Lux Refuge in California Central Coast’s San Luis Obispo

Halfway between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area lies a valley rich with history, art, and culture. San Luis Obispo brings forth a perfect blend of that California Central Coast laid-back feel and all the richness of culture and sophistication. Among its cafés and historic buildings lies a refuge of luxury and relaxation.…

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Persian-Western California Real Wedding

Negin and Christopher’s love story began in the digital realm, sparked by a fateful match on the dating app Hinge. Little did they know that their journey would lead them to a destination wedding that would forever unite their lives in the picturesque coastal town of Cayucos, California. A Match Made in Cyberspace “We met…

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A Serendipitous Wedding Journey in Santa Barbara

Love stories often begin in unexpected places, and for Ruthie and Simon, it all started on Birthright Israel, a transformative 10-day trip to the land of their heritage. Little did they know that this serendipitous encounter would lead to a deep connection that would endure even as they attended different universities in North Carolina. Their…

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Lux Carmel Valley Wedding with a View

Chloe and Rich’s wedding in Carmel Valley, California celebrated their highly anticipated union in style with a backdrop you’d have to see to believe.  The couple met in a classic movie-worthy scenario – living in the same apartment building and bumping into each other in the elevator or mailroom multiple times until Rich worked up…

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Pasadena Real Wedding

Why They Went “Destination” For a couple whose story started in the City of Angels at a karaoke event in Little Tokyo
, a wedding that honored their beginnings just felt right. This, and the fact that the couple has many friends and family in the area, is what sparked Amy and Greg’s journey to the…

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A ‘Grande’ Gay Wedding in Cali

Some say “home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling.” That’s why we believe so many couples ultimately decide to return to that place of comfort for one of the most important days of their lives. This was the case for Ryan and Andrew who, despite living in Austin, Texas now, still call California “home.” “I…

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From Love Story to Life Story

A wedding should be iconic, just like your love story. For over a century, Hotel del Coronado has hosted generations of newlyweds, and the friends and family who adore them, in an incomparable coastal setting. Go California casual with your toes in the sparkling sand at an effortless beach ceremony. Or, channel the glamour of…

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Pacific Palisades Real Wedding

There’s something to be said for seeing something – or someone – you want and simply going for it! Chandler and Chet didn’t let the fact that they met on a group date (while with other people!) stand in the way of their instant chemistry. “I called my mom the night after our group date…

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California’s Central Coast

If you and your significant other picture yourselves exchanging vows under a beautiful flower arbor in wine country, then consider the Central Coast of California. Rolling hills lined with row after row of grapevines, blue skies and magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean take you in as you venture along Highway 1. The sights, smells…

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Truly Coachella Real Wedding

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A tasteful, cutting edge Mars-themed destination wedding takes the place as this Friday’s Couple’s Dish in none other than Coachella Valley, California. Marvin and Venessa met in 2009 during a photo shoot. Marvin was going to school at FIDM and studying Fashion Merchandising and Venessa was at CSULB studying Graphic Design. At the time, Marvin…

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