Antiques Filled This Eclectic Wedding at The Turn Vintage Warehouse in Newport, Kentucky
Arlene Grullon (35 and the director of an emergency shelter program) and Teresa Lajara (35 and a local government liaison) mix old and new with ease. The couple met the new-old-fashioned way, OkCupid, and later, proposed to one another with vintage rings. Arlene’s was rejected in its past life. “...
An Industrial Wedding Blending Hawaiian and Jewish Traditions at Carondelet House in Los Angeles
Initially, Renahy Young (29 and a writer) and Lon Levy (30 and a portfolio manager) planned to marry at Lon’s childhood home (it was even on their save-the dates), but a visit to Carondelet House changed all that. “It was exactly the vibe we were trying to create, like being in someone’s cool-ass...
Literature and Flight Inspired This Wedding at Philadelphia Glider Council in Perkasie, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Crowder (30 and a librarian) and Andrew Serota (32 and an attorney) seamlessly blended both of their passions into one wedding. The couple welcomed guests to the Philadelphia Glider Council, a nod to Andrew’s lifelong love of flying. “From there, I tried to artfully combine our interest...
A Wedding at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida, Filled with Jewel Tones
Given their “very special appreciation for nature, trees and flowers,” exchanging vows in a botanical garden was a simple choice for Yasmin Gomez (35 and a wedding planner) and Nohelia Rodriguez (36 and a restaurant manager). For their intimate ceremony among towering willow trees, only Yasmin’s ...
Après Ski Met Black Tie at This Couple's Winter Wedding in Woodstock, Vermont
When it came time for Caroline Willis and Phil Hooper to exchange vows, the couple planned a winter wedding at The Woodstock Inn and Resort in Vermont inspired by "the best après ski party of the season! We had a winter-themed, black tie wedding with a retro ski twist," Caroline says. The couple ...
This Wedding at Riverbed Farms in Anaheim, California, Was All About Sustainability
Hosting a wedding that was sustainable and environmentally conscious was of utmost importance to Zoe-Raven and Spencer. “Spencer is vegan and we both care deeply about our communities and being eco-friendly,” Zoe-Raven says, which led the couple to select a sustainable urban farm as their venue. ...
Mermaids and Aerialists Wowed at This Wedding on Governor's Island in New York
Mackensie and Tyler love any excuse to rock a costume. The couple wanted to show guests a party unlike any other, which they jokingly called The Spectacle. "We love to travel and spent months looking overseas,” Mackensie says. “In the end, we wanted our family there, so we decided on our home, th...
Dusty Rose and Emerald Wowed at This Meridian House Wedding in Washington, D.C.
Although Lindsay and Patrick were living in London at the time of their wedding, a key priority for them with their nuptials was to bring "bring together our friends and family." As such, the couple settled on hosting a wedding in Washington, D.C., the city where they "both met, went to college, ...
This Rustic Wedding at The Inn at Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield, Vermont, Had a German Log-Cutting Ritual
Anna and Brett’s elegant bohemian wedding at The Inn at Round Barn Farm was filled with a surprise log cutting ceremony and DIY projects. “The German tradition symbolized the first obstacle we were to overcome as a married couple,” Anna says. “It was so fun to work as a team using a saw that we p...
An Eclectic Wedding With Botanical Elements at The Ruby Street in Los Angeles, California
For their Highland Park wedding, Annie and Matt took inspiration from old- fashioned seed packets. Annie designed ferns and flowers for their invites, menus and table numbers, and made sure to incorporate more nontraditional botanicals throughout the day. There were hits of vintage as well, like ...
One Couple's Rainbow-Hued Backyard Wedding in Denver, Colorado
As a pair, Bryn and Chelsey always bring the fun. Case in point: their wedding. After Chelsey proposed with a ring box made of LEGOs in a comic book store, the couple set out to bring their visions of a bright celebration to life. “We wanted color, movement, and modern arts and crafts,” Chelsey s...
A Vintage, Southern-Inspired Wedding in Savannah, Georgia
Alan and Ralph, both owners of their own assisted living facilities, have a soft spot for the opulent old South, especially Georgia. “The rich history and beauty of Bethesda is the right fit,” Ralph says. With that in mind, Alan and Ralph planned a vintage, Southern-inspired wedding with their ow...
