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GRAND Entrance Making a Statement

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20 C PEOPLE Who’s who behind the scenes of C.

23 C WHAT’S HOT Jasmine de Lung’s museum-worthy confections. Iconic couples inspiring the next generation. A detail-oriented bash in Big Sur.

60 KISS FROM A ROSE In picture-perfect Montecito, fall in love with embroidered gowns, delicate mantillas and rich velvet ribbons.

70 SUPER NATURAL Brynn Jones and Ness Saban let their imaginations run wild for a magical day in Big Sur awash with color and originality.

76 A MATCH MADE IN HOLLYWOOD Laura Quicksilver and Jonathan Hausfater tie the knot with an idyllic autumn wedding in Santa Ynez.

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Cydney Morris of Stone Cold Fox takes her turn down the aisle. Parisian-style couture dresses without the travel. A rundown of our favorite runway looks.

43 C BEAUTY The healing (and beautifying) power of crystals. Plus, the rocks to keep by your side and in your makeup bag.

Sonoma Coast Joshua Tree

47 C DESIGN

Big Sur Newport Beach Santa Ynez

A pair of creatives tie the knot in the Big Easy with a modern Gatsby-themed fete.

53 C MENU In the bag: andSons Chocolatiers. How to pull off a polished wedding barbecue.

57 C TRAVEL

82 LUCKY IN LOVE

A fashion-forward, culturally immersive sojourn in San Miguel de Allende.

Designers Lu Zhang and Aaron Beaulieu set an Imperial Beijing feast at a desert retreat in Twentynine Palms.

92 RESOURCE GUIDE

86 SOME LIKE IT HAUTE

The wild romance of the Sonoma Coast.

Nina Tiari and João Salomão celebrate their love with a Marie Antoinetteinspired Newport Beach masquerade.

CALIFORNIA CELEBRATIONS

96 WHEN IN 98 PHOTO FINISH Montecito’s San Ysidro Ranch is reborn.

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On Our Cover VERA WANG gown, price upon request. LUV AJ earrings, $60.

JACQUIE AICHE ring, $525.

Model JUDITH at Nomad Mgmt.

Photography MARK GRIFFIN CHAMPION. Creative & Fashion Direction by ALISON EDMOND. Hair by PETE LAMDEN. Makeup by GINA BROOKE for Intraceuticals.

DINNER TABLE (P.54): ERICH MCVEY. BOUQUET (P. 70): NORMAN & BLAKE. PARADE (P. 57): NOA GRIFFEL. BALCONY (P.47): JESSE CHAMBERLIN MARBLE.

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Founder’s Letter

The question has been popped … and accepted! Now, the real work lies ahead: incorporating two different peoples’ lives into one magnificent day. It is one thing to have dreamed up a wedding in your head, conceivably from the time you were little (whether or not both parties admit to this), but it is a whole other thing to actually make it work for everyone involved.

The good news is that couples today — and, in particular, couples in California — have more options than ever for curating a wedding weekend that is reflective of who you are and the intentions you want to set for yourselves as you move forward into this new exciting chapter.

Whether you envision a wedding in a church or in the redwoods, or whether you want to be married by a shaman or a rabbi or your best friend, all possibilities are within reach. I’d argue that when it comes to getting married today, nothing really falls into the category of alternative — love can and should be expressed in whatever way best suits you.

In California, there is an abundance of breathtaking backdrops against which to say “I do,” and an outdoor setting is often key to setting the mood. But where? Beach, desert, mountain, vineyard — each is an idyllic option that will take your theme in a distinct direction.

At C Weddings, we aim to highlight some of the most beautiful, creative nuptials celebrated in the last season to serve as your inspirational idea-starters. We also scour the state to bring you the latest and greatest in fashion, jewels, locations, vendors and decor trends. Because if you only get one chance to make a lasting, heartfelt impression, you might as well go for the gold in this most golden of states.

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Who’s who behind the scenes of this issue, plus their favorite California places

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Originally from Sonora, Mexico, Los Angeles-based Judith at Nomad Mgmt is our bold bride in “Kiss From a Rose,” p.60. She has modeled for Dior, Balmain, and G-Star x Pharrell.

Recently, she was featured in the Libertines campaign and fashion show.

C SPOTS • Wasteland on Melrose has great designer vintage • El Siete Mares in Silver Lake has the best traditional Mexican seafood • Paseo Miramar Trail for a hike with ocean views

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Christine Zohrabians The creator of Fancy That! Events in Los Angeles, Christine Zohrabians designed the gorgeous nuptials of Nina Tiari and João Salomão in “Some Like It Haute,” p.86. She’s also the founder and producer of the annual luxury bridal event I Do! An Event for the Stylish Bride. C SPOTS • Spray LA for the most amazing sunkissed tans • Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design — Eddie is a genius in the events industry • Pellequr in Beverly Hills, where the CBD Korean scrubs and lymphatic drainage facials are lifechanging

Gina Brooke Makeup artist Gina Brooke, who lent her talents to “Kiss From a Rose,” p.60, has more than 20 years of experience in the beauty industry. The force behind many memorable editorial, media and red carpet moments, Brooke has also developed award-winning beauty products, including faux fur lashes and a universal shade of red lipstick. C SPOTS • I go to Merci Montecito daily for the best lattes in California • El León Thai spa in Los Angeles is my method to increasing vitality • Lotusland is my garden sanctuary

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Norman & Blake is a Los Angelesbased luxury wedding photography duo composed of Shannen Norman & Emily Blake, who shot the wedding of Brynn Jones and Ness Saban for “Super Natural,” p.70. Their photos have appeared in Vogue, Martha Stewart and Brides, and their clients have tied the knot in places as far and wide as Mallorca, Greece, France, Italy and Japan.

C SPOTS • Sonomama in Highland Park is a gem for gifts • Mh Zh in Silver Lake is a go-to spot for any celebration dinner • The Crazy 88 cocktail at ETA is tequila with bell pepper, yellow chartreuse, pineapple and mint — it sounds really weird but tastes amazing

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The reign of the naked cake may be coming to an end. In its place? One-ofa-kind confections à la the avant-garde, elaborate masterworks of fine art cake designer Jasmine de Lung. Though, you might be surprised to learn that the talent’s creative philosophy is rooted not in the pursuit of perfection, but rather, in the limitations of her medium. “I love including elements of surrender in the design and crafting process,” says de Lung, who, in addition to running Jasmine Rae Cakes in San Francisco, teaches a handful of technique and business workshops internationally every year. Some of her distressed textures, rough stone effects, “torn-paper” ruffles and other signatures “were developed out of the conditions of my studio, such as [it] being very dry,” she says. “It’s always interesting to bring my teaching to a humid climate and be forced to appreciate what is then possible.”

Inside her subtly sweet gateaux, nuanced ingredients with unique flavor combinations shine through, such as chai tea, feta, burnt caramel and roasted apples; and vanilla bean, cinnamon and rose. In the end, as is the case with the best artists, the confines of de Lung’s practice only serve to create more arresting results. Cakes from $3,000. jasmineraecakes.com. • AN USH J. BE N LIYAN

An ocean-inspired creation by JASMINE RAE CAKES composed of layers of Earl Grey and chocolate cakes.

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FOR HER FANTASTICAL CONFECTIONS, CAKE DESIGNER JASMINE DE LUNG EMBRACES THE UNKNOWN FA L L W E D D I N G S 2 0 1 9

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5. 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Alyse sandals, $495, 3.1 Phillip Lim, L.A. 6. JANESSA LEONÉ Michon hat, $207, janessaleone.com.

7. SACHIN & BABI Tilda earrings, $115, sachinandbabi.com.

8. SELIM MOUZANNAR Sea Flower bracelet, $13,100, Broken English, L.A. 9. FRAME Les Second bag, $450, frame-store.com.

10. LAURA LEE JEWELLERY baroque pearl ring, $570, lauraleejewellery.com.

11. SOLUDOS platform smoking slipper, $75, soludos.com.

12. BOTTEGA VENETA sunglasses, $440, Bottega Veneta, B.H.

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Since its launch nearly 30 years ago, home textiles label Coyuchi has been setting the industry standard with its dedication to sustainability and quality organic materials. The San Francisco-based brand is now introducing a game-changing way of experiencing its luxe coastal-inspired bedding and towels. Coyuchi for Life, a circular subscription service for home fabrics — perfect for ecoconscious newlyweds — allows customers to replenish their linens every six, 12 or 24 months. Coyuchi will then renew, upcycle or recycle the returned items through its 2nd Home program, helping reduce the 21 billion pounds of post-consumer textile waste that the U.S. produces annually. Now that’s commitment. coyuchi.com. A.J.B.

