Does anyone else adore a good love story as much as we do? When we heard Kimberly and Jimmy’s story, we fell head over heels in love.

In 1993 Kimberly and Jimmy attended a Military Ball together. After the dance, they each went their separate ways and didn’t think anything of it. Little did they know that 20 years later they would find themselves eloping in a gorgeous garden, holding a photo of their first dance all those years ago. Their breathtaking elopement was the perfect addition to their incredibly romantic love story.

Kim made sure their big day was every bit as special as their story by combining her unique personal style with sentimental pieces, like her mother’s dress and her grandmother’s pearls.

Here is a glimpse into their lovely day, provided by  the talented Shannon from Riverland Studios.

Kimberly, 37 & Jimmy, 37

Charleston, SC

Wedding Date: March 26, 2013

Number of Guests: 0

Wedding Costs:  $2,500

Wedding Ceremony Location: Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

Wedding Reception Location:  We had a wedding dinner for our family in my parents backyard a month or so after the wedding in Zephyrhills, FL.

In almost every single relationship, there is always the athlete and the cheerleader, the fruit eater and the cookie monster, the Notebook lover and the Fast and Furious enthusiast and most definitely, the early bird who rises for the morning worm while his sleeping beauty catches an extra snooze or two.

Target understands these differences in personalities as well as realizes that this is how people fall in love with each other in the first place. They come for the food and stay for the conversation sort of thing. Opposites attract because they balance out what the other person is missing.

So Target questions: why be traditional and ask for just ordinary gifts? After all, you both are different and it’s your wedding registry ; ask for items that both you and your partner will love and be able to enjoy together as well as separately.

For example: both you and your love bug have different ideas on how to best start your morning. He likes to get up early and get a dose of daily exercise. For him: the Schwin bike.

You, on the other hand, like to sleep in late and if you do wake up early, you’d rather lay in bed catching up with the classics like The Great Gatsby. For You: The IPad.

Now the question is, because these are two very different gifts, how do they meet in the middle?

Answer: After his bike ride, he comes home to snuggle with his new sweetheart in their new comfy Threshold Bedding sheets and as he lays there next to her, she explains to him the latest chapter she has just finished reading and how she cannot wait to find out what happens next.

Why be traditional when your relationship is beyond ordinary? Find ideas like this and more at target.com/weddingcatalog. Need more reasons to register? Find engaging savings and nuptial discounts at target.com/wedding.

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After realizing that the hassle and stress of wedding planning just wasn’t for them, Michelle and Ben decided that eloping was more their style. They snuck away with only 6 people for a romantic ceremony that was low on stress and chock full of romance. Living in Portland, their dreams of an outdoor ceremony were difficult to pin down, but thanks to keeping things small, the couple was able to say their “I dos” beneath a gorgeous bridge in Cathedral Park.

A special thanks to Gabriel Boone Photography for letting us peek into this incredible day!

Michelle, 27 & Ben, 28

Portland, OR

Wedding Date: October 20, 2012

Number of Guests: 6

Wedding Cost: About $2,200 including everything except wedding rings (we couldn’t afford them at the time, so we didn’t exchange them at our wedding)

Wedding Ceremony Location: Cathedral Park, under the St. John’s Bridge

Wedding Reception Location: Toasts at our home, followed by dinner at Ping and Karaoke at the Boiler Room.

When it comes to wedding fashion we tend to put all the focus on the bride and her bridesmaids. But why should the ladies have all the fun? After all, a bride’s best accessory is a well-styled groom (and vice versa). There’s really nothing better than a groom in a custom tailored suit, but it’s the accessories, in our opinion, that make the man — here are eight of them to help your husband-to-be look smoking hot on your wedding day:

1.  A Killer Pair of Warby Parker Shades

A summer wedding must as your groom won’t only be blinded by your beauty as you walk down the aisle, but also the blazing mid-day sun.

Florals and prints are so hot on the runways this season, even bridal designers are getting in on the trend; and now your bridal party can too! Whether you’re looking for delicate vintage floral bridesmaid dresses or a bold and modern print for your girls to wear, here are 15 traditional and non-traditional printed bridesmaid dresses:

1.  Whitney Deal Lilium Dress in Edenham Light Print

Bridal designer Whitney Deal is no stranger to patterns, offering a bridesmaid collection full of fresh florals and prints available in 8 different dress styles to choose from.