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90 status: married a silicon Valley couple makes the ultimate connection during a fun-filled Palm springs weekend.

94 recherchÉ romance erin skipley and Jack sneed play out the Provençal picnic of their dreams in an intimate wine-country elopement for three.

98 heart & soul steeped in the charms of Old-world Mexico, Regina flores and Zaheen Mir share their sentimental commitment.

102 suite nothings Thoroughly modern gowns in timeless silhouettes make a statement at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel.

112 sweetness and light Under the gauzy santa Barbara sky, alison Mork and Brooks Hansen exchange promises, surrounded by family and friends.

114 an affair to remember Charlie whitfield and his bonnie lass andora Hunt tie the knot at stinson Beach.

116 flights of fancy a heavenly Malibu soiree for amy gores and Ben weiss was written in the sky.

118 drawn together for Vanessa Parker and Ryan Meyer, new-fashioned romance blooms in the fields surrounding a laguna Beach villa.

and Kevin Circosta take the leap from “Boyfriend/girlfriend” to Husband/wife.

122 custom fit with an exotic flourish of color and culture, saree gordon and sidh solanki join together in Mandeville Canyon.

An Affair to Remember, Page 114.

124 just peachy a pair of l.a. actors heads to the bride’s home state of georgia for four days of southern-style festivities.

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grandmother’s small heart charm sewn into the lining of your wedding dress or having a monogram printed at the top of your menu. Maybe your fiancé will surprise you with a poem.

The little things add up to make an impact, and it will be those details that your guests will remember for years to come.

Most little girls dream up hundreds of scenarios of how exactly it will all unfold: Will it be at their family’s church or temple? Will it be at their parents’ home? On the beach? In a vineyard?

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I remember at my reception more than 14 years ago (before this trend appeared), my husband insisted on the most divine individual wedding cakes with 10 different designs so everyone at each table would receive a unique confection. Reserving a few seats on the airplane to send out the cakes by master Sylvia Weinstock in N.Y. didn’t matter. Why? It personified us as a couple, and people loved (and still talk about) this memory from our day.

This excitement is what we want for you, so enjoy all sorts of distinctive options for your wedding—bold bouquets to stunning cakes, of-the-moment dresses to the latest cut in diamonds, even some fun bachelorette party ideas—we have it all in one deliciously inspired

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people who’s who behind the scenes of this month’s issue, plus their favorite california places

Laura Wasser “I think it is so important for couples entering into marriage to communicate about these issues

beforehand,” says attorney Laura Wasser, who contributed her expert advice to the Prenup exposé “Laws of Attraction” (p.34). Wasser resides in the Hollywood Hills and is currently working on her first book.

C SPOTS • Terroni on Beverly Boulevard for pizza • Lily’s Café and Pastries in Malibu for Mexican food • Los Angeles County Courthouse makes me feel at home

Elizabeth Messina “It’s amazing to capture love stories,” says Elizabeth Messina, who photographed three weddings for this issue: “Recherché Romance” (p.94), “Flights of Fancy” (p.116) and “Custom Fit” (p.122). “Each couple had a unique sense of style and beauty.” Messina recently published her first book, The Luminous Portrait. C SPOTS • The cottages and gardens at San Ysidro Ranch • The carousel by the beach in Santa Barbara • Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez

Trina Roberts

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of “Status: Married” (p.90).

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Laguna Beach • Trove Gallery on Ocean

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Avenue • Lala boutique for bedding

Hollywood Bowl • Palm Monterey Peninsula

Lucy Halperin “My inspiration for the overall look was from Kate Moss’s wedding.

I loved the casual, yet stunning feel of her day,” says hair and makeup artist Lucy Halperin of her work on the Beverly Hills Hotel set of “Suite Nothings” (p.102). C SPOTS • Mr. C Restaurant • Santa Anita Park’s racetrack • The natural sulphur springs in Ojai

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et’s face it, Vram Minassian’s new engagement rings aren’t for the brand name, hotel ballroom, raised threeprong solitaire bride. “I insist [the setting] be as low and as tapered as possible,” says the Gray Gallery co-owner and third-generation jeweler. “If I create an engagement ring where the metal disappears and the diamond floats on the woman’s hand, then I’ve succeeded.” His 20 modern styles riff on the classics using responsibly sourced, Flawless-grade diamonds that are hand-cut

in Israel and set on-site in Minassian’s busy L.A. workshop (where you can check in on your bauble’s progress). The rest of the private fortress above Robertson Boulevard feels like an exotic Parisian atelier. Designed by his cousin Chahan Minassian and filled with fine art, fossils, geodes and iron sculptures, the salon offers plush seating arrangements, a sprawling outdoor patio and three unobtrusive display cases. Gentlemen, consider the hint dropped.

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photographer Marisa Holmes and event coordinator Brooke Keegan) to rifle through portfolios by independent lines such as MaeMae, Dauphine Press and Designers’ Fine.

Still don’t see the invite of your dreams? Smithson will design any invitation and announcement exactly to your tastes.

By appointment only, 630-926-0505; paperplanepaperie.com.

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ROCK OF AGES Harry Winston’s empire began with the acquisition of Arabella “Belle” Huntington’s famous collection for $1.2 million in 1926.

This season, the house introduces Belle, a bridal collection.

See the complete history in Rizzoli’s new retrospective out this fall ($85). harrywinston.com.

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When Brit Morin got engaged in 2011, the founder of Brit & Co., a lifestyle content site, was thoroughly unimpressed with the wedding website market. Following careers at Apple, Google and Facebook, the “Martha Stewart of tech” recently launched Weduary. The app allows couples to develop their own site using templates, then manage registries and RSVPs; import photos; and connect with guests using—you guessed it—Facebook. weduary.com.

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PARTY CENTRAL Looking for a sprawling estate in Sonoma or a beachfront villa in Malibu? Eventup.com features thousands of breathtaking Golden State properties for rent.

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WHITE OUT Since opening its doors this past spring, JLM Couture has beckoned brides-to-be with exclusive selections from the likes of Lazaro Perez, Jim Hjelm, Alvina Valenta and Hayley Paige.

The Robertson Boulevard agship also offers something ingenious: a video chat feature allowing clients to model potential looks for out-of-town consultants.

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Slip on a slinky little number from new SoCal-produced lingerie line Naked Princess— fashioned with European silk and lace—for your first night as husband and wife. nakedprincess.com. $85, Knopf.

GOWN ENVY Lauren Santo Domingo (in custom Olivier Theyskens) graces the cover of Vogue Weddings, a divine compilation—out this October—showcasing the world’s most fashionable brides.

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ith more than two million weddings in the U.S. each year, every newly engaged couple is faced with a difficult quandary: how to make it special.

A trio of S.F. industry connoisseurs—Utterly Engaged (online inspiration hub), Blu Bungalow (event planning) and Lovely Jubilee (event design and styling)—created the Fizz and Frills wedding event to make shopping for CA artisanal items (from bespoke boutonnieres to cake stands) and rare, handmade goods an entertaining endeavor.

Vendors who will be in attendance at the event August 6-7 in S.F. and at Pasadena’s Pandora on the Green September 9 include silk robes purveyor Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie—perfect for bridal party gifts or for the bride-to-be. The Poetry Store, founded by Silvi Alcivar, will be on hand with her fire-engine red typewriter to bang out vows and poems for the big day. With vintage birdcages and French cocktail glasses, Over The Moon Vintage Rentals can pull it all together.

And, between seminars on DIY edding projects and dress styling from local experts, attendees can stop in for manicures and a glass of bubbly. fizzandfrills.com.

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what’s hot Laws of attraction Celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser cleans up the Prenup’s bad rap

When is a PrenuPtial agreement aPProPriate?

When a couple is seeking to opt out of the laws regarding marital property and/or spousal support which govern the state in which they live or are planning to live. They are not only based on income levels but can clarify an individual’s assets coming into the marriage, certain testamentary issues, gifts between spouses prior to and during the marriage, etc. It’s always case-by-case. is there any advantage to the lesser-earning Party in signing a PrenuP? Absolutely. Often, when the greater-earning party is requesting a Prenup, that party will offer something in consideration to the lesser-earning party for signing off on rights he or she would otherwise have to community property. Although they would be giving up the right to one-half of income earned by their spouseto-be during the marriage, they may receive either an annual gift or a one-time “no strings attached” payment in exchange for the waiver of community property. These gifts could actually be greater than the share of income being waived.

What if your Partner asks for one?

Be calm. Assumedly, this is the person with whom you would like to spend the rest of your life. Freaking out will not benefit either of you and could certainly set the stage for some miserable negotiations going forward. Generally, if your partner is asking for a Prenuptial Agreement, he or she may be responsible for paying not only the attorney who drafts the Agreement, but your attorney for looking it over and giving you advice with regard to the transaction itself. Educate yourself, find a good attorney, determine what you are giving up by virtue of signing an Agreement, if anything, and structure an Agreement that you can live with yet will hopefully never have to resort to. hoW should you go about asking for one?

Be delicate but straightforward. (Wine is helpful.)

What are some of the biggest mistakes PeoPle make When drafting a PrenuP? Presenting a party with a Prenuptial Agreement too close to the wedding date could actually render it void if the party later claims that he or she was under duress or signed the Agreement based on undue influence. After all, the wedding day was just around

the corner, guests had flown in from out of town, the cake was ordered and dress fitted; how could we call it all off now!? hoW does california laW stack uP? In California, Prenups are very powerful and generally enforced if drafted correctly. A couple can waive rights to property, limit spousal support and the Prenup can act as a contract or a Will. In California, parties must be represented by legal counsel if the Prenup limits spousal support. Limits on spousal support are not taken lightly by California Courts and both parties should be aware of the ramifications of limiting or waiving spousal support. The parties’ circumstances at the date of their separation are examined as opposed to, for example, New York, where the parties’ economic circumstances are based on what existed at the date this document was executed. Also in California, registered domestic partners may enter into Prenuptial Agreements. any unusual PrenuP requests that have come across your desk?

