This Outdoor Wedding at Olowalu on Maui Had The Perfect Mix of Tropical and Modern Vibes
“We remember just standing there, holding hands, saying, ‘There is no way this is our wedding. This is perfect,’” newlyweds Mike Watkins and Killian Smith recall. After three postponements due to the pandemic, the grooms were ecstatic to host their friends and family for their tropical nuptials—f...
Feel the Island Breeze at This Couple’s Bohemian Wedding at Olowalu on Maui, Hawaii
Sometimes, you must wait for the right time to fall in love. Jewels and Khang Nguyen first met as teenagers through mutual friends, then again as young adults. Though they dated for a while, they broke up, and it would’ve seemed their story was over. “We grew apart, then we grew up,” Jewels notes...
One Couple’s Italian-Inspired Destination Wedding at Pattoo Castle in Negril, Jamaica
These days, “we go way back” means just one thing: “we started chatting on Instant Messenger.” Yahnique Richards and George Lawrence grew up just a few blocks away from each other in Brooklyn, attending elementary school together. Once they entered high school, they regularly talked on AIM. “We e...
One Couple’s Luxury, Neutral-Toned Destination Wedding at NOBU Hotel in Los Cabos, Mexico
For many, a first date is all it takes. For Shonté and Sean, that all-important first date was a double date… and they weren’t there together. “I was actually on the date with his friend, and he was on the date with my friend, who’d originally introduced us [six months earlier],” Shonté tells. “W...
Soft Shades of Cream and Dusty Sage Filled This Beach Wedding at Banyan Tree Mayakoba in Mexico
Isabella and Keegan tied the knot with a beach destination wedding at Banyan Tree Mayakoba in Mexico. The couple envisioned their wedding having a "modern but approachable" feel and so they settled on a neutral color palette to anchor the day. With a venue as stunning as Banyan Tree Mayakoba, it ...
One Couple's Personalized Waterfront Wedding at Ocean Key Resort in Key West, Florida
2022 saw a rise in domestic destination weddings, and Katie and Kaitlin were one of the many couples who found it more appealing to stay within the United States. The uncertainty of border-crossing regulations, paired with unprecedented travel delays, means that many to-be-weds who may have previ...
Jewel Tones Filled This Luxurious Beach Wedding in Mayakoba, Mexico
Mili Shah (31 and a VP of corporate strategy) and Jaidav (Jai) Reddy (32 and an investment banker) wanted a destination wedding so they could gather loved ones in a unique location where attendees could make memories of their own. Thanks to five events and ample entertainment, they were able to d...
The Soundtrack for This Wedding at Atelier Playa Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico, Included "Moulin Rouge" and Beyoncé
To celebrate their marriage, TV personalities AJ Gibson and Emile Ennis Jr. planned a destination wedding weekend in Mexico. "This wedding was 10 years in the making, so it was super important that we were surrounded by family and friends who were 100% supportive of our love," says Emile. "Planni...
This Tropical Wedding at the Santa Barbara Zoo in California Included Portraits With a Giraffe
Hali and Jon met while working the night shift as nurses at the same hospital. While working in healthcare is always taxing, the couple was feeling the strain significantly in March of 2020 with all of the unknowns related to COVID-19. The uncertainties of the future solidified for Jon that the c...
Roc Nation Brunch Inspired This Glam Beach Wedding at Casa Malca in Tulum, Mexico
Although LaShonda and Joshua officially tied the knot at the courthouse in 2020, they wanted to celebrate their union with their closest friends and family members as well. To do just that they invited more than 200 wedding guests down to Casa Malca in Tulum, Mexico, for a glam brunch-inspired be...
The Bride Wore a Red Dress to This Wedding at the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine, Florida
Chris and Katie tied the knot with a colorful wedding at the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine, Florida. A palette of red, burnt orange, gold and deep green punctuated the day—and Kate even donned a festive red wedding dress for the occasion. Katie shares that the couple's wedding "was filled with...
This Microwedding at Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, California, Ended With Pregnancy Announcement
Karen and Ly tied the knot with a beachfront microwedding in Laguna Beach, California, that was complete with sunset portraits on the sand and even a pregnancy announcement. "Like many couples, COVID threw a wrench into our original wedding plans," recalls Karen. "Still wanting to get married on ...
