A Vibrant, Classic Pink Wedding at Forest Hills Country Club in Clarkson Valley, Missouri
Vibrant pink and red details dressed up Lynn Li (26 and a lawyer) and Nathan Luo’s (26 and works in finance) elegant affair along with dozens of double happiness symbols—a nod to the couple’s Chinese heritage.<br><br>“We wanted to book a single venue for our ceremony and reception so guests could...
A Romantic Black Tie Wedding at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit in Detroit, Michigan
A dramatic ceiling installation and elegant arrangements of roses and dahlias decorated Meryl Sklar (27 and a social worker) and Adam Bleznak’s (27 and a real estate investor) traditional Jewish wedding.<br><br>Plenty of candlelight and a single crystal chandelier illuminated the interior of the ...
A Romantic Beach Wedding at a Private Residence in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Meagan Bowlin (26 and a designer) and Cody Millican (27 and a designer) went to the same high school but didn't meet until the last day of their senior year. They started dating and, within months, “I think we knew that we would marry each other one day,” Meagan says. They went to the same colleg...
A Playful Barn Wedding at a Private Residence in Merrill, Wisconsin
For Julie Harvey (28 and an anesthesiologist) and Aaron Hanson (29 and a pediatrics physician), who met in high school, creating a wedding that was uniquely their own was essential. “Our day was personal in so many ways,” Julie says. “Most significantly, the venue was extremely personal. The fam...
A Classic, Pink Garden Wedding at The Lace House in Columbia, South Carolina
Nadia Tchakarova (28 and a pharmaceutical representative) and Clay Campbell (35 and a telecommunications broker) planned a traditional Southern wedding outfitted in pastels and odes to Nadia’s Bulgarian heritage.<br><br>Nadia and Clay didn’t let a little rain dampen their spirits on their wedding...
A Classic Garden Wedding at The Liriodendron Foundation in Bel Air, Maryland
Joyce Chan (26 and a marketing manager) and Raymond Chan’s (29 and an insurance broker) alfresco spring wedding was personalized from start to finish with references to their love of travel and picnics, and their Chinese heritage. “We had a few different themes, but they all relate to who we are,...
A Timeless, Formal Wedding at the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Romantic shades of blush, cream, black and gold lent an element of grandeur to Carolyn Dohnalek (25 and a nurse practitioner) and Brett Taylor’s (24 and an investment associate) classic celebration.<br><br>“Brett and I fell in love with the splendor and opulence of the mansion,” Carolyn says of t...
A Classic Coral Garden Wedding at the Braemar Golf Course in Edina, Minnesota
Since Eta Obeya (27 and a pediatric resident and Thomas Barclay (28 and a seminary student) are fans of C.S. Lewis, quotes from the author were displayed on ceremony signs and incorporated into the couple’s paper programs.<br><br>In addition to barbecue meatballs and garlic herb chicken, guests i...
A Classic Modern Wedding at The Elan in Lodi, New Jersey
Renee Russell (28 and an accountant) and Kyei Aboagye (36 and an accountant) planned a wedding that honored both of their heritages, Trinidadian and Ghanaian, highlighted by an ivory and burnt-orange palette.<br><br>Renee’s gown combined modern and contemporary design elements including an illusi...
An Elegant, Vibrant Backyard Wedding in Hunt, Texas
A romantic and elegant Southern motif was carried throughout Gracey Winters (26 and a certified public accountant) and Chris Howey’s (30 and an investment banker) wedding, which was held on the bride’s family property along the banks of the Guadalupe River.<br><br>“Hill Country is a magical place...
A Colorful Brunch Wedding at the Wine Loft in Birmingham, Alabama
Mary Frances Bennett (26 and a floral event specialist) wed Brennan Vaughn (32 and a chemical engineer) in a brightly colored summertime brunch wedding at the Wine Loft in Birmingham, Alabama. “Flowers inspired my style. Since I'm in the floral industry, I always see muted color tones come across...
