l.a. bridal fall/winter edition 2014

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Editor in ChiefDevon Mercurio

Publisher

Sierra James Publishing

Lexy JamesFran PisciottaJenel Lopez

Anissa MartinezAubray Zell

Madison JonesBrandon Pisciotta

Bridal Fair Team

Sales & Marketing DirectorLisa Mercurio562.304.6198

[email protected] Executives

Lisa MercurioJimmy MercurioMargaret Loya

Contributing Writers Fergie Rosales

Graphic DesignL.A. BRIDAL Design Team

Covershoot ContributorsElyse Reuben Custom CoutureFlowers by SamCameron Taylor PhotographyMarriott Marina Del ReySweet Smiles ArtistrySarah Leonard Fine JewelersSave the VeilCayla Unverzagt

Wedding Gown DesignerFlorist

Photographer Venue

Makeup/Hairstylist Jewelers

Veil WeightsModel

Contributing PhotographersCameron Taylor PhotographyJenna Norman Photography

Captured in a Flash PhotographyMaple & Elm PhotographyLin & Jirsa PhotographyHarvard Photography

Website Design MrMontoya.com

PrintersPrecision Graphics of Oregon

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In Every Issue. .Letter from the Editor

Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding

Quick Guide to Venues

Covershoot 2014

Real Weddings

Marriage License Info

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Real Weddings

Nick & Theresa HantenJenna Norman Photography

Eric & Julie SchweersHarvard Photography

Marty & Brittany MaganaLin & Jirsa Photography

Billy & Suni FourneyCaptured in a Flash Photography

Joe & Sydney ChaoMaple & Elm Photography

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Stitches of Love

How to IncorporateLoved Ones on your Wedding Day

Find the Perfect Destination Wedding Location for You

7 Common Diamond Buying Mistakes

The Soundtrack to your Life

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Your ResourceLos Angeles

to Bridal Professionals in

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Devon Mercurio@la_bridal #labridal

Editor

Congratulations on your engagement!

The question you are thinking leads to..Now what?Well most of us think..Now let the planning begin!

But I want to take this time to encourage you and your fiancé to enjoy your engagement!

After the excitement and joy with announcing your engagement to family & friends, take some time for you and your fiancé to enjoy it!

Go on a mini vacation even if its close to home. Southern California is the best place for backyard getaways.

Marriage is a lasting commitment. So enjoy your engagement!

When it comes time for you and your fiancé to plan your wedding. Utilize L.A. BRIDAL and LABRIDAL.com as your GO-TO resource for your wedding in theL.A. area and destination locations.

You will find wedding professionals, tips, tricks, latest trends and so much more to get you started!

The L.A. BRIDAL team and I, Devon Mercurio, are here to help you on beginning the journey to planning your fairy-tale wedding day.

Live. Laugh. Love


Our Favorite Wedding Details

Details! Details! Details!Don’t be afraid to put your very own unique touch into

your wedding. With the current rising and changing culture, having a traditional wedding is not expected. Let your

wedding be an expression of you and your fiancé.

1 Theresa added her very own vintage style floral headpiece for her romantic

backyard wedding

2 Julie was bold by changing traditional white wedding shoes for stylish teal heels to match her color scheme on her

wedding day.

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3 Brittany showed her glamorous personality by spicing up and glitzing her

wedding ring finger.

4 Some couples pour sand into a vase or smash a glass as a symbol of uniting their marriage. Billy & Suni, our country couple, branded their initials onto a piece of homemade furniture to be used in their

future home together.


12+ months Congratulations! Announce engagement. Choose a date. Talk budget and determine who is contributing what. Decide on wedding style. Choose wedding party: Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids, Best Man and Groomsmen, Flower Girl and Ring Bearer. Create a wedding website. Get engagement ring insured and consider purchasing wedding insurance. Take engagement photo. Personalize and order Save the Date. Begin compiling guest list. Research ceremony and reception venues. Research wedding planner and vendors: photographer, videographer, caterer, and musicians. Research wedding dress and veil styles. Sign up for Pinterest and create wedding style/idea boards. Start pinning! Subscribe to L..A. BRIDAL e-newsletter. ____________________________________

10-12 months Mail Save the Dates. Research florists. Choose bridesmaids & Maid of Honor attire and accessories. Book ceremony and reception venues. Book officiant. Book photographer, videographer, caterer, musicians, and planner. Purchase wedding dress and veil. Establish a fitness routine. Establish a skin care/beauty routine. ____________________________________

8-10 months Research three hotels for out-of-town guests. Finalize guest list. Register at three national retailers. Book florist. ____________________________________