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TOKENS OF LOVE For her handcrafted and ethically sourced talismanic pieces, British jewelry designer Pippa Small — whose background in anthropology and human rights activism informs her eponymous brand — works with master artisans around the globe who mentor young craftsmen and craftswomen. The embossed gold and silver rings in her new Syrian Wedding Bands collection incorporate ancient Syrian motifs, including that of Atargatis, the goddess of fertility. “These rings are universal symbols of vitality, abundance, rebirth and growth,” says Small, who has outposts in London and Los Angeles.

225 26th St., Santa Monica, 310-260-9222; pippasmall.com. A.J.B.

From left: PIPPA SMALL Vine ring in 18-karat gold, $1,900.

The namesake designer.

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Floral Feels Nails that play off the bride’s bouquet are fast becoming a go-to look. Whether created with dried flowers or delicately hand-painted — such as the styles by Erika Beauty Artistry at Salon Republic Pasadena — the whimsical designs work best sealed under translucent Japanese hard gels for honeymoon longevity. Prices vary. @erikabeautyartistry, 300 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 241, #510, Pasadena. KELLY ATTERTON

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FRESH START COYUCHI color block organic quilt, from $88.

Below: Organic crinkled percale Minimalist set, from $198.

Just in time for its 10th anniversary, oceanfront resort and spa Terranea, beloved as a romantic ceremony destination and a place for pre- or postnuptial pampering, has expanded its spa offerings with Solviva, a new wellness- and sustainability-focused restaurant tucked away by the pool. 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, 855-938-4047; terranea.com. A.J.B.

A bird’s-eye view of TERRANEA in Rancho Palos Verdes.

SMALL: AMANDINE ALESSANDRA @THEINTERIORPHOTOGRAPHER. ERIKA BEAUTY ARTISTRY: @ERIKABEAUTYARTISTRY. TERRANEA: COURTESY OF TERRANEA. PAMPAS: LIANA-MIKAH. ALTERED PLATES: RACHEL BURKONS. THE MASTER TOX: RYAN YEAGER.

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“Pampas grass is becoming a popular alternative to fresh flowers in weddings — there’s so much you can do with it,” says PAMPAS PEOPLE founder AYLIN SEVGILI.

High Notes Los Angeles-based Altered Plates specializes in tastefully integrating cannabis into formal events, from the food and beverage to the decor. “We are working hard to change the perception of the plant and normalize it to new and cannacurious users by presenting it in a beautiful way,” co-founder Rachel Burkons says. Her take on an elevated wedding? Offering signature drinks crafted with CBD honey simple syrup; adorning bouquets with fresh or dried cured cannabis flowers; and working with her co-founder and brother, chef Holden Jagger, on cannabis pairings for a unique fine dining experience. alteredplatesevents.com. A.J.B. “Greeting your guests with beautifully appointed joint trays gives them a safe space to explore cannabis,” says RACHEL BURKONS of ALTERED PLATES.

GRASS ROOTS Aylin Sevgili loved pampas grass before she knew what it was called. “My Google search was: ‘hairy beige plant,’ ‘tall feathery plant,’ ‘Dr. Seuss-like plant,’” she says. After relocating from Washington, D.C., to Venice last year, she found that sourcing the elusive ingredient was nearly as tricky as nailing down its name, until she happened upon a bumper crop growing wild in a family friend’s Oxnard backyard. Soon after that, Sevgili launched her Etsy shop (and Instagram by the same name), Pampas People, and discovered a nearinsatiable demand for the wrapped and ready-to-ship bundles.

With requests coming in from brides, florists, event planners and brand reps, she frequently sells out. So what is it about pampas that has the wedding and design world in its thrall?

“It’s a showstopper,” says Sevgili, who also works in social media at a digital marketing agency. She adds, “A beautiful, unique-looking plant that requires no water, no maintenance and zero upkeep? Yes please!” @pampaspeople. M.G.

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After a chance meeting at a mutual friend’s Mexico City wedding, Los Angeles-based jewelry designers Maya Brenner and Sarah Hendler teamed up for a union of their own: a modern, minimal, four-piece pearl-centric capsule collection perfect for brides-to-be. mayabrenner.com. L I LA VAN VA N D E N B E R G H E

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2. CHANEL silk hairclip, $425, Chanel, Beverly Hills. 3. DON LUCAS FINE JEWELRY North Star cuff, $330 (sold as one), donlucas.com. 4. PRADA Donna sandals, price upon request, Prada, Beverly Hills. 5. MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION Kiss Curl fascinator hat, $2,000, Michael Kors, Beverly Hills.

6. LES PETITS JOUEURS Baby Olivia bag, $660, lespetitsjoueurs.com.

7. ATTICO soft leather belt, $544, net-a -porter.com. 8. SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO sunglasses, $350, ysl.com. 9. OSCAR DE LA RENTA Pavé Point stud earrings, $350, Oscar de la Renta, Beverly Hills.

10. DOLCE & GABBANA crystal bow heels, $1,295, Dolce & Gabbana, Beverly Hills. 11. LOEWE feathers headband, $1,300, loewe.com.

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BIANCA PÉREZMORA MACÍAS, wearing YVES SAINT LAURENT, weds MICK JAGGER in SaintTropez in 1971.

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Eventide Enchantment

A COUPLE CONJURES A CALIFORNIA SUNSET IN THEIR BIG-DAY DETAILS Brilliant Earth (started by one of his friends from Stanford business school).

“I was elated,” says Kathryn, who plans to expand her online tabletop brand Year & Day into new categories later this year.

Next came the pair’s greatest venture yet — planning a wedding for 160 guests in just five months, with many coming from as far away as Matt’s native Canada.

“We wanted to celebrate the natural beauty of California and especially the magic of the coastline,” Kathryn explains.

For the ceremony at Ventana Big Sur, with the majestic redwoods as backdrop, Kathryn wrapped one of her late father’s monogrammed handkerchiefs around her lily-of-the-valley bouquet to symbolize him walking her down the aisle. After saying “I do,” the couple invited guests to join them in the reception tent decorated in “vibrant pinks, oranges and yellows reminiscent of our best sunsets,” the bride shares. Following a surprise choreographed dance number by the bride and groom, everyone enjoyed dinner, Momofuku Milk Bar birthday cake and dancing to the sounds of Encore from West Coast Music long into the night. “We couldn’t get people to stop dancing,” Matt says. “Kathryn gets the credit for picking the band.” • MARIE LOOK

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Clockwise from left: Guests’ favors include custom YEAR & DAY bud vases.

The MOMOFUKU MILK BAR confetti birthday cake. MATT WYNDOWE in RALPH LAUREN PURPLE LABEL and KATHRYN DURYEA in OSCAR DE LA RENTA. The reception tent at VENTANA BIG SUR. Guests enjoy dessert on Year & Day dinnerware. Place settings feature FIN FELLOWESdesigned paper goods and custom dyed linens by event designer STANLEE GATTI.

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Matt Wyndowe, a partner at Graph Ventures, first struck up a conversation with entrepreneur Kathryn Duryea at a mutual friend’s party in San Francisco.

“She took my breath away,” he says. Two years later, during a December stay at Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn, the investment executive proposed to his love outdoors at sunset with an emerald-cut diamond from responsibly sourced jewelry company

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JOHN F. KENNEDY and his bride, JACQUELINE BOUVIER, wearing a gown by ANN LOWE, in Newport, Rhode Island, 1953.

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8. ALEX MONROE Posy Bee Cluster Ring, $250, Goldbug, Pasadena.

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CYDNEY MORRIS of STONE COLD FOX in her custom bridal gown.

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When it came to dreaming up her own wedding gown, Cydney Morris — the designer and co-founder of Los Angeles-based label and custom bridal boutique Stone Cold Fox — envisioned an amalgam of “the Victorian era and classic Brigette Bardot movies,” she says.

In collaboration with her friend Laura Vassar of Brock Collection, Cydney created a sheer-lined gown in white corded French lace with a boned bodice, scalloped peplum and pale pink ribbon straps to wear to marry her Australian beau, Ollie Edwards, in Sydney earlier this year. “I found an actual antique veil from the 1800s,” Cydney says of her finishing touch. “It was the perfect look to express who I was as a bride.” thestonecoldfox.com. • A.J.B.

Circular barrettes are the ultimate low-key bridal note

From top: The bride wearing her label’s Watson robe, $320.

Cydney and her bridesmaids, all in Stone Cold Fox designs.