I have had everything from “If he cheats on me, I get to divorce him and take all of the assets” to “If she doesn’t lose the baby weight, she waives her right to the annual gift I would otherwise be giving her.” When you are drafting a Prenup, you really want to make sure that the provisions included make sense and would stand up in court. Neither of the above examples works. isn’t it a bad omen?

Some people feel a Prenuptial Agreement is negotiating your divorce prior to even getting married. I do not think that is the case. It is establishing some boundaries and clarifying what each of you expects from the other during your marriage and in the event of a dissolution. I think that is extremely important and if more couples had these candid conversations, perhaps I would be able to take more vacations. •

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es, marriage is about love, parties, flowers, diamonds, extravagant resorts and puffy white dresses, but it’s also about the merging of assets and acknowledging new financial circumstances. It may not be sexy to talk about whether a Prenup is appropriate, but it may just be the key to keeping your union a union (or, at least, from preventing a First Wives Club situation).

A partner at Century City’s Wasser, Cooperman & Carter (maybe you recognize her as the Prada-clad council to Maria Shriver, Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Bryant), Laura Wasser offers many theories on the Prenuptial Agreement’s pros and cons.

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hen a magazine-worthy “wedding for two” at Figueroa Mountain Farmhouse in Santa Ynez hit blogs in 2010, the catch phrase stuck. Oh, How Charming! event planner Lisa Vorce, floral designer Mindy Rice and photographer Aaron Delesie— the talents behind its execution and documentation—gained as much attention as the newfound demand for personalized, boutique affairs.

Indeed, small weddings have become something of a calling card for the longtime industry talents whose work spans faraway historic towns, secluded beaches and crumbling basilicas—think Vietnam, St. Barths, Maine, San Sebastián, Zacatecas (see p.98). Says Delesie, “People were responding to the concept and destinations.”

“Our first priority is to figure out what is indigenous to the area,” explains Vorce, who scouts locales with Rice months prior to an event. “A client in Bali wants olive trees and lavender,” says Rice, “so we do the same ethereal, romantic look with local frangipani blossom, roses and traditional strung jasmine.” The same spirit holds in California; recently at the Ojai Valley Inn, Rice mixed buttery yellow tones, gardenia foliage and avocados (“stunning en masse with outdoor chandeliers,” she adds).

While scoping markets and bazaars for produce, pottery, textiles (and goodies for Vorce’s masterfully curated welcome gifts), they also employ craftspeople to create anything from welded wrought-iron candelabras to backdrops, chandeliers, chargers and place cards fashioned out of the nacreous shells of Capiz. Humorously self-described third wheel Delesie shoots gorgeous film and digital with his wife/business partner, Jennifer.

There’s no limit to this crew’s spontaneous invention (arrangements of conch shells and dried wheat for a Turks and Caicos bride who didn’t want anything “killed”)—and fearlessness (trudging equipment up an Aspen double-black diamond).

Even so, they leave the real drama up the couples themselves. delesieblog.com; ohhowcharming.com; mindyrice.com. •

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Dessert delicacies. Lotería-inspired favors. Fragrant frangipani and roses set in Capiz vessels at the Amanusa Bali. Historic Zacatecas. Jimbaran rehearsal dinner with custom lounge seating. Ojai Valley Inn—a popular stateside setting. Yellow Owl Workshop-designed escort tags in Vail, Colorado.

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CULTURED BEAUTY The go-to name in pearls, Mikimoto marks 120 years with a limited-edition Japanese Akoya necklaceand-earring set adorned with a cobalt-blue enamel clasp. $7,590; 888-701-2323; mikimotoamerica.com.

British contemporary designer Richard Nicoll’s sixth collaboration with Topshop has yielded the pair’s first-ever bridal line. The four dress designs (available in ivory, white and pale pink) use transparent fabrics and geometric shapes to play up Nicoll’s romantic, futuristic aesthetic. “I wanted to offer a younger, cooler alternative to ‘meringue culture.’ Special, but not too precious,” he says. $145-$700; topshop.com.

New Classics Say “yes” this summer to Italian shoe designer Sergio Rossi’s bridal foray. Whether beach flats or city stilettos, each pair hides something blue: a tiny blue Swarovski crystal under each instep. $695-$2,230; sergiorossi.com.

White gown, $700.

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STEPPING OUT From Kathy Hilton’s new dress line, off-theshoulder gold gowns glide into a ballroom affair, while flirty, kneegrazing party frocks are shower-perfect. $330-$650; Neiman Marcus, 310-550-5900.

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Mint dress, $450.

Katey Brunini’s feminine, natural vibe continues to evolve with the launch of Shapes of Strength, a modern collection of engagement and wedding pieces inspired by organic textures like twigs and vertebrae, and accented with rose-cut diamonds and emeralds.

From $300; kbrunini.com.

Orchid brooch, $18,500.

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Anti-bridezillas rejoice. 638 ½ N. Robertson Blvd., WeHo, 310-659-2050; lovelybride.com.

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Icing on the Cake “Nostalgic finishing touches for the bride’s trousseau” is how L.A.-based Erica Elizabeth Koesler describes her veils, blushers, combs, headbands and tiaras. Hand-made from materials like silk flowers, French lace and freshwater pearls, they’re romantic, beautiful, and—priced from $60-$650—accessible. ericaelizabeth.com.

hether you have your heart set on a sandy reception or prefer a ranch setting, J. Crew’s San Francisco and Los Angeles boutiques have in-store wedding experts to help outfit any bridal party with the brand’s signature easy-chic. Now, look for one-shoulder cuts in cocktail lengths, romantic cap sleeves, floor-skimming evening dresses and bejeweled accessories to sweep any bride off her feet. jcrew.com.

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White Bettina gown, $475, and crystal necklace, $85.

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Translating its edgy aesthetic into a premiere wedding collection, Santa Monica jewelry line Hoorsenbuhs chose classic white, canary-yellow and pink diamonds from Forevermark. From $2,500; exclusively at Barneys New York; barneys.com.

Brute Phantom ring, $22,500.

FOREIGN COMMODITIES New on the market: Newport native and accessory collector Suzan Lee Paek is the style mind behind Jessica Grant, an array of exotic-skin purses. “I like to think of these pieces as investments,” says Paek. $250-$5,900; jessicagranthandbags.com.

Pearlized Lynn clutch, $1,390.

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Angeliqua bra, $1,190, garter, $1,190, and briefs, $1,390.

Recalling the sultry silent-film bombshells of the ’20s and ’30s, the Agent Provocateur Soiree Collection seduces with corsets, panties, bras and garters in the finest French lace, satin, leather and silk chiffon. $190-$3,190; 7961 Melrose Ave., L.A., 323-653-0229.

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ALTAR EGO L.A.-based Bebe enters the bridal scene with everything from mesh veils to gowns with handembellished beading and marabou feathers. $150-$2,500; bebe.com.

Princess Anne dress, $425.

Cream silk dress, $1,775.

COUTURE CUTIES Pegeen creates custom party dresses in pearl-embroidered satin taffeta, tulle and organza— so sweet for the au courant flower girl. $145-$450; pegeen.com.

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Wool-and-silk tuxedo, $4,945, shirt, $595, silk bow tie, $135, and quilted shoes, $425.

Mr. Porter Style Director Dan May answers the gentleman’s essential sartorial queries If you’re slick enough and can pull-off a nice black suit with a trim black tie and a spread-collar shirt, you’ll be able to blur the lines. Try a Sandro Evident V or Ellipse jacket/pant, Charvet shirt and grenadine silk tie from Drake’s. Balenciaga makes a fantastic wool and mohair-blend suit.

IS A THREE-PIECE PASSÉ? Nothing is passé in style if worn right. HOW DOES ONE APPROACH A BAREFOOT-ON-THE-BEACH AFFAIR? You should be wearing a more casual pant in cotton or linen. Tailor the pant as you would any other trouser—perhaps a half-inch less if you want to show a little ankle. Kick off your shoes, and roll the cuffs as soon as your feet hit sand. WHAT ARE THE MARKERS OF A PERFECTLY FITTING SUIT? A trim, modern silhouette. Guys are much more minded to size and fit these days. Find a designer that fits your body and the right tailor to make it your own. The J. Crew Ludlow (sold in separates) is one of our everyman wardrobe staples. If you’re trim and little, go for Band of Outsiders or Ami. If you’re big and tall, Savile Row favorites like Paul Smith and Richard James should do you justice, and be sure to go for charcoal or navy; those colors can be dressed up/down for many occasions. mrporter.com.

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FACE TIME Rugged Tahoe daredevil, studio honcho or debonair S.F. financier— there’s a black faced watch for every best man.

FROM TOP Audemars Piguet rose gold Royal Oak Chronograph watch, $45,500, Westime Beverly Hills, 310-271-0000. Christian Dior steel Chiffre Rouge C01 38mm watch, $6,200, dior.com. Piaget white gold Altiplano Square watch, $18,000, 877-874-2438.

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2 Cartier sterling silver with sculpted onyx stone, $750, cartier. com. 3 Harry Winston rose gold with black dial, price upon request, harrywinston.com.

LIKE A GLOVE Su Misura, Ermenegildo Zegna’s tailor-madeto-measure service fits tuxedos with your desired lapel and button styles—topping off the look with a dapper tie and shoes.

301 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-247-8827; zegna.com.

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Solange AzaguryPartridge, $10,500, 310-276-4500.

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“I knew that in years to come it would still be timeless.”

Her pre-wedding treatment was daily use of Dr. Lancer skincare products plus lots of rest and relaxation. The actress’s advice to future brides: “It can be easy to get caught up in small details.

Let it go, and just have fun!”

Christine Symonds pinned up Annable’s tresses with Neil Lane diamond clips.

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Lip butter, $12, korresusa.com.

A PERFECT 10 With names like Love & Acceptance (dusty lilac) and Who is the Boss? (a creamy mint), Essie’s new bridal collection is fit for a fun-loving strut down the aisle.

Polishes, $8/each, essie.com.