6-8 months Research Wedding Invitation designs. Research Favors and Thank You Cards. Research wedding day hair and makeup styles. Meet with officiant to discuss plans for ceremony. Reserve rentals: chairs, linens, lighting, décor, etc. Begin planning honeymoon. Choose cake style and schedule tastings. Choose groomsmen attire. Book ceremony musicians. Book transportation to and from venues. Purchase wedding bands. Personalize and order Wedding Invitations ____________________________________

4-6 months Choose flowers: wedding party, venues, cake, attendants. Plan welcome baskets for out-of-town guests. Schedule dress fittings. Prepare {play/do not play} playlists for DJ/band. Book honeymoon flights and hotels. Book room for wedding night. Order wedding cake. Order Wedding Invitations. Order Favors & Thank You Cards. ____________________________________

3 months Plan ceremony and reception seating arrangements. Experiment with hair and veil with stylist. Finalize readers and readings. Book rehearsal dinner venue. Purchase: toasting flutes, serving pieces, guestbook, flower basket and ring-bearer pillow. Finalize reception menu. Order Menu Cards. Order Rehearsal Dinner Invitations. ___________________________________

Wedding Planning Checklist


2 months Mail Invitations. Develop system for organizing RSVPs. Begin writing vows. Review ceremony details with officiant. Lay out the content for Wedding Programs. Apply for marriage license: order 2-3 extra. Finalize wedding day timeline. Finalize seating arrangements. Finalize playlists with musicians. Finalize fittings and attire for wedding party and parents. Create “wedding day” schedule and send to vendors and officiant. Create honeymoon itinerary for family at home. Decide “Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue.” Book spa and beauty treatments for you and bridal party. Book wedding day transportation. Purchase gifts for attendants. ___________________________________

1 month Call vendors to confirm date, times and location. Final dress fitting. Confirm honeymoon reservations. Pick up wedding rings. Pick up marriage license. Pack for honeymoon. Write Thank You notes as gifts are received. Order Wedding Programs. ___________________________________

2 weeks Follow up with guests who haven’t yet RSVP’d. Give final count to caterer. Update registries. Begin breaking in wedding shoes. Make arrangements for the caring of pets and plants while on honeymoon. Get final haircut and color. Get playlists to DJ/Musicians. Delegate wedding day duties: gift table, guestbook, etc. Delegate someone to return tuxes, rentals and tend to wedding dress. Send directions to wedding day limo/transportation driver. ___________________________________

1 week Prepare final payments to vendors + cash tips for service personnel. Prepare wedding day emergency kit. Lay out wedding clothes. Give readers their scripts, if necessary. Give photographer and videographer your image and video requests. Get spa treatments for you and the bridal party. ___________________________________

The Day Before Deliver welcome baskets. Get Mani/Pedi/Massage. Attend wedding rehearsal. Have fun at the rehearsal dinner. Get to bed at a decent hour! ___________________________________

Wedding Day Eat a good breakfast! Allow yourself plenty of time to get ready. Give wedding rings and officiant fee to Best Man. Congratulations! ENJOY the Day! ___________________________________

After the Wedding Return tuxes, rentals. Get wedding dress to preservationist or cleaners. ___________________________________

After the Honeymoon Send Thank You Cards as soon as possible. Enjoy your marriage! ____________________________________

Call L.A. BRIDAL Today for a FREE Refferal!

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Belamar HoteL 3501 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach

310.750.0300, thebelamar.com

Beverly Hilton 9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills

310. 274.7777, beverlyhilton.com

Casa Torres12341 San Fernando Rd. Sylmar 91342

818.365.9695 / palaciotorres.com

California Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey

310.448.4771 , calyachtclub.com

Carondelet House 627 S Carondelet St, Los Angeles

323.466.1835, carondelethouse.com

Casa Del Mar 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

310.581.5533, hotelcasadelmar.com

Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills 1150 South Beverly Drive, Los Angeles

310.553.6561, mybeverlyhillshotel.com

Crowne Plaza LAX 5985 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles 310.258.1334, crowneplazalax.com

Doubletree by Hilton 6161 West Centinela Ave. Culver City, 310.348.4515,

losangeleswestside.doubletreebyhilton.com

Doubletree by Hilton 222 N Vineyard Ave., Ontario

909.937.0900 doubletreebyhilton.com

Duke’s 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu

310.317.6204, www.dukesmalibu.com

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden CSULB 6300 State University Drive, Long Beach

562.985.2239, www.csulb.edu/~jgarden

Fairmont Hotel 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica

310.576.7777, www.fairmont.com/santamonica

Fess Parker633 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara, CA 93103

