A Glamorous Winter Wedding at Villa Borghese in Wappingers Falls, New York
The venue’s existing chandeliers and massive fireplace set the tone for Porsha Canales (27 and an HR coordinator) and Michael Flores’s (32 and a New York State Trooper) winter wedding. “Michael and I began dating in December and got engaged in December, so it was only right to host a winter weddi...
A Glamorous Winter Wedding at The Beekman in New York City, New York
Erica Volpe (28 and works in health care public relations) and Mike Compton (33 and works in investments) channeled The Beekman’s inherent old-world glamour to plan a winter wedding that was equal parts intimate and refined. “We couldn’t resist the opportunity to be the first couple to celebrate ...
A Modern Winter Wonderland Wedding at Temple Solel in Hollywood, Florida
With a modern aesthetic in mind, Lindsey Perdeck (27 and an associate manager of HR programming at The Knot) and Danny Schwimmer (28 and in real estate syndications at Wells Fargo) fused lush white blooms with plenty of candlelight for a romantic winter affair. “I always wanted a black-and-white ...
An Elegant Winter Wedding at Rothschild Pavilion in Wausau, Wisconsin
Emily Haffley and Branden Goetsch’s winter wedding exuded classic elegance, with thoughtful touches woven throughout giving the day plenty of personal flair.<br><br>As snow fell lightly outdoors, the couple — warm and cozy with their guests indoors — exchanged vows under a wooden arbor draped in ...
A Rustic New Year's Eve Wedding at Sanctuary on the River in Ruidoso, New Mexico
When Alexa Harper (27 and a content strategist) and Matthew Ferris (31 and a field engineer) decided to marry, the date they chose—New Year’s Eve—was one of great meaning. “My parents were married in 1986 on New Year's Eve in Peru,” Alexa says. “My mother passed away a few years ago, and I wanted...
A Classic, Colorful Wedding at The James A. Michener in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Emily Strasburg (25 and a special education teacher) and Andrew DiPietro (24 and a chemical engineer) met in high school while caroling with friends. For their winter wedding, textured linens and cranberry-colored florals created a classic look. “We didn’t want anything overly manicured or stuffy...
A Romantic Winter Wedding at The Liberty House Restaurant in Jersey City, New Jersey
Bevin Stella (31 and a senior marketing manager at The Knot) and Matt Wheeler (33 and cofounder of SportsRecruits) met through mutual friends. The couple used dark jewel tones and earthy elements including figs and berries to bring a luxe, wintry vibe to their nuptials. Bevin’s friend designed ...
A Mountain-Themed Winter Wedding at Taos Ski Valley in Taos, New Mexico
Alina Rich and Chris Quattlebaum’s love of the mountains served as the inspiration for their late-February nuptials. After two weeks of being engaged, the pair knew that a destination wedding at a ski resort was essential. The Texas-based duo whisked their family and friends off to New Mexico to ...
A Cozy Winter Wedding at Mountain Top Inn & Resort in Chittenden, Vermont
rn Aly and Keven planned a rustic-chic celebration marked by winter-worthy details that ranged from a birchwood altar to custom mug favors. Stunning mountain vistas, a quaint on-site barn and a location that lent itself to skiing, sledding and cozy fireside chats instantly led ...
A Cozy, Rustic Winter Wedding at Cotton Creek Barn in Tahoka, Texas
Taylor Langston (24 and a reporter for Texas Tech Athletics) and Drew Peters (24 and a high school football coach for Monterey High School in Lubbock) wanted to re-create a romantic winter escape for their nuptials. They pulled it off with the help of rustic winter details, a festive seasonal pal...
A Festive, Winter Wedding at Glen View Club in Golf, Illinois
With a romantic woodland aesthetic in mind, Claire Burke (29 and a fundraiser for Northwestern University) and Max Quinlin (29 and an MBA student) planned a sophisticated, cold-weather fete filled with playful plaid accents and winter-worthy arrangements of birch, cedar and pinecones.<br><br>Clai...
A Romantic, Winter Wedding at Canopy Creek Farm in Miamisburg, Ohio
Cori Stuhlmiller (24 and a graphic designer) and Max Lamme (24 and an engineer) wed in a traditional ceremony at the bride’s family church, followed by a winter woodland reception at a local farm.<br><br>“I wanted my hair to feel loose, almost as if I had just run through the woods,” Cori says.<b...
