L.A. BRIDAL Spring/Summer 2016

Spring/Summer 2016

Experience the “NEW Mon Amie” Bridal Salon

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Majestic Locations Featuring

Country Club Receptions

Los Angeles Premier Wedding Planning resource LABRIDAL.COM

ImagIne Your WeddIng at WaYfarers Chapel Lyoyd Wright’s stunning glass church.

Nestled in beautiful gardens.

Overlooking panoramic ocean views.

5755 palos Verdes drIVe south, ranCho palos Verdes, Ca WWW.WaYfarersChapel.org 310.377.1650

Publisher

Sierra James Publishing Editor in Chief

Devon Mercurio 562.201.0662 devon@labridal.com

Sales & Marketing Director Lisa Mercurio 562.304.6198 lisa@labridal.com

Account Executives

Contributing Photographers

Lisa Mercurio Jimmy Mercurio Fran Pisciotta

Cameron Taylor Photography Chris Werner Photography Lucas Parker Photography Lucero Photography Misty Dameron Photography Pro Image Weddings Robert & Karina Photography

Bridal Fair Team Lexy James Anissa Martinez Ashlee Pisciotta

Website Design

Graphic Design

MrMontoya.com

L.A. BRIDAL Design Team

Printing Company

Contributing Writers

Precision Graphics of Oregon

L.A. BRIDAL Staff

Covershoot Contributors Accessories Custom Hangers Florist Hair Stylist Invitations Jewelers Linens Makeup Artist Models Photographer Tuxedo Venue Wedding Gown

Chic Indulgences Twisted Hangers Exotic Green Gardens Hair by Penny Lu A-Alpha Wedding Invitations Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers Luxe Linens Makeup by Nikki LaRose Savannah Workman Evan Wilborn Lucero Photography Friar Tux Mountain Gate Country Club Mon Amie Bridal Salon

•See pages 20- 25 for Covershoot Contributors Details

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Spring/Summer 2016 Fe a t ure A rtic le s 31

and the winner is.. featuring: Brides by Liza

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He asked..She said Yes

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starting new trends..

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Why a Destination Wedding might be the right choice for you

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5 Tips to keep your rings safe and spectacular

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Venues Venues: Country Club Reception Location Guide Wedding Coordinators Wedding Backdrops Gowns & Tuxedos Bridal Beauty Rehearsal Dinners Photography/Videography Honeymoon Catering Wedding Cakes Officiant Florists Jewelers Bridal Necessities Transportation Personal Trainer Bachelorette Parties Rentals Invitations Real Estate Bridal Shows Professional Vendor Listing Destination Wedding Resources

Rea l We ddings 46

Danny & Jen Houp

Cameron Taylor Photography 48

Brandon & Andrea Beck Pro Image Weddings

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Josh & Danielle Rush

Robert & Karina Photography 52

Alex & Jamie Braun

Misty Dameron Photography 54

Ed & Jessica Fusco

Chris Werner Photography

I n E ve r y I ssu e . .

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Letter from the Editor

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Our Favorite Wedding Details

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Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding

16 Quick Guide to Venues 20 Covershoot 2016: Say "I DO on the Greens with Country Club Receptions 46 Real Weddings 70 Marriage License Info

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The moment has come! You are getting married! Myself and L.A. BRIDAL Family Congratulate you on one of your lifes' most memorable milestones!

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@la_bridal

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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 Josh and Danielle added some personal and memorable customization by engraving their names on their cake cutting utensils.

2 With comfort in mind Jen jazzed up her favorite pair of converse shoes by adorning them with her wedding date and of course her favorite title "Bride."

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3 3 Jamie donned a spectacular jeweled head piece on her wedding day. The perfect touch to a unique and exquisite wedding.

