If there’s one thing we adore more than a good love story, it’s a viral love story, the kind that makes you stop mid-scroll, zoom in on the florals, and whisper, “I need this at my wedding.” This week, we’re wrapping up four weddings that completely owned the internet, from a desert-chic celebration officiated by an on-screen mom to not one, but two real-life fairytale château weddings in France.
Each couple had a vision, a story, and a vibe, and together, they reminded us that weddings aren’t just ceremonies; they’re cinematic universes of love, laughter, and really good lighting.
If you’re a Baby Daddy fan, prepare to melt, Jean-Luc Bilodeau (yes, Ben Wheeler himself!) just tied the knot with Elise LeBlanc in a dreamy “desert chic” celebration that felt like the ultimate cast reunion. The actor’s on-screen mom, Melissa Peterman, even officiated the ceremony, because of course she did.
Set against the palm-dotted backdrop of Indio, California, the four-day celebration was pure fun and full of heart, think barbecue nights, a pickleball tournament, and even a Love Island-themed pool party with a confessional booth. Guests (including Cara Delevingne and Emily Bett Rickards) received handwritten letters from the couple, and we’re not crying, you are.
Elise walked down the aisle in a lace Lis Simon gown before changing into a cocktail dress repurposed from her mother’s wedding gown (we love a sentimental queen). Their first dance happened during cocktail hour, to “Forever You and Me” by The Teskey Brothers, just to catch the perfect golden hour light. Iconic.
After the wedding, the newlyweds hit the road for a post-wedding camping trip, because nothing says “just married” like love, adventure, and a perfectly packed car playlist.
Some weddings are pretty, and then some are Château Challain levels of magical. Katrina and Jacob’s French fairytale began with a sunrise in Paris and an Alice in Wonderland-inspired welcome dinner that could have doubled as a fantasy film set.
The ceremony itself looked like it was plucked straight from a storybook, the château dripping in candlelight, florals blooming across every corner, and guests floating through scenes that felt too romantic to be real.
With Monique Lhuillier as the designer behind the bride’s gown, it was the perfect blend of elegance and whimsy. And the fact that the couple spent the weekend living at the château with their nearest and dearest? The magic didn’t end at “I do”; it lingered all the way through breakfast croissants and twilight champagne.
Luxury and legacy met at the altar when Edoardo Ferragamo married Elizabeth Ferragamo in a romantic Italian ceremony that oozed timeless class. The couple wed in Chiesa del Divo Martino, surrounded by florals in soft blush, white, and green, understated elegance at its finest.
The reception took place at La Cervara, where the Tuscan air mixed with good wine and even better music, courtesy of Edoardo himself. The groom surprised his new wife with an original song titled “Elizabeth,” and if that’s not a mic-drop moment, we don’t know what is.
Even a quick rain shower couldn’t dampen the glow, just 15 minutes of drizzle before the dance floor reopened and the fairy lights took over. It was intimate, sentimental, and effortlessly chic, everything we’d expect from Italian romance done the Ferragamo way.
From Brooklyn to the French countryside, lifestyle creator Ella McFadin and retail VP James Hanbury-Williams proved that modern love stories can have the most timeless settings.
The couple, who first met on a dating app (yes, Raya strikes again), married at Château de Sibra, a breathtaking estate nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Every detail was personal: their dog Crispy was the ring bearer, the groom wore a vintage Hermès tie from his grandfather, and Ella’s bridal look was styled by her close friend.
The wedding felt like an elevated house party with soul, think live performances, pizza trucks, and spontaneous tequila shots mid-photo session. Their first dance to “Dobby” by 1010Benja wasn’t just romantic; the artist actually performed it live.
It was the kind of wedding that felt deeply them, stylish, emotional, and rooted in love that’s as real as it gets.
Whether it’s castle vows, desert sunsets, or handwritten notes for every guest, these couples reminded us that weddings aren’t about following trends, they’re about creating moments that feel like home.
So, as we scroll, swoon, and screenshot for inspiration, remember: your love story might just be the next one we write about.
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