Precipitation threw a wrench into Emily and Jeffrey’s outdoor ceremony plans, but they didn’t let it rain on their parade. These two wore sunny smiles despite the weather! After exchanging vows in the Mankin Mansion’s European Gallery, the dark skies gave them gift—a double rainbow! Then it was on to their cocktail hour and reception […]
The edge of fall, when it’s no longer summer on the calendar but warmish days linger, is a lovely time for a wedding. There’s so much gorgeous, rich color, and with the shortening days comes that beautiful, later-afternoon light. For a few hours, everything seems to glow! Married at the end of October at the […]
After meeting at Marquette University, Cecilia and Andrew just knew they had to see more of each other. So, they had mutual friends invite them on a ski trip…and things snowballed from there! Their Milwaukee wedding was a total reflection of them, but, like it is for many couples, getting there was a journey. Cecilia’s […]
Three years as friends in college is what it took for Kaitlyn and Ryan to both realize they wanted something more! The transition into a relationship was so natural and easy that it felt meant to be. Through graduation and careers, their relationship grew, and before long Ryan proposed to Kaitlyn on Long Beach Island. […]
Though both Katherine and Luke are from the same town and went to high school together, they barely knew each other growing up. After meeting through Luke’s sister, who reconnected with Katherine during the pandemic, they got ice cream on their first date, and it’s been a Luke and Katherine tradition ever since. So, naturally, […]
If a Thursday evening black-tie wedding at a castle sounds magical, you’d be right! Though Mike and Aly chose an unconventional day for their celebration, their vibe was classic and elegant…with a personal, modern twist. Aly’s Dinah wedding gown is geometric and chic, but the bow on back had extra significance—she and Mike had recently […]
Elegant like a glass of champagne, Claire and Bryan’s Winston-Salem wedding was just as classic! These two exchanged vows at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, then joined friends and family at The Katharine Brasserie & Bar at The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel. That venue choice lent a distinctly effortlessly modern pop to an overall timeless [...]
Planning a February wedding? Take a tip from McKenzie and Jeremy— play up Cupid’s holiday and create the sense that spring is just around the corner. McKenzie carried a lovely, bright dried flower bouquet, paired her Diana ball gown with a luxurious faux fur wrap, and piled her hair into a gorgeous bun atop her [...]
Liana’s bridesmaids get heaps of gold stars for helping Liana keep her gown looking ah-mazing. It had rained the morning of her and Roberto’s wedding, leaving the ground quite muddy. Following their ceremony, the two popped over to Sunnyside Pavilion in Toronto for pictures, and the mud had made close, personal friends with Liana’s hem [...]
When Brenna found that “I could totally be myself around him and he made me laugh harder than anyone else,” she knew that Alexander was her partner for life! Fast forward a few years to the day the two of them were visiting a winery in Charlottesville, Virginia with a few close friends when Alexander [...]
We’ve heard about honeymoon cruises, but how about meeting your partner-to-be on the high seas? Daniel and Meghan met while working on a cruise ship—he as a musician while she helped run children’s activities. We know…so many opportunities for romantic moments! The romance continued after these two disembarked, and Daniel upped the ante with a [...]
If Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, and Jane Austen are your aesthetic, drink in this delightful editorial! Captured at The Old Schoolhouse, an Oregon venue with loads of charm, it’s inspired by a traditional British tea. Consequently, these images are filled with all the delightfully elegant, romantic, and dainty details your Regency-romance-loving soul craves. We’re talking divine [...]
One glance at this romantic wedding inspiration and you might think it was shot somewhere in France—so much atmosphere and gorgeous scenery! It just sings with Old World Europe and contemporary elegance. But actually, dear reader, this dreamy shoot was captured outside of St. Louis at the Silver Oaks Chateau. Sheer, lacy, and sleek, our Iris [...]
A gorgeous garden wedding at one of Rhode Island's historic summer estates? Yes, please! Married at Blithewold, a place with amazing gardens and a 45-room (!) mansion overlooking Narragansett Bay, Lydia and Victor’s day was nothing short of magic and totally in synch with their story. See, these two met as counselors at a sleepaway [...]
Whitney and BJ planned a St. Patrick's Day wedding complete with shamrock head boppers, green bowler hats, and festive St. Patty's Day necklaces for the reception. Before that, the only homage to the luck of the Irish were the groomsmen's cufflinks and bow ties. Putting together the day's timeless, contemporary style came naturally to Whitney. [...]
