Summer 2019

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Diana King

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In our Summer 2019 issue, you'll find:

California's Best Of 2019

• Top wedding venues, planners, photographers, florists and more
• The season's most romantic weddings
• 355 unique ways to style your day
• Tips for planning a Hawaiian wedding

Plus the guide to over 500 local wedding experts!

Features


An Exclusive Guide to Top-Tier Wedding Vendors by Location

Departments

  • Unveiled
    Delicate Beauty

    We were inspired by the bride’s effortless, minimalist style,” explains event producer Kristin Banta of Kristin Ban

  • Bride Ideas

    Inspired by the scallop motif prevalent in Art Deco architecture, Los Angeles–based wedding planner Erika de la Teja of One Social Design and florist Inessa Nichols Design created a modern spin on the vintage look, which is captured by Vanessa Hicks Photography at Downey’s Rives Mansion.

  • Bride Ideas
    Bride Ideas: Statement Pieces

    These wedding planners make a big impression with creative designs that instill a sense of personality to each wedding day. From a tropical dance floor to chandeliers that draw the eye to the head table, inspiration abounds in these five designs.

  • Bride Ideas

    Designer, florist and event planner Tyler Speier of Tyler Speier Events in Santa Barbara has a passion for insert

  • Bride Ideas

    In just three simple steps, Anomaliebrings your vision of the perfect wedding dress to life.

  • Bride Ideas
    Bride Ideas: Cell Me About It

    Ensure your bride squad doesn’t miss a picture-perfect moment by giving them a Bandolier.

  • Bride Ideas
    Bride Ideas: Veiled Beauty

    Alexandra Kaslow gathered the many letters her husband-to-be Steven Skavdahl had written to her over the years.

  • Bride Ideas
    Bride Ideas: Spiritual Connections

    When it came time for Rachel Fleming and James Foord to tie the knot, the Colony Palms Hotel in Palm Springs (colonypalmshotel.com) was the ideal spot for hosting their vibrant boho-chic celebratio

  • Catering

    With California being home to more than 980 craft breweries and millions of lager lovers, it only makes sense that venues and caterers are hopping aboard the beer train.

  • Catering
    Cheers to You

    Toast to summer nuptials with these refreshing cocktails inspired by the season’s brightest ingredients

  • Portfolio

    Reinventing the traditional white cake with texture, dimension and style

  • Adorned
    Sole Mates

    From soft saturated hues to chic embellishments, these fabulous heels ensure the walk down the aisle will be unforgettable.

  • Beauty
    Recipe for Beauty

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  • Ask the Experts
    Destination Hawaii

    You have your heart set on a wedding far from home. However, planning the big day can be a challenge and even more so when the ceremony is taking place on unfamiliar terrain.

  • Destination Weddings
    Sip Sip Hooray

    These California wineries are ripe for wedding revelry

  • Venues
    Urban Planning

    Five new and renewed Venues for Tying the Knot

  • Newly Wed
    A Vine Romance

    REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD

  • Newly Wed
    Artful Inspiration

    THE BEAT OF LOVE

  • Newly Wed
    Blue Beauty

    LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

  • Newly Wed
    Sowing the Seeds of Love

    TRAIL MIXER

  • Newly Wed
    Subtle Serendipity

    DOUBLE TAKE

  • Newly Wed
    Presidential Sweet

    THE COUPLE

  • Newly Wed
    House of Love

    OFF GUARD 

  • Newly Wed
    Desert Escape

    FAIRY-TALE BEGINNING

  • Newly Wed
    Outdoor Elegance

    FULL CIRCLE

  • Newly Wed
    Love Times Two

    RARE FIND

  • Newly Wed
    Love Knows No Bounds

    LOVE STORY

  • Newly Wed
    A Joyous Occasion

    JET SET

  • Newly Wed
    Color Happy

    CITY OF DELIGHTS

  • Newly Wed
    Vineyard Romance

    THE COUPLE

  • Newly Wed
    Ballroom Bliss

    BRIGHT IDEA

  • Bon Voyage
On Our Covers: 

"Marcella" gown, $3,395, and "Lennon" tulle wrap, $950, by Chosen at LOHO Bride in Los Angeles. Mounser's "Pagoda Fruit" earrings, $225. Trumpet & Horn's "Tulum" diamond ring, $18,100. Handmade paper florals by Kristi J. Crispin. Photographed by Diana King.