One Couple’s Italian-Inspired Destination Wedding at Pattoo Castle in Negril, Jamaica
These days, “we go way back” means just one thing: “we started chatting on Instant Messenger.” Yahnique Richards and George Lawrence grew up just a few blocks away from each other in Brooklyn, attending elementary school together. Once they entered high school, they regularly talked on AIM. “We e...
One Couple's Enchanted Garden Wedding in Saugatuck, Michigan, With Woodland Details
Allie's parents have what they call a "gnome home" in Saugatuck, Michigan, near the shores of Lake Michigan where she and Eric tied the knot with an enchanted garden wedding. With the forest venue set, choosing a whimsical woodland theme was a simple choice for the duo's Michigan wedding. "Our we...
Fly Fishing Inspired This Elegant Green-and-White Wedding at Martis Camp in Truckee, California
Anne and Charlie's shared love of fly fishing has always been central to their relationship so when it came time to plan their wedding at Martis Camp in Truckee, California, selecting a fly fishing theme was an easy decision. "Of many shared interests and experiences, however, none was more impor...
A Woodland Navy-and-Yellow Wedding at Anthony Chapel in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Daniel and Jacob tied the knot during an intimate ceremony in a picturesque wood chapel in Hot Springs, Arkansas. To brighten the couple's woodsy wedding they selected a cheerful orange-and-navy color palette to thread throughout the celebration. With the choice of such a unique destination, the ...
From Velvet to Wood, This Michigan Wedding Was Packed with Dreamy Autumnal Texture
Angie Lasman (28 and a broadcast meteorologist) and Adam Vangel (31 and a sales representative) spent years exploring the world together, but eventually decided to embark on a new adventure: marriage. After getting engaged during a trip to Peru, the pair swapped vows in a natural-yet-sophisticate...
This Couple Celebrated Their Multicultural Wedding Under California's Towering Redwoods
To celebrate the blending of two cultures and two families, Kathryn Uhl (31 and a manager at a global non-profit) and Saagar Kurani (31 and a musician and product manager) celebrated their wedding with two wedding ceremonies, a Hindu one and a western one, at Deerpark Villa in Fairfax, California...
A Black Gown Wows at This Wedding in the Woods of Ottsville, Pennsylvania
As a wedding photographer, Sarah Fry (31) knew she wanted to execute her own wedding vision with her groom, Jim Landwehr (39 and a hot rod builder). The duo decided to break the rules and throw a surprise wedding at their log cabin in the woods. “We didn’t want all of the normal hubbub that surro...
Bright Family Affair in California
Amaya D’Amico (32 and an ad agency strategic director) and Gerard Pitpitan’s (33 and in consulting) wedding was a family affair. The couple wed on Amaya’s parents’ 39th wedding anniversary and her grandfather, mother and sister designed the invitations and place cards, which highlighted the roads...
Festive Coastal Wedding with Festive Detail
When Cade and David began to plan their June wedding afar from New York City, they knew that they did not want a typical yacht club affair. The idea of modern vintage brought to the coast was created based off a sample stationary card that they originally showed the florist, Primrose & Co. <b...
A DIY Poconos Camp Wedding in Canadensis, Pennsylvania
Whitney Harris (34 and a jeweler) and Brian Rumble (40 and a creative strategist and student) collect experiences. Not only did the two get to know each other while training for a half marathon, but Brian proposed on a glacier lagoon in Iceland. From there, Whitney and Brian planned their greates...
A Whimsical Camp Wedding at Sacajawea Day Camp in Farmingdale, New Jersey
Sally and Andrew “DIYed practically everything,” Sally says. “It was important that everything felt like us as much as possible.” The pair threw their wedding at Camp Sacajawea, a Girl Scout camp that Sally attended as a kid near her hometown. Guests received invites that Sally edited herself, us...