MAISON SOBA open circle pearl barrette, $45, maisonsoba.com

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MARINE LIFE When Southern California-bred designer and certified gemologist Renna Brown-Taher — formerly a jewelry specialist at Sotheby’s — launched her eponymous line last year, she found inspiration in a bracelet her mother once made for her out of shells they collected together.

With spiral shell motifs aplenty and maritime materials like Tahitian pearls and nacre, the Renna collection “is a visual representation of the childhood memories I have of weekends in Malibu and Laguna,” BrownTaher says. rennajewels.com. A.J.B.

RENNA large Lunasea diamondand-pearl hoop earring, $12,000/set.

CULT GAIA Ria acrylic barrette, $88/set of two, cultgaia.com.

CHAN LUU hammered silver oval ring hair pin, $175, chanluu.com.

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Cool & Collected MILESTONES BY ASHLEIGH BERGMAN Luminescent pear labradorite and diamond necklace, $1,865.

STONE COLD FOX: JOEY WILLIS. CULT GAIA: JASON TIDWELL. CHAN LUU: JULIAN TRAN. THE COUTURIERE: KATHRYN PAGE.

JIMMY CHOO Something Blue Lucy 85 pumps, $875.

In addition to custom designs, Los Angeles-based Milestones by Ashleigh Bergman offers a curated assortment of exquisite modern-classic bridal and Fashion fine jewelry by both established and unsung designers, among them Ariel Gordon and Eriness. ashleighbergman.com.

SOLE MATES For its 2019 bridal collection, Jimmy Choo is paying tribute to the tradition of “something blue” with a range of styles in a new pale blue moiré silk, updating wedding favorites such as the Romy and Lucy pumps with the lustrous fabric. Other classic shoes and clutches are reimagined in ivory satin and floral lace with finishing touches that include pearls, feathers and champagne glitter. For the fairy-tale bride, the new handcrafted, Swarovski crystal-encrusted Avril pump is a nod to Cinderella’s glass slipper. jimmychoo.com. L.V.

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SEW IN LOVE Specializing in custom, one-of-a-kind bridal gowns, The Couturiere is a new Parisian-style atelier set inside a threestory art nouveau landmark building in downtown San Francisco. The directto-consumer studio matches every bride-to-be with a master patternmaker, a project manager, an expert sewing team and a so-called “inspirationist” to help conceptualize and fabricate a one-of-akind dress. To help stir the imagination, The Couturiere will also host a series of monthly salon sessions to share the latest showroom designs. From $3,000. 303 Sutter St., S.F.; thecouturiere.com. A.J.B.

Clockwise from top left: Inside THE COUTURIERE, a new bridal atelier in San Francisco. Details of an in-progress custom gown. A master patternmaker at work.

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CROWNWORKS rose quartz crystal comb, $222.

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Wedding planning can be fraught with drama, and when it comes to preparations for the big day, brides need all the good juju they can get. With crystals having a mainstream moment, it’s easier than ever to bring Mother Earth’s revitalizing vibes into your beauty rituals. Whether you’re a die-hard believer or a casual admirer, there’s really no downside to adding a little magic into the mix.

When incorporated as an ingredient in skincare, the minerals in crystals are said to physically enhance a product’s benefits and are beloved by devotees for their purported energizing virtues.

“Our ancestors intuitively knew crystals could bring about energetic shifts and changes, whether worn as adornment, kept in close proximity or used in ritual,” explains Los Angeles-based Colleen McCann, a shamanic energy medicine practitioner and the author of Crystal RX. Whole crystals, such as black tourmaline and lepidolite, are thought to help purify energy prewedding, keeping you calm and focused by ensuring your auric field is cleansed. •

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ANGELA CAGLIA vibrating rose quartz sculpting roller, $195, net-a-porter.com.

ROCK SOLID alignment, rose quartz massage and Japanese-style gels with affixed crystals for a restorative wellness experience. Mazz Hanna $350/90 min., mazzhanna.com.

A connective intuitive reading at Majorelle Spa in Santa Barbara releases old patterns, aligns chakras with aromatherapy roll-on crystal infusion and a relaxing body massage. Majorelle Spa, $285/90 min., hotelcalifornian.com.

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What’s the difference between gemstones and crystals? Gemstones are semiprecious (i.e. amber) or precious (i.e. diamonds). There is, of course, a whole scientific explanation about gemstones’ chemical compositions and crystals structures, but my general rule of thumb is that a gemstone is something you would set into a piece of jewelry and most everything else is a crystal. They’re both energetically beneficial and carry healing energy.

Why add crystals to wedding prep?

Weddings are a time of celebration, but they can be chaotic and stressful. This is why we created a Bride Box, loaded with crystals whose energy is believed to inspire love, peace, hope and bliss, along with palo santo and a santal candle in a beautiful oak keepsake box, to help the bride stay centered. For a DIY option, I tell my brides to put a piece of pink Himalayan quartz in the places in their homes where they do self-care because feminine energy is receptive. Which crystals or gemstones are best to incorporate into your wedding beauty? Hands down, rose quartz, the stone of unconditional love.

And celestite, for “something blue” — it keeps you calm. Pink Himalayan quartz is the stone of the divine feminine and selenite protects and ushers in peace. Lastly, clear quartz is programmable: Set your intention for your big day with this crystal, and it will help you call in that vision.

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Reset your energy with these standout crystal-infused treatments. The rose quartz gem essence facial at Four Moons Spa in Encinitas aims to evoke unconditional love. Its unique facial begins with ingesting a few drops of their signature tincture Gem Essences: DeepLove, featuring rose quartz massage throughout. Four Moons Spa, $160/75 min., fourmoonsspa.com. Andi Scarborough’s CrownWorks beauty ceremony treatment uses reiki, breath work, oracle cards, meditation and crystal combs to move stagnant energy down to the hair ends and out of your life forever. Andi Scarborough, $333/120 min., crownworks.net.

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In June 2016, when animator Justin Bakies suggested over Tinder that Los Angeles-based graphic designer, art director and founder of lifestyle blog Designlovefest Bri Emery have dinner with him — a homemade meal of steak au poivre — Bri was initially unimpressed.

“I thought, how pretentious,” she recalls with a laugh. They opted instead for drinks at Silver Lake bar Thirsty Crow followed by midnight pizza, and the rest is history. After dating for two years, Justin proposed in their Highland Park-area home with a custom, art deco-inspired ring by Kathryn Bentley. The pair chose New Orleans (the groom’s hometown) for their “southern Gatsby”-flavored

destination wedding (at which they served steak au poivre), brimming with inventive details, including pampas grass-fueled florals, a traditional second line parade, a silent disco and more. 1.

For a twist on the typical photo booth accessories, Of the Flowers L.A. floral designer Felisa Funes created Mardis Gras-style masks using black-dyed and bleached pampas grasses with white dried wildflower embellishments. 2.

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from lunaria; preserved Italian ruscus; straw flower; bleached amaranths, fern, yarrow and pampas grass; and other small flowers. 4. Lovegood Wedding & Event Rentals’ Gypsy Mobile Bar Trailer served guests Champagne before the second line parade that followed the ceremony; later the bar was transformed into a station for old-fashioneds. 5. For the invites, Mike Willcox incorporated symbols significant to the couple, including their zodiac constellation (both are Aquarius). Nick Misani did the hand lettering printed

by Czar Press in gold foil on vellum. 6.

Made by Bittersweet Confections, the marbleized almond cake took its hexagon shape from the bride’s ring. •

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5. ANOTHER HUMAN Tubular magazine rack, $600, 1stdibs.com. 6. DANA VERALDI Kiss 3, $120, tappancollective.com. 7. APPARATUS candle blocks, $760 each, apparatusstudio.com. 8. JOCHEN HOLZ Incalmo jug, $260, thenewcraftsmen.com. 9. MAX LAMB Crockery basalt salt and pepper shakers, $165, gardeshop.com.

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In the same Beverly Hills space where their mother ran the Teuscher chocolate shop for 35 years, brothers Marc and Phil Covitz are reimagining the classic bonbon at andSons Chocolatiers.

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ingredients as lemongrass, cinnamon cookie praline and Counter Culture coffee. Now couples can have a private tasting with Harvey to develop a bespoke confection flavor and design for wellcurated welcome boxes and party favors.

By appointment. 9548 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, 310-276-2776; and-sons.com. • A.J.B.

Burning Love SPARKS FLY AT THE ROMANTIC VINEYARD WEDDING OF ANNA GRAHAM AND KYLE THORPE

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After being matched on a dating app, sparks flew when Anna Graham and Kyle Thorpe first met in person over a meal at Mercado in Downtown L.A. and discovered they were both raised in South Africa.

