Delicate peach and blush florals were the perfect complement to the misty morning that welcomed Rachel Moore and Josh Shankle on March 3, 2012, at the exquisite Clark Estate in Ojai, California. As the bride and groom enjoyed a relaxing morning with their bridesmaids and groomsmen, clouds... Read more »
Very few girls are fortunate enough to have their wedding gown selected and fitted by the designer himself. Solera Smith owes a debt of gratitude to her girlfriend Jane, who took the liberty of arranging a day of appointments at bridal salons around San Francisco. They had been shopping in the... Read more »
We featured the Big Sur wedding of Emily Jacobs to Michael Goard in this issue of ... Read more »
There are a handful of wedding sites in California that remain untouched by time and progress. Saddlerock Ranch, a 1,000-acre idyll nestled deep in the rugged Santa Monica Mountains of Malibu, is one of these rare places. The open range is scattered with dozens of horses and... Read more »
Planning their wedding together, Natalie and Michael knew instinctively that the peaceful setting at Beaulieu Garden in Napa Valley would be ideal for a family gathering. The bride, who admits to a fondness for things that are “simple, yet elegant” recounts the personal significance of Wine... Read more »
Those close to Maida Stupski and Josh Brankman have come to expect the unexpected from the design-savvy couple, who succeeded in holding a decidedly modern wedding celebration set amidst the rustic charm of California’s wine country. The pair chose... Read more »
Few modern brides can evoke a sense of grace and polished elegance that hints at a past era. For Dani Wassel, she was destined to go classically retro on her wedding day at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. "My personal aesthetic has always had a vintage feel to it, in terms of my... Read more »
“My husband loves everything about nature,” says Kendra Strandemo. “We knew we’d be married outdoors, but neither of us imagined such an incredible setting.” Surrounded by their family and closest friends, the couple exchanged vows beneath centuries-old sycamore and oak trees at Rancho Las Lomas... Read more »
The California sun shone brilliantly on that July afternoon for Kirk Anderson and Lindsey Johnston's wedding day. Nearly two hundred guests entered the grand mahogany doors of St. Francis of Assisi Chapel in Riverside, California to witness the union of Kirk and Lindsey. The ornate chapel is... Read more »
Courtney Keating and Gary Christenson's wedding festivities began on a sun-filled autumn afternoon, as guests made their way to the bluff overlooking Dana Point Harbor. The couple created a wedding altar that blended seamlessly with nature using a vibrant color palette of red, orange and yellow... Read more »
A warm California breeze filled the air with the sweet fragrance of roses. Surrounded by their families and closest friends, Jennifer Lowe and Brett Grube recited their vows in the gardens of Rose Story Farm in Carpinteria. According to the bride, it was a perfect setting. “From the first moment... Read more »
Mercy Ann Gonzales Patio fell in love all over again in the process of planning the myriad details of her wedding to John Pacubas at the Old Federal Reserve Building in San Francisco . She relates, “You learn a lot about yourself and your partner through all the planning. He is really patient.... Read more »
Molly Bellero and Drew Fischer selected St. Vincent’s Chapel in Marin County, Molly’s hometown, to become man and wife. The bride had spent summers playing sports at the historic California landmark, built in 1855. The couple was taken with the spectacular canopy of eucalyptus trees that lined... Read more »
Guests traversed the scenic vineyard roads winding through the hills above California's Napa Valley to be with Shannon Galbreath and Robert Converse on their wedding day. Family and friends from Hong Kong, New York, Denver, and Texas were thrilled to be in such a magnificent setting for the... Read more »
A brilliant blue sky and incredible ocean views set the stage for the wedding of Jennifer and Bill. Three hundred guests, including legendary actress Esther Williams, were seated in white chairs on the expansive lawn, the fragrance of thousands of pink and ivory roses filling the air. Jennifer... Read more »
