JOVE MEYER Owner Jove Meyer Events Jove is an NYC-based event designer known for throwing celebrations that take personalization to new heights. My partner and I are both major introverts—we don’t do PDA and hate being the center of attention—so a tr

WHY IT WORKS Saying “I Do” in autumn is all about embracing the dramatic atmosphere of the season, so concentrate on working with colors that pack on the saturation. Traditional fall shades like inky navy blue and rich burgundy get a very 2020 upgrad

Though Jessica Langenberg (30 and a creative director) and Cole Lester (30 and a trader) tied the knot in their hometown of Houston, the pair designed their day to transport guests to a place beyond the Lone Star State—Tuscany, to be exact. “The venu

SEPTEMBER 17 | NEWYORK + ATLANTA “By the time marriage equality passed, we were already well into our wedding planning,” John says. “We deliberately chose to get married in New York City—not only because we both love it, but also because gay marriage

Ultimately, your cake should reflect the look and feel of your celebration—which is a bit hard to do if you haven’t planned any of it yet. Consider this our permission to move your confectionery to-dos a little bit lower on your list (you’ll ideally

Rhuju Vasavada (30 and an attorney) and Vijay Kalvakuntla (31 and works in strategy for a tech company) both have Indian roots, but their similarities end there. “Our families are from two different parts of India—Gujarat and Telangana—with different

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“Our genius designer paid tribute to the thousands of miles we traveled when we were long distance,” Scott says. “The path on the ampersand is the highway we drove to get to each other on I-71 in Ohio.” “Oddly enough, we found our stationery when we

If it feels like everyone you know is getting married in a barn, you’re not alone. According to The Knot 2018 Real Weddings Study, the rustic locale is consistently growing in popularity for couples who are tying the knot. And while we love us a good

Authenticity is key for Lauren Ferrante (30 and a coffee shop owner and investor relations manager) and Will Van Horn (31 and a musician), and the pair planned their wedding with that in mind. “I just wanted things to feel meaningful,” Lauren says. “

During the ceremony we exchanged vamala, traditional Indian floral garlands, and as we exited, our loved ones grabbed smoke cannons,” Sarah says. “We were excited to get the party started. Our wedding was a colorful, happy hybrid of our backgrounds,

“It was always important for Kevin and me to include our pups in the ceremony,” Rachel says. “They’re rescues and don’t handle large crowds well, so this was my way of having them with me as I walked down the aisle.” “I originally got these slides du

3.16 | IRVING Roshni Patel (28 and a resident physician) and Sam Banon’s (33 and a senior vice president) wedding was all about combining classic romance and tradition with an ultra-modern twist. The pair marked the beginning of their weekend celebra

Looking for bling with extra-special meaning? Give a nod to your past, present and future with a three-stone sparkler. Engagement ring, price upon request, DeBeers.com A canary diamond is an alternative choice but still gives off megawatt shine. Enga

“After Dane’s mom passed away, a dear friend and Sioux elder wrapped and blessed him in a morning star quilt,” Melissa says. “At our ceremony, she blessed us together as a couple in the same piece.” “It was important to us to involve our pastor—who h

Juliet Azarani (31 and an attorney) and Jonathan Brown (36 and an architectural designer) both come from cross-cultural backgrounds. “Juliet’s dad is Persian, our moms are Mexican and my dad has British heritage,” Jonathan says. “Plus, they’re all pr

You don’t need a giant rock to make a statement. While an engagement ring is an undoubtedly special piece of jewelry, a wedding band is equally meaningful to add into the mix or wear alone. The best part? The bands of the moment are all about letting

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After eight years together, Alicia Robbins (29 and a consultant manager) and Daniel Drouillard (28 and a pilot) wanted their wedding to be a simple celebration of their love. “We skipped the traditional ‘to-do’ items and stuck to the important things

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Chiropractors Victoria Phillips (27) and Alejandro Castañeda (26) may have met in Dallas, but the pair’s roots are in California and Guatemala, respectively. After a Pacific Beach engagement, they chose Dallas for their vows and let the décor transpo

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For an undone bunch made for a winding vineyard, ask your florist to focus on a loose shape and soft, pastel colors. Here, fluttery pink lisianthus and light purple clematis are paired with roses, white campanulas and sprigs of wispy greenery and vin

AS A BEAUTY EDITOR AT THE KNOT, I'll try anything once. Sometimes this is a super perk (hello, fancy facials). Sometimes it’s risky, like the time I went in for trendy highlights and came out a peroxide blonde. For better or for worse, I’ve tested (a

Megan Willis, owner and lead designer at Dallas’s Jubilee Flower Co. Megan recommends Texas couples planning to get married in April, May, October and November book their floral designer a year in advance. Why? Those are big dates—blame the heat. Jub

It’s no secret that wedding food can sometimes feel a little one-note. But if the two of you are big foodies and looking to create a memorable meal for yourselves and your guests, “good enough” just isn’t going to cut it. While any meal cooked up by

If you’ve been dreaming of a courthouse ceremony, backyard celebration or even an intimate dinner party, this is the dress code for you. While casual dress usually means anything goes, you’ll want to look put together in your photos. To pull this off