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Sierra James Publishing Editor in Chief
Devon Mercurio
Sales & Marketing Director Lisa Mercurio 562.304.6198 lisa@labridal.com
Account Executives
Contributing Photographers
Lisa Mercurio Jimmy Mercurio Fran Pisciotta
Angela Mae Photography Armen Asadorian Photography Cameron Taylor Photography Love One Another Photography Lucas Parker Photography Orange Owl Photography Oz Visuals Photography
Bridal Fair Team Lexy James Jenel Lopez Anissa Martinez Ashlee Pisciotta
Website Design
Graphic Design
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L.A. BRIDAL Design Team
Printing Company Precision Graphics of Oregon
Contributing Writers L.A. BRIDAL Staff
Covershoot Contributors Wedding Gowns Provided by: Florist Photographer Venue Jewelers Model Nail Artist Vintage Furniture Rentals Eyelash Extensions
Mon Amie Bridal Salon Flowers by Sam Lucas Parker Photography Pasadena Museum of History Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers Anissa Martinez Lori’s Nail Cottage: Kristina Rollon A Vintage Affair Penelope Pit Stop Lashes
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Fall/Winter 2015 In Every I s s u e . . 4
Letter from the Editor
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Our Favorite Wedding Details
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Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding
Real We ddings 46
Orange Owl Photography 48
46 Real Weddings
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Oshin & Elena Boodgahian Armen Asadorian Photography
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Trevor & Stefanie
Oz Vizuals Photography
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Venues Wedding Coordinators Gowns & Tuxedos Wedding Backdrops Bridal Beauty Rehearsal Dinners Photography/Videography Honeymoon Catering Wedding Cakes Entertainment / DJ Officiant Florists Jewelers Bridal Necessities Transportation Bachelorette Parties Rentals Invitations Real Estate Bridal Shows Professional Vendor Listing Destination Wedding Resources
Brian & Lauren Woods
Love One Another Photography
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Jeris and Jayme Joyner Angela Mae Photography
16 Quick Guide to Venues 20 Covershoot 2015
Trevor & Lorin Lawler
Fea tu re A r tic le s 19
He asked..She said Yes
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and the winner is.. featuring: Elyse Reuben Couture
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the first look..
45
5 tips for a memorable honeymoon
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Stitches of Love: Part 2
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5 Tips to keep your rings safe and spectacular
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The Soundtrack to your Life
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Your Resource to
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Congratulations on your engagement and don't forget to embrace it and enjoy it! As you embark on your journey of wedding planning and marriage, always be sure to stay true to you! As you jump into wedding planning, opinions and ideas will come and go just as quickly as the flash of your engagement. Embrace them, listen to them and keep them safe. As you begin to plan your wedding be sure to make decisions and create moments for you and your fiancĂŠ Every bride and groom are different in their likes and dislikes. Some brides want to know the exact type of engagement ring they are getting, some like surprises, some couples feel that creating a first look can give them peace of mind and some couples like waiting to see each other as they walk down the aisle. Whatever your choosing for these special moments, make sure that you encompass every detail that belongs to you as a couple. With this, I leave you with a resource full of ideas at your finger tips. Stay up to date with trends and fashions by utilizing our online resource, LABRIDAL.com and be a part of the family by following us on all social media platforms. Use each resource to your full advantage and enjoy them, tell me about them as I am here to make sure your wedding day is as perfect as you! Live. Laugh. Love
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our favorite wedding details Details! Details! Details!
Don’t be afraid to put your very own unique touch into your wedding. With the current rising and changing culture, having a traditional wedding is not expected. Let your wedding be an expression of you and your fiancé. 1 Brian and Lauren asked their guests to help capture precious moments by using social media hashtags.
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2 Elena's fairytale dress came to life when her mother designed and created the wedding dress she always dreamed of.
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•See pages 46 - 55 for Real Weddings
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Wedding Planning Checklist 12+ months q Congratulations! Announce engagement. q Choose a date. q Talk budget and determine who is contributing what. q Decide on wedding style. q Choose wedding party: Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids, Best Man and Groomsmen, Flower Girl and Ring Bearer. q Create a wedding website. q Get engagement ring insured and consider purchasing wedding insurance. q Take engagement photo. q Personalize and order Save the Date. q Begin compiling guest list. q Research ceremony and reception venues. q Research wedding planner and vendors: photographer, videographer, caterer, and musicians. q Research wedding dress and veil styles. q Sign up for Pinterest and create wedding style/idea boards. Start pinning! q Subscribe to L..A. BRIDAL e-newsletter. q ____________________________________ 10-12 months q Mail Save the Dates. q Research florists. q Choose bridesmaids & Maid of Honor attire and accessories. q Book ceremony and reception venues. q Book officiant. q Book photographer, videographer, caterer, musicians, and planner. q Purchase wedding dress and veil. q Establish a fitness routine. q Establish a skin care/beauty routine. q ____________________________________ 8-10 months q Research three hotels for out-of-town guests. q Finalize guest list. q Register at three national retailers. q Book florist. q ____________________________________
