Ceremony Magazine 2014 Los Angeles

33 Exquisite Reception Tables 85 Venues Featured The Great List!

Vendors in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara 116 Pages of Real Weddings of Distinction

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publi�her’� lette� Now more than ever, we don’t just aim to inspire, we strive to bring you pure wedding ingenuity. The 360 pages that follow showcase the vendors that make this happen, and we think you’ll agree that they are quite ingenious. This Great List of wedding professionals contains not only many of the best in Los Angeles, but also some of the finest in the country.

Through beautiful imagery and brief editorial contributions, together we bring you fresh ideas, the latest trends, and new ways to apply old traditions. Quality is evident and creativity flourishes on pages spotlighting stunning tabletop designs and chic fashion spreads.

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It is our pleasure to continue to set the precedence in featuring real Weddings of Distinction. With 42 real weddings in this Los Angeles issue alone, and almost 200 collectively amongst our four California magazines, we highlight the featured vendors we know you can trust. Throughout the entire magazine, we have listed their web addresses alongside their work as a helpful tool when you are flipping through Ceremony Magazine online. You can link directly from the ceremonymagazine.com digital magazine pages to our featured and respected vendors’ websites. We have also listed other wedding contributors chosen by our featured couples so that you may make your own informed decisions.

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hOw do yOu know?

How do you know he is…the one? You may have been asked this question by your parents, your friends, even yourself. The answer isn’t always perfectly clear; he may or may not be ‘ideal’ on paper; you may have known him for only two months or perhaps you’ve been hanging in there a good five years; he may be a cowboy while you were visualizing a business man. The so-called ‘signs’ aren’t always there, but somehow, you just know.

At Ceremony, we feel the same way about our Great List of vendors that we recommend. We take this vendor collective very seriously, which is why we don’t put arbitrary consideration requirements in an antiquated form. We don’t have a scholastic checklist to help us come up with an ‘A’ grade. We don’t even have a job application type form to fill out. You see, when it comes to choosing our Great List of recommended vendors, we believe there is no specific formula for choosing who we invite to join our family. Probably not unlike you, we take a look-see at Facebook, we inquire with their friends and colleagues and, most importantly, we get to know them by social networking the old-fashioned way (in person). In the end, we go with our gut. We just…know.

You will find that some of these recommended vendors have refined their businesses over the past twenty years, while others bring fresh ideas after having recently started their own businesses. Many of our recommended venues are on the AAA Five-Diamond Resort list; others include charming private estates and everything in between. What they all have in common is that we have a mutual respect for each other; we each genuinely want to see the other succeed; we envision a future together. Do those relationship qualities sound familiar with someone you know?

We hope that you will find this varied Great List vendor collective to be helpful in finding your wedding day professionals. There is no single vendor that is perfect for everyone, but there are vendors that are perfect for you. And when you meet them, you will just know.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ceremony magazine 2014 • pur e wedding ingenuity

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flowers & decor

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planning & production

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photography & cinema

208 weddings of distinction

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weddings of distinction dana & ryan DAPPER IMAGES

jena & clarke

TRIPLECORD PHOTOGRAPHY

karen & jerry IL MARE PHOTOGRAPHY

keturah & bruce MICHAEL SEGAL PHOTOGRAPHY

pinita & tony JAY STUDIO

stacy & jason

CAMERON LEUNG PHOTOGRAPHY

ramona & james BARNET PHOTOGRAPHY

april & brad

SUN-DANCE PHOTOGRAPHY

samantha & matt MARK BERNING PHOTOGRAPHY

kate & warren TAEK PHOTOGRAPHY

tessa & richard BARNET PHOTOGRAPHY

christine & william STUDIO Q

amber & darren

GEORGE STREET PHOTO & VIDEO

lauren & brian

PURPLE TREE PHOTOGRAPHY

carolina & kevin JIM KENNEDY PHOTOGRAPHERS

angela & roger HERMAN AU PHOTOGRAPHY

sandy & raffi JAY JAY PRODUCTIONS

jaclyn & adam

CAMERON LEUNG PHOTOGRAPHY

nadia & paolo IDEAPHOTO

kristen & kevin

CANDICE BENJAMIN PHOTOGRAPHY

jessica & sean

WILLIAM INNES PHOTOGRAPHY

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terri & eric

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stephanie & kosta

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alison & jimmy

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jeanette & joseph

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elizabeth & scot

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janet & leland

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liz & oscar

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melissa & gus

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clarisa & kamran

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ashley & greg

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morgan & isaiah

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jessica & eric

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cathy & patrick

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christine & nathan

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jennifer & laurie

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jennifer & phillip

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danielle & kevin

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kelli & jess

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katrina & nixon

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marie & dave

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JAY STUDIO

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LIN & JIRSA PHOTOGRAPHY

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JAY STUDIO

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SAM LIM STUDIOS

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TODD PELLOWE WEDDINGS & SERGEY GREEN PHOTOGRAPHY

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SARINA LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY

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FRANK SALAS

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HAZELNUT PHOTOGRAPHY

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IRIS AND LIGHT

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ALBERT POSTEL ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY

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MICHELLE JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY & ASSOCIATES

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STUDIO EMP

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IL MARE PHOTOGRAPHY

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MARC RAYMOND PHOTOGRAPHY

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GEORGIA YEH PHOTOGRAPHY

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HERMAN AU PHOTOGRAPHY

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Jim Kennedy Photographers

Sarina Love Photography

Jay Studio

Cameron Leung Photography

Jim’s passion for weddings is evident in your first meeting with him. Brides love his relaxed style and easy going personality.

Building a relationship with his couples prior to the wedding day is very important to him; he feels this is the key in capturing the personalities of the couple on their wedding day. Jim’s goal: to provide the images that will help relive all of the special moments and emotion that make up the wedding day for years to come. Jim takes pride in the fact that most of his business is based on referrals from brides, wedding coordinators and venue managers.

Sarina’s photography is full of life, exudes vibrancy, happiness and above all, LOVE. You simply cannot help but smile when you see her images. She is passionate, genuine and easy to work with. Her humor, sweet demeanor and strong work ethic will have you awestruck. Let her images captivate you and let her personality enchant you. Her goal is to capture all the fun, sweet, and loving moments of your happy day, giving couples a wonderful experience from beginning to end.

Jay Hsiang is a destination wedding photographer based in Los Angeles. His style is fresh and clean with a sprinkle of modern twists. Jay loves to capture emotion and creates images that show the joy of love and heart stirring moments. With his lenient personality and sensible style, he is able to capture the personality of the bride and groom and reveal the beauty of their unique love story in an extraordinary way.

Anyone can take a photo, but can they capture a moment that will last a lifetime? With a true appreciation for the simple things, Cameron & Tracy Leung consistently capture organic and classic moments in each of their couple’s weddings. Being newlyweds themselves, this talented husband and wife duo knows first-hand the expectations and the pure joy couples experience during the biggest day of their lives. Their easygoing and exuberant personalities ensure that all couples are picture perfect on their wedding day, while also making them feel like they have known them for years.

Their incredible intuition, use of depth, and ability to capture color are absolutely amazing.

Anyone can take a picture, but it takes artists like Cameron & Tracy to show the life within these moments.

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It is the combined images from the Great List of photographers that make up a majority of Ceremony. Their unique blend of personalities and photographic styles are brought to life, detail after detail, wedding after wedding, emotion after emotion, on the pages of Ceremony. The covered “short-list” of Ceremony Los Angeles' advertisers is kept exclusive to a limited number of only the finest photographers in the industry.

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Sam Lim Studios

Studio EMP

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Capturing the chemistry and love of every bride and groom we photograph with a modern, elegant and impactful style is what we do. Our easygoing, unobtrusive approach makes the experience fun, allowing everyone to relax and have a great time.

Weddings are about love, beauty and celebration. We photograph every cherished moment, and later work with our couples to create a beautiful wedding album that will be treasured for generations. Our devotion to detail and personal customer service limits the number of weddings we photograph each year. We feel honored to be a part of one of the most important days in a couple’s life.

Having spent much time in the cultural meccas of LA and NY, Sam has crafted a unique blend of both East and West Coast into his photography style while still honing a deep respect for the cultural sensitivities of his Korean heritage. Upon graduation from Brooks Institute of Photography, he interned with the famed Annie Leibovitz and later assisted her for two years. During this time of personal growth and discovery he found his form. “I never forget the tried and true techniques that are the foundation of great photography. Being at the right place at the right time is all that matters, and the elite photographers who actually capture that moment are the greatest storytellers on earth.”

Joel, owner and principle photographer at Studio EMP, has been recording couples and their weddings with still images for over a decade and his focus has never changed: make interesting, real-life images of clients and their guests that reflect who they are and what they are feeling on one of the most joyous days of their lives. He allows you to be yourself, relaxed and positive in order to capture fresh, dynamic photographic works of art. Step into their amazing boutique studio in a historic building in Downtown Fullerton and you will notice their fashionable style, uniqueness and ultimate dedication.

Yasmine and Deshun's passion and love for one another is what motivates them to create their beautiful art together.

This husband-and-wife-team appreciates how their fashion background influences and fuses with their modern wedding photography and video. The international award-winning studio is recognized for imagery that evokes emotion, pops with intense color, and high contrast black and whites that look like they came from your favorite fashion magazine. Aiming to capture the unexpected, Deshun and Yasmine frequently travel the nation on wedding photography assignments (and espresso tasting adventures), telling the unique stories of couples and their families.

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George Street Photo & Video is a wedding photography company with a photojournalistic style and trained team of photography experts that have become the signature behind the breathtaking images we create for you. We employ only the best wedding photographers – passionate, contemporary artists who have made a career of framing and capturing the natural beauty of emotional moments. It will be this collection of moments that expresses the true spirit and story of your wedding.

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Herman Au Photography

Marc Raymond Photography

Albert Postel Art of Photography

Il Mare Photography

Herman is a unique talent and a seasoned professional. His ability to work with both still image and motion picture gives him a unique perspective. His strong photography skills and deep understanding of light sets his work apart, and it shows in the variety of styles he shoots in from his masterful use of both natural and artificial light, to his always creative composition, and his unique directing approach that make his work full of life and personality.

Marc Raymond Photography knows that capturing the special moments during a wedding is the essence of being a wedding photographer. Weddings are full of joyful tears and laughter; from a father seeing his daughter for the first time in her wedding gown to the intimate embrace during the first dance. Marc Raymond Photography will ensure you are able to relive those moments through pictures for years to come.

