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Foo Fighters’ Nate Mendel and publicist Kate Jackson say “I do” in a music-filled fete in Coldwater Canyon Park.

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With a little help from her friends, stylist Molly Fishkin weds producer Asher Levin at an eclectic Silverlake manse.

98 THAT’S AMORE For jet-setting fashion duo Erica Pelosini and Louis Leeman, the island of Capri was the perfect landing spot for their whirlwind weekend affair.

104 SECRET GARDEN Play hide-and-seek beneath the shade in spring’s enchanting silhouettes.

112 LABOR OF LOVE Patrick Stoker and Rachel Roberts, who first met as kids, exchange vows in Malibu.

Kristin Soong and Philip Rapoport tie the knot in San Francisco with an elegant celebration inspired by their worldly pursuits.

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wedding is, by nature, a classic affair. And yet each season, just when I think it’s not possible to reinvent the wheel again, a slew of innovative brides, grooms, planners and tastemakers convince me otherwise—rethinking the cake (in a nude version, no less— see Jennifer Musty’s unfrosted wonder on p.71), the dress (more than one of our featured brides joined Solange Knowles in embracing the cape this season) and the tabletop (think original

works of art by Konstantin Kakanias, as seen on p.63).

This issue, like all of our wedding issues, is intended to balance utility with fantasy; offering time-honored guidance and serving as a barometer of the latest and greatest in the Golden State’s wedding world. We’ve set our sights on all things prep; compiling a beauty calendar (p.60) tailored to distinct goals with a 12-month lead time to get you there; mock registries at Barneys New York (p.64) curated by Mary McDonald and Kyle Irwin; and a bridal style grid (p.40) that cross-references your fashion leanings with everything from venues to party favors.

When it comes to inspiration, on the other hand, I believe there’s no better way to start imagining your perfect day than by appreciating those of others, so we’ve selected a varied crop of real weddings guaranteed to appeal to every aesthetic—from Laura Vassar and Kristo-

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pher Brock’s Newport Beach nuptials (p.120), an all-American waterfront affair held at Vassar’s family’s summer home; to Erica Pelosini and Louis Leeman’s unabashedly splashy, star-studded “I dos” in Capri (p.98); to Molly Fishkin and Asher Levin’s eclectic, fashionforward celebration at The Paramour Mansion in Silverlake (p.92).

It goes without saying that it’s the people that make your day—the magic is having those closest to you in one place to share in that surreal moment where you commit to the one you love. But those extra details: the gold-leaf rose headband; the ’70s cover band; the artisanal donut wall? That’s the fun part—what translates who you are as a couple into what your day

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“It was a treat to work on the cover feature with the C team at Virginia Robinson Gardens. What an epic property hidden in the heart of Beverly Hills!” declares photographer Coliena Rentmeester of her work behind the lens in “Secret Garden” (p.104).

Rentmeester divides her time between L.A. and New York, and has shot for publications such as GQ, Harper’s Bazaar and W Magazine. C SPOTS • Paradise Cove • Franklin Canyon—the perfect place to run • Downtown L.A.

“When an e-mail from Erica Pelosini lands in your inbox one summer afternoon, detailing the guest list [think Christie Brinkley, Mary Katrantzou, Olivia Palermo] and events of her upcoming wedding weekend in Capri, you book the next flight out––no questions asked,” says The Coveteur’s Jake Rosenberg, who, alongside co-founder Stephanie Mark, captured the jet-set nuptials in “That’s Amore” (p.98). Their website, which began as a passion project, goes behind the scenes with today’s fashion, art and lifestyle influencers.

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“A beautiful day wearing beautiful dresses in Beverly Hills...isn’t that the Hollywood dream? I think so,” reflects model Andrea Wahlgren of the sun-filled shoot for “Secret Garden” (p.104). The Swedish beauty now calls Hancock Park home and is also a fashion columnist for Etage Magazine.

C SPOTS • Home with my two dogs • Big Sur • Larchmont Village—I love to stroll and dream of springtime in Europe

Kyle Irwin “What could be more fun than an early-morning shopping spree through Barneys with the amazingly talented Mary McDonald?” says Santa Barbara-based designer Kyle Irwin of curating a table setting for “Double Take” (p.64). Irwin’s notable list of projects includes Rob Lowe’s Montecito estate and the newly opened Happy Canyon Vineyard tasting room in historic El Paseo. C SPOTS • Golden Gate Park to visit the buffalo paddock • Lief Almont in West Hollywood • Descanso Beach Club on Catalina Island

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“The Jose Villa story was a dream to design. I have loved his work for many years. He captures the small details of weddings in perfect composition and color,” says C’s new graphic designer Julie Webb of “Kodak Moments” (p.31). The Utah native recently moved to Playa Vista with her husband. C SPOTS • Carmel-by-the-Sea for its quaint charm • Burro on Abbot Kinney for unique books and gifts • The Getty Villa in Malibu

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Kodak Moments Jose Villa’s international workshops bring the art of wedding photography into focus

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At a recent Mexico workshop, florist Mindy Rice and planner Lisa Vorce designed the welcome dinner in a 350-yearold sugarcane warehouse.

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The welcome dinner at Villa Cetinale designed

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Mindy Rice-designed gift baskets carried by a donkey at the Mexico session. A welcome gift at the Napa Valley workshop designed by Laurie Arons and Jill Sassa from PS Paper.

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hotographers tend to place certain things in a frame that don’t make sense,” says renowned wedding lensman Jose Villa. “I hate when I see a dress in a tree, or wedding shoes hanging from their heels on a painting—a shoe doesn’t live on a painting!”

Blending authenticity with the soft-focus graininess of film and

editorial-style art direction for fine art results, Villa has established

himself as an industry heavyweight (with a more than 156,000-strong Instagram following) in his 14-year career.

He began sharing his expertise a decade ago, launching an annual workshop for aspiring photographers. With a rotating cast of influential experts such as event planner Laurie Arons, Style Me Pretty blog founder and editor Abby Larson, makeup artist Mar Romero, videographer Joel Serrato and florist and event designer Mindy

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Rice, the Santa Ynez-based Villa escapes to his native Mexico, holing up in a 350-year-old hacienda in Jalisco to stage teaching-friendly photo ops spanning giftladen donkeys to sunset-lit agave fields.

The intimate gatherings (which last year expanded to Sovicille, Italy, and California’s Pope Valley) have also become something of a trend incubator. Pinterestready vignettes feature gowns by emerging Israeli designers Galia Lahav and Inbal Dror and accents such as custom linens embroidered with original art motifs. “It’s a great vehicle for getting inspired,” says Arons, who is given free rein to experiment with au courant bold hues in place of the typical blush and buttercup.

Rice, meanwhile, can pursue her self-described “let’s pretend that we meant to do that” moments: improvising a table runner from terra-cotta tiles and repurposing wax bags as vessels for cathedral candles. “People are warming up to richer colors like fuchsias and reds, and incorporating things other than florals,” she observes, noting element,” an embrace of organic touches such as heirloom tomatoes, and the rise of

FROM ABOVE Mindy Rice sourced corn husk florals and Mexican tiles for the tabletop, which also features place mats calligraphed by a local artist and Casa de Perrin tableware.

Jose Villa. An invitation suite at the Napa Valley workshop; calligraphy by Janis Anzalone and paper by PS Paper. FROM RIGHT The “getaway” car at the Italy workshop. Kate Holt of Flowerwild and Laurie Arons designed the farewell dinner at the Villa Cetinale in Sovicille. The flowers were sourced from nearby Florence and Siena.

hellebores over peonies as the new hot flower.

Days wind down over micheladas and tamarind margaritas. “It’s so fun. And by the time the week’s done, someone has cried and you know everyone’s quirks,” says Rice. The sign of a good party if ever there was one. josevillaworkshops.com. •

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The S.F.-based mother/ daughter team behind Beaumark Design takes an artful approach to family crests. Custom symbols reflective of the couple can be emblazoned on everything from silverware to table linens and stationery. beaumarkdesign.com.

A crest inscribed on four different surfaces: leather, foil, paper and crystal.

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The June nuptials of Tyler Ellis and Benjamin Shriner, who split their time between New York and Ellis’ native L.A., made an enduring sartorial statement. The daughter of the late designer Perry Ellis called on Raf Simons to create her Dior haute couture gown in Paris, which took almost 1,000 hours to complete. As for Shriner, designer Michael Bastian lined the groom’s tux with a vintage Perry Ellis textile.

“It was definitely the most glamorous day of my life. Raf is a true genius,” says Ellis.

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ABOVE Ellis designed the Perry clutch for her wedding engraved with the date: 6/6/2014. LEFT Raf Simons’ sketch of the bridal gown.

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Ellis’ friend JeanCharles de Castelbajac designed the invitations. The couple took pictures in Central Park before the ceremony at The Pierre hotel in Manhattan.

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After dreaming up ethereal crowns of fresh florals for brands like Wildfox, Kelsey Harper of Flower Girl Los Angeles started to receive Instagram requests from brides-to-be coveting her dainty headpieces of garden roses, peonies and jasmine.

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From a feathered altar to a modern chrome chuppah, the al fresco ceremony— whatever your denomination—just got a lot more interesting ABOVE FROM LEFT A lush Mark’s Garden altar of lavender, roses, eucalyptus, pampas grass, hydrangea and mixed grasses. For a wedding at Beverly Hills Hotel, The Velvet Garden designed a canopy of hanging wisteria. A feathered Floral Art creation at Hotel Bel-Air. A Hollyflora chuppah of garden roses, driftwood, blooming stephanotis, olive branches and moss at Montage Laguna Beach.

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Paper Trail From her home studio in Marin County, classically trained calligrapher Janis Anzalone updates the lost art of fine wedding stationery.

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This winter, the venue’s sister site, Millwick, a 7,000-square-foot super-loft of indoor/outdoor space for up to 175 guests, opens in the heart of Downtown L.A.’s Arts District. 800 E. Fourth Pl., L.A., 310-837-3610; marvimon.com.

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Judson Morgan started off making music videos and short fashion films in Los Angeles and now applies his Hollywood know-how to his new wedding video company, Butter Pictures. “The name came from the idea that adding butter just makes everything better,” says Morgan. From $7,500; butterpictures.com.

The Santa Barbara nuptials of Todd Wennerstrom and Samantha Hutchinson (of the blog Could I Have That?).

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE An ivory tweed dress with denim thigh boots on Chanel’s runway. A strapless Lanvin gown decorated with the house’s signature bow, Spring/ Summer 2012. An origami-inspired J. Mendel gown. A silk dress embroidered with flowers from Dior’s Haute Couture collection, Fall/Winter 2014.

he bride is completely different from the rest of the collection, because a wedding is a unique moment in a person’s life, not a fashion moment,” affirms Karl Lagerfeld, whose iconic Chanel creations along with pieces by ffellow ellow revered designers from 26 fashion houses are showcased in Couture Wedding Gowns (Abrams, $65) by Marie Bariller. The satinbound volume lifts the veil on the ever-evolving interpretation of couture gowns and the creative masterminds behind them. From Givenchy’s three-dimensional contemporary silhouettes delicately sculpted with feathers and pearls, to Christian Dior’s midcentury strapless designs echoed in Raf Simons’ architectural take, gowns of all shapes, shades and fabrics are featured. A word of advice from Christian Dior as you fantasize about your dress: “Even at the height of luxury, simplicity is indispensible.”

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Digital Love Carolina Herrera has partnered with Appy Couple (the wedding website builder and app) on a collection of runway-inspired templates.

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Want a destination feel without leaving the Golden State? Photographer Paige Jones, event designers Casa de Perrin, floral studio Moon Canyon and Anne Robin Calligraphy teamed up to create four location-themed place settings (clockwise from top left: Mayan Ruins, French Riviera, Russian Countryside and Big Sur, and) to inspire a worldly affair.

