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There is so much to love about Kassandra and Scott’s love story and constellation-inspired wedding day, from Kassandra walking herself down the aisle singing Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love” to Kassandra’s brother officiating the ceremony. But the most wonderful thing? After a honeymoon in Italy centered around a Mediterranean cruise, they discovered Kassandra was [...]
Tons of love and laughter went down on Allie and Matt's Toronto wedding day. These two have known each other since they were teenagers, and it's clear they have the best time ever together. We bet the notebook of ten years' worth of photos together that Matt made as part of his proposal was the [...]
A chance meeting brought Victoria and Mike together—both are first responders and ran into one another while at a Toronto hospital one day. Mike worked up the courage to talk to Victoria, then asked her out that night. A few days later they went to dinner and sparks flew! In time, their relationship evolved into [...]
Buckle your seatbelts because these wedding portraits at Banff National Park are a beautiful rollercoaster! You may remember that Michelangela and Nick’s intimate wedding at Waterton National Park wound up getting rained out (but not before they tied the knot!). As a result, their we-just-got-married pictures were postponed for another day at Banff. On the [...]
Sometimes, when it rains, it pours, so why not dance in it with your partner and best friend? That’s how Michelangela and Nick reacted to the series of events thrown their way. Initially, they’d planned to get married at The Dean House in Calgary, but then canceled due to the onset of the pandemic. Next, [...]
When Emily and Nash were introduced by a friend back in 12th-grade gym class, little did they know that years later that same friend would be the best man at their wedding! These two have a history of outdoor adventures—many of their early dates were taking walks with Nash’s dogs around Hasse Lake. That gorgeous, [...]
Kristina and Myles met at a St. Patrick’s Day rooftop party. Seven years later, they eloped to Scotland and tied the knot—literally! They had a traditional Scottish handfasting and Quaiche ceremony beside Dunsapie Loch in Edinburgh. As if that weren’t wildly romantic enough, here is what Myles said made him realize that Kristina was his [...]
If you’d like a spectacular wedding day backdrop, may we suggest Colorado? Because it’s hard not to fall in love with the mountain views at Morgan and Aric’s celebration! These two exchanged vows outside of Denver at North Star Gatherings. While we’re making much of those mountains (wait ‘til you see where they had their [...]
Grab your sunnies because Erica and Nick's easy, breezy Colorado wedding takes us to Aspen on a pre-pandemic August day! Held at Hotel Jerome, one of the area's more storied hotels, Erica and Nick's day began with a sweet outdoor ceremony. Following their vows, these two took a stroll through town for a moment to themselves [...]
Although the reason so many have had to plan smaller weddings is not amazing, it’s proof (as if there were any doubt) that an intimate celebration is the bee’s knees. Not only is the budget more flexible (you can spend it all to create a fabulous celebration or pare things down to save some), but [...]
When Anna and Jake met in college (their dorm rooms were right above one another!), they hit it off immediately. Says Anna, "We started dating soon after we met. It was meant to be!" In time, the two got engaged and began planning a wedding at Alabama's Bragg-Mitchell Mansion that was all classic elegance. We're [...]
An art gallery wedding is always special—the works imbue everything with compelling energy and capture the imagination of all who view them. In addition to Morganne and Caleb’s venue being a contemporary art space and artist residency, Morganne herself is an artist (check out her work!) and Caleb is a videographer. Needless to say, from [...]
Punctuated by citrus, this pastel watercolor wedding inspiration is endlessly pretty and ready for summer! From the sweep of color on the stationery to the blush-tinged tablescapes to the silk aerialists bringing the drama, it’s got loads of modern, romantic style ideas. As does our bride, who slipped into not one but two Astrid & [...]
Envisioning an elegant but not over-the-top wedding? Stéphanie and Sean’s was alllll the fabulous but in the most effortless, chic way! These two wed and celebrated at one of Toronto’s top fine-dining restaurants. Its combination of exposed brick, just-right lighting, amazing food, and pretty outdoor space made George Restaurant a wonderful place, perfect for a [...]
2020 will forever be the year that nothing went as imagined, especially with weddings. And yet, the pandemic craziness didn’t take away from the beauty, love, and wonder of couples committing to one another for life. Dina and Andrew didn’t exactly envision making tough decisions and paring down their guest list, or reconfiguring their day [...]
