We are proud supporters of micro weddings, the affectionate term for hosting an intimate wedding instead of an elopement or a large wedding. Some will state that a micro wedding means you are inviting less than 50 guests and some define it as inviting less than 30 guests. Regardless of the guest count, micro weddings offer a lot of benefits to couples who vow to be different. Brides and grooms alike are opting for these sweet small scale celebrations for many reasons including; cost savings, the ability to plan destination events easier and the gift of being able spending more time with their...

The San Diego Zoo is renowned for its beautiful grounds, varied species, and amazing programs for kids and adults alike. But what we’re currently obsessing over is the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where visitors can feed giraffes, get up close with cheetahs, camp overnight in safari tents or even host a wedding. Yep, you read that correctly. You can host a wedding at the 1,800-acre safari park near Escondido that’ll have your guests thinking they’ve unknowingly been transported to the plains of Sub-Saharan Africa.  The park is home to more than 3,000 animals as well...

  In this edition of real weddings happening around the globe, we’re headed over to the banks of the Mara River in Maasai Mara, where Sas and Monty tied the knot after living in Kenya for three years. Over the course of four days, the couple’s friends and family joined them in Nairobi for a traditional Kenyan barbecue, visited a giraffe sanctuary, participated in a Maasai warrior dance around a fire, and went on a safari in Maasai Mara National Park. Of course, they also attended a gorgeous multicultural wedding with the natural landscape setting an unforgettable backdrop....

We get it. You want a wedding that wows. And bold statements call for even bolder moves, like taking your big day abroad for a dream destination wedding. On our list of must-haves? Historic castles, Italian villas, elegant estates, ancient ruins—places that can bring your fairytale wedding to life with history, style and unbeatable views. For that order, we turn to Europe. Filled with ancient hideaways and coastal retreats, the EU is full of hidden gems ideal for saying “I do,” and we’ve found the creme de la creme of wedding venues all across Europe. Reporter:...

Created in partnership with our friends at The Land.    The redwood forests of Northern California set a stunning backdrop for any event at The Land, but it was especially perfect for this couple’s earthy, natural wedding. Set in the countryside of Mendocino County, this sprawling venue includes rolling hills and pastures, forests and orchards, rivers and swimming holes. It’s the kind of place where a diverse sampling of Northern California terrain can be traversed by never even leaving the property. For this particular wedding, that was a great point of difference,...