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An Industrial-Chic Bohemian Wedding at Liberty Station

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Andrew and Melissa’s boho-meets-industrial destination wedding was magical in its own right. But mix in the fact that they’re both US National Ice Hockey players, and we’ve slap shot this love story to the next level. The two met six years ago …

Condor’s Nest Ranch Was the Perfect Place for This Bohemian Wedding

Friday, October 2, 2020

Amanda and Derek might’ve patented the term “kindergarten sweethearts.” Amanda was four and Derek five when they met playing sports as kids. Even when Amanda’s family moved to Houston, hers and Derek’s remained close, visiting each other every summer—and Amanda and Derek …

This Wedding was Brimming with High School Spirit—And 10 Wedding Cakes!

Monday, August 3, 2020

They say let them eat cake. And that’s exactly what these high school sweethearts delivered for guests on their wedding day: 10 cakes—one for every year they’d dated. But the bride had been piecing together her big day at Rancho Las Lomas …

A Picture-Perfect Rustic Wedding in Temecula

Monday, July 20, 2020

On a day Katie thought would be like any other, Jacob surprised her with a ring—a ring he designed himself using a diamond belonging to his mother. “On the day of the proposal, Jacob had a work event at UC San Diego …

A Garth Brooks Concert Led to This Ethereal Garden-Themed Wedding

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Garth Brooks might have friends in low places but, it turns out, he also has soulmates in the 10th row of his concerts. At least, that’s how Kaylie and Tyler see it, as they first locked eyes at one of the country …

Citrus, Bikes, and Other Upbeat Accents Defined This Palm Springs Wedding

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

God save the queen, because jolly old England is where Ali and Conrad fell in love. She’s from California and he’s from Germany, but London was calling these two to move there for work so they could meet through a mutual friend. …

Bride with her bridesmaids, who are in dresses of varying shades of pink

It Doesn’t Get More Pretty in Pink Than This Palm Springs Hotel Wedding

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Ashley and Evan hold some bragging rights not many married couples do: They’re high school sweethearts. “I can now openly say I’ve been obsessed with him since we were 15 and 17, both with braces and questionable haircuts,” Ashley jests. After 15 …

Hamilton Tributes and Wes Anderson Inspired This Wedding at the San Diego Botanic Garden

Friday, November 8, 2019

“Imagine that Wes Anderson made a movie about California, and we’re the main characters.” That was Jake and Katherine’s marching order for their vendors to create their best day ever. “It at least helped us narrow down our cheerful California color palette …

A French-Themed Wedding at the Westgate Hotel

Monday, October 14, 2019

By Carly Shihadeh Tossing rice at the end of a marriage ceremony is said to be a sign of good fortune. So, it’s fitting that Norman proposed to Kristine at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan. After all, it’s the shrine for …

Kyana and Ross’s Simply Elegant Temecula Wedding

Monday, September 16, 2019

Considering her last name, there was only one venue Kyana and Ross had their hearts set on for their wedding date: Fazeli Cellars. “It helped that we happened to know the owners as ‘Mom and Dad,’” Kyana jests, and recounts that Ross …

Carl and Tania’s Colorful Garden Simi Valley Wedding

Monday, September 9, 2019

It’s said that punctuality is the soul of business—Carl and Tania learned that much in business school, where they met. But what wasn’t on the syllabus? Southern California traffic, like the jam that threw a wrench into Carl’s proposal timeline. When they …

Austen and Dominic’s Modern San Marcos Wedding

Monday, August 19, 2019

Turns out Cupid still has a few arrows in his quiver, and in Austen and Dominic’s case, he proved he’s still a sharp shooter. The couple met on OkCupid and planned their first date on Dominic’s birthday. Three years and a deployment …