COUTURE WRITTEN BY LINDSAY KINDELON. CHANEL: GUY MARTINEAU. LANVIN: COURTESY OF LANVIN. DIOR: COURTESY OF DIOR. J. MENDEL: COURTESY OF J. MENDEL. CASA DE PERRIN: PAIGE JONES

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fashion A Lasting Affair A look back at Oscar de la Renta’s special relationship with the wedding dress

BY MELISSA GOLDSTEIN

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JOHN DOLAN

Kate Bosworth wore a de la Renta-designed ivory radzimir-satin gown for her August 2013 nuptials to Michael Polish, held at The Ranch at Rock Creek in Philipsburg, Mont.

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he only manners I am interested in are the manners of the heart,”

Renta at his studio, 1998.

Miranda Brooks wed in a gypsy-inspired gown at a friend’s Long Island, N.Y., compound, 2010. Maggie Rizer in a strapless gown with French lace detailing, Lake Placid, N.Y., 2010.

Oscar de la Renta told New York magazine in 2013. The sentiment is emblematic of the late Dominican Republic-born designer—an intimation of both his trademark wit and his legacy as the creative genius behind many seminal wedding dresses.

Despite the fact that he launched his bridal collection as recently

as 2006, de la Renta’s history with high-profile brides dates back to 1965, when he was commissioned to create a knee-length white gabardine frock for he launched his own label and won a client and friend in Jacqueline Kennedy).

It’s a testament to the icon’s remarkable staying power that such of-the-moment style-setters as actress Kate Bosworth, lifestyle brand scion Aerin Lauder, model Maggie Rizer and, most recently,

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insta-fashion phenom, British-Lebanese lawyer Amal Alamuddin (aka Mrs. Clooney) trusted their momentous day to his inimitable vision: “It’s the most important dress in the life of a woman,” he told Vogue during a fitting with Alamuddin, whose off-the-shoulder A-line gown prompted WWD to proclaim de la Renta “the man of the hour.”

For Lauder, it was not only the dress but the relationship the

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Lauder in her off-the-shoulder silk gown, Wainscott, Long Island, N.Y., 1996.

A sketch the designer gifted to Lauder for her wedding.

Spring 2015 bridal collection dresses.

collaboration encouraged: “It was the beginning of a friendship that lasted more than 20 years,” she says.

De la Renta’s penultimate bridal collection, Spring 2015, caters to every stripe of bride: from the all-out glamour of a tulle A-line silhouette with organza flower and sequin embroidery, to the contemporary elegance of a mikado trumpet number with a ruffle back, to the free-spirited non-dress that is an intricate white cotton eyelet bikini and pareo. They are each, above all, celebratory—a quality de la Renta embodied. “I always tell the girls to smile,” he revealed in a video for his 2013 retrospective at the Clinton Presidential Library. “I hate sad faces.” oscardelarenta.com.

Cinderella’s Slipper

Shouldn’t your wedding footwear be as exquisite as your dress? Christian Louboutin thinks so. Handmade in India, each Devibroda shoe is adorned with glass beads and Swarovski crystals individually placed on a delicate grosgrain ribbon. 650 N. Robertson Blvd., WeHo, 310-247-9300; christianlouboutin.com.

Devibroda limited-edition sandals, $2,495.

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os Angeles designer Rory Beca feels your bridesmaids’ pain: “Every woman has a story of buying an overpriced, too-tight, strapless dress that they gave to Goodwill after years of it collecting dust in their closet,” she says. As an antidote to the one-and-done problem, Beca, who is known for her breezy array of exotically patterned maxi dresses, teamed with celebrity wedding planner Yifat Oren to launch Maid, a new collection that promises a return on investment.

The line (which has already been modeled at the Oren-orchestrated nuptials of Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo) features a variety of romantically draped silhouettes in double silk georgette in a palette of blush, magenta, royal blue, silver and onyx. The effect is California-cool in a way that can be dressed up for the big day or down for date nights (you may even want to borrow one for your honeymoon). “The idea of wearing a bridesmaid dress and then packing it for your next vacation sounds ideal to me,” says Beca. From $260; rorybeca.com.

Isn’t She Lovely?

If you embrace the twodress wedding trend (one for the ceremony and another for the reception), it’s imperative that your jewelry complements both looks.

Harry Winston’s Secret Combination necklace is set with more than 77 carats of fancy-cut diamonds and can be worn seven different ways, from a classic single line to a cascading layer of dazzling stones. harrywinston.com.

Indie bridal destination Lovely Bride has been offering clients a carefully curated selection of romantic gowns since its New York opening in 2010. Now the shop has debuted an in-house collection, The Lovely One, brimming with low backs and illusion necklines. Owner Lanie List says, “It’s fun to be able to build something for our brides when we know them so well firsthand.” $1,950–$2,750. By appointment in WeHo, 310-659-2050, and S.F., 415-962-7415; lovelybride.com.

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Catherine dress, $2,750.

HEAD TO TOE Secret Combination necklace, price upon request.

“There is no symbol more permanent and meaningful than a platinum engagement ring,” says designer Monique Lhuillier of her new fine jewelry line. “I was inspired by a hydrangeablue wedding gown from my spring collection and added sapphires to provide ‘something blue.’” $990-$5,500 without center stone; bluenile.com.

Sapphire and diamond halo engagement ring and Floressa Hydrangea silk gauze dress from the Spring/Summer 2015 collection.

WRITTEN BY MELISSA GOLDSTEIN AND HEATHER SEVERS. LOVELY BRIDE: CHEYENNE GIL. MONIQUE: DAN LECCA

STRING THEORY

Looks from the premiere Spring 2015 collection.

Marry Me at The Langham

The Langham

Quietly nestled just minutes from Downtown Los Angeles in beautiful Pasadena, The Langham Huntington captures the grace and elegance of classic Southern California.

With 23 acres of meticulously cultivated gardens and historic ballrooms, this iconic landmark hotel is the perfect wedding venue where life long memories are created.

langhamhuntingtonweddings.com 1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, California 91106 T (626) 585 6244 F (626) 568 3700

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And the bride wore‌ Three standout styles from the spring runways

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Monique Lhuillier

Naeem Khan

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PERFECT TEN

Newlyweds Daphne Javitch and Pali Xisto Cornelsen.

Who made your dress? My dress was custom-made by Bill Bull (Vogue’s dressmaker/tailor). We would put the dress on for two minutes and then spend an hour gabbing about ’90s editorial.

How did your personal style translate into your dress choice? My dress was completely aligned with my (dream) personal style—minimal, timeless, easy and elegant.

What type of undergarments did you wear? I almost went without but was a little nervous about flash photography

so I wore a seamless nude thong.

Do you have any undergarment tips for the big day? It depends on the dress, but the TEN bikini would be a cute “something blue.”

What is your stance on the garter belt?

I don’t have one, and my husband just asked what a garter belt is.

What would be your fantasy honeymoon lingerie set? I spent more time packing lingerie for my honeymoon than clothes! I’m all about a pretty nightgown. That, or a vintage tee with cotton undies. tenundies.com.

LOS ANGELES

WEEKEND WARRIOR When Sathya Balakumar couldn’t

find the perfect dress for her modern Indian wedding, she designed her own. But she didn’t stop there: Noting the void in the bridal market, Balakumar teamed up with Heather Green to launch Lakum,, a 25-piece collection dedicated to brides’ wedding weekend needs, from rehearsal dinner to after-party, as well as aisle-worthy gowns. “We designed Lakum for the modern bride who finds inspiration in the pages of high-fashion magazines and on the runway,” says New York–based Balakumar. “She is cosmopolitan and wants to bring her personal fashion aesthetic into her wedding-wear looks.” From $480; lakumcollection.com.

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Monica silk top, $480 and Mae skirt, $950.

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visit to Ilan Trojanowski’s West Hollywood atelier usually yields more than its anticipated spoils. You may set out with the designer’s evil eye necklace in mind, but will also leave with the name of a miracle-working holistic doctor in Koreatown and a

fairytale-like anecdote about a rabbi with an aptitude for matchmaking. Such is the effect of an encounter with the charismatic French-Israeli talent, who launched his line, One Jewelry,, in January 2012 after forays as an antiquarian (he worked for his family’s business in Paris from the age of 16) and as a fashion buyer in L.A. “I grew up looking,” says Trojanowski, whose devoted clients include Zooey Deschanel and Nicole Richie.

“So in everything I see, I also see the way it was made.”

This intuitive sense for craftsmanship combined with an improvisational approach to geometric silhouettes translates to quietly remarkable yellow-, white- and rose-gold pieces encrusted with white and black diamonds. (See: the Kyra, a chunky architectural band topped with a sparkling pyramid; the Geller, a Deco-inspired cuff-shaped statement; or the Yael, a delicate lightning-bolt streak rendered in twinkling pavé.) Trojanowski, who is married to BCBGeneration Creative Director Joyce Azria, recently began accepting commissions for engagement and wedding rings, a collaborative process that comes naturally. “I was raised with sisters,” he explains. “I was into martial arts and basketball, but then I’d also be like, ‘Oooh, I like your ring!’” onejewelrylosangeles.com.

Trojanowski (center) crafts intricate bands (top) and architectural rings (above) perfectly suited for the less-traditional bride.

WRITTEN BY MELISSA GOLDSTEIN, LESLEY McKENZIE AND ANNINA MISLIN. JAVITCH: RACHEL SCHWARZ. LAKUM: VLASTA PILOT. ONE JEWELRY: ROBERT RICHMOND

TEN Undies designer Daphne Javitch dishes on her own wedding-day style

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Jimmy Choo sandals, $750, similar styles available, jimmychoo.com.

Thierry Lasry sunglasses, $525, barneys.com.

Shore Thing

Oscar de la Renta

Beau-coup parasol, $47, beau-coup.com.

Dior nail polish, $25, dior.com.

Forgo city frills and escape to the beach for the big day

Reynaud Cristobal salad plate, $114; tea cup, $127, and saucer, $70, gumps.com.

Michael Kors swimsuit, $314, michaelkors.com.

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A.Jaffe wedding band, $2,425, ajaffe.com.

Alberta Ferretti sandals, $1,320, albertaferretti.com.

Rifle Paper Co. card, $4.50, riflepaperco.com.

Floral headpiece, cultgaia.com.

Stephen Jones Millinery for Donna Karan New York hat, price upon request, donnakaran.com.

Tina Frey champagne bucket, $210, marchsf.com.

Ted Muehling lantern, $1,340, tableartonline.com.

Valentino Manolo Blahnik sandals, $725, Saks Fifth Avenue, 310-275-4211.

Irene Neuwirth earrings, $2,730, 323-285-2000.

Valentino Garavani clutch, $1,495, 310-247-0103.

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fashionjewelry box Ileana Makri Centaurus earrings, $3,440, ileanamakri.com.

Julieri Dot E48 earrings, $3,259, julieri.com.

Van Cleef & Arpels Flower Heritage earrings, $52,000, 310-276-1161.

Harry Winston Incredibles cluster earrings, price upon request, harrywinston.com.

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Starburst earrings, $130,000, tiffany.com.

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Pamela Love Five Spike earrings, $6,000, Barneys New York, 310-777-5877.

Match Maker Cartier Caresse d’Orchidées par Cartier earrings, $31,800, 310-275-4272.

McTeigue & McClelland Flora Quadrant earrings, $10,500, 800-956-2826.

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Stephen Russell Flower earrings, price upon request, 212-570-6900.

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Jennifer Behr’s Druzy headband, $495, jenniferbehr.com.

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Picture Perfect

Golden State experts weigh in on how to look and feel radiant on your most photographed day

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beauty Lock Stars Beloved for her vintageinspired gowns, L.A. bridal designer Claire Pettibone’s lingerie and accessories line Heirloom includes the ultimate pieces to accent your wedding-day hairstyle. Find everything from romantic veils made with silk tulle and handbeaded embellishments to gold-leaf rose headbands— a fresh alternative to trending flower crowns. clairepettibone.com.

Boho veil, from $500.

Scent of a Woman Fall head over heels for Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s À La Rose launching just in time for Valentine’s Day, a heavenly floral composition of crisp rose petals, velvety violets and bergamot, anchored by woody notes of cedar. $245, neimanmarcus.com.