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Wedding Planning Checklist 12+ months  Congratulations! Announce engagement.  Choose a date.  Talk budget and determine who is contributing what.  Decide on wedding style.  Choose wedding party: Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids, Best Man and Groomsmen, Flower Girl and Ring Bearer.  Create a wedding website.  Get engagement ring insured and consider purchasing wedding insurance.  Take engagement photo.  Personalize and order Save the Date.  Begin compiling guest list.  Research ceremony and reception venues.  Research wedding planner and vendors: photographer, videographer, caterer, and musicians.  Research wedding dress and veil styles.  Sign up for Pinterest and create wedding style/idea boards. Start pinning!  Subscribe to L..A. BRIDAL e-newsletter.  ____________________________________ 10-12 months  Mail Save the Dates.  Research florists.  Choose bridesmaids & Maid of Honor attire and accessories.  Book ceremony and reception venues.  Book officiant.  Book photographer, videographer, caterer, musicians, and planner.  Purchase wedding dress and veil.  Establish a fitness routine.  Establish a skin care/beauty routine.  ____________________________________ 8-10 months  Research three hotels for out-of-town guests.  Finalize guest list.  Register at three national retailers.  Book florist.  ____________________________________

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6-8 months  Research Wedding Invitation designs.  Research Favors and Thank You Cards.  Research wedding day hair and makeup styles.  Meet with officiant to discuss plans for ceremony.  Reserve rentals: chairs, linens, lighting, décor, etc.  Begin planning honeymoon.  Choose cake style and schedule tastings.  Choose groomsmen attire.  Book ceremony musicians.  Book transportation to and from venues.  Purchase wedding bands.  Personalize and order Wedding Invitations  ____________________________________ 4-6 months  Choose flowers: wedding party, venues, cake, attendants.  Plan welcome baskets for out-of-town guests.  Schedule dress fittings.  Prepare {play/do not play} playlists for DJ/band.  Book honeymoon flights and hotels.  Book room for wedding night.  Order wedding cake.  Order Wedding Invitations.  Order Favors & Thank You Cards.  ____________________________________ 3 months  Plan ceremony and reception seating arrangements.  Experiment with hair and veil with stylist.  Finalize readers and readings.  Book rehearsal dinner venue.  Purchase: toasting flutes, serving pieces, guestbook, flower basket and ring-bearer pillow.  Finalize reception menu.  Order Menu Cards.  Order Rehearsal Dinner Invitations.  ___________________________________

2 months  Mail Invitations.  Develop system for organizing RSVPs.  Begin writing vows.  Review ceremony details with officiant.  Lay out the content for Wedding Programs.  Apply for marriage license: order 2-3 extra.  Finalize wedding day timeline.  Finalize seating arrangements.  Finalize playlists with musicians.  Finalize fittings and attire for wedding party and parents.  Create “wedding day” schedule and send to vendors and officiant.  Create honeymoon itinerary for family at home.  Decide “Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue.”  Book spa and beauty treatments for you and bridal party.  Book wedding day transportation.  Purchase gifts for attendants.  ___________________________________ 1 month  Call vendors to confirm date, times and location.  Final dress fitting.  Confirm honeymoon reservations.  Pick up wedding rings.  Pick up marriage license.  Pack for honeymoon.  Write Thank You notes as gifts are received.  Order Wedding Programs.  ___________________________________ 2 weeks  Follow up with guests who haven’t yet RSVP’d.  Give final count to caterer.  Update registries.  Begin breaking in wedding shoes.  Make arrangements for the caring of pets and plants while on honeymoon.  Get final haircut and color.  Get playlists to DJ/Musicians.  Delegate wedding day duties: gift table, guestbook, etc.  Delegate someone to return tuxes, rentals and tend to wedding dress.  Send directions to wedding day limo/transportation driver.  ___________________________________

