A Whimsical, Casual Wedding at Cabrillo Beach Bath House in San Pedro, California

Getting married near the water was a must for Melinda Riggs (29 and an interior designer) and Michael Toka (26 and a chiropractor) -- one reason Cabrillo Beach Bath House in San Pedro, California, was the perfect venue to hold their casual, whimsical wedding. The couple demonstrated their indivi...

A Natural, Rustic-Chic Wedding at a Private Residence in Agoura Hills, California

Rustic-chic details that decorated this backyard garden space created an earthy, natural ambience for Whitney Crouch (28 and a registered dietitian) and Richard Crouch’s (34 and a real estate investor) wedding day. The celebration was held at Whitney’s parents' house in Agoura Hills, California, ...

A Rustic, DIY Wedding at Great Hall at Green Lake in Seattle, Washington

Rebecca Wilson met Joon Chang at a social dancing event with her neighbors at Century Ballroom in Seattle, Washington, where Joon spotted Rebecca from across the room and asked her to dance. She agreed, and by the end of the night, Joon promised Rebecca dance lessons. They exchanged numbers to st...

A Natural Backyard Wedding at Ladera Oaks Swim and Tennis Club in Portola Valley, California

Stephanie Alexander (29 and a recruiter) and Dan Lind (30 and an EMT) met in 2003 through mutual friends. After surviving a long distance relationship as they continued through college, they moved in together marking the 5 year mark in their relationship. After 10 years of dating, Dan organized a...

A Natural, Summer Wedding at Boerner Botanical Garden in Hales Corner, Wisconsin

Sometimes, the best parties are the ones that are sweet and simple. Rebecca Schmidt (24 and a social worker) and Stephen Darrow (26 and a special education teacher) had a beautiful, fun wedding at the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corner, Wisconsin. "This area has the most beautiful gardens ...

A Natural, Rustic Wedding at McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo, California

What began as a friendship between Rachel Rose Ralston's and Ryan Brekke's families became a romance after Ryan moved into her family’s guesthouse. And, eventually, that romance led to an engagement. The couple had their wedding on the lawn of the historic McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo, Calif...

A Natural Cliffside Wedding at a Private Residence in Bowen Island, British Columbia

Siobhan Holladay (27, an Engineer) and Mark Robinson (28, an Engineer) held their gorgeous wedding at Mark's family home on the northwest coast of Bowen Island, British Columbia. A color palette of purple (Siobhan's favorite color!) green and white emphasized the natural beauty of the wedding loc...

A Flower-Filled DIY Wedding at A New Leaf Florist in Chicago, Illinois

Graphic designers Janell Jones (34) and Joe Nelson (37) spent months searching for the perfect all-in-one venue their summer Chicago wedding, only to find their dream space right under their noses...literally. "We got married at A New Leaf -- the flower shop we used to create our arrangements!" t...

A Vintage, Historic-Inspired Wedding at Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, California

The historic Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, California, had a special place in the hearts of Bayley Overland (29 and a home maker) and Craig Stanley (31 and a drilling engineer) after they enjoyed a meal there on their first vacation together. The rich architecture and antique style dating back...

A Casual, Gardening-Inspired Wedding at Quailcrest Farm in Wooster, Ohio

Erica Hamner (29 and a student accounts counselor) and Allen Balaj (28 and a software developer) had a casual, botanical-filled wedding at Quailcrest Farm in Wooster, Ohio. “One of our first dates together was to the Cleveland Botanical Garden and we enjoy gardening together, so we wanted to inco...

An Elegant, DIY Winery Wedding at The Winery SF in San Francisco, California

One afternoon, Lilly Bellman (27 and a pediatrician) and Tim Barribeau (30 and an editor) had a romantic park picnic of charcuterie, cheese and wine outdoors in Indianapolis, where Tim proposed to Lilly. Their elegant wedding took place at The Winery SF, a winery on Treasure Island, located in be...

A Natural Woods Wedding at Big Bear Lodge in Grand Marais, Minnesota

While planning their destination wedding along the shores of Lake Loon in northern Minnesota, to-be-weds Isabelle Bogen (26 and a graduate student) and Marcos Stoffel (27 and an executive chef) quickly settled on a small, secluded island on the Gunflint Trail. "We love camping, hiking and being s...

