Effortlessly Elegant Toronto Wedding | Dragana + Mike

Tradition, modernity, and effortless classic style came together seamlessly on Dragana and Mike’s wedding day! They exchanged vows in a traditional Christian Orthodox ceremony at All Serbian Saints Church, had a just-married shoot with Toronto as a spectacular backdrop (the city is where they met, after all), and then headed off to The National Club [...]

Winter Wonderland Elopement at Bragg Creek | Laura + Neal

Chunky knit wraps and frosty “I dos,” fluffy white dogs and loads of laughter...these are a few of our favorite things! There’s more, of course, and most of them pertaining to an intimate winter wood elopement are all here in Laura and Neal’s wedding day. Their dog, Gunner, was instrumental in Neal’s proposal (that story [...]

Elegant Wedding at Helsinki Hudson | Erin + Casey

An industrial setting, rustic details, and tons of warmth set the welcoming, garden-meets-city scene on Erin and Casey’s upstate New York wedding day. These two wed outside in Helsinki Hudson’s courtyard beneath a clear tent strung with twinkle lights. Once newly minted Mr. and Mrs., they headed indoors where the space’s exposed brick walls, huge [...]

Nashville Wedding at Legacy Farms | Kilby + Sean

One look at the other over the ropes course as counselors at summer camp started it all for Kilby and Sean! Though nearly the entire country separated them (at the time, Sean lived in New Mexico and Kilby in Alabama), over the next year these two talked on the phone, texted, and racked up the [...]

Wedding at the Carolina Inn | Quinn + Jordan

Set up by a few of her sorority sisters for a formal during their junior year of college at UNC Chapel Hill, Quinn and Jordan’s chemistry was instant. As in, two weeks after clapping eyes on Jordan, Quinn introduced him to her parents! Despite that on-the-spot connection, the two dated for four years, three of [...]

Fun, Modern Saskatchewan Wedding | Tori + Jared

After seeing Tori and Jared’s post-ceremony photos, we think bride and groom dance party pics should be a thing. Actually, why not party the whole day through as these two clearly did? The dancing, laughing, and smooching went from ceremony to the wee hours of their reception…and we’re almost 100% sure it hasn’t stopped since. [...]

Camp Wedding at the Fountain Point Resort | Kristin + Adam

Kristin and Adam’s “How We Met” reads like a modern fairy tale (so, if you’re still scrolling through dating sites or swiping at Bumble, take heart!).  These two lovebirds met on Match.com in a situation that can only be described as kismet. Explains Kristin, “I had been doing the online dating game for a while [...]

Fancy Picnic Wedding in the Inner Banks | Elizabeth + Matt

Grad school at William and Mary brought Matt and Elizabeth together, as did a shared love of trivia, craft beer, and, we’d hazard, making merry. In every picture, you can just see how much fun these two have together! Their playful vibe found its way into every corner of their wedding day—from the sea serpent [...]

Modern Charleston Wedding | Cat + Josh

Oooh! Talk about a first look that serves up some wedding day magic! When Cat tapped Josh and he turned around to see Cat in her Astrid & Mercedes Blush gown and Holly veil, there’s excitement, awe, tears…and it’s all adorable. All of this took place on the rooftop of Charleston’s Cedar Room, which, in [...]

Elegant Alabama Wedding at Home | Betsy + Sam

Dolls, there are a couple things you must know about Betsy and Sam’s wedding before you dive into their dreamy, heartfelt day. One, it was held at Betsy’s parents' home in Alabama. Everything was supposed to be outside, but then, BOOM! Rain. The ceremony moved to the bottom of the stairs and the reception into [...]

Timeless Virginia Beach Wedding | Katy + Walker

Katy is a planner—it’s one of the things Walker loves about her. In fact, during their ceremony, Katy told us their pastor mentioned it when talking about what she and Walker admire about each other. Said Katy, “The one that had everyone laughing was my 'quality' of being organized and organizing our lives.” Her exceptional [...]

Breathtaking Elopement on a Cliff | Kayla + Brandon

Thinking maybe you want to elope? Well, buckle your seat belts and get ready for your heart to flip because Kayla and Brandon’s story is of the breathtaking, romantic, YAAAASSSS variety! These two exchanged vows and then headed to a gorgeous cliff for pictures. The view, the wind, Kalya in her Astrid & Mercedes Flutter [...]

Toronto Wedding at Graydon Hall | Amanda + Jon

Vintage VW buses, bold colors, nature, and all kinds of love gathered together on Amanda and Jonathan’s Toronto wedding day! These two chose super romantic Graydon Hall as their reception venue and were wed in a traditional Catholic ceremony during which they wrote prayers to one another in place of writing vows. The music played [...]

Laid-Back, Classic Wedding | Amanda + Chris

Amanda and Chris’s wedding vibe? As relaxed as can be. These two have people over at their home all the time and wanted their celebration to have the same easygoing, we-are-all-family feel. That philosophy extended not just to the décor but to their guests, too. Amanda fervently believes "people are happiest when they are able [...]

Sacred Mountain Julian Wedding Weekend | Liliya + Scott

A wedding weekend in California on a mountain? Yes please! Scott and Lilya hosted a warm, rustic celebration (including a welcome reception and post-wedding brunch) at Sacred Mountain in Julian, CA.  Covered in greenery and full of amazing views, the venue was the perfect place to celebrate the next step in their lives together while [...]

Woodsy Wedding on Waseosa Lake | Robin + Richard

How’s this for romantic: Richard surprised Robin with a beautiful proposal on the dock of his family’s cottage on Waseosa Lake, and then they proceeded to get married at the very same spot! With the lake gleaming behind them, Robin and Richard exchanged vows in a ceremony during which Robin’s brother recited a reading he [...]

