Not what they had originally planned, but still an intimate & romantic wedding Originally, Karla & Christian had planned to have their wedding in France, June 2021, but thanks to COVID, they had to postpone it.  Obviously Karla was devastated since she was like most women who have dreamed of their weddings since they were little girls.  Eventually she faced the reality that it was out of her control. So instead of just dwelling on all the things that went wrong, they decided to focus on their love and have a small civil ceremony with the people closest to their hearts and to ..read more

Bayfront tropical garden wedding Kelli and Clay wanted to celebrate along the San Diego bay where they could marry the open-air feel of nature with a chic and clean wedding vibe. Their enclosed garden ceremony was filled with the most joyful and personalized ceremony from Clay’s grandfather that had everyone overflowing with smiles and laughter. The couple incorporated their personalities through sweet treats like custom labeled Hershey’s Kisses, a sweet painting of their beloved furry family member Frankie, and powerful song choices like “All For You” by OAR and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” by ..read more

Publisher’s Picks    Best Beach or Waterfront Wedding Venue Options   THE DANA ON MISSION BAY The Dana on Mission Bay inspires weddings that reflect your personality. From ceremonies on the waterfront and intimate tropical courtyard, to receptions in the outdoor rose garden and marina views from the ballroom, let The Dana set the stage for romance in your perfect setting. Dena’s input: “Vows in the sand and coastal California weddings is there anything more romantic?”   Click here to see the entire list of our Publisher’s Picks for 2020   CATAMARAN RESORT Seclud ..read more

Third time was charming for this micro-wedding at an intimate Spanish style casita. Allison & Aaron found their venue when COVID caused them to go a different direction. Like many couples over the past year they rolled with it and came up with a plan B. But then again they had last minute cancellations due to COVID in February and had to try again. With a wedding date of April 10th they needed to find another venue and FAST. Allison searched airbnb and found a very cute Spanish casita named Villa Francesca. She reached out to see if the owner would allow a wedding. Luck would have it ..read more

Let the Social Season Begin Bridgerton is set in the extravagant Regency era and focuses on the social season of England’s aristocratic families. For this shoot the team took those ideas and reintroduce them to the modern wedding world.   Keeping with the Regency era fashion while trying to modernize it as wearable for today’s couples was key to this shoot. The models are styled in gowns which have an empire cut, but in the chic minimal style that are trending now. An ornate embroidered gown was also chosen and paired with thigh-high lace up boots with glam make-up. We used heirlo ..read more

You will be the belle of the ball that you always dreamed of at your wedding in one of these gowns By Lauren Suthers   Kris is a beautiful ball gown created by Calla Blanche. This gown has sheer lace long sleeves with a thick, floral lace running from the shoulder to the wrist. The back is open until the mid waist and creates a long ball gown silhouette. Pockets are also included for a unique style, don’t forget to order a matching veil that can be added! This chic boat neckline ball gown is perfect for your exquisite wedding day.   Eve of Milady and Amalia Carrara feature Style 438 ..read more

Liris Crosse Uses Her Platform to Promote Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For All By Abby Fenzel   Liris Crosse is a lover of people and a lover of love. As a child, she would go to the library and take out bridal magazines and imagine her wedding day. The gown, the flowers, the whole fairytale come true. Now as an adult, Liris works in the Bridal Industry as a Brand Ambassador for designer Maggie Sottero. She aspires to help change the old mentality of the industry and bring in a fresh perspective. “I push and I speak out for size and racial diversity within our industry, it’s so impo ..read more

Cozy Winter Wonderland Microwedding Lindsey and Christian were set to be married March 21, 2020 after 2 years of planning their dream wedding. The flowers were ordered, the food count was in, and family & friends were getting ready to get on flights to come celebrate as they were to say “I do”. Then the whole world stopped. COVID put a sudden halt to the day we had been imagining for so long. After two venue changes, and with the unknown of when large gatherings would be allowed again, they decided to proceed with a micro wedding in Lake Tahoe. They had 25 of their closest family memb ..read more

The Metamorphosis collection showcases beauty in the form of resilience and hope. The collection is created to empower women to feel comfortable in our own skin, as we go through stages of our own transformation. Inspired by the transformation process of a caterpillar into a butterfly, the collection is filled with subtle notions of a butterfly in the form of silhouettes, fabric techniques, and artwork to emulate its natural habitat.   Enlivened with feminine and playful frocks, the editorial reflects the confident and spirited character of a Bella Belle lady, as told in colors. As she ..read more

Tips For Selecting A Wedding Band That Complements Your Engagement Ring By: Elizabeth Campbell, Fine Jewelry Buyer   Ring shopping is an exciting and special occasion for couples. This enthusiasm often puts all of the focus on engagement rings, leaving the wedding bands as an afterthought or completely overlooked. However, the wedding band is just as important and deserves some attention, too! On top of that, it’s essential that couples are able to select wedding bands that simultaneously complement and highlight their engagement rings, which is easier said than done. Keep reading to get ..read more