June 15, 2012. Seemingly fated, Jennifer and David's lives have had many parallels, from their relatives growing up on the same street in a far-away state, to their mutual friends in Houston where they now live. Since they found one another, they haven't looked back.

June 4, 2011. Needing a break from political campaigning, D.C. locals Matt and Emily first set their sights on a June wedding in Newport after visiting the historic waterfront estate, OceanCliff.

No other place in New England combines historic attractions with a charming waterfront and spectacular natural beauty quite like Newport, Rhode Island – a city that has long been a premier wedding destination for native Rhode Islanders and people from all over the world.

8.7.10. Megan Freilich and Midhat Serbagi met at the University of Wisconsin, Madison when they were 19 and 22. "We became best friends and just both knew we were meant for each other," says Megan. In planning their wedding, the couple wanted to have a vintage feel that was also summery and playful.

9.4.11. Elegance was the watchword as Stacy and Andrew chose Rosecliff mansion in Newport, RI as the stage for their romantic, blacktie affair.

6.18.11. College sweethearts Kelly Egler and Tommy Fallon had an effortless, breezy air to their wedding. With croquet on the lawn, hand-rolled cigars by Boston Cigar Factory, and even Del's frozen lemonade, their guests were treated to a very luxurious day at the beach.

Krista and Daniel Peralta hit the jackpot: after a chance meeting in a parking lot on their way to interview for the same job, they both were hired and they fell in love. But their lucky streak isn't the only reason their seaside Newport wedding featured a touch of Vegas flair.

From the shores of Newport to the hallowed halls of Boston: Eight inspiring tabletop designs

As the kick-off to the nuptial weekend, the rehearsal dinner sets the tone for the subsequent events, so choosing the right setting, service and ambiance is essential. Options throughout Southern New England range from intimate to grand, depending on the size of your crowd and tone of your party.

Lauren and Timothy had spent their entire lives living no more than 20 minutes from each other. But it wasn't until a vacation to Mexico with friends that the two connected, kindling a romance that, over six years later, would result in marriage.

The Island House at Belle Mer was an idyllic venue location for Renee and David as they exchanged vows and pledged their love during a September ceremony on the water.