An Intimate, Whimsical Wedding at Camden Harbor Inn in Camden, Maine
Audrey Dacanay (a product developer and designer) and James Knott (a massage therapist) met on a dating website on what just so happened to be the last day of Audrey's free trial. "We exchanged numbers right away just so that I didn't have to become a true member of the dating site to continue co...
A Waterfront Wedding at Lake Superior Theater in Marquette, Michigan
Newlyweds Andrew (30 and a brand specialist) and Erica (25 and a medical student) began dating in college after meeting through their student finance committee. "As chairperson of the committee, Andrew started planning group activities to promote 'group bonding,'" Erica says. "Little did I know t...
A Classic Waterfront Wedding at the Dockside Guest Quarters and Restaurant in York, Maine
Andie Dinsmore (27 and a forensic psychologist) and Ryan Brimigion (29 and a forensic psychologist) met in Boston while pursuing their doctoral degrees in clinical psychology. They first bonded over Freudian slips and inkblots, but later realized that they had much more in common than psychology....
A Classic Romantic Wedding at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club in Rehoboth, Delaware
Myloan Mguyen (27 and an optometrist) and Michael Rebarchik (29 and an optometrist) met at a friend’s house as residents and have been together almost every day since. Mike surprised Myloan with his proposal: Following a dinner of Philly cheese steaks and dessert at a fancy hotel, he pulled out h...
A Rustic Military Wedding at Lake Oak Meadows in Temecula, California
Natalie Galusha (26, a residential counselor) and Darick Galusha (24, a marine) met on Christian Mingle, and two months into dating Darick was deployed to Afghanistan. For the next six months, the couple continued to talk about their future together over Skype, and when Darick returned home they ...
A Nautical Waterfront Wedding at the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo, Washington
Anastasia Ivasenko (26, a financial analyst) and Colin Johnson (25, a project manager) proved that opposite personalities attract when they met through mutual friends from college. Anastasia was an organizer and Colin was carefree, but their differences complimented each other and shared a strong...
Romantic Waterfront Wedding at the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland, Washington
Liana Kris (25, an auditor) and Michael Wagner (27, in finance) both went to Western Washington University, but didn’t connect until after graduation when they worked for the same financial company. Liana and Michael started to date and shared many memories of traveling, spending time with loved ...
A Shabby-Chic Waterfront Wedding at The Whalehead Club in Corolla, North Carolina
It wasn't until their junior year at Vanderbilt University that Alex, 27, and Kevin, 27, first became friends. Seven years later, Kevin spontaneously suggested a trip to one of their favorite New England towns, Portland, ME. After a day of walking around and dinner at their favorite restaurant, K...
A Classic Outdoor Wedding at The Bowers Harbor Inn Estate in Traverse City, Michigan
Chicago-based couple Kristin (32 and a wine distributor) and Anthony (34 and a wine portfolio manager) met on the job in 2010 in the most unusual of places -- between rows of wine bottles at a Whole Foods. "Our first date was at Chicago's Christkindlemarket where we sipped hot, spiced wine and ta...
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 Elegant Lakeside Wedding at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada
Stu (40, Biotech) proposed to Melissa (32, Nurse Anesthetist) as they crossed the Peace Bridge, a bridge that connects the American-Canada border, which was the perfect union for American Melissa and Canadian Stu. "The proposal was special, as crossing the bridge signifies the joining of America...
A Rustic Romantic Wedding at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort in Incline Village, Nevada
Liesl Bielefeld (30 and a director of finance) and Benjamin (Ben) Payne (34 and a mortgage loan officer) often went on trips together, had lots of great dinners, hung out with friends and always had fun, so Liesl thought nothing of a drive along Pacific Coast Highway to a romantic restaurant in L...
A Romantic Outdoor Wedding at Herald Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada
Natalie (30, a Specialty Leasing Manager) and James (29, an HSE Manager) met through mutual friends. Seven years later, James proposed to Natalie on a hot air balloon! "He is always straight to the point and it was a simple 'Will you marry me?' and I of course said yes while bawling my eyes out,"...
A Sophisticated Romantic Wedding at Waterpoint Marina in Montgomery, Texas
Amy Allen (25 and a financial secretary) and Josh Bickle (25 and an auto technician) went to the same schools from elementary all the way through high school and never knew each other outside of Facebook. The day after Amy's 24th birthday, Josh sent her a message and the two went on a date the fo...
A Classic Waterfront Wedding at the Town Green in Maple Grove, Minnesota
As students at Minnesota State University, Andy (36 and a firefighter) and Nick (36 and a bank manager) met in late 1998 in Mankato. "We first connected on the internet and have been inseparable ever since our first date," Nick says. Once Andy proposed in their favorite vacation spot of Duluth, t...
A Casual Elopement at Rockwater Secret Cove Resort in British Columbia, Canada
Jamie Urquhart (27, an Administrative Assistant) and Desmond Cobble (29, a Laborer) met in high school when Jamie was in 10th grade and Desmond was in 12th grade. "He thought I was pretty, and got my email from a mutual friend so we could start chatting via MSN messanger. It never really went any...
A Coastal Elopment at the Rockwater Secret Cove Resort in British Columbia, Canada
Brady (26, a Wine Representative) and Brandon (32, a Tug Boat Captain) met and started dating in Vancouver in March 2008, after a long year of Brady trying to catch Brandon's eye! After six years together, Brandon proposed to Brady at City Park on Lake Okanagan in Kelowna, British Columbia. "Afte...
A Nautical Seaside Wedding at The Captain's House in Nova Scotia, Canada
Kelly Bingham (33, a Restaurant and Guesthouse Owner) and Daniel Everson (31, a Musician & Producer) started off their relationship as pen pals, when Kelly was in Maitland, Nova Scotia running his restaurant and guesthouse and Danny was working on the Mediterranean on a cruise ship as an Ente...
An Outdoor Wedding at The Coker Ranch in Lancaster, South Carolina
Hannah Haigler (28 and a nurse) and David Player (28 and in construction) met as teenagers through mutual friends. David proposed on Christmas Eve once the couple got home from dinner and exchanging gifts with family. "Of course I immediately said yes but I was happy, excited, stressed and scare...
A Rustic-Meets-Elegant Affair at Mint Springs Farm in Nolensville, Tennessee
Scott Drennan (31 and a missionary) first met Paige Stillwell (27 and a missionary) at church a month before she left for an international ministry outside of Cape Town. The pair decided to try dating long distance and Scott came to visit two months later. After only another two months, Scott pro...
A Maine Beach Wedding at Trefethen-Evergreen Improvement Association in Peaks Island, Maine
Lindsey and Jon both grew up in Maine and wanted their guests to have a true Maine experience. DIY elements like wine corks painted like lobster buoys and driftwood table names paired with food, cocktails and desserts sourced locally gave the couple's wedding a wonderful Maine vibe.
A Laid-Back Lakeside Wedding at the West Shore Cafe in Lake Tahoe, California
Adam and Angela were just on their way to dinner with friends up where Adam's parents live on the Sonoma coast, when he pulled over to the side of the scenic coastal highway, walked over to Angela's side of the car, opened the door and dropped to one knee. "We had talked about marriage a bit and ...
An Elegant Yacht Wedding at Hornblower Cruises & Events in San Diego, California
If Debbie hadn't stepped out of her comfort zone, her and Jill may never have gone on their fateful first date in San Diego -- think walks along the beach and a romantic pedi-cab ride. The two got to know each other through emails initiated by Debbie, whose friend's thought the pair might be good...