This Woodsy Wedding at Itasca State Park in Waubun, Minnesota, Included a Canoe Ride
Autumn Wilson (27 and a wedding photographer) and Andrew Haywood (28 and a mailman) met at a bus stop while they were both on trips to Hawaii, and they’ve been traveling together ever since. After a countryside proposal in Andrew’s native England, the pair plotted their next adventure: a forest w...
Tuscany-Inspired Cotton Gin Wedding at Hidalgo Falls
On a family trip to Italy, Elizabeth Cobb (26 and a teacher) fell in love with the country’s olive trees and vines. So for her wedding to Payne Schuelke (26 and works at a title company), she brought a taste of Tuscany to her hometown. With her mother, a retired event coordinator, Elizabeth plann...
Eclectic Delaware Beach Wedding with Canine Flair
Kate Thomas (28 and works in corporate retail) and Matt Englebert (27 and a business solutions architect) turned their wedding into the celebration of the different things that feel like home–not the least of which is their dog, Koda. "We're obsessed with her, simple as that," Kate says. "We inco...
Czech-Inspired Wedding in Praha, Texas
With a save-the-date that simply read, “You don’t wanna miss this!” Lydia Matula (25 and a brand manager) and Lance Walker (26 and a project manager) knew they had to deliver on their promise. And they did so in an unlikely space: the parish hall of a 19th- century Catholic church. With the addit...
An Ashford Estate Fall Wedding in Allentown, New Jersey
The easiest decision Angela and Thomas made when wedding planning was choosing the date. “I’ve always wanted a fall wedding,” Angela says. “The weather is great, the colors are bright and there is so much décor inspired by the season.” As soon as the pair saw photos of The Ashford Estate’s tree-l...
Laid Back Woodsy Wedding at Camp Wokanda
Rachel Knox (22 and an executive assistant) and Ethan Bliese (24 and a graphic designer) got engaged after a hike in Matthiessen State Park, so it was only natural that they marry surrounded by 300 acres of woodland. “We’re laid-back people who love the outdoors, and we wanted our wedding day to ...
Beautiful Beach Wedding at Private Estate in Rhode Island
Heather Wakeman (28 and a global education director) and Jordan Brown (31 and an educational travel consultant) met in Saint Martin while working for a student travel program. “We developed a strong relationship with undeniable chemistry while doing what we both love: traveling, sailing and spend...
Hawaiian Chic Wedding in the Woods
Though some might consider Friday the 13th bad luck, Alex Fisher (28 and a senior events manager and producer) and Dave Knoph (34 and a creative director) play by their own rules—and that’s why they chose it for their wedding date. “It was a celebration that felt uniquely us,” Alex says. “If we w...
Vintage-Inspired College Sweetheart Wedding at Cliff House in Dallas, Texas
After eight years together, Alicia and Daniel wanted their wedding to be a simple celebration of their love. “We skipped the traditional ‘to-do’ items and stuck to the important things,” Alicia says. The couple, who met working at Forever 21 in college, exchanged vows in front of a macramé wall h...
A Rustic Wedding at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri
Ashley Miller (34 and an associate professor of dance) and Aaron Scully (40 and a doctoral student in theater) met when Aaron introduced himself via Facebook. Inspired by the bride’s love of sparkle, the couple embraced a glam palette of champagne, rose gold and sequins. Tables were topped with s...
A Rustic Wedding at Chaumette Vineyards & Winery in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
Savanna Mattingly (27 and a pharmacist) and Marshall Ray (30 and a business founder) met at a New Year's Eve party. For their own celebration, gauzy linens and an ivory and green palette were natural fits for their lakeside, vineyard wedding. “When I’m outdoors, I feel truly peaceful and most lik...
A Preppy Vintage Wedding at The Cheney Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jordan VanDyke (26 and a social worker) and Katelyn Byker (25 and a special education teacher) met through the residential treatment home for at-risk youth where they both worked. Jordan would walk the kids to school in the morning and found himself spending more and more time helping out in the ...