Casey and Paul knew they wanted to give their guests a taste of what their lives are like in Colorado, including skiing! "Yes, skiing is a huge part of our lives so we wanted to incorporate it. For us, that meant including a cross country relay to kick off the wedding weekend."

At the heart of Ruthie Martin's work is transforming honest and heartfelt memories into a documented legacy. She photographs weddings with calm discretion, a profound respect for each once-in-a-lifetime moment, and a unique flair for fashion—creating deeply personal images that couples cherish for a lifetime. Ruthie Martin is located in Texas but often travels across the country to capture weddings in NYC, California and beyond.

Throughout the wedding, Montana and David incorporated details that tied into David’s Malaysian Indian background, conscious to represent a cultural balance that felt right for them. "In the ceremony, we included a Malayali tradition where David placed a gold pendant called a Minnu around Montana’s neck. Our florals had a focus marigolds. Pani Puri, our favourite Indian snack, was served at cocktail hour and dinner was an abundant spread of shared Indian dishes."

Emma and Joe were determined not to do things just because “you’re supposed to" - "or or because Instagram makes it look like everyone’s wedding has a budget equivalent to a down payment on a house. While we started off DIY-ing to save money, it accidentally morphed into a passion project for me that was like a creative thesis of all of the experience I’ve gotten over the years."

Some love stories don’t need to be seen to be sincere. They are whispered, carefully kept, discreet. Hidden Romance by Naudy tells one of those stories. Two lovers choosing discretion over spectacle. Intimacy over tradition.

Maggie and Erin wanted their wedding to feel intimate and personal. "We wanted our guests to feel taken care of. With half our guests from the West Coast and the other half from the Midwest, we were excited to blend our communities and wanted everyone to leave the event feeling like they understand where we each come from -and how they all weave into the tapestry of our lives."

Sara and Matthew eloped and then had a party with loved ones two years later. "Do the legal paperwork of getting married first, then host your big party with your own version of a ceremony, unrestricted. It really worked for us. It meant we could do whatever we wanted and approach things creatively."

Brittany and Chris eloped at Lake Como with just three friends present. "Our goal was to create a relaxed, stress-free experience and simply enjoy celebrating our relationship in a meaningful way. Truly do what you want to do. Don’t let anyone pressure you into hosting multiple events or having a large wedding if it’s going to cause stress or doesn’t align with what you want. Your day should reflect you both."

Based in Lisbon, The Vernacular approaches each wedding with a blend of intuition and purpose, observing what unfolds naturally, while knowing when a subtle shift can elevate a moment. Through photography and film, they capture weddings, driven by a genuine passion for preserving memories. The Vernacular documents love stories across Europe and beyond.

Styling for this editorial was ethereal and complemented the feminine and maximalist mood. Dramatic pink draping created a focal point and ceremony space, with an exaggerated bunch of pink tulips wrapped theatrically in tulle, framing the scene.

Samantha and Ethan made peace early on with the scale of a New York wedding—"It was never going to be small, especially with our guest count! Instead of trying to simplify it, we focused on intentionality. We prioritized a few moments that really mattered and offset the rest by doing as much as we could ourselves. We built a detailed tracker, broke everything into small, manageable steps, and split ownership between us so nothing stalled. Sam did a lot of DIY design as well."

Led by Rachael Polack, RP Co. is a luxury wedding photography studio focused on blending truthful moments with an editorial twist. Rachel meticulously tailors each shot to every couple's unique dynamic, ensuring that all details are documented with elegance and authenticity. RP Co. is based in Southern California and travels worldwide to capture weddings.

Based in Austinmer, NSW Twill Studio offers a distinctive approach and perspective in his work, emphasising authenticity. With a passion for film photography, he personally develops and scans all his images and his background as a former wedding DJ shapes his vibrant and playful compositions. Twill Studio travels throughout Australia and internationally and he plans to be in Europe during the summer of 2027.

Ange and Patty got married overlooking the rockpool in Cronulla because it’s 'their' place. "Ange refuses to swim in the open ocean, Pat will take any chance to be in the water—so the rockpool is our middle ground. It’s our ritual, morning or night. After the ceremony, we wandered over to our local bowlo for beers, a meat raffle, dancing, and really good food. It’s somewhere we like to spend a Friday arvo playing gin rummy at sunset, unpacking our weeks."

Many elements were important to Anna and Connor - "but everything came back to embracing the spirit of Valentine’s Day. It guided both the aesthetic and the feeling of the day from vintage Valentine greeting cards and abundant roses to a pink aisle and a high-energy dance floor."