Summer 2019

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Diana King

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

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Departments

  • Unveiled

    For her day at Carmel Valley Ranch, Erin chose a corseted lace gown by Liz Martinez, paired with a sparkling headband.

  • 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.

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  • Bride Ideas

    “I love having a calligrapher on hand the day of the event,” says Speier. “Just in case I am struck with inspiration and suddenly see something that needs a flourish.” Speier teamed up with Paper & Cloth to share five unique ways to incorporate calligraphy into your wedding day.

  • Perfect Wedding Dress
    Bride Ideas

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

  • Bride Ideas

    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.

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Portfolio

    The white cake stands the test of time with its simple, elegant appeal and the sense of tradition it brings to the cake-cutting ceremony. These five talented cake designers present a modern take on this timeless wedding detail.

  • Adorned

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

  • 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.

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  • Destination Weddings
    Sip Sip Hooray

    These California wineries are ripe for wedding revelry

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  • Venues
    Urban Planning

    Five new and renewed Venues for Tying the Knot

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  • Newly Wed
    A Vine Romance

    REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD

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  • Newly Wed
    Artful Inspiration

    Sharon Galvan and Adam Radtke

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  • Newly Wed
    Blue Beauty

    LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

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  • Newly Wed
    Sowing the Seeds of Love

    TRAIL MIXER

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  • Newly Wed
    Subtle Serendipity

    DOUBLE TAKE

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  • Newly Wed
    Presidential Sweet

    THE COUPLE

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  • Newly Wed
    House of Love

    OFF GUARD 

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  • Newly Wed
    Desert Escape

    FAIRY-TALE BEGINNING

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  • Newly Wed
    Outdoor Elegance

    FULL CIRCLE

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  • Newly Wed
    Love Times Two

    RARE FIND

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  • Newly Wed
    Love Knows No Bounds

    LOVE STORY

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  • Newly Wed
    A Joyous Occasion

    JET SET

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  • Newly Wed
    Color Happy

    CITY OF DELIGHTS

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  • Newly Wed
    Vineyard Romance

    THE COUPLE

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  • Newly Wed
    Ballroom Bliss

    BRIGHT IDEA

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  • Bon Voyage
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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.