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98 SHORE THING Along the Santa Monica coastline, spring’s effortless, ethereal gowns befit the modern, beach-bound bride.

110 BY THE BOOK Julie Chapgier and Brian Biel write their own fairytale in Napa Valley.

114 GOING STEADY Nestled in a Malibu canyon, Claire Birnbaum and Eric Block skip from high school sweethearts to husband and wife.

116 LOVE IN THE AFTERNOON The resplendent grounds of Greystone Mansion set the stage for Allen Chen and Chriselle Lim’s Palais Royal-inspired union.

120 LABOR OF LOVE Molly Hanrahan and Clint Stapleton turn their office romance into a lifelong commitment at a lush Montecito estate.

122 PIONEER SPIRITS Jen Kennedy and Michael Brittain put their heads together for an off-the-beaten-path celebration in the Mojave Desert.

126 GARDEN PARTY Kelly Yahr and Tim Ryan’s chance second meeting leads to wedding bells at San Diego’s Botanic Garden.

128 MATCH PLAY Happiness is par for the

SHORE THING, Page 98. Douglas Hannant dress, Vram for Gray Gallery bracelets, and Krista Jon headpiece.

130 SWEPT AWAY Stephanie Oshana and Tyler Mitchell of San Francisco join hands amid the glamorous idyll of Napa Valley’s Durham Ranch.

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he moment finally arrived…he proposed! It was everything you dreamed about and more. Now, the fun—the planning process—begins. Some brides are overwhelmed and immediately run out and hire a planner. Others do it all themselves, armed with stacks of folders filled with inspiration. There

are endless ways to go when designing a wedding and so many different choices. Above all, you want the day and all of the festivities to be representative of you as a couple. Achieving this goal is no easy task.

I always enjoy a wedding where I see the couple’s personality or heritage in the elements.

When I got married, my husband insisted we have a cigar and cognac bar after the cake was cut and while people were still dancing. So, we recreated “Rick’s Place” from the movie Casablanca (one of our favorites). It was as personal as it could get, and all the guests loved to lounge in the after-party space. Not to be outdone, I adore formal English gardens and wanted to incorporate them into the ballroom somehow. Our amazing wedding planner, Colin Cowie, figured out a way to bring greenery, old antique urns and flowers that appeared as if they had been picked in a garden and arranged just so. It is the little things that add up to make a big impact.

We created C Weddings to help guide you down the aisle...to give you a publication full of dream-worthy parties, rings, dresses—and more. Our mission, now and always, is to present everything through a well-edited lens, all while keeping it California cool. From a sandy beach to a private family estate, the desert to wine country, the incredible real weddings we feature throughout this issue capture the essence of a Golden State union. Our terrain is the ultimate locale for everything your heart desires, the finest backdrop to showcase you

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

“It’s all about making something

Melissa Goldstein

beautiful,” says Solvang-based

“The best part about interviewing

Jose Villa lensman Jose Villa of capturing

Nancy Neil

the Napa Valley weddings of

“I couldn’t have dreamed up a better

Stephanie Oshana and Tyler Mitchell

location in Santa Monica,” says Santa Barbara

says L.A.-based writer Melissa

(“Swept Away,” p.130), and Ruth

photographer Nancy Neil, who shot

Goldstein, a contributing editor to Nowness. In “Labor of Love”

brides is hearing their first impressions of their future husbands,”

Saperstein and Ian Samson

“Shore Thing” (p.98). “The historical

(“Field Notes,” p.38). “My goal is

house really complemented the dresses

(p.120), “Molly said she liked

to craft images as unique as the people

and our gorgeous model.” Neil’s work

Clint because he was a Southern

in them.” C SPOTS • Sebastian’s

has been featured in Vogue, Architectural

gentleman—and yet, he swore a lot.”

general store in San Simeon • Super

Digest and Glamour. C SPOTS • Tavin

C SPOTS • The Scent Bar in WeHo

Cucas in S.B. for the shrimp burrito

in Los Angeles for vintage finds • Sartaj India

• Ava and Aliria in Manhattan Beach

• The spa at the Viceroy Palm Springs

Café in Sausalito • Big Sur

• Venice’s Le Zinque

Annina Mislin

Erin Lee Smith

“Having read about the wild

“The Annenberg Community Beach House was a sweet

to throw, it wasn’t a stretch to

venue,” recalls L.A. hair and

imagine today’s romantic ball

makeup artist Erin Lee Smith

gowns there,” says Assistant

of working on “Shore Thing”

Fashion Editor Annina Mislin

(p.98). Smith is currently

of styling cover story “Shore

studying aromatherapy.

Thing” (p.98). C SPOTS

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• Malibu’s Surfrider Beach

and Vineyards in Malibu

• Cerre in WeHo • Little Dom’s

• Cookbook grocery store in Echo Park • La Piedra Beach

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ack when he was a production designer for Juicy Couture, Maurice Harris found himself rearranging a ghastly flower display before an important meeting. “Next thing I knew, I was also the in-house florist,” he recalls. Having realized his life’s calling, in 2009 Harris opened the downtown Los Angeles studio Bloom and Plume not far from the flower mart.

Catering to weekly boutique clients such as Jenni Kayne and Just One Eye, he also takes on a few select weddings each year. “I always meet the couple in person and see the venue first,” says Harris. He then fashions effortless bouquets and headpieces, incorporating cleverly placed feathers, pyrite, precious stones and tassels whenever possible. Consider it a private commission; the Otis College of Art and Design graduate says, “It’s an ephemeral medium, but the memory will last forever.” bloomandplume.com. •

The Bridesmaid’s Bouquet of white kale, roses and blond turkey feathers, $125.

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GET ORGANIZED From seating charts to budgets, S.F.-based expert Alison Hotchkiss releases the ultimate bridal binder: All the Essentials Wedding Planner.

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Bound Together Since 2009, Paige Appel and Kelly Harris of darling L.A. party design firm Bash, Please have wowed couples with trend-setting, personality-driven fêtes. In their first book, The New-Fashioned Wedding, they go behind the scenes of the most memorable celebrations and show how it all comes together with color palettes, vision boards and hundreds of priceless tips. bashplease.com.

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In the spirit of his native Dominican Republic, where he regularly visits, find more than 90 seaand sky-inspired pieces. The next collection will reflect the pastoral landscape surrounding his country home in Kent, CT. oscardelarenta.com.

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gap merchandiser ruth saperstein expertly pieces together her dream wedding in napa Valley

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The cocktail hour featured wrought iron low tables with custom linen toppers by Kathleen Deery Design.

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hen Ruth Saperstein’s high school friend offered to set her up with Hastings law student Ian Samson in 2009, Saperstein did what any twentysomething girl does: Facebook reconnaissance. The night before the two were due to meet, Saperstein recognized her future date at S.F.’s North Beach bar Savoy Tivoli; they struck up a conversation and “within months, we’d said we loved each other,” she gushes. Less than two years later, Saperstein was in the throes of planning their June nuptials at Napa Valley’s Z Modern Estate.

“Because of my job, I think in palettes,” says the merchandiser for Bay Area-based Gap. She began with an inspiration board of images culled from designers including John Robshaw, Jonathan Adler and Kelly Wearstler, then worked with events planner Laurie Arons to select bright, summery color themes for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception—staged in a marquee equipped with a DJ lounge and a dandelion chandelier as its focal point. Inspired by a Louis Vuitton window installation, guests were directed to tables courtesy of a custom Lucite sculpture pinned with “cupid’s heart arrows” by PS Paper. An ikat pattern from Kathleen Deery Design became an unofficial motif: “That table runner is the same print I have on our bed; it reminded me of our house,” says Saperstein. “Ultimately, we wanted our wedding to feel like we were welcoming people into our home.” • cLocKwise from righT The classic Party rentals tent featured a custom yellow and white valance. Jasmine tea-tangerineade. Tables set with peonies, runners by Kathleen Deery Design and ghost chairs.

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“All of the love, work and time is an investment that will pay off for decades to come.”

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lot has happened in the three years since Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers tied the knot in Beverly Hills: Hammer starred in J. Edgar and recently wrapped The Lone Ranger with Johnny Depp, and while Chambers opened Bird Bakery in San Antonio, Texas, she continues to report for the Human Rights Foundation, E! and Access Hollywood. Here, the high-profile husband and wife— now splitting their time between L.A. and Texas—reflect on their big day, life after marriage and some sweet new traditions. HONEYMOON PHASE EC After our wedding, all we wanted to do was relax. The following day, we left for two heavenly weeks to unwind at the Four Seasons Bora Bora. We still talk about that trip incessantly. Everything about that time in our lives was magical. MOVING IN EC We didn’t live together until we were married. It felt different—infinitely more incredible than before. We thoroughly enjoyed nesting at our home near Larchmont as we spent every waking, non-working moment possible with each other. That hasn’t changed.

AH I get to live with my best friend and hang out with her all the time. What’s better than that? It’s perfect on every level. TEXAS EC We’re both originally from Texas, and I have always been an avid baker—I bake almost every night. I find it very therapeutic.

I opened Bird Bakery in San Antonio last spring and we both spend about three days a week there—Arms helps with taste testing! [The couple has a rule that the longest they can be apart is four days.] AH Opening the bakery was something that Elizabeth had always planned to do. We both love the business aspect of things, and Elizabeth is a marketing genius. THOUGHTS ON MARRIAGE AH My advice is to understand (and appreciate and celebrate) that you are no longer living just for yourself. The two of you have a chance to create an entirely new life together, exactly as you both see fit. All of the love, work and time is an investment that will pay off for decades to come. When you are both 90 years old, sitting in rocking chairs on your front porch, you can look at each other and say, “What an amazing ride we have had”—because you have truly done it together. ANNIVERSARIES EC There are few things I love more than tradition.

We have the monogrammed toasting flutes from our wedding schlepped all over the continental United States for our anniversaries; we order the same CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The wedding and groom’s cake, and we pour two of the signature newlyweds. cocktails from our reception. We love to talk about our wedding Bird Bakery treats. On the (clearly), our honeymoon and just be with each other and our dog, set of The Lone Archie (named after Cary Grant). Unfortunately, he missed our last Ranger in Angel Fire, New Mexico. > ÛiÀÃ>ÀÞ]ÊLÕÌÊÜiÊV>Õ} ÌÊ ÊÕ«Ê ÊiÛiÀÞÌ }°ÊU

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One big-hearted designer goes beyond borders for dream-worthy bridal fashion

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elissa Sweet makes a return to design after a refreshing two-year sabbatical in Costa Rica (where she now resides). In a breathtaking new collection for David’s Bridal, she continues to evolve her vintage-inspired creations.

