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88 SEA OF LOVE Dripping in pearls, a modern bride steps out of her shell.

98 STATE OF BLISS With the iconic Golden Gate Bride as their muse, JJ Fritz and Patrick Moeller

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104 CLASS ACT Steeped in Greek tradition, college sweethearts Connie Peterson and Matthew Pavlovich make it official with an opulent Los Angeles affair.

108 PERFECT MATCH At Santa Barbara’s scenic polo grounds, Greg Reed and Royce Wadsworth throw a wedding to remember.

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Grace Silk and William Tisch return to their California roots for an enchanted Bel Air wedding that’s nothing short of a fairy tale.

118 FANCY THAT Halle Reum ties the knot with Oliver Hammond at a lush desert wedding that dials up the sartorial glamour, romantic ambience and all-night music.

124 GOING THE DISTANCE New Yorkers Adam Cohen-Aslatei and Joshua Gaynor wed in Los Angeles, where it all began.

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43 C FASHION The duo behind Spinelli Kilcollin designs the most important rings of their lives.

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59 C BEAUTY The classic bun gets a modern twist. San Francisco says bonjour to Spa L’Occitane by the Bay. L.A.’s Nurse Jamie takes an artistic approach to injectables with her trademark techniques.

65 C DESIGN The need-to-know wedding trends for 2017.

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75 C MENU Food and wine take center stage as Jennifer

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81 C TRAVEL Louise Roe and Mackenzie Hunkin’s Italian honeymoon is postcard perfect.

Scribe Molly Creeden infuses her Colorado nuptials to Collin Creighton with a dash of California style.

134 C CALIFORNIA Lydia Hearst and Chris Hardwick’s sci-fiinspired dreams come true.

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California is romantic. Its scenery is so stunning, so dramatic that you can’t help but fall in love with the topography and, if you’re lucky, with an amazing partner who lives here, too.

Ripe with beauty at almost every turn, the Golden State practically plays Cupid with its picnics at the beach, long drives up the coast, and wine tastings in the Napa vineyards. It just doesn’t get much more picturesque than that.

So, when it comes time to plan your perfect day, you should use the backdrop of our state to inspire your nuptials—be it a coastal-themed soiree, an over-the-top garden party, or a traditional religious ceremony at your place of worship. Each locale can be a jumping-off point for your imagination and help in your planning.

Just ask New Yorkers Joshua Gaynor and Adam Cohen-Aslatei, who met and fell in love while visiting Los Angeles, then returned to California to tie the knot; or Ligaya Tichy and Russ Simmons, who threw a celebration to remember at Dos Pueblos Ranch in Santa Barbara, and set up nearly 70 luxurious tents for their guests to camp out on the property.

We also present the best in food and decor, jewels and gowns, and tips on how to set up your first home together in style. (And lest you thought you were busy prepping for your own wedding, imagine being in the shoes of L.A. designer and bride Maria Korovilas, who not only designed her own runway-worthy wedding gown, but the dreamy hand-embroidered and beaded dresses worn by her bridesmaids, too.)

With one of the most magnificent pool houses I have seen outside of Hearst Castle (complete with shell-encrusted walls and sparkling chandeliers), La Villa Contenta sets the scene for some of this season’s most opulent gowns featured in our fashion story. I am lusting after the Gucci gown on the cover—so different than the fairy-princess gown I wore in the late ’90s, but oh, so fun!

There are so many elements that go into creating your perfect wedding, whichever locale you choose; most important, though, is that the day truly reflects you as a couple, making it one that you will never forget.

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“Every way we turned, it looked like a Slim Aarons print,” muses British fashion journalist and TV host Louise Roe of her honeymoon along Italy’s scenic Amalfi Coast, which she details in “That’s Amore,” p.81. Roe, now based in L.A., is the author of Front Roe: How to Be the Leading Lady in Your Own Life.

C SPOTS • Mia Belle Skin in Beverly Hills for facials • La Poubelle Bistro & Bar in L.A. for a glass of wine at the bar • L.A.’s Backyard Bowls is the yummiest breakfast place ever

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Lindzi Scharf “Having interviewed Chris Hardwick and Lydia Hearst many times over the years, I was thrilled to write about their wedding [p.134],” enthuses entertainment journalist Lindzi Scharf.

Scharf has written for Women’s Wear Daily and InStyle. C SPOTS • UCB Franklin Theatre in Hollywood for the best comedy shows in town • Village Gourmet in Studio City is my favorite wine-and-cheese shop • Raggedy Threads in Downtown L.A. for vintage clothing

“From the first meeting, to the food, to the sometimes long journey to arrive at the altar, the romance interwoven in the couple’s story is the most touching part,” says L.A.-based writer and bestselling author Melissa Magsaysay, who chronicles jewelry designer Yves Spinelli and Dwyer Kilcollin’s stylish wedding in “Put a Ring on It,” p.43. Magsaysay is the co-founder of lifestyle website The Hive. C SPOTS • Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn—rustic, romantic and amazing food • The rooftop of the Petit Ermitage hotel—a hidden gem in the middle of West Hollywood • Taking my son to Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark SPRING WEDDINGS 2017

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Joe Buissink “Not only was the venue eye candy for a photographer, but it was also such an honor to be present and surrounded by so much love emanating from the couple and their families,” says Beverly Hillsbased lensman Joe Buissink of capturing the Napa Valley nuptials in “Forever Crush,” p.75. A favorite among celebrity couples, Buissink’s wedding portfolio includes Christina Aguilera and Hilary Swank. C SPOTS • Nepenthe restaurant in Big Sur for its amazing setting • The Phoenix Shop in Big Sur, featuring works from local artists • The 17-mile drive—not to be missed!

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“JJ and Patrick really focused on sharing San Francisco in all its beauty and wonder with their family and friends,” says Larkspur-based photographer Sasha Gulish, who captured the couple’s wedding for “State of Bliss,” p.98. “It acted as an amazing backdrop for their special day.” The S.F. native’s diverse client list includes ULTA Beauty, Barilla and Parents magazine. C SPOTS • Alameda Point Antiques Faire—it’s full of so many treasures and is a photographer’s dream • Neve & Hawk in San Anselmo for its clothing, home items and awesome art/ creative workshops • Luckyduck Bicycle Café in Oakland for locally roasted coffee and to grab a bite with friends

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Maria Korovilas never dreamed of an elaborate wedding. But when the Los Angeles-based fashion designer and her then-fiance, musician Lawrence Katz (longtime guitarist for the Mighty Mighty Bosstones), secured Silver Lake’s Paramour Mansion as the site for their late-spring nuptials, her creative wheels were set in motion.

“I’ve just been obsessed with that place forever,” says Korovilas, who resides with Katz and their pup, Elizabeth, in the neighborhood. “I started reading about it, and got really inspired by the motif and the stories,” she says of the hilltop property, once home to 1920s silent film star Antonio Moreno and his wife, Daisy Canfield, and later, a convent for Franciscan nuns. The result: an Art Nouveau-infused affair (taking style cues from Tim Burton’s fantasy film Big Fish), which included a tarot-card reader, a mermaid performer swimming in the outdoor marble pool for cocktail-hour entertainment, as well as a lawn-party feast for the 300 white-clad guests.

But her vision didn’t stop there. The estate’s opulent setting motivated the designer—who launched her Korovilas ready-to-wear label in 2012—to debut part of her inaugural eponymous bridal and evening-wear line at the lavish fete, including customized beaded bridesmaid and flower girl dresses, and her own dreamy

“bohemian bourgeois” gown—fashioned from a Victorian lace tablecloth she found at a flea market and festooned with antique brass-hued embroidered appliqué. “I wanted all of the elements to come to life,” says Korovilas, who drew upon the property’s ornate details for her designs, from the carved antique furniture to the Greek Revival Wedgwood collection in the dining room, wallpaper motifs, and the pine forest surrounds.

“A bridal collection was always in the plan, it was just a question of timing,” says Korovilas, who also creates custom wedding gowns from her studio in Downtown L.A. (“I can only do so many a year since so much couture handwork is required”). “Once I got engaged and realized I was going to end up designing everything, I thought, what better time than now to design all of my dream dresses?” Made up of 25 dresses, the inaugural Paramour Collection is “interchangeable between bridesmaid, bride, guest and red carpet,” she says of the versatile range.

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Clockwise from left: The bridal party, dressed in MARIA KOROVILAS. A mood board in the designer’s DTLA studio. The maid of honor walks down the aisle, surrounded by guests clad in white.

Created in her signature shades of lavender gray and Wedgwood blue, each dress is also available for special order in ivory.

“I think the world is a little different now; people get married in untraditional ways and in nontraditional places,” says Korovilas. “We’re pushing a different point of view.” mariakorovilas.com.

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PITCH PERFECT Glamping outfit Shelter Co. pulled off the ultimate campsite wedding for Ligaya Tichy and Russ Simmons at Santa Barbara’s Dos Pueblos Ranch. A camp village offered on-site lodging on the sprawling seaside property, accommodating guests in tents kitted out with luxe trappings (bed, lounge area, lantern, and Baggu bag with necessities including water, local snacks and wine), plus an on-site glam tent featuring getting-ready essentials such as curling irons, hair dryers, mirrors and towels. Distinct zones were designated for partying and relaxing, complete with a mobile sauna and a team of butlers to start campfires and deliver luggage. “We wanted the guests to feel very taken care of in a laidback way,” says co-founder Kelsey Sheofsky.

Mission accomplished.

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Brides looking for something beyond a classic solitaire will flock to Giacomelli, a new finejewelry line featuring of-the-moment engagement rings that blend Art Deco influences with a modern sensibility. Santa Monica-based founder Natalia Giacomelli, who spent 10 years as a fashion designer for brands such as AG and Beyond Yoga, can also incorporate clients’ heirloom gems into the L.A.-crafted contemporary designs, which can be customized based on stones and metals for all tastes and budgets.

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Vintage wedding looks on display at HAPPY ISLES. Below: Founder Lily Kaizer.

“I want people to feel as if they’ve entered their art-collecting greataunt’s walk-in closet in Beverly Hills,” says Lily Kaizer of her new vintage bridal haven, Happy Isles.

The former fashion show and event producer has stocked her vibrant Hollywood salon with a hyperdiscerning, eclectic mix of designer vintage looks for the whole wedding weekend—spanning styles such as an early 1980s Valentino column halter gown, a white sequinand-feather Bill Blass number and a ’60s cream Mongolian fur jacket.

Kaizer rounds out the one-stop shop experience with made-to-measure fittings and one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories. Soon the L.A. native will introduce a contemporary collection of ready-to-wear from her favorite non-bridal designers that translates flawlessly into the wedding realm.

By appointment only; 6671 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 1595, L.A., 323-378-6315.

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The new Anthropologie & Co. in Palo Alto’s Stanford Shopping Center brings the brand’s multiple categories under one roof, and it’s big news for brides: More than 20,000 square feet includes a beauty department for dayof needs from skin care to perfume, a garden section by Terrain to inspire floral and custom centerpieces, an expanded home department to fill your registry, and a curated bridal salon by BHLDN. Brides and their parties can book an appointment with stylists to try on exclusive gowns, rehearsal and reception options, bridesmaid dresses, and accessories including a curated selection of one-of-a-kind vintage jewelry exclusive to this location—all with complimentary Champagne.

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If the prospect of wedding guests downing shots doesn’t match with your idea of an elegant event, entrepreneurs Sally Elgamil and Shahira Marei may convince you otherwise. The pair opened The Dirty Cookie at Orange County’s Union Market in July 2015, selling customizable shot glassshaped baked goods lined with chocolate and designed to hold a compact serving of the wholesome filling of your choice, be it homemade vanilla or chocolate cream, milk or cold-brew coffee. Flavors range from the classics (chocolate chip, cookies and cream, red velvet) to seasonal flavors (pumpkin, green tea) to clients’ own suggestions. “I’m a huge dessert fan,” says co-founder Marei. “We wanted to bring an innovative twist.” Union Market, 2493 Park Ave., Tustin, 949-324-1574.

