Real Weddings

Take inspiration from these couples’ stunning celebrations.

A large outdoor event tent with a transparent roof and mauve draped curtains tied back at the corners. The entrance features a white lattice arch decorated with green foliage and colorful flowers. Inside, guests are seated at round tables covered with beige tablecloths, and a large chandelier hangs from the center of the tent. The setting is on a grassy lawn surrounded by trees.
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Meet the Boston Event Designer Who Turns Backyards Into Bridal Dreamscapes

For floral and event designer Stephanie Kent, crafting celebrations that feel deeply personal is both her passion and her philosophy. After nearly a decade working […]

By Jaci Conry
A woman in a white dress with a flower crown is looking at her phone, surrounded by large overlapping smartphone screens displaying various icons and images such as hearts, photos, news, drinks, and social media elements. The background is a muted greenish-blue.
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How to Plan a Wedding and (Mostly) Ignore #Bridetok

The first thing I see when I open TikTok is an influencer speaking directly to the camera: Five trends you have to include at your […]

By Makena Gera
A woman with long, light brown hair wearing a navy blue textured dress with a decorative button. She has a diamond necklace and matching diamond stud earrings. Behind her are two framed pictures of large, faceted diamonds, one shaped like a heart. The background wall is light gray.
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This Second-Gen Gemologist Is Redefining Boston Fine Jewelry

In an industry long defined by tradition, Stephanie Binder set out to change the narrative—one diamond at a time. As a second-generation, certified gemologist and […]

By Stefanie Schwalb
A wooden deck with four green cushioned lounge chairs, each with a patterned pillow, and a green umbrella. The deck is attached to a rustic hut with a thatched roof. In front of the deck is a rectangular pool with clear water. Lush green foliage surrounds the area.
Travel

Three Wild Destinations for Adventurous Honeymooners

Voltaire once said that “marriage is the only adventure open to the cowardly,” but one thing’s certain: It’s undeniably an adventure. So why not celebrate […]

By Jonathan Soroff
A bride and groom walk hand in hand down a paved driveway toward a large, elegant brick building with white trim and green shutters. The bride wears a white, off-the-shoulder wedding gown and holds a bouquet, while the groom is dressed in a black suit. The driveway is bordered by green grass and trees on both sides.
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Three Historic Estate Wedding Venues in Massachusetts

The Bradley Estate Canton, Mass. Just 15 miles south of Boston, the Bradley Estate in Canton offers a grand yet intimate setting that’s rich in […]

By Stefanie Schwalb
A couple embracing and kissing in a garden pathway surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers, with the woman wearing a white wedding dress and the man in a blue suit.
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Three Gorgeous Garden Wedding Venues in New England

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum Bristol, Rhode Island The 33-acre Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arborteum along the shores of Narragansett Bay is one of the […]

By Annie Sherman
A man wearing a black riding helmet, glasses, white shirt, beige pants, and brown riding boots is sitting on a brown horse with white markings on its legs and face. Next to them, a woman with blonde hair, dressed in a brown jacket, white pants, and black and brown riding boots, is standing and holding the reins of another brown horse with a white blaze on its face and white markings on its legs. The background shows a white fence, green trees, and hills under a cloudy sky.
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A Stockbridge Farm Wedding with Horses, a Plane, and Late-Night McDonald’s

For Katherine and Harley Waller, love seemed meant to be since they had been in each other’s orbit for years. The pair first met at […]

By Stefanie Schwalb
A warmly lit restaurant interior featuring red velvet chairs and green upholstered curved banquettes. The walls are adorned with rich red curtains and white brick, complemented by wooden paneling. Large hanging lamps with fringed shades illuminate the tables, which are set with glassware, plates, and napkins. Green plants add a touch of nature to the cozy, elegant atmosphere.
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Three Gorgeous Restaurant Wedding Venues in Boston

PRIMA Sophisticated yet inviting, Prima Italian Steakhouse brings contemporary luxury to weddings with an atmosphere that feels both modern and timeless. The restaurant’s design features […]

By Jaci Conry
A bride and groom sitting side by side on a bench inside a church. The bride wears a strapless white wedding dress with floral details and a long veil, holding a bouquet of white and red flowers. The groom wears a dark pinstripe suit with a white shirt and tie, and a boutonniere matching the bride's bouquet. They are smiling and holding hands, with stained glass windows visible in the background.
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A North End Boston Wedding with Cigars, Church, and Cannoli

August 16, 2025 Assaggio Restaurant & Lounge Boston, Massachusetts For Margaret Jones and Cooper Milano, finding love was a twist of fate during one of the […]

By Stefanie Schwalb
A bride and groom holding hands and walking on a grassy hill with a large mountain covered in trees and ski trails in the background. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress with a long train, and the groom is dressed in a blue suit with a pink tie and boutonniere.
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A Spicy Margarita Wedding on the Vermont Mountain Where They Fell in Love

First comes love, then comes marriage; somewhere in between, you get to know your partner’s family. For South Boston residents Emmy Murtagh and Geoff Sullivan, […]

By Elisabeth Hadjis
A woman in a sleeveless black dress with sheer polka-dot tights is smiling and holding the veil of a bride wearing a white wedding gown with a fitted bodice and button details on the back. The scene appears to be indoors with soft lighting and framed pictures on the wall.
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This New Hampshire Bridal Shop Has Been Helping Brides Say “Yes” for 50 Years

It’s been 50 years since bridal shop Madeleine’s Daughter first opened its doors in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. While the location and inventory may have changed […]

By Angela Athena Mats
A bride and groom are standing outside a building, holding hands and smiling. The bride is wearing a strapless white wedding gown with a floral design on the bodice and a veil, while the groom is dressed in a black tuxedo with a white boutonniere. They are surrounded by guests who are blowing bubbles, creating a festive and joyful atmosphere. The guests are dressed in formal attire, and the background features ornate wooden doors.
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When the Bridal Stylist Becomes the Bride

October 13, 2024 Coquette Boston, Massachusetts For bridal stylist Rachel Puppolo, who helps others find the gowns of their dreams, when it was her turn […]

By Stefanie Schwalb
A lively indoor celebration with a group of people dressed in formal attire, dancing and cheering. Confetti is falling from above, and several individuals are holding drinks and light sticks. The room features elegant decor with a chandelier and soft green lighting.
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A Boston Meteorologist, a Dog Wingman, and a Giant Shoe

On a random October Sunday during the pandemic, Tevin Ray Wooten stood in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park with his loyal wingman, five-year-old lab mix Radar, when […]

By Cheryl Fenton
A wedding party crossing a city street, with the bride in a white gown holding a bouquet, the groom in a black tuxedo, and bridesmaids and groomsmen dressed in formal black attire. The background features tall buildings and a traffic light showing a red hand signal.
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A New Year’s Eve Love Story at Boston’s Four Seasons

This article is from the 2026 issue of Boston Weddings. December 31, 2024 Four Seasons Hotel Boston Boston, Massachusetts New Year’s Eve has always held […]

By Mia Kovachev
A couple wearing white cowboy hats is cutting a tall, white, textured wedding cake on a clear glass cake stand. The woman is in a white dress, and the man is in a white shirt with black suspenders and a bow tie. There are pink flowers on a table nearby.
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A Jewish and Caribbean Fusion Wedding with Stilt Performers and a Chuppah

It was a college concert Connecticut with a group of mutual friends that made the stars align for Hope Cooper and Robert Celado. “We didn’t […]

By Antonia DePace