Albert Postel has earned countless accolades in his near 20 years as a professional photographer. He has been described as innovative, creative, and phenomenally patient. Albert Postel is one those extremely rare photographers who is able to gently guide anyone being photographed into that perfect pose and somehow, at the same time, manages to totally blend into the crowd and capture those impossible candid shots that everyone raves about.

With backgrounds in Photography and Fine Arts, Jason and Debbie capture people and life through their unique perspectives. Their photojournalistic approach to wedding photography and their love for classic flair enables them to create brilliant and stylish imagery. Available to travel worldwide, Jason and Debbie are based in Los Angeles. Their infectious laughter, easygoing personalities, and absolute passion for their craft have earned them love and praises from their clients. Visit their website to see more of their work.

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My passion for photography began at the age of 10, when I watched my father become one of the most highly recognized photographers in LA. Established in 1981, Golden Picture has serviced the community for over 32 years. Touched by the beauty of the world through the lens, my interest, dedication and appreciation for photography grew. I bring that conviction to Golden Picture, and along with my family, we pride ourselves in delivering high quality, artistic, and beautiful pictures and videos for our clients. As the primary photographer, my highest priority is telling your story through the photo lens. We do everything possible to capture every moment in time for you to enjoy for years to come. Using the latest digital equipment to shoot and process your pictures and videos, our goal has always been to deliver the best quality customer satisfaction possible!

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MAGNIFICENT. That is the word Ines Di Santo repeated over and over again to describe the brand new home of Lovella Bridal.

On the eve of their big day, the ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration, magnificence was in extreme overdrive. What culminated in the past eight months was a lifelong dream come true for the ladies of Lovella.

It always starts with a vision. Like the glamorous designs of Ines Di Santo gowns, sketched by hand moments after she’s dreamed them up in her mind, was the enchantment of the new salon’s arrival.

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First was Edgardo Bonilla, Puerto Rico’s famed bridal gown designer. He just happened to be in the Los Angeles area for a trunk show, so Angie asked if he could make a 7 AM viewing before his flight left for the east coast. Naturally he rushed right over. “I could feel the energy the moment I walked through the door,” reveals Edgardo. “And now look, it’s the highest luxury bridal store in all of Los Angeles.”

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Next was Jorge Manuel, “the architect of design,” as Angie describes him. The moment he saw the original space, he immediately put the vision on paper, creating what would become the reception desk and floor plan. Who knew this darling young Cuban-American designer from Miami was also a master craftsman. It runs in the family. His father spent countless hours working on the build to make the boutique come to life.

INTERVIEW WITH INES DI SANTO When did you know you were meant to be a designer?

I always loved playing with dolls and I had a baby sister, Angela. When she was about nine months old, I set her on top of some material and cut around her. I was seven at the time. And yes, I made her an outfit.

Why design bridal gowns?

This is my hobby, not my work. I love it. I want to make dreams come true. As a designer, the day of the wedding is the most important in one’s life. A bride should live it like she’s on the red carpet.

“This space was meant for a bride to feel at home,” explains Jorge, referring to the store’s luxurious layout, which includes built-in display “closets” and divided sections that showcase featured designers. “When you shop in your own closet, you’ll find something you love. You come to Lovella to have that exact experience.”

Veronica Di Santo, Ines’s daughter, and Maria Elena of Maria Elena Headpieces both visited the site shortly thereafter and shared similar inspirations for the salon.

Ines is especially thrilled for the new Lovella Bridal location, as half of the store is dedicated exclusively to her collections.

“We go back more than 10 years, “ says Ines. “I first met Angie and Isabel at my show in New York City. They loved the gowns and I fell in love with them. They said, ‘one day, we will have your collection in our store,’ and here we are.”

This mutual admiration and respect amongst the ladies of Lovella and these incredible designers proves how important relationships can be. And at the end of the day, isn’t that what the wedding celebration is all about…LOVE.

Five words that describe your 2014 collection?

Soft, romantic, edgy, glamorous, sexy.

What inspired the current line?

The Gardens of Paris. French lace, flowering flowers, leaves, and lots of color.

Advice to brides on finding THE DRESS? The gown is PERSONALITY. It should suit you and be a reflection of who you are and the way you want to look. It should also enhance your figure. You don’t want to see a different person in your pictures. Those go beyond and become a part of your history.

Who is your favorite fashion designer?

Christian Dior inspires me for draping and Versace for color. Versace uses the most difficult colors and creates true beauty.

What should a bride remember on her wedding day?

To be happy and enjoy every moment as it goes by so fast. It may only be one day you’re in that gown but it’s for the rest of your life.

Final thoughts?

Love is the most important thing. Love the person, Love the dress. I wish Lovella Bridal, this magnificent store, all the best!

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When I am dating they are waiting to observe us When I get ready to hold steady for the kiss you plant The secret service makes me nervous and I can't “The Secret Service” By Irving Berlin

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BEST LAID PLANS the truth about budgeting for a southern california wedding

As an event planner, I insist on getting into the budget trenches right from the start, with the very first complimentary consultation. Each bride comes to us with a questionnaire completed so that we can begin evaluating her initial vision. We then pull out “closed files” based on their specs, guest count, location, bridal party size, etc., and determine if their vision is similar to past events, and what kind of costs they might incur.

There are traditional and etiquette guidelines that some follow, where the bride’s family pays for the ceremony, reception, wedding gown and all the vendors involved with that guest experience. The groom’s family has traditionally paid for the rehearsal dinner, flowers and sometimes the expenses that occur with out of town family travel. Modern couples, however, typically pool their resources to pay for their wedding sometimes equally, or a combination of the couple’s families and the couple themselves. With the median age of brides now 29, many couples are well in to their careers and earning good money and don’t have the dated expectation of mom and dad covering the entire wedding. Sadly, statistics show that most newly married couples will acquire within five to seven years the same lifestyle of their parents that took 30 years to build. Also sobering is the fact that the combined national average income per couple is $47K per year. Altogether it is creating a generation that is starting their new lives…wedding poor.

Establishing a realistic financial plan, or a “financial blueprint,” should be determined before getting too deep into the planning journey. It’s important to use local statistics for projections, as the cost of a wedding in Southern California is completely different than in Kansas.

STUDIO EMP

You’re engaged! Congratulations! This is the day that you have been dreaming about since you were a little girl. Now that you’re shaping the dream, you may be coming to terms with the sticker shock of how much things really cost.

Somewhere inside you, you could even be asking, “How in the world are we going to pay for this?”

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The Budget Be honest about a bottom line budget, if the bottom line is $65K, then work your line items based on that $65K. Guest List Determine how many people you plan to attend. If it’s 150, then you have approximately $433.33 per person to spend.

Venue & Catering Plug in the big number of your catering and location, or food and beverage with tax, service charge and gratuity. That could be $32K of your $65K right there.

Photographer A range of $3800 to $5800 seems to be the sweet spot right now.

Video Depending if you want an MTV style video or a simple documentary of your day, $1500 to $2000 is a good projection.

Music This can really kick your budget out of whack. A DJ can range from $1200 to $2500 for four hours, while a band can start at $3500 to $15000 for a 5-7 piece band for four hours.

Bakery $7 to $9 per person is a good formula.

Clergy Expect to pay $400 to $700, depending on whether they attend rehearsal.

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In the end, be honest with yourself, your fiancée and families. The last thing anyone wants to do is be wedding poor when you are just starting your lives together. Remember, a wedding is an expression of your life together as a married couple, so should your wedding budget. Be creative, be willing to bend, and even anticipate giving up some things in the journey that really don’t mean anything in 20 years. There are no rules, only choices! So pull out your excel sheet now, plug in your bottom line, and be willing to utilize these formulas above to see if you’re on target. Good luck and cheers to happy planning!

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Stationery A solid formula is to project the cost around sets. If you have 150 people, you may have only 75 sets. To get a decent save-the-date, formal invitation, RSVP card and escort cards, estimate minimum $25 per set plus postage.

Décor This is the big monster that everyone is afraid of, because you’re never quite sure where this trail might lead you. Start with the basics.

Dance Floor Can you utilize the in-house option? Otherwise, a seamless dance floor runs $700 to $3500.

Chairs Again, always look at the included in-house option first.

There is a wide range of chairs and chair covers for rent that range from under $3 to $15.

Linens Options are endless and range from $18 to $80 per table linen.

Flowers This is where it can get super tricky. Always explore a florist that may have your vase, trees or décor option in their existing arsenal. There will be a lot less cost passed on to you if they don’t have to sub-rent a portion or all the items. A good coordinator knows her florists’ styles and even their inventory, and can help guide a client to someone who can not only deliver creatively but financially. A basic formula of $45 per person could be used to establish a base line budget. Of course, the types of flowers and whether they are in season will impact that number. If you are drawn to exotics like orchids instead of roses, there may be a higher initial projection than this baseline formula.

Rentals If considering lounge furniture, hedging, kitchen needs, etc. consider shopping around to compare these items to see who might offer your style of items at the best price.

Lighting Lighting is the “insurance policy” for your flowers. There are two popular lighting techniques. Pin spots illuminate the centerpieces, and run $12 to $25 each, while up lights enhance architectural features of a space and are typically $18 to $35, both depending on the watts and gels to create color in that space. Many couples opt for a “gobo” that is created from a signature monogram or initials, and is projected on the dance floor or wall, and can range from $125 to $250 for a custom one.

Hair and Makeup Expect to pay $250 to $450 for the bride only.

Photo Booth This can vary greatly from $500 to $2500 for a four-hour block.

Candy Bar Four to six elements can range from $500 to $900.

Cigar Roller Estimate $600 for 60 pieces.

Coordinator Last but not least, like most everything, you get what you pay for. A solid “day of” coordinator will start at $2000. A medium to full-service package can range from $2500 to $10000, depending on the type of services you want.

A good coordinator should be worth their weight in gold by saving you money with their savvy negotiating skills, by the money you save in time, and by providing the assurance of a good night’s sleep.