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6-8 months q Research Wedding Invitation designs. q Research Favors and Thank You Cards. q Research wedding day hair and makeup styles. q Meet with officiant to discuss plans for ceremony. q Reserve rentals: chairs, linens, lighting, dĂŠcor, etc. q Begin planning honeymoon. q Choose cake style and schedule tastings. q Choose groomsmen attire. q Book ceremony musicians. q Book transportation to and from venues. q Purchase wedding bands. q Personalize and order Wedding Invitations q ____________________________________ 4-6 months q Choose flowers: wedding party, venues, cake, attendants. q Plan welcome baskets for out-of-town guests. q Schedule dress fittings. q Prepare {play/do not play} playlists for DJ/band. q Book honeymoon flights and hotels. q Book room for wedding night. q Order wedding cake. q Order Wedding Invitations. q Order Favors & Thank You Cards. q ____________________________________ 3 months q Plan ceremony and reception seating arrangements. q Experiment with hair and veil with stylist. q Finalize readers and readings. q Book rehearsal dinner venue. q Purchase: toasting flutes, serving pieces, guestbook, flower basket and ring-bearer pillow. q Finalize reception menu. q Order Menu Cards. q Order Rehearsal Dinner Invitations. q ___________________________________
2 months q Mail Invitations. q Develop system for organizing RSVPs. q Begin writing vows. q Review ceremony details with officiant. q Lay out the content for Wedding Programs. q Apply for marriage license: order 2-3 extra. q Finalize wedding day timeline. q Finalize seating arrangements. q Finalize playlists with musicians. q Finalize fittings and attire for wedding party and parents. q Create “wedding day” schedule and send to vendors and officiant. q Create honeymoon itinerary for family at home. q Decide “Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue.” q Book spa and beauty treatments for you and bridal party. q Book wedding day transportation. q Purchase gifts for attendants. q ___________________________________ 1 month q Call vendors to confirm date, times and location. q Final dress fitting. q Confirm honeymoon reservations. q Pick up wedding rings. q Pick up marriage license. q Pack for honeymoon. q Write Thank You notes as gifts are received. q Order Wedding Programs. q ___________________________________ 2 weeks q Follow up with guests who haven’t yet RSVP’d. q Give final count to caterer. q Update registries. q Begin breaking in wedding shoes. q Make arrangements for the caring of pets and plants while on honeymoon. q Get final haircut and color. q Get playlists to DJ/Musicians. q Delegate wedding day duties: gift table, guestbook, etc. q Delegate someone to return tuxes, rentals and tend to wedding dress. q Send directions to wedding day limo/transportation driver. q ___________________________________
1 week q Prepare final payments to vendors + cash tips for service personnel. q Prepare wedding day emergency kit. q Lay out wedding clothes. q Give readers their scripts, if necessary. q Give photographer and videographer your image and video requests. q Get spa treatments for you and the bridal party. q ___________________________________ The Day Before q Deliver welcome baskets. q Get Mani/Pedi/Massage. q Attend wedding rehearsal. q Have fun at the rehearsal dinner. q Get to bed at a decent hour! q ___________________________________ Wedding Day q Eat a good breakfast! q Allow yourself plenty of time to get ready. q Give wedding rings and officiant fee to Best Man. q Congratulations! ENJOY the Day! q ___________________________________ After the Wedding q Return tuxes, rentals. q Get wedding dress to preservationist or cleaners. q ___________________________________ After the Honeymoon q Send Thank You Cards as soon as possible. q Enjoy your marriage! q ____________________________________
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gQuick Guide To Venuesh Location
G = Garden P = Patio Starting V = View price per Ceremony Indoor Outdoor W = Water Front Max R= Rooftop Capacity Person ($) Area Avail. Facilities Facilities Y = Yes for category, * = Call for more details
Belamar HoteL
3501 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach 310.750.0300, thebelamar.com
Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills 310. 274.7777, beverlyhilton.com
Casa Torres
12341 San Fernando Rd. Sylmar 91342 818.365.9695 / palaciotorres.com
California Yacht Club
4469 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey 310.448.4771 , calyachtclub.com
Carondelet House
627 S Carondelet St, Los Angeles 323.466.1835, carondelethouse.com
Casa Del Mar
1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica 310.581.5533, hotelcasadelmar.com
Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills
1150 South Beverly Drive, Los Angeles 310.553.6561, mybeverlyhillshotel.com
Crowne Plaza LAX
5985 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles 310.258.1334, crowneplazalax.com
Doubletree by Hilton
6161 West Centinela Ave. Culver City, 310.348.4515, losangeleswestside.doubletreebyhilton.com
Doubletree by Hilton
222 N Vineyard Ave., Ontario 909.937.0900 doubletreebyhilton.com
Duke’s
21150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu 310.317.6204, www.dukesmalibu.com
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden CSULB
6300 State University Drive, Long Beach 562.985.2239, www.csulb.edu/~jgarden
Fairmont Hotel
101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica 310.576.7777, www.fairmont.com/santamonica
Fess Parker
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara, CA 93103 805-884-8515 www.fpdtr.com
Gladstone
17300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades 310.454.3474, www.sbe.com/gladstones
Hilton Pasadena
168 South Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 626.584.3170, www.hilton.com
Outside Rehearsals/ Post Catering Wedding Permitted Brunch
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gQuick Guide To Venuesh Location
G = Garden P = Patio Starting V = View price per Ceremony Indoor Outdoor W = Water Front Max R= Rooftop Capacity Person ($) Area Avail. Facilities Facilities Y = Yes for category, * = Call for more details
Hilton Ontario Airport
700 N. Haven Ave. Ontario 909.980.0400 hhontario.com
Hilton San Garbiel
225 West Valley. San Gabriel 626.270.2700, hilton.com
Hilton Woodland Hills
6360 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills 818. 444.2586, woodlandhillshotel.com
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles 310.228.1234 centuryplaza.hyatt.com
Long Beach Museum of Art 2300 East Ocean Boulevard,Long Beach lbma.org (562) 439-2119 Hyatt Westlake Village
880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village 818.889.1460, westlake.hyatt.com
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Outside Rehearsals/ Post Catering Wedding Permitted Brunch
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450
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Langham Huntington Hotel 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 568-3900 / pasadena.langhamhotels.com
Long Beach Marriott
4700 Aiport Plaza Dr.Long Beach CA 90815 562 627 8055 / lbmarriott.com
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank
2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank 818.840.6487, www.marriott.com
Majestic Hall
650 South Spring Street, LA 213.278.7162 www.majestichalls.com
Marriott Anaheim
700 West Convention Way, Anaheim 714.748.2461, marriott.com
Marriott Marina Del Rey
