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New Year's Eve Love Story | Real Brides & Weddings
New Year's Eve Love Story | Real Brides & Weddings

Sara and Bianca met in 2007 while studying abroad and became instantly connected. Two years later, they committed themselves to one another on the same glorious day they decided to tie the knot — New Year's Eve.

Glamorous Multi-Cultural Paris Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings
Glamorous Multi-Cultural Paris Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings

Gisele and James' wedding ambiance was aiming toward "fairytale wedding." The venue of Shangri-La Paris was everything the bride and groom could have imagined. The architecture inside the building alone was enough to hold its justice for the exact theme the couple was going for.

Intimate Industrial Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings
Intimate Industrial Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings

Omaha's Living Room space at the Mastercraft Building served as the perfect spot for Leah and Lane's intimate wedding. When a distressed brick warehouse is filled with natural elements, the scene couldn't be more romantic.

Mint and Ivory Garden Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings
Mint and Ivory Garden Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings

Even though Letisha and Chase's lives have taken very different paths since that initial meeting while working together at Starter Bros., one thing has stayed the same — the love and bond between the two.

Historic Church Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings
Historic Church Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings

The bride and groom held their ceremony at a historic church location in downtown Georgetown. Victoria and Mike did the traditional wedding receiving line after the ceremony. Following the ceremony, they went to the Wachesaw Plantation Club for pictures and the reception. They were able to capture beautiful sunset pictures by the Waccamaw River.

Downtown Rooftop Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings
Downtown Rooftop Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings

Amy and Wes both grew up in Georgia, met in Austin and then got married in Dallas on the rooftop of the "Old" Post Office and Federal Building downtown. They had friends and family join them from across the country — and world. It was nothing but love and laughter all day. No stress, no worries, no anxiety, just pure happiness.

Palms Sky Villas Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings
Palms Sky Villas Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings

Kelly and Ali's getting ready, ceremony and reception all took place at the two-story Palms Sky Villas in Nevada. The ceremony was officiated by a good friend, and their vows made everyone smile. The party followed the ceremony with speeches, upbeat music, energetic dance moves and most guests jumping into the pool.

Two-Part Hindu Ceremony | Real Brides & Weddings
Two-Part Hindu Ceremony | Real Brides & Weddings

Anna and Nikolas had an elegantly styled Hindu ceremony at a glamorous refurbished old bank in Hartford, Connecticut, followed by an afternoon lunch reception, evening celebration, dinner and dancing on the Connecticut River aboard the Lady Katharine cruise ship.

Disney-Inspired Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings
Disney-Inspired Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings

Everyone wants to be able to have a "fairytale wedding," but for Monique and Chris, the dream really did come true! Their Disney-themed wedding captured their loving and wonderful personalities perfectly. The details of the day included sparkles galore – enough for Tinkerbell herself to be proud of! Disney music played during the cocktail hour, and guests were seated at tables based on Disney movie couples.

Rustic Chic Country Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings
Rustic Chic Country Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings

Haley and Nick had a rustic chic country wedding with lots of lace, burlap and navy and fall colors with pops of bright colors from their wildflower arrangements. They didn't want their big day to seem like an "everyday wedding." Instead, they wanted it to show who they are as both a couple and individuals while having their closest loved ones with them to celebrate. 

Rainy-Day Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings
Rainy-Day Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings

Jessica and Paul wanted to keep their wedding thoughtful, simple and representative of what's important to each of them as individuals and as a couple. They spent a lot of time thinking of ways to make it a special weekend for their guests and make sure to keep them feeling like they were a part of the celebration as opposed to just attending a wedding. 

Classic Country Club Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings
Classic Country Club Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings

Celso and Kathleen, both nurses, met in Texas before moving together to Tucson, Arizona. They were both born in the Philippines, so finding each other a continent away made this day extra special. It was an intimate ceremony just after Christmas, held at the Skyline Country Club, complete with city views and beautiful florals. Their beloved Golden Retriever, Lovetrain, was an honorary groomsman, attending the day along with their closest friends and family.

Romantic Dark Hearts | Styled Shoot
Romantic Dark Hearts | Styled Shoot

The photographer and wedding planner for this styled shoot wanted to work with the darkness of the dark room at Vij's and bring in a mixture of style and inspiration from the romantic and medieval periods, using gold accents and red details to fit with the colors throughout the decor and the clothing. 

Fairytale Mountain Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings
Fairytale Mountain Wedding | Real Brides & Weddings

With a passion for the outdoors, Jennifer and Trevor are a match made in heaven. So what better location to celebrate their union than at the San Mortiz Lodge in Crestline, California? This mountain wedding was a true fairytale with tons of unique and personal details.