Hot Pink and Lucite Dominated the Aesthetic of This Wedding at Skylight in Denver, Colorado

Caroline Smoke (29 and a project manager) and Joey Swanson’s (32 and a VP of sales) venue was as urban as they come, but the guiding vision for their day was purely Mediterranean. “I wanted people to feel like they were in a different world,” Caroline says of the inspiration behind the Grecian co...

A Glamorous Asian-Fusion Wedding at Hatley Castle in Colwood, British Columbia

Ashlyn Sundar and Darren Chiu combined their different cultures for a glamorous, elegant wedding at Hatley Castle in Colwood, British Columbia. "Being first-generation born Canadians by immigrant parents from Hong Kong and Fiji, our upbringing was the heritage and traditions from Hindu and Chines...

Charming, American Self-Planned Wedding in Connecticut

Years of experience prepared Caitlin Campbell (32 and a senior event coordinator and wedding designer) for marrying Zach Lavender (29 and a physician’s assistant)—but not in the way one might think. “Planning your own wedding isn’t as easy as working with a client,” Caitlin says. “Luckily, I have...

Beautiful Mountaintop Boulder Wedding

Less is more for Sarah Black (27 and a pediatric resident physician) and Martin Kohn (29 and a senior planning analyst), who brought a minimalist attitude to their wedding design. “I wanted to keep it simple and elegant,” Sarah says. “Our only ceremony décor was the mountain backdrop.” The couple...

Lush Summer Wedding with Lilac Infused Florals

Stephanie Kozinski (28 and a PR manager) is used to planning parties and events for work, so it was only natural for her to take the lead on planning her wedding to Eric Schneider (32 and a senior manager of operations). “I’ve gotten to know so many vendors and the different ways to bring my idea...

Rustic Minnesota Wedding with Mexican Flair

Lia Ramirez (39 and a consumer lending manager) grew up helping her late grandmother tend to the peonies, stock, ranunculus and delphiniums in her magnificent garden. So for her wedding to Tony Patino (40 and a senior solutions architect), she put those very flowers front and center. “She would h...

Colorful High School Sweetheart Backyard Wedding

Since meeting in high school, Morgan Davidson (27 and an artist) and Kyle Henderson (28 and an exterior cleaner) have lived in Colorado and California, so their wedding was a time to come back home. “We grew up in South Florida and wanted to pay homage to the area’s beautiful colors and bright fl...

A Romantic Garden Wedding Between High School Sweethearts in Meriden, Connecticut

Lacee and Preston wanted their wedding day to be as classic as their romance. After meeting freshman year of high school and dating for nearly a decade, the couple planned a celebration that incorporated their family history as well as iconically romantic touches. Guests found their way around th...

Joyful Family Cabin Wedding Up North in Akeley, Minnesota

Leeann and John took a Marie Kondo–esque approach to wedding planning. “We asked ourselves, ‘does this inspire joy?’” Leeann says. “If not, we put no resources toward it. We ended up with a wedding that felt thoughtful.” For their day, the pair headed to what they call their “happy place,” the fa...

This Couple Tied the Knot With a Whimsical Wedding on The Groom's Family Farm in Malta, Illinois

After Kat Mullendore (26 and a floral farmer and designer) and Jake Willrett’s (26 and an organic farmer) engagement in Kat’s own field of blooms, the couple started planning their vows on Jake’s family farm “with a backdrop of corn planted by Jake himself,” Kat says. Kat’s mom, a seamstress, bro...

This Couple Blended Cultures at Their Wedding at The Alerin Barn in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont

Allison Backman (29 and a social worker) and Santiago Gasca (30 and an education researcher) were more than happy to share the spotlight on their wedding day with their beloved pup, Oakley. Not only did Oakley help with the proposal, the chocolate lab also participated in what Allison calls a “fa...

