Who Doesn't Love Pastels? A Colorful, Dance-Focused Wedding at Shinola Hotel in Detroit
In the warm embrace of a Northern Michigan summer soirée, Amy Beck and Gus Navarro discovered a magnetic connection that felt like destiny. “That first night, we figured out how much we were drawn to each other playing apples to apples,” Amy explains. Their playful spirits were a perfect match, a...
A Multi-Day Celebration Full of Bold, Modern Details in Los Cabos, Mexico
Blind dates seem like a facet of days gone by, so when Samantha Berger and Shane Knowles got the chance to tag along with their friends on a blind double date, they both jumped at the opportunity. Who would have thought it would lead them to their forever partner? When it came time to pop the que...
A Sustainable Wedding Embracing Nature at Pie Ranch in Pescadero, California
"We met while studying sustainable agriculture in Santa Cruz, California, in 2016," Leigh Gaymon-Jones recalls. Her connection with Beth Burzynski steadily grew over time, nurtured by the shared experiences, living and working together for a year and a half, and they began dating. Then, during a ...
This Couple's Elegantly Emerald Wedding at Prospect Park Boathouse in Brooklyn, New York, Is Timeless
Oliver Saikaly and Nicholas Deising's love story began with a chance encounter through mutual friends during college. As their relationship blossomed, Oliver devised a secret plan for a breathtaking proposal that was sure to knock his beloved's socks off. "Originally, I wanted to surprise Nick wi...
Chill Vibes Filled This Sustainable Wedding With Unique Touches in Carpinteria, California
Jacqueline Rabôt and Robby Massar met on what the bride describes as “a very quintessential LA evening: a friend’s movie night.” The atmosphere that evening encapsulated the essence of the city’s charm. On this cinematic night, they discovered a shared passion that intrigued t...
An Inviting Autumn Welcome Dinner in the Berkshires at Seven Hills Inn
Kendall Trautman is a woman who knows what she wants. On a “Sunday Funday” outing with girlfriends, the group found themselves at a local bar known for football and live music. “After a few rounds of dancing, I needed refreshment and knew just how I intended to get one,” she says. “I walked right...
Escape to the South of France for This 12th-Century Abbey Wedding With a Lively Dance Party
How often do blind dates truly work out? For Camilla Opperman and Rob Morse, it only took one. “Rob’s youngest sister set us up!” reveals Camilla. “I had gone to college with her, and in late 2018, I received a random text from her asking if I’d be interested in going on a date with her brother.”...
Explore Telluride, Colorado, Through This Intimate Wildflower-Filled Wedding
After a vacation proposal in Cozumel, Mexico, college sweethearts Jessie Roushar and Connor Devine picked out a venue in one of the places that inspire them the most: Telluride, Colorado. "We wanted to incorporate the stunning mountain landscape into our wedding, and our venue did that perfectly ...
Timeless Romance Blended With Chill Lakeside Vibes at This Sewanee, Tennessee, Wedding
John Fisher had an elaborate plan to propose to his college sweetheart, Noni Hill. “John tricked me into thinking we were going camping one spring weekend,” describes Noni. “He surprised me with a note in the mailbox directing me towards a surprise plane ticket to Seattle that boarded just an hou...
Minimalists Will Swoon Over This Orange-and-Blue Wedding at Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California
Even on the most mundane of days, fantastic things can happen. A typical day at work for Maggie (handling the front desk at the Berkeley Art Museum) and Mario Azary (a visiting landscape architect) turned into an electric meeting between the two. “Mario invited me to dinner after my shift ended, ...
An Inspiring 50th Wedding Anniversary Vow Renewal With Relaxed Vibes on Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
Shuk-Chong and Frederick (Fred) Thomas celebrated a milestone anniversary in November 2022 and decided to mark such a beautiful occasion with a seaside vow renewal. “After 50 years together, and with COVID on the decline, it seemed like the right time to look back and to look forward. The renewal...
This Couple Enjoyed a Hot Air Balloon Ride After Their Korean Paebaek Wedding Ceremony at Lovegrove Estate in Summerville, South Carolina
Mere moments before Ashley McCullough reached an adventurer’s milestone, her boyfriend (Daniel Fink) had a sweet surprise. “Ashley and I are adventurous people, so on a dream cruise down to Antarctica, I proposed to Ashley just before she reached a lifetime goal of visiting all seven continents,”...
