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
    This Beautiful Wedding Celebrating Home Will Capture Your Heart

    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
    The Family Crest: A Unique Way To Add A Personal Touch To Your Wedding Design

    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
    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
    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

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.