Top(Bits) Coat Beauty

For a luxurious, toxin-free experience, head to Brentwood nail salon Côte, where you can now choose from a bridal collection of three hues: an elegant, powdery pink (No. 12), a slate white (No. 2) and a subtle sparkle (No. 108), all in line with the brand’s “five-free” philosophy (no formaldehyde, toluene, camphor, dibutyl phthalate or formaldehyde resin). 11714 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, 310-820-0906; coteshop.co.

$58/set.

Nicole Pollard Bayme. Bikini Cleanse tea promotes weight loss using senna leaf, cinnamon bark, ginger root, rose hip, passion fruit and spearmint.

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BEACH BOUND For busy brides looking for a simple way to slim down in record time (without feeling deprived), try Bikini Cleanse, a seven-day program designed to cleanse the body in a healthy, enjoyable way. “There’s no starving allowed,” says L.A.-based founder Nicole Pollard Bayme, who packs each box with energyboosting orange and Tahitian vanilla smoothies, fat-burning powder sticks, detoxifying bedtime tea and a guidebook with daily affirmations. $189/box; bikinicleanse.com.

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WRITTEN BY CAROLINE CAGNEY. HEIRLOOM: LAURA GORDON PHOTOGRAPHY. BIKINI: COURTESY OF BIKINI CLEANSE

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beauty GET GLOWING

Joanna Czech, the specialist behind some of Hollywood’s most radiant complexions (Cate Blanchett and Kate Winslet are regulars) and La Mer’s global skincare adviser, offers tips on how to achieve a flawless visage from the inside out.

1 YEAR Purify your diet. Incorporate dark leafy greens and drink at least eight glasses of water per day. I like to follow Dr. Junger’s Clean Program. In six weeks you’ll see a dramatic difference in your skin and body, so keep it up until the big day. Begin a deep pore-cleansing facial (four treatments in the next month). I also recommend my diamond and sapphire peel married with LED light therapy.

Use Biologique Recherche’s balancing exfoliators P50, P50V or P50W (depending on skin sensitivity) twice daily to maintain the epidermis’s acid pH. 11 MONTHS Schedule six to eight treatments of LED light therapy targeting hyperpigmentation, rosacea, dehydration and fine lines.

6 MONTHS Continue with monthly LED light therapy sessions combined with a hydrating facial massage [Czech favors La Mer’s The Concentrate]. At home, try Protective Nourishment’s Pumpkin Peel for its brightening qualities (it’s also great for breakouts and won’t irritate). For a body treatment, use Environ’s Derma-Lac Lotion and Vitamin A, C and E Body Oil after your shower at night for a youthful, toned glow. DAY BEFORE To reduce puffiness, drink water and snack on foods like apples and tomatoes to drain fluid from tissue. After getting a collagen or algae mask, get some sleep! joannaczech.com.

PrepWork Beauty (Bits) For brides-to-be with a targeted beauty mission, three experts divulge their secret formulas

SHAPE UP

To get ready for the big day, Craig Balcom, senior program guide at The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu, devises a step-by-step regimen.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN Get weighed and measured. Write your numbers down and your goal, and post on your refrigerator, then update your progress monthly.

1 YEAR Start walking: 45 minutes after lunch and 30 minutes after dinner. 9 MONTHS Simple is good—think: push-ups, sit-ups and squats. Pick one for Monday, one for Tuesday and one for Wednesday. Rest a day, then repeat.

Set a goal of 100 reps per day. 6 MONTHS Try tennis, racquetball, basketball, swimming, hiking, biking, crosscountry skiing or surfing. Plan on at least an hour or two of being an athlete four to six times a week. 3 MONTHS Invest in a pedometer: Aim to take between 14,000 to 20,000 steps a day. Make sure to incorporate vertical steps (up hills or stairs) to get your heart rate up. 1 MONTH Stress will bulk you up, so try five minutes of deep breathing each morning, or yoga classes or meditation training. Find daily time for something you enjoy: Play music, read, write, paint or garden. 1 WEEK The wedding is all about you, so find balance and get grounded by doing something for others less fortunate. A good deed or two will do more for you than everything you have done thus far. DAY BEFORE Do as little as possible, and rest and laugh with friends. theranchmalibu.com.

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Sisters and cookbook authors Heather Goldberg and Jenny Engel, founders of L.A.–based gourmet vegan food company Spork Foods, offer tips for healthy eating and provide a foolproof plan.

1 YEAR Ditch processed foods and incorporate cooked lentils or other beans into your diet (they have been shown to reduce belly fat). Choose whole grains like brown rice, instead of processed bread. Drink water throughout the day. It helps remove waste and maintain a healthy metabolism—spruce it up with some cucumber rings, fresh mint or berries. 9 MONTHS Increase the fat-burning foods in your diet. We make a spicy dressing with a few hot chilies, some olive oil, lemon juice, a dash of sea salt and pepper, and a touch of maple syrup to balance the heat. Blend and serve the mixture over your greens. 6 MONTHS Try a natural remedy for relaxation.

Ours is kuzu pudding—kuzu is a root starch that is a known stress reducer. Whisk it into a pot with your favorite juice or some chocolate almond milk, and make a pudding by cooking it on medium heat for about three minutes. 3 MONTHS Now is the time to commit to the cleansing portion of your wedding prep. If you cut out dairy at this stage, chances are you’ll drop a few pounds.

Almond milk is a delicious alternative, and the unsweetened variety has 30 calories per cup and no cholesterol. 1 MONTH Try eating more natural forms of healthy fats like avocado. 1 WEEK The week before the wedding can come with a lot of stress. Drink fresh peppermint tea. Peppermint relaxes you both through the aroma and the antioxidants in the mint. For a savory remedy, try basil oil to relieve a headache from strained or tense muscles. DAY OF Have a good breakfast such as oatmeal. Be sure to keep a lot of small, well-balanced snacks on hand, like hummus and veggies, mixed nuts or a small avocado roll to help regulate blood sugar. sporkfoods.com.

AS TOLD TO CAROLINE CAGNEY AND JENNIE NUNN

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os Angeles–based illustrator and painter Konstantin Kakanias—who has collaborated with the likes of Christian Louboutin and Diane von Furstenberg—is placing his whimsical stamp on the china cabinet with Jet Set, a new series of registry-bound handpainted plates. Themes for the customizable 82-piece sets have included such motifs as cheeky chickens (inspired by a set he made for Louboutin’s farmhouse), L.A. neighborhood

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maps and midcentury homes. The concept was conceived when Parisian designer and Gray Gallery curator Chahan Minassian asked Kakanias to create unique serveware. “It’s a style of architecture that is a hybrid of many things,” says Kakanias, who describes the L.A. plates as an homage to the photography of Ed Ruscha and John Chase’s Exterior Decoration, among other things. $50,000 for 82-piece sets; $20,000 for 24-piece chargers; by special order at Gray Gallery, 8751 Melrose Ave., WeHo, 310-854-0091; graygallery.com.

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Double Take

Interior designers Kyle Irwin and Mary McDonald create inspirational tablescapes at Barneys New York, fit for just about every type of registry 1 WINEGLASS Saint-Louis, $285.

2 TUMBLER Clancy Designs, $54.

3 BOWL Jess Panza, $125.

4 NAPKIN RING Match, $36.

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5 FLATWARE Barneys New York, fivepiece setting, $375.

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6 PLACE MAT La Gallina Matta, $28.

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“I am just crazy for these marbleized dishes, and adding the pewter charger takes it up a notch.

This classic look works for any season by just changing out flowers and linens.”

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8 PLATES & BOWL Simple Life dinner plate, $62; dessert plate, $58; bowl, $40.

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9 SALT CELLAR Match, $110.

10 BREAD PLATE Match, $75.

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1 VASE Nine Iron Studios, $365.

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2 WINEGLASS Marc Blackwell, $75.

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3 PLACE-CARD HOLDER Finell, $190/set of four.

4 TUMBLER Nouvel, $26.

“Juxtaposing the matte brass flatware with earth tones, and china to mimic hand-thrown pottery gives this setting a current vibe with a range of entertaining possibilities for all occasions.”

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6 FLATWARE Mepra, five-piece setting, $135.

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7 PLATES & BOWL Jaune de Chrome bread plate, $135; dinner plate, $185; soup bowl, $185.

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9 NAPKIN Tina Chen Design, $34.

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8 SALT CELLAR Saikai Toki Trading, $115.

10 VASES Caleb Siemon, $298 each.

ROBERT RICHMOND. FLOWERS: LILY LODGE

Mary McDonald

5 PLACE MAT Deborah Rhodes, $20.

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orange grove of paper flowers designed by Caitlin Watson Boyes. A large dahlia by Tiffanie Turner.

PRESSING MATTERS “Our hand-lettered style gives our work a very lively and one-of-a-kind look, while our letterpress production gives each piece a luxurious feel,” says Arley-Rose Torsone, who along with wife Morgan Calderini runs Colorado-based design and print company Ladyfingers Letterpress—which has already caught the eye of tastemakers like Tory Burch and Martha Stewart. ladyfingersletterpress.com.

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Arm Candy

Floral cuffs are the new corsage: This spring, look to Silverlake-based floral studio Hollyflora’s collaboration with event planner Jo Gartin of Love Luck and Angels for wristlets fashioned from delicate baby’s breath and orchids, or edgy succulent pieces. “For maids and moms, it’s an unexpected surprise,” says Gartin. “They are more of a contemporary touch, in place of a posy.” hollyflora.com; loveluckandangels.com.

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Name Games

A floral bracelet

by Holly Vesecky of Hollyflora, available at her new space in Silverlake.

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Escort and place cards are getting an upgrade these days, says Napa Valley wedding planner Julia Lake of Julia Lake Parties!, who has inscribed monikers on everything from pieces of fruit to personalized corks. This spring, look for all things floral from the planner, who recently relocated from New York, including romantic flower crowns with name cards attached. julialake.com.

WRITTEN BY LESLEY McKENZIE. FIELD: JESSICA PETERSON. DAHLIA: SARAH DERAGON. LADYFINGERS: ARLEY-ROSE TORSONE. ARM CANDY: SARAH DERAGON. ESCORT: JUSTIN BUELL

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aper may be the hallmark of first anniversaries, but it’s also the newest arrival to the wedding floral scene.

Often spotted as centerpieces or strung from ceilings, San Francisco-based Tiffanie Turner of Papel SF’s oversize crepe blooms are designed as “a complement to what is happening at the wedding,” in the designer’s words. Meanwhile, Topanga’s Caitlin Watson Boyes’ dreamy paper flowers and garlands evoke an Alice in Wonderland-like setting. papelsf.com; caitlinwatson.com.

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Natural Selection

Cal-a-Vie’s L’Orangerie Courtyard.

Liz Beck Events creates a dreamy wedding at Cal-a-Vie Health Spa for Brandy Anderson and Dan Benditz

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1 RSVP Custom stationery by Smock on bamboo paper. 2 Step by Step Crystal-encrusted Sergio Rossi shoes for the bride.

3 Something Borrowed Heirloom handkerchiefs gifted by family and friends. 4 Chantilly Lace The Ines Di Santo wedding dress.

5 Still Life Isari Flower Studio created bouquets of blush peonies, clematis, garden roses and pieris.

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6 Future Perfect Guests were invited to share “well wishes” with the bride and groom. 7 Take Your Seats Ceremony pews lined with herbaceous pots. 8 Sweet Serenade A jazz soloist from Wayne Foster Entertainment sets the stage for the evening as guests are guided to dinner.

9 Magical Chairs Seating vignettes from Hire Elegance are set on the lawn offering sweeping views of the countryside and vineyard.

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10 Let Them Eat Cake A Michele Coulon Dessertier Gateau Aileen confection. 11 Fine Dining Casa de Perrin table settings and Designer Specialty Linens adorn the tables. 12 Strictly Ballroom An ornate room on site for dinner and dancing. 13 Forever After The happy couple.

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KARL NIELSEN. FLOWERS: FARMGIRL FLOWERS

Menu (Opener)

Batter Bakery’s vanilla sponge cake layered with vanilla buttercream frosting.