New Year’s Eve might be a mashup of a night at Studio 54 and The Hangover, but New Year’s Day? It’s flickering fireplaces, a meal shared with friends and family, and that brand-new book you’ve just started. All that coziness, love, and looking toward the future is practically made for getting married, as evidenced by [...]
Remember sweet Laura and Marshall? Like so many couples, they chose to postpone their wedding reception in favor of a small, COVID-safe ceremony. So, they tied the knot last May in a lovely, intimate ceremony and celebrated with a surprise first dance (planned by Laura!) in their driveway. Fast forward to September and it was [...]
Having a pandemic crash your wedding plans is not ideal. Some couples completely postponed while others carried on, but some couple combined the two, which is exactly what Lauren and Marshall did. These two chose to marry in May 2020 at Houston’s St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and then host a reception the following [...]
These two college sweethearts had a Raleigh wedding with lots of Novia Scotia flavor! Nova Scotia is an important place for Julie and Brian both—not only does Brian’s mother’s family live there, but he proposed while they were hiking the Skyline and Cabot trails. So, for their wedding day, they incorporated Brian’s family tartan, a [...]
“A day of true love and happiness!” How Lauren describes her and Mike’s wedding day sounds right out of a storybook, which is so fitting since their love story and wedding day has such a wonderful, modern fairy-tale vibe! These two met at work and were friends for a few years before a fateful Saturday [...]
Is there anything more uplifting, beautiful, and hopeful than love? It's why wedding ceremonies get us every time. And if you're like us, Emily and Jordan's marriage and celebration will take your breath away. At the beginning of March, these two wed in Aspen, Colorado on the Aspen Mountain Club’s Sundeck with snowy mountains, friends, [...]
The Japandroids brought Lauren and John together! After they hit it off at one of the band’s concerts, they were delighted to discover they lived two streets away from one another on Cleveland’s west side. Sometime later, John proposed over a long weekend trip to Toronto…so, really, Lauren’s choice of a Lea-Ann Belter gown was [...]
“Classic, elegant, cozy, and joyful.” How Adrienne describes her and Matt’s fall wedding sounds delightful, doesn’t it? These two met while they were in Washington, D.C.—Adrienne was a med student at Georgetown University and Matt had recently moved to Arlington, VA. They stuck together through Adrienne’s rotations in Philadelphia and Chicago, with Matt 100% behind [...]
Heartfelt, sweet, and timeless, Allison and John’s wedding took place where their relationship began—at Samford University in Birmingham. Allison told us that because March in Alabama is a notoriously chancy month weather-wise, she planned everything indoors. The morning of, the weather forecast called for tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds. How’s that for a stress inducer? [...]
Dreamy autumn light and lots of love lit up Sophie and Ben’s Pittsburgh wedding day. These two went all in on a classic, elegant celebration, beginning with their ceremony at Sacred Heart Church. During their vows, the most gorgeous light was streaming through the church’s stained-glass windows. Then it was on to Pittsburgh’s always-dignified Twentieth [...]
A fresh take on traditional wedding aesthetic and a ton of modern love were on tap on Kristin and Andrew’s wedding day. We can’t get enough of their totally smitten expressions…or the Grace Kelly vibe Kristin was rocking in her off-the-shoulder Lea-Ann Belter Aubrey gown! These two were wed on Long Island at the Mallard [...]
Jewel tones and a country-club-style space will never (ever!) go out of style, as evidenced by this fall wedding editorial styled by our very own retail partner, Mia Grace Bridal. Captured at the Water’s Edge Banquet Center, a brand spanking new venue at St. Peters Golf Club outside of St. Louis, the ladies of Mia [...]
Swept up in the moment, floating through the city as if they were the only ones around…Kristen and Kelleher’s post-ceremony, pre-reception shoot was as much a love letter to each other as it was to Toronto! These two met when she was wrapping up her undergrad at the University of Toronto and he was preparing [...]
Who doesn’t love the idea of wedding in a secret garden? Just off Washington, D.C.’s bustling 16th Street NW sits Meridian House. Stepping into its walled gardens and gorgeous rooms is like going back in time to a more genteel and slower time. Designed by John Russell Pope—architect behind the Jefferson Memorial—Meridian House has got [...]
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 [...]