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“Keep the look chic and timeless.” Trusted words to live by. Nice, France-reared Eber, who opened the space last July (and has owned salons in the area since 1980), has worked with the likes of Farrah Fawcett, Cher and longtime friend Elizabeth Taylor. For Taylor’s 1991 wedding (to Larry Fortensky), held at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch, Eber—also the best man—created a romantic, tousled chignon to complement her lace Valentino gown. “It was the most spectacular [celebration] of my life and career,”

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Though he prefers a less-is-more approach, Eber urges clients to begin test styling at least four weeks prior to the big day: “Do you want fresh flowers in your hair? Are you letting your hair down after the ceremony? You can’t wait until the last minute to discuss these things.” 360 N. Camden Dr., B.H., 310-858-4000; joseeber.com.

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Body Spray, $6, and Eye Pillow, $22, kerstinflorianusa.com.

Tucked behind the ear or dabbed on the wrist, the scent of jasmine can be a confidence booster. Greek natural skincare line Korres infuses it in a shimmery, fragrant lip finish.

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PRETTY PUMPED Whether you’re exposing toned arms in a strapless gown or donning a form-fitting silhouette, Fitist will help you get in shape in record time. The bicoastal fitness site’s Bride plan combines core, cycle and yoga classes at L.A.’s top studios. “It ensures the stressed-out bride gets a well-balanced plan that burns calories and promotes mental relaxation,” says the site’s slimming expert Ariane Hundt. What’s more, it includes a consultation with S.M. nutritionist McLean McGown. $325/month; fitist.com.

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ORIENT EXPRESS Chords of Moroccan tangerine and Egyptian jasmine meld with a buttery base of Tahitian vanilla, toffee, sandalwood and musk for an exotic perfumed flight into paradise.

Hanae Mori Parfums No. 6, $95, select Bloomingdale’s.

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Editorial makeup artist Lucy Halperin gives her tips for a photo-ready visage: “Great skin is the key to looking good and adding that extra aplomb for the day.” 1. Chanel Quadra Eye Shadow in Dunes, $58, chanel.com. Wonderful browns give the eyes enough coverage without over-powering them.

2. St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse, $30, and Tan Applicator Mitt, $6, sttropeztan.com. I think having a base is really important. St. Tropez gives you fantastic natural color and evens out your skin tone. The mitt makes it so easy to apply, you can’t go wrong. 3. Giorgio Armani Lasting Silk UV Foundation SPF20, $59, 2 giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com. The last thing you want is to reapply or worry about your skin on the day. 4. Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara in Excess, $30, giorgioarmanibeauty-usa. com. Mascara is the most important product you need.

Remember, people look at your eyes first!

This wand is fantastic; it completely opens up the 3 lids by thickening and lengthening lashes. Start by holding the wand at the bottom of the lash line and zig zag up to the tips. 5. Tom Ford lipsticks in a nude shade (pictured Nude Vanille), $48, Neiman Marcus. Stay away from color. You won’t have to worry about bleeding and smudging with all that kissing! lucyhalperinmakeup.com.

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Crate and Barrel Inga charger, $20, Verve champagne flute, $13, and Nord vase, $149, crateandbarrel.com. Z Gallerie Organic vases (top), $50-$70, and Village flowers (top), $39/3, zgallerie.com. Grey Tribal fabric for runner (similar), $8/yard, homefabricsonline.com.

Lillian August chair, price upon request, hdbuttercup.com.

8568 ½ Melrose Ave., WeHo, 310-684-2617; dolcedesignsstudio.com.

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1. Jocelyn tufted ottoman, $65 to rent, vintage-rentals.com.

2. Gardenia blossom by Tic-Tock Couture Florals, tictock.com.

3-5: Heather glass, Silver Vanessa atware, Gothic silver dinnerware, prices upon request to rent, classicpartyrentals.com.

6. Verre turquoise tealights, $98/six, oliveandcocoa.com.

7. Savonia lanterns, $13-$18 to rent, bellavistadesigns.com.

8. Kendra wingback settee, $225 to rent, vintage-rentals.com.

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1. Pressed glass goblets, $4.50 each to rent, smallmasterpiece.com. 2. Tuscan cafe chair, price upon request to rent, classicpartyrentals.com. 3. Campo de’ Fiori planters, prices upon request to rent, owerwild.com. 4. Pomegranate (used as escort-card holder), orabellafarm.com. 5. White rim place setting, price upon request to rent, classicpartyrentals.com. 6. Essex Berry napkin, $2.55 to rent, latavolalinen.com.

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For Mid-Century Modern with a distinctive California spin, turn to Yeah! Rentals (yeahrentals.com). “We’re a different kind of vintage—a daybed, a slab coffee table, a Modernica chair and Navajo rug or low Moroccan pouf,” explains Michael Antonia, owner and deejay. He’s also behind Yeah! Weddings, an aggregation of cool vendors like Casa de Perrin (casadeperrin.com), a stylish boutique rental source supplying all your stoneware, demitasse and matte-gold flatware needs. On August 19, this circle—add in the likes of Pharmacie L.A. craft cocktails; Bash, Please planning, Max Wanger photography—will collaborate on the ultimate 2012 wedding giveaway. yeahweddings.com.

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With its delicate floral motif, the Ava tableware collection from Oleg Cassini has all the same elegance and beauty of the famed designer’s gowns.

Pitcher, $54, macys.com.

HEARTS OF GOLD The latest gilded invitations offer one more way to shine

FROM LEFT Cartier, price upon request, cartier.com. Bella Figura Fugue (top), $2,115/100 four-piece sets, and Ornate Flourish, from $1,535/100 four-piece sets, bellafigura.com. Elum Luxe, $1,428/100 invitation and reply sets, elumdesigns.com. Vera Wang Gold Bordered, $1,347/100 invitation and reply sets, williamarthur.com.

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Designer Kyle Bunting has added custom cowhide aisle runners to his repertoire.

Super-luxe and so soft, they’ll make you want to be a barefoot bride. kylebunting.com.

Technology has finally caught up to young, eclectic tastes, offering ways to register for antique tableware, or combine camping gear and a Cuisinart in one place: • Sites GiftRegistry360.com and MerciRegistry.com allow couples to draft a single list of items from multiple online retailers.

• The folks at ShopAntiquaria.com mix and match china for the old-fashioned or green-minded. • Some betrothed pairs are even using Pinterest.com and Svpply.com to give hints as to what (besides each other) they’re in love with.

Bittersweet runner in cream, price upon request.

Coupes, $125/pair.

His-and-hers breakfast set, $725.

Something Old is New Short on time to scour flea markets and auctions for a tabletop suite?

Anna Rosenblum Palmer of Refresh Collections does the work for you.

Give her color preferences or a theme for your wedding or shower, and she’ll design a one-of-a-kind coordinated dinnerware or barware look.

Or, choose from existing curations on her site. refreshcollections.com.

CHEERS! New this October in bridal icon Monique Lhuillier’s collection for Waterford: irresistibly romantic blushpink champagne coupes. moniquelhuillier.com.

OH, HAPPY DAY EXCHANGE VOWS UNDER A CANOPY OF BERIBBONED BALLOONS

ORIGAMI CRANES: MICHAEL + ANNA COSTA PHOTOGRAPHERS. GERONIMO! BALLOONS: NATALIE MOSER PHOTOGRAPHY

Geronimo! is L.A.’s go-to purveyor of big, bold balloons. geronimoballoons.com. HAVE YOUR FIRST DANCE BELOW VIBRANT STREAMERS Confetti System ships their chic-not-cheesy piñatas and tassel garlands straight to you. confettisystem.com.

DECORATE YOUR RECEPTION WITH PAPER CRANES. Japanese tradition says that folding 1,000 will bring you happiness and luck (visit origami-fun.com for directions).

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Barrett Prendergast and Andre Vippolis, of Atwater Village, strung Confetti System decor at their Marfa, Texas wedding.

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The Sweetest Thing St. Regis Monarch Beach pastry master and sous-chef stephanie driggs decorates elaborate confections with “sticks” of dark chocolate, traditional marzipan draping and, pictured here, architectural scallops of shimmering icing and pearlized buttons in homage to a bride’s gown. But, she insists, “it’s not so much the look as the taste”—from devil’s food sponge cake with nutella mousseline and fresh banana to ginger cream and candied orange to match autumn’s rich menus. like all things of beauty, even down to the dessert, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. stregismb.com.

Tiers of ivory fondant conceal a strawberrystudded white and chocolate cake.

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From the woman whose artistry makes the wedding blogosphere swoon: Melody Brandon of Sweet & Saucy Shop in Long Beach has added a second location.

Outfitted with wares from Found Vintage Rentals, the Crystal Cove Promenade bakery sits adjacent to Jenny Lee Bridal. sweetandsaucyshop.com.

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• PATINA CATERING Baby reuben and bánh mì sandwiches. patinagroup. com. • PETER CALLAHAN CATERING Bites of short rib, frites, margaritas, fish tacos. petercallahan.com.

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puffed barley, blood orange caviar and scallion ash). Fortunato’s industry ties can also connect clients to rare allocations (think Seasmoke, Lone Madrone).

This business format relies on experience. During cocktail hour, for example, frozen cubes of orange-flower water melt and reveal edible herbs and blossoms. Fortunato asks planners for 10 extra minutes to pour sauces tableside, and dramatic inventions such as hand-built planks transport dishes simultaneously to keep them hot. There’s also advice—like steering couples away from filet (“Braise a different cut so you sidestep rare versus well-done issues”).

Why so much detail? He’s obsessed with exceeding expectations. “There’s no more sacred meal than someone’s wedding.” roomforty.com. •

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Steve Fortunato emerged from his L.A. garage with 12 enormous tables and benches. He called Steven Clifton at Palmina Wines, teamed up with the lead line cook at Café Pinot and invited 40 guests at 35 bucks a head. “I just prayed to break even,” he chuckles.

