We’ve taken this season’s styles for the aisle to a venue that’ll make you want to kick up your feet and stay awhile. Much like The Guild Hotel itself—downtown San Diego’s former Army-Navy YMCA building—traditional gowns and suits are being made over into designs that scream five-star luxury.
Photography by Great Woodland Photography
On Him: Green notch lapel suit, with gingham plaid long tie and white matte pocket square, Friar Tux; meteorite and cobalt chrome men’s band, Allison Neumann Fine Jewelers
On Her: Dreams by Lihi Hod “Louise” gown, The Dress Theory; (left hand) 14-karat gold Madeira citrine and diamond ring, (right hand) 14-karat gold stackable lab-created diamond crown ring, 14-karat gold vintage pear-shaped diamond drop earrings, Allison Neumann Fine Jewelers; bouquet, Tre Fiori Floral Studio
On Her: Floral Bridal “Anouck” gown, The Dress Theory; “1106” cathedral drop wedding veil, Veiled Beauty; 14-karat gold white Ethiopian opal and diamond ring, Allison Neumann Fine Jewelers
On Him: Midnight Blue light-blue notch lapel suit, with navy velvet bow tie and navy pocket square, Friar Tux; 14-karat gold beveled-edge milgrain men’s band, Allison Neumann Fine Jewelers; boutonniere, Tre Fiori Floral Studio
On Her: Fiore Couture “Diamond” gown, Archive Bridal; 18-karat gold diamond chandelier earrings, Allison Neumann Fine Jewelers
On Her: Watters “Laraline” gown, with Sara Gabriel “Luna” tiara, Archive Bridal; (left hand) 14-karat gold sky-blue topaz and diamond ring, Allison Neumann Fine Jewelers; bouquet, Tre Fiori Floral Studio
On Her: Nicole Spose “ROA2014” gown, Archive Bridal; Twigs & Honey hair pins, The Dress Theory; (left hand) 18-karat gold deep yellow diamond halo ring, 14-karat gold vintage pear-shaped diamond drop earrings, Allison Neumann Fine Jewelers; bouquet, Tre Fiori Floral Studio
On Her: Floral Bridal “Sandra” gown, The Dress Theory; “1721” crystal opal lace drop veil, Veiled Beauty; 14-karat gold diamond chain earrings, Allison Neumann Fine Jewelers; bouquet and installation, Green Fresh Florals + Plants
On Her: Rime Arodaky “Freddie” gown, with A.B. Ellie earrings, The Dress Theory; 14-karat gold bypass diamond leaf ring, Allison Neumann Fine Jewelers
On Him: Gold velvet tuxedo coat, with tan pants, burgundy velvet bow tie and white floral pocket square, Friar Tux; boutonniere, Tre Fiori Floral Studio
On Her: Pronovias “Lux” gown, The Dress Theory; 18-karat gold oval four-carat diamond ring, 14-karat gold lab-created sapphire and diamond earrings, Allison Neumann Fine Jewelers; bouquet, Tre Fiori Floral Studio
On Her (left): Monique Lhuillier “20119” gown, The Dress Theory; “1604” bridal crystal headpiece, Veiled Beauty
On Her (right): Alexandra Grecco “Leo” gown, The Dress Theory
On Her: Rue de Seine “Arizona” gown, with A.B. Ellie earrings, The Dress Theory
On Her: Watters “Sirena” gown, Archive Bridal; “3D Flower Juliet” cap veil, Veiled Beauty; (left hand) 14-karat gold sky-blue topaz and diamond ring, (right hand) 14-karat gold stackable lab-created diamond crown ring, 14-karat gold diamond chain earrings, Allison Neumann Fine Jewelers
On Him: Midnight Blue navy shawl lapel tuxedo, with black double-breasted scoop vest, and black with white dot bow tie and matching pocket square, Friar Tux; boutonniere, Tre Fiori Floral Studio
On Her: Alexandra Grecco “Leo” gown, The Dress Theory; 18-karat gold diamond baguette band, 14-karat gold lab-created sapphire and diamond earrings, Allison Neumann Fine Jewelers
The Talented Team
Coordination: I Do… Weddings
Creative Direction: Hannah Rhodes Bybee
Hair & Makeup: SoCal Hair & Makeup
Models: Dylan Barbour, Hailey Brockway for No Ties Management, Jacqueline De Freitas, Katie Zychowicz
Venue: The Guild Hotel