A Romantic Garden Wedding at Brick in San Diego, California
rn Andrea Swartz (28 and a marketing manager) and Corey Elliott (30 and a student) found a perfect fit for their romantic, lighthearted wedding at Brick in San Diego’s Liberty Station. “We loved the large, open space and the creative freedom that comes along with it,” Andrea sa...
An Elegant Bayside Wedding at the Ram’s Head Inn in Shelter Island Heights, New York
After getting engaged on the beach on Long Island, New York, Katherine Rainone (29 and an environmental consultant) and Graham Ellis (29 and a physician) decided to have their wedding celebration at the Ram’s Head Inn on nearby Shelter Island, with a bayside ceremony and alfresco dinner reception...
A Chic Garden Wedding with Provencal Flair at Green Acres Art Center in Cincinnati, Ohio
Whimsical florals, textured table linens and gold-rimmed glassware brought Samantha Buyniski (28 and a technology strategy consultant) and Vitaly Goldfeder’s (29 and an investment banker) charming garden theme to life.<br><br>When a little rain prevented Samantha and Vitaly from exchanging vows i...
An Elegant Beach Wedding at Seaside Lyceum in Seaside, Florida
With a palette of eye-catching yellow, coral, ivory and gold, Chandler Farquharson (27 and a marketing professional) and Gavin Wallace (32 and an insurance broker) pulled off an elegant fete laced with plenty of playful panache. “I wanted the wedding to be unique and beach formal,” Chandler says....
A Bright Bohemian Chic Wedding at the Winter Park Racquet Ball Club in Winter Park, Florida
Inspired by the colors of the summer sunset, Shannon Page (29 and a pharmaceutical sales rep) and David Akina (40 and a pharmaceutical sales rep) bathed their reception in shades of peach, fuchsia and raspberry. “I’ve always joked about having a rainbow wedding since I love color so much,” Shanno...
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 Vibrant Mexican-Themed Wedding at the Belmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas
Using a colorful Mexican blanket for inspiration, Viviana Belmares (24 and a textile designer) and Dustin McKay (25 and a fire systems inspector) blended her Hispanic heritage and the couple’s love of Texas for a vibrant “Texican” theme. The outdoor celebration at the Belmont Hotel in Dallas, Tex...
A Vibrant Garden Wedding at The Atrium in Norcross, Georgia
Ramin Lamei (29 and a director of information security) saw Tanya DeRome (32 and a human resource generalist) during a concert in Georgia and struck up a conversation by guessing eight things about her. He got most of them right and they ended up having their first date the very next morning! Ram...
A Simple Yet Sophisticated Wedding at Windows on Washington in St. Louis, Missouri
Gagan Raju (29 and a physician) and Alex Lawson (30 and a journalist) were introduced by common friends at a weekly supper club (called Pie After Dark) in Schaumburg, Illinois. They hit it off over discussions of movies, music and novelist Norman Mailer. Not long afterward, Gagan left for a fello...
A Romantic Beach Wedding at Cabo Del Sol Golf Club in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Since Darryl and Gina got engaged in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, it's only fitting that they'd get married there a year later with 70 of their closest friends and family. Cabo del Sol was the perfect romantic beach setting for their nuptial celebrations. Blush, gold and ivory mixed the natural beauty...
A Fabulously Modern Wedding at O’Donnell House in Palm Springs, California
Anne Friedman (46 and a marketing and communications coordinator) locked eyes with Kelli Johnson (41 and a registered nurse) at a Meetup-style event. “Kelli bought me a drink, and we exchanged numbers and met for our first date the next night," Anne says. "The rest is history.” Their outdoor cere...
A Romantic Desert Wedding at Valley of Fire State Park in Overton, Nevada
Eliza Rose (31 and the chief of staff of the Host Committee for the 2016 Democratic National Convention) met Chet Harhut (39 and the owner of a commercial landscaping company) in a tiny conference room on Friday the 13th after working with him remotely on a project. “I still remember the first ti...