Cutting Edge

Unfrosted wedding cakes make a sweet and showstopping dessert statement

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Tiers of pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting. Jennifer Musty. A slice of Musty’s red velvet cake.

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MIX MASTER

Blendtique founder Billy Dim creates custom wines for couples, ideal for in-room gift baskets or serving on the big day. For hands-on oenophiles, he also offers DIY blending parties. blendtique.com.

Blending kits start at $120, come packaged in a wooden wine crate, and contain four single-varietal wines, an Erlenmeyer flask, measuring pipette and instruction guide.

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Sugar Rush SoCal wedding planner Jeannie Savage commissioned a one-of-akind donut wall with more than 600 Donut Snob confections in 13 flavors and a custom-built display by Bloom Box Designs for a wedding with a sweet finish at Montage Laguna Beach. 949-257-7888.

Flavors including salted caramel and spiced pumpkin pecan made up the edible installation.

BATTER BAKERY: KARL NIELSEN. FLOWERS: FARMGIRL FLOWERS. BLENDTIQUE: GILLIAN KULP. SUGAR RUSH: TROY GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

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t Jennifer Musty’s Batter Bakery in San Francisco, the icing on the cake is, well, taking a back seat. Decadent frosted confections are making way for pared-back counterparts featuring fillings of seasonal fruit, soft caramel, decadent cream cheese and classic buttermilk. “We’ve seen people move away from traditional cakes towards rustic, fun-loving desserts that express the personalities of the couples,” says the accountant-turned-baker, who debuted her FiDi kiosk in 2009 and a brick-and-mortar spot in 2011. “The naked cakes align well with this less-formal, more playful and personal wedding style.” Known for infusing baked goods with outside-thebox flavor combinations, Musty is just one of the drivers behind this natural take on wedding sweets, which she favors in part not only for the frosting-to-cake ratio but also for the ability to highlight fresh fruit—a staple in her kitchen. “We source all of our produce from local farmers,” she says, “so I love to showcase it rather than hide it inside!” 2127 Polk St., S.F., 415-674-1069; batterbakery.com.

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Sabi Khalsa’s gin-based Lady Gray cocktail.

The Gardener, featuring vodka and elderflower liqueur.

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Funmakers founder Sabi Khalsa’s bespoke cocktails are the toast of the town

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hat started out as a hobby entertaining friends has turned into a career inventing cocktails for Los Angeles-based Sabi Khalsa, founder of the recently debuted mixology service Funmakers.

“I have always loved cooking and entertaining, and at the suggestion of a friend, I started hiring out my services—making specialty cocktails for private parties,” says Khalsa, who worked as a marriage and family therapist before finding her current calling. Drawing upon palate-influencing years spent at boarding school in India, the Washington, D.C. native packs her libations with flavor (think florals such as rose and

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THE INSIDE SCOOP

A rainbow display of McConnell’s handcrafted ice cream flavors.

Planning a summer wedding? Consider Santa Barbara staple McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams sandwiches featuring gourmet flavors including olive oil with salted almonds and double peanut butter chip from the company’s signature McTruck or nostalgic hand-pulled carts. mcconnells.com.

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HOT SEAT Take the

guesswork out of wedding floor plans with The Seatingplanner+, a nifty app designed to keep track of your guest list and special meal requests, and find the perfect table arrangements for bringing together family and friends. gobeelabs.com.

SHE’S CRAFTY: SALLY PETERSON. McCONNELL’S: ERIC WOLFINGER

SANTA BARBARA

hibiscus for spring), using California-grown ingredients when possible, sourced from farmers markets or foraged locally.

After considering her clients’ event themes, taste preferences and aesthetics, Khalsa whips up a selection of show-stealing tipples, unique to each occasion. But it’s not just her bespoke creations that have garnered Khalsa a fan base: The bar also takes center stage, artfully arranged with fruits and herbs, and helmed by Khalsa and her handpicked team. “We all dress according to the nature of the party, [and] enjoy talking to guests and having a good time,” Khalsa says. “Our motto is, ‘We party with you.’” thecocktailcook.com.

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Share the Love “People are leaving behind the traditional coursedout dinner service and embracing a more casual and communal experience,” says Hungry Bear Catering’s Jennie Trinh of the move toward family-style wedding feasts. On the shared menu for spring? Roasted baby artichokes with orange zest, and grilled octopus with lentils. Says Trinh, “Breaking the ice by breaking bread together.

We’re all about it.” hungrybearcatering.com.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT A farm table setting. Roasted beet salad. House-made dips featuring edamame hummus, smoked eggplant, Greek yogurt and labneh. Stuffed grape leaves.

Liquid Gold XXIV Karat’s Blanc de Blanc Brut Grande Cuvée, $37.

The lakeside bocce court at Bianchi Winery and Tasting Room.

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HAVING A BALL Put your skills to the test with a friendly game of bocce during cocktail hour at Bianchi Winery and Tasting Room in Paso Robles. Challenge guests to a match on the recently unveiled court overlooking the property’s lake before continuing your al fresco celebrations on the vineyard lawn or waterfront deck. 3380 Branch Rd., Paso Robles, 805-226-9922; bianchiwine.com.

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Add some shine to your wedding toast with XXIV Karat, a California sparkling wine from Mendocino infused with 24-karat gold flakes available as a Grande Cuvée or Rosé. xxivkarat.com.

RAISE A YOUR EVENT GLASS ELEVATED INTRODUCING SOCIAL TERRACE @ W SAN FRANCISCO

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LET US RAISE THE BAR FOR YOUR NEXT CEREMONY ON THE NEWLY-REVEALED ROOFTOP SOCIAL TERRACE. BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO BOOK YOUR EVENT TODAY. QUESTIONS? JUST ASK. TALK TO A SPECIALIST @ 415.777.5300 W SAN FRANCISCO 181 THIRD STREET SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103 #WSFSOCIALTERRACE @WSANFRANCISCO

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New Beginnings

Six of the hottest resorts to open in the sexiest honeymoon locales

Bobbing Cove, a private Caribbean beach at Malliouhana resort.

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MOZAMBIQUE

An adults-only retreat on a quaint island in the natural marine sanctuary of the Quirimbas Archipelago, the Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort’s 12 thatched villas line the pristine sands of the Indian Ocean and are each equipped with a private pool and hammock. medjumbe .anantara.com.

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MALDIVES

Maalifushi is COMO Hotels and Resorts’ second property in the Maldives. Opened last summer on a 20-acre secluded island, it has 66 overwater and garden accommodations. Upon special request, a neighboring private isle can be reserved for castaway picnics and romantic dinners. comohotels.com/maalifushi.

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Set amid lush gardens along the golden beach in the Sanur district in southeast Bali, the Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali is an all-suiteand-villa resort.

Putting tradition and rejuvenation into practice, each of the 120 rooms is expansive and catered to with 24/7 butler service. fairmont.com/ sanur-bali.

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Hugging the Dominican Republic’s north coast, the Gansevoort Playa Imbert’s 48 suites are a sleek collection of glass-front one- and two-bedroom lofts, threebedroom apartments and four-bedroom penthouses overlooking the beach and three-tiered infinity pool. gansevoorthotelgroup.com.

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MALDIVES With ultimate luxury and privacy in mind, the Maldives’ One&Only Reethi Rah has unveiled six new overwater villas complete with their own infinity pools, day beds and hammocks suspended from the decks. reethirah.oneand onlyresorts.com.

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After a threeyear renovation, Auberge Resorts has revitalized Malliouhana in Anguilla. With a breezy indoor/outdoor atmosphere, the stylish 44 rooms and suites open onto a pair of white sand and azure water beaches. malliouhana.aubergeresorts.com.

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The bride and groom depart in a vintage Rolls-Royce. After saying “I do,” Natalie and James hit the streets of Austin. The ceremony took place in Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary’s Shelton Chapel. A historic plaque outside the chapel. Cutting the cake. The reception at Bullock Texas State History Museum. The verdant facade of Shelton Chapel.

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Natalie Bond and James Bloomingdale tie the knot—Lone Star style

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he night we were supposed to meet there was a tornado warning,” Natalie Bond remembers of her

Tower, and the couple have been together ever since.

The pair chose Austin for their nuptials, and the save-the-dates

false start with now-husband James Bloomingdale,

reflected the destination in leather branded by the bride’s 86-year-

fifth-generation Angeleno and grandson of Betsy

old grandfather with a “BB” design—an homage to their last names

Bloomingdale. A friend suggested they connect,

and to Natalie’s father’s cattle ranch in Vernon, 5BB, where James

since Natalie lived in Dallas at the time, and

proposed. After the ceremony at the historic Shelton Chapel, the

James, head of acquisitions and senior vice president for JRK

nearly 500-strong party relocated to the Bullock Texas State History

Property Holdings, was commuting to the city for work from his

Museum, where the newlyweds made their entrance on a grand

Venice Beach base. “James was in the bathtub in his hotel—terri-

limestone staircase. Local band Blind Date Austin kept the dance

fied,” says Natalie. “Meanwhile, I’m having a cocktail on the

floor packed, and authentic fare including quail bites, buñuelos and

patio!” Fate, not inclement weather, intervened the second time

a queso fountain fueled the party. Before departing in a Rolls-Royce,

around, when Natalie accepted a job offer in L.A. (She’s now

the bride paid respect to her adopted home by changing out of her

co-founder of West Hollywood PR firm Nash & Lee.) Three days

bespoke arabesque lace dress into a caped frock by SoCal designer

after moving to town, she met James for dinner at the Sunset

Juan Carlos Obando. “I wanted something from L.A.,” she says. •

CAKE Classic Cakes by Lori MENU Rosemary’s Catering DRESS Coutures by Laura DRESSING CONSULTANT Julian Gold FLORIST Westbank Flower Market ENTERTAINMENT Blind Date Austin COORDINATOR Barbara Bailey Gaines RENTALS/EVENT PRODUCTION RK Group VIDEOGRAPHY 2nd Generation Wedding Films REHEARSAL DINNER The Headliners Club INVITATIONS Crane & Co. HONEYMOON Switzerland and St Barths

WRITTEN BY MELISSA GOLDSTEIN. PHOTOGRAPHS BY JENNIFER LINDBERG WEDDINGS

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Style 8500 gown, $4,026. 352 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 424-249-3909; jlmboutique.com.

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R-122S “Candy” band, $2,825.

Darren McClung Jewelry, 700 Welch Rd., Ste. 102, Palo Alto; Kevin Main Jewelry, 720 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

Trunk Show RIVINI BY RITA VINIERIS

Sophi dress, $8,000. Lovella Bridal, Glendale, 818-2464637; Kinsley James Bridal Couture, Walnut Creek, 925-330-9228.

OLEG CASSINI

High-neck lace A-line dress with beaded embellishment detail and wrap skirt, $1,450.

Available at David’s Bridal in stores and online; olegcassiniweddings.com.

JULIERI

Do-Sa-Do R5 ring, $13,579. julieri.com.

Zero + Maria Cornejo swimsuit, $365, 323-782-4915.

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The Brando is on the pristine atoll of Tetiaroa, just 30 miles north of Tahiti.

The all-inclusive resort features 35 villas each with private beach area and plunge pool.

Paradise Found Pack the perfect honeymoon essentials fit for The Brando,, the newest luxury escape in French Polynesia

Vilebrequin swim trunks, $230, us.vilebrequin.com

Serapian duffel bag, $1,535, barneys.com.

Nancy Gonzalez backpack, $3,850, Neiman Marcus, 310-550-5900.

Comme des Garçons shoes, $120, comme-des-garcons.com.

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Stuart Weitzman sandals, $345, 310-860-9600.

St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point.

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Love Is in the Air

International Affairs

Marchesa

Marchesa’s Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig have said “I do” to St. Regis, teaming up with the luxury hotel group as official brand ambassadors and designers. Starting this spring, the duo will lend their keen design sensibility to oneof-a-kind bridal gowns exclusively for the resort chain, taking cues from its myriad international destinations. starwoodhotels.com.