1 week  Prepare final payments to vendors + cash tips for service personnel.  Prepare wedding day emergency kit.  Lay out wedding clothes.  Give readers their scripts, if necessary.  Give photographer and videographer your image and video requests.  Get spa treatments for you and the bridal party.  ___________________________________ The Day Before  Deliver welcome baskets.  Get Mani/Pedi/Massage.  Attend wedding rehearsal.  Have fun at the rehearsal dinner.  Get to bed at a decent hour!  ___________________________________ Wedding Day  Eat a good breakfast!  Allow yourself plenty of time to get ready.  Give wedding rings and officiant fee to Best Man.  Congratulations! ENJOY the Day!  ___________________________________ After the Wedding  Return tuxes, rentals.  Get wedding dress to preservationist or cleaners.  ___________________________________ After the Honeymoon  Send Thank You Cards as soon as possible.  Enjoy your marriage!  ____________________________________

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VENUES

Have you ever imagined staying aboard a beautiful Yacht for your Honeymoon or an intimate wedding ceremony?

Or having your Bachelor/Bachelorette party on a Yacht?

Most people end up staying in the same old generic hotel room in the hustle and bustle of downtown. When was the last time you called a family member or friend and said, “You should see this place, it’s fantastic!”

Plan to spend your special occasion on one of our beautifully appointed “Boat Bed & Breakfast” yachts, moored at the secluded Shelter Cove Marina. For about the same price as a hotel room you can be sleeping on the water in San Diego’s famous America’s Cup Harbor. With all of our yachts you are not renting a room, you are living in a fully functional sailing ship or motor yacht that have long histories of ocean passages and adventures. Experience what it is like to really live at sea.

The

Perfect Fit.

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Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Centers are premier wedding reception venues that offer all-inclusive wedding packages... the perfect fit for your dream wedding.

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LOVE, LAUGHTER & HAPPILY EVER AFTER

We specialize in creating one-of-a-kind weddings and special events that will reflect your personal style and create memories to last a lifetime. From small, intimate weddings to large celebrations, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties and bridal showers, we offer beautiful surroundings with unrivaled amenities. All of this is underscored by our signature personalized service.

www.countryclubreceptions.com

Country Club Receptions Brookside Golf Club

Diamond Bar Golf Course

1133 Rosemont Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 585-3598

22751 E. Golden Springs Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (909) 861-8282

1930 West 120th Street Los Angeles, CA 90047 (323) 756-2516

3202 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 (760) 757-2100

4475 Bonita Road Bonita, CA 91902 (619) 479-4141

2400 N. Studebaker Road Long Beach, CA 90815 (562) 430-5411

Chester Washington Golf Course

Chula Vista Golf Course

Coyote Hills Golf Course

El Camino Country Club

El Dorado Golf Course

Knollwood Golf Course

1440 E. Bastanchury Road Fullerton, CA 92835 (714) 672-6800

12040 Balboa Blvd. Granada Hills, CA 91344 (818) 363-1810

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La Mirada Golf Course

Los Coyotes Country Club

15501 E. Alicante Road La Mirada, CA 90638 (562) 943-7123

8888 Los Coyotes Dr, Buena Park, CA 90621 (714) 994-7788

Lake Tahoe Golf Course

2500 Emerald Bay Road South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 577-0788

Lakewood Country Club

Los Verdes Golf Course

7000 W. Los Verdes Drive Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (310) 377-7370

Marbella Country Club

3101 Carson Street Lakewood, CA 90712 (562) 429-9711

30800 Golf Club Dr, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949) 248-3700

1580 Sun Valley Road Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-0195

41500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Phone:(760) 568-9311

Lomas Santa Fe Country Club

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Monterey Country Club

Mountain Meadows Golf Course

San Dimas Canyon Golf

1875 Fairplex Drive Pomona, CA 91768 (909) 623-3704

2100 Terrebonne Ave. San Dimas, CA 91773 (909) 599-2313

12445 Mountain Gate Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 476-6215

6501 Palm Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 536-8866

39205 Palm Valley Drive Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 345-2737

4800 East Wardlow Road Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 421-3388

5001 Deukmejian Drive Long Beach, CA 90804 (562) 494-5000

301 Wood Ranch Parkway Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805) 527-9663

MountainGate Country Club

Palm Valley Country Club

Recreation Park 18 Golf Course

SeaCliff Country Club

Skylinks Golf Course

Wood Ranch Golf Club

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YOUR OCEANFRONT

Destination Right here in Malibu

21150 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY (310) 317-6204 dukesmalibu.com