When Anna — a fashion consultant and the daughter of Jenny Graham, a creative director of clothing company Velvet by Graham and Spencer — and Kyle, an advisor at a fintech startup, began planning their wedding, the quest to create a fun, flavorful menu that their international guests would enjoy was a top priority.

Longtime fans of the Santa Ynez Valley — which they visited on their first trip together — the couple insisted on spotlighting local fare at their celebration, held at Grassini Family Vineyards, and preparing it in a way that ignited a sense of community and allowed for interactivity between their guests and the chef. They enlisted live fire expert Ethan Mantle from Componere Fine Catering to tend to the meal’s lamb, chicken and fish, which were roasted throughout the wedding’s cocktail hour leading up to dinner. “We knew we wanted to create a sensory experience for our guests, and the live fire cooking was the perfect way to see, smell and then taste the meal we created,” Anna explains.

During a relaxed outdoor ceremony under a bowed branch chuppah overlooking the grape vines, Kyle wore a navy J. Crew tux and a blue and red Rolex Pepsi watch (gifted from Anna the night before) while

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Clockwise from top: A strawberry mule.

Charred calçots and asparagus by COMPONERE FINE CATERING. A smoked duck appetizer. The BASH PLEASEproduced affair featured a live-fire station. KYLE THORPE and ANNA GRAHAM, wearing MARTHA MEDEIROS. Opposite, clockwise from top: The couple cuts into THE SOLVANG BAKERY cakes. A place setting

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Anna donned an ethereal Martha Medeiros gown. “It was Martha’s first custom dress in the United States,” Anna says. “The lace was handmade by a group of women artisans from Brazil’s Alagoas village.

They worked on the lace for 18 months and it took three months to put the dress together.” Anna carried a brooch that belonged to her late grandmother in her dried, white wildflower-inspired bouquet.

At the cocktail hour, the 170 guests enjoyed bites of beet-cured kampachi, morel and ricotta toast, halibut ceviche with candied lemon and vegan chicharrones, with tomatillo, avocado and Fresno chile pepper and sipped spicy mezcal margaritas.

Dinner was served on a stunning 200-foot-long communal table decorated with local citrus and lively, naturalistic bouquets that San Francisco florist Marigold loosely placed within handformed ceramic vases.

After the newlyweds’ first dance to Coldplay’s “A Sky Full of Stars,” they cut into three cakes from The Solvang Bakery — chocolate, vanilla and red velvet. Before the party disbanded, guests were treated to gourmet sliders with a side of fries and glasses of espresso martinis — a fittingly delicious end to the night. “From day one, we knew our guests would be in for a culinary treat,” Anna says. • CAROLYN MEERS

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Groom RUDY LOPEZ NEGRETE, in HUGO BOSS, and bride ESTHER SONG, wearing JOHANNA ORTIZ, plus mariachis.

ESTHER SONG AND RUDY LOPEZ NEGRETE JET TO COLONIAL SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE FOR AN OLD WORLD CELEBRATION

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The bride strikes a pose on the streets of San Miguel de Allende. Right: Rudy and Esther, in her OSCAR DE LA RENTA reception gown, stand before the city’s iconic PARROQUIA DE SAN MIGUEL ARCÁNGEL.

They met in a karaoke bar in L.A.’s Koreatown. Three and a half years later, Esther Song and Rudy Lopez Negrete decamped to Mexico’s central highlands for a cross-cultural union at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende.

The Los Angeles-based couple (she is Tory Burch’s vice president of VIP public relations and partnerships, he is head of multicultural at CAA-affiliated agency Observatory) dreamed up a Korean-Mexican fiesta. With planner Karen Morlet, they brought it to life in view of the city’s evocative skyline, punctuated by its famed pink cathedral, the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel.

They selected the destination for their weekend-long wedding in part because of Rudy’s fond childhood memories: In his youth, the groom roamed the city’s cobblestone-lined streets while his father oversaw Mexico’s tourism bureau.

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The dreamy reception dinner at ROSEWOOD SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE. Above: A donkey adorned with florals for the traditional wedding processional called callejoneada. Right: The custom invitation suite by illustrator MEG CLAY.

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Cristina Ehrlich, Thomas Carter Phillips and Lee Harris, and actors Amber Heard and Zoey Deutch, flew in to toast Rudy and Esther.

The pair — true epicures at heart, with a joint mantra that includes “spice on everything, and wine and tequila with anything,” according to Esther — began the weekend with a traditional callejoneada processional through the city’s winding streets, led by a tequila burro wearing a tabletop saddle.

At the end of the ceremony, after Heard surprised the couple with an emotional reading of a Pablo Neruda poem in English and Spanish, Rudy and Esther bowed to their parents per Korean tradition.

Later, guests sipped spirits curated by the groom at the reception. The bride and groom also reveled in their success at lobbying the city to stretch its party curfew, extending the reception until 5 a.m., fueled by late-night chilaquiles and churros. “I changed into ruffled tennis shoes and we danced all night,” Esther says. • E L I ZA B E T H VAR N E L L

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MEXICO, TE AMO Like a fine reposado, Mexico gets better with age. Home to some of the world’s most lavish resorts, the country’s Pacific Coast remains a classic destination for Californians embarking on a romance trip. And a few beloved properties are making it easier than ever to indulge: Fresh on Cabo’s scene and celebrating its one-year anniversary is Montage Los Cabos (from $595/night, montagehotels.com), set on the halcyon swimming beach of Santa Maria Bay. Couples can wed on one of three oceanfront lawns with verdant turquoise landscaping and host receptions in a ballroom; or choose to simply cleanse and reconnect under a blanket of stars with the help of the resort’s

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shaman. Whatever the mission, the Twin Dolphin Couple Journey — with a breathing meditation, guided tea ritual and side-byside massage — ensures a happy start. A few miles up the beach is perhaps the most seductive stay anywhere: Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort (from $710/ night, rosewoodhotels.com). That’s thanks in part to having an actual Department of Romance, able to magically produce private fireworks shows or intimate dinners when lovebirds aren’t swimming in infinity pools to underwater music or gazing at the galaxy through their own rooftop telescope. The Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita (from $895/ night, fourseasons.com) has introduced the idea of a Soulcation — think Huichol blessings, chakra-balancing rituals, intentionburning ceremonies, Reborn mud rituals, dreamcatcher-making, sea-foraging, Hakali massage, and mole and mezcal at the new gastronomic Mexican highlight, Dos Catrinas.

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Paradise found, indeed. Days at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi — the deluxe hotelier’s first resort in the Indian Ocean — may comprise tooling around on a chartered yacht, swinging from a daybed beside the infinity pool (on the deck of your overwater bungalow) and discovering the surreal show beneath the surface. You’ll also have the chance to savor Miyazaki wagyu beef and Alba white truffle, washed down with Krug bubbles, from a bamboo nest designed for two perched high in tropical treetops. Or you can always slip into spa-induced bliss with a couple’s Starlight Ocean Massage, set to lapping waves in a private candlelit garden. From $2,000/night. waldorfastoria3.hilton.com. K.R.

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OSCAR DE LA RENTA gown, $15,990. DOLCE & GABBANA earrings, $925. JACQUIE AICHE ring, $3,125. STUART WEITZMAN sandals, $425.

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INES DI SANTO gown, $17,990. CHAN LUU earrings, $245. DAVID YURMAN ring, $7,200.

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CAROLINA HERRERA gown, $10,990. Lace, stylist’s own.

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LELA ROSE gown, $5,495. LUV AJ earrings, $65. Ribbon, stylist’s own.

Opposite: MONIQUE LHUILLIER gown, $8,900, and veil, $1,850. OLÉ OLÉ FLAMENCO hair comb, $24. DAVID YURMAN ring, $7,200. Tulle, stylist’s own.

Makeup: INTRACEUTICALS Retouch hyaluronic base serum, $69, and Retouch highlight, $69. CHANEL Palette Essentielle in Beige Clair, $60. KOSAS Tropic Equinox color and light palette, $34. KJAER WEIS eye pencil in black, $30. MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua lip liner pencil in red, $20. TOM FORD lip color matte in Flame, $55.

Model JUDITH at Nomad Mgmt. Hair by PETE LAMDEN. Makeup by GINA BROOKE for Intraceuticals.

