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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 …

Mike & Savannah’s Detailed US Grant Wedding

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Mike and Savannah’s big day was a testament that the little things do, in fact, add up—often in the most beautiful ways. “Our wedding theme was ‘all about the details,’” Savannah says. The couple designed a custom monogram to imprint their postage, …

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Calvin and Rosy’s Modern Rustic Wedding

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Calvin and Rosy met while working the same nursing shift in a critical care unit. After a healthy dose of dating, Calvin coordinated a very San Diego proposal during a sunset hike at Torrey Pines—also the location of their first date. The …

Nicole and Sarah’s Whimsical San Diego Wedding

Friday, May 4, 2018

Nicole and Sarah had friends rooting for them to say “I do” even before the two said “Hello.” After several missed opportunities to meet, they finally locked eyes one summer during a lake house party. Soon after, they had their first date …

Holly and Robert’s Seaside Santa Monica Wedding

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Holly and Robert are literally a match made in matrimony. Paired to walk down the aisle together as bridesmaid and groomsman for their best friends’ wedding, the duo was from there destined to take the stroll together once more … as husband …

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Tonie and David’s Los Angeles Urban Real Wedding

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Today’s #ExquisiteRealWedding couple Tonie and David wanted to create a personal and intimate Los Angeles urban wedding experience for their guests from all over the world. They used purposeful yet subtle aspects of their cultures through catering choices, specialty cocktails, a variety of …

Meaghan and Shane’s Gorgeous Rancho Palos Verdes Real Wedding

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Today, we’re showing off a gorgeous Rancho Palos Verdes Real Wedding. Meaghan and Shane said their “I Dos” at the stunning Wayfarers Chapel and then swept their guests away to an intimate reception at the La Venta Inn. We love a good destination wedding, and this #ExquisiteRealWedding …

Real Wedding: Holly & Brian

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Their lasting romance was sparked in college when Brian caught Holly’s eye in a funny way: with a headstand! Now, 10 years later, this joyful pair held their nuptials on a cloudless day in September.

Real Wedding: Jeannie & Chris

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Dramatic ruins are hard to come by in Southern California, which makes The Great Stone Church at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, destroyed in an earthquake in the 1800’s, a photographer’s dream backdrop. “We love the juxtaposition between the massive relic and …

Expert Advice: How to Get What You Want (or Just Get Over It!)

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Every bride is bound to hit a few bumps while planning a wedding. With just five months to plan mine, here’s how I prioritized and maneuvered. By Erin Meanley Glenny 1. What I wanted: This Dress from Prenovias. The Problem: I did …

Real Wedding: Alli Jo & Andy

Thursday, October 1, 2015

When Alli Jo Ricks, 31, hosted a birthday party in her Golden Hill home, she met party crasher Andy Houck, 29. A couple weeks later, she crashed a party at Stone Brewery, where the two sat next to each other. After chatting …

Mexico Real Wedding: Sabrina & Eddie

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Eduardo “Eddie” Lopez, an engineer, first spotted registered nurse Sabrina Jackson sitting alone in a church in Redlands, and was captivated. Although she was taken at the time, Eddie prayed for a woman like the stranger he saw. Later, a mutual friend …