Photo courtesy of Kaitlin Kelley Photography

Private banquet rooms for groups of 15 to 250

gQuick Guide To Venuesh Location

G = Garden P = Patio Starting V = View price per Ceremony Indoor Outdoor Max W = Water Front Capacity Person ($) Area Avail. Facilities Facilities R= Rooftop 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

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Locations Nationwide countryclubreceptions.com

Outside Rehearsals/ Post Catering Wedding Permitted Brunch

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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

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gQuick Guide To Venuesh Location

G = Garden P = Patio Starting V = View price per Ceremony Indoor Outdoor Max W = Water Front Capacity Person ($) Area Avail. Facilities Facilities R= Rooftop 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 Huntington Beach Resort & Spa

21500 Pacific Coast Hghwy, Huntington Beach CA 92648 714.698.1234 huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com

Hyatt Westlake Village

880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village 818.889.1460 | huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com

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Langham Huntington Hotel 1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 568-3900 / pasadena.langhamhotels.com

Long Beach Museum of Art 2300 East Ocean Boulevard,Long Beach lbma.org (562) 439-2119 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

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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

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Marriott Marina Del Rey

4100 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey 310.448.4890, www.marriott.com

Mastros Ocean’s Club

18412 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 (310) 454-4357 | mastrosrestaurants.com

Montage Beverly Hills

225 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills 310.860.7800, www.montagebeverlyhills.com

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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 Max W = Water Front Capacity Person ($) Area Avail. Facilities Facilities R= Rooftop Y = Yes for category, * = Call for more details

Queen Mary

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Tiato Garden Cafe & Venue

G,P

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Trump National

G,P,V

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Verandas

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Wedgwood Wedding and Banquet Centers

G,P,V,W

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

Terranea Rancho Palos Verdes

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes 310.265.2800, www.terranea.com

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 401 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach 310.546.7805, www.verandasmb.com 16 Locations in CA 866. 966.3009, wedgewoodbanquet.com

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Say "I Do" on the Greens with Country Club Receptions Covershoot 2016 We invite you to learn more about our astounding wedding professionals that put together a spectacular photo shoot.

The Exotic Green Garden is a full service, event production company. We specialize in flowers, and offer an array of services making wedding planning stress free. From coordination, design, rentals, photo booths and more, we are a one stop wedding shop. We create gorgeous weddings to leave lasting impressions. Please contact us for a no obligation consultation.

Penelope, with Hair by Penny Lu specializes in wedding updos. With her artistic vision and impeccable attention to detail She has been in the hair styling industry for 11 years. She enjoys working with clients to come up with styles individualized to their needs. A master of her craft she always keeps up with the newest trends. Her main goal is to make her brides look and feel amazing on there special day.

Friar Tux provides suits and tuxedos for purchase and for rent at 31 SoCal locations and a nationwide fitting network.

For this styled shoot the groom wore a Charcoal Eternity Tuxedo by Michael Kors Cameo striped bow tie and pocket square We wanted to style the groom in a look from our Michael Kors Collection and decided on the Charcoal Eternity to go with the golf course backdrop. Since blush and pink tones have been such a trend, we paired a cameo striped bow tie with the charcoal three piece suit.

