Departments

Elements: Spring Bouquets

Use these colorful blooms to create bewitching beauty in your spring bouquet.

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Elements: Picking the Right Officiant

Finding an officiant for your wedding demands more research and reflection than people sometimes give it.

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Elements: One Stop Bridal Shop

When Jamie Walton started planning her June 24, 2006, wedding to Kam Walton, she knew exactly where to start: The Bridal Bar.

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Elements:  Symphony of Showers

A bridal shower doesn’t have to just be fun and games at the bride’s house. With so many exciting venues in San Diego and beyond, it’s easy to have an unforgettable shower.

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Elements: Varied New Venues

From the many diverse locations to hold your ceremony and reception, San Diego’s newest venues will impress even your most discriminating guest.

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Elements:  Unconventional Wedding Registries

You can only have so many pots and pans, which is why many couples seek alternatives to traditional wedding registries.

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Elements: Healthy Getaways

Sometimes a day at the spa just isn’t enough—especially when every waking moment is spent perfecting the details of the biggest day of your life.

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Elements: Put Some Spring in Your Step

Slip into these wedding shoes to shine from head to foot

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Elements: Charming Chocolates

Enchant your guests with these choice confections—for favors or an after-dinner nibble.

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Ever After: A Lifetime of Love

Ken and Jean Charles celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary.

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Showcase: Etiquette Lady

This modern-day Miss Manners advises organizations and individuals on how to develop and improve their social and etiquette skills.

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Editor's Letter: Creative Director's Letter

You’re holding in your hands the second issue of Exquisite Weddings by San Diego Magazine.

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Publisher's Letter

Welcome to Exquisite Weddings’ spring/summer edition.

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	Breaking Down the Studio Walls You’ve said yes. Now it’s time to start planning, right? Well, why not celebrate and have a little fun before the nitty-gritty preparation starts? By Patric Petrie
	Turn Your White Wedding Green By incorporating some environmentally conscious elements into your wedding, you are doing what you can to help the environment. By Heather Holliday
	Celebration of Culture Couples embrace their personal heritage and add cultural flair to their event. By Mary Harvey
	Turning the Tables La Costa Resort and Spa sets the stage for an eclectic mix of romantic tablescapes. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER DERY
	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.

	Tradition Meets Offbeat Lindsay Sullivan & Justina Estrada When Lindsay Sullivan began working on a project, she had no idea it would inspire her to propose to girlfriend Justina Estrada.
	Boisterous Elegance Nicole Knox & Dave Rickards When Dave Rickards and his fiancée, Nicole Knox, planned their wedding, they had a clear plan in mind.
	Four Day Extravaganza Debra Caris & Jason Zinn They wanted to savor each moment of their wedding celebration—so they stretched it into a four-day wedding experience.
	A Chic Celebration Jamie Lynn Sigler & Jake J. Lescatello They were just friends during their Cape Cod high school days, but they found love one summer during college.