Jake and Colva tied the knot at The Liberty Tavern in Arlington, Virginia. Jake proposed to Colva spur-of-the-moment on the quad at Georgetown University with a $5 ring from Forever21, but while the couple may have gotten engaged on a whim, they had fun planning their perfect wedding together.

Eric and Lauren were married at an adorable steeple church in small-town Atkinson, New Hampshire. Lauren looked gorgeous carrying brightly colored summer flowers and the men wore light-colored suits on a mild summer day. Following the ceremony, there was a small reception at a local camelot-themed restaurant. The entire evening was quaint and intimate, just as the couple had hoped.

Amy and Will said "I do" in front of family and friends at a private residence in California. Their chic, colorful backyard ceremony was intimate and made all the more special by Amy tying the knot in the dress her mother wore years ago.

Krista and Lori's modern fall wedding combined traditional elements, such as ball gowns, a spiritual ceremony and reception events, with vibrant details like bright-colored flowers, rainbow Chuck Taylors and gelato instead of a wedding cake.

Jackie and Raj are two scientists who had an amazing wedding at Floating World Gallery with some incredibly unique details.

Laura and Patrick’s wedding-day weather was filled with unpredictable downpours. It changed their plans for an outdoor ceremony, but it created the perfect lighting for photos once the rain died down.

Elizabeth and Chris's wedding was a one-day stop on a seven-day Eastern Caribbean Cruise. The beautiful beaches of St. Thomas were the perfect backdrop for their special day. 

Emily and Justin's favorite part of their New Year's Eve nuptials was the fireworks display in the Baltimore Harbor. The couple, who originally wanted to get married in April or May, decided on a New Year's wedding to ensure that they weren't constantly competing for everything they wanted. 

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Staci and Nathan are high school sweethearts who have been together for more than 12 years, so their wedding was definitely a long time coming! Staci did a beautiful job picking a classic fall color scheme and the day was gorgeous and sunny. The venue was perfectly manicured, making the scene that much more beautiful.

Kristen and JP live in Colorado, but decided to have their wedding in front of the gorgeous setting that is Toccoa Falls in Georgia. Surrounded by their closest family and friends, they said their vows in front of a 186-foot waterfall, making their wedding day extra stunning.

With the live-action retelling of one of the most beloved Disney stories coming out in this month, it seemed fitting to honor the movie with this styled shoot.

The colorful nature of San Diego's Spanish Village at Balboa Park complemented Jasmine and Daniel so well. Their bright personalities shined through in this perfect setting. 

Sarah and Jim met in college while on the rowing team at University of St. Thomas. After getting engaged on a camping trip, they started planning their wedding and decided on the Minnesota Boat Club. They knew the venue was perfectly fitting considering how they met.

Some love is just written by the stars. Fate will have its way, regardless of the path you take to get there. Nikki and Chris are such a testament to this adage. They lived on parallel paths for many years, but didn't merge their lives until Chris took matters into his own hands. After the first date, the rest is happily ever after!
 

The most important part of Malin and Carl's wedding was that they were able to spend the day with all the people who matter most to them and say "I do" in a beautiful, historic church.

Craig and Rebeca celebrated their classic, urban wedding at the River Oaks Garden Club in downtown Houston.

Kristi and Skyler's wedding was a beautiful day at Faithbrooke Barn & Vineyards in Virginia. The location made for the perfect backdrop for gorgeous shots of the newlywed couple and their family and friends. 

Talia and Alex tied the knot at Bryant Park Grill in New York. The greenery surrounding the area added lots of life to the day and served as a beautiful backdrop for the wedding photos.

This casual, nautical wedding included an emphasis on navy, white and gold colors with touches of anchors, boats and shells for decor.