Get The Beautiful Personalized Wedding Hanger Your Dress Is Worthy Of. At Twisted Hangers we specialize in making you a handcrafted personalized wedding hanger for your wedding gown​.We will create hangers for you with love and affection, just like the way you select your ​Wedding Gown and Bridesmaid Dresses. Rely on us to make the most special occasion of your life, extra special with our touch of love and expertise.​

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Lucero Photography offers an artistic perspective on wedding photography. Described as Fine Art by many peers and clients, Lucero Photography's imagery has been featured in some of the nations most popular wedding publications. Lucero Photography has connected and worked for many of the most upscale destination wedding venues in California and out. Their extent of clients includes brides with a discriminating vision for an unforgettable wedding day. This team of award winning artists takes on the role of observers of emotion, beauty and exuberance resulting in secured wedding moments that are invaluable.

In 2001 Lucero Photography, Inc. was officially established. Specializing in wedding and lifestyle photography and cinematography, Jeremy Lucero and his associates have captured thousands of weddings and life events. Jeremy says that the emotion these days produce is so​​honest, it makes for a perfect photographing experience.

The wearable art I design at Chic Indulgences is distinctive & custom handcrafted. I conceive, design, and execute one-of-a-kind creations, as unique as the woman who will be wearing it. Each designed piece is exceptional in its colors and textures; its beads, its style.

There is a certain richness and harmony expressed in custom handcrafted jewelry that enhances a woman’s personal sense of fashion and beauty. Jewelry is an indulgence, I want that indulgence to be elegant and stylish.

I am Nikki LaRose with Makeup by Nikki LaRose. I am LA based freelance makeup artist with over 8 years experience. My experience ranges from beauty, editorial, fashion and tv with clients such as: AT&T, Verizon, Chevy, Acura, Nissan, Lays, JOICO, and ESPN films. Although I love being on set, my passion is definitely bridal makeup!

I'd like to say I specialize in making brides look and feel beautiful on their big day! as a makeup artist I really get to experience the whole behind the scenes aspect to a wedding. From the first look to the first champagne toast with the bridal party, to the first tear, we get to see it all and share those special moments.

I'd like to say I specialize in making brides look and feel beautiful on their big day. What I love most about what I do, is that it does not feel like a job, more of a privilege!

Situated in the shadows of the majestic Santa Monica Mountains just a short distance from Bel Air and Brentwood, MountainGate Country Club is an idyllic place for stunning, memorable outdoor weddings and receptions. Our garden wedding venues offer an array of customizable space for events, ranging from intimate wedding ceremonies and vow renewals to rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions. For indoor ceremonies and receptions, the Main Dining Room

​Mon Amie Bridal Salon has served as the West Coast's most elegant and premiere bridal salon for over 35 years. We present our brides with an unparalleled selection of designer gowns in our spacious boutique.

Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff are renowned for their exceptional personalized service.

In 2014, Mon Amie Bridal Salon launched two in-store boutiques that cater to the discerning bride. The European Boutique features top bridal brands from all over the globe including Berta, Pronovias Atelier, and Suzanne Neville. The La Femme boutique caters to plus sized brides.

In addition to our couture collection of bridal gowns, Mon Amie Bridal Salon features a wide selection of special occasion gowns, mother-of-the-bride gowns, flower girl dresses, veils, & bridal accessories to complete your wedding day look. Mon Amie is also proud to offer an expert team of alterationists.

holds up to 200 guests, with an adjoining patio that can expand the space to a 450-guest capacity.

Floor-to-ceiling windows allow for plenty of natural light and showcase emerald fairways and the

impressive Santa Monica Mountains in the distance. The room also features a warm, cherry-wood ceiling and crown moldings, rustic wrought-iron chandeliers and matching wall sconces. The outdoor veranda is ideal for gala affairs, with hanging lanterns strung from one end to the other, providing a softly-lit dining area and dance floor. You’ll find it difficult to imagine a more romantic setting.

At A-Alpha Wedding Invitations, our family has been serving generations of customers with custom, classic and contemporary invitations for over 50 years!

Our showroom is centrally located for your convenience and we have our own in-house print shop. We do letter-press, thermography, foil stamping, and offset printing. We also do custom printing for your commercial needs. We also have years of experience in Spanish and Armenian language invitations.

