Departments

Encore Wedding: Freda Vaughan and Louis Riceberg

Freda Vaughan and Louis Riceberg had little time to plan their wedding...

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Encore Wedding: Lyndy Roda and Edward Carreiro

When Lyndy Roda and Edward Carreiro started planning their April 24 wedding, their principal wish was to keep it small.

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Elements: Shoes that Sparkle

Luxury silver sandal with Swarovski crystals and ankle strap, Manolo Blahnik crystal buckle pump and many more.

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Elements: Escapes

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Elements: Venues

Finding the right place for your engagement party, rehearsal dinner or reception is a bit like finding your soul mate.

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Elements: Tea for Two

Today tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, coming in just behind water.

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Elements: Sweet Succulents

For fall, succulents provide unexpected shapes and textures for sophisticated whimsy.

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Elements: Purses that Please

Feathered Champagne Toast purse, silk organza envelope purse with silver leaf embroidery and many more.

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Elements: Interview with David Tutera

An inside peek at an A-list party: ideas and inspiration from celebrity party planner.

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Elements: Beauty and the Spa

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Elements: Bold Gold

Fall is the season of gold—from leaves to jewelry. Be dramatic, romantic and beautiful with these perfect pieces of wearable art.

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Ever After: Match Made in Heaven

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Showcase: Allyson Simon

For nearly a decade, Allyson Simon has provided exquisite taste, impeccable style and classic bridal dress designs.

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Editor's Letter

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Publisher's Letter

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	Pressing Matters Give your invitations artistic elegance with letterpress printing. By Christina Orlovsky
	Show-Stopping Rehearsals Fabulous dinners help you start the celebrating in style. By Carol Cujec
	Association of Bridal Consultants Choosing an ABC San Diego member to facilitate all aspects of your weddings is the most important decision you need to make.
	Commitment Ceremonies The need to love and be loved is an equal opportunity personality trait, and the longing for “happily ever after” knows no bounds. By Liz Morrison
	Works of Art The perfect cake gives your celebration a delicious finishing touch By Christine Orlovsky
	Setting the Scene At The Lodge at Torrey Pines, the stage is set for romance with these fabulous tabletops
	Let There Be Light Tips on illuminating your reception By Carol Cujec
	Rewriting the Rule Book By Heather Holliday

	Solid as a Rock Founder of the Rock Church and his wife renew their vows after 25 years of marriage
	Love at First Bite Jane Smothers & David Biel, Napa, California, September 12, 2009
	East Meets West Palka Patel & Hrishi Iyengar , San Diego, California, October 24, 2009
	A Dream Come True Lauren Sprengelmeyer & Byram Frost, Pauma Valley, California, April 25, 2009
	Best of the Bunch Annie Davis & Curtis Clave: Del Mar, California, August 7, 2009