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Super Natural BRYNN JONES AND NESS SABAN LET THEIR IMAGINATIONS RUN WILD FOR A MAGICAL DAY IN BIG SUR AWASH WITH COLOR AND ORIGINALITY PH OTOG RAP H Y BY

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On an impromptu trip to Big Sur to celebrate six years together, Ness Saban, an independent filmmaker, proposed to Brynn Jones, a model and the owner of Hollywood-based vintage clothing boutique Aralda. An almost halfway point between the couple’s home base of Los Angeles and Brynn’s native Portland, Ore., Big Sur presented the perfect setting for playing out their wedding imaginings. “We love to have fun and not take everything too seriously or do things traditionally,” Brynn says. “We turned to paintings as inspiration for our color palettes, and there were also references to a psychedelic take on Dr. Seuss and FernGully to explain the whimsy that we wanted.”

Planners Yifat Oren and Emily Park were charged with bringing this dreamscape to life on a private cliffside estate. For the ceremony, a simple chuppah hung between two craggy, windswept trees at the edge of the ocean.

Brynn came down the grassy aisle in a Monique Lhuillier dress adorned with butterflies and cascading ostrich feathers that she selected just 10 days before the wedding (a custom dress she planned on wearing didn’t pan out).

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The groom’s custom burgundy velvet suit by HIGH SOCIETY. Rings from XIV KARATS.

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The bride gets ready inside a yurt on the property, pairing her dress with an emerald bracelet, a surprise wedding gift from Ness. �It was airy, whimsical and very comfortable!� she says of the look.

Clockwise: The stunning coastal cake by JASMINE RAE CAKES. The shared meal took place under colorful floral installations by STUDIO MONDINE. Brynn says the speeches at dinner were a highlight. The bride cuts a rug at the after-party.

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Studio Mondine strung with kaleidoscopic clouds of dyed baby’s breath, asparagus fern and amaranth. The tables were lined with glass-blown candle holders made by Ness’ mother, and colorful, delicate bud vases and centerpieces.

The celebration continued across CA-1 with a tiki chic-themed afterparty at Ventana Big Sur. “Ness and I

went to Disneyland before our wedding and got inspired by the Tiki Room and how wacky it was. We also drew some inspiration from Trader Vic’s,” says Brynn, who changed into a full-length, sequined Norman Norell dress for the reception. The space was decked out with lava lamps, peacock chairs and neon signs with blowfish-shaped lights and

lanterns dangling from the ceiling. “After we shut down the dance floor, a group of friends came back to our room and we sat outside,” the bride says. As if the night couldn’t be more enchanted, she adds, “I saw three shooting stars!” • CATERING Paula LeDuc VIDEOGRAPHY Satellite Pictures MUSIC Magik Magik, DJ Ana Calderon MAKEUP Chanel Cross HAIR Amber Duarte

“Big Sur is very magical, and it’s a place where we both really feel at ease,” Brynn says. “We wanted our guests to feel all of the love that we put into everything.”

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A Match Made in Hollywood

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LAURA QUICKSILVER AND JONNY HAUSFATER TIE THE KNOT WITH AN IDYLLIC AUTUMN WEDDING IN SANTA YNEZ PH OTOGRAPHY BY

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LAURA QUICKSILVER, in her grandmother’s vintage wedding dress, and JONNY HAUSFATER, in PAUL SMITH, at KESTREL PARK in Santa Ynez. Opposite: Laura wearing her mother's veil.

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From top left: The bridesmaids’ dresses include designs by ATTICO, JONATHAN SIMKHAI and VALENTINO. A MOON CANYON bouquet. The Santa Ynez estate. Opposite: The newlyweds beneath the chuppah.

“Full of tradition but not traditional” is how Laura Quicksilver, a movie producer, describes her Santa Ynez nuptials to Jonny Hausfater, a television producer and director. The L.A. natives first laid eyes on each other at a birthday party in 2012, when Jonny spotted Laura across the room and said to his friend, “That’s my wife.” (His friend demurred to introduce the two, asserting that Laura was out of his league.) It was almost 12 months before their paths actually crossed again, at another birthday party at Chateau Marmont. “I was there in a backwards hat and a denim jacket, and she was dressed in all black, and she walked up to me and she said, ‘I’m Laura Quicksilver. Are you ever going to introduce yourself?’” Jonny says. To further thicken the plot, on their first date, they discovered that their grandmothers had been best friends back in St. Louis. “[In Jewish tradition] it’s what they call beshert,” Laura explains. “Meant to be.”

The two have been together ever since.

Their wedding at Kestrel Park, a wine country estate with a French castle feel, was an homage to their families and their California roots. Laura walked down the sycamore-lined aisle in her grandmother’s vintage wedding dress (which Laura’s mother had also worn at her own ceremony), and Jonny accented his suit with his grandfather’s pocket handkerchief. They said their vows wrapped in Laura’s grandfather’s tallit (a Jewish prayer shawl) and drank from Jonny’s heirloom kiddush cup.

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Vinny’s. A rollicking reception featured performances by The Midnight Special (fronted by friends of the couple), a 20-plus-piece wedding band replete with a horn section, and D.J. Devin Lucien, a friend of Jonny’s since age 6. They capped off the stylish soiree with an after-party back at their hotel, catered by none other than Taco Bell. Despite the day being steeped in tradition, Laura says, “We really made up a lot of our own rules.” • PLANNER Bash Please CATERING Carmelized Productions STATIONERY Amber Moon Design VIDEOGRAPHY Shark Pig Weddings HAIR AND MAKEUP Noseph Trinh DRINKS Urban Espresso

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The bride and groom at sunset. Opposite, from top left: Laura's grandmother originally purchased the dress from SAKS FIFTH AVENUE in Beverly Hills in the 1950s. THE SOLVANG BAKERY cake.

The romantic tented reception dinner.

The bride, in her silk satin GALVAN party gown, and groom share the first bite of their cake with their little cousin.

MEREDITH STOECKLEIN of LEIN did alterations on the dress. Laura's mother wearing the same heirloom gown for her own nuptials.

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Lucky in Love Lu Zhang and Aaron Beaulieu first laid eyes on each other at Bar Stella in Silver Lake, after an introduction by a mutual friend. “I was trying to get to know him, but he kept making jokes to impress me,” recalls Lu, the founder of womenswear labels The Fashion Club and Zhang, which launches this winter. Once Aaron’s nerves

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settled, they bonded over a shared love of contemporary artist Pierre Huyghe.

Four days later, she and Aaron, who is a furniture and interior designer (and, as it happens, a descendant of president John Quincy Adams) spent Christmas Day together. “Our families weren’t around, but it all felt very natural,” Lu says.

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Fast-forward three years to a memorable evening, when the L.A.-based pair traveled to Northern California to attend the birthday dinner of Lu’s father, renowned Shanghai artist Peichun Zhang, who, midconversation, suggested the couple get married. It was the cue they needed to make their feelings for the future known;

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six months later, they flew to Aaron’s hometown of Freeport, Maine, to tie the knot at town hall with Aaron’s father and niece, who served as witnesses.

All the while, Lu’s vision for the bigger celebration they planned to host two months after saying “I do” began to unfold: “In Chinese culture, the reception can be an elaborate event, so I wanted to pay homage to that over-thetop grandeur while maintaining a sense of who we are,” she says. The affair took place at The Wheelhouse, an 80-acre artfilled desert oasis in Twentynine Palms.

Guests enjoyed a five-course dinner of Imperial Beijing cuisine surrounded by bouquets of deep red garden roses and celosia, while the Orchid Quartet played music by Chopin and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

The bride insisted on including an installation of Tanggu drums with numbers of good luck displayed on each of them, as well as a flag handpainted by her father, which served as a guidepost. Televisions displaying images of rose petals and rice floating in isolation were installed by the entrance.

“Many friends told us they forgot to take photos because they were enraptured in the moment,” Lu says. • PLANNER The Lynden Lane Co. CATERING Bistro Na’s STATIONERY Pitch Black Printing, Katie O’ Brien ENTERTAINMENT Scarlett Entertainment MUSIC Orchid Quartet HAIR Molly Shriver

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Clockwise from above: Tables set for an alfresco dinner prepared by Michelin-star chef TIAN YONG. Tanggu drummers perform during the reception.

Calligrapher HEIDI DAVIDSON created the stamped place cards. Guests mingle on the desert property.

The bride’s artist father hand-painted a custom flag for the wedding. Buttercream cakes by PIECE.

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Some Like NINA TIARI AND JOÃO SALOMÃO CELEBRATE THEIR LOVE WITH A MARIE ANTOINETTE-INSPIRED NEWPORT BEACH MASQUERADE

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NINA TIARI, wearing CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE, and her groom, JOÃO SALOMÃO, in GIORGIO ARMANI, stroll on the grounds of THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL in Newport Beach.

Choosing her wedding gown “was a ceremony of its own,” Nina says.