This Couple Filled Their Wedding at The Volland Store in Alma, Kansas, With Lakota Native American Traditions
Past was present at the wedding of Melissa and Dane, held at a historic general store. During the ceremony, they lit a candle at an altar of ancestral photos and exchanged vows on the foundation of an old house. But the most powerful moment came when a friend, a Lakota Sioux elder, blessed the co...
Beautiful Scenery Surrounded This Wedding at The Inn at Mountain View Farm in East Burke, Vermont
As avid mountain bikers, Michael and Mike visit East Burke, Vermont every summer to ride the Kingdom Trails, staying at the Inn at Mountain View Farm. So, when it came to their wedding, they wanted to share the area’s rugged beauty with loved ones. The couple sent invitations in envelopes lined w...
A Mountain Wedding With Retro 70s Touches at Mammoth Rock Brasserie in Mammoth Lakes, California
Katharine and Daniel met on a camping trip in the Mojave Desert and got engaged on a trip to Mammoth Lakes. “The Eastern Sierras are a very special place to us,” Katharine says. “We love the trees, mountains and crisp air.” The outdoorsy pair invited friends and family to share in the scenery at ...
A Highly Personalized, Modern Wedding at Detroit Yacht Club in Detroit, Michigan
Danny and Vinnie aren’t afraid to change things up. “As a gay couple, we make our own rules,” Vinnie says. That meant upholding some traditions, including vows and a wedding party, but also a few innovations. To keep the wedding dark and eclectic, the pair designed their own paper goods in a vari...
Pops Of Color Filled Every Inch of This Art & History Museum Wedding in Maitland, Florida
Milan and Ian do things their way—and they color with every Crayon in the box when doing it. For their wedding, “The color palette was a bit of everything,” Milan says. “I don’t believe in limiting myself when it comes to tradition.” The same could be said for the ceremony, in which Milan and Ian...
A Greenery-Filled and Vintage-Inspired Wedding at Architectural Artifacts in Chicago, Illinois
Oscar and Rob's wedding was “a blend of modernity and antiquity,” Rob says. On the one hand, they celebrated in Architectural Artifacts, Inc., a converted warehouse and rare antique shop filled with archeological relics, and on the other, they “ditched” many conventional wedding customs, especial...
"Downton Abbey" Inspired This Wedding at The Oakside Mansion in Bloomfield, New Jersey
After James proposed to Caitlin with a 1920s art deco engagement ring, the pair got started planning their take on a Roaring Twenties rendezvous. “Think more ‘Downton Abbey with modern touches’ rather than ‘Great Gatsby,’” Caitlin says. “I started with calla lilies and peacock feathers, which are...
Vintage Details Wowed at This Wedding at Anew in St. Louis, Missouri
Though Lacy and Chris grew up in the same 2,000-person town, they didn’t get to know each other until a decade later in St. Louis when they joined the same kickball team. After a move to Indianapolis—and not one, but two proposals—the pair started planning their wedding, which Lacy credits Chris ...
A Vintage-Meets-Romantic Fall Wedding at The Beverly Mansion in Marengo, Ohio
Beth has an affinity for vintage design so selecting The Beverly Mansion in Marengo, Ohio, for her and Mark's wedding was a simple decision. Built in the 1920s, the estate sits on 40 acres of land and, with its vaulted ceilings, created the perfect foundation for the couple's 80-guest wedding. Mi...
A Cat Made an Appearance at This Wedding at New Liberty Distillery in Philadelphia
Kelly Kurteson (30 and a retoucher at Anthropologie) and Michael Cammarata (28 and a musician) have a way of making something old into something new. Exhibit A: Michael proposed with a repurposed ring made from his grandmother’s diamond and Kelly’s great aunt’s ring setting. The pair looked to th...
This Couple Turned the Beach in Tulum, Mexico, into a Disco Oasis for Their Wedding
Since they’re both designers, Marisa (Mari) Suárez-Orozco (35 and a floral, stationery and event designer) and Janette (Jan) Banner (41 and a carpenter and furniture designer) wanted to blend their two aesthetics when planning their wedding. It was, “a little tricky and took some reworking sever...