SAMPLE BUDGET Catering Location/Ceremony Photographer Videographer Ceremony & Cocktail DJ Reception Music ( 5 Piece) Bakery Stationery Florist Linens Chairs Lighting: Pin Spots & Up-Lights Rentals: Lounge Furniture Clergy Bride's Hair & Makeup Bride & Groom Car Planner & Designer Price Per Person

QTY PRICE PER TOTAL DUE $32,000 150 $1,000 $4,600 $1,500 $1,200 $3,500 $7 $1,050 150 $1,875 75 $25 $6,750 150 $45 $800 17 $50 $750 150 $5 $1,200 17 $35 $2,000 $500 $350 $425 $5,500 $65,000 $433

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VIDEO: Same-day-edit is incredibly cool. While watching the video during dinner, the couple and their guests can travel in time together, starting with the prepareations for their special day.

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FASHION: Feel pretty in pink this year with gorgeous shades of pink wedding dresses!

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THE REVEAL:

It makes for REALLY GOOD video highlights; it saves time to get the majority of your wedding photos finished prior to the ceremony, and then you can actually participate in the cocktail hour with your guests; it takes some of the edge off before walking down the aisle; it gives you a little time alone to reflect together on your love and really acknowledge why you’re getting married in the first place. Say YES to the reveal!!!

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Photography: Make thoughtful, deliberate choices about the location you pick for

Fashion: Grey is the new black in tuxedos!

your engagement shoot in order to complement your hobbies and combined interests.

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FLOWER TREND:

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Cocktails: Try a non-alcoholic lemonade bar where the guests can choose from several different kinds of lemonades and even mix and match.

BOLD, BOLD and BOLD!

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VIDEO: A wedding video done by a true

professional is priceless when you look back in years to come and you can recap your entire wedding in 5 fabulous minutes!

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Love it: Chiavari, ghost and high back chairs Over it: Chair covers with sashes!

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TRADITION: Write your own vows. It is always so much more meaningful and touching to hear your own words and feelings opposed to repeating them after your officiant.

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COCKTAILS:

Go ORGANIC! Making cocktails with organic fruits and herbs is refreshing and delicious!

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FASHION: Old slip dresses have received Wow Factor: To say thank you to your guests, write personal an update with new fabulous sleeves! thank you notes to each guest and place it at their seat to read when they sit down for dinner.

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DÉCOR: Mix it up with vintage furniture and a touch of modern trends. Try a new classic look using Old Hollywood details and mixing it with stylish lounge furniture and colors that pop!

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DÉCOR: Add style to your tables inexpensively by upgrading one piece of your place setting, maybe an antique salad plate or a colorful charger .

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FASHION: Mismatched bridesmaid dresses in the same hue but different styles and fabrics make for happy bridesmaids and FOOD: Stations are a hit! Hot cocoa and gorgeous pictures.

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COCKTAILS: Create an after dinner dessert wine station for when the cake is served.

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Technology: Pinterest is an amazingly useful tool in sharing your

station for a hot summer wedding, any kind of desserts stations, the list goes on and on!

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Color: Try different color combinations like blue, green and

boards, likes and ideas with your wedding and floral designer.

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red, but keep it in the same hue to pull it all together.

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�rand ideas FASHION: Don’t be afraid to look sexy and elegant on your big day! Choose dainty embellishments, breath-taking backs and elegant sleeves.

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THE REVEAL: Having the reveal moment between the bride and groom before the ceremony is one thing and seeing the bride walking down the aisle is another. Each time feels different, just like your first date is one and the first kiss is another.

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FASHION: Add a touch of gold to your wedding dress with metallic embellishments.

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Music & Entertainment: Synchronized live instruments and DJ makes for the most amazing

entertainment experience!

Décor: Use inside furniture SHARIBELLA EVENTS sharibella.com outside to give a homey and FOOD: Asian stir fry bars, complete with a welcome feel. personalized fortune cookie, are fun and delicious.

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COCKTAILS: Bottoms up! Stations are not just for food; try having several beverage stations to help quench your guests’ thirst.

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Theme Wedding: Try a progressive wedding that takes guests through three chapters and locations.

FLOWERS: Use an array of mercury, milk glass, crystal and unusual shapes to display a menu of flowers for a more interesting and less predictable room .BELLA VITA EVENTS bellavitaevents.com

The Reveal: The “first look” may be one of the only special moments

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on your wedding day that you two have alone together.

DÉCOR: Be creative and make it personalized! One bride and her mother spent one year folding origami cranes as a symbol of good luck. They were hung from a structure and created one of the most beautiful ceremony settings.

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COCKTAILS: Create separate beverage stations for the bride and groom: perhaps a mico-brew from the groom’s home town and the bride’s favorite drink.

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FASHION: Beaded bridal gowns and dramatic veils a la The Great Gatsby are stylish and beautiful.

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Technology:Stick to one or two websites that you love, and pick specific

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Food: Drive in dessert with a fun food

truck. Surprise your guests with something unusual like dessert pizza.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: CELEBRATIONS BY NYFC The wedding celebration is the most important dinner party of your life. It’s rare to break bread amongst all of your friends and family together in one place. The menu you choose to serve becomes a part of the day’s story, not only for you as a couple but for the loved ones sharing in your special day. This is a meal you don’t want anyone to forget.

“It’s all in the planning,” says Jim Wharton, of New York Food Company. “The food is the heart and soul of any gathering. If you can think it, we can make it happen.”

New York Food Company is one of Southern California’s top catering and special event firms, best known for their oceanfront wedding locations, La Venta in Palos Verdes, and Verandas in Manhattan Beach. While they are all about the food, NYFC takes a different approach and boasts a team of designers (not sales consultants) who help cultivate and customize a menu specifically for you, but consider the style and aesthetic of your dishes and food displays.

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brand that is not exclusive to any property, and can go to any location, of any size, and do everything for you. From creating mouthwatering cuisine, designing food stations, hosting the bar with craft cocktails (as they hold a liquor license) to servicing the event with personnel, Celebrations by NYFC will also take care of all the details, like linens, rentals, lighting, props and décor. No event is too big or too small as their all-inclusive philosophy makes it easy for you to have everything handled under one-roof.

“Planning ahead is key,” advises Wharton.

“Often times, couples start to get scared about their budget, but having a game plan in advance can alleviate any unforeseen costs. Your food doesn’t have to be expensive if you think ahead.”

Weddings today can easily turn into multiday events from the rehearsal dinner to the day-after-brunch with friends and family traveling from out of town. Celebrations by NYFC can help transition your food from one day to the next and even create new gourmet dishes from wedding day leftovers.

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“The wedding day goes by so fast,” expresses Wharton, “You will want to enjoy every minute of it surrounded by your loved ones, gathered around a table in celebration. Those are the memories we make with food.”

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Ceremony is proud to introduce the following Great List of top-notch, highly-respected wedding consultants in Los Angeles. The wedding consultants featured here are Ceremony advertisers based solely on the very limited and special invitation by Ceremony. Each has a unique touch to plan only the finest weddings and events.

Deborah James

Michelle Tu Debbie Liaw Beverley Peterson

Bianca Silvia Porrino W.

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Deborah James is one of the most respected event producers in the U.S. She possesses a ‘big picture’ perspective honed from years of success as a producer and performer in the music, television and film industry. She has a meticulous eye for detail and she’s renowned for her gracious, professional demeanor. Deborah has received numerous industry accolades, and has been featured in numerous publications. Bella Vita means beautiful life, and that’s what Deborah and her talented team manage to evoke in every event. From weddings to intimate soirées, celebrations planned by Deborah have a grace and flair that colleagues and clients describe as flawless. ABC, NACE, ISES and IWCA member.

Aquafuzion is an innovative leader in the event planning industry. With their skilled, resourceful team of stylish planners, they fashion unforgettable and within budget, one-of-a-kind weddings. Unique floral and intricate invitations are created exclusively by the Aquafuzion design team. This one stop licensed and insured planning company captures the complete essence of your wedding wish, “to be the VIP guest of your very own wedding”. The three main planners, Debbie, Michelle and Beverley are members of ABC. With over 12 years of experience in the wedding and events industry, they are known for their culturally diverse backgrounds and creative designs.

Please contact the Aquafuzion team to set up a complimentary consultation.

Bianca Silvia Porrino W. is originally from the beautiful region of Alba, Italy and speaks fluent Italian, English and Spanish. Since 2000, she has been coordinating weddings and events of all sizes around the world, and has lived and worked in London, San Francisco, Italy and San Diego. She has worked with many couples as well as world-renowned organizations: Hyatt Regency, Bath and Body Works, Hotel Barbabuc, and Langa Turismo. Bianca Weddings provide full service wedding planning and production with packages available for day of events to complete coordination. It is Bianca’s deepest passion to design and plan every single detail and follow through the entire process for beautifully executed weddings and memorable experiences.

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Renea Martoff

Lisa Kahn

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Grace Song

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Charis Events & Design is a full-scale event production company based in Southern California.

With over a decade of experience in the industry, Grace has gained the respect as an event producer nationwide. Showcasing her talent in an array of events and fashions shows during Fashion Week, she understands that successful productions are the culmination of stunning visuals, creativity and flawless execution. Conceptualizing one-of-a-kind events to reflect the essence of each client’s personality and lifestyle is what drives Grace and her team to produce and oversee all elements from start to finish, ensuring the vision comes to life seamlessly. Grace associates with ABC, ISES, Event Planners Forum, and Fashion Group International.

Sharibella Events has been changing the lives of couples nationwide since 1996. As owner and director, S. Renea Martoff, is the mastermind behind some of the most beautiful and eloquent weddings produced by her company. Renea’s out-of-box creativity and attention to detail is what raises the bar for extraordinary event planning by her and her design team. Previously the co-owner of J & R Events, “The Ultimate Event Planners”, Renea Martoff has always been able to bring her clients vision to life. Anything from custom invitations, place cards, rentals, designing event layouts, floral design, custom creating a themed event, and full–service wedding planning, Renea and her team have always created MAGIC and ‘Simply Beautiful’ events, hence the name Sharibella.

Lisa Kahn believes that every client is unique and treats each event with the affection and attention to detail that it deserves. As an accomplished advertising account manager, working with some of the top art galleries in New York and Los Angeles, Lisa Kahn’s expertise is in the understanding of the many seamless details required to create a successful and glamorous event. With a Bachelors degree in psychology and art history from NYU, she understands her client’s wishes, anticipates their needs and turns their wedding vision into an aesthetically beautiful reality. This, along with Lisa’s strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and fun sense of humor, make working with her an undeniable pleasure.