4100 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey 310.448.4890, www.marriott.com
Montage Beverly Hills
225 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills 310.860.7800, www.montagebeverlyhills.com
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach 562.437.1689, www.molaa.com
Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center
One Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry 626.854.2315, www.pacificpalmsresort.com
Pasadena Museum of History
470 W Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103 626.600.1661/626.577.1660, pasadenaweddings.org
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gQuick Guide To Venuesh Location
G = Garden P = Patio Starting V = View price per Ceremony Indoor Outdoor W = Water Front Max R= Rooftop Capacity Person ($) Area Avail. Facilities Facilities Y = Yes for category, * = Call for more details
Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, 562.499.1749 www.queenmary.com
Renaissance Long Beach
111 E. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach 562.437.5900 www.renaissancelongbeach.com
Riviera Country Club
1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades, 310.454.6591 www.therivieracountryclub.com
Saddle Peak Lodge 419 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas, CA 91302 (818) 222-3888 / saddlepeaklodge.com Sheraton Cerritos
12725 Towne Center Court Dr, Cerritos sheratoncerritos.com
Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica
530 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica 310.399.9344, www.sheratondelfina.com
Sheraton Pasadena Hotel
303 East Cordova St, Pasadena 626.449.4000, sheratonpasadena.com/
Shutters
1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 310.458.0030, www.shuttersonthebeach.com
SLS Hotel Beverly Hills
465 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, 310.247.0400, slshotel.com
The Loft on Pine 230 Pine Avenue Long Beach facebook.com/TheLoftOnPine (562) 888-2303
Taglyan Cultural Complex
1201 N. Vine St., LA 323.978.0005 www.taglyancomplex.com
Outside Rehearsals/ Post Catering Wedding Permitted Brunch
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$
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450
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Y
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Y
Y
G, P, V
500
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200
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Y
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220
$$
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300
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220
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500
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1000
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Terranea Rancho Palos Verdes G,P,V,W
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes 310.265.2800, www.terranea.com
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Y Y
Y
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Tiato Garden Cafe & Venue
G,P
200
$$
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Trump National
G,P,V
300
$$$
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Y
Y
Y
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350
$
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2700 Colorado Ave. Ste 190, Santa Monica 310.866.5228, www.tiato.com 1 Trump National Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes 310.303.3220, www.trumpnationallosangeles.com
Verandas G,P,V,W
401 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach 310.546.7805, www.verandasmb.com
Wedgwood Wedding and Banquet Centers G,P,V,W 16 Locations in CA 866. 966.3009, wedgewoodbanquet.com
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he asked...she said yes! This beautiful couple share their proposal story with us.
russell & stacy
The Sunday before Christmas, Russell and I had been out running errands and finishing some last minute things before the holiday. I had been asking him for the past week to plan something that allowed us to spend some quality time together since we had not been able to due to our crazy schedules. Once the errands were finished, we arrived back at the house and he told me to get dressed because he wanted to take me somewhere. Russell loves to surprise me, so he did not tell me where we were going, just that I needed to get dressed. While I am in the middle of straightening my hair, I hear the doorbell ring. To my surprise, it was some good friends of ours all dressed up and ready to go out. After repeatedly asking why I was not aware that they were coming over, I finally finished getting dressed and we all got in the car and started driving. After traveling for about 25 minutes or so, we pull up at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes. Russell and I had come to walk around Terranea early on in our relationship and I loved it, so I did not think this was anything out of the ordinary. We sat down to eat lunch at a beautiful restaurant overlooking to ocean. As we finished up, Russell suggested we go walk down by the ocean. We found our way to some rocks where we decided to snap a couple pictures. We took turns climbing onto the rocks and taking pictures together as couples. When it was our turn, I cautiously climbed my way (in boots) over to Russell. As we stood upon the rocks, with the sun setting in the background, I remember being impressed that Russell had wanted to keep taking pictures (normally he is not a big fan of pictures). As I started to make my way off the rocks and back to the walkway, Russell said, “How about one more picture?� As I turned to look at him, he dropped down to one knee and asked the question that changed our lives forever!
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Affair to Remember Covershoot 2015
The Pasadena Museum of History donned a picturesque backdrop for this Fall/Winter Photoshoot. With the majestic mansion surrounded by luscious greenery, it created the perfect canvas for a brides picture perfect wedding day. The grand steps leading to the mansion creates a wonderful place to say " I do". Encompassing the mansion lies landscape and garden to host the most beautiful outdoor wedding reception. A Vintage Affair Rentals provided the L.A. BRIDAL Photoshoot with a vintage comfy, cozy flare. These vintage furniture rentals created a perfect setting for the bride. A Vintage Affair offers multiple settings for wedding ceremonies, receptions, bridal shows, rehearsal dinners and much more. Ranging from vintage couches, suitcases, tall elegant lamps and much more! Put your vintage flare to your wedding. Our bride wore a variety of exquisite gowns provided by Mon Amie Bridal Salon. The designers featured are Martha Blanc, Val Stefani and Sareh Nouri along with long, flowing handstitched veils. Mon Amie Bridal Salon is located in Costa Mesa and has been providing brides with a wonderful wedding gown experience for over 35 years.
