Some wedding designers begin with a color palette or floral vision. For Junebug vendor Van der Vows, the creative process often starts with the venue itself. When principal designer and owner Chelsea discovered the Portals of the Past tucked inside Golden Gate Park, she saw more than a historic landmark. As the last remaining fragment of a mansion lost to fire and earthquakes, the monument shaped every creative decision that followed. Flowing silk softened its […]
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Wedding Ideas: Locations
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 […]
Southern Charm Meets Industrial Cool at This Downtown Savannah Wedding
When Christina and Tom first crossed paths in high school, they were simply acquaintances growing up in a small town in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. It wasn’t until nearly a decade later, when they both happened to be back home and joined a friend for drinks, that they finally got to know each other. “We talked to each other all night long, we hit it off right away,” Christina shared. Not long after, they both moved […]
Nature Did All the Work at This Rustic Mountain Wedding in the Eastern Sierra
Amber and Andrew’s celebration began long before they exchanged vows. Guests gathered for days of boating, live music, campfires, and time spent together in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, creating an experience that felt more like a getaway with family and friends than a traditional wedding. The location played a big role in that. The couple chose to host their Eastern Sierra wedding in a region that had been part of their relationship for years. They […]
This North Shore Oahu Wedding Is the Most Cinematic Hawaii Elopement We’ve Ever Featured
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Sleek Emerald, Black, and Gold Wedding at Wedgewood Weddings at The Headquarters
For Omani and Noel, the vision was always clear: a wedding that felt elegant, welcoming, and effortlessly put together. Black, emerald green, and gold set the tone for the day, bringing a rich, classic look to every part of the celebration. Their wedding at Wedgewood Weddings at The Headquarters balanced sleek design with family-centered moments, creating a day that looked polished without losing its warmth. The couple met on Tinder and quickly realized how easily […]
A Candlelit Evening Ceremony Surrounded by Family in Hocking Hills Ohio
Julia and Adam’s relationship started quietly. After years of crossing paths professionally, one conversation turned into a connection neither of them walked away from. “We had a conversation one day and never stopped talking after that,” Julia shared. “He became my best friend.” Over time, that friendship carried them through major changes in life and parenthood. Through difficult seasons, Julia says Adam became their family’s “Oak Tree,” showing up with consistency, patience, and care. It […]
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