Over the next five years and 141 pop-up winemaker dinners and parties, his “restaurant without walls” has taken those tables everywhere from Santa Cruz to San Diego. There were evenings on a Laguna cliffside, at Big Daddy’s Antiques in L.A.—even Bob Hope’s Palm Springs home, where he proudly served President Clinton. “I had set out to open an upscale place in South Pasadena. But the pop-up resonated. People hired us to cater, and we kept the pop-up restaurant/winemaker model to keep us inspired and broaden our network,” he explains. “So we stumbled into wedding catering as opposed to the other way around.”

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With every copper cooking-vessel centerpiece and artichokeembellished arrangement by Chez Panisse florist Max Gill, this autumn affair expressed all aspects of culinaria. The couple picked the produce at the site; Aaron cured meats for cocktail-hour prosciutto and mortadella. And, there could be no entrée other than the Rocchino porchetta pork loin; after all, the caterer’s signature is actually Aaron’s recipe.

Married life has treated them well so far. Last year, the newlyweds opened The Local Butcher Shop in Berkeley. The best part: “We both have Saturday night free.” thelocalbutcher shop.com. •

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Salvatore Ferragamo necklace, $2,950.

PALM SPRINGS THE PARKER

Stay cool in the desert heat with exotic flair and floral prints The resort’s Girlfriend Getaway package includes two nights at the sprawling Mid-century Modern compound with breakfast daily at Norma’s, a 60-minute spa treatment, lunch—in your robe—at the PSYC spa, a round of cocktails and a sunset game of pétanque. In the evening, enjoy dinner at Mister Parker’s and fire-pit s’mores before chick flicks and popcorn are delivered for an in-room pajama party.

From $595; 760-770-5000; theparkerpalmsprings.com.

The Parker’s fire pit.

Jonathan Adlerdesigned guest room.

Kate Spade New York hat, $128.

Missoni towel, price upon request.

Zimmermann swimsuit, $265.

Oscar de la Renta earrings, $195.

Dolce & Gabbana Thakoon for NARS Kutki polish, $18.

Dolce & Gabbana headband, $512.

Oscar de la Renta clutch, $2,990.

Sergio Rossi heels, $920.

Prada luggage, $1,580-$3,050.

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Drinks at The Chandelier, followed by a night out at Marquee Nightclub? The Celebrations Team will craft an itinerary tailored to your group’s every wish. 702-698-7000; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.

La Perla swimsuit, $494.

Vhernier earrings, $36,950.

Diane von Furstenberg gloves, $185.

Estée Lauder lipstick in Rich Red, $22.50.

Pomellato ring, $2,800.

Fendi tote, $31,100.

Renzo Romagnoli dice set, $98.

Jimmy Choo sandals, $995.

Ralph Lauren Collection clutch, $4,500.

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Gucci heels, $960.

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Leica X2 camera, $1,995.

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Louis Vuitton suitcase, $4,200.

Christian Dior earrings, $700.

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Rock out in rich black and purple textures Before a big night out, treat your ladies in waiting to the Argyle Salon & Spa’s Bridal Bachelorette Party day-package. Beginning with decadent champagne and strawberries, get pampered head-to-toe with a manicure/pedicure, 60-minute facial, 50-minute massage or Glowing Sugar Scrub, and full-body spray tan. $400; 310-623-9000; argylela.com or sunsettowerhotel.com.

Bottega Veneta clutch, $2,450.

Chanel polish in Paradoxal, $26.

Andrea Gutierrez cuff, $1,980.

Eres swimsuit top, $250, and briefs, $260.

Emporio Armani slippers, price upon request.

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OPPOSITE The bride, in a Reem Acra gown, and groom, who wore a custom Thom Browne suit.

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Three years later, while taking a month off to travel together, Sittig proposed in the Alcázar gardens in Seville, Spain. Out of the bushes popped two of their closest friends whom Sittig had asked to fly over for the surprise and film while he got down on bended knee. “He earned his first fiancé points for that one,” Bigarel says.

When it came to planning their wedding, the two had one priority: making sure their friends and loved ones had the time of their lives. Deciding they’d need more than just a Saturday to really celebrate, the couple rented out the Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs for the three-day extravaganza that included a “Bourbon and Bowties” welcome party—so-named for Sittig’s favorite accessory (on offer was custom neckwear by haberdasher Forage); a Thai-inspired

blessing ceremony in Joshua Tree; and poolside entertainment by the Leftover Cuties. Bucking tradition, they also hosted a sit-down dinner and dancing the evening prior to the wedding.

Before the main ceremony the following day, everyone celebrated the groom during the couple’s spin on an Indian groom’s procession, or Baraat. “As the bride, I soaked up so much of the focus and attention,” Bigarel says. “It was nice to have some time where everyone honored him and only him.” Sittig arrived in a vintage Jaguar to the joyful sounds of the Palm Springs High School marching band.

The vows, which Bigarel and Sittig wrote themselves, were relaxed and intimate—many guests either stood or sat on the ground. Afterward, everyone danced to the Rebirth Brass Band. “Around 8 p.m., we opened the gates to a swell of food carts,” Bigarel says, including hotdog makers Let’s Be Frank and Heirloom L.A. The night ended with a wee-hours pool party.

So many perfect moments: Sittig delivering his new wife a late-night latte on the dance floor; Bigarel skipping the sentimental father-daughter song and cutting a rug with her dad; and remembering what started it all. “One of my close friends, Brit, played the video of our engagement in Spain, which I’d never seen! Everyone roared and cheered. It was touching.” •

“Our friends are going to play a critical role in our lives and our marriage.

We wanted them to feel at the center of things.”

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fter an unsolicited setup by a mutual friend, makeup artist Erin Skipley and actor/model Jack Sneed have been inseparable since their first date at Figaro, a cozy French bistro in L.A.’s Los Feliz neighborhood. Fast forward a year later, to their artsy enclave in Culver City, when Skipley discovered a green amethyst sparkler atop one of her homemade cupcakes. Her birthday party turned into an engagement fête, and friends drew wishes and blessings on a large canvas now hanging in the couple’s home. “We’re pretty dramatic people,” Skipley admits. “Everything is an opportunity for a photo shoot.” True to form, their recent autumnal wedding was nothing short of a fantastical meeting of creative minds.

The Seattle-reared bride says, “We always joked that we wanted to do a picnic wedding—guerrilla style.” After making a few phone calls to their wedding industry friends to handle the logistics (photographer Elizabeth Messina and event designer and producer Merryl Brown among them) they found the perfect weekend to slip away. On cue was a custom built gypsy caravan, miniature donkies, acoustic string musicians and a decadent feast. Spectacular storm clouds rolled in against the backdrop from top of Santa Ynez’s Sunstone Winery. “The first musicians serenade the trip we took with Isaac [their now two-yearcouple. Skipley old son] was to the South of France. It in pearls from 33 Jewels in reminded me of that amazing time together,” Santa Barbara. says Skipley, who was drawn to Sunstone's Valerie rice of Eat Drink Garden soft limestone façade and old-world details. arranged the Unable to decide between the two, Skipley al fresco setting. slipped into a billowy Vera Wang one-shoulder gown for the ceremony and changed into a Claire Pettibone silhouette. Isaac, the couple’s only guest, was l’enfant terrible: “He grabbed a wooden spoon and kept hitting my flowers. Finally, he just wriggled out of Jack’s arms and took off.” Following an intimate exchange of vows on the manicured winery lawn—with Isaac safely retrieved—the family of three sat down for their late afternoon “picnic” of roast duck, leek tarts and fresh currants with the sun hanging low in the sky. •

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heart & soul Steeped in the charmS of old-world mexico, regina floreS and zaheen mir Share their Sentimental commitment

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“Zaheen and I were dancing in the middle of the mariachi circle.

I started crying because in that moment, I really felt my dad’s presence.

He was all around us—in the music, in the laughter of our guests, in the beautiful mountains that soared behind us.”

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authentic Mexican details like custom-built chairs and traditional paper flowers, Lisa Vorce of Oh, How Charming! and florist Mindy Rice designed the festive affair. The bride wore a Monique Lhuillier gown and belt; the groom, a custom three-piece suit by Bonobos.

he summer after college graduation, Regina Flores and Zaheen Mir met at a party in Manhattan. When Mir, an executive director for a leading financial services firm—born in Kashmir, India, and raised in London—spilled red wine on Flores’ best friend’s (and soon-to-be maid of honor) white blouse, the pair fell into their first conversation. “There was an instant connection,” says Flores, a management consultant who grew up in the Bay Area. “Neither of us thought anything would happen since Zaheen was returning to London, where he lived and worked, the next day.”

He called two months later to wish her a happy birthday, and their long-distance relationship ensued. The courtship was sealed several years later when Flores returned home from a business trip.

Mir was nervously waiting at the end of a candlelit hallway on one knee, and he proposed with a Harry Winston sparkler. “It was totally, unexpectedly perfect,” says Flores.

The couple honored her heritage with a marriage celebration in her late father’s hometown of Zacatecas, Mexico. Officiated by the bride’s uncle Rev. William Kellogg, the pair exchanged vows among the ruins at Museo Rafael Coronel (a former 16th-century convent). The callejoneada, a traditional Mexican parade with mariachis, folk dancers and a tequila-carrying donkey, led the newlyweds, guests as well as many locals, through the cobblestone streets to an intimate square for cocktails. “For me, this is what Mexico is all about,” says Flores, “community, family, el barrio [the neighborhood].

There were women leaning out of their balcony windows and children playing all around.”

Dinner was served in Quinta Real hotel’s historic bullfighting ring. And as the couple danced to “At Last” by Etta James, the heavens opened up with thunder, wind and a huge downpour.

“My grandmother always used to say, ‘Into each life, some rain must fall.’ I once told Zaheen that, and without skipping a beat, he said, ‘Well, Regina, you can always stand under my umbrella.’” •

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Thank you favors with his-and-hers bottle openers.

Badgley Mischka veil.

Customary coin basket. Mir was perfectly polished with a Brioni tie and pocket square.

