Emmaday Ormond

It’s easy to get caught up in trends, color schemes, and perfectly posed portraits. But often it’s the little moments of your big day that ultimately prove most memorable. Below, couples and photographers reflect on six captured moments from real weddings.

Scout Hodges & Will McCormick May 24, 2025 Scout Hodges and Will McCormick met when they happened to be visiting New Orleans with their respective best friends at the same time. “It’s hard to describe it as anything other than love at first sight,” says Scout. They agreed to go to breakfast together the next day, and the two have been inseparable ever since—at least in the emotional sense if not the physical one, as their entire relationship was long-distance.

Choosing a venue is often one of the first decisions a couple must make in their wedding-planning journey, and arguably the most pivotal. With so many factors to take into account—from the look and feel of a reception space to logistical concerns involved with hosting an event—it’s important to know what you can expect before you sign on the dotted line.