If I had only one word to describe Sam and Heather’s Stonepine Estate elopement in Big Sur, it would be: Quiet. Everything about the day was so tranquil and as I recount the events, I struggle to recall any sound. Chateau Noel, a manor-style estate, stood stoic and silent nestled among Italian Stone Pine and Olive trees as I… + Read More
Dianne and Ryan’s Parker Palm Springs wedding was fully of style, fun and love. I have to say, from the moment we arrived at the Parker Palm Springs, we were flooded with inspiration. As you began our descent into the Coachella valley from highway 74, you slowly start to acclimate to the different world that is Palm Springs.… + Read More
Sonya is part of a fairly large UCLA wedding crew that we’ve been fortunate enough to meet most of, and it all started with one-half of our favorite couples of all time Adri and Ro. Sonya’s family is based in the San Francisco South Bay Area so the couple journeyed back from their home in… + Read More
When Gobind delivered the best-man speech at his brother’s wedding in 2015, we were moved; both to tears and laughter. For a speech to break us from our intense focus, it has to be an absolute classic. And at that moment we hoped that when him and Nikki’s big day came, we would again be… + Read More
Soo and Seong’s St. Regis Monarch Beach wedding came on a gorgeous sunny day after a week of rain. Close call! Their wedding was wonderfully coordinated by Ruth Wang from Behind the Scene with flowers were done by one of our favorite florists – The Treasured Petal. One of the most enjoyable cultural aspects of a Korean wedding day… + Read More
Nic and Martyn live in Santa Monica and chose to have an intimate Los Angeles affair. They planned a simple yet elegant Culver Hotel wedding with the emphasis on celebrating their love in a relaxed atmosphere amongst a close group of family and friends – many of whom had travelled from Australia for the wedding. They… + Read More
Sara and Doug had a Banyan Tree Mayakoba wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico. They met through their love of theater, once owning a production company together. Sara still produces theater (Rock of Ages, Dangerous Beauty) and Doug works for Doctors with out Borders. Their wedding, an homage to their love of the theater arts – was skillfully produced by… + Read More
Ashley and Patrick’s Belmond El Encanto wedding continues a family tradition that spans four generations of life and love in the Santa Barbara community. Back when her grandparents tied the knot at Belmond El Encanto, the venue had few neighbors and the hills were sparsely populated, yet this “American Riviera” as was being marketed, was… + Read More
Jessica and Anthony’s wedding day celebration at the Chanler hotel was a gorgeous Newport wedding with seamlessly woven elements of casual elegance, color, and high fashion. The Chanler’s meticulously appointed and spacious rooms provided the perfect atmosphere for the girls to get ready, sip champagne and reminisce over old times. After their emotional first look… + Read More
If you like Piña Coladas, and getting caught in the rain…then you should consider a Florida destination wedding. No, seriously! Although we didn’t get caught in any rain on our trip to Clearwater, we did find it pretty easy to track down a Piña Colada; and when it’s sunny, 95 degrees, and you have a few… + Read More