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Self-professed romantic Erik Newton worked as a successful San Francisco divorce attorney for nearly a decade before he found his true calling as founder of Together, a weekly podcast and digital magazine devoted to exploring the mechanics of relationships through reallife couples’ stories. Launched earlier this year, Together explores topics spanning fidelity to the need for personal space.

The overarching theme? “Communication: In a healthy relationship you can express what’s going on for you without shame or ridicule,” says Newton, who is currently working on a book. “Even if it’s scary, you can talk about it.”

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San Francisco jewelry mainstay Goldberry has a long history of sourcing precious gems for custom platinum pieces—in September, owner and designer Margie Rogerson introduced a new bridal accessories collection of earrings and necklaces featuring the brand’s signature array of rare natural sapphires in pastel shades spanning pink, lilac, sea green, yellow, champagne and icy blue. The immaculate, brilliant white marble and crystal-accented showroom in Presidio Heights makes for an ideal backdrop for selecting “the one”—or, perhaps, the ultimate finishing touch. 3516 Sacramento St., S.F., 800-507-5505.

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When L.A.-based event planner Beth Helmstetter visited Haiti following the devastating earthquakes of 2010, she had an inspired idea: Rather than registering for high-end espresso makers, what if couples started out their new lives together by giving back? “The prospect of building a marriage and a life on the ritual of generosity was one I had hoped would resonate,” says Helmstetter, who got her start in fundraising for nonprofits.

That it did: Earlier this year, she launched The Good Beginning, an online charitable donation registry (that can be paired with more traditional wish lists) that raised more than $250,000 for causes around the world in the nine months since it launched. For those who still need a few things, we asked Helmstetter to curate a selection of charitable, ecofriendly—and of course, stylish—picks.

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1. PARACHUTE linen fitted sheet in blush, from $110. 2. LOCAL + LEJOS Pali napkins, $32/set of four.

3. BADALA Kenyan olive wood tray, $40.

4. LOCAL + LEJOS Ankole cowhorn tumbler, $85/set of two. 5. UNDER THE CANOPY Unity towels, from $8. 6. THE LITTLE MARKET Clear Short Leaves glass, $16.

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The private estate smack in the middle of Malibu is now open for events, and its first for Kylie Hughes (daughter of owner Wendy Miller) has set the bar high for the possibilities to come. For her engagement party to Patrick Barrazza, Hughes chose a vintage travel theme, whisking guests from a Kentucky Derby at the stables to a Moroccan hookah lounge in the grotto as they meandered throughout the six-acre property.

“It transports you into its own fairy tale,” says Hughes. Multiple vignettes, including a lily pond (complete with 17th-century stone antiquity), barn stables and hidden gardens, offer oneof-a-kind engagement spots and endless inspiration for wedding themes.

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How to Be Married author JO PIAZZA in Paris.

French macaron house Ladurée’s impressive wedding options are now available to L.A. brides via their two new locales. Colorful macaron-studded pyramids can be customized with a name, date or even a new custom flavor, and also come in gold or silver leaf, or bronze powder, for a chic metallic finish. Tiered Marie Antoinette cakes for a bridal shower are the ultimate in ladylike confections, while the wedding cake is a sight to behold with multiple circular layers, held together by a central column and decorated with thin almond icing, sugared pearls and almonds. The Grove, 189 The Grove Dr., L.A.; 311 N. Beverly Dr., B.H. LA DUREE.CO M

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New York-based e-commerce wedding registry site Zola lets you register for gifts spanning indoor skydiving experiences to Stumptown Coffee subscriptions, in addition to Le Creuset Dutch Ovens, of course.

This winter, their pop-up shop, Zola Townhouse, lands in Venice, inviting couples to meet with a registry adviser and browse curated items, including Parachute bedding, to add to their lists. Jan. 24-Feb. 6; 538 Rose Ave., Second Fl., Venice; appointments@zola.com.

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LACE TIME Designer Martha Medeiros, known in her native Brazil for her exquisite artisanal lace dresses, has opened her namesake brand’s first stateside boutique in West Hollywood.

Expect to find everything from ready-to-wear and evening and wedding gowns—which often take more than a year to make by hand—alongside an on-site atelier to handle customizations for the last-minute bride.

8405 Melrose Pl., W.H., 323-746-5699.

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MARTHA MEDEIROS lace gown, starting at $2,900.

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“There are a lot of books out there about how to fix a broken marriage, but not enough that talk about how to avoid it being broken in the first place,” says Jo Piazza, who met the love of her life, fellow journalist Nick Aster, on assignment in the Galapagos Islands and tied the knot eight months later. The S.F.-based journalist and author—who penned the novel The Knockoff with Lucy Sykes—spent the next year traveling the world researching partnerships in different cultures. The result? How to Be Married: What I Learned From Real Women on Five Continents About Surviving My First (Really Hard) Year of Marriage (Harmony, $26), a memoir-driven book debuting this April that spotlights modern relationships. “It made me think of marriage as this grand journey, rather than the destination,” says Piazza.

“The best advice I got was from a guru in the Mexican jungle. He said that a lot of couples come in saying, ‘Now we’re one,’ and that’s bullshit. You have to maintain your sense of self and your own life in order to be a good partner.”

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From top: SPINELLI KILCOLLIN Juno ring, $19,000, Raneth Gold ring, $2,000, and Ursula ring, $8,800.

SPINELLI KILCOLLIN

Put a Ring on It As engagements traditionally go, jewelry designer Yves Spinelli’s proposal to his partner in life and work, Dwyer Kilcollin, came as a surprise to the bride-to-be.

Of course, this occasion included an off-script diversion for the groom as well: searching the streets of Tokyo during

a work trip in May 2015, after Spinelli temporarily misplaced the custom-made ring—two diamond bands set in white gold and one solid 18-karat yellow-gold band, all linked with rose-gold connectors.

“I woke up in Japan and he was having a heart attack,” recalls Kilcollin of SPRING WEDDINGS 2017

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the day the proposal almost didn’t happen. “I followed him around retracing our steps. Five hours later, I said, ‘Please tell me what is it we’re looking for,’ and he says, ‘It was your engagement ring.’”

Shortly after Spinelli’s admission, the ring was found in a client’s office where

Clockwise from top left: DWYER KILCOLLIN and YVES SPINELLI. The couple’s customized wedding rings. The bride and groom in the PARAMOUR MANSION.

it had been left during a day of meetings, but the revelations didn’t end with their harrowing engagement adventure.

The talented Los Angeles-based pair, who launched the namesake jewelry brand Spinelli Kilcollin in 2010, also designed each other’s wedding rings. They revealed them to one another during their ceremony—a gorgeous affair held on the lush grounds of Silver Lake’s Paramour Mansion in June 2016. The bride wore a Rodarte gown embellished with metal sequins, with a matching floral headpiece, and Spinelli wore a Saint Laurent suit.

Kilcollin created a solid platinum band with 24-karat gold accents for her groom, while Spinelli’s design for his wife comprises three sparkling linked bands: one white-gold band with white diamonds and two yellow-gold bands pavéd with green and orange diamonds, all joined with white-gold accent rings.

Their journey will soon come full circle in a bridal line set to launch this spring that’s reflective of their established aesthetic: prizing architectural and stackable elements and encompassing varying precious metals.

“I’ve been trying to do this for years and have just been waiting for the right moment,” says Kilcollin of the collection.

“It’s finally time.” spinellikilcollin.com.

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Fashion (turn) From left: POLLY WALES Crystal and Confetti stacked rings, from $2,200, and Shield stacked rings from the new Ourika Collection, from $14,740.

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LOS ANGELES

RARE FORM London-born designer Polly Wales’ latest Ourika Collection, inspired by the shapes and colors found in Berber tapestries, tribal patterns and Persian archery rings, is a boho bride’s dream— complete with clustered, ethically sourced diamond and gemstone formations cast in metal using Wales’ signature technique and paired with sustainable materials such as reclaimed 18-karat gold.

Wales’ recent move to Downtown L.A. has brought her workshop and in-house casting facility together with a showroom, design studio and bespoke consultation service. 213-265-7064.

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WRITTEN BY SCHUYLER BAILEY. HANDS: SPINELLI KILCOLLIN. WEDDING IMAGERY (2): GAEA WOODS

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DARIA DE KONING Rosé All Day earrings, $9,400.

Silver Lake-based jewelry designer Daria de Koning got her start designing custom engagement rings before launching her own line in 2006; since then, the trained fine artist and gemologist has quietly garnered a cult following for her distinctive pieces. “I can’t resist a gorgeous cabochon,” says de Koning, who describes her work as “painting with gems,” and favors emeralds and sapphires, as well as more unusual elements such as blue opals, rainbow moonstones and even fossilized coral. Love Adorned, 2923 Main St., S.M., 310-450-2227.

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1. DAVID YURMAN Mustique tassel necklace, $3,000, David Yurman, B.H. 2. JANE TAYLOR stacking ring, $1,135, Diablo Fine Jewelers, Alamo.

3. GLEIM THE JEWELER diamond flower ring, $29,950, gleimjewelers.com. 4. OMI PRIVÉ aquamarine ring, $10,400, Wilkes Bashford, S.F. 5. BUCCELLATI Opera button stud earrings, $2,700, Buccellati, B.H. 6. JEMMA WYNNE diamond and blue sapphire studs, $1,365, Neiman Marcus, B.H. 7. JB STAR yellow diamond ring, price upon request, Shreve & Co., S.F. 8. TIFFANY & CO. ring from Tiffany 2016 Masterpieces, $45,000, Tiffany & Co., B.H. 9. HARRY WINSTON Fancy combo bracelet, price upon request, harrywinston.com.

10. KENDRA SCOTT Andy bracelet, $50, The Point, El Segundo. 11. FOREVERMARK diamond earrings, price upon request, forevermark.com.

12. SIDNEY GARBER Georgica Pond ring, $21,550, Barneys New York, S.F. 13. SUZANNE KALAN one-of-a-kind Rainbow dangle earrings, $13,000, suzannekalan.com.

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Soft Focus

Pick PASTELS for spring and summer weddings, as jewelers take PRETTINESS to COLORFUL new heights

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As ROBES RETURN to the runway, classic satin gowns are ideal for a DAY-TO-NIGHT trousseau

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1. AGENT PROVOCATEUR Nayeli long robe, $2,205, agentprovocateur.com. 2. TYLYNN NGUYEN Glory robe, $540, tylynnnguyen.com. 3. RAQUEL ALLEGRA silk damask robe dress, $795, Raquel Allegra, L.A. 4. ZIMMERMANN Winsome robe, $850, Saks Fifth Avenue, B.H. 5. LA PERLA Maison short robe, $1,114, laperla.com. 6. FLEUR OF ENGLAND embroidered silk robe, $497, fleurofengland.com. 7. LFRANK Asteria robe, $850, lfrankjewelry.com. 8. BURBERRY printed silk wrap trench dress, $1,995, burberry.com.

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BY VERA WANG COLLECTION rose fabric flower clip, $40, davidsbridal.com. 4. DOLCE & GABBANA lace plexiglass box clutch, $2,175, Dolce & Gabbana, B.H. 5. CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Belinda heels, $1,400, charlotteolympia.com.

6. MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION Soutache Stanwyck clutch, $1,190, Michael Kors, B.H. 7. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN lace open-toe booties, $1,195, christianlouboutin.com.

8. AGENT PROVOCATEUR Lindie garter, $60, agentprovocateur.com.

9. MANOLO BLAHNIK Bblame pumps, $745, Saks Fifth Avenue, B.H. 10. MARCHESA Emma Lace D’Orsay pumps, $785, akh-grp.com. 11. ROGER VIVIER Photocall Guipure bag, $2,395, Roger Vivier, Costa Mesa.

12. OSCAR DE LA RENTA Maxine pumps, $770, Oscar de la Renta, L.A.

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After experiencing the pains of wedding dress shopping, Stanford business school alum Molly Kang founded Floravere, the first luxury bridal brand that delivers dresses to your door, and allows you to try them on from the comfort of your home. The inaugural collection includes seven styles made by former artisans from the ateliers of Monique Lhuillier, Dior and Reem Acra. Brides try on samples, customize their style and receive a bespoke gown delivered in 10 to 15 weeks for less than $4,000. Sounds like love at first sight.