“The partnership brings [my brand’s] aesthetic to those who might not have the opportunity to experience it otherwise,” says Sweet of the modestly-priced styles, which include an off-the-shoulder tulle ball gown encrusted with metallic thread embellishments and a column silhouette with peplum trim.

To give back, 100% of the proceeds from her relaunched bespoke collection, Melissa Sweet Sacred, benefit Sweet’s Petaluma-based Vida Auténtica, a nonprofit dedicated to developing communities in her adopted country. “[The program] allows [women] to look beautiful while connecting with a meaningful cause, and that’s sacred to me.” $950-$1,400; davidsbridal.com; bespoke, from $5,000; melissasweetsacred.com.U

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Strapless ball gown, $1,300.

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Get Your Kicks

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hen it comes to wedding ensembles, London shoe maven Charlotte Dellal (of Charlotte Olympia) advises, “Be true to who you are and have fun.” (The designer donned leopard-print heels in her own ceremony.) For spring, her offerings for the individualist include everything from quilted satin stilettos to platforms with heart and rose flourishes. charlotteolympia.com.

Dolores platforms, $990.

LUCK BE A LADY Harry Winston’s diamond, platinum and yellow gold logo, peony and engagement ring charms are the ultimate keepsakes and anniversary collectables. 310 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-271-8554; harrywinston.com.

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For those in the market for museumworthy stones: Tiffany & Co. introduces Colors of Wonder: The Rarest Diamonds in the World, a limited-edition array of nine exquisite pendants, earrings and rings, all of which honor the storied brand’s 175th anniversary. tiffany.com.

St. Pucchi Couture’s new store.

WEST HOLLYWOOD

Falling into Place Rings, prices upon request, 310-273-8880.

Whether you prefer a classic trumpet silhouette with botanical appliqués or have a modern A-line in mind, St. Pucchi Couture has your big day covered. L.A. designer Rani Totman UHFHQWO\ RSHQHG D ÁDJVKLS LQ 6XQVHW 3OD]D for her ready-to-wear line, as well as a private salon for custom-made dresses. 8649 Sunset Blvd., WeHo, 310-601-7604; stpucchi.com.

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L.A. designer Tadashi Shoji most recently looked to his archives to create a six-piece capsule collection of special-occasion frocks. From strapless cocktail lengths to sweeping blue stunners, mom just may steal the show. tadashishoji.com.

WRITTEN BY CAROLINE CAGNEY. CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA: JULIA KENNEDY; DELLAL/CREWE: NICK CLARK. RINGS: TIFFANY & CO.

Platinum bracelet, from $3,300, and charms, from $2,300.

Satin gown, $608, 877-823-2744.

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Crystal charm earrings, $125, shopbop.com.

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fter snapping up a Beverly Hills pad, it seemed natural for Vera Wang to continue her west coast expansion. This year, the designer will open a bridal boutique in San Francisco with four lounges offering a stress-free environment for the future Mrs. to slip on spring’s crimsonhued collection. 180 Geary St., Ste. 400, S.F., 415-400-0370; verawang.com.

LOS ANGELES

GLITTER SEEKER L.A. womenswear designer Robert Rodriguez debuts an edgy, yet fanciful jewelry line of drop earrings, statement collar necklaces and architectural cuffs in Czech crystal, polished gold and gunmetal. robertrodriguezcollection.com.

Cardinal strapless ball gown, $8,990.

Bone python roll, $1,150, huntingseason.com.

SECOND SKIN This spring, British designer Stella McCartney injects modern, irtatious elegance into a femme lineup of lace garter belts, ivory satin chemises and sweet bra-and-brief sets that are sure to spice up your honeymoon. stellamccartney.com.

HOLD ON TIGHT While dark, exotic skins have become a hallmark of her handbag line, Hunting Season, Cartagena-based Danielle Corona embraces a softer look for spring.

6L[ FOXWFKHV VKRZ &DOLIRUQLD¡V QDWXUDO palette in textures such as python, velvet, crystal and feathers, plus the bride-to-be can opt to have her initials sewn in baby-blue thread on the inside.

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Heels, $795.

Halo ring, from $3,000.

Erin Wishing chemise, $300, 310-273-7051.

All eyes are on gown darling Monique Lhuillier as she collaborates with online jewelry retailer Blue Nile for her premiere wedding ring collection (think platinum, diamonds and pink sapphires).

And don’t miss her ďŹ rst shoe line in both evening and bridal looks adorned with delicate lace and satin. moniquelhuillier.com.

WRITTEN BY CAROLINE CAGNEY

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O’Connor cocktail jacket, $3,880.

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he crème de la crème of personalized luxury: Tom Ford’s tailormade-to-measure service begins with the groom’s desired tuxedo cut, lapel style (satin or grosgrain) and fabric selection (cashmere, silk, mohair or vicuùa)—accented with mother-of-pearl or horn buttons, and patent-leather shoes with an 18-karat gold stitched monogram. Who says it’s all about the bride? From $4,900; 310-270-9440; tomford.com.

Online retailer Mr. Porter has joined with Swedish brand Acne for a 14-piece capsule collection replete with classic wool and velvet jackets and bow ties. For the fashion-forward, Brioni steps in with an exclusive onebutton tux in midnight blue. mrporter.com.

CLOCKWISE Bulgari, $3,650, bulgari.com.

Asprey, $4,700, asprey.com. David Yurman, $2,400, 310-888-8618.

Perfect Timing

Acne, $95-$1,000; Brioni, $175-$6,995.

Punctuate the big-day ensemble with a handsome timepiece. This February, Roberto Cavalli teams up with Swiss mega-brand Franck Muller to unveil their new collection. The steel, gold and diamond faces incorporate the Italian house’s signature leopard print and exotic skins. robertocavalli.com.

CARMEL

America’s Finest

Monterey-based luxury retailer Robert Talbott—a vintage family brand fĂŞted for its hand-crafted neckwear and elegant ďŹ tting since 1958—now pulls from Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby for its latest limited-edition collection. In everything from satin polka-dot bow ties and cream-striped cravates to pink gingham dress shirts and silver daisy-print waistcoats, there’s a bit of ’20s Jazz Age for the dapper groomsman. “We have an affinity for the self-made man who carries himself with reďŹ nement,â€? says Accessories Designer Esther Chighine. $95-$495; 13742 Center St., Carmel, 888-557-0575; roberttalbott.com.

Fitzgerald bow tie, $95.

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fashion get the look FROM LEFT Vera Wang invitations, $843/100, finestationery.com. Dior watch, $49,000, Feldmar Watch Company. Tacori ring, $5,610, sarahleonardjewelers. com. Pomellato earrings, $26,060. D. Porthault pillow, $200, suefisherking.com.

Smythson notebook, $80, barneys.com.

Baby Blues

Go the distance with refreshing sapphire stemware and subtle aqua night slips FROM LEFT Juliska

Oscar de la Renta

BRIDE: DAN & CORINA LECCA. GARTER: MOR WEIZMAN. SANDALS: FABRIZIO MARCO NANNINI

tray, $20, saks fifthavenue.com.

BHLDN flutes, $198/2, bhldn.com.

Herend Rachael setting, $420, gearys.com. Giorgio Armani sandals, price upon request.

Agent Provocateur garter, $40, agentprovocateur. com. Rancé 1795 soaps, $54/6, gumps.com. Strange Invisible Perfumes, $195/1.7 oz, siperfumes.com.

La Perla slip, $477, South Coast Plaza.

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Pink it Over

Glide down the aisle in irty feather headpieces and cascading lace veils FROM ABOVE LEFT Barneys

Monique Lhuillier

New York jewelry box, $650, barneys.com. Kiki de Montparnasse bra, $325, and panty, $165, kikidm.com. De Beers ring, price upon request. Monique Lhuillier for Waterford setting, $130, waterford. com. David Yurman earrings, $26,000, davidyurman.com.

Sugar Paper note set, $20/6, sugarpaper.com.

Kosta Boda coupe, $75, kostaboda.us.

lip balm, $30, oliolusso.com.

Giorgio Armani clutch, $1,580.

Equipment robe, $298, equipmentfr. com. Diane von Furstenberg shoes, similar styles available, dvf.com.

Dior nail polish, $24, dior.com.

Givenchy Dahlia perfume, $82/2.5 oz, neimanmarcus. com. Harry Winston necklace, price upon request, harrywinston.com.

Eugenia Kim headband, $560.

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fashion get the look FROM LEFT Marchesa clutch, $3,295, marchesa.com. Christofle vase, $415, gearys.com. Eres bra, $415, and briefs, $230. Jennifer Behr headpiece, $198, jenniferbehr.com.

De Beers ring, price upon request.

Valentino sandals, price upon request, valentino.com. Jonathan Wright and Company cards, $18/10, jonathanwright.com.

Asprey earrings, $4,700.

Full Bloom

Kiss tradition good-bye with soft floral print gowns and sleek petal clutches

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Cornelia James gloves, $180, bhldn.com. Anna Weatherley setting, $1,165, gearys.com. By Malene Birger blazer, $565, net-a-porter. com. Fornasetti candle, $165, barneys. com. L’Artisan perfume, $165/3.4 oz, artisanparfumeur.com.

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Zeghani by Simon bracelet, $1,500, zeghani.com.

Lugano Diamonds earrings, price upon request, 866-584-2666.

ROUND UP Elegant, reďŹ ned pearls from the deep shine in soft, nacreous ivory beads and drops of golden splendor

Christian Dior Fine Jewelry ring, price upon request, 800-929-3467.

Fred Leighton earrings, $35,000, 212-288-1872.

Montblanc watch, $15,600, 310-275-3665.

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Harry Winston necklace, price upon request, 800-988-4110.

Tiffany & Co. brooch, price upon request, 310-273-8880.

Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet, price upon request, 877-826-2533.

Mikimoto earrings, $100,000, 888-701-2323.

Vram for Gray Gallery ring, $2,800, 310-854-0091.

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Pamper yourself and your attendants during those precious hours before slipping on the dress

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beauty pre-party FROM ABOVE Lurk Perfume Oils, $50/.12 oz, beckleyboutique. com. D.L. & Co. Tea Rose parlour candle, $65, and Wildeflower parlour candle, $45; dlcompany. com. Tom Binns for Lisa Hoffman Beauty cuff, $300; lisahoffmanbeauty.com.

