High-Fashion Meets South-of-France in this Stunning Southern California Wedding at Villa del Sol d'Oro
Los Angeles-based sweethearts Tertulien Thomas and Kristopher (Kris) Elder had been discussing the idea of marriage for some time. “Little did Kris know that I was already plotting a proposal—I had just finished paying off the deposit to my jeweler the day he asked me that question,” Tertulien re...
A Retro Tie-Dye Wedding for Two “Deadheads” at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, California
After Casey Regan made a sweet comment about Monique Gray’s job after the two matched on a dating app, they met up at a wine bar in Orange County, California. Spontaneity followed the couple throughout their relationship: all the way through to the proposal date. “The proposal happened in the bac...
A Bel-Air Bay Club Wedding Filled With Warm Details and Artful Inspiration in Los Angeles, California
After participating in 14 weddings over the course of their lives, sweethearts Karina and Mike Gwynn knew exactly how they wanted to style their big day. Spotlighting the magic of Southern California, the couple selected the Bel Air Bay Club as the backdrop for their wedding. “We wanted something...
One Couple's Chic Entomology-Inspired Vow Renewal at Muckenthaler Mansion in Fullerton, California
To reaffirm their love and commitment to each other in honor of their 16th wedding anniversary, Matilde and Faust planned an al fresco vow renewal at Muckenthaler Mansion in Fullerton, California. The colorful affair harnessed a garden- and entomology-inspired vibe with butterfly motifs appearing...
Old Hollywood Inspired This Jewel-Tone Wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles in California
For their wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles in California, Hannah and Sarah drew inspiration from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Hannah and Sarah are history and film lovers, so they chose to incorporate both interests into the formal event. The classic film "Casablanca" was projected on the wall...
Influencer Asia Sullivan's Beautiful Boho Wedding at Forme LA in Los Angeles, California
Asia Sullivan, PA-C, MPH (a physician's assistant and social media influencer) and Tierra Andrews (a product designer) tied the knot with a beautiful boho wedding at Forme LA in Los Angeles, California. Because of the pandemic, Asia and Tierra, who've been together since high school, had a long e...
An Eclectic Wedding With Botanical Elements at The Ruby Street in Los Angeles, California
For their Highland Park wedding, Annie and Matt took inspiration from old- fashioned seed packets. Annie designed ferns and flowers for their invites, menus and table numbers, and made sure to incorporate more nontraditional botanicals throughout the day. There were hits of vintage as well, like ...
A Green-and-White Palette This Wedding at Lindley-Scott House in Azusa, California, a Timeless Vibe
When it came to planning their wedding at Lindley-Scott House in Azusa, California, Linda and Jen prioritized making the day "an infusion of who Jen and I are as people," explains Linda. "We both love vintage music, outfits and an overall vintage feel so that was our primary mindset when setting ...
Dried Flowers Filled This Vegan Wedding at Valentine in Downtown Los Angeles, California
Imagine The Lion King’s Nala and Simba sharing a love-filled embrace as the sun sets on the African savanna. That’s what inspired the look of Lauren Kimble (31 and a wedding coordinator) and Ryan Hampton’s (32 and a mental health professional) vegan wedding at Valentine in Los Angeles. While the ...
This Couple Turned The Container Yard in Los Angeles, California, Into a Cosmic Bayou for Their Wedding
Though DTLA played a role in the design of Vanessa Ying (31 and works in advertising sales) and Mike Tinio’s (35 and an UX architect) wedding day, the pair mostly set their sights on the stars. “Mike and I have a fascination with space, so we chose a celestial theme,” Vanessa says. The couple fil...
Even The Couple's Guests Shared Vows at This Non-Traditional Wedding at Elysian in Los Angeles
Although Hetta Hansen and Joel Edelblute are originally from Oregon, they dreamed of flying down to Los Angeles with their closest friends and family members for a springtime wedding. They wanted the day to be relaxed, free of obligations and a truly joy-filled event, which is exactly what they g...
