The wedding ended with everyone jumping into the pool, but one of the day’s standout moments happened much earlier, when Abi-Grace and Henry were married by both of their fathers. Between those two moments came a scooter getaway with beer cans trailing behind, tropical florals spilling across a private villa, and a celebration that embraced Tulum’s easygoing pace at Hacienda 21. The couple met in college, where a close friendship slowly grew into something more. […]
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This Villa Wedding in Italy’s Piedmont Region Brought the Editorial Fashion
Karen and Zach looked through nearly 100 villas before finding the one that made them stop searching. Set in Italy’s Piedmont region, the centuries-old estate—with its Roman arches, gardens, and historic architecture—already had the atmosphere they were hoping for, so candles, flowers, and vintage-inspired fashion simply complemented what was there. After nearly seven years together, they invited just 20 guests to spend the weekend with them at the villa. A welcome dinner, a ceremony written […]
17 Guests Got Tattoos at This Fun, Tropical Wedding at Valentine DTLA
There were iced coffees and matcha before the ceremony, popcorn for guests to snack on while they waited, and a tattoo artist whose line barely slowed down all night. By the end of the reception, 17 guests had gone home with permanent souvenirs, while more than 60 others had tried to get one before time ran out. It was exactly the kind of celebration Mackenzie and Chris hoped to host at Valentine DTLA—one where every […]
Elevated and Immersive Wedding Celebration Inspired by Mexico’s Lake Chapala
A private lakeside estate, oversized vintage-inspired lamps hanging from the trees, a 30-meter candy bar wrapped around a majestic tree trunk, and fireworks reflecting across the water—Mariana and Juan’s Lake Chapala wedding made full use of a place that already meant so much to them. Every part of the day unfolded across the estate, from cocktails beneath historic stone arches to an outdoor reception that shifted naturally from golden hour into an evening lit by […]
A Dolomites Elopement That Started at Lago di Braies and Ended With a Helicopter Mountaintop Picnic
There aren’t many weddings that begin on an empty dock at Lago di Braies and end with champagne and cake on a mountaintop accessible only by helicopter. That’s exactly how Alexa and Logan structured their day. They rented out part of the lake before sunrise, exchanged private vows with nobody else around, then spent the evening having a picnic above the clouds in Northern Italy. The couple traveled from Canada to create a day that […]
Wildflowers, Aspens, and Creek Views Made This Mountain Wedding a Garden Party to Remember
A creek running through the property, towering aspens overhead, and colorful florals inspired by summer wildflowers set the scene for Jordan and Kevin’s celebration at Blackstone Rivers Ranch. After moving to Colorado together in 2022, they quickly realized they wanted to get married there too. They envisioned a colorful, relaxed wedding that would also double as a fun weekend away for the friends and family traveling in to celebrate with them. Their story, however, started […]
Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Made the Most Breathtaking Backdrop for This Costa Rica Elopement
Sometimes, all it takes is one slightly awkward question to change everything. Lourdes and Luis first met at a college party, where Luis complimented Lourdes on her hair. The interaction was brief and neither of them thought much of it at the time. Later that same night, they unexpectedly ran into each other again at a local pizzeria. Looking for a way to start a conversation, Luis asked Lourdes for the time, despite already wearing […]
This Scotland Elopement Swapped the Highlands for The Most Charming City Bookstore Ceremony
For many couples planning a Scottish elopement, the first images that come to mind are misty mountains, dramatic Highland landscapes, and iconic tourist spots. But for Rita and Alex, a quieter and more personal experience felt much more like them. The Salt Lake City couple traveled across the UK with Rita’s immediate family, turning their wedding into part of a larger adventure together. Instead of planning an elaborate event from afar, they focused on creating […]
A Lush Jungle Wedding in Tulum With Art Nouveau Glamour and Cirque du Soleil Energy
Long before Yulia met Dean, she had fallen in love with Tulum—the jungle, the ocean, Mexican culture, and especially its music scene. By the time Dean proposed, Yulia had already spent years picturing herself getting married in Tulum. That felt fitting for a couple whose story began because of music in the first place. Believe it or not, Yulia and Dean met at a nightclub in Philadelphia while seeing one of their favorite DJs perform. […]