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Three years after a four-hour first date at an Italian restaurant in New York’s East Village, Nina Tiari awoke to find her beau, Brazilian-born abstract painter João Salomão, kneeling beside their bed with a Soraya Silchenstedt-designed solitaire ring. “He got up at about 6 a.m. to get fresh flowers and cover the bed and our room in petals,” says Nina, an Iranian-American fashion designer whose eponymous label takes cues from her native California.

In the lead-up to the big day, Nina scoured the Spring/Summer 2018 couture shows in search of the perfect dress, ultimately falling for a pale gray tulle Chanel gown with a lustrous beaded bodice. She collaborated with the French house’s haute couture team to reimagine the tea-length dress into a white bridal

Clockwise from top: The bridal bouquet

by TULIPINA and custom Chanel shoes. The matron of honor and bridesmaids wore dresses designed by the bride. For favors, Nina created silk handkerchiefs printed with one of João’s abstract paintings. For the rehearsal, Nina wore a MONIQUE LHUILLIER gown.

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The rotunda at The Resort at Pelican Hill.

An illustration of the Persian sofreh by COPPER WILLOW PAPER STUDIO. Opposite, clockwise from top left: The sixtier cake by RAFI’S PASTRY. FANCY THAT! EVENTS built a custom truss structure for the dinner reception. The couple parties with samba dancers at the masquerade.

number, adding two underskirts, a detachable train and two veils. In all, the final look required 1,020 hours of handiwork and 200 meters of tulle.

Inspired by the gown, the duo (who recently relocated to Los Angeles) tapped Fancy That! Events’ Christine Zohrabians to produce a Marie Antoinette-indebted affair at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach. “We wanted to incorporate the grandeur, romance, decadence, pastels and natural wild flowers of that era,” Nina says.

The open-air ceremony featured a traditional Persian sofreh — a table whose symbolic spread includes a mirror, honey and sugar cones — and a vow exchange, after which a dinner reception was hosted beneath a custom truss structure furnished with whitewashed wood tables. Later, the 250 guests retreated to the ballroom for a grand masquerade party accented with Viennese chandeliers and French-style petite pastries aplenty. There, a Brazilian samba troupe surprised the crowd with a performance to Madonna’s “Vogue.” The night, Nina says, was “a surreal, modern, romantic fantasy.” • CALLIGRAPHY Calligraphy Katrina RENTALS Revelry Event Designers SOFREH Elegant Sofreh Design ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment Plus Productions VIDEOGRAPHY White Rose Productions

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Resource GUIDE

BEAUTY AMBER DUARTE amberduartehair.squarespace.com.

ANGELA CAGLIA L.A., 310-990-2424; net-a-porter.com.

CHANEL CROSS L.A.; chanelcross.com.

COLLEEN McCANN L.A.; stylerituals.com.

CROWN WORKS Santa Monica; crownworks.net.

DMH AESTHETICS L.A., 323-302-9962; dmhaesthetics.com.

ERIKA BEAUTY ARTISTRY @erikabeautyartistry.

FOUR MOONS SPA Encinitas, 760-436-5140; fourmoonsspa.com.

GINA BROOKE ginabrooke.com.

HERBIVORE sephora.com.

MAI QUYNH L.A.; maiquynh.com.

MAJORELLE SPA Santa Monica, 805-882-0103; hotelcalifornian.com.

MAZZ HANNA L.A.; @mazzhanna.

NOSEPH TRINH @noseph.

ODACITÉ odacite.com.

PINK LIGHT Oakland, 510-943-2395; pink-light.com.

SAINT JANE S.F.; saintjanebeauty.com.

SKINOWL skinowl.com.

THE TOX LA Sherman Oaks, 323-823-0260; thetoxla.com.

TRAVIS HOPFENSPIRGER L.A.; hairtravisty.com.

TRUE BOTANICALS S.F., 415-496-3023; truebotanicals.com.

L.A., 213-341-8423; milkbarstore.com.

PIECE L.A.; eatpiece.com.

RAFI’S PASTRY Glendale, 818-502-0960; @rafiscakes.

THE SOLVANG BAKERY Solvang, 805-688-4939; solvangbakery.com.

CATERING BISTRO NA’S Temple City, 626-286-1999; bistronas.com.

CARMELIZED PRODUCTIONS Inglewood, 310-948-9947; carmelizedproductions.com.

COMPONERE FINE CATERING Emeryville, 510-420-0900; componerefinecatering.com.

PAULA LEDUC FINE CATERING & EVENTS Emeryville, 510-547-7825; paulaleduc.com.

THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL Irvine, 888-507-6427; pelicanhill.com.

URBAN ESPRESSO L.A.; urbanespresso.coffee.

CAROLINA AMATO amatonewyork.com.

CAROLINA HERRERA Beverly Hills, 310-288-2100; carolinaherrera.com.

CHAN LUU L.A., 424-313-8505; chanluu.com.

CHANEL Beverly HIlls, 310-278-5500; chanel.com.

CHRISTY RILLING STUDIO christyrillingstudio.com.

CULT GAIA cultgaia.com.

DIOR Beverly Hills, 310-859-4700; dior.com DOLCE & GABBANA Beverly HIlls, 310-888-8701; dolcegabbana.com.

FAWN DESIGN fawndesign.com.

FENDI Beverly Hills, 310-623-3420; fendi.com.

FRAME frame-store.com.

GABRIELA HEARST gabrielahearst.com.

GALVAN us.galvanlondon.com.

GIORGIO ARMANI Beverly Hills, 310-271-5555; armani.com.

GLADYS TAMEZ L.A., 310-694-0668; gladystamez.com.

GUCCI Beverly Hills, 310-278-3451; gucci.com.

HAPPY ISLES L.A.; thehappyisles.com.

HEIDI MERRICK L.A., 213-265-7757; heidimerrick.com.

HIGH SOCIETY L.A., 213-382-0148; highsocietytailoring.com.

HUGO BOSS hugoboss.com.

INES DI SANTO inesdisanto.com.

ISAIA NAPOLI us.isaia.it.

JACQUEMUS jacquemus.com.

JANESSA LEONÉ L.A., 310-256-2296; janessaleone.com.

JENNY PACKHAM jennypackham.com.

JIMMY CHOO Beverly Hills, 310-860-9045; jimmychoo.com.

Resource Guide

CAKES + DESSERT ANDSONS CHOCOLATIERS Beverly Hills, 310-276-2776; and-sons.com.

BITTERSWEET CONFECTIONS New Orleans, 504-523-2626; bittersweetconfections.com.

JASMINE RAE CAKES S.F., 415-621-2464; jasmineraecakes.com.

MOMOFUKU MILK BAR

DESIGNERS + SALONS 3.1 PHILLIP LIM L.A., 213-246-2588; 31philliplim.com.

7 FOR ALL MANKIND Santa Monica, 310-393-2527; 7forallmankind.com.

AMAIO L.A.; amaioswim.com.

ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS ancient-greek-sandals.com.

ANDREAS KRONTHALER FOR VIVIENNE WESTWOOD viviennewestwood.com.

ANN DEMEULEMEESTER anndemeulemeester.com.

ATTICO net-a-porter.com.

BALLY Beverly Hills, 310-247-1012; bally.com.

BLAKE KUWAHARA EYEWEAR blakekuwahara.com.

BOTTEGA VENETA Beverly Hills, 310-858-6533; bottegaveneta.com.

BRANDON MAXWELL net-a-porter.com.

CALVIN KLEIN calvinklein.us.

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JOHANNA ORTIZ johannaortiz.co.

JONATHAN SIMKHAI L.A., 424-284-3071; jonathansimkhai.com.

JUSTIN ALEXANDER justinalexander.com.

KHAITE khaite.com.

LALA LÉXA lalalexa.com.

LEIN leinstudio.com.

LELA ROSE lelarose.com.

LES PETITS JOUEURS lespetitsjoueurs.com.

LISA MARIE FERNANDEZ lisamariefernandez.com.

LOEWE loewe.com.

LUNYA Santa Monica, 310-395-2666; lunya.co.

MAISON SOBA maisonsoba.com.

MAISON VAINCOURT modaoperandi.com MARTHA MEDEIROS marthamedeiroslabel.com.

MONIQUE LHUILLIER L.A., 323-655-1088; moniquelhuillier.com.

MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION Beverly Hills, 310-777-8862; michaelkors.com.

MIRON CROSBY mironcrosby.com.

MUGLER net-a-porter.com.

NABIL NAYAL selfridges.com.

NAEEM KHAN naeemkhan.com.

NINA TIARI ninatiari.com.

OSCAR DE LA RENTA L.A., 323-653-0200; oscardelarenta.com.

OZMA ozmaofcalifornia.com.