FROM LEFT As a tribute to Flores’ grandfather, a former Tequilero, a donkey carried libations during the callejoneada. The lasso. Dinner in the 19th-century bullring. The N.Y.-based couple held an Indian wedding in London for 300 people the very next weekend, before honeymooning at the Amanyara in Turks and Caicos.

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Manolo Blahnik heels, $1,295, Neiman Marcus.

Solange AzaguryPartridge earrings, $23,500, 310-276-4500.

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Oleg Cassini gown, $1,250, David’s Bridal.

Vram necklace, $93,450, band ring, $1,995, band ring, $1,470, and ring, 30,725, vramjewelry.com.

Harry Winston bracelet, price upon request, 310-275-4272.

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Alvina Valenta dress, $280, jlmcouture.com.

David’s Bridal veil, $69, davidsbridal.com.

Vram necklace, $29,190, vramjewelry.com.

Bouquet, Krista Jon, kristajon. com. opposite st. pucchi dress, $4,390, 214-764-3455. st. erasmus clutch, $450, bhldn.com.

La Crasia gloves (on vanity), $40, lacrasiagloves. com. Vram earrings, $10,920, vramjewelry.com.

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uture William Morris Endeavor agents notoriously begin their career in the mailroom. During Brooks Hansen’s stint, each time he delivered a letter to Alison Mork in Corporate Communications, sparks flew. “The joke was that I was the only one who said ‘thank you’ and smiled,” says Mork. Four years later, Hansen—who’d by then swapped show business for finance—proposed to the Colorado-born beauty at an ocean-view Shutters on the Beach suite teeming with candles.

It took just five months for the couple to say, “I do.” A former William Morris Agency events planner (now elementary school teacher) herself, Mork intuitively knew with whom she wanted to work: the “perfectionist” and past associate Yifat Oren. Together, they settled on one of Montecito’s oldest homes and planned a soft, glowing environment with linen-covered lanterns, polished custom hardwood floors and draped tenting. Nine bridesmaids carried English garden roses, American garden roses and lavender sweet peas, and the bride beamed in a diaphanous Vera Wang gown.

Out on the lawn, Mork’s childhood Presbyterian pastor officiated, and the ceremony closed with an unexpected gospel choir appearance and the bridal party dancing down the aisle.

After cocktails and dishes by the Lucques Catering team, 250 guests enjoyed cake with layers of Kahlúa, “Harvey Wallbanger,” and berries and cream. “I never thought I would date a co-worker,” reminisces Mork. “But I was so smitten. We went on our first date, and I was done.” •

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hat do you get when you blend Scottish heritage, tartan, and prior to his walk down the aisle, he drank whisky British culture, New York attitude and California with his father and brother from the traditional quaich. Just beach-cool? A singular wedding for Andora Hunt and before the fog rolled in, the couple married on the shore in her U.K. import, Charlie Whitfield. “We met with a planner, front of her sister’s home. To honor her family’s third-generation but they thought we were trying to combine too many elements,” vintage car business, Hunt and Whitfield left the scene in a recalls Hunt. So the duo took it upon themselves to plan a union 1949 Hudson Commodore convertible. that was as seamless as their courtship. They met at a party at The Following driftwood signs tied with plaid and the sounds Drum—a country house outside Edinburgh—where Hunt was of a reggae band in the distance, guests from as far as Dubai visiting for a friend’s nuptials. Whitfield was merely stopping by and Australia sipped Pimm’s Cups while making their way the festivities. “I saw this beautiful blonde and asked to sit next to toward the Stinson Beach Community Center. Cocktail hour her, and there it is,” he says. Within two years, the Scotsman (and included a whisky bar with The Macallan single-malts to brand ambassador for The Macallan whisky) traded London for sample, and fare such as Scottish quail eggs with Branston the Big Apple and one very chic Ann Taylor design scout. A downpickle, haggis in puff pastry, and smoked salmon with cucumber on-one-knee Christmastime proposal in the snow-covered relish. Dinner was family-style and veered toward seasonal Scottish Highlands followed. Then the couple chose another California cuisine: roasted beets, halibut, spinach ravioli. tempestuous locale—Stinson Beach, California—for the main event.

As the evening evolved, the band gave way to a DJ, and the Known for milky white sands, the Marin County spot became night began in earnest. Finally, exhausted but content, the revelers a fabulous tableaux for Hunt’s hometown-cumheaded down the street for a recharge and specially above a kiss in front international soiree. Hunt wore a crisp, custom Oscar prepared “bacon sandies” at Stinson’s local hangout, of the breakers.

Hunt’s custom de la Renta gown (she had interned for the designer The Sand Dollar. They clutched mini Macallan bottles gown was revived while at FIT) and an architectural headpiece by Elen with notes tied to them: “Slainte Mhath! Cheers to from the de la Renta archives.

Henderson. Whitfield sported a kilt in his family’s your good health! Love, Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield.” •

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aving met in the Paradigm mailroom a decade ago, neither Amy Gores nor Ben Weiss ever thought they would share an address one day. Gores, who now runs her own L.A.-based interiors business, returned to college. But the two stayed in touch; After emailing back and forth for a year, Gores remembers, “He finally asked me out.”

Over Fourth of July weekend five years later, Weiss insisted on a Malibu beach walk and dropped down in the sand holding up an Asschercut sparkler (from Manuel Leon in Beverly Hills, not far from their home).

For the main event, the couple returned to the beach for a four-day whirlwind last fall. “My uncles live next to each other in Malibu, so the girls stayed in one house and the boys in the other.”

Day-of, the ladies in waiting enjoyed a chef-prepared breakfast before receiving visitors: masseuses, celeb hair stylist Andy Lecompte and makeup artist Thierry Pourtoy. David August, who created custom tuxes for Weiss and his groomsmen, paid a visit next door. The Row’s Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen—best friend of the bride— designed the hand-embroidered custom dress. “I just let her run with it. I went to her offices in N.Y. five times for fittings and fabric choices.

She was so nervous, but it was amazing.” The 100-person ceremony and reception took place at the Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards, where pro-planner Mindy Weiss (no relation) brought in pepper trees to cozy up the Campanile-catered affair.

A family member had a surprise for the couple at brunch the next day: Just off the coast, a plane wrote their names in the sky. They then took off for a week at the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. • the tuscan-style estate. revelry event Designers decor. mindy weiss carpeted a tiered landing for the ceremony. kirstie kelly bridesmaid gowns. A sophisticated tablescape. mark’s Garden flowers. Grapes and lemonade welcomed guests. weiss surrounded by friends and family. Vineyard block.

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anessa Parker, an architect who also works in interior design, and Ryan Meyer, a software engineer, have one of those modern tales: “We met on eHarmony and have been together ever since that first date,” says the bride. Six months later, on one of their regular evening walks, Meyer staged a “very creative” proposal overlooking Laguna Beach. “Ryan had a sketch artist draw special scenes from our relationship which he bound into a storybook he hid along the path,” recounts the Central Valley and O.C. native. “The last page of the book showed Ryan on his knee proposing to me.”

The Californians (he’s from the Bay Area) wed last August at the Laguna Presbyterian Church where Meyer’s father, Pastor Jim Meyer, performed the ceremony. The design-savvy bride collaborated with her mother, Laura, on everything from the flower arrangements (which included Abraham Darby English roses from Laura’s home garden) to the programs. “I always knew I would be hands-on with the wedding planning because of my background,” says Parker, who donned a satin and organza Vera Wang dress with a Swarovski crystal-trimmed veil by Erin Cole. Amid fields of lavender and olive trees at Tuscan-style Villa Diamante, a poolside dinner resembled, she says, “an Italian picnic at sunset. The setting was out of a dream, and it made the day so special.”

After a full night of dancing to an eclectic mix of Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday and Journey, the couple hopped a flight to Maui for 10 days—just enough time to look back on it all. •

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vows in the grove. circosta’s cousin kate cumsky baked the cake. Boutonnieres by friend Jill stocks. flowers were grown for the fête in healdsburg.

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he gravitational pull of Ojai Valley— a force that has long attracted artists and creative thinkers to the area—must have resonated with L.A. fashion designers Rachel Pally and Kevin Circosta. “We saw the huge old succulents and the Spanishstyle house. We were like, ‘Yes! This is it,’” says Pally.

The Sherman Oaks natives met in preschool, fell in love two decades later and wed last spring at Twin Peaks Ranch.

All 250 guests secretly penned blessings on ribbons that swayed from a delicate branch chuppah Pally’s father had constructed. (Circosta had his own surprise: He’d collaborated with jeweler Lorraine Schwartz on Pally’s ring.)

Such sentimental details imbued the bountiful affair.

Though known for their Boyfriend/Girlfriend line and her eponymous label’s dresses, the bride customized a Carolina Herrera silhouette. Pally’s brother Joseph Becker produced the invitations; grandmother and aunt arranged giant peony bouquets; and ceramicist great-uncle crafted centerpieces overflowing with pixie tangerines.

The newlyweds had also encouraged friends to bring instruments. Pally remembers, “After DJ StoneRokk, we sat around the fire, had milk and cookies, and sang. Just dreamy.” • from aBove left

locally sourced dinner menu by seasons catering. Pally, her mother and bridesmaids. cocktail decor. al fresco reception. customized carolina herrera gown. ready for the after-party.

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e met at midnight on Valentine’s Day,” says Saree Gordon of the first time she laid eyes on commercial and feature-film producer/composer Sidh Solanki at a mutual friend’s party in Venice Beach. “The following evening, we were dancing in his kitchen.” And the rest, as they say, was history.

Six months after a bittersweet engagement in February of 2011 (both Gordon’s and Solanki’s grandmothers passed away a week later), the Santa Monica couple wed in the familiar splendor of the bride’s family home in Brentwood. “It felt really cozy,” recalls Gordon, an avid equestrian, of the late-summer evening.

