Captured & submitted by Marshall Arts Photography One day shy of the two-year anniversary of their first date, Cherise and Jeremy welcomed family and friends to celebrate their wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia at The Inn at Darden for their University of Virginia wedding on the north grounds! Cherise had just graduated from UVA’s medical school the weekend before, and so the campus holds a very special meaning for the couple. THE PROPOSAL Jeremy and Cherise were enjoying a trip to Paris and climbed the 669 stairs to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower on their first night. After completing their mission, they sought out someone who spoke English to document their accomplishment. Little did Cherise know, but when she turned around from handing her camera to the stranger for the photo, Jeremy had already dropped to one knee to …

Photos and story by Amanda Gibson Photography Christina and Chris had tried to make their wedding day work, but life got in the way more than once. In the end, they decided to elope at a local park on the lake with just the two of them.

Photos and story by Kimberly Harrell Photography Jacey and Jacob had their Hidden Pines Wedding this week! Ring the bells because this is a match made in heaven and has been in the works since 5th grade! (Cue all the heart emojis) Carson, the best man, told of how these two exchanged gifts that year and how his big brother gave Jacey earrings even though she didn’t have pierced ears. “Real Smooth” Carson quipped “Glad she gave you another chance” They said I do at Hidden Pines Chapel in Highland Village. I loved the pops of color splashed throughout their ceremony and reception. The chapel where they had their ceremony is absolutely breathtaking! Light-colored walls, high ceilings, huge windows, amazing light, gorgeous florals everywhere- it’s a total dream! They even managed to look great despite a freak thunderstorm! Nothing could …

Photos captured by Summer Brooke Photography Submitted by Tier & Co. The focus of this shoot was to really focus on the intimacy between the couple and portray that through the décor and the photography. The couple actually had to cancel their reception due to COVID, so they didn’t have any sort of real wedding photos to look back on. Once I found this out, I was so glad that we were able to give them some true wedding photos signifying their love and how special their wedding day still could be!

Captured and submitted by Adam and Keli Photography Mary and Marc met in college and a romance started to form. This love story is one that’s been in the making for years and what a sweet day to watch (finally) happen. This was a day for the books, truly. Mary and Marc are so incredibly sweet and madly in love. Mary was a stunning Bride and is just as sweet as can be. They had their wedding ceremony at the beautiful St. Francis de Sales Church. Mary and Marc’s family and friends were just the most wonderful group to be surrounded by and the whole day was just touching moment after touching moment. Mary’s dad’s toast didn’t leave a dry eye in the house. Telling us just what battles we don’t know others are fighting. They closed out the evening …

Photos and story by Paul Douda Photography Travel bugs a.k.a. Jordan & Mirtza have spent their relationship traveling the world together. They have seen so many sites and Jordan even planned a romantic scavenger hunt around Italy to propose to Mirtza. Being from Louisiana, Jordan & Mirtza had never been to San Diego but have always loved the ocean and the idea of having an intimate seaside wedding with their closest family and friends. It was beautiful to see how many people traveled across the country to witness their special day. Especially during a pandemic! Instead of a traditional guest book, they opted for their guests to sign a globe which they will use to plan future trips and wives. Jordan and Mirtza hosted a simple and beautiful wedding overlooking Sunset Cliffs followed by a reception dinner at the historic …

Photos and story by Quamina Image Ghartey of Events By Lady J, and Floral Designer, Patricia Sterling of Sincerely PS Events and Design, along with a talented team of industry partners. The combination of fall scenery with beautiful details of bold and vibrant colors added a touch of sophistication to the shoot. We fell in love with a beautiful bold orange chair and built the theme of the shoot around it. We combined bold color palettes of orange, dusty blue, light blue, gray, and accented it with gold. With the autumn weather, we thought we could emphasize the scene by setting up a chic table with an autumnal and glamorous touch. We played with autumn colors in the flowers, invitations, menu cards, and custom macaroons to emphasize the look. To add to the shoot we incorporated a whiskey and cigar …

Photos by Tracy Townsend Photography Story by The Event Company Lyndsey & Landon are Bethune-Cookman University college sweethearts. They got engaged in December 2019 and wanted to wait until Lyndsey graduated from grad school before they were married. June 5th was just after she was due to graduate. Wedding plans were in the works when Covid-19 hit. Lyndsey and Landon made the decision to postpone their wedding to December 2020. They then decided that even though the wedding moved to December that it was important to them to move forward with that date (this decision was made two weeks before the date). The plan was to do a small vow exchange in a small neighborhood park. I reached out to some local friendors who willingly offered their services. This included a full video production livestream from Omarvelous Productions through Facebook …

Story by The Diva Wedding Planner Photos by B & S Photography Shauntavia met Jamie in the 10th grade. He came to her hometown (Hemingway, SC ) with his cousin for a girls and boys basketball camp, he was already out of school just trying to find his way, came down just to help his cousin with the camp. From the Bride:  I was all into basketball and did not even have boys on my mind. So, Jamie approached me and asked me for my number. At first, I was like nope, I don’t want any boyfriend and he was like okay cool. The next day at camp Jamie asked again, and once again I turned him down. Jamie was determined to get my number so, he asked again, and I finally gave it to him on the last day …