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FROM ABOVE LEFT The master bedroom looks out onto a sprawling patio. The Citation 8 private jet. The Lacava tub inside the mosaic-walled wet room.

WRITTEN BY LESLEY MCKENZIE. ZERO + MARIA CORNEJO SWIMSUIT: KIRA LUXON

Post-wedding bliss begins at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows’ new three-bedroom suite, complete with in-room massages, a private jet to dinner in S.F. and a helicopter trip to Catalina Island for the day. From $12,500/day, two-day min., 101 Wilshire Blvd., S.M., 310-576-7777; fairmont.com.

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The bride, in an Angel Sanchez gown, and the groom, wearing Bottega Veneta, share a private moment. OPPOSITE The dramatic candlelit table was set with gilded utensils, vintage servingware and tall gold vases crowned with vibrant arrangements of dahlias.

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Foo Fighters’ Nate Mendel and publicist Kate Jackson say “I do” in a music-filled fete in Coldwater Canyon Park

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Y INITIAL IMPRESSION of Nate was that he was really smart and handsome but that he didn’t eat,” says Kate Jackson, founding partner of Grandstand Media & Management, of her first date with her now-husband, Foo Fighters bassist Nate Mendel. “I had to figure out how to be around a woman who I’m basically in awe of,” Nate recalls of his lack of appetite. Four years later, following another landmark dinner, this time at Mario Batali’s NYC mainstay Del Posto (Mendel was in town taping the band’s HBO series “Sonic Highways”), he popped the question. Nate had hired a musician to pose as a busker outside the restaurant and play the couple’s song, Gerry Rafferty’s “Right Down the Line”—as Kate listened in shock, he took a knee on the sidewalk.

In October they wed at an outdoor amphitheater in Coldwater Canyon Park; the bride made her entrance in a caped Angel Sanchez gown, walking to a live performance of Stevie Nicks’ “Wild Heart” by Fleet Foxes’ guitarist Christian Wargo and manager Aja Pecknold. “I loved that we could see every single person’s face,” says Kate of the setup. For the reception, the pair tented the backyard of the Studio City home they share with Nate’s 10-year-old son, Noah, infusing the environs with, in Kate’s words, a “Hollywood goes on safari” sensibility. Bistro lights, lush garlands, Moroccan lanterns, Art Deco bars, and spherical vivid arrangements of roses, orchids, tulips and dahlias commingled to romantic effect.

Entertainment for the night was a crowded bill: ’70s cover band The Goodtime Boys and The Kevin Large Band, a collection of the couple’s music buddies from Seattle shared the stage, while DJ Angel Salva took the last slot, cuing a finale in the form of “I’ll Believe in Anything” by Wolf Parade.

“Our friends lifted us up and danced with us on their shoulders—that’s how we closed out the night,” says Kate. •

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The groom with his son, Noah. The flower girls wore feathered capelets by Tutu Du Monde. OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT A family photo from the heartfelt ceremony. Escort cards were hung with ribbons from a tree in the couple’s backyard. “I didn’t want something cookie-cutter,” says the bride of her unique gown. Close friend Seamus Dolan served as officiant.

CEREMONY VENUE TreePeople Amphitheater in Coldwater Canyon Park MENU Alligator Pear Catering BAR The Spare Room Offsite DRESS Angel Sanchez FLORIST Celadon & Celery ENTERTAINMENT The Goodtime Boys, The Kevin Large Band, DJ Angel Salva PLANNER YourBASH! RENTALS Classic Party Rentals, Blueprint Studios, AB Elements, La Tavola Linen, Greenset, Dish Wish TENT Intent Productions STATIONERY Ceci New York, Julie Maloof Designs

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OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The bride changed into a Parker cocktail dress for late-night dancing. The groom puts in time on the dance floor. A dessert table laden with nostalgic sweets from the Hollywood Candy Girls. Foo Fighters Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins share a laugh. ABOVE The backyard tent, hung with greenery and bistro lights, added to the magical atmosphere. BELOW The couple’s first dance was to Gerry Rafferty’s “Right Down the Line.”

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Bohemian Rhapsody With a little help from her friends, stylist Molly Fishkin weds producer Asher Levin at an eclectic Silverlake manse

By Kelsey McKinnon Photographed by Heather Kincaid

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Molly’s childhood friends Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen made the dress and veil at The Row’s studio in New York.

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T’S PRETTY WELL understood that meeting your better half at a party in L.A. is like finding a needle in a haystack, but there are rare exceptions. Molly Fishkin and Asher Levin, two born-and-bred Angelenos, met the oldfashioned way—at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s 100th anniversary bash in 2012.

A year and a half later, Asher, a producer/director, spontaneously proposed to Molly on the night of Yom Kippur with a ring he had been hiding in the cupboard. “I blacked out. I don’t even remember what he said on his knee,” Molly admits. Shortly after, she called childhood friends Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen of The Row, who insisted on gifting her a custom gown for the occasion. As for the location, Molly, a stylist, kept thinking back to shoots for Elle and Rolling Stone she had done at the historic Paramour Mansion in Silverlake. “It’s haunted, in a good way,” she says. “There’s taxidermy everywhere and every room is a different color, but there’s something about this place, I just fell so deeply in love with it.”

Also known as the Canfield-Moreno Estate, the vista property was the perfect perch for the unique, untraditional affair. The day-of, Molly’s godmother, Stevie Nicks, surprised her with something blue: an heirloom sapphire ring. The Olsens helped the bride into her dress—a bohemian silhouette of breathable silk for the warm June night. Friend Jenna Caine sang Joni Mitchell’s “A Case of You” as Molly walked down the aisle to join Asher under a floral chuppah crafted by Richard Long. After an intimate ceremony in the ballroom, the 130 guests headed outside for the rustic reception, where Nicks gave a toast and performed “Landslide.” Cake and wine eventually ended up on Molly’s dress, but fortunately, friend Molly Guy of the line Stone Fox Bride brought a just-in-case option, which the bride wore for the last hour.

The couple, who now live in Beverly Hills, returned to the pink-and-green palace to spend their first night together as husband and wife. •

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The radiant bride. OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The poolside reception strung with bistro lights. A flower girl in a dress from Cassies Closet. The view from the estate. Molly walks down the aisle with her father. Asher puts on the finishing touches. The Paramour entrance. Risotto ball appetizers. Vintage table settings from Town & Country. The first look.

VENUE The Paramour Mansion MENU/CAKE Whoa Nelly Catering DRESS/VEIL The Row FLORIST Richard Long RINGS XIV Karats ENTERTAINMENT The British Bardot, Kelly Cole, Jenna Caine, Stevie Nicks PLANNER Sharlene Griffith Design RENTALS Town & Country Event Rentals STATIONERY Wedding Paper Divas HONEYMOON Rosewood Mayakobá, Mexico

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Molly and Asher enjoy a quiet moment together before the reception. OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Bistro lights strung across the pool. Molly with her godmother, Stevie Nicks. Passed pots de crème. A nerve-wracking hora.

Husband and wife. The couple cut the carrot cake. Richard Long’s green-and-white centerpieces.

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The Bay of Naples. OPPOSITE Erica and Louis share their first kiss as husband and wife under a lemon tree—Capri is famous for its femminello crop.

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For jet-setting fashion duo Erica Pelosini and Louis Leeman, the island of Capri was the perfect landing spot for their whirlwind weekend affair

By Kelsey McKinnon Photographed by The Coveteur

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HE SARTORIAL HIGHER powers were clearly at work bringing fashion plate Erica Pelosini and shoe designer Louis Leeman together. The pair met in Pelosini’s native Florence at the iconic Polimoda fashion institute. An international courtship ensued with a trip to Paris (where they lived before moving to L.A.), an engagement in St. Barths and, this past summer, a wedding in Capri. “Actually how we decided on a date was by looking to see when couture week ended in Milan,” says Pelosini, who decamped to the island with Leeman and 80 of their well-heeled friends— including Emilio Pucci’s Peter Dundas, who designed Erica’s wedding gown as well as the bridesmaids’ dresses.

“I wanted a fairy-tale wedding, traditional [but] in my own way,” the bride explains. Friday night’s celebratory rehearsal dinner took place at the legendary Da Paolino, where long tables were strewn with lemons before the group danced the night away at Anema e Core. The next day, Pelosini gifted her bridesmaids custom Mary Katrantzou floral dresses for the bridal lunch (the couple also gave custom Louis Leeman espadrilles to each guest, inscribed with the wedding date).

The rest of the afternoon was spent getting ready before the bridal party rode through the streets of Capri atop con-

verted construction buggies to the bucolic Certosa di San Giacomo. Erica walked down the aisle, which was covered in daisies, to a piano rendition of “Streets of Love” by The Rolling Stones. After the religious ceremony, guests released white balloons that were tied to the pews.

Back at the J.K. Place hotel, an al fresco dinner was served under a full moon and a Baccarat chandelier that friend DJ Greg Boust had delivered from Le Baron in Paris.

“The location was magic, above the sea with the view of the Faraglioni,” Pelosini recalls, referring to Capri’s iconic rock pinnacles. Friend Jake Rosenberg from The Coveteur was on hand to capture every fun-filled moment.

In lieu of the traditional morning-after brunch, the group dined on seafood risotto at the famous Il Riccio Beach Club before heading out for a boat ride around the Bay of Naples.

The next destination for these jet-setting Angelenos? Honeymooning in Africa. • VENUE J.K. Place Capri MENU/CAKE Capri Palace Catering DRESS Emilio Pucci FLORIST Capri Flor ERICA’S RING Bulgari JEWELRY Buccellati ENTERTAINMENT Mattias Mimoun (pianist), DJ Greg Boust PLANNER

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The bridal party lunch. Buccellati jewels. Erica catching up on some reading.

Views from the J.K. Place suite. The bride’s daytime looks include a Topshop bathing suit.

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the big day. A nearby swimming beach. The tablescape at Da Paolino. Something blue: Erica’s Casadei sandals (right). Dancing at Anema e Core. A late-night bite.

Louis and Erica at Da Paolino. Erica also wore Pucci to the rehearsal. On the balcony of the J.K. Place hotel.

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A sweet daisy bouquet. Riding through town to the ceremony. Erica walks down the aisle with her father, Alessandro Pelosini. Louis (right) with guests Johannes Huebl, Jake Deutsch and Brian Atwood. Husband and wife.

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Erica’s dress was handmade using Emilio Pucci’s “applique and cut” embroidery technique. Antique Italian woven cotton tulle was applied to silk organza and embellished with Japanese cut beads. The bust features C 00 cut-glass mirrors and handcrafted silk tassels.

Secret Garden Play hide-and-seek beneath the shade in spring’s enchanting silhouettes PHOTOGRAPHED BY COLIENA RENTMEESTER

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Dior top, skirt and bloomers, price upon request, 800-929-3467.

Cartier ring, $4,350, 310-275-4272.

Jimmy Choo heels, $875, similar styles available, jimmychoo.com.

OPPOSITE Oleg Cassini for David’s Bridal dress, $650, olegcassiniweddings.com.

Flowers throughout, Kristen Caissie, mooncanyondesign.com.

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Lanvin dress, $21,495, 310-402-0580. Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet, $47,500, 310-276-1161.

OPPOSITE Rivini by Rita Vinieris dress, C 00 $6,545, rivini.com.

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Oscar de la Renta dress, $6,590, 323-653-0200.

Harry Winston ring, price upon request, 310-271-8554.

OPPOSITE Rochas dress, $5,425, stylebop.com, and shoes, $1,395, rochas.com.

Harry Winston cluster bracelet, price upon request, 310-271-8554.

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Vivienne Westwood Gold Label dress, $4,100, 323-9510021. Tiffany & Co. ring, $9,800, and bracelet, $9,800, 310-273-8880. Harry Winston bracelet, see previous page.