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Flowers by Sam provided the L.A. BRIDAL photoshoot with two elegant bouquets. The first bouquet captured the deep maroons and garden green florals. Sam combined Peruvian Lilly, eucalyptus, fuchsia anemone, and maroon cornflower and dahlia to complete this first bridal bouquet. In the second bouquet, we see a light lavenders complete with moss greens. The florals combined were champagne spray roses, mossy Dianthus, softly scented white stock and lavender scabiosa. Sam specializes in creating your bouquet and arrangements according to your unique wedding style and decor. Sarah Leonard Jewelers provided our bride with lustrous wedding rings and diamond pendant necklaces and earrings to add the perfect touch the bridal look. Sarah Leonard specializes in creating custom wedding bands and rings for your perfect, exclusive wedding ring. Sarah Leonard is located in Westwood Village, Los Angeles and have been serving brides and grooms for more than 65 years. To complete the bridal beauty look the bride displayed a classic makeup look complete with luscious eyelash extensions by Penelope's Pit Stop Lashes. Eyelash Extensions are essential for the duration of your wedding weekend and honeymoon. These lashes will last your 3-6 weeks and keep you looking fresh and awake at any hour of the day!
Lucas Parker Photography captured every moment at the Pasadena Museum of History. With his professional eye, Lucas was able to capture every beautiful and blissful moment on this spectacular day. Pasadena Museum of History provided the perfect backdrop for every picturesque moment. Reach out to L.A. BRIDAL preferred vendors and schedule your appointment and they will be sure to take care of you and help you prepare for your monumental day!
• See page 22-23 for all contributing Wedding Professionals • See pages 24-25 for more photos!
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covershoot contributors
Photography Lucas Parker Photography lucaspphotography.com 714.987.1120 pg. 41
Florist Flowers by Sam flowersbysam.com 323.206.6305 pg. 63
Nails Lori’s Nail Cottage Nail Artist: Kristina Rollon 714.609.2407
Ceremony Location Pasadena Museum of History
470 W Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103
pasadenaweddings.org
626.600.1661 \ 626.577.1660
pg. 1
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fall/winter 2015 Eyelashes Penelope’s Pit Stop Lashes penelopepitstoplashes.com 714.293.1673 pg. 34
Vintage Rentals A Vintage Affair a-vintage-affair.org
818.383.3215 \ 818.744.3336
pg. 71
Wedding Gown Mon Amie Bridal Salon
355 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
monamie.com 714.546.5700 pg. 29
Jewelers Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers
1055 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
sarahleonardjewelers.com 310.208.3131 pg. 64
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and the WINNER is... Andrea Ahle
Andrea is the winner of the 2014 Custom Designed Wedding Gown by Jaime Elyse Couture. Stay updated with L.A. BRIDAL to see the final custom designed gown! Congratulations to Andrea and her fiancé on their engagement! Look for wedding photos to come! Visit www.JaimeElyse.com to see Jaime Elyse Couture Gowns! LABRIDAL exclusives fall/winter 2015 LABRIDAL.COM • 31
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the first look.. Are you in debate about "the first look"? We are too! However, there are some great advantages to the first look before the "I do's." 1. Nerves! Seeing each other for the first time walking down the aisle to I DO can be nerve-racking! The first look is meant to release some of those nervous jitters before the ceremony. 2. Mingle with your guests! Taking First look photos creates an opportunity for the bride, groom and wedding party to enjoy cocktail hour with their guests. It also relieves the bride and groom from greeting their guests during their reception to enjoy and dance the night away! 3. Precious Moments! With the First Look , your photographer can capture every emotion that the bride and groom have in those moments. It truly can be some of the best, kodak moments from your wedding.
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#3 - DISCOVER A NEW PLACE TOGETHER - Go someplace where the Bride and Groom have never been before. Unless the honeymoon is a tribute to a milestone event (for example: proposal in Hawaii - getting married on the same spot), the honeymoon should be a brand new milestone that will create new memories and forever tie the Bride and Groom to its location. #4 - KEEP YOUR CELLPHONES OFF (as much as you can) AND SHARE EXPERIENCES with EACH OTHER. There will be plenty of time after the honeymoon to accept all the congratulations and well wishes from friends and relatives. If you are an Instagram junkie, limit yourself to 3-4 posts a day. Concentrate on sharing experiences, like couples massage, candlelit private dinner on the beach, or just spending an entire day doing nothing but enjoying each other's company. #5 - CREATE MEMORIES - Amazingly enough, sometimes couples are so immersed in their trip they forget to take photos. Make a conscious effort to take a good camera and take pictures of each other on your honeymoon. If a resort has a professional photographer, book a session. Your travel agent will know and might even be able to arrange a discount. Buy a souvenir together, something that will bring back memories when you look at it. Do something together that neither of you has done before.
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5 Tips to Keep Your Rings Safe and Spectacular Congratulations! Are you having fun showing off your incredible new ring? Holding it up constantly to see it sparkle and shine? Well, that beautiful new treasure you’re wearing needs some TLC to stay safe and gorgeous. Here are 5 important tips to keep that ring secure and looking great for decades to come… 1. Get insurance!