805-884-8515 www.fpdtr.com

Gladstone 17300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades

310.454.3474, www.sbe.com/gladstones

Hilton Pasadena 168 South Los Robles Ave, Pasadena

626.584.3170, www.hilton.com

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Hilton San Garbiel 225 West Valley. San Gabriel

626.270.2700, hilton.com

Hilton Woodland Hills 6360 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills

818. 444.2586, woodlandhillshotel.com

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles 310.228.1234 centuryplaza.hyatt.com

Long Beach Museum of Art 2300 East Ocean Boulevard,Long Beach

lbma.org (562) 439-2119

Hyatt Westlake Village 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village

818.889.1460, westlake.hyatt.com

Langham Huntington Hotel1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

(626) 568-3900 / pasadena.langhamhotels.com

Long Beach Marriott4700 Aiport Plaza Dr.Long Beach CA 90815

562 627 8055 / lbmarriott.com

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank 2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank

818.840.6487, www.marriott.com

Majestic Hall 650 South Spring Street, LA

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Marriott Anaheim 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim

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Marriott Marina Del Rey 4100 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey


Montage Beverly Hills 225 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills

310.860.7800, www.montagebeverlyhills.com

Museum of Latin American Art 628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach

562.437.1689, www.molaa.com

Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center One Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry

626.854.2315, www.pacificpalmsresort.com

Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach,

562.499.1749 www.queenmary.com

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Belamar HoteL 3501 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach

310.750.0300, thebelamar.com

Beverly Hilton 9876 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills

310. 274.7777, beverlyhilton.com

Casa Torres12341 San Fernando Rd. Sylmar 91342

818.365.9695 / palaciotorres.com

California Yacht Club 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey

310.448.4771 , calyachtclub.com

Carondelet House 627 S Carondelet St, Los Angeles

323.466.1835, carondelethouse.com

Casa Del Mar 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica

310.581.5533, hotelcasadelmar.com

Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills 1150 South Beverly Drive, Los Angeles

310.553.6561, mybeverlyhillshotel.com

Crowne Plaza LAX 5985 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles 310.258.1334, crowneplazalax.com

Doubletree by Hilton 6161 West Centinela Ave. Culver City, 310.348.4515,

losangeleswestside.doubletreebyhilton.com

Doubletree by Hilton 222 N Vineyard Ave., Ontario

909.937.0900 doubletreebyhilton.com

Duke’s 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu

310.317.6204, www.dukesmalibu.com

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden CSULB 6300 State University Drive, Long Beach

562.985.2239, www.csulb.edu/~jgarden

Fairmont Hotel 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica

310.576.7777, www.fairmont.com/santamonica

Fess Parker633 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara, CA 93103

805-884-8515 www.fpdtr.com

Gladstone 17300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades

310.454.3474, www.sbe.com/gladstones

Hilton Pasadena 168 South Los Robles Ave, Pasadena

626.584.3170, www.hilton.com

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Hilton San Garbiel 225 West Valley. San Gabriel

626.270.2700, hilton.com

Hilton Woodland Hills 6360 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills

818. 444.2586, woodlandhillshotel.com

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles 310.228.1234 centuryplaza.hyatt.com

Long Beach Museum of Art 2300 East Ocean Boulevard,Long Beach

lbma.org (562) 439-2119

Hyatt Westlake Village 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village

818.889.1460, westlake.hyatt.com

Langham Huntington Hotel1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

(626) 568-3900 / pasadena.langhamhotels.com

Long Beach Marriott4700 Aiport Plaza Dr.Long Beach CA 90815

562 627 8055 / lbmarriott.com

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank 2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank


Majestic Hall 650 South Spring Street, LA

213.278.7162 www.majestichalls.com

Marriott Anaheim 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim

714.748.2461, marriott.com

Marriott Marina Del Rey 4100 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey


Montage Beverly Hills 225 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills

310.860.7800, www.montagebeverlyhills.com

Museum of Latin American Art 628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach

562.437.1689, www.molaa.com

Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center One Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry

626.854.2315, www.pacificpalmsresort.com

Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach,

562.499.1749 www.queenmary.com

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Renaissance Long Beach 111 E. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach 562.437.5900

www.renaissancelongbeach.com

Riviera Country Club 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades,

310.454.6591 www.therivieracountryclub.com

Saddle Peak Lodge419 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas, CA 91302

(818) 222-3888 / saddlepeaklodge.comSheraton Cerritos

12725 Towne Center Court Dr, Cerritos sheratoncerritos.com

Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica 530 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica

310.399.9344, www.sheratondelfina.com

Sheraton Pasadena Hotel 303 East Cordova St, Pasadena

626.449.4000, sheratonpasadena.com/

Shutters 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

310.458.0030, www.shuttersonthebeach.com SLS Hotel Beverly Hills

465 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, 310.247.0400, slshotel.com

The Loft on Pine230 Pine Avenue Long Beach

facebook.com/TheLoftOnPine (562) 888-2303

Taglyan Cultural Complex 1201 N. Vine St., LA

323.978.0005 www.taglyancomplex.com

Terranea Rancho Palos Verdes 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes

310.265.2800, www.terranea.com

Tiato Garden Cafe & Venue 2700 Colorado Ave. Ste 190, Santa Monica

310.866.5228, www.tiato.com

Trump National 1 Trump National Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes

310.303.3220, www.trumpnationallosangeles.com

Verandas 401 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach

310.546.7805, www.verandasmb.com

Wedgwood Wedding and Banquet Centers 16 Locations in CA

866. 966.3009, wedgewoodbanquet.com

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as for the Wedding, We have designed a very speciaL dress. What inspired me is the combination of fairytaLe brides. for the materiaL, We have chosen to use french Lace With tuLLe and added embeLLishments. armenian tradition aLLoWs for the groom to arrive at the bride’s home and ask her father for her hand in marriage prior to the ceLebrations. after approvaL, the father brings the bride out of her room to present her to the groom. that is the moment i am Looking forWard to most. our Wedding date is set for november tWenty first of tWo thousand and fourteen. i knoW that, together With my mom, We WiLL create something WonderfuL and extremeLy memorabLe Which i WiLL cherish forever.-eLena Zadouri

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Flowers by Sam, Sam Robinson, is a very talented floral designer who can take every increment detail about your wedding and incorporate your unique style into his designs. The bouquets and centerpieces can be a mixture of different flowers including roses, sunflower, lilly, calla lilly, and gerber daisy. The bouquets incorporated in the photo-shoot have different shades of purple, red-orange, and ivory. Alongside the bridal gown, the fluorescent bouquet enhances the bride’s dress. The naturalness and brightness of the flowers will add an edge to your look. Get started and get your free consultation at Flowers by Sam.

The ring on your finger is just as essential as the gown you are wearing on your special day. At Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers you can fine vintage, classic and customized rings made by expert designers. Each designer ring displays unique styles including diamonds with gold accents, complementary sets for both you and your fiancé, elegant rings with a large diamond set surrounded by eloquently placed small stones and rings with a diamond band proving to be classy and elegant.

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1. Pick the perfect spot — for you and your fiancé.Take your time deciding your perfect Destination Wedding Location! Make sure the spot represents you and your significant other.

2. Be prepared for any kind of weather.Most destination weddings tend to be outside so be ready with yourSave the Veil: Veil Weights so when the wind blows your veil won’t! (pg. 65)

3. Time it perfectly.Make sure you’re not booking your wedding during another big event or your guests will have a hard time booking hotel rooms. Also, keep in touch with your wedding party and try to work around their schedule as well.

4. Dress for the location.Make sure you tailor your dress and makeup to your location, whether it be a beach wedding or an extravagant church wedding don’t be afraid to try different styles.

5. Keep a budget in mind.Just remember that not everyone can afford super-expensive plane tickets or a five-star hotel. Fancy isn’t always better, just be yourselves. Also, don’t forget to keep track of your wedding budget!

6. Use wild and local flowers for your decor. It’s the little things that will make your day truly stand out. Try incorporating colors that you and your significant other both love, but don’t get too stuck on a “color palette”.

7. Ask your family and friends first.Be positive that your guests and wedding party are on board with traveling for your wedding before planning it out.

8. Encourage your guests to try new things.Write out a local guide — one of the best parts of a destination wedding is doing something you normally wouldn’t try. If you and your significant other are foodies, try making a restaurant guide for them to follow!

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12. Send out travel-themed invitations and save-the-dates.Maps, postcards, and passport themes are perfect for this. Super cute. Rather than buying pre-made invites, try hiring a designer who can capture your aesthetic perfectly.

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14. Consider a “trash the dress” ceremony before you pack your bags.Take advantage of the local nature, and throw the perfect “trash the dress” photoshoot!

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Marriage LicensesBY LINDSAY GOWER

It’s the must-have accessory for every bride: A Marriage License! So let’s review the basics you need to know about getting licensed to wed.

GettingtheLicenseBoth bride and groom must go, in person together, to a County Clerk’s office. In California, you can go to the Clerk’s Office in any county; it does not need to be the county in which you are having the wedding. Neither of you needs to be a California resident to apply for a California marriage license. No blood test or medical exam is required and there is no waiting period: You apply, pay, and receive the license then and there.