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MODEL: ANDREA WAHLGREN AT HOLLYWOOD MODEL MANAGEMENT. HAIR: CHARLES McNAIR AT JED ROOT FOR L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARE. MAKEUP: KRISTINA BROWN AT JED ROOT USING CHANEL COSMETICS. MANICURE: SARAH CHUE FOR ABTP.COM. FLORAL DESIGN: KRISTEN CAISSIE AT MOON CANYON FLOWERS. STYLIST ASSISTANT: LINDY CORLEY. FASHION INTERN: CASEY REA. LOCATION: VIRGINIA ROBINSON GARDENS

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Monique Lhuillier top, $1,690, and skirt, $1,990, 323-655-1088. Tiffany & Co. thin bracelet, see opposite page. Harry Winston bracelet, see p.109.

MAKEUP Clé de Peau Beauté concealer stick in Beige, $70, cledepeaubeaute.com.

Chanel Vitalumière Aqua base, $45, Joues Contraste powder blush in In Love, $45, and Le Volume de Chanel mascara, $30, chanel.com. Joe Fresh highlighter in Champagne, 212-764-1730. Tom Ford eye quad in Cocoa Mirage, C 00$79, nordstrom.com.

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LofaborLove Patrick Stoker and Rachel Roberts, who first met as kids, exchange vows in Malibu

By Sandy Hill Photographed by Nancy Neil

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The couple looks on during the toasts. OPPOSITE “I wanted my wedding day to be just like every day, but better,” says Rachel. “With Patrick by my side, and surrounded by family and friends at the beach in Malibu.”

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Patrick proposed with his greatgrandmother’s diamonds in a gold setting he had designed. The wedding canopy was crafted from driftwood.

Bridesmaids made their own wildflower wreaths and bouquets.

The wedding party. Rachel and her family brought the rugs, pillows and chairs for the reception.

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ATRICK STOKER wanted Rachel Roberts on his team right from the start, when as 9-year-olds they played in the same Malibu Little League. But it took 15 years for sparks to fly, when Rachel, now a photographer and model, found herself in need of a volleyball partner for a doubles match at Surfrider Beach and a friend recommended Stoker, a commercial and residential contractor.

Two-and-a-half years later, Stoker proposed on the beach in San Onofre with a bottle of Champagne in one hand and a custom-designed gold ring bearing his great-grandmother’s diamonds in the other.

Their wedding was an all-hands-on-deck effort: Rachel’s cousin made her veil—the perfect finishing touch to her reworked vintage gown of Point Plat French lace with poetic bell sleeves; the flowers (a natural array of chamomile, ranunculus, lavender, golden tickseed and tuberose) were arranged by Patrick’s sister Cayley Stoker, and the groom and his wedding party constructed the ceremony structure from found driftwood and installed it on a private stretch of sand near Paradise Cove. “It put in place an energy that it was a wedding for everyone,” says Rachel, who made her own cakes—two towers of 50 tissue-thin French crepes, including one with Nutella and the other with layers of whipped cream topped with fresh raspberries. “Everyone was invested and a part of it.”

The pair’s Little League coach Tim McAlevey served as officiant; after the vows were exchanged, the party reassembled at a friend’s home on the Malibu bluffs, where guests sat down to a family-style dinner of filet mignon and salmon, and personalized notes on Japanese paper from the bride and groom. The couple’s friend, producer E.B. Sollis, deejayed, spinning Motown and old-school hip-hop into the wee hours: “Patrick and I snuck out well before the party was over,” confesses Rachel, who returned the next morning to find more than a few sleeping overnight guests. “After a little bit of cleanup and leftover cake, we hopped in our VW van and drove up the coast to Bacara (Resort) for our mini-moon,” she says. •

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VENUE Private home in Malibu MENU Zuma Organic DRESS Vintage FLORIST Cayley Stoker ENTERTAINMENT E.B. Sollis RENTALS Town & Country Event Rentals

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Patrick in a custom linen suit beside his bride in a gown she reworked and wore over a custom whaleboned bralette and a dramatic Ralph Lauren silk crepe skirt.

The couple drank wine from a sterling-silver antique “loving cup.” A slice of Nutella crepe cake. The bridesmaids arrived early in the morning to work on the flowers and decor.

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WITH HONORS Kristin Soong and Phillip Rapoport tie the knot in San Francisco with an elegant celebration inspired by their worldly pursuits

By Jennie Nunn Photographed by Gia Canali

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The couple outside the Legion of Honor.

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RISTIN SOONG AND Phillip Rapoport first met in college at Columbia University. At the time, Kristin, now a trader for a bank in New York, and Phillip, who currently works for a software company, were both dating other people. “In college, it wasn’t really meant to be, and when our first date [a motorcycle ride to their alma mater] actually happened, everything sort of fell into place from there,” says Kristin, a San Francisco native who fatefully ran into Phillip at a New York bar in 2008 after returning from a year working abroad in São Paulo, Brazil.

Four years later, the couple planned a trip to Rome, where Phillip proposed on the first night at the Piazza del Popolo. After deliberating over the perfect wedding venue (Aspen Mountain in Colorado was also a top contender), the couple settled on San Francisco’s Legion of Honor for both the ceremony and reception.

“To me, the building looks like the buildings where we got engaged in Rome,” says Kristin.

In a nod to their ancestry (Kristin hails from a Chinese, Irish and German background, while Phillip is Russian and English), the couple hosted a traditional Chinese banquet for the rehearsal dinner, and served Tsar Nicoulai Caviar and signature cocktails such as Moscow mules and cucumber-infused Hendrick’s gin martinis on the big day. For the decor, they enlisted San Francisco planner Melissa Panico of MAP Events, who reimagined the neoclassical space with mercury glass votives, centerpieces with ranunculus and succulents by Cherries Flowers, and a lounge area with French-inspired furniture. “I think the best thing was just having everybody come from all over the world and spend a weekend in my hometown,” says Kristin, who wore a lace dress by Monique Lhuillier. “Having everyone around you to celebrate a moment like that only happens once.” •

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP “I wanted to do the ceremony outside on the lawn, and I figured September would be the best chance of good weather and not too much fog,” says Kristin of the wedding in her hometown, San Francisco. The bride’s Louboutins. A seating area off the dance floor with French-inspired settees.

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Mercury glass votives and centerpieces by Cherries Flowers in San Francisco line the tables. The foggy San Francisco skyline. The happy couple take in the moment. Handwritten calligraphy place cards by Curlicue Designs. Guests assemble at the Legion of Honor. OPPOSITE Melissa Panico of MAP Events decorated the space with cream-and-gold tones.

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ETTING MARRIED AT YOUR OWN HOUSE—there is something so magical about that,” remarks Orange County native Laura Vassar of her June “I dos” to Texas-born Kristopher Brock in front of her family’s Newport Beach summer home. The bayfront affair, awash in a palette of muted pinks, lush greens and rich creams, came as a surprise to the 180 guests, who accepted invitations to an engagement party (in the midst of party planning the couple decided to make it a wedding instead). Laura—who, alongside Kristopher, co-designs the elevated American sportswear label Brock Collection—collaborated with dressmaker Geri Gerard on her gown, a timeless A-line silhouette composed of Chantilly lace and organdy, blending tradition and taste.

As it happens, Laura and Kristopher’s story also begins with a wedding dress: In 2011, the pair met in a couture class at Parsons, where Kristopher asked his future Mrs. to be a dress fit model for his final project. “I had absolutely no idea he liked me,” recalls Laura. After graduation, the two reconnected while Kristopher was living in Paris; the following year, he proposed after an extended stay with Laura during New York Fashion Week.

The evening unfolded like a storybook, with Laura tossing her bouquet of garden roses out the second-story window, and guests dancing under the canopy of string lights until the early morning hours. Before the night’s end, there was one more surprise: During the cutting of their lemon-and-coconut layered confection, the newlyweds revealed they were expecting. “Our doctor in New York sent an envelope with the sex of our baby to our cake maker, who would then dye it either pink or blue,” Laura explains. (It was blue, and their son, Charlie, was born in December.) Adds Kristopher, “It was amazing, just the icing on the cake.” • VENUE Vassar family summer home CAKE The Confectionist MENU Fork, Knife + Spoon PLANNER Caroline Vassar and Dana Anderson FLORIST Dana Anderson RENTALS Town & Country Event Rentals LINENS Pom Pom at Home DRESS Brock Collection GROOM’S TUX Gucci ENTERTAINMENT Sam Johnson Band, DJ Dax

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Laura looks out in excitement at the exquisite setting below. “I was up late at night making my dress; it was so hard to keep it a secret from Kris,” she admits. A bundle of bridesmaids gifts. Fork, Knife + Spoon servers stand at the ready with Caymus Vineyards wine during cocktail hour. The newlyweds. A candid moment after Kris took the mic to sing to his wife. The buttercream cake sits above a special anniversary cake for Laura’s parents.

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RESOURCE GUIDE BEAUTY

BIKINI CLEANSE 877-709-6757; bikinicleanse.com.

BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE N.Y., 212-989-6077; biologique-recherche.com.

CHANEL chanel.com.

CHARLES MCNAIR L.A., Jed Root, 310-385-0685; jedroot.com.

CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ cledepeaubeaute.com.

CÔTE Brentwood, 310-820-0906; coteshop.co.

CLAIRE PETTIBONE L.A., 310-360-6268; clairepettibone.com.

CLEAN PROGRAM L.A., Dr. Junger, 888-497-8417; cleanprogram.com.

DENISE VASQUEZ Austin, T.X., 512-970-7232, denisevasquezmakeup.com.

ENVIRON environ.co.za.

JENI HOOVER Austin, T.X., 484-880-1076; jenihoover.com.

JOANNA CZECH N.Y., 212-988-7816; joannaczech.com.

JOE FRESH N.Y., 212-764-1730; joefresh.com.

JORGE SERRANO B.H., Chris McMillan the Salon, 310-285-0088; thechrismcmillansalon.com.

KRISTINA BROWN L.A., Jed Root, 310-385-0685; jedroot.com.

LA MER cremedelamer.com.

MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN franciskurkdjian.com.

MOLLY STERN L.A., Starworks Artists; starworksartists.com.

OLEG CASSINI FRAGRANCES cassinionlineboutique.com.

PROTECTIVE NOURISHMENT protectivenourishment.com.

THE RANCH AT LIVE OAK MALIBU Malibu, 310-457-8700; theranchmalibu.com.

ROBERT LOPEZ B.H., Chris McMillan the Salon, 310-285-0088; thechrismcmillansalon.com.

SARAH HYDE sarahhyde.com.

SPORK FOODS L.A., 323-512-5544; sporkfoods.com.

STARLOOKS starlooks.com.

TOM FORD B.H., 310-270-9440; tomford.com.

TRACE HENNINGSEN tracehenningsen.com.

CAKES

BATTER BAKERY S.F., 415-674-1069; batterbakery.com.

CAKE COQUETTE S.F., 415-641-0200; cakecoquette.com.

CLASSIC CAKES BY LORI Dripping Springs, T.X., 512-829-4831; classiccakesbylori.com.

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THE CONFECTIONIST N.B., 949-720-9362; theconfectionist.com.

FLEUR DE LISA CAKES Santa Rosa, 707-544-5581; fleurdelisacakes.com.

MICHELE COULON DESSERTIER S.D., 858-456-5098; dessertier.com.

MONTCLAIR BAKING Oakland, 510-530-8052; montclairbaking.com.

PERFECT ENDINGS Napa, 707-259-0500; perfectendings.com.

SWEET ON CAKE Napa, 707-373-4132; sweetoncake.com.

TWIGGS BAKERY S.D., 619-296-4077; twiggs.org.

CATERING

ALLIGATOR PEAR CATERING Canoga Park, 818-347-7860; alligatorpearcatering.com.

BLENDTIQUE Santa Ynez, 866-603-4011; blendtique.com.

CAPRI PALACE CATERING Capri, Italy, capripalace.com.

FORK, KNIFE + SPOON N.B., 949-290-3978; forkknifeandspooncatering.com.

FUNMAKERS L.A., 323-788-2722; thecocktailcook.com.

GLOBAL GOURMET CATERING S.F., 415-701-0001; ggcatering.com.

HEIRLOOM LA L.A., 855-456-6652; heirloomla.com.