FLO RAV E R E .CO M FLORAVERE H. Golightly gown, $2,890.

Inside KINSLEY JAMES COUTURE BRIDAL’s Walnut Creek salon.

Known for its close ties to up-and-coming designers, Walnut Creek’s bridal salon Kinsley James Couture Bridal recently opened its second location in West Hollywood.

“We felt like there was something missing in the L.A. bridal market,” says Dawn Silva Rigney, who, along with fellow co-founder and co-owner Amber Silva, offers couture gowns from major names such as Marchesa, as well as hard-tofind brands including Idan Cohen and Pallas Couture.

8231 W. Third St., L.A., 323-337-4305.

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Dressing Fashion the Part (bits) From ACCESSORY boutiques to door-to-door COUTURE, SHOPPING for the BIG DAY has NEVER BEEN easier

STYLED BY TC accessories to complement the wedding-day trousseau.

“We are bridal fanatics,” says wedding stylist Ali Boulger of herself and her sister Emily Kouri, who cofounded Orange County’s Styled by TC, an accessory boutique dedicated to outfitting brides in everything but the dress. Some of their favorite pieces this season include fashion-forward veils from Jennifer Leigh, ethereal headpieces by Twigs & Honey, and not-youraverage bridesmaid dresses (think lace-appliqué detailing, embroidered bodices and cold-shoulder necklines).

13031 Newport Ave., Ste. 114, Tustin, 714-544-1922.

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WRITTEN BY SCHUYLER BAILEY. WALNUT CREEK INTERIOR: COURTESY OF KINSLEY JAMES COUTURE BRIDAL. FLORAVERE: COURTESY OF FLORAVERE. VOW TO BE CHIC: COURTESY OF LAUREL & WOLF. STYLED BY TC: APICTURELIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

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True to its name, new online fine jewelry retailer Memo invites shoppers to try on pieces from the likes of Meredith Kahn, Foundrae and more at home, gratis, for three days prior to committing. “It makes for a luxurious and personal experience—exactly what you need when choosing an engagement ring, wedding earrings or your something blue,” says founder and CEO Debora LaBudde.

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Designer bridesmaid dress rental site Vow to Be Chic changed the game for bridesmaids who were less than enthused about getting stuck with a pricey dress they’d never wear again, stocking gowns from more than a dozen designers (including Nicole Miller, Jenny Yoo, Watters and Monique Lhuillier) with prices starting at $65. Its new Santa Monica showroom offers the same experience in person, giving bridal parties personalized service to try out dresses in plush digs—Champagne included.

By appointment only; 1505 Fourth St., #300, S.M., 844-932-7869.

VOWTO B ECH I C.CO M VOW TO BE CHIC’s Santa Monica showroom.

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One of San Francisco’s oldest and most storied retailers, high-end jeweler Shreve & Co. debuts a new flagship befitting its illustrious 160-plus-year history and the timeless treasures inside

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Jewelry designer ROBERT PROCOP adorns actor ANGELINA JOLIE in a jaw-dropping vintage choker, which she wore in The Tourist.

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These jewels are sure to sparkle and stun for the ultimate finishing touch

PENNY PREVILLE diamond double leaf hinged bangle, $12,995.

ROBERT PROCOP mixed-cut ruby and diamond “Queen of Diamond” hoop earrings, $25,300.

ROBERT PROCOP sugarloaf amethyst and diamond Legacy necklace, $58,000.

Shreve Advertorial ROBERT PROCOP multicolor Bella earrings, $19,600.

SUNA aquamarine and diamond ring, $9,600.

HARRY KOTLAR Fancy intense yellow diamond earrings, $222,925.

ALEX ŠEPKUS tourmaline and diamond ring, price upon request.

SUNA pink sapphire and diamond earrings, price upon request.

ECLAT JEWELS heartshaped 15-carat emerald and diamond ring, price upon request.

MIKIMOTO golden South Sea pearl and diamond earrings, $10,500.

KWIAT Moonlight diamond bracelet, $215,500.

JB STAR ruby and diamond earrings, price upon request.

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A jewelry chronology anchored by Shreve & Co., from Gold Rush to Oscar gold

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Dream Weaver

Fashion’s newest iteration of the classic chignon turned heads at New York designer Ryan Roche’s Spring 2017 ready-to-wear presentation. Hairstylist James Pecis pulled models’ tresses back into low, center-parted ponytails, then wove pieces of muted-pinkcolored silk between sections before twisting the hair into a tight bun at the base of the neck. To achieve the dreamy ballerinainspired look for your wedding day, the Northern California-born Pecis suggests, “If you are having a dress made, ask if there are any scraps left over you can have to use; the soft edge of the cut or torn fabric adds to the texture in the hair. Lace can work as well.” • CAROLINE CAGNEY

At the RYAN ROCHE presentation, hairstylist JAMES PECIS threaded ribbons through the models’ chignons.

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Beauty From left: Following her “I do’s” in Maui, KELSEY HARPER of FLOWER GIRL LOS ANGELES went into the Pacific while wearing her MADE WITH LOVE BRIDAL gown. A closeup of her natural makeup look.

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For florist Kelsey Harper of Flower Girl Los Angeles and photographer Tyler William Parker, romance was ignited via their creative callings.

After first meeting through a mutual friend in 2008, the two reconnected while working a fashion event three years ago, and last September, the Eagle Rockbased pair exchanged vows in Maui. Here, the bride and mother of two reveals how she prepped for her day: FITNESS The wedding was just four months after I gave birth to my second baby, so I really had to throw myself into self-care mode! I did the Tracy Anderson mat workout in my living room daily—it really helped me get results quickly. FACE I saw Tony at Face Place in West Hollywood for a facial that begins with a deep cleansing followed by a galvanic current, which does everything from tightening skin tissue to stabilizing pH. A week before we left for Maui, I had a body scrub at the Wi Spa in L.A. For the big day, I wanted a natural look, so makeup artist Cynthia Rose prepped my skin with Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask before applying Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Le Teint Touche Éclat Foundation, Nars Velvet Matte lip pencil in Dolce Vita, and waterproof Make Up For Ever mascara and Stila Convertible Color.

HAIR I went to Lucas Clouser at Ramirez Tran Salon for sandy blond highlights. I ended up getting extensions, as my hair hadn’t recovered from pregnancy—they were such a breeze, and even lasted through swimming in the ocean.

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For brides who dream of prewedding pampering in the South of France, Nob Hill’s new Spa L’Occitane by the Bay is the closest thing to Provencal bliss. Set inside The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, the urban oasis delivers a holistic menu of all-natural treatments with the brand’s signature sensorial ingredients (lavender, verbena, immortelle). Try the vitamin-rich Shea Nourishing Comfort Facial (from $175) for a healthy glow, or an Almond Detoxifying balance massage (from $195) to “eliminate toxins and firm the skin,” says Spa Director Jill Carlen. 600 Stockton St., S.F., 415-364-3460.

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Smooth Operator

Nurse Jamie of BEAUTY PARK MEDICAL SPA.

Jamie Sherrill (aka “Nurse Jamie”), a registered nurse, skin-care expert and owner of Beauty Park Medical Spa in Santa Monica, is revered by celebrity clients for her trademarked specialty, The Baby Drop Fillers, a technique delivering bruise-free, natural-looking results. “With a special ‘Gucci’ needle [a custom needle she designed] and micro-baby droplets of filler such as Juvedérm or Restylane, I make hundreds of minuscule punctures to get the filler exactly where it is needed for a contoured, natural infusion that gives overall definition, volume and lift. I can smooth away wrinkles even on the day of a big event,” Sherrill says. While the treatment takes twice as long as a regular injection, due to her meticulous technique, devotees cite a lack of puffiness that makes it well worth the extra effort. 1511 Montana Ave., S.M., 310-587-3502.

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WRITTEN BY KELLY ATTERTON, CAROLINE CAGNEY AND DANIELLE D i MEGLIO. KELSEY HARPER (3): MAUI MAKA PHOTOGRAPHY. SPA L’OCCITANE: COURTESY OF THE RITZ-CARLTON, SAN FRANCISCO. BEAUTY PARK MEDICAL SPA: COURTESY OF NURSE JAMIE

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1. GABRIELA ARTIGAS 14-karat gold comb, $275, theline.com.

2. DAUPHIN 18-karat rose gold and diamond hair cuff, price upon request, maisondauphin.com.

3. YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTY Touche Éclat Blur Perfector, $55, barneys.com. 4. TWEEZERMAN ProCurl Eyelash Curler, $22, sephora .com. 5. EVE LOM Flawless Radiance Matte Primer SPF 15, $55, barneys .com. 6. HARRY WINSTON Lily cluster diamond headband, price upon request, Harry Winston, B.H. 7. KEVYN AUCOIN The Expert Lip Color in Sireedan, $35, barneys.com.

8. DIPTYQUE PARIS Rosa Mundi candle, $68, diptyqueparis.com.

9. TIFFANY & CO. Diamond and Black Onyx Bow Brooch, $55,000, Tiffany & Co., B.H. 10. LA MER The Foundation Brush, $70, cremedelamer .com. 11. SISLEY PARIS Sisleÿa Global Firming Serum, $525, net-a-porter .com. 12. CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ Cream Foundation Sponge, $20/two, barneys.com. 13. EX NIHILO Les Interdites Devil Tender Eau de Parfum, $225/50 ml, saksfifthavenue.com.

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Turning the Tables SUNNY KIM PHOTOGRAPHY

Three emerging California WEDDING CREATIVES reveal what the NEW SEASON holds for fresh, fabulous design

Edited by Andrea Stanford Lauren Saylor of A FABULOUS FETE dreams up a “California Fall” tabletop dotted with tropical stems.

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Design

HOSTESS HAVEN HARLIN & SPARROW

Design (turn) Clockwise from top left: A HOSTESS HAVEN table setting. A HARLIN & SPARROW wedding in Sonoma with a tree of blooms by florist POPPYSTONE. A Hostess Haven tabletop with patterned textiles and cut crystal. Inspiration for a wedding invitation suite

by A FABULOUS FETE. A Harlin & Sparrow wedding at BELTANE RANCH with LA TAVOLA FINE LINENS and ENCORE EVENT RENTALS.

A Sonoma-based event planning and design company led by longtime friends Justina Geraghty and Brittany Bijan, Harlin & Sparrow’s designs offer warm, relaxed decor with nods to the terroir, such as artful arrangements atop wine barrels. Inspired by organic materials and pops of color, Bijan and Geraghty have the recipe for statement-making decor. “We love mixing and matching patterns and textures,” says Bijan, “and using nature in our designs— like fruits, leaves and branches.” They try to avoid fleeting trends. “We get to know our clients and what speaks to them,” says Geraghty. “Then we add our version of a modern edge.” harlinsparrow.com.

A FABULOUS FETE For memorable invites, place cards and menus, it’s hard to top the work of A Fabulous Fete’s Lauren Saylor. Her Mission Viejo studio creates exuberant, elegant calligraphy that befits the joyous occasion. “I attract couples that want something beautiful and unique,” says Saylor, “but with a bit of edge that you don’t see in traditional calligraphy work.” Her aesthetic goes beyond the classic black-and-white type, with bright hues, spirited illustrations and loose, imaginative typography. Saylor’s blog shares ideas outside the envelope as well—from DIY decor to tabletop ideas.

The future holds even more inspiration.

“I’m loving all of the stars and moons that I’m seeing,” she says of her favorite trends for 2017. “And palms, either illustrated on your paper items or used as decor on the table.” afabulousfete.com.

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A FABULOUS FETE: LAUREN SAYLOR. COBALT TABLESCAPE: LOU MORA. SOUTHWESTERN TABLESCAPE: RENATA STONE

“I design tabletops to be a reflection of personal style,” says Farra Miron, the creative force behind the San Diegobased company—offering more than your regular rental fare. In the past, Miron has imagined settings inspired by British luxury brand Smythson and Italian photographer Massimo Vitali. “Being able to read your client and their personal taste is key,” she says. For 2017, Miron favors simplicity with the unexpected: cactus, patterned textiles and cut crystal, for example. “It makes total sense and is a beautiful, elegant table,” she says. Unlikely palettes also receive praise. “I love black graphics with feminine pinks and textured indigos,” says Miron. “They just play off one another.” hostesshaven.com.

