New York Meets New Zealand at This "Rugged Beauty" Montana Ranch Wedding

The two first met at a brunch Jason hosted in his SoHo loft, and they wasted no time planning their first date the very next day (which also happened to be Ella’s birthday). They spent the day at Maison Premiere in Williamsburg, and as Ella recalls: “It quickly became clear that our lives were me...

An Enchanting Wedding Weekend in Saint Lucia With Mountain and Seaside Views

Sometimes, love is a slow burn. At least, that was the case for Rebecca and Ruben, who first met in the summer of 2014 when she started a new job at a PR agency. Ruben was assigned to train her on the very first day there. But it wasn’t until a holiday party early in 2018, after years of being st...

This Adventurous, Winter Wedding on a Colorado Mountain Involved Dashing Through the Snow Atop Snowmobiles

Jade and Adrien were shouting their love for each other on mountaintops long before their adventurous wedding ceremony. The two met thanks to their older brothers when Jade’s brother was moving out of his house, and Adrien was there to assist. Years later, they reconnected on a boating trip and b...

One Couple's Sustainably Minded Wedding at Serendipity Gardens in Oak Glen, California

When it came time for her wedding to Jonathan, it was important to Erika that the entire event at Serendipity Gardens in Oak Glen, California, be as sustainable as possible. The focus on sustainability started with the couple's venue selection—the duo was drawn to Serendipity Garden's scenery and...

This Couple's Wedding at Villa Del Cardinale in Italy Included a Foot-Washing Unity Ceremony

What's more romantic than a lakeside celebration in Italy? That's right, nothing! To celebrate their marriage, Crystal and Matteo planned a waterfront wedding complete with a faith-filled Christian ceremony and a festive reception. "Our wedding took place in a beautiful city outside of Rome, Ital...

A Sky-Blue Palette Complemented the Mountain Backdrop at This Crested Butte, Colorado, Wedding

The decision to wed in nature was an easy one for Marissa as she'd always dreamed of emulating her parent's Yosemite wedding when it came time for her own nuptials to James. "My parents got married in Yosemite National Park at a small chapel in 1990 and I have always dreamed of a wedding like tha...

Vibrant Fall Foliage Created a Picturesque Backdrop for This Wedding at Blue Sky in Wanship, Utah

Lane and John tied the knot at Blue Sky Ranch in Wanship, Utah, with just 30 loved ones (and their pup!) in attendance at the intimate fall wedding. Vibrant foliage blanketing the surrounding mountain peaks created an eye-catching backdrop to their outdoor celebration, which Lane and John filled ...

Dogs Stole the Show at This Romantic Wedding at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California

Delia and Gordon's romantic wedding at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California, was filled with elegant details, a dreamy blush-and-ivory color palette, and an abundance of adorable puppies dressed in wedding-ready attire. For their intimate wedding, the couple kept the guest list small but lovingl...

Acrobats and a Painter Entertained Guests at This Larkspur Restaurant Wedding in Vail, Colorado

Florida-based Melissa and Steven come to Vail, Colorado, every year to ski and have fallen more and more in love with the mountain town over the years. So, when it came time to settle on a location for their elegant wedding with an all-white color palette, Vail was a no-brainer. Once the couple s...

An Intimate Elopement Overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina

Not having loved ones present is one of the main drawbacks couples weigh when planning to elope. However, Adrienne Michelle (33 and a therapist, educator and speaker) and Brittany Glover (33 and a product management executive) found a creative way to have a private ceremony while still involving ...

An Elegant Fall Wedding at Surf Hotel with Sweeping Views of Colorado's Rocky Mountains

Matthew Breest and Katie Dabbs first met when they worked together at an international architecture firm in Denver. Katie was the publicist for the firm, Matt was the rising design star. Working in different buildings, they rarely bumped into one another but remained friendly colleagues over the ...

A Dating App Inspired the Menu at This Wedding at Villa del Sol d'Oro in Sierra Madre, California

Seres and Geoffrey wanted a wedding that was "lush and whimsical. In other words, beautiful but not in a too serious kind of way, I wanted it to be a little wild and natural. It was late September in Southern California, not quite fall, which is my favorite season, so I wanted the color palette t...

An Epic Mountain View Accompanied This Summer Wedding at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu, California

Catherine and Dan may have tied the knot in the groom's home state of California, but their inspiration was purely Tuscan. Inspired by the natural beauty and breathtaking rolling hills at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu, California, the couple planned an Italian-inspired wedding with a soft color pale...

These Brides Invited Llamas to Their Rustic Wedding in the Mountains of North Carolina

Convenient accommodations for their wedding guests was important to Kate Bunting  and Alyssa Gentry when finding a venue for their destination wedding. With that in mind, the couple chose to get, "married at the Vineyard at 37 High Holly, in Highlands, NC. We picked this location due to its sceni...

After a Drink at Their Favorite Cidery, This Couple Eloped in the Snowy Colorado Mountains

Robert "Robbie" Sittema (27 and an industrial engineer) and Brogan Sittema (28 and a human resources supervisor) eloped as snowflakes fell in Ward, Colorado near Brainard Lake. But their snowstorm-filled vow exchange wasn't the beginning of their epic wedding day—a visit to their go-to cidery was...

A Rustic Chic Wedding at Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Highlands, North Carolina

Though Ann Browning (35 and in fundraising for a public policy think tank) and Nate Hollingsworth (34 and an investment firm portfolio manager) met at a black-tie wedding, they asked guests to dress in their best “cocktail-rustic-chic” attire for their own celebration. “I actually ended up wearin...

A Preppy, Mountain Wedding at SaddleRidge in Beaver Creek, Colorado

Natalie Jacobs (28 and an assurance manager) and Tevas Everett (28 and an entrepreneur) met as students at The University of Texas. Once engaged, the two landed on Beaver Creek, Colorado as the wedding location almost instantly, then the color palette materialized nearly as quickly: Natalie's ros...

A Rustic Mountain Wedding at Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah

“Our relationship, early on, was built on adventure,” Jen Hudak says of her bond with Chris Moore. “It was how we met, it was how we fell in love, and it will be how we stay in love.” The two crossed paths on a mountain bike trail when they were on separate soul-searching trips. The adventurous c...

A Mountain Wedding at a Private Residence in Verdi, Nevada

After a three-month engagement, Kassi (26 and a marriage and family therapist) and Mark (26 and an associate product manager at Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems) and wed in an elegant, intimate outdoor event at a private property beside the Truckee River in Verdi, Nevada. The couple exchanged vow...

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 Classic, Elegant Wedding at Sleepy Ridge Golf Club in Orem, Utah

Estelle Ith (24 and a financial analyst) and Jesse Dzou (29 and a strategy analyst) met through a common friend at Brigham Young University and instantly hit it off. After their first date (Five Guys for burgers), they "talked till 3 a.m.,” Estelle says. “Our relationship was pretty much set from...

A Sentimental Outdoor Wedding at Millcreek Inn in Salt Lake City, Utah

The summer wedding of Dave Henderson, 43, a special education teacher, and his bride Holly Roach, 27, a science teacher, was a celebration focused on family and love. Dave and Holly met while teaching at the same junior high school where the both still work. “It took him a while, but he worked up...

A Traditional Italian Inspired Wedding at Holman Ranch in Carmel Valley, California

Brittany Gori (28 and in digital media sales) and Justin Forni (28 and a paramedic firefighter) met when they were just 16 years old. Brittany's best friend had moved away and attended a different high school, where she was welcomed by Justin and his friends. Brittany took a trip to visit her and...