HOLLYWOOD CANDY GIRLS Los Alamitos, 714-837-7119; hollywoodcandygirls.com.

HUNGRY BEAR CATERING L.A., 323-906-7775; hungrybearcatering.com.

THE LITTLE DOOR L.A., 323-951-1210; thelittledoor.com.

MCCONNELL’S FINE ICE CREAMS S.B., 805-963-8813; mcconnells.com.

PAULA LEDUC FINE CATERING NorCal, 510-547-7825; paulaleduc.com.

ROSEMARY’S CATERING Austin, T.X., 512-471-0789; therkgroupaustin.com.

THE SPARE ROOM L.A., 323-769-7296; thespareroomhollywood.com.

WHOA NELLY! L.A., 323-825-1982; whoanellycatering.com.

XXIV KARAT xxivkarat.com.

ZUMA ORGANIC Pacific Palisades, 310-866-6222; zumaorganic.com.

Directory

DESIGNERS + SALONS ALBERTA FERRETTI L.A., 310-652-9000; albertaferretti.com.

AMSALE amsale.com.

ANGEL SANCHEZ N.Y., angelsanchezusa.com.

AQUAZZURA FIRENZE aquazzura.com.

BEAU-COUP beau-coup.com.

BHLDN B.H., 310-987-1207; bhldn.com.

THE BLACK TUX S.M., 888-717-1588; theblacktux.com.

BROCK COLLECTION brocknewyork.com.

CALVIN KLEIN B.H., 310-315-5430; calvinklein.com.

CAROLINA HERRERA L.A., 323-782-9090; carolinaherrera.com.

CASADEI casadei.com.

CASSIE’S CLOSET cassiesclosetinc.com.

CHANEL B.H., 310-278-5055; chanel.com.

CHLOÉ L.A., 323-602-0000; chloe.com.

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN christianlouboutin.com.

CHRISTOS christosbridal.com.

COMME DES GARÇONS comme-des-garcons.com.

COUTURES BY LAURA Austin, T.X., 512-454-0770; couturesbylaura.com.

CULT GAIA cultgaia.com.

DAVID’S BRIDAL 877-923-2743; davidsbridal.com.

DAVID CLAY JEWELERS S.F., 415-922-4339; davidclayjewelers.com.

DELPHINE MANIVET delphinemanivet.com.

DIOR B.H., 310-859-4700; dior.com.

DOLCE & GABBANA B.H., 310-888-8701; dolcegabbana.com.

DONNA KARAN NEW YORK donnakaran.com.

ELIZABETH STUART elizabeth-stuart.com.

EMILIO PUCCI emiliopucci.com.

ERDEM erdem.com.

GALIA LAHAV galialahav.com.

GERI GERARD COLLECTION N.Y., 212-840-7070.

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI giambattistavalli.com.

GIVENCHY givenchy.com.

GRAY GALLERY L.A., 310-854-0091; graygallery.com.

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

HOUGHTON N.Y., 646-998-3994; houghtonnyc.com.

INBAL DROR inbaldror.co.il.

INES DI SANTO inesdisanto.com.

IRENE NEUWIRTH ireneneuwirth.com.

JENNIFER BEHR 718-360-1875; jenniferbehr.com.

JIMMY CHOO B.H., 310-860-9045; jimmychoo.com.

JLM COUTURE BOUTIQUE L.A., 424-249-3909; jlmcouture.com.

RESOURCE GUIDE J. MENDEL jmendel.com.

JUAN CARLOS OBANDO jcobando.com.

JUILAN GOLD juliangold.com.

LAKUM lakumcollection.com.

LANVIN lanvin.com.

LOUIS LEEMAN louisleemanparis.com.

LOVELY BRIDE L.A., 310-659-2050, S.F., 415-962-7415; lovelybride.com.

MACY’S macys.com.

MANOLO BLAHNIK manoloblahnik.com.

MARCHESA marchesa.com.

MICHAEL KORS B.H., 310-777-8862; michaelkors.com.

MIRA ZWILLINGER mirazwillinger.com.

MONIQUE LHUILLIER L.A., 323-655-1088; moniquelhuillier.com.

NAEEM KHAN naeemkhan.com.

NANCY GONZALEZ nancygonzalez.com.

OLEG CASSINI Available at David’s Bridal, 877-923-2743; olegcassiniweddings.com.

OLIVER PEOPLES L.A., 323-651-4129; oliverpeoples.com.

OSCAR DE LA RENTA L.A., 323-653-0200; oscardelarenta.com.

PARKER parkerny.com.

PETER LANGNER peterlangner.it.

POM POM AT HOME pompomathome.com.

RALPH LAUREN ralphlauren.com.

REEM ACRA reemacra.com.

THE REFORMATION L.A., 323-852-0005; thereformation.com.

RIVINI BY RITA VINIERIS 877-474-8464; rivini.com.

ROCHAS rochas.com.

RORY BECA L.A., 800-523-4650; rorybeca.com.

THE ROW L.A., 310-853-1900; therow.com.

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE L.A., 310-275-4211; saksfifthavenue.com.

SANTA MARIA NOVELLA L.A., 323-651-3754; santamarianovellausa.com.

SARAH SEVEN BRIDAL SHOP S.F., 415-416-6731; sarahseven.com.

SERAPIAN serapian.com.

SERGIO ROSSI sergiorossi.com.

SOUTH COAST PLAZA C.M., 800-782-8888; southcoastplaza.com.

STONE COLD FOX thestonecoldfox.com.

STONE FOX BRIDE N.Y., 212-260-8600; stonefoxbride.com.

STUART WEITZMAN B.H., 310-860-9600; stuartweitzman.com.

TEN UNDIES N.Y., 631-267-7717; tenundies.com.

THEIA theiacouture.com.

THIERRY LASRY thierrylasry.com.

TOM FORD B.H., 310-270-9440; tomford.com.

TOPSHOP topshop.com.

TUTU DU MONDE tutudumonde.com.

TYLER ALEXANDRA N.Y., 212-956-7287; tyleralexandra.com.

VALENTINO valentino.com.

VERA WANG B.H., 323-602-0174; S.F., 415-400-0370; verawang.com.

VILEBREQUIN L.A., 310-205-9087; vilebrequin.com.

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD viviennewestwood.com.

ZERO + MARIA CORNEJO L.A., 323-782-4915; zeromariacornejo.com.

ENTERTAINMENT

BLIND DATE AUSTIN Austin, T.X., 512-560-7465; blinddateaustin.com.

DJ ANGEL SALVA El Segundo, 714-383-2995.

DJ DAX djdaxonline.com.

DJ DOJAH djdojah.com.

DJ GREG BOUST tetedaffiche.fr.

DJ KELLY COLE L.A., 323-445-7744; djkellycole.com.

MATTIAS MIMOUN tetedaffiche.fr.

SAM JOHNSON BAND samjohnsonband.com.

THE SHE J L.A., Nikki Pennie; theshej.com.

STARLITE STRINGS S.F., 415-239-0777; starlitestrings.com.

WAYNE FOSTER MUSIC Carlsbad, 760-603-8000; waynefoster.com.

ZOTA POP gigmasters.com.

Directory

FLORISTS

BOTANY FLOWERS S.M., 310-394-0358; botanyflowers.com.

CAPRI FLOR Capri, Italy, capriflor.com.

CELADON AND CELERY L.A., 917-655-2271; celadonandcelery.com.

CHERRIES FLOWERS S.F., 415-441-0310; cherriesflowers.com.

DANA ANDERSON danabelinda@yahoo.com.

FLEURISH L.A., 310-575-8775; youfleurish.com.

FLORAL ART Culver City, 310-280-0500; floralartla.com.

FLOWER GIRL LOS ANGELES L.A., 818-800-5756; flowergirllosangeles.com.

FLOWERWILD L.A., 818-729-0309; flowerwild.com.

HOLLYFLORA L.A., 323-591-1120; hollyflora.com.

ISARI FLOWER STUDIO Solana Beach, 858-345-1701; isariflowerstudio.com.

LA PETITE GARDENIA L.A., 323-424-4076; lapetitegardenia.com.

LILY LODGE L.A., 310-360-9400; lilylodge.com.

LUNA GARDENS EVENTS L.A., 310-281-2565; lunagardensevents.com.

MARK’S GARDEN Sherman Oaks, 818-906-1718; marksgarden.com.

MINDY RICE DESIGN S.B., 805-688-2499; mindyrice.com.

MOON CANYON FLOWERS (KRISTEN CAISSIE) L.A., 617-304-9949; mooncanyondesign.com.

PASSIFLORA DESIGNS S.F., 650-784-9309; passifloradesigns.com.

RICHARD LONG L.A., 646-234-8146.

SILVER BIRCHES Pasadena, 626-796-1431; silverbirches.net.

TIC-TOCK COUTURE FLORALS L.A., 800-893-6688; tictock.com.

THE VELVET GARDEN L.A., 323-852-1766; thevelvetgarden.com.

WESTBANK FLOWER MARKET West Lake Hills, T.X., 512-327-3374; westbankflowers.com.

HOTELS + LOCATIONS

ANANTARA MEDJUMBE ISLAND RESORT medjumbe.anantara.com.

AUSTIN PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY: SHELTON CHAPEL austinseminary.edu.

BACARA RESORT & SPA Santa Barbara, 844-276-0955; bacararesort.com.

BEAULIEU GARDEN Emeryville, 707-968-0975; beaulieugarden.com.

THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL B.H., 310-276-2251; dorchestercollection.com.

BIANCHI WINERY AND TASTING ROOM Paso Robles, 805-226-9922; bianchiwine.com.

THE BRANDO French Polynesia, thebrando.com.

BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM Austin, T.X., 512-936-8746; thestoryoftexas.com.

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RESOURCE GUIDE CAL-A-VIE HEALTH SPA & RESORT Vista, 760-945-2055; cal-a-vie.com.

THE CARNEROS INN Napa, 707-299-4900; thecarnerosinn.com.

CAVALLO POINT Sausalito, 415-339-4700; cavallopoint.com.

CEMENT STUDIO L.A., 213-389-1863; cementstudio.com.

CERTOSA DI SAN GIACOMO Capri, Italy, certosasangiacomo.it.

DA PAOLINO LEMON TREES RESTAURANT Capri, Italy, paolinocapri.com.

FAIRMONT MIRAMAR HOTEL & BUNGALOWS S.M., 310-576-7777; fairmont.com.

FAIRMONT SANUR BEACH BALI Bali, fairmont.com.

FLOOD MANSION S.F., 415-292-3142; floodmansion.org.

GANESVOORT PLAYA IMBERT Dominican Republic, gansevoorthotelgroup.com.

THE GRAND DEL MAR S.D., 866-305-1528; thegranddelmar.com.

HAMMERSKY VINEYARDS & INN Paso Robles, 805-239-0930; hammersky.com.

THE HERITAGE HOUSE RESORT Mendocino, 707-202-9000; heritagehouseresort.com.

HOTEL BEL-AIR L.A., 310-472-1211; dorchestercollection.com.

HOTEL DEL CORONADO Coronado, 619-435-6611; hoteldel.com.

THE HUNTINGTON LIBRARY, ART COLLECTIONS, AND BOTANICAL GARDENS Pasadena, 626-405-2100; huntington.org.

IL RICCIO BEACH CLUB Capri, Italy, thecapripalace.com.

J.K. PLACE HOTEL Capri, Italy, jkplace.com.

THE LANGHAM HUNTINGTON Pasadena, 626-568-3900; langhamhotels.com.

LEGION OF HONOR S.F., 415-750-3600; legionofhonor.famsf.org.

THE LODGE AT TORREY PINES La Jolla, 858-453-4420; lodgetorreypines.com.

MAALIFUSHI BY COMO RESORT Maldives, comohotels.com.

MALLIOUHANA HOTEL & SPA Caribbean, malliouhana. aubergeresorts.com.

MILLWICK L.A., 310-837-3610; marvimon.com.

THE MISSION INN HOTEL & SPA Riverside, 951-784-0300; missioninn.com.

MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH L.B., 949-715-6000; montagehotels.com.