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You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine Just own the night like the 4th of July 'Cause baby, you're a firework Come on, show 'em what you're worth Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh As you shoot across the sky Baby, you're a firework Come on, let your colors burst Make 'em go, oh, oh, oh You're gonna leave 'em falling down “Firework� By Katy Perry

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celebration locations The diversity of California’s countless venues is here at your fingertips. With a myriad of offerings, from historical landmarks to hidden city nooks, you will find the perfect wedding backdrop in this Great List of Southern California and destination venues.

park hyatt aviara Carlsbad

With its airy oceanfront terrace and striking regal ballroom, the resort promises lavishness and romance. { 1000 guests max }

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verandas

callaway vineyard & winery

Manhattan Beach

Endless stretches of vineyards create a serene and romantic backdrop. { 250 guests max }

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the riviera country club Pacific Palisades

Positioned in front of the Santa Monica foothills, this internationally renowned golf course offers glamour, beauty and a sense of history. { 500 guests max }

franciscan gardens

San Juan Capistrano Share your first dance as husband and wife under the stars in the rose garden at this charming wedding venue. { 200 guests max }

rccla.com

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disney’s fairy tale weddings Anaheim

A dream is a wish your heart makes and whether your wish is for a wedding that's classically elegant or distinctly Disney, there is a venue that will make your dreams come true. {2000 guests max}

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Temecula

The Cape Cod style venue overlooks thriving gardens, koi ponds and the Pacific Ocean. { 250 guests max }

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celebration locations westin st. francis San Francisco

Located in the heart of Union Square, this exceptional landmark hotel will transform your special day into a one-of-a-kind celebration that is both modern and timeless. { 250 guests max }

luxury estate weddings Southern California

Magnificent private estates of extraordinary grandeur set in Malibu, Orange County, Palm Springs and San Diego. { max guests varies }

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rancho las lomas Silverado

Set amidst manicured botanical and zoological gardens, this California ranch offers a colorful and unique atmosphere. { 400 guests max }

Let your imagination run wild at this brand new event space, which can be tailored to create your perfect wedding day. { 350 guests max }

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the lodge at torrey pines La Jolla

A historical craftsman property situated on La Jolla's coastline with panoramic views of world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course, this is a setting unlike any other. { 220 guests max }

lodgetorreypines.com

terranea resort

Rancho Palos Verdes Perched on 102 acres of oceanfront, walk down the aisle inches from the Pacific and exchange vows with the horizon as your altar. { 900 guests max }

terranea.com

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rancho las lomas is one of the most elegant wedding locations in america. this restored early california rancho offers a private and intimate atmosphere, surrounded by an exquisitely manicured botanical and zoological garden. we welcome you to visit our special location.

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aliso viejo conference center Aliso Viejo

st. regis monarch beach

Breathtaking views of Saddleback Valley, lush greens and boundless rolling hills top off exceptional in-house cuisine and impeccable service. { 300 guests max }

Dana Point

Luxury at its finest describes this resort with stunning oceanfront views and unparalleled facilities that will captivate fortunate guests. { 900 guests max }

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san diego, marina del rey, long beach, newport beach Set sail to celebrate your nuptials with a wedding reception on the water or tie the knot in an intimate ceremony performed by the captain. { 1000 guests max }

electra cruises

Newport Beach Private and lavish yachts are designed to match your personal style and theme. { 325 guests max }

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pala mesa resort Fallbrook

Private gardens, scenic mountain views and 30-foot waterfalls create a beautiful surrounding for your wedding day. { 300 guests max }

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pala casino spa resort Pala

Storybook lawns and gardens with views of Palomar Mountain serve as scenic and secluded ceremony settings. { 500 guests max }

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the beachcomber cafe Crystal Cove

Tucked away in the Historic District, The Beachcomber CafÊ’s multiple event sites with panoramic waterfront views present unlimited possibilities. { 200 guests max }

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celebration locations talega golf club San Clemente Spanish archways, lush landscaping, courtyard, waterfalls and unique underground tunnels make a picturesque setting for a ceremony and reception. { 200 guests max }

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center club

Costa Mesa

westin gaslamp

Experience an incredible, unparalleled private club atmosphere that will be the perfect backdrop for the most memorable event of your life. { 250 guests max }

San Diego Located in the heart of downtown San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, this modern and sophisticated property is the perfect urban retreat. { 500 guests max }

center-club.com

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casa real at ruby hill winery four seasons westlake village Westlake Village

With its waterfall lawns, stately ballrooms and even a Chinese pagoda, this hotel provides an array of beautiful backdrops. { 900 guests max }

Pleasanton

A Mediterranean villa in the picturesque Livermore Valley Wine Country features lavish locations for any occasion seeking oldworld luxury.

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five crowns

Corona Del Mar

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hyatt regency huntington beach Huntington Beach

Elegant courtyards and grand ballrooms fill the resort, which is encompassed by the dazzling Pacific. { 400 guests max }

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Inspired by a traditional English country inn, this lovely spot will provide a romantic backdrop for your most important occasion. { 100 guests max }

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celebration locations coto de caza golf & racquet club Coto de Caza

The country club is host to several romantic backdrops, cascading waterfalls, natural terrains and an endless sea of green golf course. { 300 guests max }

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Los Angeles Downtown The tranquil Kyoto Garden offers a unique venue for romantic weddings in the city. { 300 guests max }

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la venta

The beautifully restored 1920s Spanish villa is a historical landmark on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. { 250 guests max }

laventa.com

the crosby at rancho santa fe San Diego

The lush greenery of the golf course wraps around this venue’s spacious clubhouse. { 180 guests max }

omni san diego hotel San Diego

This venue takes advantage of its prime location in the heart of Downtown San Diego with open-air terraces that take in exciting 360-degree views of the city. { 550 guests max }

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the ebell of los angeles Los Angeles

Indulge in Hollywood decadence at this landmark location, known for its regal courtyard and dining venues. { 300 guests max }

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We’ll help you create a memorable experience that will leave your guests speechless!

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the dana on mission bay San Diego

This hotel and marina offers waterfront views of Mission Bay in the middle of a tropical setting. { 300 guests max }

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the richard nixon library Yorba Linda

Sculptured gardens and reflecting pools highlight the landscape, while inside you will find a faithful replica of the White House East Room with stunning crystal chandeliers. { 500 guests max }

nixonlibraryevents.com

aquarium of the pacific Long Beach

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orfila vineyards Escondido

A spacious permanent tent housed on the lush San Pasqual agricultural preserve provides idyllic vistas of a quaint rose garden and grape arbors. { 350 guests max }

orfila.com

balboa bay resort Newport Beach Serving as the only luxury waterfront hotel in Newport Beach, the California coastal resort provides stunning waterfront views. { 450 guests max }

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serra plaza

San Juan Capistrano The old world meets the new at this open air plaza complete with fountains, clay pots and arches. { 450 guests max }

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laguna cliffs marriott resort & spa Laguna Beach

Among the magnificent cliffs of the Pacific Coast in Dana Point, this oceanfront resort’s enchanting Victorian-style setting is perfect for romantic celebrations. { 700 guests max }

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The breathtaking Blue Cavern exhibit anchors the Great Hall to create a majestic aura for gatherings large or small. The intimate CafĂŠ Scuba, with its sunset views, overlooks the Seal and Sea Lion exhibit and Lorikeet Forest. { 550 guests max }

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quail lodge & golf club Carmel

The stunning scenery of Carmel Valley provides both an ideal setting and quiet country club atmosphere for your celebration. { 600 guests max }

quaillodge.com

the waterfront beach resort, a hilton hotel Huntington Beach

Get a taste of California with endless views of the Pacific Ocean and serene white sand beaches. { 350 guests max }

waterfrontresort.com

summit house Fullerton

This Old English Tudor Manor fascinates with incredible views of the countryside, impeccable service and masterful cuisine. { 250 guests max }

summithouseweddings.com

aliso viejo country club Nestled in one of the newest coastal hill communities, this country club welcomes a special event setting that serves up memorable celebrations of all kinds. { 130 guests max }

alisogolf.com

seven4one

Laguna Beach Not only is this chic boutique hotel steps away from the Pacific Ocean, on your wedding day it is completely your own to celebrate in privacy as well as style. { 100 guests max }

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Claremont

Located in the hills of Claremont, this historic theatre sets the stage for your forever to begin. { 350 guests max }

chantrellescatering.com

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hotel laguna

Laguna Beach

With its own private beach, the Spanishinspired hotel offers an array of oceanfront ceremony sites. { 200 guests max }

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intercontinental los angeles century city Beverly Hills

Our newly renovated ballroom with extensive LED lighting truly transforms the room to fit your wedding, not the other way around. { 400 guests max }

intercontinentallosangeles.com

ponte family estate winery Temecula

In the heart of Temecula Valley Wine Country, this location is home to winding vineyards and a 180-degree view of Palomar Mountain. { 300 guests max }

hyatt regency mission bay

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San Diego

A unique and picturesque wedding site that will have the bride beaming and your guests staying to enjoy the surroundings until the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean. { 450 guests max }

casino san clemente

missionbay.hyatt.com

An iconic event space in the heart of San Clemente with a history of music and dancing is the ultimate location to celebrate your vows. { 375 guests max }

thecasinosanclemente.com

carmel mountain ranch country club

the clubhouse at peacock gap

The hills are alive at this country club, which is home to a spacious terrace room overlooking the mountains. { 200 guests max }

This brand new clubhouse offers timeless architecture, gorgeous views of south Marin County and sets a new standard for modern elegance. { 1,300 guests max }

San Diego

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San Rafael

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Located on the scenic back bay of Morro Bay, the cozy inn features fifteen theme suites with fireplaces and excellent bay views.

THE PERFECT CLASSIC WEDDING CAR

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Vintage-styled weddings continue to prevail, and what better way to fashion your ride and provide a beautiful photo-op backdrop than by including a vintage limo! To ensure you find your perfect wedding car, professional chauffeur, and elegant service details at an affordable price, follow these tips.

Trust Select a limo company that is trustworthy, licensed and insured. A majority of the vintage limo companies in Southern California are operating without a PUC limousine license and valid limousine insurance. Booking a limousine that does not have limousine insurance will leave you jointly liable if there was an accident, so be sure to request a copy of their limousine insurance and license.

Quality Inspect the wedding car in person before booking it. Many cars don’t look nearly as nice in person as they do on web sites. A vintage wedding car should always be mechanically safe and sound. It should have air conditioning that actually works.

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Punctuality Being late is the number one complaint against limo companies. Choose a company with an on time guarantee that will email you in advance, the name and cell number of the driver and when he is leaving for your event.

