Sometimes, all it takes is one slightly awkward question to change everything. Lourdes and Luis first met at a college party, where Luis complimented Lourdes on her hair. The interaction was brief and neither of them thought much of it at the time. Later that same night, they unexpectedly ran into each other again at a local pizzeria. Looking for a way to start a conversation, Luis asked Lourdes for the time, despite already wearing […]
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This Scotland Elopement Swapped the Highlands for The Most Charming City Bookstore Ceremony
For many couples planning a Scottish elopement, the first images that come to mind are misty mountains, dramatic Highland landscapes, and iconic tourist spots. But for Rita and Alex, a quieter and more personal experience felt much more like them. The Salt Lake City couple traveled across the UK with Rita’s immediate family, turning their wedding into part of a larger adventure together. Instead of planning an elaborate event from afar, they focused on creating […]
A Lush Jungle Wedding in Tulum With Art Nouveau Glamour and Cirque du Soleil Energy
Long before Yulia met Dean, she had fallen in love with Tulum—the jungle, the ocean, Mexican culture, and especially its music scene. By the time Dean proposed, Yulia had already spent years picturing herself getting married in Tulum. That felt fitting for a couple whose story began because of music in the first place. Believe it or not, Yulia and Dean met at a nightclub in Philadelphia while seeing one of their favorite DJs perform. […]
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 […]
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 […]