OJAI VALLEY INN + SPA Ojai, 855-697-8780; ojairesort.com.

ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH oneandonlyresorts.com.

PALACE HOTEL, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL S.F., 415-512-1111; sfpalace.com.

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THE PARAMOUR ESTATE Silverlake, 213-999-0920; dana@theparamour.com.

THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL NEWPORT BEACH N.B., 855-315-8214; pelicanhill.com.

ROBINSON GARDENS B.H., 310-276-5367; robinsongardens.org.

ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBÁ Mexico, rosewoodhotels.com.

SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH S.M., 310-587-1707; shuttersonthebeach.com.

SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER L.A., 310-440-4500; skirball.org.

SMOGSHOPPE L.A., 310-837-3610; marvimon.com.

ST. REGIS starwoodhotels.com.

TAGLYAN COMPLEX L.A., 323-978-0005; taglyancomplex.com.

TAHITI TOURISME Tahiti, 310-414-8484; tahiti-tourisme.com.

TERRANEA Rancho Palos Verdes, 310-265-2800; terranea.com.

TREEPEOPLE S. MARK TAPER FOUNDATION AMPHITHEATER L.A., Coldwater Canyon Park, 818-623-4845; treepeople.org.

W SAN FRANCISCO HOTEL S.F., 415-777-5300; wsanfrancisco.com.

JEWELERS

Directory

A. JAFFE ajaffe.com.

ALEX ŠEPKUS INC. N.Y., 212-391-8466; alexsepkus.com.

AMANDA KEIDAN JEWELRY L.A., 310-392-9514; amandakeidan.com.

BROKEN ENGLISH L.A., 310-458-2724; brokenenglishjewelry.com.

BUCCELLATI B.H., 310-276 7022; buccellati.com.

BULGARI bulgari.com.

CARTIER 800-227-8434; cartier.com.

FOREVERMARK forevermark.com.

HARRY KOTLAR L.A., 213-626-0428; harrykotlar.com.

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

ILEANA MAKRI ileanamakri.com.

JACK KELEGE 877-653-5343; jackkelege.com.

JULIERI L.A., 310-450-6162; julieri.com.

MCTEIGUE & MCCLELLAND mc2jewels.com.

MONIQUE LHUILLIER JEWELRY bluenile.com.

ONE JEWELRY L.A., onejewelrylosangeles.com.

PAMELA LOVE N.Y., 212-564-8260; pamelalovenyc.com.

SHREVE & CO. S.F., 415-421-2600, Palo Alto, 650-327-2211; shreve.com.

SINGLE STONE L.A., 213-892-0772, San Marino, 626-799-3109; singlestone.com.

STEPHEN RUSSELL N.Y., 212-570-6900; stephenrussell.com.

TIFFANY & CO. 800-843-3269; tiffany.com.

TODD REED Venice, 310-450-7840; toddreed.com.

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 877-826-2533; vancleefarpels.com.

XIV KARATS B.H., 310-551-1212; xivkarats.com.

PHOTOGRAPHERS

AARON DELESIE 800-401-3106; delesieblog.com.

ANDREA SALVIA Capri, Italy, andreasalvia.com.

BRAEDON PHOTOGRAPHY C.M., 949-355-4378; braedonphotography.com.

COLIENA RENTMEESTER colienarentmeester.com.

DARCY PADILLA S.F., 415-812-4536; darcyweddings.com.

ELIZABETH MESSINA PHOTOGRAPHY elizabethmessina.com.

GIA CANALI PHOTOGRAPHY Burbank, 877-514-8059; giacanali.com.

GINA & RYAN PHOTOGRAPHY L.A., 818-512-5181; ginaandryan.com.

GREG MIONSKE N.Y., 302-293-1730; gregmionske.com.

HEATHER KINCAID L.A., 661-400-1342; heatherkincaid.com.

JAKE ROSENBERG jakerosenberg.ca; thecoveteur.com.

JENNIFER EMERLING L.A., 559-360-6591; jenniferemerling.com.

JENNIFER LINDBERG WEDDINGS jenniferlindbergweddings.com.

JOHN DOLAN N.Y., 212-462-2598; johndolan.com.

JOSE VILLA Santa Ynez, 805-688-8654; josevilla.com.

KRISTEN BEINKE PHOTOGRAPHY S.B., 805-403-4742; kristenbeinke.com.

LAURA KLEINHENZ L.A., Docuvitae, 310-390-5100; docuvitae.com.

LOVEBIRD PHOTOGRAPHY lovebirdphoto.net.

NANCY NEIL L.A., 805-415-8227; nancyneil.com.

PAIGE JONES L.A., paigejones.us.

RACHEL SCHWARZ rachelschwarz.com.

SASHA GULISH S.F., 415-455-9343; weddingsbysasha.com.

SYLVIE GIL NorCal, 415-377-7229; sylviegilphotography.com.

RESOURCE GUIDE TROY GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY C.M., 714-404-5563; troygrover.com.

TYLER BRANCH PHOTO SoCal, tylerbranchphoto.com.

ZOOM PHOTOGRAPHY S.F., 415-979-0688; zoomphotography.net.

PLANNERS

BARBARA BAILEY & ASSOCIATES Austin, T.X., 512-894-4205; barbarabaileyassoc.com.

BROOKE KEEGAN WEDDINGS & EVENTS N.B., 949-500-5553; brookekeegan.com.

GYPSET L.A., gypsetevent.com.

JEANNIE SAVAGE SoCal, 949-257-7888; aboutdetailsdetails.com.

JOWY PRODUCTIONS B.H., 310-246-9201; jowyproductions.com.

JULIA LAKE PARTIES! Napa Valley, 707-337-5552; julialake.com.

JULIE NUNN EVENT DESIGN S.F., 415-279-6379; julienunneventdesign.com.

LAURIE ARONS SPECIAL EVENTS S.F., 415-332-0600; lauriearons.com.

LISA VORCE CO. lisavorce.com.

LIZ BECK EVENTS S.D., 858-755-2228; lizbeckevents.com.

LOVE LUCK AND ANGELS L.A., Jo Gartin, 323-512-3730; loveluckandangels.com.

MAP EVENTS S.F., 415-269-0307; mapevents.com.

MEIN SCHATZ EVENTS L.A., 213-674-0431; meinschatzevents.com.

SHANNON LEAHY EVENTS S.F., 415-644-5922; shannonleahy.com.

SHARLENE GRIFFITH DESIGN L.A., 323-480-1213; sharlenegriffith.com.

STANLEE R. GATTI DESIGNS S.F., 415-558-8884; stanleegatti.com.

SUGOKUII EVENTS Capri and St Barths, Diana Sorensen; sugokuii-events.com.

VELVET ALLEY EVENTS SoCal, 805-624-1886; velvetalleyevents.com.

YIFAT OREN & ASSOCIATES L.A., 323-969-8656; yifatoren.com.

YOUR BASH! S.M., 310-393-2274; your-bash.com.

RENTALS

AB ELEMENTS abelements.com.

BLUEPRINT STUDIOS blueprintstudios.com.

CASA DE PERRIN L.A., casadeperrin.com.

CLASSIC PARTY RENTALS L.A., 310-535-3660; classicpartyrentals.com.

DESIGNER SPECIALTY LINENS San Pedro, 310-548-5183; designerspecialtylinens.com.

DISH WISH SoCal, 424-225-2959; dishwishevents.com.

GREENSET NoHo, 818-764-1231; greenset.com.

HARTMANN STUDIOS RENTALS Richmond, 510-232-5030; hartmannstudios.com.

HIRE ELEGANCE S.D., 858-227-4963; hire-elegance.com.

INTENT PRODUCTIONS L.A., 424-236-1063; intentproductions.com.

L.A. ICE ART L.A., 323-578-4244; laiceart.com.

LA PINATA PARTY RENTALS Venice, 310-306-3348; lapinataparty.com.

LA TAVOLA LINEN N.B., 949-548-1333; latavolalinen.com.

RK GROUP Austin, T.X., 210-223-2680; therkgroup.com.

TOWN & COUNTRY EVENT RENTALS L.A., 818-908-4211; townandcountryeventrentals.com.

STATIONERY

A DAY IN MAY DESIGN S.F., 415-614-0005; adayinmay.com.

AERIALIST PRESS S.F., 510-520-6749; theaerialistpress.com.

ANNE ROBIN CALLIGRAPHY L.A., 917-863-0899; annerobin.com.

CAITLIN WATSON BOYES L.A., caitlinwatson.com.

CECI NEW YORK N.Y., 212-989-0695; cecinewyork.com.

CRANE & CO. 800-268-2281; crane.com.

CURLICUE DESIGNS CALLIGRAPHY S.F., 415-846-7880; curlicuedesigns.com.

HELLO!LUCKY S.F., hellolucky.com.

JANIS ANZALONE S.F., janisanzalone.com.

JULIE MALOOF DESIGNS 973-615-6952; juliemaloofdesigns.com.

LADYFINGERS LETTERPRESS Colorado, 401-523-3087; ladyfingersletterpress.com.

MINTED S.F., 888-828-6468; minted.com.

THE PAPER BAKERY JACKIE TREITZ Redondo Beach, 213-308-1113; thepaperbakery.com.

Directory

PS PAPER San Anselmo, 415-459-4984; pspaper.com.

RIFLE PAPER CO. riflepaperco.com.

SMOCK PAPER 800-594-9845; smockpaper.com.

SUGAR PAPER L.A., 310-451-7870; sugarpaper.com.

PAPEL SF TIFFANIE TURNER papelsf.com.

URBANIC PAPER BOUTIQUE L.A., 310-401-0427; urbanicpaper.com.

VERA WANG FINE PAPERS verawang.com.

WEDDING PAPER DIVAS 866-594-1226; weddingpaperdivas.com.

WEDSPRING S.F., 415-655-1067; wedspring.com.

TABLETOP + REGISTRY

BARNEYS NEW YORK B.H., 310-276-4400; barneys.com.

BEAUMARK DESIGN S.F., beaumarkdesign.com.

FITZSU fitzsu.com.

GUMP’S SAN FRANCISCO S.F., 800-284-8677; gumps.com.

KELLY WEARSTLER kellywearstler.com.

MACY’S macys.com.

NEIMAN MARCUS 888-888-4757; neimanmarcus.com.

RAYNAUD CRISTOBAL raynaud.fr.

TED MUEHLING L.A., 323-653-8278; tableartonline.com; tedmuehling.com.

TINA FREY DESIGNS S.F., 415-223-4710; tinafreydesigns.com.

VERA WANG WEDGWOOD 877-720-3486; wedgwood.com.

B.H., 323-602-0174; verawang.com.

VIDEOGRAPHERS

2ND GENERATION WEDDING FILMS Austin, T.X., 512-589-7008; 2ndgenfilms.com.

BUTTER PICTURES L.A., butterpictures.com.

ELYSIUM PRODUCTIONS L.A., elysiumproductions.com.

JOEL SERRATO FILMS S.B., 805-245-1489; joeserratofilms.com.

TOLGA KATAS tolgakatas.com.

WEDDINGS ON FILM S.F., 415-342-2718; sanfranciscoweddingvideographer.com.

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PRINCESS GRACE KELLY OF MONACO ON HER WEDDING DAY, 1956 As Grace Kelly boarded the SS Constitution with her bridesmaids and 80 pieces of luggage bound for her nuptials to Prince Rainier III of Monaco, her Hollywood studio, MGM, bestowed one last parting gift: a wedding gown fit for a princess. Costume designer Helen Rose imagined 25 yards of silk taffeta, 100 yards of silk net, peau de soie, tulle and 125-year-old Brussels rose point lace dotted with seed pearls into a conservative bell-skirted confection—and in so doing, inspired legions of future brides-to-be. For the 50th anniversary of the royal wedding in 2006, the Philadelphia Museum of Art pulled the dress out of its archives for one of the museum’s most visited exhibits; Kate Middleton’s custom McQueen gown for her 2011 nuptials to Prince William was said to have been directly inspired by Kelly’s— and girls the world over (princesses or not) look back and dream of their own crowning moments.

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