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In Full BLOOM

This spring, brides are ditching the monochromatic compact bouquet for the more-is-more version, according to a few of California’s go-to florists. “I’m getting fewer and fewer requests for all white or a single shade,” says Natalie Bowen Brookshire of San Francisco’s Natalie Bowen Designs. “Brides are open to much more color.” For added elegance, layers of hand-dyed silk or chiffon ribbon are perfect for tying up the bouquet, attests Natalie Gill of San Diego-based Native Poppy. Not changing? “Peonies are still a classic—so big and bold, yet still feminine and soft. Locally grown garden roses are also huge right now. Distant Drums and Koko Loko are some of the most popular varieties,” says Gill. “My brides are loving big blooms and lots of deep-green vines and wild, unruly foliage.”

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THE LOVELIEST Pineapple monogram on BUSATTI linen guest towel, $36 for towel, plus $20 for monogram.

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KELLY WEARSTLER Halcyon medium round chandelier, $6,299. Right: A selection of home decor offerings.

SENIMAN CALLIGRAPHY His and Her Wedding Vow Foilpress on Grey Moleskine, $22.

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Ask and Receive

There’s little Kelly Wearstler can’t put her distinctive stamp on: Now the list includes weddings, thanks to a gift registry featuring the L.A. designer’s handpicked array of “considered, high-quality and luxurious” finds, including bronze leg sculptures and a birch surfboard among the china, linen and glassware. “Everyone can use top-line kitchen gadgets and appliances,” says Wearstler. “But it’s the stylish and sentimental pieces that give a home soul.” A new VIP service offers a private tête-à-tête with the designer to create a vision for the wedding day or solicit advice on feathering that newlywed nest. “All design is storytelling,” says Wearstler. “And in this case, about evoking an experience, literally, of a lifetime.”

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“We make monogramming fresh,” says Britni Wood, who helms The Loveliest with her mother, Joni, and sister, Kelsey.

“There’s the idea that it’s stuffy, so we create heirlooms that look bright and young.” The site offers chic wedding or shower gift options (napkins, guest towels, throws), all of which can be personalized with any of the 50-plus embroidery styles. A former Martha Stewart Weddings editor and L.A.based wedding stylist, Wood also likes a personal stamp on the big day. “A monogram is especially sweet on the cake table linens,” she says. “For brides, I love monogramming a piece of fabric and having it sewn into the wedding dress—especially in blue, because every bride needs something blue.”

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In-demand calligrapher Ruth Jahja-Daro of Seniman Calligraphy (a full-service design studio) recently introduced foil-pressed vow books. “With so many things to keep track of, it’s rare to have couples who actually finish their vows two to three weeks prior to their wedding day,” says Jahja-Daro. “With these books, one can jot everything down inside (even last minute), and it will still photograph beautifully.”

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Design (bits) “Choosing stationery—whether you have changed your name or moved in together and have a new address—is always a special process for a new couple, and we love incorporating things like a detail from a house (a lion’s-head door knocker) or a family crest,” says Jacqueline Kotts, owner of Mrs. John L. Strong. The luxury stationery purveyor has designed cards for a pedigreed clientele including such legendary California couples as the late President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan.

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The Los Angeles-based design studio Capsule makes the kind of relaxed, modern furniture and decor that’s perfect for the California couple.

Working with a coterie of design talent, including L.A.’s own Eric Lin and Chris Earl, they focus on unique, timeless pieces that adapt to a new family’s needs. “Modularity plays a key role,” says Creative Director Tiffany Fong. “Furniture can grow and expand as homes change.” A few standouts: the Cameron Sofa, “comfy enough for Netflix binges,” and the Ovoid tables that can be clustered or stand alone. Whatever the choice, Fong advises that newlyweds collect over time. “I think there’s something lovely about starting out with the necessities and curating together as a couple,” she says. “It makes every piece that much more meaningful.”

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The appropriately titled Move-in Day Box from online bedding vendor Hill House Home covers a couple’s sleep needs for the first night in a new home. Materials vary from percale to sateen and colorways include pure white, fire red, powder blue and more, with each tailored to usher in a smooth beginning.

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INNER GARDENS classic pointed aluminum planter boxes with classic triple ball boxwood. Below: ROGER’S GARDENS Beaucarnea Recurvata plant.

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“Nothing says, ‘You are living in a real house now,’ quite like triple boxwoods flanking the front door,” says Stephen Block, owner of Inner Gardens. His Culver City-based nursery is the go-to source for L.A. designers, landscapers and tastemakers alike. In Orange County, Roger’s Gardens specializes in offering indoor plant design consultations on everything from seasonal suggestions to water strategies—and will even provide the delivery and setup. Inner Gardens, 5838 Perry Dr., Culver City, 310-8388378; innergardens.com. Roger’s Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd., Corona del Mar, 949-640-5800.

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Laurel & Wolf offers a stress-free option for the daunting task of merging spaces and styles, whether refurbishing a room or an entire abode. The West Hollywood-based company sources a designer to hone your aesthetic—be it modern eclectic or rustic glam—and handles all of the legwork (style boards, shopping, ordering, tracking). The process is done entirely online for a flat fee starting from $149 (plus the cost of selected merchandise). “We help couples achieve a space that’s cohesive, yet also showcases each person’s style,” says Leura Fine, CEO and founder.

The expert will also act as diplomat when you can’t agree on a bachelorpad armchair. “We’re happy to be the ‘tiebreaker’ in those tough instances,” says Fine. “Our goal is to design the best possible space.”

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After a year of obsessing over decisions on everything from the ultimate wedding processional to a signature reception cocktail, newlyweds will appreciate that innovative, online mattress company Casper offers only one covetable option (voted one of Time magazine’s best inventions of 2015). Same-day delivery is available in L.A., S.F., and N.Y., and you can test-drive your mattress at the Venice showroom, at select West Elm stores, or even at home with the 100-night trial before sealing the deal. 1509 Abbot Kinney Blvd., 888-498-0003.

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The Peninsula dress, $5,695. Jin Wang, 300 Grant Ave., S.F., 415-397-9111; The Dress Theory, 3734 Sixth Ave., S.D., 619-876-5018.

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master Eddie Deen catered, road-tripping from Dallas with two semis filled with Texas smokers and chairs and tables emblazoned with the state seal.

The next day’s blacktie affair—where the bride donned a custom Monique Lhuillier dress—was replete with an alfresco ceremony held on a floating platform built over the pool and a reception staged on the tennis court (“We called it an open-air crystal theater,” says Jennifer of the transformed venue). Dinner, catered by Paula LeDuc, began with two vegan courses—a sweet-corn risotto and a beet salad—followed by a choice of roasted Sonoma lamb or farmers-market cauliflower for the entree. “My wedding planner and I had a rule that roughly half of the food served would be vegan,” says

Menu (turn) Jennifer Cain and Eric Brown’s love affair began as many modern romances do—on Tinder. After two years of courtship following the successful right swipe, Eric popped the question along the shores of Lake Tahoe in September 2015.

For the San Francisco-based couple, the venue choice was an easy one: While Eric is vice president of sales for clean-energy company Carbon Lighthouse, Jennifer is a partner and brand ambassador for her family’s business, Hall Napa Valley. (Jennifer’s mother, Kathryn Hall, owns the winery and is a former United States ambassador to Austria.) “Many of our happiest memories are from my family’s home [in Napa] and on the surrounding vineyards,” says Jennifer of the private residence, set in the bucolic hills above Hall Rutherford winery.

Given the backdrop, food and drink were of the utmost importance. And despite the fact that the bride is a vegan and the groom a vegetarian, the welcome dinner was a Texas barbecue, a nod to Jennifer’s home state. Pit-

Jennifer. For dessert, guests feasted on carrot cake from Perfect Endings in Napa and a sweets table with bananas Foster and peach cobbler stations.

Naturally, a slew of both fine and sparkling wines were served throughout the evening—including the vineyard’s prize Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon—but the drinks of choice were the Walt rosé of pinot noir and Hall cabernet sauvignon created especially for the festivities, complete with personalized labels celebrating the couple.

• SARI ANNE TUSCHMAN Jennifer and Eric at their Texas-themed welcome dinner.

Left: Custom wines created exclusively for the wedding festivities.

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JENNIFER CAIN and ERIC BROWN on the dance floor. A place setting. The dinner menu.

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WHEEL DEAL From glamping grounds to backyards, vintage camper trailers have undeniable appeal. And as Meg and Chris Blancato can attest, they’re surprisingly adaptable to a range of uses, too. Chris, a woodworker who specializes in furniture under The Bearded Bowtie brand, painstakingly transformed a run-down 1956 Rainbow Canned Ham trailer he bought in Palm Springs into B.O.W. (Bar On Wheels), a hospitality caravan the San Diego couple tows to special events in Southern California.

B.O.W. is most often used to serve drinks, but “you can make it whatever you want,” Meg says. (Think dessert and cheese cart, or photo backdrop.) “It’s fun to see what people come up with.” From $500, plus travel fees.

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JARDESCA, $30/bottle.

Get guests in the celebratory mood with Jardesca, an aperitif out of Sonoma that blends three white wines with a botanical, handcrafted spirit for a dry, herbaceous concoction sans the high alcohol hangover. Garnish with any number of fruit or herb combinations—or add sparkling water for a refreshing spritz. “Some brides set up an entire garden garnish bar, which looks beautiful and provides a playful, memorable experience for guests,” says co-founder Marshall Dawson. Over ice, it’s the perfect way to usher in the big day.

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RITE STUFF Bay Area couples seeking an urban destination with conscientious cuisine to match, behold The Pearl: The former Ace Boiler and Welding Works building in S.F.’s Dogpatch neighborhood has been entirely revamped for events while retaining its industrial charm (see: 31-foot ceilings and exposed steel beams—plus installations by S.F.-based artist Alexis Laurent, and a killer roofdeck) and is teaming up with famed local grocer Bi-Rite, bringing impeccable sourcing, seasonal menus and gorgeous presentation to the table. 601 19th St., S.F., 415-269-7171.

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For the musically and culinarily inclined couple in search of an artisanal token to commemorate the big day, look no further than Indie Jams. Founder Meredith Lockwood, an L.A.-based singer-songwriter, mixes up preserve flavors inspired by country, blues, rock, pop, punk, jazz or reggae (a tie-dye concoction of strawberry lime on top and pink guava lime on the bottom coming this spring).

Or there’s always the “mixtape” option: multiple flavors and custom labels featuring the couple’s name, wedding date or favorite songs on the back of the jar.

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Mackenzie and I met on the set of Plain Jane, an MTV makeover show that set up blind dates. He was the director, I was the host, and after working together for five years, we ended up being the ones on a date.

He proposed at the beginning of 2016 in the middle of a snowstorm in Colorado, and we decided to get married in my native England, where most of our family and friends live.

Following our October wedding in the English countryside, we took advantage of being in Europe and headed to the famous Le Sirenuse (sirenuse.it) in Positano, Italy, for a few days. The hotel was unbeatable for breakfast with a panoramic view. Lunch at Da Adolfo (daadolfo.com) on the beach (just a boat ride away) and sundowners at Franco’s Bar (francosbar.com) topped our list of things to do. Visiting in the fall meant the weather was cooler, still sunny, and the crowds had died down—perfect.

We then migrated down the coast to the little town of Amalfi, checking in just minutes away to Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa (monasterosantarosa.com) in Conca dei Marini, an awe-inspiring former 17th-century monastery built into the cliffside—the views are spectacular. Watching the sunset from the hotel’s infinity pool, Aperol Spritzes in hand, was one of our best memories.

We got up early and took the first ferry to Capri. At the famous La Fontelina beach club and restaurant (fontelina-capri.com), we ate our body weights in seafood pasta, drank the local rosé and then strolled around town. Ge-

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The honeymooners. View from atop the cliffs in Capri.

Breakfast at LE SIRENUSE.

