A Luxe, Bohemian, Fall Wedding at Dunton Hot Springs in Dunton, Colorado

For their destination wedding, Brenna Gilbert, 29, district visual manager for Anthropologie and Andrew McCaughan, 30, director of real estate and design for Shake Shack in New York City walked a fine line between luxe details and their rustic setting. To create a luxe aesthetic without losing th...

A Mountain Wedding with Alpacas at McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester, New Hampshire

Rachel Largent (36, Hospitality) and Keith Chisholm (36, Web Development) both love hiking and the outdoors so they held their wedding at the base of McIntyre Ski Area, with "plenty of space for people and dogs (and alpacas, oh my!) to run around and be crazy," Rachel says. Minimal decor emphasiz...

A Refined-Yet-Elegant Mountainside Wedding at Waterfall Country Club in Clayton, Georgia

Karen Kane (40 and a business owner) had a feeling that Colin Grant (46 and a business owner) might be getting ready to propose on Christmas Eve when he handed her a small box at midnight. "Now had I had my wits about me, I would've realized it was not the size of a ring box, but I was still so s...

A Rustic Mountain Wedding at The Rocks Estate in Bethlehem, New Hampshire

Dana Theiler (29, a Medical writer) and Paul Van Buskirk (34, a Teacher) both love the outdoors and hiking, so it was only natural for them to hold their wedding outdoors at The Rocks Estate in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, overlooking the mountains. The couple's relaxed, rustic wedding had an earthy...

An Organic Vineyard Wedding at Banner Elk Winery in Banner Elk, North Carolina

Samantha Taylor (22 and a math teacher) played tennis over the summer with Tyler Haislip (a civil engineer) at Greene Ridge Racquet Club in North Carolina and quickly hit it off on their first date later that fall. A week before Tyler proposed, he told Samantha that she should start looking at ri...

A Shabby Chic Wedding at Fresh and Wyld in Paonia, Colorado

Carin Clary (31 and a senior adviser at the New York City office of the mayor) and Edward Ubiera (39 and a senior graphic designer for Aeropostale) met through mutual friends in Brooklyn, New York. A little over a year later, Ed proposed on Christmas morning during a trip to Spain with a ring he ...

A Winter Mountain Wedding at Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado

Melanie Avendt and Paul Shovlin decided to elope to Sapphire Point in Dillon, Colorado, for their winter wedding. They loved the swoon-worthy winter mountain views complete with a lake, evergreen trees and the setting sun. They hiked up to the top with their closet family and friends for an intim...

A Rustic Mountain Wedding at Cooper Spur Mountain Resort in Mt Hood, Oregon

Karissa Smith (29 and a behavioral health manager) and Mitch Smith (30 and a project manager) went to high school together, but got to know each other more when they both attended Oregon State University. Several years after they graduated, the couple went to Timberline for the night. As they wer...

A Rustic Mountain Wedding at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado

Tara Mickelburgh (36 and works in nonprofit management) and Jason Rowe (41 and a geospatial market strategist) met online. Four years later, Jason proposed during a family vacation at the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Tara and Jason both love the mountains and live in Colorado, so a rustic mount...

A Classic Mountain Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch in Beaver Creek, Colorado

Jessica Zofnass (27 and works in finance) and Colin Barclay (28 and works in strategic development) met as undergraduates at Harvard. Colin proposed on a beach in Bali while they were backpacking through Southeast Asia. Loving the time they spent in Colorado skiing and vacationing, they decided i...

An Elegant Rustic Wedding at Cochrane RancheHouse in Cochrane, Alberta

Jennifer Sawatzky (27, a Geophysicist) and Eric Holley (30, an Engineer) wanted a rustic, elegant wedding, surrounded by natural beauty. They decided to hold their wedding in Calgary, Alberta, at the Cochrane Ranchehouse, which has beautiful views of the Canadian Rockies and a gorgeous wooden bea...

A Rustic, Mountain Wedding at the Crest Center in Asheville, North Carolina

Bridget Oprean (26 and an independent contractor) and Robert Stewart (27 and a recreation technician for the US Forest Service) met during their freshman and sophomore years of college at Western Carolina University, where they both attended. They immediately hit it off after being introduced by ...

