An Elegant Rustic Wedding at Claxton Farms in Weaverville, North Carolina

Ava Starr, 25, a law school graduate student and Alden West, 27, an environmental engineer met in Bridgton, Maine, where they were both camp counselors at the same summer camp. "We met during the first week of camp and it was pretty much love at first sight. We were inseparable for the rest of th...

A Rustic Fall Rocky River Vineyards Wedding in Midland, North Carolina

When Megan, 26 and a research chemist, first met David, 30 and an accounting manager, during her freshman year of college at North Carolina State, their relationship didn't blossom.  Four years later, the pair reconnected on Facebook when Megan moved to Charlotte after graduation and it took anot...

An Elegant Ranch Wedding at Y.O. Ranch in Kerrville, Texas

Catherine Schreiner (28 and sales director of BuddyLove showroom) and William Brand Daves (33 and with Barnard Insurance Group) met through mutual friends that had been trying to set them up for two years before they actually met. They knew from the beginning of their relationship that they were ...

A Simple Backyard Wedding at a Private Residence in Post Falls, Idaho

Susan, 23, a non-profit teen outreach coordinator, and Kyle, 23, a professional baseball player, met at Washington State University. For six months before the wedding, Susan and Kyle traveled for baseball. "It made it incredibly difficult to be involved in the styling or creation of the decoratio...

An Animal-Inspired Wedding at the Los Altos History Museum in Los Altos, California

When Jennifer Raskoff (40, a Human Resources specialist) and Jasan Zimmerman (37, a program manager) both wer ein the midst of changing their careers, the couple decided it was time to move in with each other and take the next step in their relationship. Three months later, Jennifer and Jasan wen...

A Bright Rustic Wedding at Starlight Meadow in Burlington, North Carolina

Meghan Wagner, 26, and Anthony Santucci's, 25, co-founders and owners of The Go Girl Shoppe, met in college at Appalachian State University where they both studied. Despite growing up in the same town, the two had never met, but instantly took a liking to each other and started dating. Soon after...

A Rustic Vintage-Inspired Wedding at Sawyer Family Farmstead in Glenville, North Carolina

Christine Mondou, 25, a Biology student and Nathan Winrich, 24, a financial advisor at Edward Jones, met through a common interest — fencing. The pair were members of the Appalachian State University fencing club throughout college. And while it all started with a few high fives and casual conver...

A Natural Rustic Wedding at Amber Springs by The Springs Events in Montgomery, Texas

Sara Vitales (27 and works in child direct care) and Andrew Munoz (27 and works in logistics) met in their early pre-teen years and were best friends all throughout grade school. It wasn’t until their senior year of high school that the spark ignited and they took the leap into romance. They took...

An Elegant Seaside Wedding in Malibu, California

Brandon Taubman (29, a baseball economist) first spotted Leah Perry (27, a finance professional) at the Ernst & Young headquarters in New York City.  Her kind demeanor and ear-to-ear smile grabbed his attention. Leah had recently joined the internship program as a senior at University of Penn...

A Rustic Indian Wedding at Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple, Panchavati Gazebo in Chicago, Illinois

Namrita Jain (26 and a pediatric resident) and John Odackal (27 and a medical student) met at University of Chicago. Getting to to know each other during a physics class and being members of the South Asian Student Association (SASA), the beginning of Namrita and John began. After that, they spen...

A Rustic Elegant Wedding at the County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana

When Meg (30 and an attorney) attended her cousin's wedding, she had no idea that her future husband, Greg (32 and a driver) was the best man. "We started dating soon after and he proposed on the Fourth of July during the fireworks at my family lake house," Meg explains. For their spring wedding ...

A Fun DIY Wedding in Rolling Hills, California

Christina Cai (25 and nurse) and Alex Siu (26 and a computer programmer) met in high school when they both played volleyball. They went to separate universities, but sustained a long distance relationship for eight years. Alex proposed by secretly having his friends plan him a surprise scavenger ...

