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Real Weddings

The world of luxury real weddings with their love stories, stunning wedding dresses, wedding destinations from the best wedding planners & top wedding photographers and event designers.

A Sentimental Wedding in Louisiana with Southern Charm and Bespoke Details

Throughout their college years at Louisiana Tech, Summer and Philip Matulia’s paths crossed countless times, creating a foundation for what would eventually become an enduring

A Timeless Manhattan Wedding at JW Marriott Essex House

Amanda Trau and Emma Darragh were first introduced in October 2021 by a mutual friend. The two hit it off quickly, bonding immediately over their

A Classic DC Wedding at the Fairmont with Two Ceremonies and a Grand Ballroom Reception

Parnia Zahedi and Zach Singer met during their junior year of college at Georgetown in 2013. Nine years later – spent in a long-distance relationship

An Intimate Wedding for 27 at Hotel Marignan Champs-Elysees

Gratiana Georgescu and Liviu Turcu were both in medical school in Romania when they first met at a congress’s party. As the only two attendees

A Vibrant Destination Wedding at Velas Vallarta that Blends Punjabi and Gujarati Traditions

Akinchita Kumar and Akshar Patel’s love story began in San Francisco, where they found themselves on the Bumble dating app at the encouragement of their

A Timelessly Elegant East Coast Wedding at OceanCliff Inspired by Nancy Meyers Movies

Samantha and Jason Goldstein first met during the summer of 2020. Hoping for some adventure and a change of pace, Samantha had taken a summer

A Nontraditional Southern Wedding with a Dark and Cozy Ambiance

Alex McFall and Ty Talley grew up just 15 minutes apart, and their families have known each other for years. Back in high school, before

An Orthodox Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel with Ocean Views and Glamorous Decor

Alicia Jones and Marc Kulick’s love story began in high school when, back in 2013, Alicia was dating one of Marc’s friends. The moment Marc

A New York City Wedding Inspired by Crazy Rich Asians

Finding love and getting married later in life has the benefit of finding out who you are through life’s experiences and knowing when you’ve met

A Romantic Destination Wedding in Portugal Inspired by Presence, Warmth, and Intentionality

Vanessa Hui and Will Chow’s love story began during the most unexpected of times: the global pandemic. Amidst the chaos, the couple had a unique

A London Wedding at St. Paul’s Cathedral and Whitehall with Timeless Elegance and Modern Vibrancy

In San Francisco, California – a city that’s all about creation connections – Kathryn Beatrice met Justin Clay while working at Airbnb headquarters.

An Elegant and Moody Winter Wedding in Baltimore with a Cozy Vibe

Sophia Moriconi and Peyton Bozel first met in September of 2020, when Sophia was finishing nursing school at Drexel University and moving back from Philadelphia.

A Casey Key Beach Wedding in Florida with Orchids and Sunset Colors

One interesting fact about Lea and Robert Hecht’s relationship was they never had to formally meet each other’s parents and family for the first time.

A Colorful Multicultural Wedding Weekend Celebrating Family and Tradition

Abby Shelton Storey – “Shells” – first met Tanuj Malhotra in the most unexpected of circumstances: during a job interview with his father.

A Wedding Weekend in Capri Inspired by a Love of Italy and Red Wine

Jenna and Tommy Shabinsky were set up by a mutual friend in the Hamptons, New York during the summer of 2020. Their first date took

Serendipitous Encounters and Eloping to Paris

They say the third time’s the charm; and for Alyson Ramirez and Gracious Adegbite, it truly was. Alyson and Gracious crossed paths twice before “fate

An Eclectic Wedding Weekend in Marbella, Spain

Lauren Hyssen and Matthew Siegal first met in high school, when they were attending adjacent private schools in Toronto.

An Elegant California Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Like many modern couples, Lily Cai and Philip Gao met on the Coffee Meets Bagel dating app. After a few exchanged messages, plans were made

A Chic and Elegant All-White Wedding at 620 Loft and Garden

As a bride and groom deeply rooted in the wedding industry, Michelle and Nayef Badaan have a unique perspective when it comes to their wedding

An Elegant and Timeless Wedding at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC

Danielle and Brendan Cafferky first met during their freshman year at Virginia Tech. They were informally introduced through mutual friends and over the years, became

A Timeless Vintage Italian Wedding in Beverly Hills

Dalita Pasmakian and Anthony Ashikian first met when their families serendipitously crossed paths in Italy. The families became friends after meeting in Rome, as they

Venetian Elegance – A Luxury Wedding at Aman Venice

Aman Venice, an historic palace that overlooks the Grand Canal, is one of the most exclusive 5-star hotels in Venice. The palace was built during the

A Picture-Perfect Destination Wedding in Mexico

Nicole and Alejandro’s love story began in 2016, when they were introduced by mutual friends at the beach. Even though they came from the same

A Boho-Chic Wedding at Amangiri Honoring Two Cultures

Some love stories are written in the stars. For Barbie Beltran and Artur Bergman, their journey feels like it was carefully orchestrated by the universe.

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Welcome to the world of luxury real weddings, love stories, designer wedding dresses, and venues from the world’s top wedding planners, event designers, wedding destinations, and wedding photographers. Every print issue of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style magazine contains a curated selection of the latest designer bridal collections, exquisite engagement rings and high jewelry, tabletop and reception décor, top luxury honeymoon destinations, and more. Still, it’s the real weddings that readers continue to cite as their favorite section of the magazine. Space is always limited with print magazines, so this section of the Wedding Style website allows us to share even more real couples and their photos with our audience. Brides and grooms may discuss their wedding experience and wedding planning process in their own words and, of course, we get to share even more work from top wedding photographers around the world. Most importantly, it’s wonderful to see how different couples from various cultures and backgrounds choose to celebrate love with their own traditions, tastes, and personal styles.

