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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 Glamorous and Greenery-Filled Wedding at JW Marriott Turnberry in Aventura, Florida

Yael Herman and Joseph McNeill met while attending the University of Miami. Both were majoring in Political Science, so they shared some classes together. Their

A Stylish City Wedding at Four Seasons Atlanta in Georgia

Derrick Louis first spotted Cyndi Mathis at a mutual friend’s wedding, although she didn’t see him at the time. Shortly after, Derrick reached out to

A Lavish Five Day Wedding at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio

Ravali Parsa and Arpan Parikh’s story began in New York City after an introduction from Ravali’s sister. Ravali had lived in New York for five

A Stylish and Tropical Destination Wedding at Hard Rock Punta Cana in The Dominican Republic

It was 2007 when Nicholas Parker first met Joseph Minasi in NYC. “He was going to the School of Visual Arts at the time and

A Romantic East Meets West Wedding at Mandarin Oriental, New York in New York City

Olivia Li and Kevin Hsieh met through a mutual friend when Kevin was visiting NYC from Indiana. Three days later, Kevin mentioned to their friend

An Elegant and Carefree Outdoor Wedding at Greengate Ranch and Vineyard in San Luis Obispo, California

After connecting on Hinge, Sapna Singh and Sachin Kamboj decided to meet up for dinner on a Friday evening in June 2017. “Sachin had just

An Opulent and Floral-Filled Indian Wedding at The Plaza Hotel in New York City

Tiya Nandi and Aditya Gulanikar met through mutual friends in the fall of 2014 when Tiya was a first year law student and Aditya an

A Warm and Inviting British Countryside Inspired Wedding in Washington, D.C.

Katherine Tucci and Bret Giaimo were undergraduates when they first met at a small private party. It was the only party Bret had ever attended,

An Intimate Mountaintop Wedding at the Aspen Mountain Club in Aspen, Colorado

Mark Weingarden and his 8-year-old son had just arrived at The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado when they first encountered Gabrielle Konin.

A Whimsical Fairytale Wedding at Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, New Jersey

Myrna Girgis was only 15-years-old when she was getting ready for her first date with Mark Mena Smaan, who was 16 at the time. “Things

An Epic Weeklong Destination Wedding at Tuscany Equestrian Resort in Sarteano, Italy

Tania Karboff and Roberto Balcker’s love story began when Mark Cuban offered $30 million to purchase a dating app on an episode of Shark Tank.

An Epic Fusion Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California

For Kevin Cassil, meeting Simi Kamboj was love at first sight. The feeling wasn’t quite mutual however, even though one fateful summer night ended in

A Stylish Floridian Wedding at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida

Samantha Maddox and Austin Johnson met while attending the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, and instantly hit it off.

A Vibrant Multicultural Wedding at Faena Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida

Lucila Tijman and Daniel Herrington met after they moved to New York City to pursue their dream careers.

A Fairytale Garden Wedding at The Pierre, a Taj Hotel in New York City

Gabrielle Cohen was first introduced to Michael Robbins through her childhood best friend, along with a few other mutual friends who happened to be Michael’s

A Secret Destination Wedding at Villa de Balbianello in Lake Como, Italy

During their medical training, Jeffrey Coble and Sarah House frequently volunteered evenings together at a free clinic. As the years of caring for patients passed

An East and West Fusion Wedding at Palais Royale in Toronto, Canada

Neeta Ramsaroop was at an engagement party in 2007 when she found herself being hit on at the bar.

A Tropical Destination Wedding at Kualoa Ranch in Kaneohe, Hawaii

The first thing Makena Hunt remembers about Vanessa Rockstroh was her striking smile and knee-high socks when she was a server on the boardwalk in

A Coastal Black-Tie Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in California

During their college summer break in 2011, Kjellrun Owens and Brian Jones were introduced at a house party through mutual friends.

A Vibrant and Colorful Wedding at Faena Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida

Hannah Rich and Eugene Wu first met during a friends’ weekend in the Hamptons.

A Refined and Romantic Wedding at Le Chateau in South Salem, New York

In July of 2014, Victoria Gan had stopped by The Wayland – one of her favorite East Village watering holes – when she first crossed

A Modern and Elegant Wedding at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Florida

Michelle Frank and Cyril Matz are a success story of the classic blind date setup, being introduced through Michelle’s best friend’s grandfather. “We had never

An Elegant NYE Themed Wedding at The Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades, California

“We met at a bowling alley – Hannah’s worst nightmare and my dream!” says Craig Sklaver, describing his first encounter with Hannah Smith.

An Outdoor Garden Wedding at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, California

Had it not been for their dogs, Cristina Vericella and Justin Greenberg may never have crossed paths.

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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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