Winter 2019

Image Credit: 
Martin Rusch

Features

  • Mariel Hannah Photography
    The Ultimate Guide to Bridal Beauty: Find Your Perfect Wedding Day Look

    HAIR TODAY
    Short, long or beautifully adorned, loose waves are effortless and on trend

  • John & Joseph Photography

    Inspired by the marbled beauty of Vibiana, a former cathedral in downtown Los Angeles, Ilana Ashley Events collaborated with Two Hearts Event Design and La Petite Gardenia to create a modern take on a classic Roman-inspired design

  • Jenny Quicksall
    The Flower Season: Beautiful Seasonal Floral Inspiration From Four SoCal Experts

    From floral accessories to couture bouquets: Rethink your bridal party florals with these creative, seasonally inspired and oh-so-beautiful designs by four Southern California florists

  • Martin Rusch

    Above, from left: Black velvet peak lapel tuxedo by Midnight Blue with white shirt, diamond-shaped black bow tie and black shoes. Rent from $170, from Friar Tux Shop.

  • Lenka Ulrichova
    Make A Statement: Nine Bold Bridal Gowns For The Daring California Bride

    Bring the drama down the aisle in wedding gowns featuring dramatic trains, floral embellishments and delicate beading.


An Exclusive Guide to Top-Tier Wedding Vendors by Location

Departments

  • Michelle Ramirez
    Unveiled
    California Dreams: A Modern Bohemian Styled Shoot Inspired By Palm Springs & The Pacific

    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
    Marry-Go-Round

    Magic played a part in Jon Blanchard and Louise Griffiths’ love story, from meeting at a Halloween party—where Louise was dressed as Snow White—to a memorable date at Disneyland that led to love.

  • Bride Ideas
    Express Yourself

    One of the stuffed versions of the couple’s beloved cats captured the wedding revelry via an attached GoPro camera

  • Bride Ideas
    Home Style

    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

  • Bride Ideas
    The Family Crest

    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
    Cheers to You

    “Couples are finding unique ways to infuse their personalities into their big day,” notes

  • Catering
    Bubble Up

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

  • Grooms Attire
    Tie One On

    Grooms tying the knot at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes (destinationhotels.com/terranea) and San Diego’s L’Auberge Del Mar (destinationhotels.com/lauberge-del-mar) can now add a memorable t

  • Adorned
    Pearls of Joy

    1. Santa Monica–based jewelry designer Margaret Rowe’s bracelet features three pearl flowers accented with Czech crystals and rhodium filigree leaves.

  • 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
    To the Rescue

    1. Instantly illuminate and hydrate your skin with Arcona Celestial Activating Essence.

  • 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

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.