Reputation Choose a company with a stellar reputation and with at least an “A” rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Select a company that has excellent testimonials about its vehicles and service, and references to match.

Pricing Request an “all inclusive” price quote. Hidden fees may include sales tax, refueling charges, license fees, or PUC fees. Be aware of how the company charges for overtime. Avoid those that have overtime surcharge rates or round everything to the nearest hour, and select a company that has a price match policy.

Memories Selecting the perfect classic wedding car will be a big hit of your wedding and will provide fabulous photographs and video that you will cherish forever.

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A TASTE OF 24 CARROTS 24carrots.com

Without considering any budget, suggest three courses for a couple to serve at their wedding?

A seasonal salad with the freshest farmer’s market fruit and vegetables will ensure a unique start with bold flavors. In the summer, use your favorite fruit, and in the fall, persimmons or pomegranates. This will also give you a chance to add a personal touch to your menu. Next up, a surf-n-turf to satisfy both the meat and fish taste buds. To top everything off, a warm salted caramel bread pudding, because soufflés are so last season.

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Advice on serving family style, sit-down dinner, or food stations?

More and more couples are loving the idea of food stations, because of the ability to customize and add interaction between chefs and guests. With most of our food stations, guests have a choice in toppings, add-ons, etc. Sit-down dinners are more traditional, while family style dining can provide the rustic, farmhouse feel. Keep in mind that with family style dining, you’ll need larger tables, and the space required for the food will take away from décor space.

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What are some new ideas for late night snacks or to-go treats?

For late night snacks, we love doing a take on street food: - Mini gourmet turkey dogs with gruyere, caramelized onions, corn relish, and a roasted garlic mustard - Garlic herb parmesan pretzels with assorted dipping sauces - Grilled flatbreads Our s’more boxes are great to-go treats for guests to continue the fun when they get home.

What is the best way for a couple to stretch their budget and still impress their guests with their menu?

Instead of going for a traditional cake, a mini dessert buffet can provide a wide variety of options, save money, and look more abundant.

Vegan, vegetarian, paleo, sugar-free: how do you address options for diet constrictions for guests?

We work with couples to accommodate any and all dietary restrictions, to ensure that every single guest’s needs are met.

Can you suggest a rehearsal dinner or bridal shower catering concept?

For bridal showers, we love to keep things light and fun, so our favorite concept is brunch. We include sweet and savory favorites, along with a mandatory build-your-own bellini bar.

For rehearsal dinners, we love different chef-attended food stations, from a beef carving station, to an alternative taco bar, to a sweet and savory crepe station.

STUDIO EMP

What is the most mouthwatering catering menu you created this year?

We absolutely love summer berries, and were delighted to create a menu, both sweet and savory around this theme. From berry tarts, crepes, and macarons, to berry sauces and pairings with cheese. The vibrant colors of the food coordinated beautifully with the berry tones in the décor and flowers.

What is your most unique amuse-bouche?

Baklava chicken lollipops with honey and pistachio.

JEN O’SULLIVAN

Name two food and drink pairings?

Mini kobe beef sliders paired with mini coca-cola bottles.

Beignets paired with mexican hot chocolate.

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The silence of a lazy office day was broken in a wave of urgent puppy hysteria well before the knock on my door. Cooper’s favorite Fed Ex driver was standing at the doorstep holding two dog treats. I was just the superfluous presence that accepted the overstuffed package and Cooper escorted the driver back out to his truck.

Do you remember the television show “Mission Impossible”? Each episode began in an iconic way with a similar package being delivered and once the assignment inside had been read, the package would self destroy itself leading to the shows theme song.

Despite my best attempts, I still haven’t scored a theme song and my package will only ‘self destruct’ once Cooper hears the bubble wrap pop. Other than that, it’s just like the show.

I laid the envelope down on the office floor and just savored that brief moment before the dog returned. I can only imagine the joy a parent feels as their baby lies down to nap.

Once the coffee table is removed and the carpet a map of the showroom floor. La Tavola Linens was introducing their new line of rental linens and I studied each linen sample as if I was a psychic reading into someone’s palm.

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floor just as the showroom will be configured and take in the mosaic slowly… allowing every nuance to incubate organically in my mind.

Like a fine wine, I allow each linen swatch to breathe before I take the first taste. I love to feel the colors as texture and the prints as canvasses. Flowers, textures and color become a mélange passing through my inner eye and as I created each individual table’s floral menu, my first inclination was to allow the linen to make its statement.

My process for convention work is the same as the process I employ to wedding requests. Usually, an introductory wedding email and the corresponding “inspiration” images have the same effect as the La Tavola delivery. I open the bride’s attachments and breathe in her imagery slowly. Every bride has a unique signature and it is my privilege to extract that continuity from her inspirations.

Even after the communication with a bride heats up, I slow everything down occasionally to drink in the big picture of each event. Weddings should reflect the bride’s personal aesthetic and it is one of the only processes in life that demand my patience. That patience allows every aspect of a wedding an immaculate focus… there are no short cuts to perfection.

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GLAMOROUS

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LOVE NOTE The understated colors of nature – ivory, green and blue – were accentuated by magenta flowers, Dana’s shoes and even her lipstick!

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VENDOR LOVE dapper i�ages

dapperimages.com [photography] [venue | cake | catering | linens] twin oaks wedding estate [floral design] jerri disney [entertainment] dj trust [bridal shoes | bridesmaid shoes] fergie footwear [entertainment] eric torres [stationery] love vs. design [favors] the knot wedding shop [cake] becky nutter [transportation] dp limobus [gown design | hairpiece | veil] panache [bridal jewelry] stella & dot [makeup] ronit shapow [hair] jason media [bridesmaid dresses] watters & watters [formalwear] john varvatos [mothers’ dresses] st. john [flower girls dresses] pink princess

LOVE STORY After

Dana

and

Ryan

met

during

a

skateboarding event in LA, they would often run into each other in Newport Beach. But, what started as a friendship quickly turned into love, and while celebrating the holidays with family, Ryan asked Dana to be his wife.

LOVE LINKS Vendors links and more photos of this real wedding appearing in 2014 on

CeremonyBlog.com

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LOVE NOTE After their first look, being able to stop and appreciate their day, the gorgeous floral designs and the toasts from friends and family was more than they had ever dreamed.

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VENDOR LOVE bella vita events

bellavitaevents.com [wedding consultant]

four seasons hotel, westlake village

fourseasons.com/westlakevillage/weddings [venue | catering | cake | wedding night hotel]

classic party rentals classicpartyrentals.com [rentals]

[photography] triplecord photography [floral design] the hidden garden [linen] la tavola linen [rentals] barker dĂŠcor service, polite in public [lighting] images by lighting [stationery | favors] proskalo [ceremony entertainment] city connection

LOVE STORY Since meeting for the first time in the seventh grade, Jena and Clarke knew they were made for each other and that they would never part. But, that did not stop Jena from being surprised after she returned home from work to find Clarke, down on one knee, with roses, candles and soft music playing in the background, waiting to ask her to be his wife.

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LOVE NOTE Karen and Jerry’s fairytale garden fete was softly detailed and adorned with origami birds and sweet birdcage centerpieces.

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su��it �ouse restaura�t summithouseweddings.com [venue]

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LOVE STORY Karen and Jerry exchanged emails and a few phone calls before they met in person, but when they finally met, it was truly love at first sight. And, although Jerry had never before cooked for Karen, for their special evening he prepared an elaborate three-course

meal

and

set

a

candlelit

table before asking Karen to be his wife.

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LOVE NOTE As the sun set that day, Keturah and Bruce reflected on every flawless moment and looked forward to the many happy anniversaries in the future.

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LOVE STORY Bruce whisked Keturah off to Paris to visit one of the most romantic, enchanting cities in the world. What Keturah did not expect was that she would soon be celebrating one of the happiest moments in her life. Bruce packed a basket of goodies, some Dom Perignon and a sparkling diamond ring, guided Keturah to a secluded area on the lawn, got down on one knee and asked her to be his wife.

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LOVE STORY Tony thought that it would be impossible to surprise Pinita when asking her to marry him and spent her birthday trying to hide the ring in his pocket. Throughout the day Pinita repeatedly touched his pockets and Tony was left thinking that she was on to his plans. But, when he finally got down on one knee, the smile on Pinita’s face told him that she never suspected a thing.

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LOVE STORY Both Stacy and Jason love hiking in Northern California, so when Jason proposed he took Stacy to Muir Woods where they walked among the gigantic redwood trees. Jason had intended to ask Stacy to marry him on one of the bridges crossing a stream, but they were all crowded with tourists. So, Jason took Stacy on a nearly three-hour hike to Van Wyck Meadow where he asked her to be his wife. Stacy likes to say that she really had to work for her ring.

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The favorite moment of their elegant, seaside wedding was executing a well-rehearsed first dance of rumba, tango and cha cha and even including a costume change to the surprise of their guests.

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LOVE STORY Ramona and James were introduced by a mutual friend at a masquerade ball in Manhattan,

New

York.

James

quickly

discovered she was no ordinary girl. She had the drive and ambition he had been seeking, with a warm heart and was beautiful as well.

It wasn’t long before they were infatuated with each other and getting to know one another.

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LOVE STORY What began as a high school surfing date finally came together during a family trip to Alisal Ranch Resort. Having dated for over six years and spending much of their relationship long distance, Brad found the ideal spot to ask April to be his wife. Asking family to accompany them on an evening hike, Brad took April to “Proposal Point”, got down on one knee and told April he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her.

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A guest favorite was the pie bar, chosen by Sam as a fond memory of her late grandmother.

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t�e w�ite flower bridal boutique thewhiteflower.com [bridal salon]

LOVE STORY This Southern California surfer boy first laid eyes upon our niece and nanny, a small-town farm girl from Illinois, while both were studying for college exams at a local Barnes & Noble.

He knew immediately that there would be more study dates in their future. He couldn’t have imagined, however, that five years later he would be marrying her amongst the very evergreens that she had planted with her father and cousin when she was a young girl. Friends and family labored for months preparing the farm for the special event: a corn field was cleared; truckloads of mulch artfully laid; a trellis and dance floor built; twinkling lights strung; wooden signs skillfully carved; plants and fountains abundantly placed; a massive white tent, rentals, a canoe for drinks and even restrooms were brought in; and finally, a parking lot masterfully constructed. On the big day, the bar was set, a cheese vignette created, hay bail seating placed, cocktails hand made, hair styles fashioned, floral arrangements sculpted, images beautifully captured - all by the artful and tireless hands of dozens of friends and family members. It was a scene of community, kindness and togetherness: the exact characteristics of Sam and Matt, a service dog trainer and an Air Force recruiter.