Vibrant Coral Charm Peonies Wowed at This Wedding at Luminary Fern in Brainerd, Minnesota

For Emily Raaen's (26 and the director of administration at Pequot Lakes Animal Hospital) wedding to Sebastian Stelck (26 and a plumber), she knew exactly what she wanted. “All I wanted were flowers and colors everywhere,” she says. “I love all things bright and happy, and those oranges and pinks...

A Colorful English Garden Wedding at Crossed Keys Estate in Andover, New Jersey

“We wanted everything to feel like a big party in our backyard,” Kathleen Mooney (28 and a board game manufacturer) says of her laid-back wedding to Kevin Mulcahy (30 and a learning and development coordinator). The couple took inspiration from late-spring wildflowers, creating overflowing arrang...

A Celestial-Themed Lakeside Wedding at Watervale Inn in Arcadia, Michigan

A minor misunderstanding made for an unforgettable moment at SarahGriffen Oellerich (29 and a creative director) and Andrew Thomas's (35 and a writer/producer) waterfront wedding overlooking Lower Herring Lake. "We asked my nephew to be our ring bearer, and he initially turned us down because he ...

A Romantic Summer Wedding at Bonnet Island Estate in Manahawkin, New Jersey

Devon Vanderslice and Jake DeVries spent about 1.5 years planning the wedding of their dreams. "We wanted our wedding day to be a perfect representation of who we are and our relationship," Devon says. "Part of that was keeping it light and whimsical, but in an elegant way. We wanted wildflowers ...

A Laid-Back, Boho-Chic Wedding at The Holland Ranch in San Luis Obispo, California

Dreamcatchers, patterned textiles and an abundance of potted plants lent a decidedly bohemian vibe to Erin Lucas (32 and an interior designer) and Marshall Lake’s (31 and a wine professional) laid-back nuptials. “I’m an interior designer, so the design of our wedding was very much like the style ...

A Romantic Garden Wedding at Fishermen's Inn in Elburn, Illinois

Ashley Marrin’s (28 and a landscape architect) job ultimately inspired her and Tim Rysavy’s (29 and an electrical engineer) lush, enchanted garden aesthetic. Florals were the focal point of the late summer fete, with bright seasonal blooms mixed with cascading greenery to bring a fresh pop of col...

A Garden Wedding at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Kelly Barela and Anthony Rivera balanced their venue’s natural vibe with a soft color palette of pale blue, gray and gold and understated vintage touches to give their summer fete a sophisticated feel. “The outdoor venue at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town is stunning—super lush and green. I immedia...

A DIY Botanical Wedding at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens, Georgia

DIY details were a must for design-savvy duo Chena Stephens (33 and an art director) and David (Aaron) Stephenson (30 and a graphic designer), who worked together to create handmade stationery for their botanical bash. One year after Aaron popped the question in Madrid, the Brooklyn, New York–bas...

A Romantic Rooftop Terrace Wedding at Grace in Portland, Maine

Canada-based couple Kyla Fraser (32 and a client service representative) and Struan Smith (31 and a lawyer) headed south of the border for an intimate, fun-filled celebration with their closest family and friends. Kyla and Struan made the decision to wed in Portland, Maine, despite having only vi...

A DIY Farm Wedding at Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn, Illinois

What happens with international to-be-weds plan the farm wedding of their dreams? A sweet, outdoor celebration filled with dozens of DIY details, of course. Everything about Panthea Taghizadeh (31 and an anesthesiology resident) and Thomas Dobosz's (30 and an internal medicine resident) farm fete...

A Whimsical Garden Wedding at a Private Residence in Milton, Massachusetts

With their wedding's lush garden setting, twinkling lights and breathtaking decor, Simin Lee (27 and a student) and Nicholas Bodnar’s (26 and a student) early fall affair felt straight out of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." The pair gathered their friends and families on a warm September evening at ...

A Natural, Bohemian Wedding in Prior Lake, Minnesota

Danyelle Ludwig and Tristan Pollock’s summer wedding was a perfect representation of their free-spirited souls, with its bohemian vibe and artistic appeal. Their experiences at the legendary Burning Man festival inspired many of the celebration’s details, creating an unforgettable fete.<br><br>“W...