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A Weekend-Long Wedding Party at the Cree Estate in Palm Springs

Friday, September 11, 2020

Welcome to the wedding that almost brought Hollywood to a standstill. At least, that’s what Julia and Roger like to joke. “We had the wedding that almost shut down Hollywood, because so many people from the film industry took the weekend off …

These High School Sweethearts (And Parents!) Brought the Party to Palm Springs

Monday, July 6, 2020

Whoever has questioned whether parents can party has never met Nicole and Jimmy. These high school sweethearts, with a three-year-old and 15 years together already behind them, decided to say “I do” in front of 162 of their closest family and friends …

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 …

Lisa Whelchel Crashed this Palm Springs Wedding

Monday, October 21, 2019

By Carly Shihadeh From an unexpected special guest to a brunch turned 80th birthday party, Kevin and Rich’s wedding had no shortage of surprises. But their decision to get married in Palm Springs should come as no shocker. Kevin popped the question …

Matt & Saundra’s Vintage Hawaiian Palm Springs Wedding

Monday, June 3, 2019

Right after she said “yes,” Matt and Saundra heard the usual wedding planning warnings right and left, like “The day goes by so fast; it’s done in an instant!” Which is why Saundra answered her gut suspicion—Why not make this last all …

Grooms, Our June/July Cover is Just for You

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Boy, oh boy! Aly and Jason’s Palm Springs nuptials were packed with details even the most dapper grooms can’t ignore—lush centerpieces, radiantly patterned Mr. Turk suits, and an unforgettable kickoff to their reception (drag queens!). We were so moved we had to …

George and Margaret’s Glam Palm Springs Wedding

Friday, April 19, 2019

By Erica Nichols When George and Margaret’s wedding guest list was inching into Big Fat Greek Wedding territory—ahem, upward of 1,000 people—the couple knew they had to ditch their original plan of marrying in their home state of Oregon and go for …

Claire and Eric’s Old Hollywood Palm Springs Wedding

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

By Erica Nichols Not everyone believes in fate. Then again, not everyone knows Claire and Eric’s story. While it was an app that brought them together for their first date, the couple actually crossed paths at a wedding for two of their …

Brett & Brian’s Chic Palm Springs Wedding

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Electronic music brought Brett and Brian together, by way of their favorite DJ spinning at a pool party in San Francisco. A year of concerts, music festivals, and adventure later, Brian popped the question in the City by the Bay, and Brett …

Bethany and Justin’s Palm Springs Destination Wedding

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

As the apple of Justin’s eye, Bethany had a hunch he would propose during an annual fall apple picking weekend. “The weekend was coming to a close and we were making our last stop at Quechee Gorge in Vermont,” Bethany recalls. “As …

A Desert Debut: The June/July Exquisite Weddings Cover Revealed!

Friday, May 25, 2018

As summer draws near and wedding season jumps into high gear, we’re elated to reveal our June/July cover, captured where, ironically, a change in season is something couples never have to fear: Palm Springs. Pulled from the pages of our “Desert Haute” …