A Fall Harvest-Themed Wedding at Shepherd's Hill Farm in Montgomery, Minnesota

Believe it or not, a childhood game served as the inspiration behind this harvest-themed wedding in Montgomery, Minnesota, between Shaylin Lodge (27 and a pharmacy technician) and Michael Harvey (28 and a pharmacist). "My one bridesmaid and I used to play a Barbie board game in elementary school ...

A Rustic, Bohemian Backyard Wedding at a Private Residence in Lancaster, Ohio

Elizabeth Fox (26 and a horticulturist) was an intern at Longwood Gardens when she met Mike Zawislak (29 and a groundskeeper) who also worked at the company. They fell in love over drinking beers, picking garlic and sharing each other’s company. Their bohemian, rustic backyard wedding took place ...

A Natural Summer Wedding at Thorpewood in Thurmont, Maryland

Katie Brockett (30 and a special-education teacher) and Rob Brockett (28 and a senior marketing manager) became friends over Facebook. They became friends in real life once Rob moved back Stateside after living for a couple of years in France. Rob would take Katie out for a beer when she was upse...

A Fairy Tale-Inspired Wedding at Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake City, Utah

Jane Ho (24 and a business analyst) and Jared Balaich (22 and a Ph.D. student) got engaged after a romantic date night watching “The Princess Bride” under the stars in Provo Canyon. Since Jared proposed after watching a fairy tale movie, and because the couple loves watching “Once Upon a Time” to...

A Vintage-Inspired Mountain Wedding at Bailey's Palomar Resort on Palomar Mountain, California

Molique Chavez (38 and in sales) and Ryan Boulter (28 and a technician) took a trip to San Francisco, California, and went to take a picture in front of the Christmas tree in Union Square. As they posed for the picture, Molique felt Ryan leave her side and turned around to find him down on one kn...

An Elegant Vineyard Wedding at a Private Residence in Napa, California

Kinne Schwartz (26 and an attorney) and Stephen Manente (27 and an attorney) met during their first semester at Duke University School of Law. All it took was a weekend trip to the coast with friends, where they hit it off and never looked back. After three years of dating, Stephen surprised Kinn...

A Classy Backyard Wedding at Ka Hale Olinda in Maui, Hawaii

Sarah Foronda (24 and an attorney) and Owen Simmons (28 and a police officer) went away to Mokuleia beach in Oahu, Hawaii, the weekend before Sarah started her second year of law school. After they found a nice spot on the sand and enjoyed a barbecue lunch, Owen told Sarah to open a tied up plast...

Rustic Outdoor Wedding at The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge in Austin, Texas

Jack (26, Naval Officer) and Clarissa (25, Naval Officer) met in Norfolk, Virginia while they were both training to be Naval Flight Officers. About two weeks after they started dating, Clarissa found out she was moving to California, so Jack drove with her to help with the move. By the time Jack ...

A Romantic, Natural New Orleans Wedding at Audubon Clubhouse Café in New Orleans, Louisiana

Courtney Sparks and Ben Walker had an intimate wedding surrounded by the natural beauty of New Orleans at the Audubon Clubhouse Cafe in Audubon Park. A simple neutral color palette of blush, ivory and gray complemented the lush venue and old Southern atmosphere. At the outdoor ceremony in Audubon...

A Natural, Rustic Wedding at Glacier National Park in West Glacier, Montana

Loving nature and being outdoors, Caty Yarchever and Andy Freeman chose to get married at Glacier National Park in West Glacier, Montana. They loved the gorgeous lake, swoon-worthy mountains and natural atmosphere (plus, it was where Andy proposed!). The couple exchanged vows under a rustic unfin...

A Rustic Wedding in Death Valley National Park, United States

Sara (29 and a graduate student) and Brannon (29 and a children’s nonprofit director) started talking through Craigslist and immediately liked each other upon their first meeting, much to their surprise! The year after they met, they moved together to a rural neighborhood in Sonoma County. Sara w...