The Moment
The Moment

"We're both old-fashioned at heart..."

Classic winter wedding in Barrington, IL Photo: Emily Johnston Anderson

"We're both old-fashioned at heart and wanted our wedding to have a classic, traditional feel." —Melanie

To see more of Melanie and Timothy's classic winter wedding, visit our Real Weddings Gallery.

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The Moment

"We are going to carry these moments with us forever."

sea-island-georgia-wedding.jpg Photo: Patricia Lyons

"We are going to carry these memories with us forever. They make all the planning and the work that went into the weekend worth it." —Laird

To see more of Laird and Ross's black and white, Sea Island, Georgia wedding, visit our Real Weddings Gallery.

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The Moment

"He got down on one knee ... and told me I was the milk to his cookies."

basket-berries-wedding-cake.jpg Photo: Meg Smith

"He got down on one knee at the empty farmer's market and told me I was the milk to his cookies, the macaroni to his cheese." —Breana, on the inspiration for her "foodie-mashup" wedding theme.

To see more of Breana and Scott's Napa Valley nuptuals, visit our Real Weddings Gallery.

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The Moment

"It was an out-of-body experience."

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Photo: Carrie Patterson

"It was an out-of-body experience." —Cydney, on walking down the aisle with her father.

To see more of Cydney and Bennett's Jackson Hole wedding, visit our Real Weddings Gallery.

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The Moment

"We wanted to show off who we are and what we're really about."

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Photo: Corbin Gurkin

"Our jobs are our jobs. We wanted to show off who we are and what we're really about." —Ruth

To see more of Ruth and Edward's colorful barn wedding, visit our Real Weddings Gallery.

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The Moment

"... The best is yet to come."

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Photo: Jose Reyes Photography

"As Justin was making everyone laugh, I realized that not only is this the happiest day of my life, but the best is yet to come." —Brittany

To see more of Brittany and Justin's autumn nuptuals, visit our Real Wedding Gallery.

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The Moment

"At first we wanted to get
married in Paris..."

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Photo: Joyelle West Photography

"At first we wanted to get married in Paris. But the Castle offered some of the same charm and romance of Europe." —Kristie

To see more of Kristie and Simon's elegant Boston wedding, visit our Real Wedding Gallery.

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The Moment

"It was love at first sight!"

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Photo: JL Photografia (Janet Moscarello & Lisa LefringHouse)

"His last stop was San Francisco, and we met at my friend's boutique, where he was shopping for presents to bring home. It was love at first sight!" —Talla, on meeting her UK-born husband while he was in California on a surfing trip.

To see more of Talla and Matt's rustic, garden wedding, visit our Real Wedding Gallery.

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The Moment

"... We looked for a raw space that we could completely transform."

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Photo: Philip Gabriel Photography

"We wanted our wedding to feel very much like 'us,' so we looked for a raw space that we coule completely transform." —Sarah

To see more of Sarah and David's jewel-toned wedding, visit our Real Wedding Gallery.

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The Moment

"She knows I get stressed
easily and thought the fragrance
would help me relax."

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Photo: W. Scott Chester Photography

"My mom suggested including mint in the bouquet. She knows I get stressed easily and thought the fragrance would help me relax." —Sarah

To see more of Sarah and Benjamin's black and white wedding, visit our Real Wedding Gallery.

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The Moment

"We wanted to be able to look
outside the window..."

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Photo: Audrey Hannah Photo

"We wanted to be able to look out the window in years to come and see the spot where we got married." —Alexius

To see more of Alexius and Kurt's whimsical, outdoor wedding, visit our Real Wedding Gallery.

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The Moment

"I didn't want to wear something that would overpower me..."

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Photo: Kathi Littwin Photography

"A classic cocktail dress was perfect—I didn't want to wear something that would overpower me or the space." —Marcy

To see more of Marcy and Aaron's rustic, hotel wedding, visit our Real Wedding Gallery.

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The Moment

"It was so funny to see everyone
ditch their heels..."

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Photo: Altmix Photography

"I was so funny to see everyone ditch their high heels and dance around in hot pink flip-flops!" —Nitya

To see more of Nitya and Neal's vibrant Indian wedding, visit our Real Wedding Gallery.

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The Moment

"Her love and support for us was so profound and moving."

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Photo: Stephen Hughes Photography

"She said how happy she was that she'd lived long enough to attend her granddaughter's wedding. Her love and support for us was so profound and moving." —Bess

To see more of Bess and Kristin's garden wedding, visit our Real Wedding Gallery.

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The Moment

"We've never felt more loved."

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Photo: Stephanie Williams Photography

"Patrick and I sat on a bench for two and soaked it all in. Being surrounded by our closest friends and family—we've never felt more loved." —Julie

To see more of Julia and Patrick's Joshua Tree wedding, visit our Real Wedding Gallery.

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