Welcome to our family, Matt. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness together. ~ Amy and Jim

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LOVE NOTE The classic, pastel pinks and purples of the flower girl dresses were seamlessly tied into the flowers that surrounded Kate and Warren on their wedding day.

�ate & wa��e�

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VENDOR LOVE we�floral design studio wenfloral.com [floral design]

[venue] park plaza hotel [photography] taek photography [wedding consultant] chic to chic weddings [lighting] tmm pro [catering] summit event catering [cake] kings hawaiian bakery [videography] fond production [hair | makeup] chiali meng wedding makeup [rentals] etablir [stationery] vista print [favors] little things favors [bridal shoes] badgley mischka [formalwear] vera wang

LOVE STORY Kate and Warren met while studying under the same piano instructor during college.

Both classical pianists, their love of music drew them toward each other,

but their

opposite tastes in just about everything else has kept their relationship fun and exciting.

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STUNNING

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LOVE NOTE

“Marriage is like a space flight to the moon - mostly fun, often exhilarating, sometimes risky, and frequently hard to keep on course.

Most important, it requires careful planning, hard work day and night, consideration, resourcefulness, and many mid-course adjustments.

A good marriage is worth all you have to give."

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VENDOR LOVE bar�et p�otograp�y barnetphotography.com [photography]

�i�ie’s enc�a�ted flori�t nisiesenchanted.com [floral design]

[venue | cake | linens | wedding night hotel] ritz carlton [wedding consultant] events by candice [rentals] chiavari chair rentals [stationery] too chic little shab [ceremony entertainment] blue skies events [reception entertainment | lighting] honored occasions [videography] dove weddings [gown design] alvina valenta [bridal shoes] valentino garavani [hair] design visage

LOVE STORY Although Rich and Tessa grew up only ten miles from each other, they didn’t meet until Tessa’s annual Christmas party four years ago. As soon as he saw Tessa, Richard knew that he wanted to know her and asked her on their first date that night. They soon found out that their parents were all born and raised in Louisiana and like to believe that they were meant to be for generations.

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RADIANCE

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LOVE NOTE Christine and William kept their wedding style clean and classic but their crystal, branch centerpieces and soft green lighting made it feel like they were in a castle deep in the forest.

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VENDOR LOVE c�aris e�e�ts & desi�� charisevents.com [wedding consultant]

[venue | wedding night hotel | catering] millennium biltmore hotel [photography] studio q [floral design] butterfly floral [rentals | lighting] white night design [stationery] color & creation [entertainment] adel music [videography] moka [honeymoon] hawaii [cake] cake studio [bridal salon | hairpiece | veil | bridesmaid dresses | formalwear | flower girls dresses] tomato wedding [bridal jewelry] nadir [bridal shoes] jimmy choo [hair | makeup] audrey hair boutique [mothers’ dresses] the leehwa wedding [engagement ring | wedding rings] christian jewelry

LOVE STORY William chose to propose to Christine on the ferris wheel at Santa Monica Pier and even worked with the attendant to stop the wheel when they were at the highest point. It turned out that the ferris wheel timing was off, and the proposal didn’t go as planned, but it didn’t matter to Christine as she told him “yes!” with all her heart.

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BEGUILING LOVE NOTE The full blush roses of Amber’s lush bouquet accentuated the color of her Vera Wang heels and perfectly complemented their 1920’s themed garden wedding.

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VENDOR LOVE �eorge street p�oto & �ideo georgestreetphoto.com [photography]

classic party re�tals classicpartyrentals.com [rentals]

[wedding consultant] crenshaw christian center [floral design] rolling hills flower mart [stationery] wrapsody wedding invitations [catering] choura events [cake] torrance bakery [entertainment] ed brown and musicians, dj dense [transportation] classic car rentals [gown design] david feldman designer [bridal salon] les habitude boutique [bridal shoes] vera wang [hair | makeup] monique powers [formalwear] woody wilson [engagement ring | wedding rings] monte abramov

LOVE STORY Amber and Darren saw just how well they worked together while planning their wedding.

Though nine months of preparation passed quickly, it only made them fall deeper in love.

During their wedding ceremony, Amber will always cherish the moment that Darren asked their officiant if he could kiss her one more time.

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PERFECTION

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LOVE NOTE Brian took Lauren aside during their reception and, as they stood in the doorway, gazing at their family at friends, they were amazed at how loved they were.

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VENDOR LOVE c�ic productio�� chicproductions.com [wedding consultant]

terra�ea reso�t

terranea.com [venue | catering | wedding night hotel]

t�e registry at bloo�i�gdale’� bloomingdales.com/registry [gift registry]

[photography] purple tree photography [floral design] rolling hills flowers [linens | rentals] town & country [lighting] psav [stationery] sincerely yours diane [cake] cupcakes couture [entertainment] debois entertainment [videography] on tape productions [hair] lux lab

LOVE STORY During Lauren’s busiest time at work, Brian scheduled them to take a sunrise yoga class together. When they arrived at the beach where the class was being held, Brian pulled Lauren over to the water to see the sunrise. As he pulled away from her and she turned to look at him, Lauren saw that Brian was bending down to one knee.

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FANCIFUL

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LOVE NOTE Carolina and Kevin’s day hinted at an unlikely fairy tale with an Alice in Wonderland vibe and included moss with minimal flowers, tea cups and nearly toppling cakes.

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VENDOR LOVE �i� ke��edy p�otograp�er� jimkennedyphotographers.com [photography]

fou�d �i�tage re�tal� foundrentals.com [rentals]

[venue | catering | linens | wedding night hotel] l’ermitage beverly hills [videography] taylored production [wedding consultant] eventfully beautiful [floral design] flower allie [rentals | linens | lighting] bakers party rentals [lighting | entertainment] battleson entertainment [stationery] etsy [cake] blanca urbina [gown design | bridesmaid dresses] vera wang [bridal salon | bridal jewelry | hairpiece | veil] erin cole [bridal shoes] sam edelman [hair | makeup] design visage [bridesmaid dresses | flower girls dresses] etsy [formalwear] klein epstein and parker, h&m, hugo boss [mothers’ dresses] tadashi shoji

LOVE STORY Studying hard during law school left little time for anything else, but somehow Carolina and Kevin found time for each other. Five years after they met, Kevin took Carolina back to where they first spoke and asked her to make his dreams come true and be his wife.

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LOVE NOTE Angela and Roger’s big day was a mash-up of their eclectic styles that complement and highlight their individual, off-beat personalities.

a��ela & �o�e�

DELIGHTFUL

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VENDOR LOVE �e��a� au p�otograp�� hermanau.com [photography]

�e weddi�gs a�d e�e�t� me-weddings.com [wedding consultant]

[venue | catering | linens | rentals] calamigos ranch [floral design] fleuretica [lighting] tmm pro [cake] portos bakery [entertainment] kevin miso [videography] cotton love studios [hair | makeup] grace lin makeup [stationery] vistaprint [favors] st. jude children’s research hospital

LOVE STORY Roger decided to propose to Angela where they officially met at the 8th Street Wine Bar in Greenwich Village, New York. He got her friends to invite her out to the bar, thinking it was a girls' night out. Roger had one of her friends "hint" at some big news, which had Angela rushing downtown to the bar. After walking through the doors, she was surprised to see Roger, who gave her a bouquet of roses, declared his love, and proposed to her, which she tearfully accepted - much to the delight of everyone at the bar.

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LOVE NOTE Sandy and Raffi relished in every moment of their wedding day – from their full floral blooms and steeping cake to their first dance in the clouds.

�a�d� & �affi

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VENDOR LOVE buds a�d bloo�s

budsandbloomsla.com [floral design | wedding consultant]

[ceremony venue] st. garabed armenian apostolic church [reception venue | linens | catering | transportation] deluxe banquet hall [photography] jay jay productions [cake] rafi’s pastry [reception entertainment] dj sevag [videography] arm production [transportation] princess limousine [gown design] san patrick [bridal salon | hairpiece] panache bridal [veil] ibex bridal [bridal jewelry] krizanti jewelry [bridesmaid jewelry | bridesmaid dresses] camille la vie [bridal shoes] kate spade [hair | makeup] fames beauty salon [formalwear] karoza design

LOVE STORY Knowing that Sandy would not want a public proposal, Raffi took her ice skating on the night before Christmas. He waited until the stroke of midnight and, while sitting by a warm fire and sipping some wine, he gave Sandy the Christmas present no one else could, her engagement ring.

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ARTISTIC

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LOVE NOTE The eclectic beauty of the Chuck Jones Center fulfilled Jaclyn and Adams dreams for bright colors, drinks in hands and friends and family filling the dance floor.

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VENDOR LOVE ca�ero� leu�g p�otograp�� cameronleung.com [photography]

c�uck jo�es ce�te� by 24 carrots chuckjonesby24.com [venue]

24 carrots

24carrots.com [catering | rentals]

friar tux s�op friartux.com [formalwear]

[wedding consultant] mele amore events [floral design] sugar branch [cake] christopher garren [ceremony & reception entertainment] premiere events [hair | makeup] vanity belle [wedding night hotel] crowne plaza [lighting] the event company

LOVE STORY Since Jaclyn is Peruvian, a proposal at Machu Picchu was ideal. After a day of hiking around one of the wonders of the world, Adam took Jaclyn to a secluded area of the park. To Jaclyn it felt as though they were the only two people within miles when Adam asked her to be his wife.

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LOVE NOTE In Italy it’s tradition to shower the bride and groom with rice, but as Nadia and Paolo walked from the ceremony together, their guests sent them off with a rain storm of bubbles and rose petals.

�adia & paolo

DESTINED

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VENDOR LOVE bia�ca wedding�

biancaweddings.com [wedding consultant] [ceremony venue] guarene catholic church [reception venue | linens | rentals | lighting | catering | cake] tota virginia restaurant [photography] idea foto [floral design] alba botanica [stationery] zanoletti [gown design] le spose di gio’ [bridal salon] la boutique della sposa [bridal jewelry] damiani [bridal shoes] coccinelle [formalwear] pignatelli [engagement ring | wedding rings] damiani

LOVE STORY Two years ago, Nadia and Paolo were introduced by friends that knew they were meant to be. When Paolo was ready to propose, he planned a romantic Sardinia holiday late in August and asked Nadia to make him the happiest man in the world.

