A Modern, Colorful Wedding at The Bordone LIC in Long Island City, New York

Paulene Meyers and Bobby Underwood wed at The Bordone LIC, which opened eight months before their big day, because they "wanted a venue that none of our guests (or we) had ever been to before," Paulene says. "The magnificent skyline views are the best way to put New York City on display for all o...

A Modern, Colorful Wedding at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

As a commercial photographer and creative director, Alisha Johns brought color and creativity to her wedding with Graham Cohen, which took place in their hometown of Pittsburgh. "We were going for a modern, colorful and fun vibe, so we incorporated almost every color of the rainbow," Alisha says....

A Modern, Colorful Wedding Shelldance Orchid Gardens in Pacifica, California

For their summer wedding, Leah Reisman and Tom Gartner were inspired by the brilliant colors of Shelldance Orchid Gardens, and they designed their ceremony to highlight the natural beauty of the space. "Leah's parents got married in a greenhouse in upstate New York, so that continuity was special...

A Hip, Colorful Wedding at The Ruby Street in Los Angeles, California

A decommissioned church chock-full of light and existing furniture was an obvious, albeit unconventional choice for newlyweds Alex Ebel (30 and a writer) and Spencer Houck (33 and a film and television editor). “We loved that it was a one-stop shop, where we could have the ceremony outside and th...

A Fresh, Modern Wedding at Millwick in Los Angeles

Because LGBTQ+ marriage is illegal in Singapore, Marcia Ong and Sarah Benjamin went for a colorful destination wedding at Millwick. "When we settled on getting married in Los Angeles, we wanted to bring the bold colors of Palm Springs to downtown LA, so that really informed the color palette," th...

A Whimsical, Flower-Filled Wedding at the Central Park Zoo in New York City

The wedding of Alexia Panza and Colin Williams expertly mixed traditional and modern elements. To start the day, they had a Catholic ceremony at St. Patricks Cathedral. The bride stunned in a self-designed wedding dress full of colorful hand-embroidered and beaded flowers. "It was a year-long pro...

A Colorful Destination Wedding at Casa Palopó in Guatemala

The colorful culture of Guatemala inspired Luisana Suegart and Jeremy Cruz's destination wedding. A fun, personalized reception at the boutique Casa Palopó followed their traditional Catholic church ceremony.  "Neither of us are from Guatemala, but through work trips and personal vacations, it be...

A Laid-Back, Tropical Wedding at Grass Room in Los Angeles

Andrea Ryken and Travis Barnes tied the knot at Grass Room in Los Angeles—the newest wedding venue from Marvimon Productions. “As soon as we saw the interior (which was under construction) we had visions of the Wes Anderson film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,” Andrea says. “This ultimately i...

A Minimalist Wedding With Pops of Color at Prospect House in Dripping Springs, Texas

When DeAndré Upshaw (31 and a digital video production manager) proposed to Stuart Hausmann (30 and an illustrator and artist) he did so in his signature dramatic fashion: with a dance troupe, flag twirlers and 40 friends and family members present. Their wedding at Prospect House was just as exu...

A Colorful Country Wedding at Pinecrest Country Place in Rose Hill, Kansas

Rebecca De La Rosa (26 and a photographer) and Klayton Moore (27 and a planning engineer) chose bright colors to create a whimsical, laid-back feel as they said “I do” in front of a ribbon-adorned tree at Pinecrest Country Place in Rose Hill, Kansas. “I used all of the colors,” Rebecca says. “I w...

A Modern, Eclectic Wedding at Gallery 308 in San Francisco, California

A “huge modern art fan,” Betsy Howard incorporated her artsy style into her wedding with Jamie Germano. “I wanted to do something extremely colorful, but still with a moody black backdrop,” she says. The couple wed in an elegant ceremony at the historic Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.  Bets...

A Bright, Modern Wedding at the Kimpton Brice Hotel in Savannah, Georgia

Carlos Lopez (32 and an urban planner) and Daren Capirchio (43 and works in higher education) made the Kimpton Brice Hotel in Savannah, Georgia their own with the help of color. A lot of color. Vibrant blue details, geometric accents and jewel-tone arrangements of thistle, moss and air plants inf...