A Winter Destination Wedding at Whiteface Club & Resort in Lake Placid, New York
“Tom and I are the rare people who actually like snow—a lot,” Cait Rohan (30 and a digital editor) says of her and Tom Kelly (30 and a banker). “Considering our love for cold, snowy weather, plus Tom's affinity for hockey, having a winter destination wedding in Lake Placid, New York, was a no-bra...
A Romantic, Bohemian Winter Wedding at TPC Jasna Polana in Princeton, New Jersey
Cassandra Morris (33 and a voice actor) and Steve Ruchelman’s (36 and a music producer) unique venue played a key role in creating a whimsical Gatsbyesque vibe for their charming winter wedding.<br><br>“It almost felt like getting married in an art museum,” Cassandra says of TPC Jasna Polana. “Si...
A Chic, Sophisticated Winter Wedding at The Bowery Hotel in New York City, New York
Olive branches, white blooms, antique mirrors and lots of candlelight gave Mira Rapp-Hooper (31 and works in national security) and Matthew Brest’s (31 and a hedge fund analyst) Jewish wedding a cozy, holiday feel.<br><br>Having both grown up in Manhattan, Mira and Matthew loved the idea of marry...
A Pac-Man-Inpsired Wedding at the Caramel Room at Bissinger's in St. Louis, Missouri
Pac-Man-, Skee-Ball- and Rubik’s Cube-inspired furnishings—when Angeline DeiSanti (39 and a physician) and Curtis Keller (35 and a software engineer) planned their St. Louis, Missouri, wedding, average was out of the question. The fun-loving pair enlisted the help of Absolutely In Events to pull ...
A Sophisticated Winter Wedding at the Colony Club in Detroit, Michigan
Liana Jarrah (26 and a nurse) and Jason Greenlee (30 and a medical student) planned a festive winter bash for their December nuptials in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Wanting to channel the old-world elegance and glamour of Motor City’s golden age, the pair looked to two of the city’s most prom...
A Rustic Chic Winter Wedding at Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado
With the help of some mutual friends and a few cocktails, Charlotte Lockhart (28 and a therapist) and Jeffrey Margulies (30 and in private equity) met "the old-fashioned way—at a bar,” Jeff says. The pair hosted a rustic yet chic mountain wedding in the Civil War-era barn of Devil’s Thumb Ranch i...
A Romantic Winter Wedding at Union League Cafe in New Haven, Connecticut
Susan West (30 and a program coordinator of major gifts at Yale University) and Solomon Silber’s (32 and a musician and producer) winter wedding in New Haven, Connecticut, was the picture of old-world glamour, with a dramatic palette of burgundy, cranberry and soft pink, a lively brass band and p...
An Elegant, Holiday-Themed Wedding at Black Dolphin Inn in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Holiday cheer set the mood and the theme for Erin O’Carroll (35 and a lawyer) and Chris Wollett’s (37 and a college tennis coach) beautiful Spanish-Isle style courtyard wedding at Black Dolphin Inn in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Vintage, holiday-inspired details, like red and green winter florals ...
A Black and Gold New Year's Eve Wedding at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota
Jillian Swanson (31 and an elementary school teacher) and Sally Simpson (29 and a growth strategist) met over drinks at a small bar in Texas but wanted their wedding to be 100-percent Minnesota. "Our friends and family are really spread out all over the US, and we wanted everyone to be able to ex...
A Romantic Winter Wedding at DeKalb County Courthouse in Decatur, Georgia
Just outside Atlanta in Decatur, Georgia, the DeKalb County Courthouse was the perfect venue for Sydney Chicoine (27 and a server and event coordinator) and Dustin Yancy (27 and a paramedic) to throw their black-tie wedding. “Dustin and I spend so much of our time in downtown Decatur. We love the...
A Elegant, Rustic Wedding at a Private Residence in Bakersfield, California
Danika Youngblood (22 and a real estate agent) first crossed paths with Frankie Hurtado (22 and a certified nurse's assistant) in the weight room at California State University, Bakersfield, where they were both athletes—Danika was a volleyball player and Michael was a wrestler. For their winter ...