Sarah Leonard Jewelers provided our bride and groom with a lustrous and masculine wedding ring and wedding band to add the perfect touch to our bride and groom. 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.

We invite you to make an appointment to experience the "New Mon Amie".​ LUXE Linen is a trusted leader in fine linen rentals based in Southern California. We offer the highest quality linens, table runners, napkins and overlays in a collection of fine fabrics that are sourced worldwide.

Manufacturing our own linens, we can create custom linens for any occasion and make your event dreams a reality. “We bring style to the table” Our clientele includes wedding and special event producers, floral designers, private venues, caterers, destination management companies, hotels and couples planning their special day.

We embellished this photo shoot with our Va Va Voom Rose Quartz in both linen and napkin to provide a soft, elegant and classy wedding design. The color choice paired perfectly with the soft and ivory floral arrangements. The style we went for mirrored the modern and upscale feel of the MountainGate Country Club.

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ACCESSORIES Chic Indulgences

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LINENS Luxe Linens

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he asked...she said yes!

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On a very hot and gorgeous Sunday in September Erika and Sean decided to pack a picnic and go for a hike at Top of the World in Laguna Beach, CA. Erika was looking forward to the hike to burn off some excitement as she thought Sean was going to propose to her during their upcoming anniversary trip to San Luis Obispo, Ca. During a break in the hike Sean turned to her and said "This is a perfect place." Erika thought he was just really into the hike and scenery but he then reached into his backpack and pulled out the ring. With the magnificent Pacific Ocean as a backdrop Sean dropped down onto one knee and asked her to marry him on the Top of the World! Erika who was completely taken by surprise and emotion burst out into tears. They then finished the hike and celebrated with family and friends turning their anniversary getaway into an engagement celebration!

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Why a Destination Wedding might be the right choice for YOU!

Written by: DC Vekic, founder of Cosmopolitan Travels, Inc.

Destination weddings have gained in popularity in recent years. Today, this hip and modern alternative allows couples to combine the best of a romantic honeymoon with a more traditional ceremony, saving money in the process. By combining wedding and honeymoon, you can afford to go to that dream honeymoon location. Also, if your guest-list consists of 300 names, you can be sure to cut that to about 75-100 names without offending anyone. Regular banquet halls will serve you uninspired salmon or chicken choice for about $100-120 per person, while in the Caribbean or Mexico you can serve a four course meal with steak and seafood for $40-75 per person.

Destinations weddings tend to be smaller, more intimate events. They also tend to last a few days, giving you and your intended plenty of opportunity to spend time with your guests. Although not all of your invited guests will be able to travel due to scheduling and budgetary concerns, those who can attend interact more with each other and their hosts than at a traditional wedding and return feeling more a part of your life and that special day.

Many resorts offer special packages to bride and groom to visit the resort and meet with the wedding vendors for free.

Whether they call it “Test-drive your WeddingMoon” or “Bridal Dress Rehearsal”, there are 3-4 night packages that a couple books for $399-$599, and if they end up booking a wedding on

'Today, this hip and modern alternative allows couples to combine the best of a romantic honeymoon with a more traditional ceremony, saving money in the process. " the spot, the $399-599 they spend will be applied towards their wedding cost. Your travel agent will be able to advise you of resorts who are offering these services. Always hire a travel agent to coordinate your wedding. There are several types of group contracts and your travel agent will be able to explain pros and cons of each contract. Your travel agent will be dealing with guests’ deposits and payments, and will be able to negotiate some free rooms, upgrades and other amenities.

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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.

5. Love your rings.

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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On your special day surprise your Bridesmaids with custom made lockets and interchangeable charms.

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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.

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Bridal Fair Tips When attending bridal fairs bring along the following: u Don’t get Writers cramp!

Print a page of address labels with your name, email and wedding date. u 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!