Ashley and Martin were dating other people when they met, then they became friends and even went on double dates together. Later, when they were no longer with their previous partners, Ashley always swiped left when she encountered Martin on dating apps. She didn't want to give Martin the wrong impression! (Does this sound like [...]
Joy, joy, and more joy! It’s wall to wall in this wedding editorial, whose aesthetic and energy is a spring light we need during these winter days. Also, a two-wedding-gown moment is always a good thing! Our lovely model bride first twirls her heart out in our gauzy Astrid & Mercedes Enchanting gown. Then, she [...]
A destination wedding in Mexico was 100% the plan for our sweet bride Aleisha and her groom, Michael. It was the place where they’d first gone on vacation together, and it held a lot of meaning. When the world got turned upside down, they decided not to postpone their November wedding, but to revise—instead of [...]
Chunky knit wraps and snowy kisses, fluffy white dogs and joyful laughter…these are a few of our favorite things! And all of them are here in Laura and Neal’s winter woodsy elopement. Their dog, Gunner, was instrumental in Neal’s proposal (that story from Laura below), so of course he got his own special, custom-made leash [...]
One of the common refrains we’ve heard from brides who made a total change of plans to move forward getting married during this crazy time is, “It was perfect, and we wouldn’t change a thing.” That same uplifting, beautiful sentiment is shared by our sweet Toronto bride Miriam and her new husband, Chris. Explains Miriam, [...]
Loaded with color, personality, and love, Laurie and Lake’s Greenbrier wedding is a joy to behold! The Greenbrier’s iconic, color-saturated décor was the perfect foil for this couple’s playful, pop yet classic wedding day aesthetic. Their cute Frenchie dogs Murphy and Pete got in on the act, too! Murphy supervised Laurie while she was slipping [...]
Marriage is such a personal and important life-changing thing that taking that step should be as true to you as possible. And should one decide on forgoing the wedding, having a quiet make-it-official moment followed by a breathtaking elopement shoot is where it’s at. Sarah and Ravin went that less-traveled route. It all started with [...]
Ready for a lesson on love? Meet Tonya and James! These two met at a birthday party in the 6th grade and became the best of friends. They started dating in high school, and years later, James proposed while on a trip to Portugal! Says Tonya, “James and I were best friends for many years [...]
After learning about how Frank proposed to Erika, we’ll never look at a cup of tea the same way again! Explains our sweet bride, “I love tea. One evening after we went out to dinner, Frank made me a cup of tea. We were just watching TV, and as I finished my tea I noticed [...]
What's refined, retro, and brimming with romance? Daniella and Samson's October wedding! These two married and celebrated in Troy, NY at the Takk House, a cool old building that formerly housed the Knights of Columbus. As you can imagine, the space has loads of character…to which Daniella and Samson brought their own brand of fabulous [...]
Right before the world went on pause, Alee and Alex married and celebrated in heartfelt, fun, and all-around-awesome fashion at Washington, DC’s Navy Yard. These two have it BAD for one another in the very best way possible. When we asked Alee how she knew Alex was the one, her reply gave us straight-up butterflies: [...]
For Ana and Hugh, a destination wedding was about their guest list. Ana’s family lives in Romania, and she and Hugh live in Canada. Bringing the two worlds together meant taking the party out of Canada, so they chose the Umbria region of Italy as the place where everyone could come together. The place? Le [...]
Get ready to fall in love, brides-to-be of Knoxville…in love with The Dress, that is! The weekend of February 21–23, our Astrid & Mercedes 2020 Stardust gowns will be visiting Lillian Ruth Bridal for a special trunk show event. For one whole weekend, every single one of our new A&M dresses will be on hand [...]
Amanda and Josh’s first official one-on-one date was at Andy’s at the Fairmont Hotel, so it was only fitting when years later that hotel was the site of their Pittsburgh wedding! Filled with soft pinks, whites, and creams and scattered with sparkle (check Amanda’s shoes and the belt she added to her Astrid & Mercedes [...]
Brittany and Rudy met at overnight summer camp as nine-year-olds (how adorable is that?!), and spent the next 20 summers together as campers and then as staff. But it wasn’t until they were in the camp’s leadership program together that they really connected. Brittany explained it this way: “Summer camp…encourages you to be the silliest [...]