A Shabby Chic Yellow Mountain Wedding at Granby Ranch in Granby, Colorado

Jenn McKeighan (28 and a personal trainer) and Zach Barger (30 and a regional manager for a construction company) met in college at the University of Nebraska. For their wedding, the couple chose Granby Ranch for its shabby chic feel. Guests rode the chair lift to the top of the mountain and walk...

An Airy, Romantic Wedding at Adventures on the Gorge in Lansing, West Virginia

Katlyn Goots (27 and assistant director of a resort spa) and John Hatcher (29 and a fly fishing guide) were introduced by mutual friends during college, while Katlyn was visiting West Virginia University. Katlyn ended up extending her visit. "I was smitten," she says. She and John ended up dating...

A Shabby Chic, Bohemian Mountain Wedding at Deer Creek Valley Ranch in Bailey, Colorado

Brittny Kolod (25 and a teacher) and Dillon Blechar (26 and a teacher) met in college at Colorado State University. Dillion proposed in Florida when they were at a friend’s wedding. For their own wedding, they chose Deer Creek Valley Ranch in Bailey, Colorado, for its breathtaking meadow and Mt. ...

A Natural Mountain Wedding at Nature Pointe in Tijeras, New Mexico

Beth Hennie (25 and an elementary school teacher) and Hans Dreissnack (25 and a hospital administrator) met on a trip to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Durango, Colorado. Hans proposed just over a year later on Valentine’s Day. The bride’s parents lined the walkway up to the couple’s favorite restau...

A Rustic, Vintage Wedding at a Private Home in Terrace, British Columbia

Emilie Metzmeier (23 and a student) and Jan Wandel (24 and a student) met in Germany five years before they tied the knot. After two years of doing long distance, Emilie went on an exchange to Germany and it was there that Jan proposed, taking her to a castle in Hohenaspberg. For their wedding, t...

A DIY Mountain Wedding at Manning Park Lodge in Hope, British Columbia

Kimberly Campbell (26 and a teacher) and Dale Walker (25 and a framer) met their first day of high school, both sharing the same homeroom. The two considered themselves good friends, but it wasn't until many years later that their relationship turned into more. When Dale decided to propose, he to...

A Bright Mountain-Inspired Wedding at the Sonnenalp Resort of Vail in Vail, Colorado

Kelly Young (34 and an attorney) and Dan Campbell (28 and a financial analyst) met at business school at the University of Colorado, Boulder, but it wasn't until after they had graduated that the two decided to get together. Not long after, Dan proposed on the beach in Maui, where the couple was ...

A Fall-Inspired Wedding at Wildcat Cliff Country Club in Highlands, North Carolina

Allison Laubacher (27 and a CPA and public auditor) and Stuart Pearson (28 and a graduate student) were set up by their best friends. Stuart was on his two week leave from Afghanistan and happened to be at their mutual friend's graduation party. "Our connection was instant and we talked and went ...

A Modern, Colorful Mountain Wedding at Lions Square Lodge in Vail, Colorado

Blair Waltz (31 and works in sales) and James Fox (31 and works in the auto industry) met through mutual friends. About four years later, James proposed in Rome overlooking Lake Albano. For their wedding, the couple chose to exchange vows on the Vail Mountain Wedding Deck before heading to a tent...

A Rustic White Wedding at The Pines at Genesee in Golden, Colorado

Kylie Hayes (23 and an administrative assistant) and Paul Hogfeldt (25 and a corrections officer) met at Anytime Fitness in Windsor, Colorado. Paul proposed in their home, which he decorated with flowers, candles, chocolates and champagne. The Pines at Genesee was an easy choice for their wedding...

A Vintage-Inspired Mountainside Wedding at Crest Pavilion in Asheville North Carolina

Kristen Speidel (31 and a software developer) started talking to Marc Spancake (32 and a software developer) over a bottle of cider in a dusky vintage bar. After six months of conjuring up a variety of proposal schemes ranging from historical lighthouses to flash mobs, Marc proposed to Kristen at...