PAUL SMITH paulsmith.com.

PRADA Beverly Hills, 310-278-8661; prada.com.

RAEN Oceanside, 760-436-7236; raen.com.

REEM ACRA reemacra.com.

REFORMATION L.A., 855-756-0560; thereformation.com.

RICHARD QUINN

net-a-porter.com.

RODARTE L.A.; net-a-porter.com.

ROKSANDA net-a-porter.com.

ROLAND MOURET us.rolandmouret.com.

ROSIE ASSOULIN rosieassoulin.com.

SACHIN AND BABI sachinandbabi.com.

SAINT LAURENT Beverly Hills, 310-271-5051; ysl.com.

SIMONE ROCHA simonerocha.com.

SOLUDOS Venice, 424-229-5868; soludos.com.

SOUTH COAST PLAZA Costa Mesa; southcoastplaza.com.

STELLA McCARTNEY L.A., 310-273-7051; stellamccartney.com.

STONE COLD FOX Newport Beach, 949-791-8151; thestonecoldfox.com.

STUART WEITZMAN L.A., 310-289-0720; stuartweitzman.com.

THE COUTURIERE S.F., 415-509-4698; thecouturiere.com.

THE ROSEWOOD Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211; saksfifthavenue.com.

TOD’S Beverly Hills, 310-285-0591; tods.com.

TOM FORD Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900; tomford.com.

TORY SPORT toryburch.com.

UMA WANG umawang.com.

VERA WANG Beverly Hills, 323-602-0174; verawang.com.

VIKTOR & ROLF BRIDAL Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211; saks.com.

ZIMMERMANN L.A., 323-746-5456; zimmermannwear.com.

L.A., soundcloud.com/bigsyphe.

DJ MIKE SOLTANI @mikesoltanistilo.

ENTERTAINMENT PLUS PRODUCTIONS L.A., 310-287-1795; eplusproductions.com.

MAGIK*MAGIK magikmagik.com.

ORCHID QUARTET orchidquartet.com.

SCARLETTE ENTERTAINMENT scarlettentertainment.com.

WEST COAST MUSIC L.A., 310-278-6848; westcoastmusic.com.

EVENT PRODUCTION AMBER EVENT PRODUCTION Anaheim, 800.881.0738; ambereventproduction.com.

BASH PLEASE L.A., 310-730-6466; Berkeley, 415-799-3290; bashplease.com.

FANCY THAT! EVENTS Burbank, 747.238.1234; fancythatevents.com.

KAREN MORLET EVENTOS Mexico City, +52-551-510-6550; hola@karenmorlet.com.

LIGHTEN UP L.A., 310-670-8515; lightenupinc.com.

THE LYNDEN LANE CO. Laguna Beach, 949-290-4600; lyndenlaneco.com.

OREN CO L.A., 323-969-8656; orenco.co.

REVELRY EVENT PRODUCTIONS L.A., 323-263-1657; revelryeventdesigners.com.

ROQUE EVENTS Napa, 707-628-9998; roqueevents.com.

STANLEE R. GATTI DESIGNS S.F., 415-558-8884; stanleegatti.com.

Resource Guide

ENTERTAINMENT ALLEN G. ORCHESTRA Beverly Hills, 310.877.0250; agnmusic.com.

DJ ANA CALDERON L.A., djanacalderon.com.

DJ SYPHE

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FLORISTS MARIGOLD S.F., 415-660 7933; marigoldsf.com.

MOON CANYON L.A.; mooncanyondesign.com.

OF THE FLOWERS L.A., 323-902-7750; oftheflowers.la.

STUDIO MONDINE S.F., 415.758.0770;

Resource GUIDE

studiomondine.com.

TALLER DE TALLOS Mexico City, +55-46-13-6926; tallerdetallos.com.

TINGE FLORAL 801-809.8690; tingefloral.com.

TULIPINA S.F., 415 814 0105; tulipina.com.

HOTELS + VENUES BELMOND EL ENCANTO Santa Barbara, 805-845-5800; belmond.com.

BERNARDUS LODGE AND SPA Carmel Valley, 831-658-3400; bernarduslodge.com.

THE CITY CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO S.F., 415.362.2480; cityclubsf.com.

FAIRMONT MIRAMAR BEACH Santa Monica, 310-576-7777; fairmont.com.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LOS ANGELES AT BEVERLY HILLS L.A., 310-273-2222; fourseasons.com/losangeles.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT THE BILTMORE Santa Barbara, 805-969-2261; fourseasons.com/santabarbara.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT LANAI Lanai, 808-565-2000; fourseasons.com/lanai.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT PUNTA MITA Punta Mita, Mexico, +52-329-291-6000; fourseasons.com/puntamita.

HOTEL BEL-AIR L.A., 310-472-1211; dorchestercollection.com.

HOTEL CALIFORNIAN Santa Barbara, 805-882-0100; hotelcalifornian.com.

KESTREL PARK Santa Ynez; kestrelpark.com.

LAS VENTANAS AL PARAÍSO, A ROSEWOOD RESORT San José del Cabo, Mexico, +52-624-144-2800; rosewoodhotels.com.

MANDARIN ORIENTAL LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, 702-590-8886; waldorfastorialasvegas.com.

MONTAGE LOS CABOS Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, 800-772-2226; montagehotels.com/loscabos.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH

Montecito, 805-969-6868; mtcarmelsb.com.

POST RANCH INN Big Sur, 831-667-2200; postranchinn.com.

RACE + RELIGIOUS New Orleans, 504-523-0890; raceandreligious.com.

THE RANCH AT LAGUNA BEACH Laguna Beach, 800-223-3309; theranchlb.com.

ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR BEACH Montecito, 805-900-8388; rosewoodhotels.com.

ROSEWOOD SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, +52-415-152-9700; rosewoodhotels.com.

ROSEWOOD SAND HILL Menlo Park, 650-561-1500; rosewoodhotels.com.

SAN YSIDRO RANCH Santa Barbara, 805-565-1700; sanysidroranch.com.

SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH Santa Monica, 310-458-0030; shuttersonthebeach.com.

TERRANEA Rancho Palos Verdes, 310-494-7891; terranea.com.

VENTANA BIG SUR Big Sur, 831-667-2331; ventanabigsur.com.

WALDORF ASTORIA BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Hills, 310-860-6666; waldorfastoria3.hilton.com.

WALDORF ASTORIA MALDIVES ITHAAFUSHI Maldives, +960-400-0300; waldorfastoria3.hilton.com.

THE WESTIN ST. FRANCIS S.F., 415-397-7000; marriott.com.

THE WHEELHOUSE Twentynine Palms; wheelhouserental.com.

DAVID YURMAN Beverly Hills, 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com.

DON LUCAS JEWELRY donlucas.com.

ESQUELETO L.A., 213-947-3508; shopesqueleto.com.

GOLD ADORE goldadore.com.

GRAFF graff.com.

HARRY KOTLAR harrykotlar.com.

HARRY WINSTON L.A., 310-271-8554; harrywinston.com.

HEARTS ON FIRE heartsonfire.com.

JACQUIE AICHE L.A., 310-550-7529; jacquieaiche.com.

JEWELS BY GRACE jewelsbygrace.com.

KATHRYN BENTLEY dreamcollective.com.

LAURA LEE JEWELLERY lauraleejewellery.com.

LUISA ALEXANDER luisaalexander.com.

LUV AJ luvaj.com.

MAYA BRENNER L.A., 213-627-2756; mayabrenner.com.

MELISSA JOY MANNING melissajoymanning.com.

MESSIKA messika.com.

MILESTONES BY ASHLEIGH BERGMAN L.A., 310-650-0612; ashleighbergman.com.

NADA G L.A., 323-822-3600; roseark.com.

NEIL LANE COUTURE neillanecouture.com.

OMEGA omegawatches.com.

PIPPA SMALL Santa Monica, 310-260-9222; pippasmall.com.

POLLY WALES pollywales.com.

RENNA Pacific Palisades, 323-275-5500; rennajewels.com.

SARAH HENDLER L.A.; sarahhendler.com.

SELIM MOUZANNAR Santa Monica, 310-458-2724; brokenenglishjewelry.com.

SHREVE & CO.

Resource Guide

JEWELERS ALEX MONROE alexmonroe.com.

ANITA KO anitako.com.

BRILLIANT EARTH S.F.; 415-354-4623; brilliantearth.com.

BUSATTI busattimilano.com.

CH PREMIER JEWELERS Santa Clara, 408-983-2688; chpremier.com.

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S.F., 415-421-2600; shreve.com.

SOKO shopsoko.com.

SOPHIE MONET sophiemonetjewelry.com.