Out on the back lawn, the ceremony was officiated by both a Hindu priest and a rabbi before 220 guests who had flown in from Kenya, Dubai, Paris and London—where Solanki was born. At the welcome party, hosted by Solanki’s parents two days prior to the big day, Gordon had the tops of her feet painted with henna (a Hindu bridal ritual). “It was

important to us to incorporate both religions in everything from the [customs] to the decor.” That they did, with the help of wedding planner Yifat Oren. She filled vintage brass and amber glass vases with all-white arrangements of dahlias, phalaenopsis orchids and hydrangeas to offset rich orange, gold and cream tones of Indian linens from Full Moon Loom. Oren also set up lounge areas with embroidered batik pillows and brown ottomans for comfortable ambience. “My inspiration was the traditional marigold garland used in Hindu ceremonies,” says the L.A.-based tastemaker. Oren worked with The Velvet Garden to create snow-white versions for the garland exchange custom and Phera (a Hindu couple’s traditional walk around the fire).

An al fresco dinner commenced on the tennis court— transformed with wooden flooring and framed with lush green hedges—underneath a canopy of draped white florals.

At the after-party, The Kitchen for Exploring Foods served sliders and French fries as guests danced to The Cowling Band and DJ Chris Carter until 3:30 a.m. The next day, the couple left for a four-day escape to Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, followed by a trip to Anguilla. •

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hen it came to planning her October nuptials, L.A. actress Megan Ferguson (“Boardwalk Empire,” Love and Other Drugs), knew she wanted a celebration that was “like a great party in your front yard where everyone felt at home.”

She already had the perfect location: her parents’ Thomasville, Georgia, estate. The groom, Nico EversSwindell (also an actor—Edge of Darkness, William & Kate), had proposed in his native New Zealand, and 10 months later the couple and their families threw a long weekend of “southerncentric” affairs at Boxhall Plantation in the Peach State.

After a welcome soiree hosted by Ferguson’s grandmother at Glen Arven Country Club, activities like skeet-shooting and exploring downtown Thomasville (including the charming store Firefly, owned by Nan Myers, who designed the wedding) led up to the big day. The night before the “I dos,” there was a barbecue

in an old Coca-Cola bottling factory and a rehearsal dinner and cocktail party at Millpond, the historic Spanish Revival plantation.

The ceremony was in Boxhall’s garden. “It was one of my favorite parts of the day,” says the bride. “Walking by all my friends—all the people I loved.” After, everyone headed to a tent amid Spanish moss-covered oaks for a family-style dinner cooked by “Top Chef Masters” Hugh Acheson, owner of Atlanta’s Empire State South. First on the dance floor were the groom and his friends stomping their feet in the Haka, a traditional Kiwi dance. The rest of the guests joined in (L.A.-based shoe company Soludos provided custom slip-ons) while bluegrass band The Defibulators played. “We had so much fun, we forgot to cut the cake!” Ferguson says. At the end of the night, she and EversSwindell retreated to a century-old Heartwood pine cottage, moved onto the property and renovated by her mother as a wedding gift. And when plans for a honeymoon in Tulum, Mexico, were thwarted by Hurricane Rina, the two changed course for the City of Lights. As Ferguson says, “Paris is always a good option!” •

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MccLeAN ViNeYARds Templeton, 805-441-7514; mccleanvineyards.com. osTeRiA MoNTe GRAPPA Ojai, 805-640-6767; omgojai.com.

PAsTA PoModoRo O.C., 949-759-1303; pastapomodoro.com.

PATiNA cATeRiNG 213-814-3051; patinagroup.com.

PAuLA Leduc FiNe cATeRiNG norCal, 510-547-7825; paulaleduc.com.

PeTeR cALLAHAN 212-327-1144; petercallahan.com.

PHARMAcie l.a., pharmaciela.com.

RicKY’s FisH TAcos l.a., 323-906-7290; rickysfishtacos.com.

RooM FoRTY l.a., 323-221-1060; roomforty.com. sANd doLLAR ResTAuRANT stinson Beach, 415-868-0434; stinsonbeachrestaurant.com. sAPPHiRe LAGuNA laguna Beach, 949-715-9888; sapphirellc.com. seAsoNs cATeRiNG Ventura, 805-339-9665; seasonscateringca.com. sWeeT NuiT s.B., sweetnuit.com.

VALeRie Rice s.B., eat-drink-garden.com.

WoLFGANG PucK cATeRiNG wolfgangpuck.com.

cAKes

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THe BuTTeR eNd cAKeRY s.M., 310-943-9241; thebutterend.com. eLiZABeTH coLLiNG l.a., 310-270-5272; elizabethcolling.com.

ModeRN BiTe l.a., 888-600-5760; modernbite.com. sTAcK BisTRo PAsTRY & cAKe laguna niguel, 949-240-6613. sWeeT & sAucY sHoP l.B., 562-598-8340; sweetandsaucyshop.com. sWeeT Lucie’s l.a., 310-245-8242; ilovelucies.com. sWeeT PeePs BAKeRY ga, 404-644-8513; sweetpeepsbakery.com. sWeeT THiNGs Tiburon, 415-388-8583; sweetthings.com.

cATeReRs ANN WALKeR cATeRiNG san anselmo, 415-460-9885; annwalkercatering.com.

BeAcHY cReAM s.M., 877-299-7557; beachycream.com.

BReAKeRs cAFe stinson Beach, 415-868-2002; stinsonbeachcafe.com. cAMPANiLe WeddiNGs l.a., 323-938-1447; campanileweddings.com. coRY MARTiN eVeNTs l.a., 310-806-9220; corymartinevents.com.

FRY GiRL l.a., 213-590-1710; thefrygirlinc.com.

HANdsoMe coFFee RoAsTeRs l.a., 213-621-4194; handsomecoffee.com.

HeiRLooM cAFÉ s.f., 415-821-2500; heirloom-sf.com.

HeiRLooM LA l.a., 855-456-6652; heirloomla.com.

THe KiTcHeN FoR eXPLoRiNG Foods Pas., 626-793-7218; thekitchen.net.

AGeNT PRoVocATeuR l.a., 323-653-0229; agentprovocateur.com.

ALeXANdeR McQueeN 800-307-3150; alexandermcqueen.com.

BAdGLeY MiscHKA B.H., 310-248-3750; badgleymischka.com.

BANd oF ouTsideRs 323-876-5151; bandofoutsiders.com.

BARNeYs NeW YoRK B.H., 310-276-4400; s.f., 415-268-3500; barneys.com.

BeBe 855-232-2933; bebe.com.

BHLdN 888-942-4536; bhldn.com.

BLooMiNGdALe’s 800-777-0000; bloomingdales.com. cARoLiNA HeRReRA l.a., 323-782-9090; carolinaherrera.com. cHLoÉ l.a., 323-602-0000; Costa Mesa, 714-481-0308; chloe.com. cHRisTiAN LouBouTiN weHo., 310-247-9300; christianlouboutin.com. cLAiRe PeTTiBoNe B.H., 310-360-6268; clairepettibone.com. dAVid’s BRidAL 877-923-2743; davidsbridal.com. diANe VoN FuRsTeNBeRG l.a., 323-951-1947; dvf.com. doLce & GABBANA dolcegabbana.com. eRicA eLiZABeTH desiGNs l.a., 323-661-1557; ericaelizabeth.com. eRiN coLe Costa Mesa, 949-642-5552; erincole.com.

FAsHioN isLANd n.B., 949-721-2000; shopfashionisland.com.

FeNdi 310-276-8888; fendi.com.

GioRGio ARMANi armani.com.

GiusePPe ZANoTTi desiGN B.H., 310-550-5760; giuseppezanottidesign.com.

iVANKA TRuMP 800-837-2790; ivankatrump.com.

J. cReW 800-205-3877; jcrew.com.

JeNNY PAcKHAM Marina Morrison, s.f., 415-984-9360; jennypackham.com.

JessicA GRANT HANdBAGs n.B., 949-514-9951; jessicagranthandbags.com.

JiMMY cHoo 877-955-2466; jimmychoo.com.

JiN WANG s.f., 415-397-9111; jinwang.net.

JLM couTuRe BouTiQue (ALViNA VALeNTA, BLusH, JiM HJeLM, HAYLeY PAiGe, LAZARo, TARA KeeLY) weHo., 424-249-3909; jlmcouture.com.

J. scHeeR & co. l.a., 800-448-7291; jscheer.com.

KATHY HiLToN nordstrom, 888-282-6060; kathyhilton.com.

KATY RodRiGueZ l.a., 323-653-6960; katyrodriguez.com.

KiRsTie KeLLY l.a., 310-322-6100; kirstiekelly.com.

LAcRAsiA n.Y., 212-370-0310; lacrasiagloves.com.

LANViN B.H., 310-402-0580; lanvin.com.

LeLA Rose Marina Morrison, s.f., 415-984-9360; lelarose.com.

LiTTLedoe Church, l.a., 323-876-8887; The Reformation, l.a., 323-852-0005; littledoeislove.com.

LoVeLY weHo., 310-659-2050; lovelybride.com.

MANoLo BLAHNiK n.Y., 212-582-3007; l.V., 702-770-3477; manoloblahnik.com.

MARcHesA n.Y., 212-463-8135; marchesa.com.

MARiNA MoRRisoN sALoN s.f., 415-984-9360; marinamorrison.com.

MoNiQue LHuiLLieR l.a., 323-655-1088; moniquelhuillier.com.

MoRGANe Le FAY s.M., 310-393-4447; morganelefay.com.

NAKed PRiNcess nakedprincess.com.

NeiMAN MARcus 888-888-4757; neimanmarcus.com.

NoRdsTRoM 888-282-6060; nordstrom.com. oLeG cAssiNi olegcassini.com. oscAR de LA ReNTA weHo., 323-653-0200; Costa Mesa, 714-754-9044; oscardelarenta.com.

PAMeLLA RoLANd wilkes Bashford, s.f., 415-986-4380; pamellaroland.com.

PeGeeN 877-473-4336; pegeen.com.

PRAdA 310-854-0355; prada.com.

RAZAN ALAZZouNi razanalazzouni.com.

ReeM AcRA saks fifth avenue, B.H., 310-887-5509; reemacra.com.

