Hawai‘i had already become part of Ellie and Kyle’s story long before their wedding day. After years of growing up near each other in New Jersey, staying connected through long-distance, and finding their way through different cities and seasons of life, they eventually began their next chapter together on O‘ahu. So when it came time to get married, choosing the Four Seasons O’ahu felt personal in more ways than one. “Our nearly 7 years as […]
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Wedding Ideas: Real Weddings
This Kitschy Vegas-Inspired Elopement at Lovesick Chapel Was Planned in Just 30 Days
What does it look like to throw out every expectation and just follow your instincts? For Natalie and Christian, it meant planning a wedding in 30 days, keeping it a secret, and saying “I do” in a way that felt completely their own at San Diego’s own Lovesick Chapel. They met in 2021, during that strange, in-between phase of the pandemic when everything felt a little uncertain and a little more open. What started as […]
A Riva Boat Arrival, Black-Tie Style, and Lake Views: This Villa Porta Vow Renewal Had It All
What started as a casual connection at 14 turned into something much bigger for JaTaun and Cameron. Years after growing up on the same street, a single date at Cozy Mel’s in El Segundo changed everything. “We have literally been inseparable ever since,” they shared. That kind of history doesn’t ask for anything overdone. It asks for something intentional—and for them, that meant planning a Villa Porta vow renewal. After traveling through Lake Como and […]
An Elegant Minimalist Wedding in Syracuse Woven with Indian Tradition
Some weddings start with a checklist. Others begin with a feeling you can’t quite put into words yet. For Rylie and Joshua, their wedding in Syracuse came down to a simple idea: keep things refined, intentional, and true to who they are. They leaned toward soft color, clean lines, and venues that already had presence, letting those elements guide the day instead of layering on more. Their story came together just as naturally. They had […]
Celtic Handfasting and Clifftop Vows in this Elopement on Ireland’s Wild Edge
Allyson and Emily’s wedding took place along Ireland’s rugged coastline, where the Cliffs of Moher set the tone for a celebration that felt both intimate and deeply personal. Surrounded by a small group of loved ones, they exchanged vows in a setting that spoke for itself, with a meaningful celtic handfasting at the heart of it all. Their story didn’t start with perfect timing, but with shared change. “Both of us had been through a […]
A Nature-Inspired Adirondack Mountain Wedding in Lake Placid, New York
Molly and Andrew’s wedding vision was simple but deeply intentional: to create a day that felt connected to the landscape, not layered on top of it. Set in Lake Placid, their Adirondack Mountain wedding unfolded across two private properties, beginning with a ceremony at the bride’s family home and continuing with a tented celebration nearby. With Junebug vendor Placid Planner Weddings guiding the process and sharing insight into the day, the celebration came together that […]
Texas Set the Tone for This Hill Country Wedding at Camp Lucy
Jennifer didn’t wait for an introduction. Spotting Benjamin at an event before a basketball game, she walked up and asked if he liked the symphony. It caught him off guard, but that small moment set everything in motion. A few months later, after finally going on their first date, things clicked in a way that felt easy from the start. That same sense of ease carried into their wedding at Camp Lucy, where a full […]
Heirlooms, a Green VW Bus, and a Tennessee Farm: This Couple Built Their Wedding from the Things They Love
What does it look like when a wedding comes together from the things a couple already loves? For Caitlyn and Forrest, their vintage farm wedding in Tennessee answered that question in the most natural way. Set on Caitlyn’s family farm and filled with heirlooms, handmade pieces, and familiar details, everything about it felt honest to who they are as a couple Their story started just as unexpectedly. “It was truly love at first sight,” Caitlyn […]
This Wedding Photographer Planned Her Dream Wedding Under the Trees at Her Home in Ontario
Jennifer and Jason first met at a music festival in 2015 and briefly dated before going their separate ways. Years later, after traveling, building careers, and figuring out what they truly wanted, they found their way back to each other through a friend’s Instagram post. “I think our time apart really allowed us to grow and change into the adults that we are now,” Jennifer shared. What followed moved quickly, but with clarity. They spent […]
A Candlelit Night Wedding in the Renovated Ruins of Merida’s Hacienda Tamchen
Carol and Dan always knew they wanted a wedding that felt intimate and connected to its surroundings. They found exactly that in Merida, where historic charm and quiet elegance naturally set the tone. Their story began in the most unassuming way. Although they worked in the same building, they were little more than familiar faces passing each other in the halls until one day, a chance encounter at the office snack machine changed everything. What […]
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