Inside One Couple's Flower-Packed Industrial-Meets-Whimsical Wedding at Brooklyn Winery in Brooklyn, New York
In the summer of 2017, amidst the grit and sweat of an outdoor boxing class, Alexandra Woo’s life took an unexpected turn. Cyrus Balanlayos’ “friendly nature and beautiful smile” captivated her. Their connection swiftly moved beyond the boxing gloves and into the realm of undeniable chemistry. By...
The Bride Rocked a Gold Dress at This Uniquely Personal Beach Wedding in Auckland, New Zealand
The sparks flew between Claire and James Tucker on Tinder, and after five years of dating, the groom decided to pop the question. "James asked me to go on a stand-up paddle board near where we were moored on Great Barrier Island in New Zealand," Claire recounts. "When we got to the island, he pop...
This Funky Las Vegas Vow Renewal Included Taco Bell, Tattoos and Lots of Casino Fun
Doing life with your partner is no easy feat, especially when you navigate major changes together. For Alex (27, a destination wedding planner and designer) and Stefan Moreau (28, a logistics analyst), transitioning from military to civilian life was one such milestone. The military has long play...
Inside Influencer Sean Taylor's Elopement With a Campy, Vintage-Inspired After-Party at The Village Café in Richmond, Virginia
Within the last few years—and with a global pandemic that set every event back a year or two—some sweethearts have been electing to elope or host microweddings before a larger sequel wedding. Sean Taylor (a style influencer and a season-one contestant on Netflix’s "The Circle") and Eric Carlstrom...
One Couple’s Italian-Inspired Rehearsal Dinner Filled With Color—and Lemons—at Liberatore's Timonium in Baltimore, Maryland
Wedding days have turned into wedding weekends for many modern couples. The itinerary for the wedding party could include two to three days of activities—both fun and logistical. It’s tradition—and etiquette—for the marrying couple or a family member to host the wedding party after participating ...
One Couple's Simple Urban Minimony at Maketto in Washington, DC
Although the pandemic forced Phil and Kellen to postpone their larger wedding celebration, they didn’t want to wait to get legally married. The couple decided to have a minimony in Washington, DC. The color palette, decor and stationery at the minimony also subtly hinted at was to come at their b...
An Elegant-Meets-Boho Wedding at Ricarda's Restaurant in Toronto, Ontario
Pansy and David tied the knot with a modern, sophisticated wedding with bohemian flair at Ricarda's Restaurant in Toronto, Ontario. The couple's wedding aesthetic was rooted in the juxtaposition of and balance between feminine and masculine design. "We wanted the theme to be a reflection of both ...
Epic Signature Cocktails and Chic Decor Wowed at This Tampa Wedding at The Current Hotel
Miguel Fuller, radio personality and host of Miguel and Holly on I Heart Radio's Hits 961, and Abe Gadikian, a small business owner, celebrated their marriage with a chic, modern wedding at The Current Hotel in Tampa, Florida. A black, white and silver color palette anchored the celebration whic...
One Couple's Urban-Meets-Boho Wedding at Brooklyn Winery in New York
Amelia and Brian live in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood and the couple wanted to showcase their beloved corner of New York City with their wedding. "It was important to us that all wedding events take place in the neighborhood that meant so much to us," shares Amelia. "We wanted our guests ...
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...
This Couple Took Pictures All Over Manhattan for Their New York City Microwedding
To celebrate their marriage Nicole and Godfrey had an intimate rooftop microwedding in downtown Manhattan with just 20 guests in attendance. Following their vow exchange, Nicole and Godrey explored Manhattan to snap pictures together before dinner at Boucherie in the West Village to cap off the c...
This Couple Filled Their Baltimore Wedding With Fried Chicken, Champagne and a Drag Show
Eric and Brandon had a two-part wedding in Baltimore, Maryland. To start, they exchanged vows with an intimate ceremony and brunch at Alma, a local Venezuelan restaurant. Then, later in the day, the couple hosted a relaxed backyard "block party"-inspired wedding for a larger group of friends comp...
