Winter 2019

Image Credit: 
Martin Rusch

Features


An Exclusive Guide to Top-Tier Wedding Vendors by Location

Departments

  • Unveiled

    n an homage to the desert and the ocean, the color palette intertwines shades of coral, blue and matte black, softened by nuanced hues of pink and flecks of gold.

  • Bride Ideas

    After a romantic engagement at Lake Como, Italy, Jon and Louise knew their wedding day had to be equally magical.

  • Bride Ideas

    The bride and groom made the day their own with dazzling style and whimsical touches, from the bride’s custom lace dress and cape and gold-sequined bridesmaids’ dresses to a rented DeLorean turned photo booth and even stuffed replicas of the couple’s beloved cats.

  • Bride Ideas

    Wedding planner Heather Balliet of San Marcos’ Amorology hit the nail on the head with the romantic theme of “home” for Briana and Calum’s
    wedding.

  • Bride Ideas

    Kristin and Brian Schofield included a royal symbol in their jewel-toned nuptials at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito.

  • Bride Ideas
    Liquid Courage

    Janessa Landeen knew how to get her groom, Alphonse Jacobellis ready for the big day: a Kamikaze shot.

  • Gifts & Favors

    While Sammy Ng and his fiancée were gathering headshots of their bridal party for their wedding website, he hit upon an idea: gifting each groomsman a customized glass.

  • Catering

    Toast the newlyweds in style with The Bubble Tap Trailer, a fully renovated, vintage 1953 “canned ham” camper converted into a mobile bar serving prosecco on tap.

  • Grooms Attire

    Grooms tying the knot at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes and San Diego’s L’Auberge Del Mar can now add a memorable touch to their wedding-day look.

  • Adorned

    Add a modern feel to these traditional wedding day accessories

  • Groomed
    Fine Accessories for Dashing Grooms

    1. Margaret Rowe’s one-of-a-kind antique golden bow tie boutonniere, circa 1950s, is a charming touch. The etched gold filigree adds a dashing accent to a lapel or tuxedo pocket.

  • Portfolio
    Back in Black

    1. A striking floral palette of burgundy and lavender with white is a showstopper.

  • Beauty
    Battle Wedding Day Woes with these 8 No-Fail Skin Care Products

    Put your best face forward with these magical skin potions that will rescue troubled spots, blemishes and more for that perfect bridal glow.

  • Bachelorette Parties
    Girl Squad Getaways

    Gather your girl gang for a weekend of pre-wedding bonding.

  • Ask the Experts
    With Great Ceremony

    When it came time to craft the “I do’s” for their July 2017 wedding, Philip Black and Chris Massey decided to take on a challenge—actually, three challenges each.

  • Runway Report
    The Season’s 7 Best Looks

    New York Bridal Fashion Week was a flurry of beautiful creations and inspiration and our Art Director,

  • Venues
    15 Unique California Wedding Venues for Saying "I Do"

  • Venues
    10 of the Newest Wedding Venues in Southern California

  • Newly Wed
    The Secret Garden

    CITY OF DELIGHTS

  • Newly Wed
    Bohemian Rhapsody

    THE PROPOSAL

  • Newly Wed
    Sea for Two

    The Proposal 

  • Newly Wed
    Autumn In California

    PLAYING THE FIELD

  • Newly Wed
    Rose Gold Romance

    ISLE TO AISLE

  • Newly Wed
    Castle in the Vines

    THE COUPLE

  • Newly Wed
    Malibu Dreams

    ROOFTOP RUSE

  • Newly Wed
    Family Ties

    WORK IT

  • Newly Wed
    Everlasting Love

    THE CEREMONY

  • Newly Wed
    Where the Heart Is

    BEST LAID PLANS

  • Newly Wed
    Seaside Romance

    FRIENDS FIRST

  • Newly Wed
    Modern Love

    WIND SWEPT: The couple, who met at the

  • Newly Wed
    Floral Fairytale

    THAT MAGIC MOMENT

  • Newly Wed
    Southern Charm

    SOUTH MEETS SOCAL

  • Newly Wed
    Pretty in Blue

    THE COUPLE

  • Bon Voyage
    Bon Voyage

    Janessa and Alphonse Jacobellis
    Date: May 19, 2018
    Married and Celebrated: Sherwood Country Club
    Bridal gown: Karoza Bridal
    Groom’s attire: The Black Tux

On Our Covers: 
(ON BRIDE] Netta BenShabu’s “Paula” wedding gown, $10,890, from Kinsley James Couture Bridal in Los Angeles. “Opal Daydreams” infinity hair vine, $360, online at Twigs & Honey. Pear diamond earrings, $7,093, online at Cirari.  Bouquet by FlorUnique in Los Angeles. [ON LEFT] Bias cut silk gown with a relaxed straight neckline and bow on back, $349–$389, Cloud Hunter in Los Angeles. Ben Bridge diamond pendant necklace, $4,799, from Pandora stores,  multiple locations. “Monaco” white stone earrings, $250, online at Belle Étoile Jewelry. [ON RIGHT] Cloud Hunter’s minimal and chic silk slip dress featuring a relaxed neckline and straight-across back line, $349–$389. Trumpet & Horn’s diamond pendant necklace, $500. Photographed by Martin Rusch. Styled by Catlin Myers. Hair and Makeup by Make-Up Therapy. Bouquet by FlorUnique.