These Brides Planned a Sophisticated-Yet-Personal Wedding at Parlor Public House in Indianapolis, Indiana
Though Alexa Pratt and Amanda Duba went to the same high school, fate wouldn’t have them meet until they both attended the same college; their paths crossed at Indiana University when a mutual friend brought them together. Amanda fondly recalls, “We have a mutual best friend who introduced us, an...
We Love This Ethereal-Meets-Industrial Wedding With Jewish Customs at 99 Scott in Brooklyn
"Plot twist: there are two Butlers in Williamsburg." Melissa Levin and Shneur Wolvovsky met on the dating app Bumble, agreeing to meet in person at a local cafe—they quickly learned of the two locales when each of them showed up at a different location. "Shneur ended up showing up at the wrong Bu...
Live “La Vie en Rose” With This Romantic New Orleans Wedding at Hotel Peter and Paul
When Sydney Harris and Tim Stormers’ eyes met at the oaky countertop at The Roger Room bar in Los Angeles, lightning struck. “I was doing a lot of comedy improv and auditioning at the time when not teaching pilates. He was in post-production for HBO and worked long hours,” Sydney explains. “We bo...
One Couple's Chic Wedding Inspired by "The Princess and the Frog" at 501 Union in Brooklyn, New York
Not only did this couple lean into fairytale inspiration for their wedding, but their love story also started much like a fairytale—with a few obstacles to overcome. “Ty and I met at a birthday party when we were both 21,” Janelle Kelty explains. “I said I didn’t want to go, but my best friend in...
This Couple Blended Lutheran and Hindu Traditions Into Their Parrish Art Museum Wedding in New York
Angeli works professionally as a journalist so it was no surprise that she approached her wedding to Robert through the lens of storytelling. The couple's summer wedding at Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York, was like a book with each event taking place as a distinct chapter in the overal...
The Conservatory at The Bryan Museum in Galveston, Texas, Brought Vintage Flair to This Wedding
Attorneys Rebekah and John met at the University of Texas Law School. When pinning down a location, they looked for a venue that felt remote but in reality, wasn’t difficult to get to for locals. They found that balance at The Bryan Museum. The pair served up Lone Star classics—margaritas and Tex...
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...
One Couple's Vintage-Meets-Boho Military Wedding at Green Gardens Farms in Battle Creek, Michigan
Mckayla and Jordan planned a boho-inspired wedding at Green Garden Farms in Battle Creek, Michigan, that began with a ceremony in a field and ended with a romantic reception in a greenhouse. At every step of the way, the couple's wedding was packed with personalization—from nods to Jordan's milit...
Lush Greenery Created an Enchanted-Garden Vibe at This Wedding at The Ranch at Laguna Beach in California
Gina and Curtis transformed The Ranch at Laguna Beach into a lush botanical garden for their late-summer wedding. “We started with a floral pattern for the invitations and carried that vibe throughout the entire day’s design,” Gina says. The couple exchanged vows at an altar of roses, hydrangeas,...
A Formal Private Residence Wedding in New Vernon, New Jersey, With Monogram Details
Taylor has two sisters who got married at their childhood home, so when she and Tyler got engaged, she could easily picture an elegant tented reception on her parents’ lawn. “We wanted to bring the outside in, with lots of greenery,” she says. What she did not imagine was a huge tree falling acro...
A Relaxed Industrial Wedding at Loft 301 in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Maegan and Dustin weren’t going to leave Michigan’s unpredictable weather to chance on the day of their “I dos.” “We opted for an indoor wedding to eliminate any weather-related surprises,” Maegan says of bringing the outdoors in for their garden-inspired celebration. For the recessional, onlooke...
Sri Lankan Traditions Filled This Wedding at Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio
Family was the focus of physicians Anodika and Jerald's wedding. With paying tribute to their roots being top of mind, the pair planned a day-long celebration starting with a Western-style wedding officiated by one of Jerald’s best friends during the day, followed by a traditional Sri Lankan cere...
One Couple's Rustic Wedding at Eden Gardens State Park in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Even before they were engaged, Emily and Wade (Field) knew they’d return to Eden Gardens State Park one day for their wedding. “I love that while you’re still at the beach, it feels romantic and woodsy,” Emily says. Seven months after the proposal, the couple invited 225 guests to celebrate their...
One Couple's Romantic Greenery-Filled Multicultural Wedding at San Francisco City Hall in California
San Francisco native Salima wanted a classic San Francisco wedding for her celebration with Matthew. “San Francisco City Hall is such an iconic part of my hometown,” she says. The couple honored Matthew’s heritage with a traditional Jewish wedding, while incorporating subtle Indian elements like ...
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...
A Contemporary Green-and-White Microwedding at Flat 51 in Columbus, Ohio
When the pandemic hit, Brianna and Theo were forced to put their large wedding on hold. However, the couple didn't want to put their love on hold and decided to move ahead with an urban, contemporary microwedding at Flat 51 in Columbus, Ohio with only nine of their closest loved ones in attendanc...
Lush Greenery Filled Every Corner of This Wedding at The Mansion at Natirar in Peapack, New Jersey
Alana ad Megan designed their wedding with one guiding principle in mind: Simplicity is key. After visiting at least 20 venues, the couple landed on Mansion at Natirar, thanks to its effortless, classic style. “When we arrived at the mansion, we instantly knew it was the one for us,” the pair say...
This Plant-Loving Couple Got Married at a Succulent Shop in Austin, Texas
As the owners of some three dozen plants, Anea and Cameron are regulars at Succulent Native. “I love how I feel when I’m around a lot of plants,” Anea says. Fittingly, the couple got married in the North Loop store, surrounded by philodendrons, pothos and snake plants. Guests snapped Polaroids in...
This Wedding Brought Bursts of Color and Lush Greenery to the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch in Colorado
Washington, DC, residents Puja Bhatia (33 and a lawyer) and Kunal Patel (33 and a consultant) changed up Indian tradition for their destination wedding celebration. “We were going for culturally inspired bohemian style,” Puja says. “I was inspired by the colors around us in the Colorado mountains...
Lush Greenery Filled Every Part of This Romantic Wedding at Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida
Jordyn and Kimilee "knew from the start that we wanted a floral-focused wedding," says Kimilee of the couple's garden-inspired wedding in Orlando, Florida. "We wanted it to look like you were outside in a garden...while being inside. That's what's so cool about the Gaylord Palms; it looks like yo...
A Romantic Garden Wedding at The Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia
Given that Sonia is Indian and Nick isn't, the couple wanted to host an Indian-fusion wedding that reflected "both of our backgrounds and where we come from. We chose to have a multi-day 'wedding,' which is traditional for Indian weddings while adding an American twist to most of the events," say...
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 ...
Lush Greenery Filled This Wedding at the Down Town Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
As a wedding photographer, Grace has a few connections. She and her partner, Rory, chose the Down Town Club because she has photographed there often. “I planned everything with amazing vendors I’ve met through work,” Grace says. This included working with her florist on the wood arch topped with ...