Design inspiration, styled shoots, and fashion shows are all necessary components of the wedding planning process, but there’s something extra special about seeing everything come together in a real life situation. The couples are real; their love stories are real; the wedding vendors are putting forth their best work; and the wedding photographers are showcasing the best moments of that couple’s wedding day – not to mention, photographing some of the world’s most beautiful wedding destinations and luxury venues. Even seeing a real bride make her way down the aisle in a custom Ines Di Santo bridal gown or a backless Galia Lahav wedding dress can be magical, as it shows how bridal fashion translates so seamlessly from the runway to real life. With so many elements playing a part in the wedding planning process and a couple’s overall wedding experience, these real weddings are chocked full of ideas for everything from planning the perfect proposal, to designing an escort card table, to choosing the right honeymoon destination.

More often than not, the wedding planning process begins with a couple sourcing the perfect wedding destination or wedding planner. From there, it becomes easier to recruit a talented team of wedding vendors including event designers, floral designers, caterers, lighting design teams, wedding photographers, a videographer, and live entertainment. With so many moving parts, it’s crucial to have the right team on board and an expert wedding planner who can flawlessly execute an event, despite any hiccups that may arise. Several of these real wedding stories will include recounts about having to reschedule wedding dates, switch wedding venues at the last minute, and the all-too-often rainstorm on the wedding day. The couples, however, repeatedly credit their wedding planners and vendors for their remarkable work in ensuring the wedding day is a successful event and as stress-free as possible.

When people think of luxury weddings, images of castles, horse-drawn carriages, and million-dollar wedding dresses may come to mind. While readers will absolutely find those types of luxury weddings within this Real Weddings section, they’ll also see that luxury comes in all colors, cultures, and aesthetics. When choosing which weddings to feature, our editors look at factors like the wedding destination, wedding dress designer, artistic vision, photography, and overall guest experience. A luxury wedding in Dubai with 1,200 guests and over-the-top art installations is filled with design inspiration and quintessential “fairytale wedding” vibes. But an intimate destination wedding at an Italian villa with 12 close friends and family members can be just as epic and luxurious.

“Luxury” simply refers to the details and thought a couple and their vendors put in to creating a memorable experience for those in attendance. What is the first thing a guest sees when they arrive at the wedding destination? Are they offered a welcome drink? How comfortable is the seating during the ceremony? Are the menu and wine list thoughtfully curated? What kind of wedding favors are they offered as a heartfelt “Thank you?” Luxury weddings have much less to do with budget and showiness, and everything to do with the deliberate care and consideration a couple takes to make sure
their loved ones thoroughly enjoy every moment of a wedding day. Our real weddings offer all the inspiration a couple could possibly need when it comes to treating guests to an epic party – some of our favorites include welcome pizza parties in Italy, elaborate party favor rooms for guests to “shop” at their own leisure, and farewell brunches aboard luxury yachts.

Event design and wedding décor is another important part of the wedding planning process; and as these real weddings demonstrate, there’s no limit to what a talented group of wedding experts can create. The tabletops, alone, are works of art – not to mention the intricate wedding cakes that are “almost” too pretty to eat; the custom dance floors that add an extra layer of personalization to a wedding; the lavish and imaginative floral arrangements that only the most skilled floral designers could conceptualize; and the incredible wedding destinations that set the stage for event designers to work their magic. Whether couples are leaning towards a clean and contemporary aesthetic or want to create a jaw-dropping event design scheme inspired by Versailles, these luxury weddings are perfect examples of every celebration style imaginable.

For the majority of our couples, their real weddings take place outside of their current town, making destination weddings the most popular pick. Typically, couples choose their wedding destinations based on where they’ve traveled together, where their families reside, or a place that holds a special significance in their history together. And, on occasion, readers may come across a destination wedding that took place somewhere the couple has never visited before, simply because it has always been a dream to travel to that location. If readers need specific ideas for a destination wedding in Italy, our Real Weddings gallery features several destination weddings in places like Lake Como, Tuscany, and the Amalfi Coast. If plans are still up in the air, they may garner inspiration from intimate celebrations in the UK, Bora Bora, South Africa, Santorini, Austria, and the Caribbean. Alternatively, brides and grooms-to-be may lean more towards the “blowout” destination weddings we’ve featured in places like Panama, Lebanon, Puerto Rico, India, and Monaco.

No matter where a couple chooses to host their luxury wedding or what their décor style may be, one of the most important decisions they’ll make during the wedding planning process hiring the right wedding photographer. At the end of the day, wedding photographs are all that remain after the celebration is over. When choosing which real weddings to feature, our editors look at the wedding photography first – after all, even if a wedding celebration only consists of a private Central Park elopement, a skilled wedding photographer will capture every moment in a way that is timeless, effortlessly beautiful, and portrays a couple at their absolute best.

It is always an honor to publish and feature the work of top wedding photographers, wedding planners, and designers around the world (most, who are available for destination weddings!). We hope you enjoy browsing through these real weddings and reading about the wonderful couples behind these spectacular celebrations. 

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