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LOVE NOTE At the last minute, when Kristen needed a new wedding dress, she was rescued by L’ezu who saved the day by creating a custom, backless dress just for her.

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VENDOR LOVE couture e�e�ts

coutureeventsca.com [wedding consultant]

fou�d �i�tage re�tal� foundrentals.com [rentals]

[photography] candice benjamin photography [venue | catering] lakeside golf club [floral design] the little branch [linens] loreanas linens [rentals] minted and vintage, smilebooth [stationery] lala letterpress [cake] doan’s bakery [dessert] snookies cookies, coffee cart [favors] julia baker confections [entertainment] full spectrum music, dj timbo

LOVE STORY Kristen and Kevin will always be grateful to their friends who played matchmakers back in 2010 and introduced them in a pool hall in Hollywood. Not wanting that first night to end, they shared a grilled cheese at a local café and ended the evening with Kevin asking for Kristen’s phone number so that he could text her the name of a song.

As she glanced at her phone, she saw the song title on her screen -

‘you’re perfect.’

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DASHING

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LOVE NOTE Jessica and Sean celebrated one of their favorite moments as they walked down the aisle scattered with pale petals as husband and wife.

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VENDOR LOVE ��aribella e�e�t�

sharibella.com [wedding consultant | stationery | candy bar | favors | rentals | linens]

[photography] william innes photography [venue | catering | wedding night hotel] westin hotel pasadena [floral design] design by ashley [entertainment] fortune entertainment [videography] red swing films [bridal salon] cruz’s bridal [hair | makeup] samantha singer [cake] jill’s cake creations [stationery] wedding paper divas [gown design] maggie sottero, annistion [bridal jewelry] givenchy [bridal shoes] nina [hairpiece | veil] bel aire bridal veil [bridesmaid dresses] bill levkoff

LOVE STORY Jessica and Sean met in April of 2009 after Sean, who is in law enforcement, responded to a call where Jessica was. And, while no one was hurt or arrested, Jessica stole Sean’s heart for good.

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HEARTFELT LOVE NOTE With expansive mountain views, Alisa and Josh’s wedding ceremony needed nothing more than the few scattered flower petals lining the aisle.

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VENDOR LOVE dapper i�ages

dapperimages.com [photography]

po�te fa�ily estate wi�er�

pontewinery.com pontevineyardinn.com [venue | wedding consultant | linens | catering | wedding night hotel]

friar tux s�op friartux.com [formalwear]

[floral design] sweet petals florist [rentals] injoy entertainment [stationery] my lady dye [cake] miss ali’s cake pops [favors] wilton [entertainment] matt commerce [gown design] oleg cassini [bridal salon | bridal shoes | bridesmaid dresses] david’s bridal [hairpiece] le flowers

LOVE STORY For these country fanatics, the ideal spot for a proposal had to be the biggest country music festival in the United States, Stagecoach.

Having been a few times already, Alisa was not expecting a proposal, but Josh had other plans.

He asked Alisa to marry him the first day of the concert and they spent the rest of the weekend celebrating

with

people

that

they

love.

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LUSTROUS

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LOVE NOTE Jenny’s fondest moment of her wedding day was walking into their venue and seeing the magical ceremony space for the first time. It was beyond her fairy tale wedding and she took it all in as she walked along scattered lavender flower petals to say her I do’s.

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VENDOR LOVE square root

squarerootdesigns.com [floral design | rentals | lighting]

�t. regis �o�arc� beac� stregismb.com/ceremony [venue | catering | cake | wedding night hotel]

[photography] couture foto [wedding consultant | candy bar] delicate details [rentals] chiavari chair rentals, crystal creations ice sculpturing, photo booth pro [stationery] creative works designs [ceremony entertainment] peggy skomal [reception entertainment] who’s that dj [videography] envision productions [gown design | veil] vera wang [bridal salon] vera wang on melrose

LOVE STORY What began as a potential business meeting quickly turned into a whirlwind romance with Brian sweeping Jenny off of her feet and using his sweet sense of humor to keep her attention. Jenny waited patiently until their second anniversary celebration in Cabo San Lucas where Brian set up an extravagant dinner complete with a private beach cabana and asked Jenny to be his wife.

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LOVE NOTE Terri and Eric wanted a no-fuss wedding where their guests could be comfortable and achieved this, and more, with their timeless garden wedding.

te��i & e�ic

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VENDOR LOVE jay studio

jay-studio.com [photography] [venue | rentals | linens | lighting | catering] calamigos ranch [ceremony entertainment] bryan nguyen, tina rosario [reception entertainment] retro soul [cake] karina’s cake house [stationery] wedding paper divas [gown design] maggie sottero [bridal shoes] jimmy choo [hair | makeup] kelly zhang [formalwear] hugo boss, h&m [mothers’ dresses] adrianna papell [engagement ring | wedding rings] inta gems [wedding night hotel] westlake hyatt

LOVE STORY Terri first saw Eric when she got on an elevator at work, and after their first eye contact, liked him immediately. And on their wedding day, as Terri saw Eric waiting for her at the end of the aisle, they looked each other in the eye and it was like seeing him for the first time all over again.

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LOVE NOTE Stephanie and Kosta’s grand event was detailed to perfection as they said their vows under a crystal chandelier dripping with flowers.

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VENDOR LOVE aquafuzion

aquafuzion.com [wedding consultant | floral design | lighting | stationery | favors]

[venue | catering | cake] langham huntington hotel [photography] lin & jirsa photography [linens | rentals] t&c rental company [entertainment] elegant music, beer 30 [videography] fond productions [hair | makeup] theresa huang makeup

LOVE STORY The lovely couple met through a mutual friend and they have been in love ever since.

It started with the groom's romantic

proposal that brought them their fairy tale wedding last February. They tied the knot in front of their family, friends, and loved ones, which was all that mattered to the couple.

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HERITAGE

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LOVE NOTE This cherry blossom themed wedding day included bright pink blooms, gold accents and personalized cake toppers to reflect Alison and Jimmy’s personalities.

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VENDOR LOVE aquafuzioďż˝

aquafuzion.com [wedding consultant | floral design | stationery | linens | rentals]

jay studio

jay-studio.com [photography | videography]

friar tux s�op friartux.com [formalwear]

[venue | catering | cake | wedding night hotel] four seasons [lighting] inlight lighting [ceremony entertainment] mallette string quartet [reception entertainment] machs party studio [hair | makeup] grace lin makeup [rentals] gc photobooth, [rehearsal dinner] boccaccio restaurant [gown design] maggie sottero [bridal shoes] badgley mischka

LOVE STORY Alison

was

introduced

to

the

love

of

her life because of the quick instincts of a

co-worker.

Jimmy

would

Knowing be

that

perfect

Alison

and

together,

she

brought them together on a blind date that eventually turned into happily ever after.

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LOVE NOTE An amusing carousel emphasized Jeanette and Joseph's fun side with a touch of warmth and elegance from a stone fireplace.

�ea�ette & �o�ep�

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VENDOR LOVE sam lim studios samlimstudios.com [photography]

t�e registry at bloo�i�gdale’� bloomingdales.com/registry [gift registry]

[venue | catering | linens] calamigos ranch [wedding consultant] serenity events [floral design] stems florist [lighting | reception entertainment] nightlife entertainment [stationery] wedding paper divas [cake] susie’s cakes [ceremony entertainment] festive strings [videography] cloud 9 cinematography [bridal salon | veil] bridal elegance [gown design] allure [bridal shoes] brian atwood [hair | makeup] joyce luck style [formalwear] men’s wearhouse [bridesmaid dresses] banana republic

LOVE STORY When Joseph became an advisor for Jeannette’s tech startup she knew that she had found more than a co-worker. On New Year’s Eve, Joseph took Jeanette up to their rooftop patio and, without flowers or candles, asked her to be his forever and gave her a ring under the stars.

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LOVE NOTE Nestled in the peaceful mountains, surrounded by the sounds of nature and the support of their family and friends, Elizabeth and Scot sweetly said their “I do’s”.

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VENDOR LOVE lu�ury estate weddi�gs & e�e�t� luxuryestateweddings.com [wedding consultant | venue | linens]

t�e registry at bloo�i�gdale’� bloomingdales.com/registry [gift registry]

[photography] todd pellowe weddings, sergey green photography [floral design] petals by xavi [rentals] a1 party [stationery] posh by nida [catering] elegant affair [cake] hansen's bakery [favors] korbel champagne [entertainment] the replicas [gown design] ines di santo [bridal salon] bergdorf goodman [bridal shoes] giuseppe zanotti and charlotte olympia [formalwear] j crew [honeymoon] kauai

LOVE STORY Elizabeth

and

comfortable

Scot

coffee

locked shop

eyes in

at

a

Louisville,

Kentucky, and after a chance meeting a month later, Scot asked Elizabeth to join him at the St. James Art Festival. They spent the next four years falling in love, and when the time was right, Scot took Elizabeth back to their coffee shop and asked her to be his wife.

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SUNSHINY

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VENDOR LOVE �ari�a lo�e p�otograp�� sarinalove.com [photography]

[ceremony venue] santa ynez mission [reception venue] tres hermanas winery [videography] side by side cinema [floral design] erika back [rentals | linens] town and country [ceremony entertainment] lucy zepeda, gregory grimm, martin zepeda [reception entertainment] dj guajiro entertainment [stationery] janet maha [catering] santa barbara best gourmet catering [cake] enjoy cupcakes [favors] discount mugs [gown design | bridal salon | hairpiece | veil] alfred angelo [bridal jewelry] swarovski [bridal shoes] badgley mischka [hair | makeup] the queens bees [bridesmaid dresses] j crew [formalwear] macy’s

LOVE STORY When Leland and Janet joined their running club in Pasadena, both believed that they were only heading out for exercise but found each other instead. Since their first run,

Leland

and

Janet

have

completed

thirteen marathons together and to prepare for their big day, even held a mock wedding after

completing

their

Las

Vegas

race.

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LOVE NOTE A crisp white cermony setting gave way to a dramatic celebration with illuminated vaulted ceilings, elegant décor and dancing through the night.

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VENDOR LOVE fra�k salas

franksalas.com [photography]

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LOVELIEST LOVE NOTE Melissa and Gus’s spring wedding day was flawlessly decorated with pink tulips, candies and cocktails – all accentuating the bride’s fabulous shoes.