Heaven forbid something happens to your ring—it’s lost, stolen, etc. For as little as 2% of the ring’s value per year you can fully protect that special investment. You will need an appraisal (which the seller should provide free of charge) and can add the ring/s to your renter’s or home owner’s policy. Or, I strongly suggest checking with Gemshield or Perfect Circle, who specialize in jewelry insurance.
inside of your band if there are openings. Please note, if a diamond falls out while brushing it means it was already loose and about to fall out. Better to come out during cleaning so it can be re-set rather than buying a replacement.
4. Keep it clean-er.
Yes, I want you to clean your ring/s at home all the time, but that’s not the same
2. Have your rings inspected
AT LEAST every six months. Your personal jeweler should give your rings a free checkup any time you want. We ensure that all of your little diamonds (the big one too) are still tight and secure. We inspect the prongs for wear, cracking, or bending. It’s much easier—and less expensive—to repair your ring than to replace lost diamonds. This only takes a few minutes so ask for that small favor at least twice a year.
3. Keep it clean.
I know, this sounds like a no brainer, but you would be surprised how a tiny amount of dirt or film (think lotion, make-up, even soap residue) will suck the brilliance right out of your diamonds. Great news-- you can NOT over-clean precious metals or diamonds. You can scrub your ring every single day. But please—ALWAYS over a closed sink, just to be extra safe. Scrub hard with either a jewelry brush or a toothbrush (my preference). You absolutely will not damage your ring by brushing with vigor, especially on the underside of your big diamond and the
as letting your personal jeweler do it. I invite my clients to stop by any time for complimentary cleanings. I polish the metal, use an industrial ultrasonic machine and a steam blaster to get their rings “like-new.” This only takes a few minutes and makes a HUGE difference in the appearance. If your rings are white gold you also may have them rhodium plated once every year or two to keep that pure white shine they had when they were new.
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Yes, truly love them and treat them like the treasures they are. Don’t wear them during cooking, cleaning, working out (including Pilates or yoga!), wvvv and sports, etc. If you bump your hand, take a moment to check your ring over. Care for them well and they will last a lifetime, or even for generations…
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Marriage Licenses BY LINDSAY GOWER It’s the must-have accessory for every bride: A Marriage License! So let’s review the basics you need to know about getting licensed to wed. Getting the License Both bride and groom must go, in person together, to a County Clerk’s office. In California, you can go to the Clerk’s Office in any county; it does not need to be the county in which you are having the wedding. Neither of you needs to be a California resident to apply for a California marriage license. No blood test or medical exam is required and there is no waiting period: You apply, pay, and receive the license then and there. You both must: • Be at least 18 years old. If you’re younger, you need consent of parent or guardian. • Bring a government- issued valid picture ID (such as a driver’s license) that includes your full legal name and date of birth. • If you have been married before, bring Proof of Dissolution. You cannot apply for a marriage license if you are married, even if your divorce is almost final. What to Do With the License You receive an unsigned license. Here’s what makes it an official wedding certificate: • Get married within 90 days of the date the license is issued! • Before the wedding, give the license to the person who’ll officiate at the ceremony. The officiant is required to review the license before conducting the ceremony. It’s a good idea to bring it to the rehearsal for go over it with the officiant, and of course bring it to the wedding. • After the ceremony, the officiant will complete and sign the license, and have it signed by bride, groom, and at least one witness. • The officiant will return the license to the County Clerk’s office within 10 days of the ceremony, so it can be officially recorded. Once recorded, you can buy a copy of your wedding certificate (depending on the county, you don’t receive one automatically).
IN LOS ANGELES, YOU CAN APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE ONLINE. IT’S EASY AND SAVES TIME! Once you complete the online application you can come to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk headquarters in Norwalk or go to any one of our branch offices to pick up your marriage license, pay the license fee, and arrange for a civil marriage ceremony, if desired. Call or visit any of the branches listed below for further details. Catalina Branch Court 9355 Burton Way, 1st Floor 1028 W. Avenue J2 11701 S. La Cienega Blvd, 6th Flr 4716 East Cesar Chavez Avenue 7807 S. Compton Avenue 12400 Imperial Highway 14340 West Sylvan Street
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Stitches of Love: Part Ⅱ After many hours of creating everything, with my mom, from invitations to favors, and, most importantly, my princess gown, the day of the wedding turned out to be exactly what I had always dreamt of. We made the dress with French lace that we took apart and used as appliques, one by one. We used tulle, organza, and hand made, silk flowers designed all over the dress with a hint of pearls. I hadn’t even tried on any gowns, since I already had the dress I wanted in my head. I have always loved mermaid style dresses, but I knew this would be the only chance I would have to wear a puffy dress that would make me feel like a princess. I kept changing the style to make it exactly as I had imagined. At the end, it turned out exactly as what I had pictured it to be, fairytale-like and beautiful. We had also made a very long Cathedral veil with the same French lace we had used on the gown. The most amazing woman in my life, my mother, brought my dream wedding gown to life, and my friends, Amy Seyfi and Meline Yousefian, made me feel so beautiful on my special day with their wonderful talents in hair and makeup.
At the end, we had a wonderful event and made special memories, but what is truly important is all the love we hold for each other for the rest of our lives. The look on Oshin’s face was the most memorable, as I walked out of my room. The memories we hold are priceless and are forever engraved in my heart.