SCENT OF A WOMAN Set a serene mood with the right accoutrements. Lurk Perfume Oils only use pure essential oils in a base of organic jojoba. D.L. & Co. candles evoke cassis, violet and heady tuberose. Aromatic jewelry from L.A. designer Tom Binns and perfumer Lisa Hoffman feature necklaces and earrings that hold Tuscan fig and bergamot-infused beads.

Home visits, from $100/ hour.

SANTA MONICA

PRIVATE PRACTICE Brides-to-be wanting to do a last minute vinyasa call on Santa Monica-based Ashtanga yoga instructor Maria Villella for private house visits. Villella will guide you and your bridesmaids through a series of breathing exercises and poses. “De-stress with Legs Up The Wall pose [back on floor, legs up the wall]. It restores the body by allowing the blood to flow in the opposite direction.” mariavillella.com.

COSTA MESA

JUICE BOX

BEVERLY HILLS

IT’S PERSONAL Whether you’re treating your gals to decadent massages at the spa, or curling up on the bed slumber-style, wrap up with a cozy, yet elegant terry robe from Beverly Hills boutique Monogrammit. Owner Elisa Nassirzadeh will help you navigate the store’s sea of gifts.

“Stitching initials onto vintage-style hankies is the ultimate keepsake.” 251 S. Robertson Blvd., B.H., 310-652-6001; monogrammit.com.

Monogrammed Kimono robe, $86.

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Before all the bubbly, have a case of coldpressed, raw fruit, nut and vegetable juices from SoCal-based Ritual Wellness delivered to the bridal suite for a natural reboot. Juices, $2-$10 each; 2937 Bristol St., Ste. C100-B, Costa Mesa. ritualwellness.com.

WRITTEN BY CAROLINE CAGNEY. BRIDE: ONELOVE PHOTOGRAPHY. ROBE: MOR WEIZMAN. YOGA: PENNY DIN. RITUAL JUICE: BOB HODSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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FROM LEFT One the Spa at Shutters on the Beach.

Hotel Bel-Air Spa By La Prairie. Exhale at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows.

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rom Beverly Hills to Laguna Beach, the latest pre-wedding ĂŒĂ€i>ĂŒÂ“iÂ˜ĂŒĂƒĂŠÂœvviĂ€ĂŠĂƒÂœÂ“iĂŒÂ…ÂˆÂ˜}ĂŠvÂœĂ€ĂŠiĂ›iĂ€ĂžÂœÂ˜i°ÊUĂŠ THE PENINSULA BEVERLY HILLS The Bridesmaid Bliss package (one of four on the new bridal menu) features a signature massage, ute of bubbly and gift bags. fÂŁnxɍiĂ€ĂƒÂœÂ˜]ĂŠ Σä‡xx£‡ÓnnnÆÊ ÂŤiÂ˜ÂˆÂ˜ĂƒĂ•Â?>°VÂœÂ“Â°ĂŠ U THE PEARL LAGUNA The week-long couple’s retreat offers shared activities including yoga, hiking and meditation. $7,000/couple, ™{™‡Ç£xÂ‡ÂŁĂˆĂ‡{Ă†ĂŠĂŒÂ…iÂŤi>Ă€Â?Â?>}Ă•Â˜>°VÂœÂ“Â°ĂŠUĂŠHOTEL BEL-AIR SPA BY LA PRAIRIE La Prairie’s Advanced Marine Biology facial uses a soothing seaweed mask and a hot-stone massage. $310/90 min, 310-909-1682; hotelbelair.com. UĂŠ ONE THE SPA AT SHUTTERS

Red Flower’s Citrus and Rain body treatment employs a nourishing exfoliation (grapefruit salt crystals) and a rejuvenating moisture boost (clementine shea butter). $180/45 min, 310-458-0030; shuttersonthebeach.com.

UĂŠĂŠEXHALE AT FAIRMONT MIRAMAR HOTEL & BUNGALOWS, SANTA MONICA From the date you book your reception at the hotel, tone shoulders and abs with complimentary unlimited Core Fusion classes until you say “I do.â€?

310-576-7777; fairmont.com.

ON THE BEACH

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CROWNING MOMENT Channel your inner princess with a bejeweled comb, an embroidered veil or botanical diadem.

FROM TOP Veronica

Malibu Seaweed Peptide serum, $158, and Fresh Mint wash, $30. Mason Pearson hairbrush, $190.

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BEAUTY COUNTER Award-winning hair and makeup artist Michelle Weiss advises brides to start prepping at least three months in advance. FACE Nourished skin keeps makeup lasting all day. I recommend H2O oxygen facials every 03+ĆŤ3!!'/Ä‹ĆŤÄ‘ĆŤ !.+*% ĆŤ (% 1ĆŤ .!/$ĆŤ %*0ĆŤ3 /$Ä‹ĆŤÄ‘ĆŤ !.+*% ĆŤ (% 1ĆŤ (,$ ĆŤ

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WRITTEN BY CAROLINE CAGNEY AND JENNY MURRAY. HOTEL BEL-AIR: MATT BEARD. SPA INTERIOR: SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH. WREATH: MAISON MICHEL

Boutique de Voile orchid comb, $155, Mon Amie, 714-546-5700.

Alberta Ferretti tulle and lace veil, $1,660, 310652-9000.

Maison Michel Margherita oral silk crown, $392; michel-paris.com.

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Something Blue by Tacori at Steve Padis Jewelry, from $190. Steve Padis Jewelry, 101 Utah St., San Francisco, 415-626-8288; padisjewelry.com.

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Belle Collection engagement ring, price upon request.

310 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-271-8554; South Coast Plaza, Ste. 2660, Costa Mesa, 714-371-1915.

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quoted for sets of 100: Bella figura edgepainted irving invitations, $920, envelopes, $490, and reply postcards, $510, Urbanic.

Alice-louise press custom lined A9 envelopes, $70, A7 envelopes, $50, and liners, $360, Urbanic. sugar paper hand-calligraphy master reply set, $1,203; and Jennings invitations and envelopes set, $1,298. Bella figura custom edgepainted tapestry/New Horizon invitations, $980, and reply postcards, $615, Urbanic.

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SAN DIEGO

The Fine Print From quilted paper envelopes to handsome gift tags, this custom suite by Elūm Designs makes a fashionable impression

Elūm Couture Wedding Album Volume 3, Fifth Avenue, $5,225/50; elumdesigns.com.

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Now in beta, the service also includes a coordinating wedding website. “Because grandma might not have a Smartphone— yet,” explains co-founder, graphic designer Sharmeen Mitha-Sehgal. appycouple.com.

Natasha McCoy, of new calligraphy studio The Modern Quill, writes the script for stylish addressing, from black-tie stalwart Copperplate to the more whimsical end of the font spectrum. themodernquill.com.

Carneros notecards with printed envelopes, $537/100.

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NEXT VINTAGE For a softer spin on contemporary, try a loose, monochromatic bouquet.

Punctuated by a “bowâ€? ourish of silvery-sage tillandsia and charcoal grosgrain ribbon, this delicate anemone arrangement by Orange Countybased Krista Jon Couture bridges the gap between old-fashioned sweetness and a more modern edge. kristajon.com.

Appearing in the new Style Me Pretty Weddings book: Florist Kelly Kaufman (kellykaufmandesign.com), Joy De Vivre coordination (joydevivre. net) and lensman Jose Villa (josevillaphoto.com) show off ultimate Cali-French style. Explains Kaufman, “We accented a classic palette of ivories and whites with green. The centerpieces offered lilacs, Bowl of Cream and Duchess peonies, Winchester garden roses, clematis, ranunculus, dogwoods, jasmine vines and passion vines.â€? The result? “ReďŹ ned, yet organic.â€?

WRITTEN BY ALISON CLARE STEINGOLD. LA FLEURISTE: SABINE SCHERER PHOTOGRAPHY. STYLE ME PRETTY WEDDINGS (2): JOSE VILLA. VIVA VOCE (2): JENNIFER YOUNG. KATHLEEN DEERY DESIGN: MEG SMITH. KRISTA JON: HEATHER KINCAID

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PRINTS CHARMING For creative stylist/ consultant Justina Blakeney’s Elysian Park nuptials, Kelly Cuadra (of Viva Voce Designs) wrapped a buttery burst of dahlias, ranunculus, acacia, seeded eucalyptus and pincushion protea with vintage Japanese batik fabric. vivavoce-designs.com.

Blakeney sourced the textile at the Rose Bowl Flea Market.

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Set against lush olive and avocado groves and a polo field, this custom multi-wing reception structure took four days to erect. bethhelmstetter.com.

ALL the ELEMENTS

beth helmstetter executes a divine black-tie affair at the stunning villa sevillano

SPEAKEASY A gentleman’s lounge includes vintagestyle seating and a floor-to-ceiling bar. wELCOME bAG A sentimental wine gift.

SIT PRETTY Chair vignettes from Town & Country ...AND TO HOLD A simple, monochromatic peony bouquet.

DETAILS, DETAILS Pashminas offset cool nights. Pewter settings and flatware

by Classic Party Rentals; Pottery Barn napkin rings. Aglow with iron chandeliers, a wing for desserts and cheeses.

SUbTLE ELEGANCE Six tables of X-backs surround a focal rectangle of 40 caneback chairs from Town & Country.

A quartet plays during the ceremony.

Up-lighting illuminates the muslin draping.

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GRAND IMPACT Holly Flora flanks the entry with lilies. DRINK IT IN Cocktail: whiskey, lemon, bell pepper and basil on the rocks with a Guinness float. SPECIAL TOUCH Helmstetter uses burlap throughout—like for this raw silk-lined runner.

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rom the first crack of egg to final presentation, this Charm City Cakes West masterpiece requires two artisans and more than 60 hours of labor stretched over one week.

The edible lace begins with 300-500 hand-scored fondant cutouts affixed to three of five tiers. Bakers meticulously pipe royal icing lines to connect them; the effect mimics one continuous piece of delicate overlay. To field the influx of west coast inquiries for such custom artistry, Baltimore’s “Ace of Cakes” Duff Goldman established a Melrose Avenue outpost this past summer.

