Browse through some of our favorite real weddings:
Aliana and David: New York, New York
Aliana and David said their vows at the Rainbow Room sixty-five stories above Manhattan, against a backdrop of breathtaking views of the city as the sun slowly sank, lending a rosy glow to the majestic city.
Susan and Peter: Hunt, Texas
Susan and Peter's marriage celebration at a summer camp was everything they'd hoped it would be: informal and relaxing, with touches of Texas and memories of childhood.
Eleanor and Rodney: Green Farms, Connecticut
Eleanor and Rodney said their vows on a Sunday-afternoon at Eleanor's family's summer home in Green Farms, Connecticut on a plush green backyard overlooking the Long Island Sound.
Michelle and Maziar: Charles City, Iowa
Michelle and Maziar hosted two ceremonies: an American wedding under a tree in the back yard of Michelle's family farm, and an Iranian ceremony in the front yard conducted in Farsi.
Tasha and Sander: Madline Island, Wisconsin
Tasha and Sander's wedding was held on scenic Madeline island, off the northern coast of Wisconsin.
Shannon and Nathan: Syria, Virginia
Shannon and Nathan had a relaxed country wedding on a guest ranch and farm in Virginia. The night ended with their family and friends dancing until midnight under a starry autumn sky.
Lenore and Lawrence: New York, New York
Lenore and Lawrence planned a magical city wedding to rival a fairy tale.
Alanna and Benjamin: Morristown, New Jersey
Alanna and Benjamin infused their Orthodox Jewish ceremony with a bold, fresh style and colored the event with artistic flourishes.
Hannah and Charlie: Inverness, California
Hannah and Charlie's casual outdoor wedding at Hannah's great-aunt's home was not unlike a family reunion.
Sheila and Steve: Costa Mesa, California
Sheila Yun and Steve Shigekawa's wedding combined the cultures of Japan, Korea, and Hawaii, and also gave a glamorous nod to old Hollywood.
Wendy and Scott: Sandusky, Ohio
When Wendy, a professional baker, married Scott, they used homegrown inspiration to create a magical wedding. And in a bit of a twist, Wendy, who makes gorgeous wedding cakes, opted instead for pie.
Liezel and Christopher: Chicago, Illinois
This couple's May wedding in Chicago had everyone enchanted. From the ceremony to the reception, the celebration was filled with personal details -- right down to a special cocktail that was a surprise from the bride to the groom.
Theresa and Jon: Saratoga Springs, New York
Theresa and Jon borrowed from Saratoga Springs' racing heritage for their wedding's theme: Horses, trophies, and the track���s signature colors (red and white) found their way into all the details, as did Theresa's love of vintage wallpaper and ribbon.
Susan and James: Nassau, Bahamas
Susan and James' wedding combined classic New York elegance with the dreaminess of the jewel-toned Caribbean.
Sophie and Jason: St-Bertrand-de-Comminges, France
An international romance born in downtown Manhattan leads to a quaintly rustic wedding in a medieval village in southern France.
Maria and Robert: Sunriver, Oregon
Maria and Robert's October wedding took advantage of the beautiful landscape of Oregon, incorporating evergreens, roaring fires, and other warm details into their celebration.
Kary and Terry: Bel Air, California
Influenced by the Hotel Bel-Air's nostalgic Hollywood ambiance, Kary and Terry got married on a beautiful June day before 100 guests.
Jocelyn and Christopher: Brooklyn, New York
Held at the Prospect Park Audubon Center in Brooklyn, Jocelyn and Christopher's wedding focused on the family.
Robin and Matt: New York, New York
Robin Rosenthal and Matt Hall's shared passion for love and laughter was reflected in their easy-going New York wedding.
Samantha and Donal: Cambridge, England
Samantha and Donal wanted their wedding to reflect their love of academics as well as their shared history at Cambridge.
Molly and David: Malibu, California
Molly and David followed the traditions of an Orthodox Jewish wedding ceremony, but added their own artful twists.
Christina and Peter: Oakville, California
This couple got married on a bright summer day overlooking the bride's parents' lush Napa Valley vineyard.
Susan and Steven: Pocantico Hills, New York
A New York City couple headed upstate to celebrate their wedding in the spirit of the local seasonal harvest.
Elizabeth and Barton: Charleston, South Carolina
The bride's favorite color was woven throughout her wedding with Southern charm to spare.
Satoko and Alex: Napa, California
A team of crafty friends and family worked together to bring one design-savvy bride's vision to life.
Lena and Joshua: Twain Harte, California
After eight years together, these two independent souls officially united, but in their own offbeat, down-to-earth way.
Doo-Ri and Jeffrey: New York, New York
You would never guess that this couple had only three weeks to focus on planning their New York City wedding.
Sharon and Francis: Bristol, Tennessee
Two busy New Yorkers head for the rolling hills of Tennessee to celebrate their Memorial Day weekend wedding in the sun.
Tasha and D.W.: Ghent, New York
This upstate New York location was the perfect location for a garden wedding full of sunny touches.
Chloe and Matthew: Greenville, New York
This couple's wedding was a celebration that perfectly reflected its celebrants: a little bit country, and a whole lot rock 'n' roll.
Katie and Ian: San Anselmo, California
Quirky details abound in this couple's wedding -- from a wild and magical dessert table to a portrait artist cutting silhouettes -- and the couple's union felt as natural as the surroundings.
Anna and Mason: Pasadena, CA
Anna's parents' Spanish-style house in Pasadena had everything she and Mason wanted in a wedding location:
Melinda and Jesse: Old Lyme, Connecticut
Melinda and Jesse, both fine-arts graduates, designed their celebration to harmonize with the site they chose -- Connecticut's Florence Griswold Museum -- using simple and natural decor, in earthy tones of ivory, chocolate brown, and robin's-egg blue.
Minhee and Truman: Fullerton, California
At their school-themed wedding, the pair recaptured their school days with all sorts of nostalgic details based on their affection for vintage items.
Jessica and Cody: New York, New York.
This delightful wedding held on the Today Show let a young couple have the wedding of their dreams.
Jaime and Mark: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
You might say that Jaime and Mark's first date was more of a play date. Their parents were old friends, and the two had been buddies since childhood, growing up together on the island of Jamaica.
Darcy and Andy: New York, New York
How does a weddings editor plan a wedding? Enjoy an intimate glimpse into Darcy Miller's private affair.
Anna and Mason: Sewanee, Tennessee
Anna and Mason wed against the backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains.
Jeanette and Nicholas: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
An autumn wedding with hand-crafted details
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