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 […]
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 […]
This Chic Sicilian Destination Wedding Could Easily Pass for a Fashion Editorial
When Olivia and Micah started planning their Sicilian destination wedding, they weren’t trying to recreate anything they’d seen before. What they wanted was simple but intentional: something timeless, relaxed, and deeply connected to place. Set at the historic seaside Tonnara di Scopello, their multi-day celebration blended classic style, meaningful details, and a guest-first mindset that made the entire weekend feel more like a shared vacation than a traditional wedding. Their story began unexpectedly. Olivia was […]
A Richly Romantic Red Wedding Editorial Set in Italy
Deep red tones, candlelight, and historic architecture come together in this romantic wedding editorial set in Italy. Instead of soft pastels and airy neutrals, the creative direction focused on wine, burgundy, and grape hues to create a mood that feels confident, expressive, and modern. Set at Villa Bossi near the lake, the concept was intentionally bold. “The idea was rooted in romance, but with a contemporary edge,” Catia Soares Photography shared. “We wanted to move […]
Fall Wedding at Cavallo Point Lodge with a Golden Gate Bridge Cameo
When Heewon and Jimmy began planning their fall wedding at Cavallo Point Lodge, they weren’t just looking for a scenic backdrop. They wanted a setting that felt personal, reflected their life in San Francisco, and gave their traveling guests a true sense of place—bonus points for a Golden Gate Bridge cameo. Their story started thanks to mutual friends playing matchmaker. “After we met, we found out we literally lived three blocks away from each other […]