Story and photos by Haley Shandro of Shandro Photo When Shanika and Abir met, Abir was working as an intern at the Royal Brisbane Hospital in Brisbane, Australia in the Psychiatry ward, and Shanika had just started her Psychiatry placement as a third-year medical student in the same ward. Their impressions of each other when they first met were quite the opposite of how they actually feel about each other now. However, their senior colleagues felt that they had a ‘natural chemistry’ and that chemistry developed into a relationship a year later, once they got to know each other better outside of work. Abir proposed on Shanika’s birthday weekend. He surprised her by organizing a romantic date night at the Stanford Plaza in Brisbane, which is situated near the Brisbane River and the Botanical Gardens. The evening started off with …

Photos and story by Ariel Moriah Photography Shai and Jacob’s romantic waterfront garden wedding was an absolute dream! Located in the heart of Virginia, these college sweethearts tackled all obstacles of the pandemic and celebrated their love with their closest family and friends! Shai and Jacob Q&A: Q: Let’s start at the beginning. How did you two first meet? A: Jacob and I met at the beginning of our first year at the University of Virginia. We were both attending an event for a Christian fellowship called Cru. Even though we met during the first week of classes, our friendship truly began later that year, and we didn’t start dating until the Spring of our third year. Q: What makes your relationship special? Tell us some things that you both value in your time together. What makes your relationship unique? …

Story and photos by Cortnie Dee Photography This styled shoot was one for the books – we don’t do anything small! I wanted something eclectic and celebratory, joyful and wild…and thus, we landed on a neon, black-light wedding styled shoot. So much glow, so much sass!

Story by Platinum Label Weddings LLC Photos by Palmetto Duo Tatiana a beautiful Haitian-American rich in both her Haitian and American culture and Christian faith weds Indrit an Albanian immigrant whose family is strong in their Muslim beliefs. It was beautiful to watch these two families blend their cultures together at their children’s wedding, proving LOVE WIN’S  every time.

Story by 9 Lives Designs Photos by Stephanie Lagares Photography LLC This couple decided to get married in the Spring of 2020 despite all the chaos in the world. In these times we have to get creative and that’s exactly what this couple did. Not only did Radiance and Anthony show how strong their love is by getting married during a global pandemic, they did it with stormtroopers and a Mandalorian! Baby Yoda even made an appearance! It was an intimate ceremony and family members and friends that couldn’t be there logged in on Zoom and were able to watch the whole wedding and even celebrate after. It was truly a unique wedding that proved love has no limits. Photography: Stephanie Lagares, Stephanie Lagares Photography LLC Wedding Design + Decor: Megan Morrison, 9 Lives Designs Food Displays + Table Floral …

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By Rebecca Jones Yes, you can have a beautiful and meaningful wedding this year! 2020 cannot take away your celebration of love. In fact, 2020 couples have embraced the new concept of the micro wedding.  For those couples who decide to get married this year, micro weddings have become increasingly popular. Micro weddings are smaller in size, usually with a guest count that’s in line with local guidelines. Although your wedding has shrunk in the number of guests, it doesn’t mean you have to skimp on the opulence or details. In fact, a micro wedding can be your dream wedding. Go for Fine Dining A large majority of the wedding budget is traditionally spent on catering. But with a smaller wedding and a smaller guest list, your budget has opened up considerably. With that freedom, consider offering more of a …

Story by Couture Events, LLC Photos by Creative Images Photography Reunited and it feels so good! These two can say that fate and destiny have been bringing them together for the past 20 years.  Troy and Javetta met through a mutual friend 20 years ago through passing and never thought they would ever meet again until 6 months later they would cross each other paths.  Being young the two dated for 1 year and then they decided to go their separate ways but remained friends for over 10 years.  Through a difficult for Javetta with the passing of her great aunt, Troy contacted Javetta to give his condolences and the two have been together ever since. Javetta & Troy have maintained a friendship for the past 20 years that make their union more of a blessing to be with the …

Story and photos by Have Heart Photography “I love You, I know” Ryan and Cody’s unique ‘May 4th’ ( Be with you) was not your average Cape May wedding! Apart from both their fun-loving and laid back personalities, Husband to-be-, Cody arranged some pretty amazing surprises for his bride, Ryan. This Cape May native family really knew how to celebrate their marriage, their way. Before the couple married at the gorgeous Star of the Sea in Cape May, they privately got ready at separate locations in Cape May. Cody wore a light grey suit with a dark grey vest brown shoes and a navy bow tie and Ryan went to Free Love Bridal in West Cape May, for her dress and bridesmaids attire. Opting to skip the first look, we met the couple at the church for their ceremony. After …

Story and photos by Lavan Photography – How and when did you meet Jayden and I met at Uni, on a night out at the pub, I caught him looking over at me and thought he was cute! We exchanged numbers and messaged one another over the summer break and started dating the following year. – How he popped the question? My sister was living over in the UK and I had gone over to visit her. On my arrival home, Jayden picked me up from the airport. I knew something was up as I had asked him to stop at MacDonald’s so I could get some fries. He totally forgot and drove past the big M. When we arrived home he told me to wait outside as he had found something in his cupboard when I was away (we …

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Story by Lauren Alexander Weddings, Events, Design & Styling Photos by Jennifer Jane Photography This shoot has been something that I have wanted to do for a while now, and talking with other suppliers in the industry it was evident that this was a favorite theme. I wanted to bring together suppliers from all over the South West to showcase their beautiful hand-crafted work and highlight true talent in supporting small businesses with a bespoke end goal. I wanted to use the beauty and simplicity of the scenery of Bath and the iconic influence from the Georgian period, of course linking to Jane Austen. We wanted to showcase two main looks for our Bride and Groom, a more traditional look that would have been rather ‘Austen’ then a second look which was a more modern take on the theme.

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