A Colorful, Tropical Wedding at Moli'i Gardens on Oahu's North Shore in Hawaii
Vibrant, bold color filled every corner of T Kira and Hannah’s wedding at Moli'i Gardens on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii. “Our number one priority was to create a wedding experience that felt personal, something that told a story about us as individuals and as a couple,” explains the couple ...
Influencer Casey Walker Brown's Boho Wedding at Paradisus Los Cabos in Mexico
After postponing their wedding twice because of the pandemic, Casey Walker (the blogger behind Streets, Beats and Eats) and Austin Brown (an electrical engineer) were finally able to celebrate with a boho-beach wedding at Paradisus Los Cabos in San José del Cabo, Mexico, along with 20 of their cl...
A Vibrant Emerald-and-Coral Wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida
Rachel and Eric's wedding at The Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg, Florida, was bold and beautiful. The couple selected a vibrant emerald-and-coral color palette that informed much of the big day's aesthetic. "Our wedding day was amazing," recalls Rachel. "I had always envisioned an elegant bl...
One Couple's Colorful-and-Chic Destination Wedding at Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples, Florida
“The initial inspiration was Palm Beach meets Palm Springs to create a tropical black-tie affair,” Kelley says of her colorful Naples wedding to Andy. Incorporating the bright colors of Florida, cabana stripes and lots of palms, the couple, who met through mutual friends, played out their Dorothy...
One Couple's Beach Wedding at Sunset Key Resort in the Florida Keys Packed With Pops of Fuchsia
Ever since Alyssa and Barney met five years ago on a backpacking trip in Brazil, the globetrotting duo has “traveled the ends of the earth to be together,” Alyssa says. With guests coming from all over the world to witness their “I dos,” Alyssa and Barney chose the Sunset Key Cottages, where the ...
A Boho Wedding at Greengate Ranch in San Luis Obispo, California, With a Toffee Color Palette
Alexis and Mike's romance began with a spirited greeting: “ALOHAAAA.” “As soon as Mike said that, I knew I was in trouble,” Alexis says. “His gregarious energy captured my attention.” At their wedding, the couple combined their fun, silly spirit with boho pieces, including an “aloha” sign over th...
A Greenery-Filled Wedding at Mountain Mermaid in Topanga, California, Inspired by Puerto Rico
Calvin and Xavi were determined to say “I do” come rain or shine—literally. Once Hurricane Maria derailed the couple’s plans to marry in Xavi’s native Puerto Rico less than two months before their November wedding date, the couple was forced to move their vows stateside. “We were able to pull off...
Dried Flowers Filled This Vegan Wedding at Valentine in Downtown Los Angeles, California
Imagine The Lion King’s Nala and Simba sharing a love-filled embrace as the sun sets on the African savanna. That’s what inspired the look of Lauren Kimble (31 and a wedding coordinator) and Ryan Hampton’s (32 and a mental health professional) vegan wedding at Valentine in Los Angeles. While the ...
A Hibiscus- and Peony-Filled Beach Wedding at the Marco Island Marriott in Florida
Averi and Ray initially dreamt of tying the knot with a destination wedding in Maui, Hawaii. However, when the pandemic forced the couple to pivot their plans and celebrate closer to home, Averi and Ray decided to bring Maui to Florida with a Hawaiian-inspired wedding filled with hibiscus- and pa...
Colorful Sri Lankan and Jamaican Fusion Wedding at Miami Beach Botanical Garden in Florida
Adrienne Bown (34 and a brand manager) and Jeevan Nanayakkara’s (35 and a project manager) wedding combined their respective Jamaican and Sri Lankan cultures—but with a personalized twist. “We basically created a remix,” Adrienne says. “It set the tone for how we’ll move forward as a new family u...
Nature-Filled Wedding at The Greenhouse at Driftwood in Texas With an Adorable Dog in Attendance
It’s not easy breaking with tradition. Shea Jackson (28 and works in marketing) did a lot of soul searching before deciding to walk down the aisle by herself carrying marigolds, ranunculus and garden roses. “Not everyone is blessed with a close bond with their fathers, but there’s so much pressur...