This Wedding at Riverbed Farms in Anaheim, California, Was All About Sustainability
Hosting a wedding that was sustainable and environmentally conscious was of utmost importance to Zoe-Raven and Spencer. “Spencer is vegan and we both care deeply about our communities and being eco-friendly,” Zoe-Raven says, which led the couple to select a sustainable urban farm as their venue. ...
Minimal Décor Ensured The Houdini Estate Dazzled at This Los Angeles, California, Wedding
Dre Smith and Dan Jones believe in magic. Not only did they meet by the magic of “booze and serendipity,” as Dre calls it, but five years later, they planned a magical wedding—in the most literal sense of the word—at The Houdini Estate, picked for its “quirkiness and history,” Dre says. The pair ...
An Industrial Wedding Blending Hawaiian and Jewish Traditions at Carondelet House in Los Angeles
Initially, Renahy Young (29 and a writer) and Lon Levy (30 and a portfolio manager) planned to marry at Lon’s childhood home (it was even on their save-the dates), but a visit to Carondelet House changed all that. “It was exactly the vibe we were trying to create, like being in someone’s cool-ass...
This Wedding at Vibiana in Los Angeles Will Have You Dreaming of a Pastel Palette
From a venue with epic architecture to an absolutely dreamy color palette, Albert and Beatrice's California wedding was the epitome of romance. While the wedding took place in Los Angeles, the aesthetic immediately transported guests to a European garden, a design decision inspired by the couple'...
Color Lovers, This Multicultural Wedding at Ebell Long Beach in California Is for You
Abraham is from Niamey, Niger in West Africa and for his wedding to Nicole the couple wanted to celebrate the "vibrancy of that culture" throughout their event. "We both love bold, beautiful color palettes mixed with the greens from tropical scenery and wanted to make sure our wedding reflected t...
A Vibrant Neon Wedding on Leap Day at The Unique Space in Los Angeles
Missy (25 and a restaurant general manager) and Peter (28 and a mechanical design engineer) exchanged vows on a day few couples have access to—Leap Day. Not only is their anniversary date a rarity, the couple’s neon- centric wedding was just as unique. With a vision for a “colorful, modern and cl...
Every Part of This Luxurious Bel-Air Bay Club Wedding in California Was Full of Blush Pink
Lush florals and an abundance of blush pink made Michelle Carter and John Gragg's wedding at Bel-Air Bay Club in Los Angeles, California, one to remember. "The color palette I knew from the beginning I wanted to be was a lot of neutrals and pastels, especially soft pink, but then also wanted pops...
The Stars Were Perfectly Aligned at This Celestial-Inspired Wedding in Long Beach, California
Janise Whitmore and Kelsi Barron looked to the stars when planning their wedding in California, coming up with a celestial theme and navy, mauve and gold color palette. "We just wanted the whole space to radiate with love and fun. We throw a mean house party and wanted our wedding to have an ele...
Popular Television Shows Inspired This Wedding at The Fig House in Los Angeles, California
Melanie Gasmen and Benjamin Fleck's shared love of television informed the overall theme of their wedding day. From a "Game of Thrones"-inspired outfit for Melanie to a Joey from "Friends"-inspired suit for the officiant, television moments and references were threaded throughout the celebration....
A Modern, Bohemian and Romantic Wedding at The Fig House in Los Angeles, California
For their wedding, Hayley and Eric Levy wanted to "combine the laid-back, boho ambience of California with the sophisticated, mid-century modern and art deco ambience of New York City—the two locations that are most significant in our lives," they say. "Most importantly, we wanted an overtone tha...
A Modern, Whimsical Wedding at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California
As collectors of Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) memorabilia, Joe Goldman and Adam Green hosted a wedding inspired by the airline. They included plenty of mid-century modern details, as well as actual décor from the airline and the Pan Am Experience (an aviation-themed film studio in Los Ange...
A Modern, Minimalist Wedding at HNYPT in Los Angeles, California
Paige Saxton-Getty and Hayden Graham relied on a white color palette with pops of greenery for their modern, minimalist wedding at HNYPT. "The inspiration behind the day was clean, crisp and modern city vibes because the location of the venue put us directly in the heart of Los Angeles," Paige sa...