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Whether you’re here to consecrate or commemorate your love, you’re sure to feel the warmth of nostalgia the moment you turn up San Ysidro Ranch’s olive tree-lined drive to the bougainvillea-covered reception Hacienda. With light bouncing off the Santa Ynez Mountains onto the 41 cottages and suites dotting the verdant grounds, it’s no wonder Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier selected the intimate Santa Barbara property for their wedding, and that Jackie and John F. Kennedy honeymooned here.

Today, its acclaimed restaurants, spa, hiking trails, stone fireplaces, four-poster canopy beds, creekside patios and private hot tubs perpetuate its reputation as California’s consummate high-romance hideaway.

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Travel Clockwise from far left: COLLIN CREIGHTON and MOLLY CREEDEN. The vast prairie country. The tented reception. FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL OF COLORADO in Colorado Springs. The raucous celebration. The bride and her father.

Prairie Flower Writer MOLLY CREEDEN looks back on her Collin and I met after midnight at a bar called No Malice Palace on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, known for its raucous dance floor and heavy rotation of Biggie Smalls. So when we got engaged on the Venice Beach canals six years later—having moved to Los Angeles, where Collin works at Netflix and I’m a writer for magazines and the online estate-sale platform Everything But the House—we wanted our wedding to conjure the fun and rowdiness that started it all.

And if I’ve learned anything during my four years in California, it’s that there’s a gorgeous alchemy in gatherings that are both elegant and laid-back.

We picked a location where we’d have the most freedom: Fountain Valley School of Colorado, a boarding-school campus in Colorado Springs where I grew up while my father was headmaster. It’s a stunning place—an adobe enclave tucked into the prairie at the foot of the Rocky Mountains that informed much of my personal aesthetic and my connection to the West. Serendipitously, Irene Neuwirth, with whom Collin worked to design my engagement ring, also attended the school.

We let the backdrop of the campus, with its crisp peach and pink Pueblo Revival Style architecture (some of which dates back to

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1927), open blue skies, and view of Pikes Peak, do a lot of the visual work, opting for a clean, muted palette as a complement.

My bridesmaids wore white Joanna August floor-length dresses, and I asked my florist, Frances Harjeet of Prema Style, to fashion bouquets and arrangements that were almost matte.

I leaned on my West Coast sensibility as we planned remotely—getting my veil from Solstice Bride, my dress from Vera Wang in Beverly Hills and custom “Hecho en Venice” cups specially for the after-party.

There were plenty of memories to rehash the next day, from antics in the campus dorms where our friends stayed, to the dramatic thunderstorm that erupted after the reception, to the bonfire after-party (where a surprise mariachi band stole the show).

My favorite, however, is the moment I walked with my dad into the school’s small chapel—whose pews I had sat in hundreds of times while he led all-school assembly—and saw Collin’s and my favorite people, assembled in the same rows. •

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OSCAR DE LA RENTA gown, $16,990. GASOLINE GLAMOUR earrings, price upon request.

DAVID YURMAN ring, $1,900.

Opposite: MONIQUE LHUILLIER top, $2,650, skirt, $8,600, capelet, $2,300, and veil, $2,300. TIFFANY & CO. earring, $50,000/pair, and ring, $22,500. LAUREN WOLF JEWELRY bracelet, $150.

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ALVINA VALENTA BY JESSICA WILLIAMS gown, price upon request. TIFFANY & CO. necklace, $3,700, and ring, $5,300. AURATE NEW YORK earring, $580. JIMMY CHOO shoes, $3,850. Opposite: OLEG CASSINI dress, $858.

GASOLINE GLAMOUR earrings, price upon request. KENDRA SCOTT necklace, $60. DAVID YURMAN cable ring (left), $18,000, and pearl ring, $1,800.

MARCHESA shoes, $907.

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FRANCESCA MIRANDA gown, $5,940. GASOLINE GLAMOUR headpiece, price upon request. LAUREN WOLF JEWELRY ring, $4,200. SYDNEY EVAN cuff, $1,650. Opposite: LELA ROSE gown, $3,995, and headwrap, $295. LAUREN WOLF JEWELRY earrings, $1,500/pair. KENDRA SCOTT bracelet, $250.

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INES DI SANTO gown, $9,990. GASOLINE GLAMOUR necklace, price upon request.

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Opposite: GIVENCHY jacket, $3,450, and skirt, $2,245. GASOLINE GLAMOUR gloves, price upon request. PEARL COLLECTIVE studs, $400/pair. Makeup: NARS Luminous Moisture Cream, $64, Sheer Glow Foundation, $45, The Multiple in Riviera, $39, Brow Gel in Kinshasa, $23, Velvet Shadow Stick, $28, Audacious Mascara, $26, Minorque Kohliner, $25, and Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Sex Machine, $26.

MODEL Cairo Dwek. HAIR AND MAKEUP Michelle Mungcal at Jed Root using NARS Cosmetics. FASHION ASSISTANT Raina Silberstein. PRODUCER Rosco Production.

LOCATION La Villa Contenta, Malibu.

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“He had seen me before we went on our first date, but I had never seen him,” remembers San Francisco native JJ Fritz of the air of mystery surrounding her initial encounter with her future husband, Patrick Moeller.

Patrick, who works in institutional sales for an investment company, first noticed JJ, now a Pilates instructor, while they were both living in Washington, D.C., in 2011. After the then-Georgetown undergrad walked by him in the apartment building where she lived, Patrick acted on impulse—asking her doorman for her phone number. “She seemed like a free spirit and I wanted to know who this girl was,” he says. “I might have given him a couple six-packs in return.”

Four-and-a-half years later, Patrick found the perfect moment to seal the courtship while the couple, who live in Boston, was visiting JJ’s family home in Lake Tahoe. During sunset margaritas on the edge of the dock, he presented her with a glimmering square cushion-cut sparkler as both of their families looked on in anticipation from the nearest window. “I made the decision [that she was the one] a long time ago,” reveals Patrick.

As the last of five sisters to tie the knot—none of whom married in their hometown—JJ decided to return to the Bay Area for their wedding, knowing what it would mean to her mother. “We

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“It felt so ethereal—like a fairy tale,” says JJ of the awe-inspiring baby’s breath canopy floating above the tables. Above: The gospel choir chanting “Oh Happy Day” during the recessional.

wanted it to be the most epic San Francisco tour,” says the bride, who set the date during Fleet Week in October to enhance the grandeur.

The five-day whirlwind—seamlessly orchestrated in part by Los Angeles-based event authority Oren Cove—was equal parts country and city, commencing with a rehearsal dinner at JJ’s mom’s house in Pacific Heights, a wine-tasting lunch at her father’s winery, Lynmar Estate, in Sonoma, and a Friday night welcome party on the Embarcadero below the Bay Bridge. On Saturday, the pair exchanged vows at nearby St. Vincent de Paul church, where a gospel choir flooded the aisle for their recessional, singing “Oh Happy Day,” and carrying the serenade into the streets before the newlyweds rode across the Golden Gate Bridge in a vintage convertible Mercedes to their reception venue, Sausalito’s historic Cavallo Point.

As the 215 revelers shuffled into a tented dinner, they were greeted with a breathtaking baby’s breath canopy. The evening then unfolded into a reception in an olive tree-lined in the ballroom.

Throughout the festivities, JJ and Patrick made sure to incorporate their beloved Chihuahua, Artie, whose likeness (seated in a plane, wearing aviator goggles) made an appearance on save the dates, invitations and even a special groom’s cake. The two danced into the night with the golden lights of the bridge glowing behind them before jetting off to the Hawaiian isles of Lanai and Maui for their tropical honeymoon. •

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PLANNER Oren Cove FLORIST Waterlily Pond ENTERTAINMENT Bobby Yang and his Unrivaled Players VIDEOGRAPHER Elysium Productions GOWN Monique Lhuillier SUIT Ralph Lauren Purple Label RING Anna Ide of A & O Jewelry. CAKE Katrina Rozelle Pastries & Desserts, Debbie Does Cakes (Groom’s) HAIR AND MAKEUP Melissa Hoffmann, Tavi de la Rosa

The bride and groom and their Chihuahua, Artie, at CAVALLO POINT. Opposite, clockwise from top left: The ring bearers.

A joyous moment before dinner. The mesmerizing bridge view from the reception venue. The soft centerpieces by WATERLILY POND comprised garden roses, ranunculus, belladonna and tweedia. The five-tiered, gluten-free cake made of vanilla bean Bavarian, pumpkin spice and carrot cake from KATRINA ROZELLE PASTRIES & DESSERTS.

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Connie Peterson and Matthew Pavlovich fell for each other immediately upon meeting during their first semester at USC. A few years after graduating, the Los Angeles-based couple solidified their college-sweetheart status with an engage-

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The couple settled on a June black-tie wedding, choosing Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral as the site of the ceremony, a particularly special location for Connie. “There was no question this was where we wanted to become husband and wife,” says the bride.

“My parents got married in this church.”

Guests—many of whom were also USC alumni— were given a special treat

upon leaving the ceremony: The USC Trojan Marching Band provided a rousing soundtrack as everyone departed for the reception at the private California Club.

Once they arrived at the Downtown L.A. venue, friends and family were greet-

Clockwise from left: Husband and wife walk down the aisle. The formal reception setting at THE CALIFORNIA CLUB. THE USC TROJAN MARCHING BAND plays outside the cathedral. The couple leaves for the reception. On the rooftop patio, Connie and Matt cut their SWEET LADY JANE multitiered wedding cake surrounded by celebratory sparklers. The father-daughter dance. Exchanging vows at SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL.

ed by a gorgeous array of long tables with a few round ones scattered throughout, all decorated with vases of peonies, garden roses and tulips in a palette of green, white and blush.

Connie’s Greek heritage played into many aspects of the party, most notably the food—from the hors d’oeuvres (spanakopita, tiropita and lamb lollipops) to deep-fried loukoumades (Greek donuts) made to order on the patio throughout the night, to dessert, an assortment of Greek pastries as a complement to the Sweet Lady Jane multitiered wedding cake.

Once the hour turned late, the bride changed from her silk faille Oscar de la Renta gown into a Reem Acra cocktail dress (both selected with the help of her maid of honor, wedding stylist Cynthia Cook)—the better to dance to two different bands, a traditional ensemble and a Greek band—rounding out an evening rich in family tradition. • PLANNER Brooke Keegan Special Events FLORIST Nisie’s Enchanted Florist ENTERTAINMENT Synthesi, Impulse at West Coast Music, USC Trojan Marching Band GOWN Oscar de la Renta SUIT House of Être HONEYMOON Hvar and Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Mykonos and Santorini, Greece

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At SANTA BARBARA’S scenic polo grounds, GREG REED and ROYCE WADSWORTH throw a WEDDING TO REMEMBER P HOTOG RA P HY BY BENJAMIN PATCH W R I T T E N BY DANIELLE DiMEGLIO

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From above: The couple shares a glass of bubbly in the golf cart. The “R + G” sculpture built by Royce and his father.

The tented dinner.

Pet pugs as flower girls, a surprise performance from friend and British singer Bryn Christopher, and an oversized typographic sculpture—there was no shortage of wow factor at the wedding of Royce Wadsworth and Greg Reed. “We wanted more of a fun, casual celebration than a traditional, formal affair,” says Royce, a former wardrobe stylist and now chief of staff for Los Angeles-based podcast network Wondery.

When he first met Greg, now vice president of technology partnerships for Universal Pictures, three years ago at a bar for a mutual friend’s birthday, he thought, “I have to pursue this guy,” recalls Royce.

The pair spontaneously broke off from the party to grab a late-night dinner at nearby Kitchen24 in West Hollywood. After three months of dating, Greg proposed: “I chuckled and said, ‘No,’” laughs Royce of his original hesitation. But one year later, he turned to Greg on the couch at home in L.A. and said, “OK, yup, I’m ready to get engaged now.”

On a cloudless day in June, guests gathered amid the bleachers of the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club (a site the couple visited on their first weekend getaway) to witness the couple exchange vows on the open field. A large-scale “R + G” sculpture that Royce and his father built set the backdrop for the ceremony, which was officiated

by Greg’s cousin and conducted partially in Welsh (Greg was born in Wales). After the “I do’s,” the best men popped bottles of Champagne as the newlyweds walked off, pugs in tow, to Justin Bieber’s “Sorry.” “I know it seems odd for a wedding, but it’s such a good song!” says Royce. “That’s when I knew it was going to be a good evening,” he adds.