Rustic Wedding with an Apple Orchard Ceremony + | Hayley + Daniel

New honeymoon rule: bookend your wedding with vacations! Hayley and Daniel pre-honeymooned in South Africa earlier this year then road-tripped to Ottawa after the wedding, visiting as many breweries as they could along the way. Also, extra important—there were elephants involved in their engagement.  You see, Hayley is a part-time zookeeper, and Daniel organized a [...]

Timeless Autumn Wedding | Alex + Kevin

How’s this for an adorable how-we-met? Alex and Kevin are both lawyers and first laid eyes on one another at the courthouse.  So on their wedding day, they stopped at the scene where it all began for a photo op. This darling duo also have a sweet pupper, Noche, who is a huge part of [...]

Timeless Wedding at the Biltmore | Sarah + Patrick

How’s this for amazing bridal style inspiration: Jackie O. and Priscilla Presley. That classic, ladylike, bombshell blend is exactly what Sara was channeling when she chose her customized Astrid & Mercedes Joy gown—and she totally nailed it!  Sara told us that when putting together her stellar look, she envisioned “Priscilla Presley mixed with a little [...]

Walden Hall Wedding | Megan + Benjamin

Crimson strikes so many association chords—romance, autumn, the Victorian era, elegance. Incorporated into Megan and Ben’s wedding, this jaw-dropper of a color wove a bright, beautiful ribbon throughout their storybook day. And by storybook, we mean Walden by Henry David Thoreau. Walden Hall, a lush Virginia venue aptly named after that notable memoir about Thoreau’s [...]

West Virginia Wedding at Edgewood Country Club | Katie + Joey

Katie + Joey’s West Virginia Wedding Vendors wedding dress: Astrid & Mercedes Cherish via LUXEredux Bridal | photographer: Rocha & Company Photography | venue + catering: Edgewood Country Club | bed and breakfast: Brass Pineapple Inn | cake: Spring Hill Pastry Shop | invitations: Basic Invite | entertainment: BRAVO-Live DJ & Lighting Extravaganza | florals: Winter Floral and Antiques (reception) […]

Warm, Wonderful Tennessee Wedding | Allison + Cameron

Sweet and sunny like lemonade on a lazy summer day, Allison and Cameron’s Tennessee wedding had all the feel-good, so-in-love vibes. The heart these two poured into their day shone through from so many thoughtful details, starting with their darling save-the-dates. Folksy, creative, and warm, their pretty paperie’s style reflected the gorgeous greenery garlands, candle-lit, [...]

Destination Wedding at Grand Bahia | Justine + Jasper

Justine and Jasper’s wedding story may have started with watching ice hockey and wearing PJs, but it ended on the warm beaches of the Caribbean! These two dreamed of a relaxed, lovely, and simple celebration, and they made that vision a reality in Runaway Bay, Jamaica at the  Grand Bahia Principe. The resort took care [...]

Dallas Rooftop Wedding | Victoria + Brent

It doesn’t get any more city chic than Victoria and Brent’s wedding. Surrounded by skyscrapers shimmering in the late afternoon sun, these two got married on a Dallas rooftop. That same clean-lined vibe was all over their wedding, from the flowers and cake to the sequined tablecloths and, of course, Victoria’s fabulous look. Every inch [...]

Lighthearted Barn Wedding in Nashville | Lauren + Eric

Weddings are about love. And joy. These two things come together and, boom—fireworks! Almost a year ago on a gorgeous, late September day, Lauren and Eric got married, and with their sweet son made three! And, boy, was their Knoxville wedding abundant in fireworks, both real and the kind that make your face hurt from [...]

Sustainable Wedding in an Art Museum | Maggie + Jake

It’s so wonderful to see how our brides breathe their own unique style into their gowns. When we see our couples use that same creative process with every corner of their weddings, the results always wow us. Held at The Emporium, a Knoxville art gallery, Maggie and Jake’s wedding day beautifully expressed their hearts and [...]

Lovely Lakeside Wisconsin Wedding | Alyssa + Kyle

You guys. The emotion on Kyle's face when he sees Alyssa for the first time. Of course, Alyssa looked amazing in her Astrid & Mercedes Cherish gown, but you know it was all the love in his heart that made him shed a tear. And that, ladies, gets us every time. Alyssa and Kyle’s Wisconsin [...]

Scottish Countryside Inspired Wedding | Megan + Nathan

Joy, laughter, donuts, and a groom in a kilt—Megan and Nathan’s wedding day was all the awesome things. As Megan told us, “Nathan and I wanted to throw a great party for our loved ones in a warm and inviting space. We went for a Classic Scottish Countryside theme that allowed the beauty and warmth [...]

Alberta Wedding with Epic Mountain Views | Desiree + Tyson

Love is a breathtaking thing—it inspires grand gestures, sparks electrifying feels, turns moments into unforgettable memories. So, getting married somewhere just as spectacular makes perfect sense, especially when you love the outdoors as Desiree and Tyson do! With the mountains rising behind them to create an epic view, Desiree and Tyson exchanged vows in Rundleview [...]

Traditional, Whimsical Virginia Wedding | Abby + Charlie

When we asked our lovely bride Abby where she and her newly minted hubby went on their honeymoon, she told us,“We went to Norway to hike among the Fjords and then to Paris to eat!” Which pretty much sums up the classic, playful romance of Abby and Charlie, as well as their wedding day! This [...]