When avid sailors Elizabeth and Kristen decided to tie the knot, it only made sense to incorporate nautical details into their wedding. The glowing couple got ready for the big day on separate boats, had a first look on the dock and had navy details woven throughout.
Because their home state of Nebraska didn't yet have marriage equality, Trisha and Giovana traveled to neighboring Iowa to tie the knot in an intimate ceremony at Jasper Winery.
Setting up a carnival-themed celebration in their own backyard, guests enjoyed popcorn, lemonade and candy stands that were homemade by the brides and Jennifer's dad. The talented soonlyweds also DIYed their own backyard Scrabble, checker boards, cornhole, Chinese lanterns, ring toss and more -- there was certainly no shortage of entertainment. "We are a very playful couple so we wanted a relaxed environment for our guests," says Amanda.
It was important for Serena and Melissa to celebrate their beloved city, infusing their day with subway-inspired elements and taking photos at the foot of the iconic bridges, captured by Calvina Photography. The result was a love letter to New York and to each other.
The amazing photography team at Meew Meew Studios captured the smiles, kisses and laughter during the Maui beach ceremony at a private rental and then their 20 guests (all wearing white at the brides' request) enjoyed an intimate al fresco dinner party celebration, with a dreamy oceanfront view, natch.
With the nationwide marriage equality ruling taking place just one week before, there was an even heightened sense of celebration for Jodi and Kenzi's sweet celebration in Birmingham, Ala.
Hinting of the glamour days of Vegas, this inspiration shoot coordinated by Orchestrated Stylized Shoots and Green Orchid Events is filled with gilded accents, rich colors and chic fashion, all beautifully capture by Bit of Ivory Photography.
The urban vibe in Sarah and Stephanie's wedding at Kentucky's New Riff distillery feels positively fresh against the old bourbon-making tradition.
Inspired by this summer's Supreme Court marriage equality ruling, this talented Southern California team of creatives dreamt up an inspiration shoot filled with unique details, from a striped wedding dress (yes!), ladder altar and denim textiles.
Friends and family were treated to a hospitable experience with amazing food, flowing drinks and enchanting decor. Lark Creative helped the brides pull off a soiree that was incredibly personable (coffee details abound!) while Brett Alison captured the essence and emotion.
By Shannen Hofheimer | Photography by Altar Image Photography On their wedding day, Charena and Melissa took pleasure and fulfillment...
Anna and Elise's Brooklyn wedding was brought to life with a few of our favorites (Tinsel & Twine! The Wythe Hotel! Heather Phelps-Lipton Photography!) and their love is made up of elements -- respect, trust, compatibility -- that is the perfect formula for happily ever after.
Meagan and Chrissy's intimate celebration at Wickham Park log cabin in Manchester, Conn., was infused with DIY details and laidback style filled with love and warmth.
The ease and genuine happiness that Linsey and Nicky felt on their wedding day, effortlessly depicted by Amy Ann Photography, makes our hearts smile. Our California gals returned to their roots in Columbus, Ohio for their big day, joyously celebrated on a sunny Saturday in mid-September.
Our beautiful, blushing brides, Katie and Nina, effortlessly combined the vintage glam of the 1920s with the natural beauty of Leonard Lake Reserve in Redwood Valley, Calif., on throughout their wedding weekend this past June.
By celebrating at the quintessential San Francisco restaurant Foreign Cinema, Kai and Alisha were able to bring their modern-glam dinner party vision to life with the help of Jubilee Lau Events.
Val and Jean enjoy a relaxed engagement shoot captured by Sarah Brianne Photography, surrounded by wooded nature and beautiful memories of dog walks and romance.
As if a rainbow-themed wedding could get any more awesome, Jessica and Courtney's special day was sprinkled with details giving nods to marriage equality and the way they met (which you know we're suckers for). And thanks to Samantha Lauren Photogarphie's brilliant eye, the emotions, colors and fun just pop off the page.
Jennifer and Caroline put a punchy Mexican spin on the popular rustic wedding trend, with bright pops of color and even a mariachi band to make their party less like a barn dance and more like a fiesta!
When your venue is only accessible via chairlift, you know the view is going to be amazing. Angie and Danielle tied the knot at the Colorado rustic ski resort Arapahoe Basin (one of the first couples to do so!) in a ceremony that was picture-perfect.
The (technical) newlyweds traveled to Hawaii to say their "I dos" in ceremony fashion, complete with heirloom jewelry, a dream dress and intimate beachside moments captured by Katie Brewer of KB Digital Designs.
Eloping is one of the most romantic things a couple can do: intimate, low-key and simply about the love between two people, nothing more. It's all the more special when you're able to do so during one of Manhattan's most picturesque seasons armed with a few loved ones, which is exactly what newlyweds Lara and Reggie did.
For their engagement shoot, Elena and Lindsey strolled through their Brooklyn neighborhood as Alexis June Weddings documented their love with her lens. Slow dances in front of bold, colorful graffiti backdrops, light-filled kisses on "their" bench and Champagne toasts are just the icing on the cake for this session.
Sara and Melanie's engagement shoot is gorgeous at first glance, with a beachy vibe that normally wouldn't come to mind when you think of a Texas backdrop. However, Sara and Melanie are just that kind of couple: their story is full of unexpected twists, practical romanticism, and the ability to put a positive spin on anything. Once you hear their story, the pictures, beautifully taken by Melissa Claire Photography, become even more enchanting.
Brooke and Emmy traveled from Ohio to San Francisco to legally wed in San Fran's majestic City Hall.
Seven family members and friends surrounded Nellie and Theresa in celebration of their eternal commitment to one another on May 9, 2014. At this intimate wedding in the beautiful mountains of Colorado the couple laughed, cried and most importantly, honored their new life together. “It was reflective of us and what was truly important to us,” Theresa says.
Since June is Pride Month, we decided to do a roundup of the most fabulous rainbow wedding- and party-related things we could find. Here in New York City, Pride Week is in full swing, so we’ve had plenty of inspiration.
BHDLN has introduced same-sex friendly chair banners, sweethearts' forks, wedding flutes and newly minted chair signs.
A romance that was 12 years in the making, Nelli and Lina traveled from their Wisconsin home to neighboring Minnesota where marriage equality is celebrated to tie the knot at a lakeside property that created an incredible backdrop to their decorated altar.
Surrounded by 25 loved ones and dressed in colorful Indian garb, Kate and Kerstin exchanged vows in a heartfelt Buddhist ceremony. The images captured by Samantha Ong shows the pure joy and love that was in the room and how much it meant for Kate, Kerstin and the rest of their family to make their 11-year relationship official through marriage.
With the Pacific Northwest winds blowing their hair and the Seattle skyline as their backdrop, Arizona-based couple Natalie and Meagan exchanged vows on the very spot Natalie had proposed months earlier. Their intimate ferry ceremony in front of 10 of their closest loved ones was filled with color, love and laughter. Once they returned to their home city of Flagstaff, Ariz., they celebrated with a casual yet classic reception at one of their favorite downtown restaurants.