This Couple Took Portraits at Prospect Park Before Their Wedding at Brooklyn Winery in New York
Eunice and Chris started their big day off with wedding portraits in Prospect Park before they decamped to New York's Brooklyn Winery to exchange vows and celebrate with friends. "When Chris and I were planning for our wedding, we agreed that we wanted to host a festive party that not only showca...
Hot Pink and Indigo Blue Wowed at This Wedding at Downtown Market in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Lauren and Ryan are here for the party. “For our wedding, we knew we wanted a vibrant celebration,” Lauren says. “We were all about a casual, fun atmosphere.” The couple brought the celebration to life with bright colors, lots of gold accents and hand-dyed linens on cocktail tables. Ryan and his ...
An Industrial Black-and-Red Wedding at Commonwealth in Kendall Square in Boston, Massachuetts
Early in their relationship, Hannah and John-Paul took long walks around Boston. Before crossing the Longfellow Bridge from their homes in Cambridge, they often stopped at the Commonwealth in Kendall Square for a sandwich and a beer. So, it was a fitting location for their 115-person wedding. “Th...
Colorful Dahlias Set This Wedding at Osteria in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Apart
Grace and Michael like to do things their way. Exhibit A: The pair decided to host their wedding in Philadelphia to be close to family. Grace used her years of event coordination experience to plan the pair’s bright, rule-breaking party. “Our day was a nontraditional, cultural hodgepodge,” Grace ...
This Wedding at Citron in Baltimore, Maryland, Was Filled With Glam Shades of Blush and Gold
For their restaurant wedding at Citron in Baltimore, Maryland, Candice and Gerald settled on a blush-and-cream color palette filled with gold touches that brought a glamorous aesthetic to the celebration. The duo wanted their day to feel over-the-top and they "wanted every small detail to make a ...
This Couple Tied the Knot on Stage at the Historic Marquis Theater in Northville, Michigan
Liz and Tina both know how to put on a show. Years of planning parties and directing cruise ship events prepared Liz and Tina, respectively, for designing their Northville wedding in just four months. “We both have backgrounds in the theater, so we chose the historic Marquis Theater downtown,” Li...
This Couple Stopped at In-N-Out for a Burger During Their Sacramento, California, Elopement
Before the pandemic hit, Andrea and Aidalix planned to wed on the east coast, however, as COVID-19 progressed the couple was forced to re-evaluate their plans. “We weren’t planning on having the wedding until 2021 but with everything going on with the pandemic and also the political climate (Supr...
This Couple Included a Wig Wall at Their Disco-Inspired Wedding at The Springs in Brooklyn
Corey Rados (32 and a senior creative stategist) and Jeremy Lejeune (31 and a VP of consumer insights) love disco music and sequins, which made their wedding theme—described as “skin out, ’70s glam”—a no-brainer. To achieve their funky vibe, the pair let their wedding party select their own attir...
Dahlias and Jewel Tones Filled This Family-Only Wedding at Sotto Sotto in Atlanta, Georgia
Caroline and Mike initially imagined "having a 250+ person evening winter wedding with all of our friends and family, tons of dancing, and a big bridal party. As COVID took its hold, however, we realized that we needed to shift our plans," recalls Caroline. However, the couple didn't let their r...
Acrobats and a Painter Entertained Guests at This Larkspur Restaurant Wedding in Vail, Colorado
Florida-based Melissa and Steven come to Vail, Colorado, every year to ski and have fallen more and more in love with the mountain town over the years. So, when it came time to settle on a location for their elegant wedding with an all-white color palette, Vail was a no-brainer. Once the couple s...
An Elegant Fall Wedding at Surf Hotel with Sweeping Views of Colorado's Rocky Mountains
Matthew Breest and Katie Dabbs first met when they worked together at an international architecture firm in Denver. Katie was the publicist for the firm, Matt was the rising design star. Working in different buildings, they rarely bumped into one another but remained friendly colleagues over the ...