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Wedding Ideas: Real Weddings

A Hidden Oklahoma Gem Made the Most Stunning Backdrop for an Elegant Spring Wedding

August 6, 2026 | justine

Black-and-white checkered floors, carved stone archways, and spring flowers in shades of purple and pink set the scene for Lexi and Jack’s wedding at Marland Mansion. Gold accents, ornate stonework, and grand hallways became part of the decor without much extra effort. The couple met through a dating app while attending Texas Tech University and quickly settled into the kind of relationship built on laughter and simply enjoying each other’s company. That same approach shaped […]

This Ayana Resort Bali Wedding Went From Breezy Cliffside Ceremony to Retro Theater Reception

August 4, 2026 | justine

A cliffside ceremony overlooking Jimbaran Bay, colored smoke drifting into the sky after the first kiss, and a reception that swapped tropical scenery for a retro-inspired theater filled with red drapery and candlelight—this Ayana Resort Bali wedding balanced relaxed vacation energy with a party that kept guests dancing long after dinner. Siri and Johnathan built an entire weekend around their guests, from encouraging everyone to embrace a dopamine-colored dress code to designing an interactive welcome […]

When a Master Sommelier Gets Married in the Dolomites, the Wine List Is Just the Beginning

August 2, 2026 | justine

Melissa and Jim’s Hotel La Perla wedding managed to give the wine list equal billing with the mountains surrounding it. Hosted in Corvara with only 40 guests, the celebration traded elaborate themes for exceptional bottles, long meals, and a weekend that gave everyone time to slow down and enjoy the Dolomites. Melissa, the Events Director at Verve Wine Chicago, and Jim, a Master Sommelier, planned the celebration around the things they care about most. Every […]

A Sweet, Summer Cottagecore Wedding at The Inn at Fernbrook Farms

July 31, 2026 | justine

Caroline and Gregory’s cottagecore wedding at Junebug vendor The Inn at Fernbrook Farms captured everything they loved about the English countryside—lush gardens, vintage details, and a relaxed atmosphere that encouraged everyone to slow down and enjoy the day. Set against the backdrop of a working farm, their celebration embraced soft pastel florals, thoughtful heirloom-inspired touches, and meaningful traditions that reflected the life they had already begun building together. What We Love About This Cottagecore Wedding […]

This Wedding at Hacienda San Cristóbal Is a Love Letter to Contemporary Mexican Design

July 29, 2026 | justine

  For Anette and Antonio, their wedding weekend became an introduction to Mexico for the family and friends who had traveled from around the world to celebrate with them. It began with cocktails in the heart of Mexico City’s Historic Center before moving to Hacienda San Cristóbal, where centuries-old adobe walls, regional cuisine, mariachi music, and a traditional charro horse performance welcomed 130 guests over the course of the celebration. Every stop added another layer […]

A Queer Las Vegas Wedding Full of Old Vegas Glamour and Neon Museum Magic

July 27, 2026 | justine

There are countless ways to celebrate in Las Vegas, but Bri and Avery wanted their wedding weekend to show guests the version of the city they had come to love. Their queer Las Vegas wedding traded casino clichés for restored neon signs, Halloween on Fremont Street, a historic midcentury home, and a reception that ended with an unexpected jump into the pool after the final song. The city became part of their story long before […]

A Pink and Olive Wedding with a Speakeasy-Inspired Reception at The Mason in Dallas

July 25, 2026 | justine

A room flip into a speakeasy-inspired reception. A saxophonist setting the tone during cocktail hour. Wedding magazines waiting at every seat. Macy and Marcus packed their wedding day with details that kept guests discovering something new from the ceremony through the last dance at The Mason. Those details weren’t there simply to surprise guests. They reflected the couple’s relationship after reconnecting years following a brief high school romance, with family, hospitality, and plenty of playful […]

This Couple Renovated a 30-Year-Old Family Farm to Host Their Dream Wedding in São Paulo

July 23, 2026 | justine

The family farm in Amparo had been largely untouched for three decades, but instead of booking a traditional venue for their Sao Paulo wedding, Johanna and Murilo decided to restore the property from the ground up. The project became much more than a place to host guests. It gave both sides of their family—coming from Brazil, Germany, and beyond—a reason to gather in one place that would continue to belong to the family long after […]

This Fronton Bucareli Wedding Paired Jaw-Dropping Design With a Day Full of Surprises

July 21, 2026 | justine

There was never a point during Kiana and Hector’s wedding when guests could predict what would happen next. At Fronton Bucareli, each part of the celebration revealed something new, from a courtyard ceremony and a hidden cocktail lounge to a dramatic reception space unveiled behind curtains. Along the way came a donkey named Nacho, a roaming magician, a surprise drag performance, and a dance floor that stayed busy well into the night. That sense of […]

Pastel Florals and Quiet Tulum Elegance at This Hacienda 21 Wedding

July 19, 2026 | justine

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. […]