RiViNi 416-977-1793; rivini.com. sAKs FiFTH AVeNue 877-551-7257; saksfifthavenue.com. seRGio Rossi 212-430-4300; sergiorossi.com. souTH coAsT PLAZA Costa Mesa, 800-782-8888; southcoastplaza.com. sT. PuccHi weHo., 214-764-3455; stpucchi.com.

ToPsHoP 866-853-8559; us.topshop.com.

TWiGs & HoNeY twigsandhoney.com.

VALeNTiNo B.H., 310-247-0103; valentino.com.

VeRA WANG l.a., 323-602-0174; verawang.com.

YVes sAiNT LAuReNT B.H., 310-271-4110; ysl.com.

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ResouRce Guide FLoRisTs eMPTY VAse l.a., 310-278-1988; emptyvase.com.

FLoRA GRuBB GARdeNs s.f., 415-626-7256; floragrubb.com.

THe FLoWeR sTANd (BeV WALKeR) laguna Beach, 949-494-1240; theflowerstand.vpweb.com.

FLoWeRWiLd l.a., 818-729-0309; flowerwild.com.

JL desiGNs soCal, 805-338-2192; jldesignsandevents.com.

KATHLeeN deeRY desiGN s.f., 415-442-5010; kathleendeerydesign.com.

KRisTA JoN O.C., 949-218-8018; kristajon.com.

MARK’s GARdeN l.a., 818-906-1718; marksgarden.com.

MAX GiLL Berkeley, 510-459-5831.

MiNdY Rice l.a., s.B., 310-308-3735; mindyrice.com.

R. JAcK BALTHAZAR Pas., 626-844-3000; rjackbalthazar.com.

THe VeLVeT GARdeN l.a., 323-852-1766; thevelvetgarden.com.

Tic-TocK couTuRe FLoRALs l.a., 800-893-6688; tictock.com.

HoTeLs + LocATioNs Ace HoTeL & sWiM cLuB P.s., 760-325-9900; acehotel.com.

THe ALisAL GuesT RANcH ANd ResoRT solvang, 800-4alisal; alisal.com.

BAcARA ResoRT & sPA s.B., 805-968-0100; bacararesort.com.

BeL-AiR BAY cLuB Pacific Palisades, 310-230-4700; belairbayclub.com.

BeNTLY ReseRVe s.f., 415-294-2226; bentlyreserve.com.

THe BeVeRLY HiLLs HoTeL B.H., 310-276-2251; thebeverlyhillshotel.com.

BLuXoMe sTReeT WiNeRY s.f., 415-543-5353; bluxomewinery.com. cARMeL-BY-THe-seA carmelcalifornia.com/weddings. cARoNdeLeT House l.a., 323-466-1835; carondelethouse.com.

THe cosMoPoLiTAN l.V., 702-698-7000; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com. eVeNTuP.coM eventup.com.

FouR seAsoNs l.a., 310-273-2222; lanai, 800-321-4666; s.B. Biltmore, 805-969-2261; fourseasons.com.

HuRoN suB sTATioN l.a., 323-225-8909; huronsubstation.com.

LuXe WoRLdWide HoTeLs 310-440-3090; luxehotels.com.

MALiBu RocKY oAKs esTATe ViNeYARds Malibu, 877-MRO-7660; maliburockyoaks.com. oJAi VALLeY iNN & sPA Ojai, 805-646-1111; ojairesort.com.

THe PARKeR PALM sPRiNGs P.s., 760-770-5000; theparkerpalmsprings.com.

RoseWood sANd HiLL Menlo Park, 650-561-1500; rosewoodsandhill.com. sHuTTeRs oN THe BeAcH s.M., 310-458-0030; shuttersonthebeach.com. sTiNsoN BeAcH coMMuNiTY ceNTeR stinson Beach, 415-868-1444;

stinsonbeachcommunitycenter.org. sT. ReGis dana Point, Princeville, s.f., 877-787-3447; stregis.com. sTudio 1342 l.a., 323-933-9272; studio1342.com. suNseT ToWeR HoTeL weHo., 323-654-7100; sunsettowerhotel.com. suNsToNe WiNeRY santa Ynez, 805-688-9463; sunstonewinery.com. sYcAMoRe coTTAGe s.B., 805-687-7055; sycamore-cottage.com.

TAHiTi TouRisMe 310-414-8484; tahiti-tourisme.com.

TWiN PeAKs RANcH Ojai, 805-646-5268; twinpeaksranchojai.com.

VeNTANA iNN & sPA Big sur, 831-667-2331; ventanainn.com.

THe ViBiANA l.a., 213-626-1507; vibianala.com.

ViceRoY HoTeLs ANd ResoRTs anguilla, P.s., s.M., 888-622-4567; viceroyhotelsandresorts.com.

JeWeLeRs 33 JeWeLs s.B., 805-957-9100; 33jewels.com.

Adesso s.B., 805-966-2707; adessoshop.com.

ANdReA GuTieRReZ JeWeLRY sTudio s.M., 213-255-1338; andreagutierrezjewelry.com.

BLAcK, sTARR & FRosT newport Beach, 877-807-1810; blackstarrfrost.com.

BuLGARi 800-285-4274; bulgari.com.

BuLoVA Macy’s, Beverly Center l.a., 310-854-6655; macys.com. cARTieR 800-227-8437; cartier.com. cATHY WATeRMAN Metier, s.f., 415-989-5395; Barneys new York, 415-268-3500; cathywaterman.com. de BeeRs B.H., Costa Mesa, s.f., 800-929-0889; debeers.com. eARTHWoRKs los altos, 650-948-5141; earthworkslosaltos.com.

THe eLeN HeNdeRsoN coLLecTioN 514-344-2254; mhtiara.com.

FoReVeRMARK Traditional Jewelers, n.B., 949-721-9010; forevermark.com.

FuRReR-JAcoT shreve & Co., s.f., 415-421-2600; Traditional Jewelers, n.B., 949-721-9010; furrer-jacot.com.

GRAY GALLeRY weHo., 310-854-0091; graygallery.com.

Gucci B.H., 310-278-3451; guccitimeless.com.

HARRY KoTLAR JeWeLs shreve & Co., 415-421-2600; harrykotlar.com.

HARRY WiNsToN B.H., 310-271-8554; Costa Mesa, 714-371-1910; harrywinston.com.

HooRseNBuHs s.M., 888-692-2997; hoorsenbuhs.com.

JAMie WoLF neiman Marcus, 212-595-0065; jamiewolf.com.

JosePH BoNNAR JeWeLLeRs U.K., josephbonnar.com.

KAZANJiAN BRos. B.H., 310-246-2410; kazanjian.us.

K. BRuNiNi JeWeLs solana Beach, 858-259-8779; kbrunini.com.

LoRRAiNe scHWARTZ Bergdorf goodman, n.Y., 212-753-7300; bergdorfgoodman.com.

LuGANo diAMoNds n.B., 949-720-1258; luganodiamonds.com.

MANueL LeoN B.H., 310-276-6384; manuelleon.com.

MiKiMoTo B.H., 310-205-8787; Costa Mesa, 714-424-5440; mikimotoamerica.com.

NAdRi JeWeLRY nadrijewelry.com.

NeiL LANe l.a., 310-275-5015; neillanejewelry.com.

NoRMAN siLVeRMAN diAMoNds david Orgell, B.H., 310-273-6660; normansilvermandiamonds.com.

PAdis GeMs s.f., 800-489-0620; padisgems.com.

RiTANi CJ Charles Jewelers, l.J., 858-454-5390; ritani.com. sHiBuMi GALLeRY Berkeley, 510-528-7736; shibumigallery.com. sHReVe & co. s.f., 415-421-2600; Palo alto, 650-327-2211; shreve.com. soLANGe AZAGuRY-PARTRidGe B.H., 310-276-4500; n.Y., 212-879-9100; solangeazagurypartridge.com.

TAcoRi sarah leonard fine Jewelers, l.a., 310-208-3131; tacori.com.

Todd Reed 800-376-3609; toddreed.com.

ToNi FedeRici headpieces.com.

VAN cLeeF & ARPeLs B.H., Costa Mesa, s.f., 877-Van-Cleef; vancleef-arpels.com.

VRAM MiNAssiAN l.a., 310-859-9545; vramjewelry.com.

XiV KARATs, LTd. B.H., 310-551-1212; xivkarats.com.

Music cHRis cARTeR l.a., chriscarterevents.com. coWLiNG BANd norCal, westcoastmusic.com.

THe deFiBuLAToRs thedefibulators.com. dJ GoYo norCal, djgoyo.com. dJ JoHNNY KNiGHT l.a., djjohnnyknight.com. dJ sToNeRoKK thecaptainsofindustry.com.

THe FLAsH dANce (dJ THe HuMAN JuKeBoX) l.a., theflashdance.com.

LeFToVeR cuTies l.a., leftovercuties.com.

MicHAeL sMiTH l.a., smitheventmusic.com.

Red sHoe l.a., redshoela.com.

RooTsTocK norCal, myspace.com/ rootstock.

ToM coRBeTT BLueGRAss soCal, tomcorbett.net.

ViNceNT ZoRN & VedANT KoPPeRA s.B., vincentandvedant.com.

WesT coAsT Music soCal, westcoastmusic.com.

PHoToGRAPHeRs AARoN deLesie soCal, 949-378-9121; delesieblog.com.

BRioN ToPoLsKi l.a., brion@brionphoto.com. cHRisTiAN oTH sTudio (sHAWN coNNeLL) n.Y., 212-634-7949; christianothstudio.com. eLiZABeTH MessiNA l.a., 310-779-9151; elizabethmessina.com.

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ResouRce Guide Heidi RYdeR PHoToGRAPHY noHo., heidiryder.net.

JeN HuANG PHoToGRAPHY soCal, 347-323-5736; jenhuangphotography.com.

JeRRY YooN s.f., blogjerry.com.

JessicA cLAiRe l.a., O.C., 949-388-0719; jessicaclaire.net.

JessicA HAYe + cLARK HsiAo l.a., thecollaborationist.com.

