Kristin and John wanted to have a fun time. "We wanted our guests to as well. It meant a lot to us that our guests were willing to travel so far to attend. For us, a good time meant great food and wine – which fortunately are easy to achieve in the South of France."

Ruth and Oli love weddings that take you on a bit of a journey - "so we were keen to incorporate this into our own. We decided to get married in a beautiful marsh church. We then travelled two minutes down the road to Port Lympne where we had our drinks reception in the jungle painted rooms and spilled out onto the terrace overlooking the very sunny Romney Marsh - it was such a clear day you could see France. We then went on a pre-dinner safari - why not!? - before heading di

Tatiana and Danil had a destination wedding in Turkey with just under 40 guests.

"Palm Springs was the perfect location for us for so many reasons. From the  start, we knew we (mostly I) wanted to get married somewhere warm and sunny. As anyone from Canada can attest, by the time April rolls around, the soul longs for warmth. After much thought and searching, we decided the desert had the right kind of magic for our nuptials."

Liani and Brian had just under fifty guests at their destination wedding in Mallorca. The couple blended their Chinese, Christian and Jewish roots to celebrate in a way that was authentic to them.

As a couple Rahlee and David are drawn to both traditional and contemporary styles of art, architecture and design. "The Orpheum main auditorium styled with candles, text projection on the red velvet cinema curtain, and all guests in matte black attire became a representation of this. For lunch at Shell House, Dave and I loved the wine list (which is important as our theme was wine), food, interior design of the restaurant, as well as the inner city location."

Holly and Kevin's main priority was to have fun. "We wanted to enjoy the process as much as possible. We are people who do not host or throw parties, so this was an entirely new and massive experience - so we didn't want to completely be ‘stress balls’!"

Jenni and Federico wanted to get married not too far from Geneva. "The South of France is special to us because we have gone there every year since we have been together, and Jenni also used to go there with her family every summer when she was young. We toured some venues and absolutely fell in love with Château Saint-Victor-La-Costet."

Evie and Max had a destination wedding in Italy. "I am half Italian, so Italy had always been on the cards. Fortunately, Max shares my love for the country - together, we’ve spent many holidays there and created countless happy memories. It felt like a natural and meaningful place to begin the next chapter of our lives."

Isabel and Chris had a wedding in Palma, Mallorca. "We had 100 guests which was the perfect amount to be able to enjoy and spend a bit of time with everyone. Isabel is a local, so most of her guests were from the island. Chris´family and  friends mostly live in London so we had half of the party travelling to join us. We were surprised how many people could make it, taking into account we planned the wedding in just 5 months!"

Cecilia and Chard were married in Barcelona with 72 of their loved ones from Mexico, the US, Japan and Germany present.

Scarlet and Nick wanted their ceremony to be simple and intimate, so they opted for a courthouse ceremony. "We knew we still wanted to celebrate with friends and family, but it took us a while to find a venue that felt right. One morning we were having breakfast at Square Diner in Tribeca, and we thought “why not, this would be fun!”. We are both suckers for a classic diner, and we loved that it would be a place we could continue coming back to. "

Allie and Alex were married in NYC. "We wanted it to feel like a vintage NYC night out. A bit of class, a slice or two of pizza, tons of martinis, you know the vibe! There are going to be things you can’t control—be okay with that. What you can control is pizza, definitely have that at your wedding. Carbs are your friend on wedding night."

Early on in daydreaming about getting married, Hanna and Riley identified three main wishes: "To have an outdoor ceremony surrounded by the Texas nature we grew up around, a non-restrictive guest capacity to gather all our heart-connection people, and for it to be a quality-time-focused weekend without tight load in/load out windows."

Andrew and Vince had a destination wedding in Tuscany. "As two grooms planning this on our own without much outside influence, we made sure the day reflected us. That’s our biggest advice: make it your own. Overspending just to have “more” does not always translate to more on your wedding day, so keep your vision clear and focus on the importance of you, your partner and your guests. On the day of, don’t leave each other’s side."

Maegan and Connor had 30 guests at their Amsterdam wedding. "Amsterdam means a lot to us - it’s where we started building our life together. We wanted our wedding to reflect that and we wanted to celebrate the city and the role it played in our story. We also didn’t want to follow traditions or expectations just for the sake of it. We spent time finding the right vendors, people who really understood us and our vision. That made all the difference and took so much pressure of

Alexis and Conor were married in their hometown San Francisco. "After the ceremony, we surprised everyone with a massive open-air, double decker bus, handed out drinks in custom koozies along with disposable cameras, and took the scenic route through the city to the reception on a perfectly sunny day. "

Amy and Andrew were married in East London and Amy ditched the white dress for something a little more her style. "I really wanted to wear something that I could wear again, separately or together, as it seemed such a shame to wear something so special only once. I chose the vibrant red as it is one of my favourite colours and I love wearing brighter, joyful colours and shapes."

It took Maxine and Michael nearly two years to decide what a wedding would look like. "We were never drawn to a traditional format and wanted something that felt more unconventional. We also wanted the day to feel elevated. A black-tie dress code set the tone and gave people a reason to get a bit glam during the New Zealand winter."

"We decided early on after Magnus popped the question, that Italy was the place for us to get married. We went to Rome and the Amalfi coast a few years earlier, and fell in love with the culture. Ever since that trip, we couldn’t shake of the thought of getting married near the beautiful Amalfi Coast. "

Liz and Pete dreamed of a celebration that felt effortless, joyful, and authentic—a pure reflection of love in all its forms. "With incredible food, endless Italian wine, music, perfectly crafted cocktails, and a relaxed setting where everyone could be themselves, we wanted it to feel natural and unhurried. It was never about formality, but about real connection, meaningful moments, and unforgettable memories shared with those who matter most."

Grace and Rupert wanted their wedding to feel like a relaxed summer party. "We thought very carefully about how to make this happen! We wanted a balance of the beautiful landscape of the South Downs and Lewes, with the contemporary element that our venue provided."

What Charlotte and Jessy wanted above all was a day filled with authenticity and to embrace traditions from Jessy's town Evoléne in Switzerland. "We aimed to embrace life's simple pleasures, the love of our families, and the customs that are dear to us. It was essential for us to celebrate in places that truly reflect who we are."

Sami and Dave had a backyard wedding at their own home. "It became clear nothing felt quite as right as celebrating our love in the place where we’ve started building our life together—where we’ll make memories, raise our children one day, and continue to grow as partners. It felt special to create and hold this memory at home."