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Star Route greens with Haas avocado, almonds, blood orange and mint-kaffir lime vinaigrette. Dinner in the tank room. The winery’s wisteria-covered terrace.

Truffled arancini, and green garlic crostini with smoked salmon-fennel and Iacopi pea-mint hors d’oeuvres. The newlyweds and Oliver.

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Custom color vanilla feathers, $59/ dozen, etsy.com/shop/ andiespecialtysweets.

OmbrĂŠ three-tier, and painted peony cake, thebutterend.com.

Earl Grey latte toppers, $32, etsy.com/shop/ andiespecialtysweets.

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Perfect Pairings

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ith restaurant critic Josh Sens and winemaker James Stewart on the intimate guest list, this wedding was a culinary rendezvous down to officiant Perry Butler (maĂŽtre d’ of legendary NorCal spot Perry’s). Following a festive Friday lobster boil at Rutherford Grange, S.F. native and wine publicist Charlotte Milan walked the winery path toward geologist Christopher Spill last May at exclusive Cliff Lede Vineyards. Inside the art-accented tank room, Sausalito chef Katie Powers devised a feast culled from area farms: kaffir-enlivened greens; hand-rolled lasagna with herb bĂŠchamel; salsa verde tri-tip; and rainbow-rippled Chioggia beets and baby artichokes. “We both cook and shop from the farmers’ market. That’s why I chose her,â€? Milan says. The other marriage of the night: the menu and the Yountville estate’s limited cabernet sauvignons, pinot noirs and chardonnay. cliffledevineyards.comÄ‹ĆŤÄ‘

OMBRÉ CAKE: BRIAN LEAHY PHOTOGRAPHY. PEONY CAKE: KIMBERLY BAILEY. CLIFF LEDE (5): LARISSA CLEVELAND

<< OMBRĂ&#x2030; Mirroring fashion trend, La Boheme Events and The Butter End Cakery showcase a clean, grayscale sculpture of white chocolate fondant tiers with tiles.

HAND-PAINTING Whether a vintage apron or one brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swedish throw pillow, â&#x20AC;&#x153;With this decoration, you can replicate fabric, your dress, wallpaperâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; any pattern,â&#x20AC;? says Mary Alice Yeskey of Charm City Cakes West. For nuptials at the Bel-Air Bay Club, The Butter End Cakeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kimberly Bailey mimicked the ďŹ&#x201A;oral romance of a pink-and-silver wedding invitation using watercolor-like peonies on a tailored cake.

METALLICS In the past few years, new innovations in airbrushing, glitters, and hues and textures can replicate anything from antique brass to disco balls.

Seek out Andieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Specialty Sweetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ingenious gilty embellishments, especially these Victorian candy toppers modeled after Ms. Lizzy and Mr. Darcy from Pride & Prejudice, and vanilla feathers by the dozen.

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aterers and chefs are pushing the events envelope with adventurous new ideas: SMOKE Real apple and hickory smoke infuse Room Forty sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores of Graham â&#x20AC;&#x153;soil,â&#x20AC;? ganache and brulĂŠe marshmallow. roomforty.com. MEAT + POTATOES Taste of Pace cateringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beef ďŹ let in potato nest with lemon aioli shows an inventive update on the comfort food trend. tasteofpace. com. ILLUSTRATION With artist Happy Menocalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original watercolor as a prime example, menus are taking a whimsical approach. happymenocal.com. CEVICHE Silverlake duo Ceviche Project offers a Mexican-style King Salmon version with plantain chip. cevicheproject.com. EGG Leave it to the exceptional Addison to combine a farm egg with escargot, parmesan and garlic bread. addisondelmar.com.

ON TAP First of its kind, Kombucha Kultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mobile draft system RXW RI D UHVWRUHG WUDLOHU DOORZV JXHVWV WR VDPSOH XS WR Ă DYRUV RI &DOLIRUQLD¡V IDYRULWH IHUPHQWHG WHD 7KH EOHQGV OLNH JLQJHU SHDUO ODYHQGHU JUHHQ YDQLOOD RUFKLG URRW KDLO IURP WKH OLNHV RI +RXVH .RPEXFKD LQ 2DNODQG DQG *7¡V 6\QHUJ\ %HYHUO\ +LOOV From $2,000; kombuchakulture.com.

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Stock L.A.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wild Poppyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s petite, organic plum licorice juice and peppermint lemonade.

As the season progresses through the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets, ďŹ nd everything from Bleinheim apricots to Bing cherries and even oil-cured olivesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but remember a spot for the pits!

Fresh almonds from Fat Uncle Farms ($5/scoop) and handfuls of roasted chickpeas in sweet cinnamon and cracked pepper ďŹ&#x201A;avors from The Good Bean in Berkeley ($25.50/12 bags) provide an unexpected protein snack to tide guests over before cocktail hour.

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At a Lisa Gorjestani-designed event: grissini, ripe cherries and elderďŹ&#x201A;ower coolers.

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Bestia, L.A. Cotogna, S.F. Hotel Healdsburg, Sonoma County.

Impress out-of-town guests at the welcome dinner with a giant charcuterie platter of bresaola and mostarda at the urbane new Bestia in downtown L.A. (bestiala.com), or a rustic Italian market spread of pastas in the private dining room at Jackson Square’s beloved Cotogna (cotognasf.com). And, combined with former A16 chef as consultant and a smart drinks list, look for newcomer Pizzando (pizzandohealdsburg.com) warming up near Charlie Palmer’s Hotel Healdsburg in Sonoma (hotelhealdsburg.com).

SIP ON THESE Is a $25 price point for reception bottles enough to appease the most discerning family memebers? Daniel Patterson Group Wine Director Peter Birmingham makes the case: I can’t think of another CA sparkler that does what Scharffenberger is doing. đ For whites, seek out Fanucchi Vineyards Trousseau Gris, Russian River Valley. fanucchivine yards.com. đ Saracina Vineyard (saracina.com) and Lioco (liocowine.com) both produce white, red and rosé. đƫMy unsung favorite: decanted Cabot Syrah (cabotvineyards. com)—like a California Jean-Louis Chave from the ’70s!

Scharffenberger Brut Rosé, $25.

2012 Lioco Indica Rosé, $16.

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erfect for a rehearsal dinner that’s sure to dip late into the night: the new Pony Room at reopened Rancho Valencia. Around the fire pits with a craft tequila or Prosecco from the tap, party-goers—up to 85 indoors and out—can enjoy the resort’s laid-back, yet luxe approach to sumptuous ingredients—wood-roasted trout, blistering flatbreads and Chino Farms bounty among them. Lobster sliders, anyone? 858-756-1123; ranchovalencia.com.

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Homecoming Ceremonies

Golden State couples return to their roots to tie the knot

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L.A.-based Nicole Cari and Jacob Soboroff held a June wedding at the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family villa in Tuscany.

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Band of Outsiders Sr. Marketing & Communications Director Nicole Cari and HuffPost Live Host/Correspondent Jacob Soboroff celebrate with a week of festivities at her famiglia’s farmhouse in Tuscany

RINGS Jacob proposed with a family ring he got from my dad,

but since I’m not much of a big diamond kind of girl, we picked out a stack of bands (Cathy Waterman, Dean Harris and Zoe) for me to wear everyday. We found his ring together at OK on 3rd Street.

Soboroff and Cari

CEREMONY We wanted the entire wedding to feel super Tuscan, so using hay barrels as benches seemed the most natural choice for the setting.

WELCOME Every house on the property [there are 8] got a wooden wine crate filled with Chianti, bottles of water, bug spray, sunscreen, Advil, biscotti, and a guide to the area that Jacob and I made.

OUT ON THE TOWN Castellini in Chianti is the closest village to our house (10 minutes) and it’s absolutely charming.

There are no cars allowed. There’s the most delicious pizzeria in the center where they make each pizza in a wood-burning oven. We set all of the outdoor tables in the center of town and kept the wine, beer, and pizzas flowing for hours.

WHAT TO BRING

Flat Sandals

POOLSIDE RECEPTION I had heard

that the bride and groom don’t eat, but we sure did. Every course was delicious.

And it couldn’t have been a more beautiful night. As we were sitting down for dinner around the pool, the colors of the sky were spectacular and the stars started appearing. It was magical.

Garavani, price upon request. Oscar de la Renta, $625. Jimmy Choo, $595.

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Country Strong Model Martha Patterson and Kings of Leon bassist Jared Followill met at Coachella and wed the following year under a Harvest Moon at Front Porch Farms in Nashville, Tennessee CEREMONY We wanted a rustic, country wedding and

I had a vision for what I wanted the altar to look like—clean, white and elegant. The dramatic long aisle and wooden church pews had never been done before at the farm.

CHEERS The Firefly

RECEPTION Name cards were clipped to old ladders found on the property. No table setting was the same with antique lace runners and mismatched silverware.

Patterson and Followill

CAKE Dulce Desserts designed

a Swiss fondant-over-vanilla buttercream cake to match the lace on my [Monique Lhuillier] dress. The groom’s cake was chocolate ganache.

FIREWORKS We wanted to surprise our family and friends, so they were timed to go off right as we finished cutting the cake. It was an evening party and there were little glowing candles everywhere.

WHAT TO BRING

Travel Sets Iomoi tote and cosmetic bag set with monogram, $275; shopiomoi.com.

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featured sweet tea vodka and fresh squeezed lemonade; a Champagne cocktail consisted of sweet cube and aromatic bitters. The napkins had maps of their home states—Texas for her and Tennessee for him.

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“We came across this house in Montauban, and I said: ‘I want it!’” she explains. Twenty-three blissful years later, the Santa Monica-based star of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Decorators” is opening La Castellane to couples in search of a special place to get hitched. Set on 50 acres of farmland overlooking the Tescou Valley, the Tuscan-style Quercy stone-and-adobe estate (which dates back to 1870) offers endless possibilities: a ceremony amid the wildflowers; dinner on the south terrace; dancing in the al fresco dining room; and a wisteria-draped converted cow barn Vogue Living called “one of the 100 most beautiful outdoor rooms in the world.” The designer already has a cracker-jack wedding team on speed dial, including L.A.-based event planners Quo Vadis Concierge, French chef Daniel de la Falaise, who trained at London’s esteemed Harry’s Bar, and winemaker Laurent Cazottes, whose credits include the wedding of Kate Moss. The residence features 10 bedrooms and sleeps up to 16; its event capacity accommodates 100 comfortably—not counting the property’s 11 permanent residents: three black Arabian horses, five chickens and three cats. lacastellane.net.