LAuReN Ross l.a., 802-233-6421; laurenrossphoto.com.

LeNNY GoNZALeZ s.f., 510-814-0674; lennygonzalez.com.

LoRi PALAdiNo PHoToGRAPHY norCal, 415-595-5674; loriphoto.com.

MAX WANGeR l.a., 310-500-7714; maxwanger.com.

MeG sMiTH napa Valley, 707-259-1539; megsmith.com.

MicHAeL + ANNA cosTA PHoToGRAPHY 888-600-7002; michaelandannacosta.com.

NANcY NeiL s.B., 805-415-8227; lovenancyneil.com.

NATALie MoseR Huntington Beach, 714-293-6981; nataliemoserphotography.com.

PAPeRWHiTes PHoToGRAPHY l.a., 323-791-4176; paperwhitesphotography.com.

ReBeccA FisHMAN l.a., 818-307-5329; rebeccafishman.com.

RYAN GARViN l.a., 719-237-0424; ryangarvin.com. sARAH K. cHeN PHoToGRAPHY O.C., sarahkchen.net. scoTT cLARK 212-365-0958; scottclarkphoto.com. sWeeT LiTTLe PHoToGRAPHs l.a., sweetlittlephotographs.com. sWeeT MoNdAY PHoToGRAPHY l.a., 323-634-2847; sweetmondayphotography.com.

TRes BeLLe PHoToGRAPHY s.B., 805-669-7145; tresbellephotography.com.

WeddiNGs BY sAsHA GuLisH s.f., 415-455-9343; weddingsbysashagulish.com.

PLANNeRs BAsH, PLeAse l.a., 310-237-6582; bashplease.com.

BeTH HeLMsTeTTeR l.a., 818-238-7070; bethhelmstetter.com.

THe coLLecTioN eVeNT sTudio sonoma, 707-933-1888; thecollectioneventstudio.com. coRY MARTiN eVeNTs l.a., 310-806-9220; corymartinevents.com. doLce desiGNs sTudio weHo., 310-684-2617; dolcedesignsstudio.com. dueT WeddiNGs l.a., 323-428-7393; duet-weddings.com.

GReY LiKes WeddiNGs l.a., greylikesweddings.com.

HosTe eVeNTs l.a., 323-691-5494; hosteevents.com.

KeLLY osHiRo desiGN s.B., 805-769-8018; kellyoshirodesign.com.

LA PARTie eVeNTs l.a., 310-430-0919; lapartieevents.com.

MeRRYL BRoWN eVeNTs s.B., 805-453-5729; merrylbrownevents.com.

MiNdY Weiss soCal, 310-205-6000; mindyweiss.com. oH, HoW cHARMiNG! (LisA VoRce) soCal, 310-927-1696; ohhowcharming.com.

PLATiNuM WeddiNGs BY KeRRie O.C., 949-302-0970; platinumweddingsbykerrie.com.

YiFAT oReN & AssociATes l.a., 323-969-8656; yifatoren.com.

ReNTALs BARKeR dÉcoR seRVice l.a., 866-630-7564; barkerds.com.

BeLLA VisTA desiGNs s.B., 805-966-9616; bellavistadesigns.com. cAsA de PeRRiN l.a., 310-463-1652; casadeperrin.com. cLAssic PARTY ReNTALs l.a., 310-535-3660; classicpartyrentals.com. coNFeTTi sYsTeM confettisystem.com.

FouNd ViNTAGe ReNTALs O.C., 714-888-5811; vintage-rentals.com.

GeRoNiMo BALLooNs l.a., 425-275-3572; geronimoballoons.com.

GoT LiGHT s.f., 415-863-4300; got-light.com. iMAGes BY LiGHTiNG l.a., 310-641-2500; imagesbylighting.com.

JAcKsoN sHRuB noHo., 818-982-0100; jacksonshrub.com.

KLAssY KARs P.s., 760-388-5012; klassykarsrentalservices.com.

LA TAVoLA FiNe LiNeN ReNTAL 310-286-1333, 415-440-3333; latavolalinen.com. sMALL MAsTeRPiece l.a., 213-229-8800; smallmasterpiece.com. sMiLeBooTH 917-727-1509; smilebooth.com.

ToWN & couNTRY soCal, 818-908-4211; townandcountryeventrentals.com.

VeNTuRA ReNTAL Ventura, 805-644-4496; events.venturarental.com.

YeAH! ReNTALs l.a., 323-522-3843; yeahrentals.com.

ZePHYR/sPeRRY TeNTs Berkeley, 510-559-8694; zephyrtents.com.

sTATioNeRY BeLLA FiGuRA n.Y., 866-699-6040; bellafigura.com.

BeTsY WHiTe ga, betsywhite.com. cARTieR 800-227-8437; cartier.us. deBBie HAssAN n.Y., 917-836-8581; rsvptodaynyc.com. eLuM s.d., 858-650-3586; elumdesigns.com.

JAM PAPeR n.Y., 800-8010-JaM; jampaper.com.

KATHRYN MuRRAY cALLiGRAPHY 818-399-5023; kathrynmurray.com.

MAeMAe PAPeRie Mn, 612-353-5711; maemaepaperie.com.

MARc FRiedLANd coLLecTioN l.a., 323-936-9009; marcfriedlandla.com.

MiNTed minted.com. oFFice Vs oFFice s.f., 510-593-9313; officevsoffice.com.

PAPeL PAPeR & PRess Porter Ranch, 818-831-1830; papelpress.com.

PAPeR PLANe PAPeRie n.B., 630-926-0505; paperplanepaperie.com.

RiFLe PAPeR co. fl, 407-622-7679; riflepaperco.com. sooLiP weHo., 310-360-0545; asoolipwedding.com.

TiNY PiNe PRess l.a., 818-625-3723; tinypinepress.com.

WeduARY weduary.com.

WiLeY VALeNTiNe 949-764-9338; wileyvalentine.com.

WiLLiAM ARTHuR 866-985-3472; williamarthur.com.

YeLLoW oWL WoRKsHoP s.f., yellowowlworkshop.com.

TABLeToP + ReGisTRY ANTiquARiA shopantiquaria.com.

BHLdN 888-942-4536; bhldn.com. cRATe & BARReL 800-967-6696; crateandbarrel.com. eTsY etsy.com.

FRAMe sHoP Pas., 626-441-3208; theframeshopltd.com.

GeARYs BeVeRLY HiLLs B.H., 310-273-4741; gearys.com.

GiFT ReGisTRY 360 giftregistry360.com.

GRAY GALLeRY weHo., 310-854-0091; graygallery.com.

GuMP’s s.f., 800-766-7628; gumps.com.

H.d. BuTTeRcuP Culver City, 310-558-8900; s.f., 415-820-4788; hdbuttercup.com.

MAcY’s 888-568-8865; macys.com.

MeRci ReGisTRY merciregistry.com.

MoNique LHuiLLieR l.a., 323-655-1088; moniquelhuillier.com.

NeiMAN MARcus 888-888-4757; neimanmarcus.com.

NoRdsTRoM 888-282-6060; nordstrom.com.

THe PicKeT FeNce Menlo Park, 866-944-5511; thepicketfence.com.

ReFResH coLLecTioNs 617-800-4607; refreshcollections.com.

ResToRATioN HARdWARe 800-910-9836; restorationhardware.com.

VeRA WANG WedGWood 877-900-9973, wedgwood.com; l.a., 323-602-0174; verawang.com.

WATeRFoRd 877-900-9973; waterford.com.

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Having captivated Hollywood lovers for decades, The Beverly Hills Hotel enjoys its centennial in the spotlight by caroline cagney

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Perched atop Sunset Boulevard in a thick of fragrant gardens and lemon trees, the resort has hosted some of the world’s most illustrious weddings for such high-profile couples as Karen Carpenter and Thomas Burris, and Elizabeth Taylor and first husband Conrad Hilton Jr. (Bungalow Five was also the actress’s preferred honeymoon hideaway with each of her six other husbands.) Yoko Ono and John Lennon were also fans of the

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The beverly Hills Hotel’s pool, circa 1945. elizabeth Taylor and richard burton, 1964.

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luxe cottages; there, they reportedly stayed in bed for a week.

“The interiors alone add so much sophistication and glamour,” says Director of Catering Tracy Koven, the resident weddings expert who has helped execute the visions of Neil Diamond and Katie McNeil, Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed, and Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. The rocker couple fêted 20 years of marriage with a soiree in the historic Crystal Ballroom (the largest of the four gathering halls, holding some 500 guests). Favored for its original Art Deco style, the sprawling space features a built-in stage, dance floor, and French doors opening to the Crystal Garden and its white gazebo–ideal for an outdoor ceremony.

For a smaller event, the Sunset Ballroom, accented with hand-painted murals and floor-to-ceiling windows, offers panoramic views of the city, while The Rodeo Ballroom comes equipped with its very own baby-grand piano and a Spanishtiled terrace—often selected as a spot for the cake-cutting. “Most couples want the beauty of the hotel’s decor to shine through, so you can actually get away with keeping it simple,” says Koven, noting that most still opt for fairy-tale drama: “I once had a couple leave on a horse-drawn carriage—à la Princess Diana.”

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in Mike nichols’ seminal coming-of-age film, The graduate (1967), 21-year-old Ben Braddock (dustin Hoffman) talks to his father about marrying elaine Robinson (Katharine Ross). Mr. Braddock says, “Ben, this whole idea sounds pretty half-baked”—to which Ben replies, “Oh, it’s not. it’s completely baked. it’s a decision i’ve made.” despite his affair with elaine’s mother, Mrs. Robinson (anne Bancroft), Ben races from Berkeley to Pasadena in search of his true love. Upon learning that elaine’s wedding to another man is taking place in santa Barbara, Ben crashes the ceremony, locking guests inside the chapel by jamming a wooden crucifix in the door while he and elaine narrowly escape. free from their parents’ controlling grasps and expectations, the young lovers share a cathartic moment—to simon & garfunkel’s “The sound of silence”—as they embark on their future together. •

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