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Real Wedding: Los Angeles, California

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... Read more »

Madame Butterfly: Reception Decor

Transforming a space, whether a grand ballroom at an ultraluxe resort or a rustic barn in Wine Country, is one of the more exciting challenges of a wedding. Since the butterfly is the very symbol... Read more »

Wedding Theme Candy Shop Cakes

Carmen Emerson-Bass designed this simply pretty, two-tiered cake, a perfect blend of modern meets classic. Pristine white fondant encases each square tier for a contemporary effect, topped with... Read more »

One Winter Evening: An Estate Wedding in Orange County

“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... Read more »

A Royal Union: An International Wedding on Oahu

Four generations of Leigh Sakoda’s family have grown up in Hawaii, so it seemed only natural that the cosmopolitan bride would choose to have a hometown affair at the ... Read more »

A Wedding at the Hawaii State Art Museum on Oahu

Michele Kitagawa and Michael Mullen, Jr. planned their hometown affair with the breathtaking natural beauty of Hawaii in mind. They both wanted to be married outdoors, and a lengthy guest list... Read more »