Eres Movie One Piece, $535, 888656-3737.

Bon Voyage With its exotic, white-sand beaches, yacht-lined harbors and French sophistication, St. Barths (Saint-Barthélemy) continues to reign as one of the caribbean’s most exclusive stomping grounds. For unparalleled honeymoon bliss, repose beachside in a lounge for two at Le Sereno (formerly the Sereno Beach hotel). A new redesign—courtesy of famed Parisian interior designer christian Liaigre (The Mercer hotel)—now provides sleek outfitting for its 37 suites and three luxurious ocean-view villas, each with its own private pool and garden. Before a candlelit dinner at Le restaurant des Pêcheurs, head into town, where you can stop for a glass of rosé and snap up a chic swimsuit at the new Eres boutique. lesereno.com; eresparis.com.

written by caroline cagney and melissa goldstein. Kathryn ireland hoUse (2): tim beddow/tia digital ltd. Portrait: Jonathan becKerman

Kathryn ireland invites you to tie the knot at her escape in the French countryside

Le Sereno is located on the east end of the island, along the Grand Cul-de-Sac.

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Lazaro dress, $6,380, JLM Couture, 424-249-3909. Temperley London veil, $485, 212-219-2929. Harry Winston bracelet, price upon request, 800-988-4110.

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Monique Lhuillier gown, $8,625, overskirt, $1,150, and cummerbund, $400, 323-655-1088.

Cartier earrings, and ring, price upon request, 310-275-4272.

OPPOSITE Douglas Hannant dress, $4,950, Saks Fifth Avenue, 310-887-5509. Flower crown, Krista Jon, kristajon.com. Vram for Gray Gallery bracelets, $14,595 each, 310-854-0091.

Van Cleef & Arpels ring, $20,300, 310-276-1161.

Cartier ring, $6,425, 310-275-4272.

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Temperley London dress, $5,970, 212-219-2929.

Vram for Gray Gallery earrings, $23,165, 310-854-0091. Bouquet, Krista Jon, kristajon.com.

Monique Lhuillier dress, $5,980, 323-655-1088.

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Photographed at the oceanfront Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica. Originally developed in the 1920s by William Randolph Hearst for actress Marion Davies, the estate featured a 100-plus room mansion and ornate marble swimming pool where Hearst and Davies entertained luminaries such as Charlie Chaplin, Louis B. Mayer and Greta Garbo.

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Julie Chapgier and Brian Biel write their own fairytale in Napa Valley

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Olives harvested from the property are used for Rutherford Olive Oil. English rose bouquet.

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A taxidermied fox atop old books. Candlelight.

Table cards. The bride’s father, Pierre Chapgier, mother, Florence, and brother, Dylan, look on.

OPPOSITE “If anyone calls the wedding charming, we will have failed,” Chapgier told planner Lyndsey Hamilton.

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velyn Waugh and Nancy Mitford’s famous “party novels” gloriously paraded eccentric characters of high society through their pages—always well-dressed and up for a laugh. This carefree generation inspired Julie Chapgier to turn to British history when planning her union to Brian Biel. “I wanted white tie because I live in a fantasyland,” the L.A.-based bride admits with a giggle. She settled for black tie, but the goal was the same: By evening’s end, someone must be swinging a tuxedo jacket overhead.

Having met on Match.com, the shy couple imagined a sweet conclusion to a dashing courtship. He: A Southern-born VP of design for the family business, Hillstone Restaurant Group (Houston’s, Rutherford Grill, R+D Kitchen, among others).

She: a French-born associate at Imperial Capital. It wasn’t until they began an impassioned conversation about restaurant design that they really clicked. “He had me at, spotlights at each table,” Chapgier says. Nearly 15 months of dating and globetrot-

ting culminated in a park-bench proposal at the Musée Rodin in Paris, followed by an euphoric escape to Marrakech.

For the celebration at the Biel family estate in Napa Valley, Chapgier hoped for a scene out of Gosford Park. “Very clean, very masculine—I’m really not a girlie girl—very polished,” she says. Nearly six feet tall, she wore a Grecian-style Vera Wang gown for the ceremony under the sycamores and changed into an Alexander Wang cocktail number for the reception. As part of the formal English hunting lodge look, a stuffed owl, fox, armadillo (all from their personal collection) and other creatures of the forest were perched atop book stacks, and vintage postcards from the Marché aux Puces acted as place cards. The latest member of the Biel restaurant family, Paula LeDuc Fine Catering went all out with shucked oysters and Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne.

Elegance gave way to merriment. Once the music began, Chapgier’s literary paragons would have been proud. The guests partied “Gangnam Style,” and the “stuffed” animals joined the revelers on the dance floor. •

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laire Birnbaum and Eric Block grew up not far from each other in Beverly Hills, but they didn’t actually meet until high school years, when their families were vacationing on the same beach in Maui. “We like to say we dated for 10 years. Officially, though, I wasn’t allowed to go on a date until I was 16,” says Birnbaum. “So for a year, Eric would come over to my house, have dinner and hang out.”

All grown up —Birnbaum works for an educational nonprofit, Block is a CPA—the pair has a standing Friday night date. Unknowingly, Birnbaum almost cancelled on the particular Friday Block had planned to propose. He suggested she’d feel better after dinner at one of their favorite restaurants, The Hungry Cat, followed by a quiet evening at home. “As we were getting ready for bed, he pulled out a little box and that was it. Perfect. Simple. Heartfelt.”

A decade after that meet cute (and a rehearsal dinner at The Hungry Cat), Roger Birnbaum (then co-CEO of MGM) gave away his little girl during an intimate June ceremony at Saddlerock Ranch, hidden in the Malibu foothills. Suzanne Goin from Lucques plated wild salmon and short ribs in the clearing before they struck up the band. “My only request was that they learn the song “Call Me Maybe” a week before the wedding. I couldn’t imagine a party without it.” •

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ot since Chriselle Lim launched the heavily trafficked fashion blog The Chriselle Factor in 2010 had the L.A.-based stylist been faced with a more daunting aesthetic challenge. Two years after she met Allen Chen through a mutual friend, the nervous import/ export exec proposed on bended knee at a beachside restaurant overlooking the Redondo Beach pier. A vision board in Lim’s downtown L.A. loft soon abounded with far-flung European milieus and clippings of bright, fanciful garden parties that only the Greystone Mansion, the majestic former Doheny estate in Beverly Hills, could mirror.

In a lace sweetheart dress Lim designed with local couturier Arminé Ohanessian, the bride and groom exchanged vows in an afternoon ceremony on the property’s manicured terrace. “Everyone kept saying it was so hot. Thankfully our planner was there to hand out parasols because Allen and I were so in the moment that we didn’t even notice.”

Along the short stroll over to the reception dinner, 130 guests enjoyed cocktails beneath a corridor of soaring Italian cypress trees filled with the sounds of acoustic guitars. Chen, who insisted the rehearsal dinner take place at his favorite Chinese restaurant in the Valley, helped design the wedding menu with expert caterer Wolfgang Puck. “The tuna tartare and truffled pasta were perfect,” says Chen.

As the sun set shortly after their first dance, Lim surprised her groom with a white 1962 Rolls-Royce to whisk them off to the afterparty atop West Hollywood’s London hotel.

The following week, they settled into Chen’s childhood home in Manhattan Beach, which they are currently in the process of renovating.

For Lim, “That’s the next challenge.” • Venue Greystone Mansion cake Cakes by Rumy menu Wolfgang Puck Catering dress Custom from R-mine Bridal florist Shawna Yamamoto rings Sue & Ferris entertainment Jon Evans SoCal Wedding Guitar Planner Details Details rentals Etablir Shop stationerY Papermade Design honeYmoon Greece

Ivy and peony decor. Vanilla cake with strawberry-mango cream.

Gucci shoes. lim gifted her bridesmaids signet rings from Jennifer Zeuner in macaron trinket boxes.

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Labor of Love Molly Hanrahan and Clint Stapleton turn their office romance into a lifelong commitment at a lush Montecito estate

BY MELISSA GOLDSTEIN

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A month after the tip-off, Stapleton invited her to grab a drink near their Santa Monica office. Six years after that first date in 2005, Stapleton, now a music supervisor at reality television company 495 Productions, took Hanrahan, manager of music business affairs at NBC Universal, to Santa Barbara for her 29th birthday. While they watched the sunset from the beach, he waited for a quiet moment: “At one point, a group of 15 cheerleaders came running out in front of us!” he laughs. Finally, he presented Hanrahan with an antique diamond ring, which Hanrahan’s best friend and maid of honor, actress Kirsten Dunst, helped to select.

Following a nine-month engagement, July nuptials ensued at Butterfly Lane Estate in Montecito. The bride customized a two-piece lace chiffon and tulle dress by Monique Lhuillier and accessorized the gown with a Mantilla veil—a nod to her groom’s Mexican heritage.

A Southern feast of fried chicken and mac-and-cheese (to honor Stapleton’s Texan childhood), and tables were named after characters from the couple’s favorite television show, “The Wire.” For their first dance, the newlyweds invited all 160 guests to join them for their first dance to Aretha Franklin’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

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Jen Kennedy and Michael Brittain put their heads together for an off-the-beaten-path celebration in the Mojave Desert By kelsey mckinnon PhotograPhed By lauren and aBBy ross

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Guests were asked to dress casual.

Averi’s dress by tutu Du monde.

A Harvest moon. rings atop Brittain’s invitation collage. Kennedy and Brittain.

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en Kennedy and Michael Brittain’s love story began in the desert, after a fortuitous meeting at a friend’s birthday party in Palm Springs. “For our first date, he took me on a motorcycle ride up the coast. You could say it has been the longest first date ever,” says Kennedy. They wasted no time moving in together and started planning for the arrival of baby Averi (now 17 months). Over the course of Kennedy’s pregnancy, Brittain was sent on frequent outings for Pad Thai. One night, he returned to their Echo Park home with the goods—plus two fancy glasses, a bottle of Champagne and a small box revealing a custom Sarah Hood engagement sparkler.