Thank you to my wonderful mom and dad for helping me with everything and for all the wonderful memories we created while making this dream come true. I am very thankful to my bridal party, especially our best man for the wonderful surprise of Armenian singer Tigran Asatryan showing up for entertainment. Thank you to my in laws for all the gifts and sincere love they have for us. Thank you to my wonderful relatives and cousins for all of their support. My friends at Fame salon, thank you for making me feel so beautiful. Thank you Roobina for the amazing cake, our wonderful DJ Hayk at High Class DJ, our caterer Coral Path for the great work, my Reception venue Le Foyer, Rentals by Milla for all of their hard work, of course, my very talented photographer Armen Asadourian, who I am so I truly had a fairytale wedding as my brother slid on thankful for, and flowers by Farabela. Thank you to all of our three hundred and thirty guests and all of my shimmery shoes, my parents surprising us with their generous gifts. Last but not least, a Europe trip, and my prince treating me like his thank you LA princess on our special day. bridal and Lisa for being Everything was amazing and truly perfect! so interested in our story. It is so One wish that would make our day better than it precious to have was would be having my father in law with us. He left us too young, but I know he was there with us in this story to share spirit. After all, our wedding was big because of his with you and memory, and the hall was the one he had told us to cherish pick. I know that we have an amazing soul watching forever. over us every day. On our special day, the one thing Elena Zadouri missing was he and he will always be missed.
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Bridal Fair Tips
When attending bridal fairs bring along the following:
Don’t get Writers cramp! Print a page of address labels with your name, email and wedding date. Wear comfortable shoes! You will be on your feet for a long period of time gathering information and talking to vendors so wearing your comfiest shoes will help! Bring your Entourage! Be sure to bring your mom, mother of the groom and/or your bridesmaids for a fun filled day! They can help you get information, fill out forms and be a great support group!
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August 2, 2015 Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conf. Center, Pomona
August 9, 2015 Queen Mary, Long Beach
September 13, 2015 Mount Palomar Winery, Temecula
October 11, 2015 Knott’s Resort Hotel, Buena Park
November 8, 2015 Hilton Hotel, Pasadena
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Bridal Shows Bellisima Bride Bridal Show September 20th, 2015 Hyatt Regency Valencia BellisimaBride.com pg. 79 Bridal Premiere August 9th, 2015 Hyatt Westlake bridalpremiere.com 805.376.3515 pg. 79 80 • LABRIDAL.COM fall/winter 2015
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Sunday, June 7 Pasadena Museum of History
Sunday, July 12 Belmont Shore Dance and Chalet Center
Sunday, October 11 Pasadena Musuem of History
Saturday, September 19 Motte Museum
Saturday, January 9 2016 Motte Museum
Saturday, October 10 Ysmael Villegas Community Center, Riverside
Sunday, January 17 2016 Desert Falls CC, Palm Desert
All Shows 10:30 - 2:30 bridalshowsoutherncalifornia.com 209.250.6405 pg. 76
I Do Bridal Event Sunday, February 7th 2016 Langham Huntington Hotel Noon-4:00pm Idobridalevent.com pg. 78 Wedding/Teen Expo
Sunday, May 31 Holiday Inn Torrance
Sunday, July 12 Seaport Marina Hotel, Long Beach Sunday, August 23 Hotel Fullerton
Sunday, September 13 Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort Sunday, October 11 Long Beach Marriott Sunday, November 15
All Shows 11-3 wtexpos.com 714.357.4400 pg.75
Cakes Eat Cake Cafe 19705 E. Colima Road Ste. #6 Rowland Heights CA 91748 info@eatcakecafe.com eatcakecafe.com 909.468.2253 pg. 59
Contemporary Catering 310-558-8190 contemporary-catering.com Cube 615 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles 323-939-1148 eatatcube.com
Hansen’s Cakes 1072 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles CA 90019 323.936.4332 / 323.936.5527
Eco Los Angeles 310.728.6005 ecocaters.com
193 S. Beverly Dr. Beverly Hils CA 90212 310.273.3759 / 310.271.4670
Hokkaido Culinary Catering Group SoCal 818-602-0186 hokkaidocatering.com
18432 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana CA 91356 hansenscakes.com pg. 58 Sweet and Saucy Shop 7922 E. Coast Highway., Newport Coast 949.715.0920 3722 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach 562.598.8340 sweetandsaucyshop.com pg. 58
Catering 24 Carrots Catering and Events 17851 Sky Park Circle Ste F, Irvine 800.717.1545 24carrots.com
Il Fornaio 301 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills 310.550.8330 1551 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica 310-451-7800 1800 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach 310-725-9555 ilfornaio.com Jay’s Catering 10581 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92843 info@jayscatering.com 714.636.6045 jaycatering.com Sweet Wheels 818-939-5565 sweetwheels.org
Aliotta’s Via Firenze 4485 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 310-371-9555 aliottas.com
Taglyan Cultural Complex 877.taglyan tagylan.com pg. 15, 36
An Catering 2700 Colorado Ave Ste 190, Santa Monica 323-460-2645 ancatering.com pg. 56
Taste 538 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisade 310-459-9808 ilovetaste.com
Animal 435 N. Fairfax Ave.Los Angels 323-782-9225 animalrestaurant.com Bollywood Bites 310-403-1661 thebollywoodbites.com
Truly Yours Catering 10940 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood 818- 753-9100 trulyyourscatering.com
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Churches