Youbothmust:• Beatleast18yearsold.Ifyou’reyounger,youneedconsentofparentorguardian.• Bringagovernment-issuedvalidpictureID(suchasadriver’slicense)thatincludesyourfull

legal name and date of birth.• Ifyouhavebeenmarriedbefore,bringProofofDissolution.Youcannotapplyforamarriage

license if you are married, even if your divorce is almost final.

WhattoDoWiththeLicenseYou receive an unsigned license. Here’s what makes it an official wedding certificate:

• Getmarriedwithin90daysofthedatethelicenseisissued!• Beforethewedding,givethelicensetothepersonwho’llofficiateattheceremony.Theofficiantis

required to review the license before conducting the ceremony. It’s a good idea to bring it to the rehearsal for go over it with the officiant, and of course bring it to the wedding.

• Aftertheceremony,theofficiantwillcompleteandsignthelicense,andhaveitsignedbybride,groom, and at least one witness.

• TheofficiantwillreturnthelicensetotheCountyClerk’sofficewithin10daysoftheceremony,so it can be officially recorded. Once recorded, you can buy a copy of your wedding certificate (dependingonthecounty,youdon’treceiveoneautomatically).

INLOSANGELES,YOUCANAPPLYFORAMARRIAGELICENSEONLINE.IT’SEASYANDSAVESTIME!Once you complete the online application you can come to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk headquarters in Norwalk or go to any one of our branch offices to pick up your marriage license, pay the license fee, and arrange for a civil marriage ceremony, if desired. Call or visit any of the branches listed below for further details.

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When attending bridal fairs bring along the following:

� Don’t get Writers cramp!Bring custom return address label stamp OR Print a page of address labels with your name, email and wedding date.

� Wear comfortable shoes!You will be on your feet for a long period of time gathering information and talking to vendors so wearing your comfiest shoes will help!

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* Listen to the live Entertainment Showcase

Meet some of Southern California’s most distinguished wedding professionals offering everything you need to plan your perfect wedding - from bakeries, dj’s and florists, to invitations, photographers, venues & everything in between.

The Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach

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The Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy., Long BeachJanuary 4, 2015

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Westin Hotel 333 Ocean Blvd., Long Beach

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* Enjoy a beauty makeover, spa massage, have your photo taken at the photo booths

* Dazzling choreographed Fashion Shows for the entire bridal party* Learn the latest trends at the fabulous “Bride & Groom 101 Seminars”

* Listen to the live Entertainment Showcase

Meet some of Southern California’s most distinguished wedding professionals offering everything you need to plan your perfect wedding - from bakeries, dj’s and florists, to invitations, photographers, venues & everything in between.

The Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach

September 21, 2014

August 10, 2014

The Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy., Long BeachJanuary 4, 2015

October 12, 2014

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Westin Hotel 333 Ocean Blvd., Long Beach

Knott’s Berry Farm Resort Hotel 7675 Crescent Ave., Buena Park

Hilton Hotel 168 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena with Special Guest “ DAVID TUTERA”

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Professional Vendor Listings

NERIUM ADdmercurio.neriumproducts.com562.201.0662pg. 31

Penelope’s Pit Stop [email protected] penelopepitstoplashes.com714.293.1673pg. 33

Jamie Leonard/Hair & Makeup [email protected]. 33 Sweet Smiles Artistry sweetsmilesartistry@gmail.comsweetsmilesartistry.com714.683.6779pg. 32

Bridal Showplace Bridal ShowsSunday, August 10The Queen Mary

Sunday,September 21stWestin Hotel, Long Beach

Sunday, October 12thKnotts Berry Farm Resort

Sunday, November 2ndHilton Hotel, Pasadena

Sunday, January 4thThe Queen Mary

Hotel bridalshowplace.net

562.381.2865pg. 76

Bridal Show Southern California Sunday, August 17th, Canyon Crest Country Club11:00-3:00

Sunday, September 14th, Shandin Hills Golf Club11:00-3:00

Sunday, November 9th, Westridge Golf Club11:30-3:30

Sunday, January 11th, 2015Shandin Hills Golf Club11:00-3:00

bridalshowsoutherncalifornia.com209.250.6405

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I Do Bridal Event Sunday, January 26th 2014Langham Huntington HotelNoon-4:00pmIdobridalevent.compg. 78

Wedding/Teen ExpoSunday, June 22Radisson Whittier

Sunday, July 27thCourtyard by Marriott/Baldwin Park

Sunday, August 24, Holiday LAX

Sunday, September 21, Crowne Plaza LA Harbor

Sunday, October 19thCourtyard by Marriott/Culver City

Sunday, November 16thHoward Johnson InnFullerton

Sunday, January 25th 2015Holiday Inn LAX

wtexpos.com714.357.4400

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Wedding Wonderland Sunday, July 20th 2014Embassy Suties Anaheim-South1:00-5:00weddingwonderlandevnt.com714.683.6779pg. 77