Naturally, they were drawn to California’s dusty wilderness to make it official. They discovered Le Haut Dèsert Aerie, a mom-and-pop bed and breakfast on a 40-acre conservancy and began to assemble the personal, DIY affair: Cactus flowers were sourced from the Yucca Valley; vintage glasses were collected by Kennedy’s family in Texas; and Brittain, the director of print design for FX Networks, designed the collage-like invitation booklets. Says Kennedy, “Because our relationship is a little bit untraditional, we didn’t want our wedding to feel expected or typical. We wanted to throw a beautiful party celebrating our love for each other and our daughter.” • venue Le Haut Dèsert Aerie menu Mojave Monaco Dress J. Crew rinGs Sarah Hood Jewelry, Jessica Seaton Design reHeArsAl Dinner Pappy & Harriet’s

thistle and succulent blooms. the officiant burned sage.

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Five years later, sparks flew at a mutual friend’s place in Venice Beach. Ryan was premiering his surf documentary On a Rail, and L.A.-based Yahr gave him her number before his return to San Diego. “Eventually, she sent me a text that said, ‘Get your booty back up here,’ and I thought, ‘This might turn out well,’” Ryan recalls.

His hunch paid off. Fast forward two years: Ryan, a partner at boutique creative design studio Type G, organized a trip to Big Sur for Yahr’s birthday. En route, he stopped at a scenic outlook where he planned to drop to one knee. Ryan told Yahr he was going back to the car to grab his camera so he could get the ring. “I had my camera in my hand, so I thought that was weird,” laughs Yahr, a project manager at digital agency Cuker.

After a 363-day engagement, the Solana Beach couple wed at the lush San Diego Botanic Garden, in front of 120 friends and family members. Yahr wore a custom Elizabeth Fillmore silk dress with lace appliqués and a lavender-studded wreath in her hair, and Ryan’s close friend officiated the ceremony in the private Walled Garden. The couple’s first dance was to “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton.

“When we started dating Tim would serenade me with that song,” the bride reveals. “It always made me blush.”

Following the reception, the pair led the way to the after-party at nearby sushi bar Tomiko in the groom’s “something borrowed”—his father’s classic 1962 Cadillac

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Happiness is par for the course as Brittany Shaw and Blake Johns tie the knot in Santa Barbara

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Four-and-a-half-years later, while on a New Year’s vacation at Johns’ family home in Hawaii, the Phoenix native popped the question. “Blake had given me a set of [golf] clubs tagged with my name the night before, and while on the course the next morning, I looked at the bag and my name had been changed from Brittany Shaw to Brittany Johns.

And then he dropped down to one knee.”

Following a rehearsal dinner at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez, the two wed in September at The Biltmore in Santa Barbara before 175 close friends and relatives. “I wanted that warm, glowing feeling inside and out at our reception, so there were a ton of candles,” says Shaw, who hired Santa Barbara planner Alexandra Kolendrianos.

The couple also flew in fresh Hawaiian leis to gift their parents after the cake cutting; Shaw presented her unsuspecting groom with a Mariachi band (who hid in the bushes until it was time to lead guests into cocktail hour) and a groom’s cake in the shape of the original “La Bamba” vinyl (a song dear to his childhood). “My favorite moment was when Blake then surprised me by singing ‘Stand By Me.’” •

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Stephanie Oshana and Tyler Mitchell of San Francisco join hands amid the glamorous idyll of Napa Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Durham Ranch

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Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” marks the first dance.

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ne splendid Positano evening in 2011, at a chic little hotel on the beach, Tyler Mitchell confessed his love to Stephanie Oshana with a cushion-cut sparkler he designed with Louis Newman.

Then, the lovebirds spotted something unusual. Recalls Oshana, “It was so beautiful. A clear day opened up and there was actually a twister far out on the deep ocean.” The stirring sight was not lost on the young couple.

After meeting in 2009 and dating discreetly for a year, the pair left their native Connecticut for San Francisco so Mitchell, co-owner of the Mitchell Family of Stores, could run the west coast Wilkes Bashford stores (of which he is fashion director).

He would not move without Oshana, then a jewelry specialist and assistant buyer. She took the leap. “I knew then, if I moved with him, he’d be my lifelong partner.”

For the August affair, the families kicked off four days of events at The Napa Valley Reserve, where a gourmet barbecue spread— including pasta, charcuterie, Aperol spritzes and local wines— fueled the bocce competitions. Rehearsal dinner at Yountville tasting collective Ma(i)sonry (and a surprise performance by the Jersey Boys) followed on Friday. “Seeing my 88-year-old grandmother dancing around was so magical!” says Oshana.

And for the nuptials at friend Ken Fulk’s Durham Ranch in St. Helena, the couple called upon the area’s doyenne of events

elegance. Laurie Arons designed a strictly black-tie evening incorporating the groom’s desire for a rustic look with the bride’s unabashed flair for “girlie” romance. “I assured them I could use modern stripes and add blush pale pinks and peonies to soften the setting,” explains Arons. And decadent it was; on offer was everything from an oyster bar to truffled pearl mac-and-cheese.

“It was over-the-top,” gushes Oshana of the custom SusieCakes confection driven up for the occasion and carne asada tacos for the after-party.

The future Mrs. Mitchell selected an Oscar de la Renta peplum gown, Louis Newman chandelier earrings and a vintage Cartier bracelet. Extra special was a garter affixed with one of the groom’s baby charms—crafted by Mitchell’s mother, who also created the flower girl dresses. Mitchell’s tuxedo, designed

by Jim Shay, lent a sharp touch in midnight blue.

Keeping the 140-guest event intimate, Mitchell was attended by his two brothers, Chris and Scott, while Oshana chose best friend, Alyson Harrington, as maid of honor. True to the couple’s propensity for whirlwinds, a strong gust blew Oshana’s veil off as they held hands at the altar. “I didn’t realize, and everyone gasped. I just didn’t care. Looking around, surrounded by our closest family and friends, it was only about that one special moment.” •

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Now presenting. the newlyweds with their parents. Jimmy Choo shoes. Pale peonies and ranunculus bouquet. louis Newman rings. escort cards for the fête.

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Black-and-white accents included poolside lanterns and photo booth images projected on the wall during dinner. “food was flowing through the evening,” says oshana of the food and drink, which included gin basil gimlets and steak. outside the ranch cottage.

CloCkwise from left the bride learned, when visiting oscar de la renta’s atelier, that her dress was among his favorite all-time wedding designs. susieCakes dessert.

Ps Paper escort cards.

Below striped

umbrellas carry the theme. Black-tie attire. rustic barrels were strung with burlap casings against a subtle pale pink-and-gray scheme.

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ResouRce Guide BeAuTY + FiTNess

L’ARTisAN PARFumeuR 877-601-0440; artisanparfumeur.com.

BouRBoN sTReeT HAiR sTudio Yucca Valley, 760-365-3626. d.L. & co.

B.H., 310-205-0025; dlcompany.com. eRiN Lee smiTH L.A., 323-462-5000; traceymattingly.com.

FioRe BeAuTY L.A., 310-684-3123; fiorebeauty.com.

KAiT mARie S.B., 310-467-0557; iamkaitmarie.com.

LisA HoFFmAN L.A., 855-238-5472; lisahoffmanbeauty.com.

LuRK PeRFume oiLs L.A., 310-652-3500; beckleyboutique.com. mARiA AGuiLAR Napa, 707-815-4917; thomasdawsonsalon.com. mARiA ViLLeLLA L.A., mariavillella.com. micHeLLe Weiss Malibu, 310-428-1210; michelleeweiss@aol.com.

NoNi sALoN Encinitas, 760-632-8852; nonisalon.com.

RiTuAL WeLLNess Costa Mesa, 949-954-6522; ritualwellness.com. sTRANGe iNVisiBLe PeRFumes Venice, 310-314-1505; siperfumes.com.

TeAm 888-338-TEAM; teamhairandmakeupservice.com.

YuRi siNATA Pas., 310-634-6336.

cAKes + desseRTs

ANdie’s sPeciALTY sWeeTs etsy.com/shop/andiespecialtysweets.

THe BuTTeR eNd cAKeRY S.M., 310-943-9241; thebutterend.com. cAKes BY RumY Sherman Oaks, 818-835-0449; cakesbyrumy.com. cHARm ciTY cAKes WesT WeHo, 323-642-7234; charmcitycakeswest.com. cHRisTiNe dAHL PAsTRies S.B., 805-569-5889; santabarbaracakes.com. duLce desseRTs Nashville, 615-321-8700; dulcedesserts.com. eLizABeTHAN desseRTs Encinitas, 760-230-6780; elizabethandesserts.com.

GeoRGeToWN cuPcAKe L.A., 310-893-2866; georgetowncupcake.com.

PeRFecT eNdiNGs NorCal, 707-259-0500; perfectendings.com. sidecAR douGHNuTs C.M., 310-985-4424; sidecardoughnuts.com. susiecAKes susiecakesbakery.com.

VANiLLA BAKe sHoP L.A., 310-458-6644; vanillabakeshop.com.

cATeReRs

AddisoN S.D., 858-314-1900; addisondelmar.com.

BesTiA L.A., 213-514-5724; bestiala.com.

BLAcK LAB VeNTuRes SoCal, 818-793-3878; blacklab-ventures.com.

BoucHoN BAKeRY Yountville, 707-944-0456; bouchonbakery.com.

BuLL TAco Encinitas, 760-453-2103; bulltaco.com. ceVicHe PRojecT SoCal, cevicheproject.com. coToGNA S.F., 415-775-8508; cotognasf.com. eco cATeRs L.A., 310-202-0326; ecocaters.com.

THe Food mATTeRs L.A., O.C., 800-758-5858; thefoodmatters.com.

FouR seAsoNs BiLTmoRe S.B., 805-969-2261; fourseasons.com.

HucKLeBeRRY BAKeRY & cAFé S.M., 310-451-2311; huckleberrycafe.com.

THe HuNGRY cAT Hollywood, S.B., S.M., 323-462-2155; thehungrycat.com.

KATie PoWeRs cATeRiNG Sausalito, 415-331-2787; katiepowerscatering.com.

KomBucHA KuLTuRe Sac., 916-390-1231; kombuchakulture.com.

LAYeR cAKe WiNes St. Helena, layercakewine.com.

LucQues cATeRiNG L.A., 323-246-0978; lucques.com. mA(i)soNRY Yountville, 707-944-0889; maisonry.com. mATTHeW KeNNeY cuisiNe S.M., 310-394-7046; matthewkenneycuisine.com. mojAVe moNAco Joshua Tree, eldoradosupperclub.blogspot.com.