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VENDOR LOVE lisa kahn e�e�t�

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LOVE STORY When Melissa and Gus decided to join some friends celebrating a birthday party, they never expected to meet their soul mates.

Yet as fate has it, the sparks flew and they haven’t left each other’s side since. It was during a romantic trip to Napa that Gus asked Melissa to make it official and be his wife.

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BLISSFUL

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LOVE NOTE Fresh scents of lavender filled the air as Clarisa and Kamran said their vows and became husband and wife.

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VENDOR LOVE paper patc� creatio�� paperpatchcreations.com [stationery]

classic party re�tals classicpartyrentals.com [rentals]

[venue] villa sevillano [photography | videography] iris and light [wedding planner] tiffany weddings [floral design] hidden garden [linens] la tavola linen [rentals] rrivre works, revelry event designers [lighting] the lighter side [catering] tres la [cake] the butter end [entertainment] ams entertainment, dj kelly cole [gown design] caprice bridal boutique [bridal shoes] jimmy choo [hair] matt adams hair [bridesmaid dresses] shop joielle [honeymoon] italy, france

LOVE STORY Just when Clarisa decided to stop dating for a while and focus on herself, she met Kamran.

When he asked for a date, she explained that she wasn’t dating but he persevered and asked to hang out as neighbors instead. Fortunately, she quickly agreed because her neighbor, she soon realized, was actually the love of her life.

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LOVE NOTE All of the romance of their day was wrapped up into Ashley and Greg’s flawless first dance as husband and wife.

a��le� & ��e�

ELEGANCE

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VENDOR LOVE albe�t postel art of p�otograp�� albertpostel.com [photography]

[venue] the sephardic [catering] pats catering, bunny gore [videography] envision productions [entertainment] de bois entertainment, entourage [floral design | rentals | linens | lighting] flowers by ramone [cake] eilat bakery

LOVE STORY After having a romantic courtship, Ashley knew that their wedding would have to include

traditional,

tender

touches

like

her bouquet bursting with classic roses.

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ADORABLE LOVE NOTE A sophisticated garden wedding was exactly what Morgan and Isaiah wanted and, surrounded by yellow flowers and lemons and the greens of the trees, they will never forget becoming husband and wife.

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VENDOR LOVE [photography] michelle johnson photography and associates [venue] dove canyon courtyard [linens] signature rentals [florist] 800rosebig [rentals] sterling rentals [catering] tutto fresco [cake] flour and flower designs [videography] the ranch studios [stationery] wedding paper divas [bridal salon | hairpiece | veil] demetrios bride [bridal jewelry] designs by sandra [hair | makeup] ulta salon [bridesmaid dresses | flower girl dresses] david’s bridal [formalwear] jos a bank [wedding rings] ken and daughter jewelers, ben bridge [registries] bed, bath and beyond, crate and barrel [honeymoon] kauai

LOVE STORY Isaiah proposed to Morgan on their two-year anniversary in the very spot where he asked her to be his girlfriend. He had their special location decorated with lights and candles, and their friends were hiding waiting to congratulate them. After he popped the question, Morgan and Isaiah had a romantic dinner then met both of their families at a restaurant to celebrate!

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GLORIOUS

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LOVE NOTE Jessica and Eric’s wedding day was not only beautiful with dripping crystal chandeliers and table arrangements bursting with flowers, it was also a total success as all their guests filled the dance floor and celebrated through the night.

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VENDOR LOVE studio e�p

studioemp.com [photography]

[wedding consultant] alex events, inc. [ceremony venue] our lady of mt. carmel [reception venue] bacara resort & spa [floral design] mark’s garden [linen] resource one, inc. [gown design] vera wang [bridal shoes] christian louboutin [bridesmaid dresses] plum pretty sugar

LOVE STORY Jessica had no idea that Eric was about to propose. He chose a day packed into the middle of busy errands, preparing for a friend’s wedding and a big trip to South Africa to take Jessica to the beach and ask her to be his forever.

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FANTASY LOVE NOTE Dancing with Mickey and Minnie at their “under the sea” celebration was a dream come true for Cathy and Patrick.

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VENDOR LOVE il �are p�otograp�y ilmarephotography.com [photography]

di��ey’s fairy tale weddi�g� & �o�ey�oo�s

disneyweddings.com/california [venue | cake | catering | wedding night hotel | honeymoon resort] [venue] disneyland hotel [wedding consultant | stationery] charmed events group [videography] cotton love studios [floral design] fleuretica [entertainment | lighting] tmm pro [linens] la tavola [gown design] allure couture [hair | makeup] grace lin makeup [bridal jewelry | engagement ring | wedding rings] tiffany & co. [bridal shoes] jimmy choo [hairpiece | veil] shellscapes

LOVE STORY A week before junior year of college, Cathy was antsy with work and wanted to go to Disneyland before classes began but couldn’t find anyone to go with. As fate would have it, friends introduced Cathy and Patrick and their trip to Disney became their first of many dates.

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ENAMORED LOVE NOTE There’s was a tranquil mountainside ceremony with a simple arching altar and organic branches twinkling with lights.

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VENDOR LOVE �arc ray�o�d p�otograp�� marcraymondphotography.com [photography]

[floral design] blooming hills florist [stationery] wedding paper divas [entertainment] entertainment express [gown design] vera wang [bridal salon | bridal jewelry | veil | bridesmaid dresses | flower girls dresses] david’s bridal [bridal shoes] steve madden [hair] kallisto salon & spa [makeup] mac

LOVE STORY When Christine and Nathan were just sixteen years old, they locked eyes at a car show and knew they were meant to be. And, as Christine walked down the wedding aisle, she again found Nathan’s gaze comfortingly upon her.

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PANACHE

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LOVE NOTE A summer in winter medley integrated snow dusted winter tree centerpieces surrounded by summer flowers reflecting how Jennifer and Laurie’s courtship began.

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VENDOR LOVE luna gardens events

lunagardensevents.com [wedding consultant | floral design | linens | lighting]

disney’s fairy tale weddings & honeymoons disneyweddings.com/california [honeymoon]

[photography] georgia yeh photography [catering] la spice [cake] cake divas, joanie and leighs cakes [videography] alumiq productions [catering] la spice catering [ceremony entertainment] jeffrey worthy, hannah shields, ryo yanagitani [reception entertainment] the warm pockets, dj joe sanfelippo, parties on the edge, stacey simon, la flamme rouge [favors] le bonbon la

LOVE STORY On a cold January day while attending graduate school, Laurie asked Jenny to share some coffee and a mud pie. Not wanting their cozy evening to come to an end, Jenny asked Laurie to go for a walk.

Even

with the penetrating chill, their excitement of being near each other made it feel as though it was actually a warm summer night.

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ADORATION

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LOVE NOTE A shabby chic ranch provided the rustic elegance and whimsical ambiance Jennifer and Phillip wanted, and they each added personal touches with details like their savory chocolate bar.

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VENDOR LOVE �e��a� au p�otograp�� hermanau.com [photography]

[venue] saddlerock ranch chateau le dome [wedding consultant] events of love and splendor [floral design] heavenly blooms [linens] la tavola linens [rentals] a rental connection [lighting] lighten up [catering] huntington catering [cake] vanilla bake shop [stationery] wedding paper divas [ceremony entertainment] cameron carlo, tracy santomarco [reception entertainment] red shoe [transportation] la excursions [bridal salon] panace bridal salon [bridesmaid dresses] bcbg [mothers’ dresses] vera wang, bcbg [wedding night hotel] fairmont miramar hotel [videography] dennis lockhart [gown design] marisa [bridal shoes] guiseppe zanotti [makeup] contour fossa [hair] michelle karlie [engagement ring | wedding rings] prime mountings

LOVE STORY Jennifer and Phillip love keeping each other on their toes with their very different professions, hobbies and interests, but when Phillip asked Jennifer to marry him he chose a familiar, comfortable setting – the same bench outside of Rockefeller Center where Jennifer had told him that they were expecting their son, Elliott.

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LOVE NOTE From their twinkling lights and sweet stripes to the overflowing dessert bar, Danielle and Kevin really made their outdoorsy, vintage wedding their own.

da�ielle & �e�i�

TREASURED

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VENDOR LOVE padua �ills

chantrellescatering.com [venue | catering | cake]

friar tux s�op friartux.com [formalwear]

[photography] palos studio [floral design] mfg floral designs & events [entertainment | lighting] entertainment express [stationery] wedding paper divas [candy bar] serina cacciatori [gown design] enzoani [bridal salon | hairpiece | bridal jewelry | bridesmaid jewelry] the dresser [bridal shoes] macy’s [bridesmaid shoes] jessica simpson [mothers dresses] nordstrom [hair] michelle evans [makeup] flawless faces [engagement ring | wedding rings] dave evans [registries] crate and barrel, bed, bath and beyond [wedding night hotel] the langham

LOVE STORY Seeing each other for the first time on their wedding day was both Danielle and Kevin’s favorite moment. As Kevin watched Danielle walking in, with the music softly playing and all eyes on her, he had never seen her look so beautiful.

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LOVE NOTE Including all of their family and friends in with their wedding day was most important for Kelli and Jess. And, as everyone watched them drive away as newlyweds, they were overjoyed to begin their lives as husband and wife.

�elli & �e��

ENDEARING

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VENDOR LOVE studio e�p

studioemp.com [photography] [ceremony venue] wayfarers chapel [reception venue] los verdes golf course [floral design] flower art [lighting] vigen party rentals [entertainment] fab ultra tones

LOVE STORY Jess prosed to Kelli during the holiday season and popped the questioned through a light display at their home. Kelli come up to see the giant "Merry Me!" written out in lighting glowing in front of their home for her and all to see.

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�at�i�a & �i�o�

MAGNIFICENT

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LOVE NOTE Feathers and fashion took center stage with every last detail, from the birdcage veil to the peacock and its feathers.

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VENDOR LOVE louloudi

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LOVE STORY What began as a childhood friendship for Katrina

and

Nixon

eventually

bloomed

into finding the loves of their lives. During Nixon’s birthday celebration in Las Vegas, while enjoying a romantic dinner at the renowned Nixon

L’Atelier

popped

the

de

Joel

question

Robuchon, and

asked

Katrina to spend the rest of her life with him.

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�a�ie & da�e

ANNIVERSARY

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Happy 50th wedding anniversary mom and dad.

June 27th, 1964

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invitations

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199

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