Before there was a proposal, Sara and Austyn often spoke about creating a wedding that would feel unhurried, intentional, and focused on meaningful time with loved ones. That idea took form in the French countryside during their pastel dinner party celebration at Chateau Allure du Lac, where soft color, thoughtful details, and relaxed elegance defined the week. The two met on Hinge and quickly knew they felt at ease together. “We were really comfortable right […]
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Antique Shop By Day, Event Venue by Night: A Unique Chicago Warehouse Wedding
From a slippery first date on an icy January night to a packed dance floor filled with tinsel wedding wands, Jessica and David’s love story feels like something out of a rom-com. They met on an online dating site, and before they even said hello, Jessica asked David if he had seen her wipe out on the ice outside the restaurant. “To this day, we joke that I literally and figuratively ‘broke the ice’ on […]
A Magical Jewish Celebration at One of Our Favorite Mexico City Venues
Golden light, towering florals, and the sound of live music drifting through a historic courtyard set the tone for Gabriela and Karl’s unforgettable celebration at this breathtaking Mexico City wedding venue. Their celebration was not just a single day, but a meaningful chapter in a love story shaped over years and cities. Although they shared the same summer camp and university, their real connection began later, when Gabriela was living in New York and […]
Colorful Destination Wedding at Cabo’s Acre Los Agaves
Bright florals, warm color, and a sense of ease defined Liza and Nate’s celebration at Acre Los Agaves. They envisioned a wedding that felt alive and joyful, where the natural landscape played as much of a role as the celebration itself. The couple met in New York City and went on their first date in the East Village, where “things felt clear and easy.” Their relationship unfolded through laughter, partnership, and shared values, eventually leading […]
Step Into Downtown Chicago for This City Hall Wedding
For Julia and Alberto, a city hall wedding in downtown Chicago wasn’t about choosing the fastest option. It was about choosing the people who mattered most. Their story began back in 2016 when they met at work, both part of the same engineering department. Julia, an architect, and Alberto, an engineer, first crossed paths professionally before life eventually brought them back together in a much more personal way. After migrating from Venezuela to Argentina, they […]
Unforgettable Industrial Wedding at an Abandoned Spanish Train Station
Sixteen years after meeting while studying in a city library, Marina and Jona planned a wedding that mirrored the calm, intentional way they have always lived their lives together. Now based in Madrid with their dog, Vermut, they chose La Estacion, an abandoned Spanish train station as the setting for their day. With handmade elements, candlelit spaces, and touches woven from their shared history, their celebration turned into an intimate weekend filled with memory, […]
A Romantic Sunrise Elopement on the Shores of Lake Orta
At sunrise on a quiet dock in northern Italy, Alana and Travis found themselves in a moment that felt entirely their own. Their intimate Lake Orta elopement centered on stillness, romance, and intention, exactly the atmosphere they had hoped for from the very beginning. But their story began long before that peaceful morning. “We always say we are so glad our first date didn’t work out,” they shared. After Travis first reached out to Alana […]
A Modern Beach Wedding at Conrad Riviera Maya
Drawn to soft, organic details and a setting close to nature, Duncan and Liz chose Conrad Riviera Maya as the backdrop for a celebration that blended earthy textures, romantic mood, and effortless beachside elegance. Their story began in the summer of 2020, when a casual Zoom call at work sparked a quiet connection that grew through late nights in the office, side-chat messages, and playful games of Jenga. What started as a fun, flirty office […]
An Elegant Black-Tie Wedding in a Private Houston Garden
Derrick and Josh’s elegant Houston wedding began long before their walk down the aisle. The two matched on Tinder twice, but it was a rainy first date at Buffalo Bayou Park in 2020 that changed everything. What started as a simple walk turned into hours of conversation, takeout dinner at Derrick’s home, and Josh meeting Pebbles, Derrick’s beloved Cocker Spaniel. “We found each other two separate times on Tinder,” they shared. “We realized we came […]
How Couples Are Using Wedding QR Codes for Photos, RSVPs & Guestbooks (2026 Guide)
There are a few familiar stress points couples encounter during and after wedding planning. You text your cousin three times to confirm whether she’s actually coming. You spend two weeks after the wedding chasing blurry photos from group chats that auto-delete. Your guestbook ends up with 40 variations of “Congratulations!” and one phone number scribbled by accident. But those don’t have to be part of your story. Couples are swapping out scattered tools, paper cards, […]