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

PizzANdo Healdsburg, 707-922-5233; pizzandohealdsburg.com.

PuRe joY cATeRiNG S.B., 805-963-5766; purejoycatering.com.

Room FoRTY L.A., 323-221-1060; roomforty.com.

TAsTe oF PAce L.A., 213-537-0056; tasteofpace.com.

TomiKo Encinitas, 760-633-3587; tomiko.com.

WoLFGANG PucK cATeRiNG wolfgangpuck.com.

desiGNeRs + sALoNs

AcNe acnestudios.com; mrporter.com.

AGeNT PRoVocATeuR L.A., 323-653-0229; agentprovocateur.com.

ALBeRTA FeRReTTi L.A., 310-652-9000; albertaferretti.com.

ALexANdeR WANG L.A., Opening Ceremony, 310-652-1120; alexanderwang.com.

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

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

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888-942-4536; bhldn.com.

BLoomiNGdALe’s 800-777-0000; bloomingdales.com.

BRioNi B.H., 310-271-1300; brioni.com; mrporter.com.

BY mALeNe BiRGeR bymalenebirger.com; net-a-porter.com. cARoLiNA HeRReRA L.A., 323-782-9090; carolinaherrera.com. cHARLoTTe oLYmPiA charlotteolympia.com. cHRisTiAN dioR HAuTe couTuRe B.H., 800-929-3467; dior.com. cHRisTiAN LouBouTiN WeHo, 310-247-9300; christianlouboutin.com. coRNeLiA jAmes corneliajames.com; bhldn.com. dAVid’s BRidAL 877-923-2743; davidsbridal.com. diANe VoN FuRsTeNBeRG L.A., 323-951-1947; dvf.com. domiNie HANdBAGs 661-222-7300; dominieluxury.com. douGLAs HANNANT B.H., Neiman Marcus, 310-550-5900; neimanmarcus.com. eQuiPmeNT L.A., Madison, 323-651-3662; madisonlosangeles.com. eRes B.H., 310-246-1008; eresparis.com. eLizABeTH FiLLmoRe 212-647-0863; elizabethfillmorebridal.com. euGeNiA Kim 212-993-6494; eugeniakim.com.

FRANcK muLLeR franckmuller.com.

GioRGio ARmANi 877-361-1176; armani.com.

GiVeNcHY B.H., Barneys New York, 310-276-4400; givenchy.com.

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

HuNTiNG seAsoN intermix.com; hunting-season.com. j. cReW 800-205-3877; jcrew.com. jeNNiFeR BeHR 718-360-1875; jenniferbehr.com. jimmY cHoo 877-955-2466; jimmychoo.com. jLm couTuRe BouTiQue (ALViNA VALeNTA, BLusH, HAYLeY PAiGe, jim HjeLm, LAzARo, TARA KeeLY) WeHo, 424-249-3909; jlmcouture.com.

KiKi de moNTPARNAsse WeHo, 323-951-9545; kikidm.com.

KiRsTeN KueHN desiGNs shopkirstenkuehndesigns.com.

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

LA PeRLA B.H., 310-860-0561; Costa Mesa, 714-754-7500; laperla.com.

LeLA Rose S.F., Marina Morrison, 415-984-9360; lelarose.com. mAisoN micHeL L.A., Opening Ceremony, 310-652-1120; michel-paris.com. mALiA miLLs sWimWeAR S.M., 310-310-3574; maliamills.com. mANoLo BLAHNiK N.Y., 212-582-3007; L.V., 702-770-3477; manoloblahnik.com.

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ResouRce Guide MARcHesA N.Y., 212-463-8135; marchesa.com.

MelissA sweet melissasweetsacred.com; davidsbridal.com.

MoNiQue lHuillieR L.A., 323-655-1088; moniquelhuillier.com.

MR. PoRteR 877-535-3677; mrporter.com.

NANcy AuGust L.A., nancyaugust.com.

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

Net-A-PoRteR 877-678-9627; net-a-porter.com.

NoRdstRoM 888-282-6060; nordstrom.com. oleG cAssiNi olegcassini.com. oscAR de lA ReNtA WeHo, 323-653-0200; C.M., 714-754-9044; oscardelarenta.com.

RAlPH lAuReN WeHo, 310-274-0171; ralphlauren.com. tHe ReAlReAl 855-435-5893; therealreal.com.

ReeM AcRA B.H., Saks Fifth Avenue, 310-887-5509; reemacra.com.

RiViNi 416-977-1793; rivini.com.

R-MiNe BRidAl L.A., 818-505-9064; rminebridal.com.

RoBeRto cAVAlli B.H., 310-276-6006; robertocavalli.com.

RoBeRt tAlBott Carmel, 831-659-4540; roberttalbott.com. sAKs FiFtH AVeNue 877-551-7257; saksfifthavenue.com. soutH coAst PlAZA Costa Mesa, 800-782-8888; southcoastplaza.com. stellA MccARtNey L.A., 310-273-7051; stellamccartney.com. st. PuccHi WeHo, 310-601-7604; stpucchi.com. tAdAsHi sHoJi C.M., South Coast Plaza, 877-TADASHI; L.V., Forum Shops at Caesars, 877-2TADASHI. teMPeRley loNdoN L.A., 323-782-8000; temperleylondon.com. toM FoRd B.H., 310-270-9440; tomford.com. tutu du MoNde L.A., Fred Segal, 310-393-6223; tutudumonde.com.

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

VeRA wANG L.A., S.F., 323-602-0174; verawang.com.

FloRists

BlooM ANd PluMe L.A., 323-401-9380; bloomandplume.com.

BotANy FloweRs S.M., 310-394-0358; botanyflowers.com FloweRwild L.A., 818-729-0309; flowerwild.com.

FRANco’s FloweRs Encinitas, 760-632-1624.

Holly FloRA L.A., 310-559-5705; hollyflora.com.

KAtHleeN deeRy desiGN S.F., 415-442-5010;

kathleendeerydesign.com.

Kelly KAuFMAN desiGN L.A., 626-824-6375; kellykaufmandesign.com.

KRistA JoN San Clemente, 949-468-7344; kristajon.com. lA FleuRiste S.F., 415-505-5601; lafleuriste.com.

MiNdy Rice L.A., S.B., 310-308-3735; mindyrice.com. sHARlA FlocK desiGNs S.F., 415-668-9905; sharlaflockdesigns.com. sHAwNA yAMAMoto O.C., 714-255-0900; shawnayamamoto.com. tHe VelVet GARdeN L.A., 323-852-1766; thevelvetgarden.com.

Hotels + locAtioNs

ANNeNBeRG coMMuNity BeAcH House S.M., 310-458-4934; annenbergbeachhouse.com.

Bel-AiR BAy cluB Pacific Palisades, 310-230-4700; belairbayclub.com. tHe BiltMoRe sANtA BARBARA S.B., 805-969-2261; fourseasons.com/santabarbara.

Blue lAGooN sPA Iceland, bluelagoon.com.

ButteRFly lANe estAte Montecito, 805-565-3030. cARMel-By-tHe-seA carmelcalifornia.com/weddings. tHe cARNeRos iNN Napa Valley, 707-299-4900; thecarnerosinn.com. duRHAM RANcH St. Helena, 707-968-9010; paulaleduc.com. el eNcANto S.B., 805-845-5800; elencanto.com.

FAiRMoNt MiRAMAR Hotel & BuNGAlows S.M., 310-576-7777; fairmont.com/santamonica.

FouR seAsoNs Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 310-273-2222; Lanai, 800-321-4666; S.B. Biltmore, 805-969-2261; fourseasons.com.

FRoNt PoRcH FARMs TN, 615-394-1838; frontporchfarmstn.com.

GeFFeN coNteMPoRARy At MocA L.A., 213-621-1772; moca.org. tHe GRANd del MAR S.D., 855-314-2030; thegranddelmar.com.

GRANd wAileA, A wAldoRF AstoRiA ResoRt Maui, 808-875-1234; grandwailea.com.

GReystoNe MANsioN ANd PARK B.H., 310-285-6834; beverlyhills.org.

HeARst cAstle San Simeon, 805-927-2070; hearstcastle.org.

Hotel Bel-AiR Bel Air, 310-281-2919; hotelbelair.com.

Hotel HeAldsBuRG Healdsburg, 800-889-7188; hotelhealdsburg.com. lA cAstellANe France, 310-315-4351; lacastellane.net. le HAut dÈseRt AeRie Pioneertown, 760-228-0201; artyzen.net/aerie.

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le seReNo Hotel St. Barths, 888-537-3736; lesereno.com. le tAHA’A islANd ResoRt ANd sPA Tahiti, letahaa.com. tHe loNdoN west Hollywood WeHo, 866-282-4560; thelondonwesthollywood.com.

MoNtAGe BeVeRly Hills, B.H., 310-860-7800; montagebeverlyhills.com.

MoNtAGe lAGuNA BeAcH, L.B., 866-271-6953; montagelagunabeach.com. tHe NAPA VAlley ReseRVe St. Helena, 707-968-3190; thenapavalleyreserve.com.

NoRtH BlocK Hotel Yountville, 707-944-8080; northblockhotel.com. oJAi VAlley iNN & sPA Ojai, 805-646-1111; ojairesort.com.

PAPPy & HARRiet’s Pioneertown, 760-365-5956; pappyandharriets.com. tHe PARKeR PAlM sPRiNGs P.S., 760-770-5000; theparkerpalmsprings.com. tHe PeARl lAGuNA L.B., 949-715-1674; thepearllaguna.com. tHe PeNiNsulA B.H., 310-551-2888; peninsula.com.

RANcHo VAleNciA Rancho Santa Fe, 858-756-1123; ranchovalencia.com.

Rosewood sANd Hill Menlo Park, 650-561-1500; rosewoodsandhill.com.

RoyAl MANsouR Marrakech, royalmansour.com.

RutHeRFoRd GRANGe Rutherford, 707-265-9180; rutherfordgrange.com. sAddleRocK RANcH & ViNeyARds Malibu, 818-889-0008; malibufamilywines.com. sAN dieGo BotANic GARdeN S.D., 760-436-3036; sdbgarden.org. sANtA luciA PReseRVe Carmel, 831-620-6700; santaluciapreserve.com. sAN ysidRo RANcH S.B., 805-565-1700; sanysidroranch.com. sHutteRs oN tHe BeAcH S.M., 310-458-0030; shuttersonthebeach.com. sKiRBAll cultuRAl ceNteR L.A., 310-440-4589; skirball.org. st. ReGis Dana Point, Princeville, S.F., 877-787-3447; stregis.com. suNstoNe wiNeRy Santa Ynez, 805-688-9463; sunstonewinery.com. tAHiti touRisMe 310-414-8484; tahiti-tourisme.com.