Open-air lounges and games set the scene for cocktail hour, followed by a tented dinner on the field. Personal details were in abundance thanks to family and friends— from cotton ball-dotted centerpieces (a nod to Royce’s parents’ cotton farming background) to wooden tabletop elements crafted by Royce’s father. “It was like everybody helped to put on a show,” he says. •

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VENUE Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club FLORIST Florie Nunes ENTERTAINMENT Michael Ober Music RENTALS The Tent Merchant, La Tavola Fine Linen MENU Lorraine Lim Catering SUITS The Black Tux RINGS Custom Fabrie Jewelers STATIONERY Minted

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Clockwise from above: Seeded eucalyptus garlands laced with cotton and hydrangea.

The best men popping Champagne postceremony. The flower girls playing with mini polo mallets on the field. The grooms’ pet pug Grace also acted as the flower girl with the couple’s other pug, Frankie. A polo player.

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The chuppah by MINDY RICE feels as though it naturally exists in the space, blending into the surroundings. Opposite: GRACE SILK in her threepiece INBAL DRORÂ gown.

Grace Silk and William Tisch met through friends in Santa Barbara while they were both on college break. Five years later, Tisch proposed during a trip to Vienna, and in August 2016, the couple—who now resides in New York City—chose the lush oasis of the Hotel Bel-Air as the site of the vows. The California nuptials were a homecoming of sorts: Grace was raised in Carpinteria, while William’s hometown is Santa Barbara.

The ceremony took place by the hotel’s iconic swan pond, and dinner was held on the front lawn under the stars. When it came time to dance, the party moved into the ballroom, where no detail was left untouched. “The bespoke dance floor was hand-painted and inspired by a vintage European tile I found,” says Grace. Stringer lights created a glittering canopy from the ceiling. Soul phenom Leon Bridges and his band kicked off the night, setting the tone for the celebratory evening.

The bride wore a three-piece dress by Inbal Dror: a beaded minidress, a tulle skirt and a long-sleeve lace gown over the top. “It felt ethereal and romantic,” says Grace, who is planning to pursue her master’s degree in science and currently works as an executive assistant at New York design showroom and gallery Les Ateliers Courbet.

The groom—an executive with the Eldridge Hospitality Group whose father, Steve Tisch, is a film producer and chairman and executive vice president of the NFL’s New York Giants—wore a navy suit by Tom Ford.

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From left: Loose garlands hang above the reception’s long farm tables. The ballroom is transformed into a lounge. Trailing vines cascade off the wooden ceremony benches accented with caramel garden roses.

Opposite: The newlyweds. Grace’s pink “Mrs. Tisch” bomber jacket. The bridesmaids are each wearing individual designs.

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The reception goes into the night with dancing, dessert, masquerade masks and picture-perfect moments among friends and family.

Opposite: The bride in the garden at HOTEL BEL‑AIR.

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with the hotel, prepared the evening’s four-course dinner of summer white-corn soup, heirloom tomato salad, black cod and Wagyu steak. Sweet cravings were satisfied with fresh donuts and a white chocolate buttermilk wedding cake, while those who continued the party late into the night were treated to egg sandwiches, sliders, truffle fries and burritos al pastor. When it finally came time to depart, guests left with Diptyque candles, a lovely end to a spectacular night. “It was absolute perfection,” says Grace. “I still can’t believe it was real.” • PLANNER Oren Cove ENTERTAINMENT John Virgel Band, Leon Bridges, DJ David La Melza RENTALS Found Vintage Rentals, Casa de Perrin VIDEOGRAPHER Eric Hires of The Wedding Artists Collective DRESS Inbal Dror SUIT John Varvatos ENGAGEMENT RING Vintage Hilary Tisch HAIR Calista Sanderson HONEYMOON Positano, Dubrovnik, Montenegro

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Floral pergolas frame the dinner tables, where guests dined alfresco beneath vintage chandeliers at long wood tables on hardwood flooring. Opposite: Bride HALLE REUM in her custom gown by ELIE SAAB.

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HALLE REUM ties the knot with OLIVER HAMMOND at a lush desert wedding that dials up the sartorial GLAMOUR, romantic ambience and ALLNIGHT music

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From top: The bride and groom exchange vows beneath an abundant chuppah designed to appear to be growing, with flowers in pale hues and textural greenery.

Post-ceremony, the newlyweds take their first steps as husband and wife.

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A New York snowstorm helped Oliver Hammond to know the timing was right to propose to his then-girlfriend, celebrity stylist Halle Reum. The Los Angelesbased couple, who met in 2012 at Miami nightclub Story (on New Year’s Eve, no less), had been dating long distance while Oliver, a principal at investment management firm Tennenbaum Capital Partners, was stationed at his company’s Manhattan office. When his flight home got canceled due to inclement weather, it was a wakeup call: “Something in my heart gave out; I was just like, this has to be permanent.”

Soon after returning, Oliver visited West Hollywood jeweler Jean Dousset to design a classic emerald-cut engagement ring, and later proposed at San Ysidro Ranch, the site of the couple’s first vacation together. The significance of the destination wasn’t lost on Halle: “The entire car ride there she just kept looking at me and laughing,” says Oliver. “She definitely knew.”

They chose the Parker Palm Springs as the venue for their October wedding, in part due to the groom’s family history in the desert; his great-uncle was publisher, philanthropist and diplomat Walter Annenberg, whose estate Sunnylands has a long tradition of hosting politicians and foreign dignitaries.

The bride was intent on a formal affair:

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Hand-painted signs direct guests to pre-ceremony activities including oxygen facials and hand and foot massages. The groom takes a moment to relax. A custom handmade blush bouquet for the bride. The bride with her bridesmaids. The bride’s mother and father look on. The groom’s parents make their way down the aisle.

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Clockwise from top left: The bride with her father. Guests dine on steak with roasted fingerling potatoes.

The five-tiered French vanilla bean wedding cake features dark chocolate mousse filling with dark chocolate crunches. Guests take a break from the dance party. The groom toasts the bride before cutting the cake. Opposite: Halle puts the finishing touches on her weddingday look: a custom, intricately embellished ELIE SAAB gown on which she personally collaborated with the designer in his Paris atelier.

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“Everyone was like, ‘You’re doing black tie in the desert?’” she reports, echoing her guests’ incredulity. “I’m a fancy person—I was not going to have a boho-chic wedding,” she adds.

Halle’s custom Elie Saab dress was designed with Saab over meetings during Paris Fashion Week; beaded with small pearls and sequins and embellished with lace appliqués, the gown fit the reception’s outdoor enchanted-garden theme, brought to life with a lush trellis adorned with curly willow, hanging green amaranth

and Louisiana smilax (a vine flown in from Louisiana especially for the occasion) from Mark’s Garden.

Both electronic dance music fans, Halle and Oliver enlisted friends DJ Zen Freeman and Australian musicians Nervo to play the reception: “My dad was like, ‘Wow, so this is what a rave is like!’” recalls Oliver with a laugh. Halle adds, “We had music blaring until 4 a.m.—we never made it to the brunch the next day, but people said it was really nice!”

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ment was his bride’s entrance, which echoed the night they met. “I’ll never forget when I first saw her—there must have been a thousand people where we were and no one else mattered,” he recalls.

“That’s the way I felt when she was walking toward me.” • VENUE The Parker Palm Springs PLANNER Lisa Vorce Co FLORIST Mark’s Garden ENTERTAINMENT DJ Zen Freeman, Nervo RENTALS Town & Country Event Rentals VIDEOGRAPHER Artisan Production GOWN Custom Elie Saab SHOES Jimmy Choo SUIT Custom Dior STATIONERY Amber Moon Design

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THE DISTANCE New Yorkers ADAM COHEN-ASLATEI and JOSHUA GAYNOR wed in LOS ANGELES, where it all began PH OTO G RA P HY BY ARIA ISADORA WRIT T E N BY MELISSA MAGSAYSAY

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by DELICE BAKERY. Opposite: Grooms JOSHUA GAYNOR, in LANVIN, and ADAM COHEN-ASLATEI, in BURBERRY, under a chuppah covered with dendrobium orchids and lisianthus at a private country club in Los Angeles.

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Clockwise from left: Custom sandals emblazoned with the grooms’ portrait. The couple shares a dance.

Communal tables accented with white blooms and plush greenery.

“California was like the third spouse in our wedding,” jokes Joshua Gaynor, who married Adam Cohen-Aslatei on the brilliantly green grounds of a private country club in Los Angeles last July. Joshua is a New York City native and Adam grew up in Montreal (the pair now resides on Manhattan’s Upper East Side), but it was a chance meeting at a Beverly Hills charity event at Adam’s family home six years ago that brought them together.

“We ended up talking all day,” says Joshua, vice president of communications for Fendi. “I was supposed to stay in L.A. one more day and extended a week. We spent every day together.”

Nightly phone calls and plenty of air miles helped to sustain their long-distance relationship over the next three years until Adam relocated his job to New York (he now works as marketing director for Jun Group) and planned a surprise proposal on the beach in Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico. “He wouldn’t tell me anything,” says Joshua. “He was being weird and cagey, and he’s not like that at all.

He’s the nicest Canadian person you’ve ever met.” Adam then popped the question with a woven yellow-gold band from Bottega Veneta. “It was truly magical,” recalls Joshua.

The ceremony, performed by Rabbi David Wolpe, took place under a chuppah made from intertwining willow, olive and cherry blossom branches. Olive trees were placed throughout the dinner area and a crisp palette of white flowers and lush greens wound down the long communal tables.

“We wanted everything very fresh, very California,” says Joshua, who wore a navy

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blue Lanvin tux, while Adam wore Burberry in a similar shade.

Singer Frenchie Davis serenaded the couple with Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” for their first dance and returned after dinner for a Donna Summer medley that Joshua says “took the roof off.”

Guests gathered for a traditional cake cutting of the vanilla, chocolate and tiramisu confection, whose topper perfectly represented the couple: two grooms, one climbing up a tier of the cake and the other with his arm outstretched. “It’s so us,” says Joshua. “One is always helping the other.”• SPRING WEDDINGS 2017

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FLORIST Ines Garstecki of Flowermaid ENTERTAINMENT Frenchie Davis, DJ Michelle Pesce RENTALS Town & Country DESSERT Delice Bakery STATIONERY Ellen Weldon Design SUITS Lanvin, Burberry RINGS Bottega Veneta

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Clockwise from top left: The open-air reception.

Mothers of the grooms.

Guests Abrima Erwiah and Rosario Dawson.

Guests take the dance floor. The newlyweds.

Chocolate mousse confections. Joshua with his parents. The grooms with guests Perrey Reeves and Aaron Fox. Joshua and Adam’s niece, Layla Adler. Adam arm in arm with his mother and stepfather.

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1. DAMSEL X ADINA REYTER gold and white sapphire ring, $475, adinadesign.com.

2. ALISON LOU Hasbro Small Dice 14k gold diamond earrings, $1,265, net-a-porter.com.

3. DOLCE & GABBANA embellished Jewel sandals, $1,995, dolcegabbana.com.

4. OSCAR DE LA RENTA black embroidered satin Goa clutch with white embroidery, $1,690, net-a-porter.com.

5. LA PERLA Floral Vibes Bodysuit, $860, laperla.com.

6. VALENTINO Spring/Summer 2017.

7. RODARTE Spring/ Summer 2017.

8. BEAUTYCOUNTER Color Pinch Cream Blusher, $37, beautycounter.com.

9. JANESSA LEONÉ Annie Panama hat, $310, janessaleone.com.

10. GUCCI GG Marmont Camera shoulder bag, $980, net-a-porter.com.

11. YVONNE LÉON 18-karat gold diamond earrings, $2,305, net-a-porter .com. 12. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Roucouloucou Suede heels, $1,095, barneys .com. 13. ELIE SAAB Bridal Spring 2017.

14. RACHEL ZOE offthe-shoulder metallic silk-blend jacquard maxi dress, $525, net-aporter.com. 15. MARNI canvas-trimmed cottonblend wide-leg pants, $990, net-a-porter.com.