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u 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! u Create a Personalized Wedding Email Address!

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Professional Vendor Listings

Accessories

Bridal Shows

Chic Indulgences chic-indulgences.com 424.558.3650 pg. 64

Bellisima Bride Bridal Show February 21st, 2016 Hyatt Regency Valencia

Bachelorette Parties

September 18th, 2016 Hyatt Regency Valencia

Hells Belles Burlesque burlesquebachelorette.com 818-850-1743

April 17th, 2016 Calamigos Equestrian Center Burbank BellisimaBride.com pg. 79

Boat BNB 2240 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 619.743.8600 boatbnb.com

Bridal Premiere January 10th, 2016 Hyatt Westlake Plaza bridalpremiere.com 805.376.3515 pg. 72

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Bridal Beauty Beauty Duo 951.473.3355 beauty-duo.com pg. 34 Hair by Penny Lu @hairbypennylu 310.648.2686 pg. 35 Makeup by Nikki LaRose nikkilarose.com | 818.476.2106 @makeupbynikkilarose pg. 35 Penelope’s Pit Stop Lashes pvander@mac.com penelopepitstoplashes.com 714.293.1673 pg. 34

Bridal Necessities Save the Veil: Veil Weights savetheveil.com 949.498.3037 / 800.808.1333 pg. 65 Twisted Hangers twistedhangers.com pg. 65 80 • LABRIDAL.COM Spring/Summer 2016

Bridal Connexion 2015

March 25th, 2016 Anaheim Marriott Suites

May 1st,2016 double Tree by Hilton Claremont thecornerstonecap.com 714.658.8788 pg. 76 I Do Bridal Event Sunday, February 7th 2016 Langham Huntington Hotel Noon-4:00pm Idobridalevent.com pg. 74 Premier Bridal Shows PremierBridalShows.com 714.572.1363 See Ad for multiple show dates and locations pg.78 Spanish Hills Country Club January 24th, 2016 spanishhillswedding.com pg. 77 San Gabriel Chamer of Commerce January 17th, 2016 San Gabriel Hilton Hotel 626.576.2525 pg. 77

Wedding Show Weekend SAVE the DATE! March 12th and March 13th, 2016 weddingshoweekend.com pg. 73

Contemporary Catering 310-558-8190 contemporary-catering.com

Cakes

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 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

Hokkaido Culinary Catering Group SoCal 818-602-0186 hokkaidocatering.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

Taste 538 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisade 310-459-9808 ilovetaste.com

An Catering 2700 Colorado Ave Ste 190, Santa Monica 323-460-2645 ancatering.com pg. 56

Truly Yours Catering 10940 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood 818- 753-9100 trulyyourscatering.com

Animal 435 N. Fairfax Ave.Los Angels 323-782-9225 animalrestaurant.com Bollywood Bites 310-403-1661 thebollywoodbites.com Spring/Summer 2016 LABRIDAL.COM • 81

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

Favors

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 Any Case Events anycaseevents.com 818.442.2809 pg. Inside Back Cover Tijuana Dogs tijuanadogs@gmail.com tijuanadogs.com 714.916.7890 The Sinatra Tribute Band sinatratributeband@gmail.com sinatrabigband.com 714.916.7890 Unique Mobile Sounds sandiegodiscjockeys.com 858-382-4565 Ridge Entertainment 818.355.4466 ridgeproductionweddings.com pg. 88

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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 712 Marina Dr., Seal Beach 562.594.0104 devynnsgarden.com Exotic Green Gardens exoticgreengarden.com 805.494.5300 pg. 61 Flowers by Sam sam@flowersbysam.com flowersbysam.com 323.206.6305 pg. 61 PINK DAFFODIL 19 Spectrum Pointe #607 Lake Forest, CA 92630 pinkdaffodil.com (949) 294.9519

Gowns & Tuxedos

Invitations

Brides by Liza 8685 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills bridesbyliza.us 310.652.2218 pg. 30