Event/Wedding Coordinators
Hollywood United Methodist Church 6817 Franklin Ave. Los Angeles 323.874.2104 hollywoodumc.org
L.A. BRIDAL Wedding & Event Planning devon.labridal@gmail.com 562.201.0662 pg. 26
Immanuel Presbyterian Church 3300 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles immanuelpres.org
Promise Events katherine@promiseeventsllc.com 310.880.7030 promiseeventsllc.com pg. 26
Wayfarers Chapel 5755 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes 310.377.1650 wayfarerschapel.org pg. Inside Front Cover Westwood United Methodist Church 10497 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles 310.474.4511, westwoodumc.org Saint Timothy RC 10425 W. Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles 310.474.1216 sttimothyla.org
Entertainment/DJ Pro Wedding Films 323.915.1350 ProWeddingFilms.com pg. 60
Favors Arlana’s Gourmet Cookies agcookies.com 888.919.5572 Favors in Bloom 818.523.2083 favorsinbloom.com
Florists Devynn’s Gardens 16441 Pacific Coast Hghwy., Sunset Beach 562.592.2610 5305 E. 2nd St., Long Beach 562.439.0308
Tijuana Dogs tijuanadogs@gmail.com tijuanadogs.com 714.916.7890 pg. 61
712 Marina Dr., Seal Beach 562.594.0104 devynnsgarden.com pg. 63
Soli Entertainment 714.615.2813 solientertainment.com pg. Inside Back Cover
Flowers by Sam sam@flowersbysam.com flowersbysam.com 323.206.6305 pg. 63
The Sinatra Tribute Band sinatratributeband@gmail.com sinatrabigband.com 714.916.7890 pg. 61
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PINK DAFFODIL 19 Spectrum Pointe #607 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Studio Hours: By Appointment Only info@pinkdaffodil.com pinkdaffodil.com (949) 294.9519
Gowns & Tuxedos
Invitations
Bridal Elegance 2172 Torrance Boulevard Torrance CA 90501 info@bridalelegancesalon.com bridalelegance.com 310.406.3917 pg. 27
A-Alpha Wedding Invitations 818.243.3263 aalphaprint.com
Brides by Liza 8685 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills bridesbyliza.us 310.652.2218 pg. 28 Elyse Reuben Custom Couture elysereuben.com pg. 30 Mon Amie 355 Bristol St. Costa Mesa CA 714.546.5700 MonAmie.com pg. 29 Panache Bridal Salon 9740 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills 310.860.9221 3077 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa 714.540.7800 82 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena 626.585.8201 1315 State Street, Santa Barbara 805.892.4000 panachebridals.com Friar Tux Shop FriarTux.com 888-friartux pg. 32
Nex Graphics Invitations 21777 Ventura Blvd #217 Woodland Hills, CA 91364 nexinvitations.com Sloan Events New York / Los Angeles 866-646.7087 Soolip 310.360.0545 soolip.com
Jewelers Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers 1055 Westwood Blvd. Westwood Village L.A. CA 90024 310.208.3131 sarahleonardjewelers.com pg. 64 Jeweled by Jeri Origami Owl Designer 619 322 2116 pg. 66 Raphael’s 90210 9529 Santa Monica Beverly HIlls 310.275.6211 raphaels90210.com pg. 66
Men’s Wearhouse menswearhouse.com pg. 32
UDE Collection, Inc. 606 S Olive St Ste 1014 Los Angeles, CA 90014 213.622.7887 UDEcollection.com
Honeymoons
Officiant
Cosmopolitan Travels 800.303.7901 • 310.490.1893 cosmopolitantravels.com pg. 44
Larry Leslie A76oiler@gmail.com 714.334.3629 pg. 62 fall/winter 2015 LABRIDAL.COM • 83
Photography
Rehearsal Dinners
Angela Mae Photography angelamaephotography.com pgs. 48,49
Bravo Cucina 1319 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica 310.394.0374 bravosantamonica.com
Armen Asadorian Photography (818) 789-9825 armenasadorian.com pgs. 52,53 Cameron Taylor Photography inquiries@ctaylorphotos.com ctaylorphotos.com 562.726.4198 pg. 43 Love One Another Photography nichol@lovesphotos.net LOAPhotography.com pgs. 50,51 Lucas Parker Photography lucaspphotography.com 714-987-1120 lucas@lucaspphotography.com pg. 41 Orange Owl Photography hello@orangeowlphoto.com orangeowlphoto.com 951.870.7189 pgs. 46,47 Oz Visuals (714) 369-0890 pgs. 54, 55 Rossetti Photography www.rossettiphotography.com 209.604.4404 pg. 42
Real Estate Long Beach Real Estate-Jack Pisciotta zillow.com/profile/Jack-Pisciotta 562.547.3517 pg. 74
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Bui Sushi 23733 Malibu Colony Road # 700 Malibu, CA 90265 310.456.1500 Buisushi.com pg. 37 California Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey 310.823.4567 calyachtclub.com Claire’s 2300 East Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90803 562.439.2119 lbma.org pg. 36 Coogies 23750 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90265 310.317.1444 Coogiescafe.com pg. 37 Crustacean 9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills 310.205.8990 anfamily.com Duck Dive Gastropub 29169 Heathercliff Road, Suite 102 Malibu, CA 90265 310.589.2200 Duckdivegastropub.com pg. 37 Duke’s 21150 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 310.317.0777 dukesmalibu.com pg. 13, 36 Fleming’s 6373 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills 818.346.1005 flemingssteakhouse.com
Gladstones 17300 PCH, Pacific Palisades 310.454.3474 sbe.com/gladstones Il Fornaio 301 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills 310.550.8330 1800 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach 310.725.9555 ilfornaio.com L’Opera 101 Pine Ave, Long Beach 562.491.0066 lopera.com
Hollywood Event Rentals SoCal 818-602-9309 hollywoodeventrentals.com Pro Wedding Films photobooth 323.915.1350 ProWeddingFilms.com pg. 71 Royal Restrooms 4470 W. Sunset Blvd 877.922.9980 royalrestrooms.com
Locanda del Lago 231 Arizona Ave. Santa Monica 310.451.3525 lagosantamonica.com
Transportation
Porta Villa 424 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills CA. 90210 310.274.6534
Pedaler Society pedalersociety.com 562.980.1861 pg. 69