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• PRE-WEDDING PAMPERING The Mandarin Oriental’s twostory spa—the ultimate relaxation experience. No day here would be complete without a visit to the Tea Lounge on the 23rd floor. mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas.

• STAY The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas—you may never want to leave your comfy, residentialstyle guest room with a private terrace. cosmopolitanlasvegas .com. • REHEARSAL DINNER Bardot Brasserie at Aria—this handsome, sexy ’20s-inspired Parisian cafe features a bustling bar and modern take on authentic French cuisine cuisine. aria.com. • QUINTESSENTIAL VEGAS CEREMONY Graceland Wedding Chapel because Elvis and weddings seem to go hand in hand. gracelandchapel.com .com.

• RECEPTION VENUE Chairman’s Salon at Wynn Las Vegas is truly a gem. The decor is incredibly romantic—from a dramatic staircase to gorgeous chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows. wynnmeetings.com.

Resource GUIDE

BEAUTY AMOREPACIFIC amorepacific.com.

ASHTIN SALON—MICHELLE EVANS N.B., 949-721-8767; ashtinsalon.com.

BARE ESCENTUALS bareescentuals.com.

BEAUTYCOUNTER 888-988-9108; beautycounter.com.

BEAUTY PARK MEDICAL SPA—NURSE JAMIE S.M., 310-587-3502; beautyparkspa.com.

CALISTA SANDERSON W.H., 310-273-4100; andylecomptesalon.com.

CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ cledepeau-beaute.com.

CYNTHIA ROSE L.A., Maui, 808-281-4985; cynrose.com.

DIPTYQUE PARIS B.H., 310-385-5941, S.F., 415-402-0600; diptyqueparis.com.

ELEAZAR BALTAZAR B.H., 310-275-2808; jonathanandgeorge.com.

EMILY WETZEL L.A., emilywetzelart.com.

EVE LOM evelom.com.

EX NIHILO ex-nihilo-paris.com.

FACE PLACE W.H., 310-855-1150; faceplace.com.

THE GLAMOURIST S.F., 415-860-5872; theglamourist.com.

HOLIDAY SALON— MISHA NESSELROD C.M., 949-642-4040; holidaysalon.com.

JAMES PECIS bryantartists.com.

KEVYN AUCOIN kevynaucoin.com.

LA MER cremedelamer.com.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Canoga Park, 818-884-8446; makeupforever.com.

MELISSA HOFFMANN S.F., melissahoffmann.com.

MICHELLE MUNGCAL L.A., 626-524-2463; michellemuncal.com.

MILES MAGIC L.A., milesmagicla.com.

NARS W.H., 310-623-1730; narscosmetics.com.

POLISHED PERFECT BY TWILA TRUE C.M., 949-287-6563; polishedperfect.com.

RAMIREZ TRAN SALON—LUCAS CLOÜSER B.H., 310-724-8167, ramireztran.com.

ROBERT LOPEZ—CHRIS McMILLAN SALON B.H., 310-285-0088; chrismcmillanthesalon.com.

SISLEY PARIS sisley-paris.com.

SPA L’OCCITANE BY THE BAY

S.F., 415-364-3460; spabyloccitane.com; ritzcarlton.com.

STILA stilacosmetics.com.

TATA HARPER tataharperskincare.com.

TAVI DE LA ROSA Boston, 617-266-7707; bradleyanddiegel.com.

TRACY ANDERSON L.A., 310-207-5212; tracyanderson.com.

TWEEZERMAN tweezerman.com.

VALERIE BEVERLY HILLS B.H., 310-274-7348; valeriebeverlyhills.com.

YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTY yslbeautyus.com.

WI SPA L.A., 213-487-2700; wispausa.com.

CAKES + DESSERTS DEBBIE DOES CAKES debbie@debbiedoescakes.net.

DELICE BAKERY L.A., 310-289-6556; delicebakery.com.

THE FRY GIRL INC L.A., 213-590-1710; thefrygirlinc.com.

JOANIE & LEIGH’S CAKES Bel Air, 424-248-0097; joanieandleighscakes.com.

KATRINA ROZELLE DESSERTS & PASTRIES Alamo, 925-837-6337; katrinarozelle.com.

LADURÉE L.A., laduree.com.

SWEET LADY JANE L.A., 323-653-7145; sweetladyjane.com.

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

ALVINA VALENTA BY JESSICA WILLIAMS JLM Couture, W.H., 424-249-3909; jlmcouture.com.

ANTHROPOLOGIE & CO. Palo Alto, 650-566-1325; anthropologie.com.

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

BOTTEGA VENETA B.H., 310-858-6533; bottegaveneta.com.

BURBERRY B.H., 310-550-4500; burberry.com.

CAROLINA HERRERA B.H., 310-276-8900; carolinaherrera.com.

CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA B.H., 310-276-1111; charlotteolympia.com.

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN W.H., 310-247-9300; christianlouboutin.com.

CHRISTIAN SIRIANO christiansiriano.com.

DAVID’S BRIDAL 844-400-3222 davidsbridal.com.

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

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

EDIE PARKER edie-parker.com.

ELIZABETH AND JAMES L.A., 323-647-7111; elizabethandjames.us.

ELIE SAAB eliesaab.com.

FLEUR OF ENGLAND fleurofengland.com.

FLORAVERE floravere.com.

FRANCESCA MIRANDA francescamiranda.com.

GASOLINE GLAMOUR L.A., 818-875-4960; gasolineglamour.com.

GIVENCHY givenchy.com.

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

HAPPY ISLES L.A., 323-378-6315; thehappyisles.com.

HAPPY SOCKS Venice, 424-744-8256; happysocks.com.

HAYLEY PAIGE—JLM COUTURE jlmcouture.com.

INBAL DROR inbaldror.co.il.

INES DI SANTO inesdisanto.com.

J. CREW B.H., 310-260-9099; jcrew.com.

JANESSA LEONÉ janessaleone.com.

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

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CATERING THE DIRTY COOKIE Tustin, 949-324-1574; thedirtycookieoc.com.

LORRAINE LIM CATERING Ventura, 805-646-2200; lorrainelimcatering.com.

JILL’S PLACE S.B., 805-646-2200; jillsplacesb.com.

PAT’S RESTAURANT L.A., 310-205-8705; patsrestaurantandcatering.com.

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

WOLFGANG PUCK Bel Air, 310-909-1644; dorchestercollection.com; wolfgangpuck.com.

DESIGNERS + SALONS AGENT PROVOCATEUR B.H., 310-888-0050; agentprovocateur.com.

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JLM COUTURE FLAGSHIP SALON W.H., 424-249-3909; jlmcouture.com.

JOANNA AUGUST L.A., 213-622-0342; joannaaugust.com.

JOHN VARVATOS W.H., 310-859-2791; johnvarvatos.com.

KINSLEY JAMES COUTURE BRIDAL L.A., 323-337-4305; kinsleyjames.com.

LAUREL & WOLF W.H., 888-574-4636; laurelandwolf.com.

LA PERLA B.H., 310-860-0561; laperla.com.

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

LAZARO—JLM COUTURE W.H., 424-249-3909; jlmcouture.com.

LELA ROSE lelarose.com.

LFRANK Venice, 310-452-0771; lfrankjewelry.com.

MADE WITH LOVE BRIDAL madewithlovebridal.com.

MANOLO BLAHNIK L.A., 323-761-5255; barneys.com.

MARCHESA marchesa.com.

MARIA KOROVILAS mariakorovilas.com.

MARNI B.H., 310-275-4211; marni.com.

MARTHA MEDEIROS W.H., 323-746-5699; marthamedeiroslabel.com.

MEMO experiencememo.com.

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

MONIQUE LHUILLIER W.H., 323-655-1088; moniquelhuillier.com.

OLEG CASSINI Sacramento, 916-571-1082; davidsbridal.com/olegcassini.

OSCAR DE LA RENTA W.H., 323-653-0200; oscardelarenta.com.

PRADA B.H., 310-278-8661; prada.com.

RACHEL ZOE shoprachelzoe.com.

RALPH LAUREN B.H., 310-281-7200; ralphlauren.com.

RAQUEL ALLEGRA L.A., 323-433-4245; raquelallegra.com.

RODARTE rodarte.net.

ROGER VIVIER C.M., 714-435-0015; rogervivier.com.

RYAN ROCHE ryan-roche.com.

SAINT LAURENT

B.H., 310-271-4110; ysl.com.

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE B.H., 310-275-4211; saksfifthavenue.com.

SARAH SEVEN L.A., 323-592-3469; sarahseven.com.

SIDNEY GARBER sidneygarber.com.

SOLSTICE BRIDE Venice, 323-686-8171; solsticebride.com.

STYLED BY TC Tustin, 714-544-1922; styledbytc.com.

TODD REED toddreed.com.

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

TUCKER BLAIR Boston, 857-263-8295; tuckerblair.com.

TYLYNN NGUYEN tylynnnguyen.com.

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

VERA WANG BRIDE B.H., 310-602-0174; verawang.com.

VOW TO BE CHIC S.M., 844-932-7869; vowtobechic.com.

WHITE BY VERA WANG COLLECTION Exclusively at David’s Bridal, davidsbridal.com.

YVONNE LÉON yvonneleon.com.

ZIMMERMANN W.H., 323-746-5456; zimmermannwear.com.

synthesimusic.com.

USC MARCHING BAND L.A., 213-740-6317; uscband.usc.edu.

FLORISTS EMPTY VASE W.H., 310-278-1988; emptyvase.com.

FLORIE NUNES florienunes@att.net.

FLOWER GIRL LOS ANGELES L.A., 323-543-5513; flowergirllosangeles.com.

FLOWERMAID—INES GARSTECKI L.A., 310-305-8992; flowermaid.com.

HIGH CAMP SUPPLY S.F., 415-770-2360; highcampsupply.com.

MARK’S GARDEN L.A., 818-906-1718; marksgarden.com.

MILLE FIORI FLORAL DESIGNS L.A., 310-837-7800; themillefiori.com.

MINDY RICE DESIGN Los Olivos, 310-308-3755; mindyrice.com.

NATALIE BOWEN DESIGNS S.F., 415-948-6035; nataliebowendesigns.com.

NATIVE POPPY S.D., 619-535-0245; nativepoppy.com.

NISIE’S ENCHANTED FLORIST Los Alamitos, 562-596-7733; nisiesenchantedflorist.com.

POPPYSTONE Sonoma, 415-309-2550; poppystonedesigns.com.

PREMA STYLE Colorado, 434-466-6936; premastyle.com.

WATERLILY POND S.F., 415-377-4435; waterlilypond.com.

Resource Guide ENTERTAINMENT BOBBY YANG AND HIS UNRIVALED PLAYERS bobbyyang.com.

THE COLLECTIVE YOU PHOTO EXPERIENCE 604-839-5400; thecollectiveyou.com.

DJ MICHAEL OBER michaelobermusic.com.

DJ MICHELLE PESCE L.A., djpesce.com.

DJ NIKKI PENNIE L.A., nikkipennie.com.

DJ ZEN FREEMAN L.A., zenfreeman.com.

FRENCHIE DAVIS officialfrenchiedavis.com.

IMPULSE OF WEST COAST MUSIC B.H., 310-278-6848; westcoastmusic.com.

LEON BRIDGES leonbridges.com.

NERVO nervomusic.com.

SUBITO STRINGS L.A., 310-775-7969; subitostrings.com.

SUPERNOVA STRING QUARTET S.M., 310-822-7752; supernovaevents.com.

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HOTELS + LOCATIONS BARDOT BRASSERIE AT ARIA Las Vegas, 877-230-2742; aria.com.

BELTANE RANCH Sonoma Valley, 707-833-4233; beltaneranch.com.

THE VILLAS & SUITES AT BERNARDUS LODGE & SPA Carmel Valley, 831-658-3400; bernarduslodge.com.

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

B.R. COHN WINERY Glen Ellen, 800-330-4064; brcohn.com.

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS 800-835-8530; bvitourism.com.

THE CALIFORNIA CLUB L.A., 213-622-1391; californiaclub.org.

CASA MADRONA HOTEL & SPA Sausalito, 800-288-0502; casamadrona.com.

