Earthy Hues Complemented The Ranch Venue This Duo Chose for Their Palm Springs Nuptials
For their neutral-hued wedding at Smoke Tree Ranch in Palm Springs, California, it was paramount for Natalie and Cameron that the day feel unique to them. As such, they nixed traditions that didn't feel true to them and instead filled the day with personalized details that reflected their relatio...
A Tea Ceremony Honored The Bride's Vietnamese Heritage at This Rancho Las Lomas Wedding
Kim and Bill wanted their wedding day to be "to be representative of how our love and relationship felt—easy, open, dreamy, soft, and romantic," says Kim. To bring that vision to life they selected Rancho Las Lomas in Silverado, California, to serve as the venue. The decision to book Rancho Las L...
Fine Jewelry Inspired This Glam Wedding at Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury in New Jersey
Adina Kamkhatchi is the founder and designer of her namesake New York-based jewelry company, Adina's Jewels. So it was only natural to celebrate her wedding to Isaac Mizrahi with a glamorous, jewelry-filled wedding. Adina and Isaac's whirlwind romance was an unexpected bright spot that blossomed ...
A Modern Black-and-White Wedding in Downtown Kansas City at Magnolia Venue and Urban Garden
Hunter and Jonathan's black-tie wedding celebration at Magnolia Venue and Urban Garden was one for the books, but it was actually the couple's second celebration of their marriage. "We actually split our 'big day; into two big days," says Hunter. "We had a small courthouse wedding and barbecue th...
This Couple Included Hot Sauce Favors in Their Jewel Tone Wedding at Toledo Country Club in Ohio
For Amanda and Stephen's Ohio wedding at the Toledo Country Club, a rich color palette of jewel tones inspired much of the day. "Our main inspiration was a jewel tone palette! We really wanted the colors to be vibrant, fun, and most of all, look beautiful on our bridesmaids. Each color was picked...
Disco Balls and Jewel Tones Got the Party Started at This Wedding in South Carolina
"I wanted my wedding to be fun and memorable... and that it was!" says Mandy of her and Colin's wedding at 701 Whaley in Columbia, South Carolina. With an eye toward planning a wedding that felt more like a party than a stiff dinner party, the couple incorporated a rich jewel tone color palette a...
This Couple Served a Seven-Course Meal at Their Wedding at The Caramel Room in St. Louis, Missouri
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Kate and Holt found a way to make fine dining and exquisite service safe and socially-distanced for their wedding in St. Louis. The reception was set up like a jazz bistro so attendees could enjoy the celebration from individual tables while taking in a pri...
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 Couple Included a Traditional German Log Cutting Ceremony as Part of Their Wedding in Virginia
In honor of Althea's German heritage and Seyi's Nigerian background, the couple planned a multicultural wedding at The Estate at Independence in Midlothian, Virginia, to celebrate their marriage. To start the day, the couple exchanged vows at Sycamore Presbyterian Church. Following their wedding ...
A Romantic Burgundy-and-White Wedding at the Durham Convention Center in North Carolina
For Deema and Khaled it was love at first sight, at a grocery store! "Believe it or not, I met Khalid at a Harris Teeter about 9 years ago. I never thought I was going to meet my future spouse in a grocery store—I always thought that was just a running joke that people made. I was with my best fr...
This Glamorous Wedding at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia was Inspired by Paris
For their wedding in Philadelphia, Milanee and Amine selected a "wintry Parisian chic" aesthetic with a "clean, airy and soft" color palette which complemented the Academy of Music's classic architecture seamlessly. To bring their Parisian theme to life the couple served a decidedly French-inspir...
A Minimalist Winter Wedding at The Everly Event Space in Kansas City, Missouri
Saryn and Evan wanted their wedding to feel authentically their own. “I was very particular about the details,” Saryn says. “It had to be truly ours.” Evan’s two requests: Mexican food and dancing. After a Christian service with a foot-washing ceremony, the pair served chicken tortilla soup and ...
A Fairytale Winter Wedding at Planterra Conservatory in West Bloomfield, Michigan
Ariel and Camran knew Ann Arbor would be the ideal spot for their winter wedding. The city is not only the location of their alma mater and near their hometown, but it’s also where they met and fell in love. Welcome bags with Zingerman’s Bakehouse treats and Great Lakes chips greeted guests, who ...
A Combo of Fun and Formal Details Informed This Fall Wedding at Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri
Angie and Jake don’t believe in sacrificing fun for the sake of elegance. Instead, Angie and Jake planned a wedding that incorporated the two side by side in harmony. Case in point: The couple followed their traditional Catholic ceremony with a colorful balloon send-off. After the vows, guests fi...
A Winter Wedding at Chateau Elan With Deep Red Velvet Tones in Braselton, Georgia
Danelle and Gerald celebrate the unexpected. That’s why Gerald even proposed during a rare Atlanta snowstorm. Nearly a year later, the couple said “I do” at a ceremony full of unique touches, start to finish. Their first surprise was their theme, or lack thereof. “We didn’t want to stick to a par...
Magical Winter Beach Wedding in Carillon Beach, Florida
Carillon Beach holds a profound meaning for Kristen and Will. “I grew up vacationing in Carillon, and, as a young girl, I always imagined getting married there someday,” Kristen says. Will proposed to Kristen in Carillon as the sun set, and four months later, the couple said their vows in the sam...
An Edgy, Moody Wedding at The Ryland Inn in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey
Since Molly and Michael have known one another since sixth grade, they wanted to take the reins when it came to planning their wedding. “It was important that the event be a reflection of both of us,” Molly says. The couple threw a magical and romantic wedding painted in dark hues and decorated w...
A Multicultural Wedding in North Carolina Honoring Vietnamese, Swedish and American Culture
Vimy and Andrew tied the knot in Raleigh, North Carolina, but the inspiration for their wedding was global. Vietnamese, Swedish and American elements came together in their multicultural wedding at Shiki Sushi. "When we were planning our wedding we knew that we wanted a winter wedding and to hono...
Harry Potter Inspired This Couple's Wedding at The Ryland Inn in New Jersey
Not only did Yasmin and Zachary's wedding honor Egyptian Islamic traditions, the celebration also paid homage to the couple's shared love of Harry Potter. When Yasmin began planning, she knew she wanted "something simple, intimate, and romantic. For my ceremony, I was inspired by my husband's &am...
Copper and Velvet Wowed at This Everhart Museum Wedding in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Gavin Esham (44 and works in acting and management) and Ron Pritchyk (46 and works in sales) opted for an unconventional planning style when preparing for their big day. After winning a wedding contest orchestrated by a local art museum, the duo left the planning up to the pros. “We chose to ente...
A Luxe-Meets-Rustic Christmas-Themed Wedding at Terrain at Styers in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
Attorneys Tammy Minott (30) and Justin Mann (32) looked to one of their favorite restaurants, the Garden Café at Terrain, when choosing the spot for their wintry celebration. “The greenery and wood elements in the greenhouse and garden shed provided the perfect backdrop,” Tammy says. The date and...
This Couple Decked the Halls for Their Festive Christmas-Themed Wedding in Chicago
McKenna and Patrick decked the halls during the most wonderful time of the year, swapping vows and sealing the deal with a kiss (no mistletoe needed). As for the details, the Christmas aficionados invited 200 guests to join them in celebrating their marriage during the winter solstice on December...