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Category: Wedding Stories

by Caroline Portillo

Finding peace: They tied the knot amid the riots in uptown Charlotte [Jenelle & Deatric]

Jenelle Davis and Deatric Smith watched the news in shock: Screaming rioters, in a cloud of tear gas, broke windows at the Hyatt House Charlotte—just days before their wedding was scheduled to be there.

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by Temily Wardlaw

After three heartbreaking diagnoses, this couple became ‘Team Unstoppable’ [Amber & Brian]

“I tried to break up with Brian,” says Amber. “I felt like he didn’t ask for all of this.”
But Brian refused to leave. He stayed by Amber’s side.

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by Tracie Stafford-Choate

‘We home-brewed our wedding beer’

A mutual love of craft beer has always been a constant in my relationship with Dana. So it came as no surprise when we decided to brew beer for our big day.

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by Caroline Portillo

‘I dos’ with a lakeshore view [Christin & Chris]

Coral peonies, yachts, and one of the cutest maid-of-honor gifts ever.

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by Belva Barringer

Swoon alert: a stunning bride and two-piece dress we’re obsessed with [Laura & Chris]

Their advice to brides and grooms is SO on point.

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by Caroline Portillo

This elegant soiree is full of Pinterest-perfect ideas [Lauren & Andrew]

Wedding in three words: Classic, elegant, and a touch of glamorous.

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by Brianna Crane

This couple took rustic-glam to new heights [Ashley & Ethan]

The only thing that could make a stunning outdoor wedding more perfect? A sentimental heirloom from the mother of the bride.

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by Amy Morrison

The Mint Museum like you’ve never seen it before [Melinda & Scott]

As Melinda tossed her love lock into the Seine, Scott got down on one knee with the Paris sunset behind him. After their storybook engagement, the couple planned their Mint Museum wedding, which included gorgeous jewel tones, an artist who painted the reception live, and maple-glazed, candied bacon doughnuts.

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by admin

A hurricane dashed her lakeside reception. But 24 hours later, her dreams came true—in a Cornelius gym

Lauren Bowen planned a dream reception at my grandparents’ lake house—with twinkle lights in the tree canopy over the dance floor, fireworks, and a boat exit. Then Hurricane Joaquin happened.

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by Caroline Portillo

Gatsby Glamour at its best! [Laura & Dave]

Four words: late-night biscuit bar.

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by Caroline Portillo

Want to incorporate your family in the big day? Take note [Becca & Jason]

Becca wore her mom’s wedding dress with her grandmother’s pearls. Her dad baked the cake. And she and Jason were married near the spot where Becca’s grandparents renewed their 50th-anniversary vows.

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