. "For us, brunch means quality tine with family and friends." To keep thin...
Elegant Pittsburgh Hotel Wedding
For Courtney Harringer (26 and a physician assistant) and Jeffrey Grudzinski (30 and an anesthesiology resident), flowers took on a greater meaning than simple decoration. “We filled the chapel and the hotel with spring flowers, which exemplified the idea of new growth and new life as we came tog...
Intimate City Hall Ceremony and Chelsea Dinner Party
April Bell (38 and an art director) and Damon Ahola (39 and a product designer) share an eye for creativity–in fact, it's one of the things that first bonded them. "I noticed Damon's dating profile mentioned a love of Scrabble and design," April says. "He was lured in by my passion for typography...
Minimal, Neutral Wedding in North Carolina
Being a wedding venue director, Ashlyn Ohlendorf (22) knew exactly what she wanted—and did not want—for her wedding to Mason Gibbons (23 and a middle school physical education teacher). “I wanted something different and a bit more minimal,” Ashlyn says. “I don’t like being looked at or getting to...
Sweet, Classic Countryside Georgia Wedding
Anna Willis (26 and a nursing student) and Tommy Ross Vance (26 and a farmer) treated planning their wedding much like they treated designing Anna’s engagement ring. “I wanted to look back in 50 years and love it as much as I do today,” Anna says. “I wanted everything to feel classic and effortle...
A Colorful Glam Wedding on a Private Ohio Estate in Chagrin Falls
If Claire Snavely (29 and a designer) and Christoph Gisel (33 and a lighting designer) were to name their wedding’s theme, they’d put it like this: “psychedelic minimalism.” A rainbow pattern that Christoph’s sister, a graphic designer and design writer in Switzerland, created brought that phrase...
Colorful Cemetery Wedding in Atlanta
Jennifer (Jen) VanDeventer (36 and self-employed) and David Young (34 and a logistics manager) share a love of all things colorful and whimsical, so it only made sense to fill their wedding with orange ranunculus, a collar of bright blooms for Addie, their pup, and a pink suit for David–all juxta...
Romantic Modern Industrial Miracle Wedding
Anna Carter (22 and a teacher) and Samuel Akers (24 and a staff member at a campus ministry) were planning a June wedding when they found out that Samuel had cancer. Luckily, their venue, The Delaware, had a date available in April. So they moved the celebration up two months, kept things simple,...
A Simple, Natural Wedding at Prospect House in Dripping Springs, Texas
Minimalists Liz Shapiro (31 and a boutique director) and Matthew Garcia (36 and an architect) chose Prospect House for its modern design, picturesque Breezeway and stunning prairie views. The venue’s existing geometric altar framed the couple as they exchanged vows in front of 200 guests, and an ...
A Glamorous Garden Wedding at the Riviera Mansion in Santa Barbara, California
For their Santa Barbara, California, wedding, Andrea Ortiz (29 and a compliance associate) and Mariko Sola (33 and a senior director of global sourcing) anted to celebrate their love and the lush Southern California scenery. “We knew we wanted both the ceremony and reception outside to take advan...
A Malachite-Inspired, Jewish Wedding at Long View Gallery in Washington, DC
When Igor Timofeyev (42 and an appellate and international arbitration partner at Paul Hastings) proposed to Donya Khalili (37 and a public policy attorney) in Ireland, her engagement ring was tied around a malachite turtle, which became the focus for their nuptials. “We had malachite everywhere,...
A German-Inspired Beach Wedding at Old Baldy Lighthouse in Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Fabienne Schulz (28 and a program manager) and Ben Hansen (29 and a head of business development) wanted to reflect their fascination with nature, so the pair planned a rustic-chic wedding with a view of the water and nods to the bride’s German background. “We didn’t want our wedding to be over-s...
A DIY Botanical Wedding at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens, Georgia
DIY details were a must for design-savvy duo Chena Stephens (33 and an art director) and David (Aaron) Stephenson (30 and a graphic designer), who worked together to create handmade stationery for their botanical bash. One year after Aaron popped the question in Madrid, the Brooklyn, New York–bas...
A Colorful Brunch Wedding at the Wine Loft in Birmingham, Alabama
Mary Frances Bennett (26 and a floral event specialist) wed Brennan Vaughn (32 and a chemical engineer) in a brightly colored summertime brunch wedding at the Wine Loft in Birmingham, Alabama. “Flowers inspired my style. Since I'm in the floral industry, I always see muted color tones come across...
A Romantic Garden Wedding at Brick in San Diego, California
rn Andrea Swartz (28 and a marketing manager) and Corey Elliott (30 and a student) found a perfect fit for their romantic, lighthearted wedding at Brick in San Diego’s Liberty Station. “We loved the large, open space and the creative freedom that comes along with it,” Andrea sa...
An Elegant Bayside Wedding at the Ram’s Head Inn in Shelter Island Heights, New York
After getting engaged on the beach on Long Island, New York, Katherine Rainone (29 and an environmental consultant) and Graham Ellis (29 and a physician) decided to have their wedding celebration at the Ram’s Head Inn on nearby Shelter Island, with a bayside ceremony and alfresco dinner reception...
A Garden-Inspired Wedding at Bluxome Street Winery in San Francisco, California
It didn’t take long for Elise Everett (27 and a wedding planner) and Rob Johnson (35 and an investment manager) to take the plunge. They got engaged nine months after meeting on Match.com. “We both knew immediately that this was it for us,” says Elise, who had legally wed Rob at San Francisco Cit...
A DIY Woodsy Wedding at Sand Rock Farm Bed and Breakfast in Aptos, California
When Crystal Keith (34 and a special education program specialist) and Keith Catanese (30 and a sales manager) decided to get married, they scoured California's central coast for a cool, relaxed outdoor venue. “Keith grew up in the Santa Cruz mountains, and we loved the idea of celebrating our we...
A Rustic Ranch-Style Mountain Wedding at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa in Tabernash, Colorado
Liz Westgate (31 and a registered nurse) met Jyace Stutsman (28 and in business development) in Colorado—it all began with a yoga date—so they wanted their wedding to showcase the state's raw beauty. Jyace, from Aspen, and Liz, from Michigan, knew guests would be traveling from near and far, so t...
A St. Patrick's Day Treehouse Wedding at the Mohicans in Glenmont, Ohio
Sara Graca (29 and a photographer) and David Cooper (28 and in technical support) first realized they had feelings for each other on St. Patrick’s Day. Since that's when their crush began, it was only fitting that they get married on St. Patrick’s Day too. With five guests in attendance, they exc...
A Romantic, Pastel Spring Wedding at Venuti's Ristorante & Banquet Hall in Addison, Illinois
Kim Peters (29 and a sales manager) and Jim Funk (31 and a senior product manager) held their wedding at Venuti's Ristorante & Banquet Hall in Addison, Illinois, because they loved the venue's decor and atmosphere. "The entrance to the building has a grand staircase and a unique look. The rec...
A Romantic Spring Wedding at John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove in Audubon, Pennsylvania
Nelly Ward (32 and a lawyer) and Fred Merkel's (47 and a managing director in capital markets) wedding was inspired by spring, their favorite season. "It's such a joyful time, as everything is bursting into life," Nelly says. The celebration was held at John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove in ...