VillA seVillANo Carpinteria, 805-886-8614; villasevillano.com.

Z ModeRN estAte Napa Valley, see Laurie Arons Special Events.

JeweleRs

Blue Nile 800-242-2728; bluenile.com.

AsPRey B.H., The Beverly Hills Hotel, 310-5500520; asprey.com.

BulGARi

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FeldMAR WATcH coMpANY L.A., 310-274-8016; feldmarwatch.com.

FoReVeRMARK S.F., Padis Jewelry, 888-500-4367; padisgems.com; forevermark.com.

FRed leiGHToN N.Y., 212-288-1872; fredleighton.com.

FuRReR-JAcoT S.F., Shreve & Co. 415-421-2600; N.B., Traditional Jewelers, 949-721-9010; furrer-jacot.com.

GRAFF S.F., 415-926-7000; graffdiamonds.com.

GRAY GAlleRY WeHo, 310-854-0091; graygallery.com.

HARRY KoTlAR JeWels S.F., Shreve & Co., 415-421-2600; harrykotlar.com.

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

JessicA seAToN desiGN L.A., jessicaseatondesign.com.

JAMes GATTAs JeWeleRs Memphis, 901-767-9648; gattasjewelers.com.

KWiAT L.V., Palazzo Hotel, 702-650-2680; kwiat.com. louis NeWMAN N.Y., 888-819-2626, louisnewman.com. luGANo diAMoNds Newport Beach, 949-720-1258; luganodiamonds.com.

MiKiMoTo B.H., 310-205-8787; C.M., 714-424-5440; mikimotoamerica.com.

MoN AMie C.M., 714-546-5700; monamie.com.

MoNTBlANc 800-995-4810; montblanc.com. oK L.A., 323-653-3501; okthestore.com. pAdis JeWelRY S.F., 888-500-4367; padisgems.com. poMellATo B.H., 310-858-1300; pomellato.com.

RiTANi S.F., Padis Jewelry, 888-500-4367; padisgems.com.

RoBeRT RodRiGuez robertrodriguezcollection.com; shopbop.com. sARAH Hood JeWelRY sarahhoodjewelry.com. siNGle sToNe oN MissioN sTReeT Pas., 626-799-3109; singlestoneonmissionstreet.com.

sTeVe pAdis JeWelRY S.F., 415-626-8288; stevepadisjewelry.com. sue & FeRRis L.A., 213-614-9500.

TAcoRi S.F., Padis Jewelry, 888-500-4367; padisgems.com.

TiFFANY & co.

800-843-3269; tiffany.com.

ToM BiNNs desiGN N.Y., 917-475-1412; tombinnsdesign.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.

WilliAM NoBle TX, 214-526-3890; williamnoble.com.

XiV KARATs, lTd. B.H., 310-551-1212; xivkarats.com. zeGHANi BY siMoN L.A., 213-622-1200; zeghani.com. zoe B.H., 310-276-4400; zoefinejewelry.com.

eNTeRTAiNMeNT

BouTique WeddiNG dJs NorCal, boutiquedjs.com. cAle Music SoCal, 818-445-8848; calemusic.com.

FlAsHBAcK HeART ATTAcK SoCal, 714-647-2435; flashbackheartattack.com.

JoN eVANs socAl WeddiNG GuiTAR SoCal, socalweddingguitar.com.

JuMp sTART BY BoB GAil L.A., 310-202-5200; bobgail.com. lAs olAs de sANTA BARBARA S.B., mariachilasolasdesb@gmail.com.

MATsoN 2 SoCal, 760-500-9036; themattson2.com. pAulA WesT S.F., inn-entertainment.com.

RoBeRT VicKeRs oRcHesTRA NorCal, baymusic.com. sB sTRiNG quARTeT S.B., santabarbaraquartet.com. souNd pRodiGY S.D., soundprodigy.com.

ViVe eNTeRTAiNMeNT SoCal, viveinc.com.

WesT coAsT Music SoCal, westcoastmusic.com.

pHoToGRApHeRs

AllYsoN MAGdA S.B., 805-459-2704; allysonmagda.com.

AMY & sTuART L.A., 310-993-6173; amyandstuart.com.

BARBeR pHoToGRApHY L.A., O.C., 800-600-1061; barberphotography.com.

BoBBi FABiAN L.A., bobbifabian.com.

BRiAN leAHY L.A., 323-250-3213; bleahyphoto.com. dieGo ucHiTel L.A., 917-443-2019; N.Y., 212-924-6565; diegouchitel.com. docuViTAe L.A., 310-390-5100; docuvitae.com. elizABeTH MessiNA L.A., 310-779-9151;

elizabethmessina.com. eRic WolFiNGeR S.F., 909-240-1615; ericwolfinger.com. eRiN HeARTs couRT pHoToGRApHY erinheartscourt.com.

He & sHe pHoToGRApHY heandshephoto.com.

HeATHeR KiNcAid L.A., 323-522-3048; heatherkincaid.com.

HeddeN + pHillips L.A., 805-368-4141; heddenphillips.com.

JANA WilliAMs pHoToGRApHY SoCal, jana-williams.com.

JeNNiFeR YouNG NorCal, jenniferyoungphoto.com.

JoHN Russo L.A., 323-653-7774; johnrussophoto.com.

Jose VillA S.B., 805-688-8654; josevillaphoto.com. lARissA cleVelANd S.F., 415-860-3402; larissacleveland.com. lAuReN ANd ABBY pHoToGRApHY L.A., 561-512-3627; larossphotography.com. lAuReN Ross pHoToGRApHY L.A., 802-233-6421; laurenrossphoto.com.

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

Mi Belle pHoToGRApHY L.A., 818-706-1965; mibelleinc.com.

MicHAel HoWARd Nashville, 615-714-5342; howardphoto.com.

NANcY Neil S.B., 805-415-8227; lovenancyneil.com.

NicK clARK U.K., +44 (0) 20 8968 4047; nickclark.co.uk.

ReBeccA FisHMAN L.A., 818-307-5329; rebeccafishman.com. sABiNe scHeReR pHoToGRApHY NorCal, 510-228-4655; sabineschererweddings.com. sAMANTHA cABReRA 509-944-0980; samanthacabrera.com. sAsHA GulisH pHoToGRApHY S.F., 415-455-9343; weddingsbysashagulish.com.

THuss+FARRell N.Y., 718-770-7764; thussfarrell.com.

TRoY GRoVeR O.C., 714-404-5563; troygrover.com.

YVeTTe RoMAN L.A., 310-636-4700; yrphoto.com.

plANNeRs

AleXANdRA KoleNdRiANos L.A., 323-363-9005; alexandrak.com.

AlisoN eVeNTs S.F., 415-567-7605; alisonevents.com.

AppY couple appycouple.com.

BAsH, pleAse L.A., 310-237-6582; bashplease.com.

BeTH HelMsTeTTeR L.A., 310-691-8585; bethhelmstetter.com. coliN coWie colincowie.com. deTAils deTAils O.C., 949-600-8881; aboutdetailsdetails.com. deTAils eVeNT plANNiNG (lisA GoRJesTANi) L.A., 310-476-8188;

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GYpseT eVeNT L.A., 310-666-4024; gypsetevent.com.

JoY de ViVRe S.B., 805-617-4611; joydevivre.net. lA BoHeMe eVeNTs L.A., 818-590-9725; labohemeevents.com. lAuRie ARoNs speciAl eVeNTs NorCal, 415-332-0600; lauriearons.com. lYNdseY HAMilToN eVeNTs Venice, 310-909-8515; lyndseyhamiltonevents.com.

R. JAcK BAlTHAzAR Pas., 626-844-3000; rjackbalthazar.com. sAcKs pRoducTioNs L.A., 818-223-0255; sacksproductions.com.

ViVA Voce desiGNs L.A., 323-863-3137; viva-vocedesigns.com.

XoXo BRide (soNiA HopKiNs) S.B., L.A., 805-644-9696; xoxobride.com.

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BellA VisTA desiGNs S.B.,805-966-9616; bellavistadesigns.com.

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JAM iNViTATioNs B.H., 310-205-6000.

JoNATHAN WRiGHT ANd coMpANY L.A., 888-931-1710; jonathanwright.com.

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

MiNTed minted.com.

THe ModeRN quill L.A., themodernquill.com.

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VeRA WANG FiNe pApeRs williamarthur.com, finestationery.com; verawang.com.

WeddiNG pApeR diVAs 866-594-1226; weddingpaperdivas.com.

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ANNA WeATHeRleY 888-888-4757; neimanmarcus.com.

ANTiquARiA 512-789-4479; shopantiquaria.com.

AspReY B.H., 310-550-0520; asprey.com.

BHldN 888-942-4536; bhldn.com. cHRisToFle B.H., gearys Beverly Hills, 310-273-4741; christofle.com. cRATe & BARRel

800-967-6696; crateandbarrel.com. d. poRTHAulT 877-551-7257; saksfifthavenue.com; dporthault.com. eTsY etsy.com.

GeARYs BeVeRlY Hills B.H., 310-273-4741; gearys.com.

GRAY GAlleRY WeHo, 310-854-0091; graygallery.com.

GuMp’s S.F., 800-766-7628; gumps.com.

HeReNd B.H., gearys Beverly Hills, 310-273-4741; herendusa.com.

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JulisKA 877-551-7257; saksfifthavenue.com; juliska.com.

KosTA BodA 800-351-9842; kostaboda.us.

MAcY’s 888-568-8865; macys.com.

MARK ANd GRAHAM S.F., 888-965-6275; markandgraham.com.

MoNique lHuillieR L.A., 323-655-1088; moniquelhuillier.com.

MoNoGRAMMiT B.H., 310-652-6001; monogrammit.com.

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

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RoseNTHAl B.H., gearys Beverly Hills, 310-273-4741; rosenthalusa-shop.com. sue FisHeR KiNG S.F., 415-922-7276; suefisherking.com.

TiFFANY & co.

800-843-3269; tiffany.com.

WATeRFoRd 877-900-9973; na.wwrd.com.

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

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