A Nature-Centric Fusion Wedding at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point, California

Shivani and Nick Hawkins went for bold and bright for their multicultural bash—a weekend-long event that included a Christian ceremony, a traditional Hindu ceremony and a fusion reception that highlighted their unique backgrounds, as well as their shared love of nature. The couple chose different...

A Contemporary and Bright Multicultural Wedding at Mason Fine Art in Atlanta, Georgia

Cobalt-blue linens, vibrant marigolds and plenty of fresh fruit lent a pop of color to Anita Krishnan (30 and a doctor of physical therapy) and Weston Reid's (33 and a video game developer) contemporary gallery venue. With jasmine flowers in her hair, Anita wed Weston in a fusion ceremony focused...

A Vibrant Garden Wedding at a Private Villa in Marbella, Spain

Isabel Rocha and Manuel Sandino played up the beauty of summer in the south of Spain for their al fresco fete with a vibrant color palette, lush seasonal blooms and a garden reception.<br><br>The festivities kicked off with a traditional Catholic ceremony at a nearby church, followed by cocktail ...

A Vibrant, Peruvian-Inspired Wedding at Old Town Farm in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ally Pachelli and Dave Pollack paid tribute to their love of Peru—the place where Dave popped the question—with a vibrant, fun-filled fete at Old Town Farms that included festive cultural touches. “We spent six weeks in Peru on our first extended trip together and fell in love with the country an...

A Vibrant Beach-Inspired Wedding at Terzo Piano in Chicago, Illinois

Travel and art were the basis for Lauren Honesty (29 and a videographer) and Joseph Boyer's (29 and an international development program officer) color-infused, beach-inspired bash. Vibrant shades of orange, yellow, red and blue set the tone for their wedding day. Lauren even accentuated her Pro...

A Vibrant Multicultural Destination Wedding at Playa Fiesta Hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Mariecar Frias and Jason Sharma’s winter wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was a celebration of color and their Filipino and Indian heritage. “We chose to do a destination wedding because as much as it was our wedding, we wanted everyone to feel like they were on vacation too!” Mariecar says. “P...

A Vibrant, Modern Wedding at Private Residence in Rockport, Texas

When it came to planning their waterfront wedding in Rockport, Texas, bold colors were a must for Ellen Hewitt and Zach Sanders. Shades of bright pink and coral and pops of teal captured the day’s festive feel and tied in seamlessly with the coastal setting. Vibrant purple, turquoise and pink tab...

A Colorful Waterfront Wedding at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in California

Bursting with bright cheerful colors, Gabi Baetti and RJ Rico’s waterfront wedding in Santa Barbara, California, perfectly captured the day’s feel-good vibes.<br><br>With their venue boasting ocean views, swaying palm trees and a rose garden at their disposal, Gabi and RJ decided to keep the extr...

A Colorful, Rustic-Chic Wedding at the Park Crest Event Facility in Birmingham, Alabama

Hillary and Ben Kolber tied the knot in a rustic-chic affair with a palette of bright, cheerful colors in Ben’s hometown of Birmingham, Alabama.<br><br>While the couple had originally planned an al fresco fete, the onset of Hurricane Nate moved the event indoors—but Hillary and Ben didn’t let the...

A Vibrant, Modern Wedding at The Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts in Charlotte, North Carolina

Nicole Bullock (27 and works in human resources) and Jimmy Sealey II (32 and an air traffic controller with the FAA) hosted an informal affair with modern touches, lots of clean lines and pops of cheerful colors.<br><br>The couple exchanged vows in front of a backdrop made of low billows of brigh...

A Vibrant, Lively Modern Wedding at South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas

Chelsea Walker (an event planner) and Cecil Freitas’s (an engineer) modern and energetic wedding reflected their love of vibrant colors, music and dance. Chelsea, an event planner, hired a coordinator to get the wedding work off her mind. “I wanted to be a guest for once,” she says. “Best decisio...