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Twisted Hangerstwistedhangers.compg. 65

Hells Belles Burlesque burlesquebachelorette.com818-850-1743

Bachelorette Parties

Bellisima Bride Bridal Show September 28th, 2014Hyatt Regency Valencia BellisimaBride.compg. 79

Bridal PremiereAugust 10th, 2014Hyatt Westlake bridalpremiere.com805.376.3515pg. 79


Professional Vendor ListingsEat Cake Cafe19705 E. Colima Road Ste. #6Rowland Heights CA [email protected]. 57

Hansen’s Cakes1072 S. Fairfax Ave.Los Angeles CA 90019323.936.4332 / 323.936.5527

193 S. Beverly Dr.Beverly Hils CA 90212310.273.3759 / 310.271.4670

18432 Ventura Blvd.Tarzana CA 91356hansenscakes.compg. 56

Sweet and Saucy Shop7922 E. Coast Highway., Newport Coast 949.715.0920

3722 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach562.598.8340sweetandsaucyshop.compg. 56

Cakes

Catering

24 Carrots Catering and Events17851 Sky Park Circle Ste F, Irvine800.717.154524carrots.com

Aliotta’s Via Firenze4485 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 310-371-9555 aliottas.com

An Catering2700 Colorado Ave Ste 190, Santa Monica 323-460-2645 ancatering.compg. 34

Animal435 N. Fairfax Ave.Los Angels 323-782-9225animalrestaurant.com

Bollywood Bites310-403-1661 thebollywoodbites.com

Contemporary Catering310-558-8190 contemporary-catering.com

Cube615 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles 323-939-1148 eatatcube.com

EcoLos Angeles 310.728.6005 ecocaters.com

Hokkaido Culinary Catering GroupSoCal 818-602-0186 hokkaidocatering.com

Il Fornaio301 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills 310.550.83301551 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica 310-451-78001800 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach 310-725-9555 ilfornaio.com

Jay’s Catering10581 Garden Grove Blvd.Garden Grove, CA [email protected]

Sweet Wheels818-939-5565 sweetwheels.org

Taglyan Cultural Complex877.taglyantagylan.compg. 15, 38

Taste538 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisade 310-459-9808 ilovetaste.com

Truly Yours Catering 10940 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood 818- 753-9100 trulyyourscatering.com


Entertainment/DJ

Hollywood United Methodist Church6817 Franklin Ave. Los Angeles 323.874.2104 hollywoodumc.org

Immanuel Presbyterian Church3300 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angelesimmanuelpres.org

Wayfarers Chapel5755 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes310.377.1650 wayfarerschapel.orgpg. Inside Front Cover

Westwood United Methodist Church10497 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles310.474.4511, westwoodumc.org

Saint Timothy RC 10425 W. Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles310.474.1216 sttimothyla.org

Churches

Erika’s Elegance [email protected]. 24

L.A. BRIDAL Wedding & Event [email protected]. 24

Event/Wedding Coordinators

Devynn’s Gardens16441 Pacific Coast Hghwy., Sunset Beach562.592.26105305 E. 2nd St., Long Beach562.439.0308

712 Marina Dr., Seal Beach562.594.0104devynnsgarden.compg. 61

Flowers by [email protected]. 61

PINK DAFFODIL19 Spectrum Pointe #607 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Studio Hours: By Appointment [email protected](949) 294.9519

Bell Canto LA562.833.6444bellcantola.compg.60

Raymar Productions raymarproductions.com714.632.9202 / 877.772.9627pg. 58

Tijuana [email protected]. 59

Soli Entertainment714.615.2813solientertainment.compg. Inside Back Cover

The Sinatra Tribute [email protected]. 59

Florists

Favors

Arlana’s Gourmet Cookiesagcookies.com888.919.5572

Favors in Bloom818.523.2083 favorsinbloom.com


Gowns & Tuxedos

Brides by Liza8685 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills bridesbyliza.us310.652.2218pg. 26

Elyse Reuben Custom Coutureelysereuben.compg. 29

J Birds Bridal5526 Sepulveda Blvd,Culver City California 90230 424.228.2296 jbirdsbridal.com

Panache Bridal Salon9740 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills 310.860.9221