Resource GUIDE

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

CHATEAU DE GRACE Malibu, 310-678-6199; chateaudegrace.estate.

CITY CLUB LOS ANGELES L.A., 213-620-9662; clubcorp.com.

THE CITY CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO S.F., 415-362-2480; cityclubsf.com.

THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, 702-698-7000; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.

DA ADOLFO Positano, Italy, daadolfo.com.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL OF COLORADO Colorado Springs, 719-390-7035; fvs.edu.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LOS ANGELES AT BEVERLY HILLS L.A., 310-273-2222; fourseasons.com/losangeles.

FOUR SEASONS THE BILTMORE SANTA BARBARA S.B., 805-969-2261; fourseasons.com.

FRANCO’S BAR Positano, Italy, francosbar.com.

GRACELAND WEDDING CHAPEL Las Vegas, 702-382-0091; gracelandchapel.com.

FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR S.D., 800-257-7544; fairmont.com.

GRAND WAILEA Wailea, Maui, 808-875-1234; grandwailea.com.

HALL NAPA VALLEY Napa, 707-967-2626; hallwines.com.

HARVEST INN BY CHARLIE PALMER St. Helena, 707-963-9463; harvestinn.com.

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

HOTEL DEL CORONADO S.D., 619-522-8070; hoteldel.com/weddings LA FONTELINA Capri, Italy, fontelina-capri.com.

THE LANGHAM HUNTINGTON Pasadena, 626-568-3900; langhamhotels.com/pasadena THE PEARL S.F., 415-269-7171; thepearlsf.com.

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES LAX L.A., 310-645-2200; lq.com.

LE SIRENUSE Positano, Italy, sirenuse.it.

MANDARIN ORIENTAL LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, 702-590-8888; mandarinoriental.com.

MALIBU BEACH INN Malibu, 310-651-7777; malibubeachinn.com.

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

missioninn.com.

MONASTERO SANTA ROSA HOTEL & SPA Conca dei Marini, Italy, monasterosantarosa.com.

OJAI VALLEY INN & SPA Ojai, 855-969-2705; ojairesort.com.

THE PARAMOUR MANSION Silver Lake, 213-999-0920; theparamour.com.

THE PARKER PALM SPRINGS Palm Springs, 760-770-5000; parkerpalmsprings.com.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH S.F., 415-922-1010; svdpsf.org.

SANTA BARBARA POLO & RACQUET CLUB Carpinteria, 805-684-6683; sbpolo.com.

SAN YSIDRO RANCH S.B., 805-565-1700; sanysidroranch.com.

SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH S.M., 310-458-0030; shuttersonthebeach.com.

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

JEWELERS A & O JEWELRY—ANNA IDE aandojewelry.com.

ALISON LOU alisonlou.com.

AURATE NEW YORK N.Y., 888-616-2872; auratenewyork.com.

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

COADY CULHA JEWELRY coadyculha.com.

DAMSEL X ADINA REYTER adinadesign.com.

DANIEL GIBBINGS S.B., 877-565-1284; danielgibbings.com.

DARIA DE KONING dariadekoning.com.

DAUPHIN maisondauphin.com.

DAVID YURMAN B.H., 310-888-8618; davidyurman.com.

ESQUELETO L.A., 213-947-3508; shopesqueleto.com.

FABRIE JEWELERS Corcoran, 559-992-3213; fabriejewelers.com.

FOREVERMARK forevermark.com.

GABRIELA ARTIGAS L.A., 310-360-0796; gabrielaartigas.com.

GIACOMMELI S.M., giacomellijewelry.com.

GLEIM THE JEWELER Palo Alto, 650-325-3533; gleimjewelers.com.

GOLDBERRY S.F., 800-507-5505; goldberry.com.

HARRY WINSTON B.H., 310-271-8554;

harrywinston.com.

HOUSE OF ÊTRE N.B., 949-463-2606; houseofetre.us.

IRENE NEUWIRTH W.H., 323-285-2000; ireneneuwirth.com.

JANE TAYLOR janetaylor.com.

JB STAR jbstar.com.

JEAN DOUSSET W.H., 323-944-0855; jeandousset.com.

JEMMA WYNNE jemmawynne.com.

KENDRA SCOTT kendrascott.com.

LAUREN WOLF JEWELRY laurenwolfjewelry.com.

OMI PRIVÉ omiprive.com.

PEARL COLLECTIVE L.A., pearlcollective.com.

POLLY WALES L.A., 213-265-7064; pollywales.com.

SHREVE & CO. S.F., 415-421-2600; shreve.com.

SPINELLI KILCOLLIN spinellikilcollin.com.

SUZANNE KALAN suzannekalan.com.

SYDNEY EVAN sydneyevan.com.

TIFFANY & CO. B.H., 310-273-8880; tiffany.com.

TWILA TRUE N.B., 949-675-1701; twilatrue.com.

VHERNIER B.H., 310-273-2444; vhernier.it.

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PHOTOGRAPHERS AMY AND STUART PHOTOGRAPHY 310-993-6173; amyandstuart.com.

ARIA ISADORA N.Y., bfaweddings.com.

BENJAMIN PATCH Utah, benjaminpatch13@gmail.com.

BRAEDON PHOTOGRAPHY braedonphotography.com.

ELIZABETH MESSINA S.B., elizabethmessina.com.

GAEA WOODS L.A., 213-399-9507; gaeawoods.com.

GARY ASHLEY PHOTOGRAPHY NorCal, garyashleyphoto.com.

JOE BUISSINK B.H., 424-228-2010; joebuissink.com LAUREN AND ABBY ROSS Laurenandabby.com.

MAUI MAKA PHOTOGRAPHY Maui, HI, 808-344-7670; mauimakaphotography.com.

OUR LABOR OF LOVE 323-379-9324; ourlaboroflove.com.

SASHA GULISH Larkspur, 415-891-8847; sashagulish.com.

Resource GUIDE

YVETTE ROMAN L.A., 310-529-7356; yrphoto.com.

PLANNERS BROOKE KEEGAN SPECIAL EVENTS N.B., 949-302-6300; brookekeegan.com.

DAWN G. HUME Las Vegas, socialgalevents.com.

HARLIN & SPARROW Sonoma, 415-999-5419; harlinsparrow.com.

LISA VORCE CO Santa Ana, 714-544-0900; lisavorce.com.

ICONIC EVENT STUDIOS— MICHAEL GAPINSKI L.A., 323-848-2211; iconiceventstudios.com.

MINDY WEISS PARTY CONSULTANTS B.H., 310-205-6000; mindyweiss.com.

OREN COVE L.A., 323-969-8656; N.Y., 917-601-3630; orencove.com.

SANTA BARBARA POLO & RACQUET CLUB Carpinteria, 805-684-6683; sbpolo.com.

REGISTRY BADALA badala.org.

CASPER Venice, 888-498-0003; casper.com.

CHRISTOFLE B.H., 310-858-8058; christofle.com.

THE GOOD BEGINNING— BETH HELMSTETTER thegoodbeginning.com.

GUMPS S.F., 415-982-1616; gumps.com.

KELLY WEARSTLER W.H., 323-895-7880; kellywearstler.com.

LOCAL + LEJOS localandlejos.com.

NEST CASA 305-640-5922; nestcasa.com.

PARACHUTE Venice, 310-314-0119; parachutehome.com.

POTTERY BARN B.H., 310-860-9506; potterybarn.com.

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

ZOLA 408-657-9652; zola.com.

RENTALS B.O.W. SoCal, thebeardedbowtie.com.

BRIGHT EVENT RENTALS S.F., 415-570-0470; brightrentals.com.

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

CLASSIC PARTY RENTALS L.A., 310-202-0011; classicpartyrentals.com.

DAYLIGHT EVENT LIGHTING 310-678-8227; daylightevents.com.

DISH WISH Manhattan Beach, 424-225-2959; dishwishevents.com.

ENCORE EVENTS RENTALS Healdsburg, 707-431-3500; encoreeventsrentals.com.

FOUND VINTAGE RENTALS Fullerton, 714-888-5811; foundrentals.com.

GLASSYBABY S.F., 415-423-3694; glassybaby.com.

GLASTONBURY, INC. Monterey, 831-583-0880; glastonburyinc.com.

THE HOSTESS HAVEN hostesshaven.com.

LA TAVOLA FINE LINEN B.H., 310-286-1333, S.F., 415-440-3333; latavolalinen.com.

LIGHTENUP INC. L.A., 310-670-8515; lightenupinc.com.

THE LITTLE MARKET 800-404-3300; thelittlemarket.com.

SHELTER CO. S.F., 415-967-3630; shelter-co.com.

REVELRY EVENT DESIGNERS L.A., 323-263-1657; revelryeventdesigners.com.

THE TENT MERCHANT S.B., 805-963-6064; thetentmerchant.com.

TOWN & COUNTRY EVENT RENTALS L.A., 818-908-4211; tacer.biz.

UNDER THE CANOPY underthecanopy.com.

N.Y., 212-925-4483; weldondesign.com.

JONATHAN WRIGHT AND COMPANY L.A., 323-931-1710; jonathanwright.com.

THE LOVELIEST Dallas, 214-484-7376; theloveliestcompany.com.

MINTED S.F., 415-757-6397; minted.com.

MRS. JOHN L. STRONG mrsstrong.com.

THE PAPER PLACE 480-941-2858; thepaperplaceaz.com.

REAL CARD STUDIO 206-320-7714; realcardstudio.com.

SENIMAN CALLIGRAPHY Marina del Rey, senimancalligraphy.com.

VERA WANG PAPERS verawangpapers.com.

VIDEOGRAPHERS ARTISAN PRODUCTION SoCal, 714-200-8233; artisanproduction.com.

ELYSIUM PRODUCTIONS L.A., elysiumproductions.com.

ERIC HIRES—THE WEDDING ARTISTS COLLECTIVE L.A., theweddingac.com.

VIDICAM PRODUCTIONS B.H., 310-205-6006; vidicamproductions.com.

Resource Guide

STATIONERY A FABULOUS FETE afabulousfete.com.

ALBERTINE PRESS 617-666-7395; albertinepress.com.

AMBER MOON DESIGN ambermoon-design.com.

ELLEN WELDON DESIGN

SPECIALTY CAPSULE L.A., 855-367-8656; capsulehome.com.

CYNTHIA COOK BRIDES SoCal, cynthiacookbrides.com.

HILL HOUSE HOME hillhousehome.com.

HORNBLOWER CRUISES & EVENTS hornblowerweddings.com.

INDIE JAMS indiejamsla.com.

INNER GARDENS Culver City, 310-838-8378; innergardens.com.

JARDESCA jardesca.com.

ROGER’S GARDENS Corona del Mar, 949-640-5800; rogersgardens.com.

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

STEVE SILVER ssilver.com.

TOGETHER together.guide.

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Lydia Hearst & Chris Hardwick When model and actor Lydia Hearst and comedian Chris Hardwick first began their courtship, they bonded over a love of all things sci-fi and country music. So it was only fitting that their wedding day incorporate robots and zombies and a dose of Southern charm. “We’re nerds, and proud of it,” says Lydia, who married Chris at the Langham Huntington hotel in Pasadena in front of 750 cowboy boot-clad guests including James Corden, Paul Feig, Olivia Munn, Michael Sheen, Sarah Silverman and—yes—Star Wars androids. “R5-D4 is Chris’ favorite droid, so of course he had to be invited! He was also the ring bearer!” Close friend Christian Siriano custom designed the bride’s “dream dress,” while the groom donned a custom Prada suit. The Rev. Edward Dumke and actor Jaime King officiated the ceremony, followed by a Mindy Weiss-organized reception with zombie servers, hundreds of red roses from Mark’s Garden, and an elaborate Doctor Who-themed confection by Joanie & Leigh’s Cakes. Country star Clay Walker sang “I’d Love to Be Your Last” for the couple’s first dance while DJ Nikki Pennie provided the party’s soundtrack. “We danced the night away,” says Lydia. “Every moment was more perfect than the last.” • SPRING WEDDINGS 2017

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WRITTEN BY LINDZI SCHARF. LARA PORZAK

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