Fly to Italy for One Couple’s Ethereal Destination Micro Wedding at Villa Montanare in Tuscany
Any recent bride or groom will agree that planning a wedding during a global pandemic is, to put it mildly, a challenge. After Sarah Pisano and Alexis Maliksi got engaged, they selected a wedding planner and reviewed their options—which were seemingly limited at the time. “When we first connected...
This Mountaintop Elopement in the Colorado Rockies Is Small-Wedding Goals
A private, personal ceremony with breathtaking vistas sounded like a dream wedding for Kami Batzel and Thomas (Tom) Jarding. So, they made their elopement vision a reality over an unpredictable Colorado summer. Traveling in secret from Pennsylvania, the sweethearts arrived in Boulder and hiked th...
Indian and Jewish Traditions Blend in an Autumnal Wedding at Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina
Blending cultures together is a challenging feat. Nevertheless, sweethearts Binata Ray and Seth Brown were equal to the task. The bride’s Bengali and Jewish background and the groom’s Christian religion were expertly represented at their alfresco October nuptials in Durham, North Carolina. “Our i...
A Floral-Inspired Morning Wedding at the Savannah Botanical Gardens in Savannah, Georgia
College sweethearts Nathalee (Nat) Deya and Bray Miller memorialized their love with a sweet, al fresco wedding at Savannah Botanical Gardens on a sunny Georgia morning in February. Inspired by the magic of the Walt Disney World® Resort, the couple modeled their big day off of a very special seas...
A Sandstone Formation Was the Backdrop For This Mohave Desert Wedding at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada
Spectacular views and desert vistas made of red rock sandstone formations at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada's Mojave Desert set the tone for Sofiya and Joshua's colorful outdoor wedding. The couple wanted their wedding to be "beautiful and delicious" so they prioritized vibrant decor and tas...
One Couple's Sophisticated Rustic Wedding With Monogram Details at Chaparral Ranch in Aspen, Colorado
Haley Burridge (31 and an educator and recent law school graduate) and Jason Chrestionson (30 and an antitrust attorney) met in Colorado and got engaged in the foothills of the Rockies several years later. So deciding to head back to the peaks to say “I do” on their nine-year anniversary was a si...
This Couple Hosted a Bright Rainbow-Themed Wedding at Coopers Hall in Portland, Oregon
Jojo and Skyler's wedding at Coopers Hall in Portland, Oregon, was all about color! The couple wanted their wedding "to be bright, unique, and a blast. Our relationship is a little wonderful, a little wild, and something that is unique in this world. We wanted our guests to have a great time with...
The Beauty of Sun Valley, Idaho, Was on Full Display at This Romantic Tented Wedding
Madde and Daniel tied the knot in idyllic Sun Valley, Idaho, with an elegant green-and-white tented wedding that showcased the beauty of the mountainous region. "Our wedding was easily the best weekend of our lives," recalls Madde. "The inspiration of the day was centered around our story and gro...
This Wedding at the St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, Included Epic Mountain Portraits
When it came time to say "I do," Rohit and Catherine returned to where they first met, Park City, Utah, along with their closest friends and family for an interfaith wedding at the St. Regis Deer Valley. "We chose to get married in Park City, Utah, because it was where we originally met," shares ...
This Rooftop Urban Garden Wedding at Brooklyn Grange Farm Had Stunning Views of New York City
Celebrating their beloved city was paramount for Brianna Brandon (30 and a vice president of operational excellence and risk management at a bank) and Meaghan Collins (30 and chief of staff at a venture capital firm) when planning their wedding. “We are Brooklynites and love this city,” explains ...
Tuscany's Beauty Was on Full Display at This Orthodox Wedding at Terre Di Nano in Val d’Orcia, Italy
Elizabeth and Alex celebrated their love and their faith with a Romanian Orthodox wedding in Val d’Orcia, Italy, followed by a romantic wedding reception at Terre Di Nano with sweeping views of Tuscany's iconic landscape. <br><br>The day began with a traditional wedding ceremony in observance of ...