A Natural, Summer Camp Wedding at Camp Vega in Fayette, Maine

Sarah Lowell (32, a Counselor) and Seth Harmon (35, an Accountant) were introduced by Seth's roommate (also Sarah's friend from high school) but didn't actually start dating until after a year of being friends. Seth proposed on a vacation in Southern France after a day of wine tasting. The couple...

A Romantic Rustic Wedding at a Private Residence in Alberta, Canada

Shauna Cruden (28, a Sonographer) and Jamie Brenneman (28, an Engineer) wanted a ceremony and reception that best reflected them as a couple. The couple decided to hold their wedding at Shauna's parents farm, with a rustic theme inspired by their surroundings. A color palette of purples and Baby'...

A Rustic Outdoor Wedding at Demmitt Hall in Alberta, Canada

Braydon (24, an Electrician) proposed to Katie (21, an Appraiser) on a trip to Rim Rocks, just as the sun set across the valley. "That's when he took my hands, told me I was the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, and got down on one knee," Katie says. He then gave her a purple plas...

A Whimsical Barn Wedding at Rufflands Farm in Rhinebeck, New York

Although it took New Jersey natives Tammy Porto (33, an account executive) and Anthony Bartolomeo (35, a general manager) almost a decade to meet, their romantic engagement was well worth the wait!“I had been traveling for work to London,” says Tammy. “At the tail-end of my trip, Anthony surprise...

A Mountain Chic Wedding at Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa at Beaver Creek in Avon, Colorado

Tara Donovan (28) and Danny Gallagher (28) met at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Danny proposed on the Fourth of July weekend at Devil’s Thumb Ranch.The couple chose the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa at Beaver Creek because of their love for the mountains. They knew they wanted to get ...

A Rustic Literary-Themed Wedding at Rogers and Baldwin Historic Venue in Springfield, Missouri

Kira Varava (27 and a college instructor) and Kyle Harmon (29 and an attorney) met in college. When Kyle proposed they were living in Missouri together. Kira went to Illinois for a weekend. While she was there, she got a call from Kyle’s parents wanting her to meet them for dinner. It was the res...

A Vintage Farm Wedding at a Private Residence in Texas

When Jacob (24, law enforcement officer) and Christy (23, firefighter) planned their DIY wedding on a budget, the results were stunning. Jacob and Christy had a romantic and personal day, with a lot of help from family and friends. Right down to the vegetables that Christy grew for the reception...

A Rustic Ranch Wedding at Stonehouse Villa in Driftwood, Texas

Rachel Upson (30 and a wellness coach) and Nicholas Walker (29 and a meat cutter) met in Rabat, Morocco as international volunteers. Rachel got to the home-base first and Nicholas arrived while Moroccan mint tea was being served, and even though both were jet-lagged and disheveled, the connection...

A Country Chic Wedding at Cotton Creek Barn in New Home, Texas

Jaclyn Ratcliff (25 and a lab technician) and Russell Ratliff (32 and a diesel mechanic) met on a blind date through mutual friends who thought they would be perfect for each other. A year after they started dating, Russel popped the question at a homecoming bonfire for their alma mater, orchestr...

A Natural Military Wedding at Pine Lake Ranch in Montgomery, Texas

Rachel Dunn (26 and in the army) and Zach Schultz (27 and also in the army) met after their army units returned from a deployment overseas. He struck up a conversation by teasing her while they were attending a mutual friend's gathering and have been inseparable ever since. Zach proposed after en...

A Rustic Fall Wedding at Washington Grass Inn in Greensboro, Georgia

Brittany Glausier (26 and a teacher) and Blake Sims (29 and a business Owner) met through Greek life at the University of West Georgia. They dated for almost three years before Blake proposed on the beach during a family vacation. As soon as they were officially engaged, Brittany and Blake quickl...