Taglyan Cultural Complex 877.taglyan tagylan.com pg. 15, 38 Tiato 2700 Colorado Ave Ste190, Santa Monica 310.866.5228 tiato.com pg. 10
Rentals A Vintage Affair a-vintage-affair.org AVintageAffairInfo@gmail.com pg. 71 A Cut Above The Rest Productions 818-835-3344 www.acutabove.tv Big Top Rentals linda@bigtoprentals.com bigtoprentals.com 714.231.1527
Call L.A. BRIDAL at 562.304.6198 for Limousine References
Videography Pivotal Media P.O. Box Valley Village CA 91617 info@pivotalmediaonline.com pivotalmediaonline.com 818.884.6263 pg. 42 Pro Wedding Films 323.915.1350 ProWeddingFilms.com pg.40
Venues See pg. 16,17,18 for a complete list of Venues
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Callaway Vineyard & Winery 951.676.4001 callawaywinery.com
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Ponte Winery 951.694.8855 pontewinery.com
Mexico South Coast Winery 951.587.WINE(9463) southcoastwinery.com
Villa Paraiso 322.222.4420 villaparaiso-pv.com Wilson Creek Winery 951.699.9463 x 121 wilsoncreekwinery.com
CHURON WINERY 951-694-9070 innatchuronwinery.com MONTE DE ORO WINERY 951-491-6551 montedeoro.com 86 • LABRIDAL.COM fall/winter 2015
Santa Barbara
Destination Vendors
Riveria Mansion 805.884.8703 rivieramansionwedding.com
Cosmopolitan Travels dc@cosmopolitantravels.com www.cosmopolitantravels.com 800.303.7901 pg. 44
The Fess Parker – A Doubletree by Hilton Resort 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara, CA 93103 805-884-8515 www.fpdtr.com Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara 805.965.4583 ussb.org Rincon Beach Club and Catering 805.566.9933 rinconbeachclub.com
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Flowers by Sam sam@flowersbysam.com flowersbysam.com 323.206.6305 pg. 63
Sam Robinson sam@flowersbysam.com www.flowersbysam.com
San Diego
Save the Veil: Veil Weights savetheveil.com 949.498.3037 / 800.808.1333 pg. 67
Boat Bed & Breakfast 619.743.8600 boatbnb.com pg. 8, 70
Soli Entertainment 714.615.2813 solientertainment.com Inside Back Cover
Cameron Taylor Photography inquires@ctaylorphotos.com ctaylorphotos.com 562.726.4198 pg. 43 fall/winter 2015 LABRIDAL.COM • 87
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The Soundtrack to Your Life By: Eric Jay - President of Soli Studios Music, Inc.
Your wedding day is you and your spouse’s first, most public and forever memorable expression of your love for one another. Every little detail from the colors of the flowers and fabrics to the perfect location and date, you strive to make sure it is all exactly perfect in how it speaks to your guests and expresses your love and commitment. All of this seems manageable enough, until you get to the music. Lot’s of questions arise. What is the best style of music for my wedding? Should I just have the DJ start and stop a CD? Do I want to walk down the aisle to a pre-recorded song, or would live music express what I want better? What kinds of instruments should I have play? Where can I find musicians to play what I want? “Where words fail, music speaks.” Hans Christian Andersen couldn’t be more right! Of all the preparations you have made for your wedding day, no other element will bring more joy and celebration, or express the often speechless love you have with your spouse more eloquently than the accompaniment of professional live music. Imagine - as your guests arrive they are serenaded by the ethereal sounds of a
So many brides have no idea what they are missing out on when they allow the DJ to try and express through music what only live professional musicians are able to provide. harpist, or the relaxing background melodies of the piano. With anticipation at its peak, the string quartet fills the air with the announcement that the ceremony is beginning. The quartet continues to narrate the story of your love as the parents, bridesmaids and flower girls process down the aisle. The quartet then quietly resolves their last note, and
after a moment of silent excitement, three sterling silver trumpets herald your guests to their feet and announce the entrance of the beautiful bride. As you walk down the aisle toward the love of your life, the harp, piano, trumpets and strings perfectly play the special songs you have picked for this once in a lifetime journey. As the ceremony ends, the music crescendos to celebrate your new life together and you recess out and into your new life. Your guests continue to be entertained during the cocktail hour by the sounds of the piano, trumpet and violin player who now have your guests smiling to the sounds of Frank Sinatra, Broadway, Pop/Jazz and all the special requests you’ve made. Finally, before the party begins with the thump of the DJ’s speakers, the string quartet provides the perfect mood music as your guests enjoy dinner with the new bride and groom. So many brides have no idea what they are missing out on when they allow the DJ to try and express through music what only live professional musicians are able to provide. Here at Soli Entertainment, we are all established music industry professionals. From traditional classical weddings in the chapel, to rock-weddings in a warehouse, to everything in between, Soli Entertainment provides you with the best of any kind or style of musicians, bands, DJ’s and live music entertainment for your special event. So much goes into ensuring your wedding music is perfect: acoustics of the venue, the right instruments for the genre of music you want, the best musicians for the job, coordinating with the wedding planner, and more. After 10 years of providing the finest live music entertainment around, Soli Entertainment does it all, magnificently.
You have a beautiful love to share with the world. Let Soli Entertainment help you express and share that love by providing the Soundtrack to Your Life!
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