3077 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa714.540.7800

82 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena 626.585.8201

1315 State Street, Santa Barbara805.892.4000panachebridals.com

Friar Tux ShopFriarTux.com888-friartuxpg. 30

Men’s Wearhousemenswearhouse.compg. 30

Honeymoons

Romantic GetawaysRomanticGetaways.travel888.338.0852pg. 66

A-Alpha Wedding Invitations818.243.3263aalphaprint.com

Soolip 310.360.0545 soolip.com

Tange DesignCouture Invitations562 692 1515tangedesign.com

Invitations

Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers1055 Westwood Blvd.Westwood Village L.A. CA 90024310.208.3131sarahleonardjewelers.compg. 63

Jeweled by JeriOrigami Owl Designer619 322 2116pg. 64

Raphael’s 902109529 Santa Monica Beverly HIlls 310.275.6211raphaels90210.compg. 64

UDE Collection, Inc.606 S Olive St Ste 1014Los Angeles, CA 90014213.622.7887UDEcollection.com

Jewelers

Officiant

Larry [email protected]. 60

Bridal Elegance2172 Torrance BoulevardTorrance CA 90501info@bridalelegancesalon.combridalelegance.com310.406.3917pg. 28


Bravo Cucina1319 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica 310.394.0374 bravosantamonica.com

Bui Sushi23733 Malibu Colony Road # 700Malibu, CA 90265310.456.1500Buisushi.compg. 37

California Yacht Club4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey310.823.4567 calyachtclub.com

Claire’s 2300 East Ocean BoulevardLong Beach, CA 90803562.439.2119lbma.orgpg. 38

Coogies23750 Pacific Coast HighwayMalibu, CA 90265310.317.1444Coogiescafe.com pg. 37

Crustacean9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills 310.205.8990anfamily.com

Duck Dive Gastropub29169 Heathercliff Road, Suite 102Malibu, CA 90265310.589.2200Duckdivegastropub.compg. 37

Duke’s21150 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 310.317.0777 dukesmalibu.compg. 11, 38

Fleming’s6373 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills818.346.1005 flemingssteakhouse.com

Photography

Cameron Taylor Photographyinquiries@ctaylorphotos.comctaylorphotos.com562.726.4198pg. 43

Captured in a Flash Photographycapturedinaflashimages.com970.623.3047pg. 52, 53

Harvard Photograhyinfo@harvardphotography.comharvardphotgraphy.com714-522-3700pg. 48, 49

Jenna Norman Photographyjennanormanphotography.comjknorman714@yahoo.com714.659.4271pg. 46, 47

Jim Kennedy Photographyjimkennedyphotographers.com800.264.4558pg. 41

Lin & Jirsa linandjirsa.com949.287.2153pg. 50, 51

Maple & Elm [email protected]. 54, 55

Rossetti Photographywww.rossettiphotography.com209.604.4404pg. 40

Zoom Theoryzoomtheory.com310.433.4221pg. 40

Long Beach Real Estate-Jack Pisciottazillow.com/profile/Jack-Pisciotta562.547.3517pg. 74

Real Estate

Rehearsal Dinners


Transportation

Pedaler Society pedalersociety.com562.980.1861pg. 69

Call L.A. BRIDAL at 562.304.6198for Limousine References

See pg. 16,17,18 for a complete list of Venues

Rentals

Fabulous Events Photo BoothFabulousEventsPhotoBooth@gmail.comFabulousEventsPhotoBooth.com714.683.6779pg. 70

Foto Fun Adventuresfotofunadventures.com562.965.5261 / 949.306.6927pg. 71

Hollywood Event Rentals SoCal 818-602-9309 hollywoodeventrentals.com

Royal Restrooms4470 W. Sunset Blvd 877.922.9980 royalrestrooms.compg. 70

Step and Repeat Backdrops 10518 Johanna Ave., Shadow Hills 818-434-7591 stepandrepeatla.com

A Light Wedding [email protected]. 1, 41

Pivotal Media P.O. BoxValley Village CA 91617info@pivotalmediaonline.compivotalmediaonline.com818.884.6263pg. 41

Gladstones17300 PCH, Pacific Palisades310.454.3474sbe.com/gladstones

Il Fornaio301 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills 310.550.8330

1551 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica 310.451.7800

1800 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach 310.725.9555 ilfornaio.com

L’Opera101 Pine Ave, Long Beach 562.491.0066 lopera.com

Locanda del Lago231 Arizona Ave. Santa Monica 310.451.3525 lagosantamonica.com

Porta Villa424 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills CA. 90210310.274.6534