A-Alpha Wedding Invitations 818.243.3263 aalphaprint.com pg. 71

Elyse Reuben Custom Couture elysereuben.com pg. 28

Sloan Events New York / Los Angeles 866-646.7087

GROOM groomoffical.com @GROOMofficial pg. 33 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

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. 62 Jeweled by Jeri Origami Owl Designer 619 322 2116 pg. 64 Raphael’s 90210 9529 Santa Monica Beverly HIlls 310.275.6211 raphaels90210.com pg. 64

Officiant

Men’s Wearhouse menswearhouse.com pg. 32

Larry Leslie A76oiler@gmail.com 714.334.3629 pg. 60

Honeymoons

Personal Trainer

Cosmopolitan Travels 800.303.7901 • 310.490.1893 cosmopolitantravels.com pg. 44

Gettin' Fit with Jen soccerjen7@aol.com 562.208.4689 pg. 67

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Photography Cameron Taylor Photography inquiries@ctaylorphotos.com ctaylorphotos.com 562.726.4198 pg. 43, 46,47 Chris Werner Photography info@chriswernerphoto.com chriswernerphoto.com 805.570.7534 pg. 54,55 Lucas Parker Photography lucaspphotography.com 714-987-1120 lucas@lucaspphotography.com pg. 41 Lucero Photography lucerophotography.com 714.449.9600 pg. 42 Misty Dameron Photography www.mistydameron.com 661.873.4101 pg. 52, 53 Pro Image Weddings Trent@ProImageWeddings.com ProImageWeddings.com 888-970-8513 pg. 48, 49 Robert & Karina Photography robert@robertgillette.us robertgillette.us 510.427.7745 pg. 50,51 Rossetti Photography www.rossettiphotography.com 209.604.4404 pg. 40

Real Estate Long Beach Real Estate-Jack Pisciotta zillow.com/profile/Jack-Pisciotta 562.547.3517 pg. 71 84 • LABRIDAL.COM Spring/Summer 2016

Rehearsal Dinners Bravo Cucina 1319 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica 310.394.0374 bravosantamonica.com 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 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 Duke’s 21150 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 310.317.0777 dukesmalibu.com pg. 15, 36, Back Cover 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 Locanda del Lago 231 Arizona Ave. Santa Monica 310.451.3525 lagosantamonica.com Mastro's 18412 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90265 310.454.4357 2087 E Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 805.418.1811 mastrosrestaurants.com pg. 19 Tiato 2700 Colorado Ave Ste190, Santa Monica 310.866.5228 tiato.com

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

Classic Party Rentals Orange County 3101 S. Harbor Blvd.

Santa Ana, CA 92704 714-540-6111 El Segundo 2310 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 310-535-3660 classicpartyrentals.com Luxe Linen 1921 N. Gaffey Street, Suite G San Pedro, CA 90731 310-548-5183 luxelinen.org pg. 69

Transportation Pedaler Society pedalersociety.com 562.980.1861 pg. 67 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

Venues See pg. 16,17,18 for a complete list of Venues

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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 Spring/Summer 2016

Santa Barbara

Destination Vendors

Riveria Mansion 805.884.8703 rivieramansionwedding.com

Cosmopolitan Travels 800.303.7901 dc@cosmopolitantravels.com cosmopolitantravels.com 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

San Diego

Boat Bed & Breakfast 619.743.8600 boatbnb.com pg. 8, 68

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Exotic Green Gardens 805.494.5300 exoticgreengarden.com pg. 61

Save the Veil: Veil Weights 949.498.3037 / 800.808.1333 savetheveil.com pg. 65

A-Alpha Wedding Invitation Co. 818.243.3263 aalphaprint.com pg. 71

Lucero Photography 714.449.9600 lucerophotography.com pg. 42 Spring/Summer 2016 LABRIDAL.COM • 87

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