For Eryn and Vance, the appeal of eloping was simple: it gave them the chance to focus on each other. “We met in a way that felt completely natural, and from the beginning, everything just felt easy,” they shared. What started as something simple grew into a partnership where they became each other’s constant. That led them to Oahu’s North Shore for a Hawaii elopement, where dramatic landscapes, shifting weather, and quiet moments together set […]
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An Immersive and Sacred Cenote Wedding in Tulum
When Mel and Kim met at a St. Vincent concert, neither of them expected they’d eventually end up together, planning a wedding from a Sprinter van while traveling across the United States. They spent two years as friends before realizing there was something more between them. Once they started dating, the next decade seemed to fly by. “From the beginning, it felt like we had been best friends our whole lives,” they shared. “It felt […]
A Classic and Minimalist Tuscany Wedding Among the Olive Groves of Artimino
Before there was an Artimino wedding surrounded by olive groves and Tuscan sunsets, there was a DM. Four years ago, Daniel sent Yasmin a message. Since then, they haven’t gone a single day without talking. Their first date happened in secret on June 16, 2020, a date that later became their lucky number. Less than two weeks later, Daniel asked her to be his girlfriend. “I brought the chaos; he brought the calm,” Yasmin says […]
A Modern, Textured Alt-Bridal Editorial at Calgary’s Fortuna’s Row
When Junebug vendor OM Wedding Storytelling began planning this modern romantic styled shoot, the goal was surprisingly simple: create something different. Photographer Montse Zavala wanted to move away from the wedding inspiration she was seeing around her and create a look that felt modern, romantic, slightly vintage, and a little unexpected. She started with the idea of an alternative bride and built the shoot one detail at a time. The jewelry. The dress. The braid. […]
A Barefoot Beach Wedding at Golden Hour in Nosara, Costa Rica
By the time Zoe and Pete exchanged vows on the beach at Restaurante La Luna had already become woven into their relationship. The destination had hosted family vacations, memorable trips together, and Pete’s proposal on Playa Guiones. Choosing it as the setting for their Nosara, Costa Rica wedding felt less like a decision and more like the natural next chapter. Their story began on a November night in Aspen when mutual friends introduced them at […]
2026 Best of the Best Destination Photos: Honorable Mention
Yesterday, we revealed the 50 images that made up our 2026 Best of the Best Destination Photo Collection, and the response was fantastic. But here’s the thing about a contest that draws thousands of submissions from photographers all over the world: exceptional work doesn’t stop at 50. Today, we’re sharing the photos that came so close. Our 2026 Honorable Mention Collection is made up of 30 images that moved us, stopped us mid-scroll, and reminded […]
A Wine Country Wedding With Filipino and Japanese Traditions Woven Throughout
Ailyn and Jonathan wanted a wedding that felt elegant without being overly formal. They envisioned a celebration where Filipino and Japanese traditions could blend naturally with colorful florals, great food, family heirlooms, and the relaxed atmosphere of Napa Valley. Their wine country wedding at Brindare Napa brought all of those elements together in a way that felt personal and welcoming. Their story began through a mutual friend while planning a birthday party. Ailyn was helping […]
A Vibrant Indian-Jewish Wedding Weekend at NIZUC Resort & Spa in Cancun
Annie and Rishi met through mutual friends during a night out in Brooklyn. Years later, they found themselves planning a wedding weekend that would bring together Punjabi and Jewish traditions, family history, and guests traveling from New York, San Francisco, and beyond. They knew from the beginning that they wanted more than a single-day celebration. Their vision was a luxury destination wedding weekend where every event felt distinct while still reflecting who they are as […]
An Impossibly Romantic Stonepine Estate Wedding in Carmel Valley
Bridget and Courtney’s love story started at a Lady Gaga-themed drag show at a queer bar in Austin, Texas. Their friend groups happened to overlap that night at Cheer Up Charlie’s, and Bridget asked Courtney on a date the very next day. They’ve been together ever since, building a relationship filled with laughter, great food, and memorable experiences. The biggest challenge wasn’t deciding on colors or decor. It was finding a way to bring together […]
Heartwarming Spring Wedding in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina
For Lindsey and Santi, the most important part of wedding planning wasn’t building a packed timeline or elaborate production. It was creating a space where everyone they loved could gather together and celebrate. After meeting on the first day of freshman year in college, their relationship grew steadily over the years before eventually bringing them to a spring wedding weekend in North Carolina. “We met on the first day of class our freshman year of […]
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