Taglyan Cultural Complex877.taglyantagylan.compg. 15, 38

Tiato2700 Colorado Ave Ste190, Santa Monica 310.866.5228 tiato.compg. 8

A Cut Above The Rest Productions 818-835-3344 www.acutabove.tv

Big Top [email protected]. 71 Venues

Videography


Callaway Vineyard & Winery951.676.4001

callawaywinery.com

Temecula

South Coast Winery951.587.WINE(9463)

southcoastwinery.com

Ponte Winery 951.694.8855

pontewinery.com

Wilson Creek Winery951.699.9463 x 121

wilsoncreekwinery.com

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CHURON WINERY 951-694-9070 innatchuronwinery.com

MONTE DE ORO WINERY 951-491-6551 montedeoro.com

Hawaii

JULIAN & COCO EVENTS808.315.6780

julianandcoco.com

Mexico

Villa Paraiso322.222.4420

villaparaiso-pv.com


The Fess Parker – A Doubletree by Hilton Resort633 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara, CA 93103805-884-8515www.fpdtr.com

Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara 805.965.4583 ussb.org

Rincon Beach Club and Catering805.566.9933 rinconbeachclub.com

Destination Vendors

Elyse Reuben Custom Couturewww.elysereuben.com

pg. 29

Flowers by [email protected]

flowersbysam.com323.206.6305

pg. 61

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“Your Personal Floral Designer”Exquisite Design – Exceptional Value – Expert Customer Service

Guest DesignerDAVID TUTERA’S HIT SHOW MY FAIR WEDDING

Flowers By Sam

Sam [email protected]

www.flowersbysam.com

Call us today for a FREE Consultation

Save the Veil: Veil Weightssavetheveil.com

949.498.3037 / 800.808.1333pg. 33, 72

Santa Barbara

Riveria Mansion805.884.8703

rivieramansionwedding.com

Soli Entertainment714.615.2813

solientertainment.com

See Pages 44 & 45 for Tips on Finding

the Perfect Destination Wedding

Location for you and your fiancé!

Cameron Taylor [email protected]

ctaylorphotos.com562.726.4198

pg. 43

Your wedding day is you and your spouse’s first, most public and forever memorable expression of your love for one another. Every little detail from the colors of the flowers and fabrics to the perfect location and date, you strive to make sure it is all exactly perfect in how it speaks to your guests and expresses your love and commitment. All of this seems manageable enough, until you get to the music. Lot’s of questions arise. What is the best style of music for my wedding? Should I just have the DJ start and stop a CD? Do I want to walk down the aisle to a pre-recorded song, or would live music express what I want better? What kinds of instruments should I have play? Where can I find musicians to play what I want? “Where words fail, music speaks.” Hans Christian Andersen couldn’t be more right! Of all the preparations you have made for your wedding day, no other element will bring more joy and celebration, or express the often speechless love you have with your spouse more eloquently than the accompaniment of professional live music. Imagine - as your guests arrive they are serenaded by the ethereal sounds of a

harpist, or the relaxing background melodies of the piano. With anticipation at its peak, the string quartet fills the air with the announcement that the ceremony is beginning. The quartet continues to narrate the story of your love as the parents, bridesmaids and flower girls process down the aisle. The quartet then quietly resolves their last note, and

after a moment of silent excitement, three sterling silver trumpets herald your guests to their feet and announce the entrance of the beautiful bride. As you walk down the aisle toward the love of your life, the harp, piano, trumpets and strings perfectly play the special songs you have picked for this once in a lifetime journey. As the ceremony ends, the music crescendos to celebrate your new life together and you recess out and into your new life. Your guests continue to be entertained during the cocktail hour by the sounds of the piano, trumpet and violin player who now have your guests smiling to the sounds of Frank Sinatra, Broadway, Pop/Jazz and all the special requests you’ve made. Finally, before the party begins with the thump of the DJ’s speakers, the string quartet provides the perfect mood music as your guests enjoy dinner with the new bride and groom. So many brides have no idea what they are missing out on when they allow the DJ to try and express through music what only live professional musicians are able to provide. Here at Soli Entertainment, we are all established music industry professionals. From traditional classical weddings in the chapel, to rock-weddings in a warehouse, to everything in between, Soli Entertainment provides you with the best of any kind or style of musicians, bands, DJ’s and live music entertainment for your special event. So much goes into ensuring your wedding music is perfect: acoustics of the venue, the right instruments for the genre of music you want, the best musicians for the job, coordinating with the wedding planner, and more. After 10 years of providing the finest live music entertainment around, Soli Entertainment does it all, magnificently. You have a beautiful love to share with the world. Let Soli Entertainment help you express and share that love by providing the Soundtrack to Your Life!

The Soundtrack to Your Life

So many brides have no idea what they are missing out on when they allow the DJ to try and express through music what only live professional musicians

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