STEPHEN SILVER FINE JEWELRY Redwood City, shsilver.com.

SYLVA & CIE L.A; 213-488-1444; sylvacie.com.

THE LAST LINE thisisthelast.com.

TIFFANY & CO. Beverly Hills, 310-273-8880; tiffany.com.

VALANI ATELIER valani.com.

XIV KARATS Beverly Hills, 310-551-1212; xivkarats.com.

PHOTOGRAPHERS ADAM KENWORTHY chefak.com.

ANNIE SHAK annieshak.com.

BJOERN KOMMERELL bkheadshots.com.

CAITLIN HEBERT caitlinbphotography.com.

CHRIS DIBBLE christopherdibble.com.

DESIGN LOVE FEST @designlovefest.

ELIZABETH MESSINA elizabethmessina.com.

ERICH McVEY erichmcvey.com.

GLEN ALLSOP christianothstudio.com.

JAIMIE BAIRD jaimiebaird.com.

JESSE MARBLE CHAMBERLIN jessechamberlin.com.

JOSEPH WILLIS josephwillis.com.au.

KAYLA ADAMS kaylaadams.net.

LAUREN AND ABBY ROSS laurenandabby.com.

NOA GRIFFEL noagriffel.com.

NORMAN & BLAKE normanandblake.com.

SAMUEL LIPPKE samuellippkestudios.com.

STEVE LUCERO PHOTOGRAPHY stevelucero.com.

TANYA RODRIGUEZ tanyarodriguezphotography.com.

TIFFANY SAGE tiffanysage.com.

REGISTRY + HOME AMAZON WEDDING REGISTRY amazon.com.

ANOTHER HUMAN L.A., 1stdibs.com.

APPARATUS STUDIO L.A., 310-935-4575; apparatusstudio.com.

BOWER bower-studios.com.

BZIPPY & CO. bzippyandcompany.com.

CASA DE PERRIN Brentwood, 424-280-4208; casadeperrin.com.

CHERYL SABAN DESIGNS Santa Monica, 310-734-7801; cherylsabanglass.com.

COYUCHI S.F.; coyuchi.com.

DANA VERALDI tappancollective.com.

ENTLER entler.co.

GARDE L.A., 323-424-4667; gardeshop.com.

JOCHEN HOLZ thenewcraftsmen.com.

LAWSON FENNING L.A., 323-934-0048; lawsonfenning.com.

LISA EISNER communedesign.com.

NEPTUNE GLASSWORKS L.A., 213-220-5848; neptuneglassworks.com.

SCANDIA HOME Beverly Hills, 310-860-1486; scandiahome.com.

YEAR & DAY S.F.; yearandday.com.

BON TON STUDIO bonton-studio.com.

C STATE OF MIND c-stateofmind.com.

ELEGANT SOFREH DESIGN Irvine, 949-331-3131; elegantsofrehdesign.com.

FAWN DESIGN fawndesign.com.

OLÉ OLÉ FLAMENCO oleoleflamenco.com.

PAMPAS PEOPLE @pampaspeople.

RIMOWA Beverly Hills, 310-888-8686; rimowa.com.

SHAPETEC FITNESS L.A., 310-801-0292; shapetecfitness.com.

WHETSTONE WINE CELLARS Napa, 707-254-0600; whetstonewinecellars.com.

STATIONERY AMBER MOON DESIGN ambermoon-design.com.

ART BY CHRISU chrisu.com.

CALLIGRAPHY KATRINA Pasadena, 626-628-5842; calligraphykatrina.com.

CZAR PRESS Irvine, 949-439-1131; czarpress.com.

FIN FELLOWES finfellowes.com.

HEIDI DAVIDSON Yorba Linda, 714-469-0768; heididavidsondesign.com.

KATIE O’BRIEN katieobrien.co.

MEG CLAY megclay.com.

MIKE WILLCOX @mikewillcox.

NICK MISANI misani.com.

PITCH BLACK PRINTING @pitchblackprintingco.

VENAMOUR venamour.com.

COPPER WILLOW PAPER STUDIO El Segundo, 310-836-6004; copperwillow.com.

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RENTALS FOUND VINTAGE RENTALS Fullerton, 714-888-5811; foundrentals.com.

HENSLEY EVENT RENTALS Brisbane, 650-692-7007; hensleyeventresources.com.

LOVEGOOD WEDDING & EVENT RENTALS New Orleans, 504-662-3311; lovegoodrentals.com.

SPECIALTY ALTERED PLATES L.A.; alteredplatesevents.com.

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE Monterey, 831-649-0240; aitstransportation.com.

VIDEOGRAPHERS SATELLITE WEDDINGS satelliteweddings.com.

SHARK PIG WEDDINGS L.A., 323-300-6503; sharkpigweddings.com.

WHITE ROSE PRODUCTIONS L.A., 909-979-1242; whiteroseproduction.com.

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1. THE LAST LINE diamond floating necklace, $6,399, thisisthelast.com.

2. SIMON HASAN Wrap decanter, $400, thefutureperfect.com. 3. RAEN Musing cat-eye sunglasses, $185, raen.com. 4. SAINT JANE Microdose lip gloss, $28, saintjanebeauty.com.

5. JUNIPER BOOKS John Steinbeck hardcover book set, $195, modaoperandi.com. 6. TRUE BOTANICALS Nutrient mist, $28, truebotanicals.com. 7. BON TON STUDIO straw market tote, $38, bonton-studio.com. 8. POLLY WALES Mondrian diamond earrings, $9,350, Broken English, L.A. 9. 7 FOR ALL MANKIND Paperbag jean, $199, 7forallmankind.com. 10. VIKTOR & ROLF BRIDAL Fall/Winter 2019.

11. JONATHAN SIMKHAI Fall/ Winter 2019. 12. WHETSTONE WINE CELLARS 2016 Terra De Promissio Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, $85, whetstonewinecellars.com.

13. MELISSA JOY MANNING Cognac diamond ring, $3,800, melissajoymanning.com. 14. OZMA rib sweater, $379, ozmaofcalifornia.com.

15. GABRIELA HEARST Nata flat, $790, gabrielahearst.com. 16. PHILOSOPHY DI LORENZO SERAFINI Fall/Winter 2019.

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RAQUEL BICKFORD ORANGES & CARLY SABER “The Sonoma Coast is a hidden gem,” says Roque Events (roqueevents.com) founder and executive producer Raquel Bickford Oranges, who, together with associate producer Carly Saber, designs romantically rustic weddings and events in the area and beyond. For the seaside nuptials of Holly Rose Faith and Ryan Buntain (shown left) in the small Sonoma town of Jenner, the Napa-based planners tapped their roster of unique local vendors, from vintners to floral studios. Here, Bickford Oranges and Saber share some of their go-to sources for a Sonoma Coast wedding. • Calligrapher Sheryl Kristie Chan at Blushtype creates stunning, cohesive event branding. @blushtype • Timber Cove is a fabulous retro resort with unforgettable views and amazing food. timbercoveresort.com. • With notes of floral rose petals and sassafras tea, Whetstone Wine Cellars’ Terra De Promissio pinot noir is an absolute favorite. whetstonewinecellars. com. • For each custom floral design concept we create for our clients, Emily Dreblow at Soulflower Design Studio takes our visions above and beyond what is expected. soulflowersf .com. • We are obsessed with Encore Events Rentals for their customer service and fresh rentals each season. encoreeventsrentals.com.

Photo Finish CHRIS PRATT and KATHERINE SCHWARZENEGGER following their wedding at SAN YSIDRO RANCH.

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San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito reopened just in time for wedding season this year — 15 long months after tragic mudslides battered the storybook property — with three newly built cottages, a wine cellar and restored grounds. Among the first nuptials to christen the famous 1953 honeymoon hideaway of John and Jackie Kennedy was the elegant, starstudded union of actor Chris Pratt and JFK’s great niece, author Katherine Schwarzenegger.

The couple asked Giorgio Armani to create looks befitting the dream-like setting, which is surrounded by 400-year-old olive trees

and lemon groves, and infused with scents of blooming jasmine, roses and lavender. For the ceremony, the legendary designer made Katherine a custom bustier column gown with a full skirt, which was paired with an heirloom tulle veil that belonged to her mother, Maria Shriver; Chris wore a striking midnight suit and vest — the bride’s something blue. After the intimate “I do’s,” the bride changed into a slinky ivory silk satin gown with delicately draped sleeves and a plunging back exuding old Hollywood glamour. En route to dinner, the couple paused on the stone-paved path for a kiss as newly minted husband and wife. • K E L SE Y M C K I N N O N

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