A Sentimental Santa Barbara Wedding

Family comes first for Rachel and Jason, so it’s no small coincidence that the two met through a familial connection. Jason is the cousin of Rachel’s best friend, and after a few months, he finally worked up the nerve to ask Rachel out on a date. Unfortunately, time wasn’t on this couple’s side and after…

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A Colorful Lake Tahoe Affair

“Quality time” was of paramount importance to Maureen and David when deciding on whether or not to have a destination wedding. “We wanted to have more than just the day of the wedding to enjoy having all our friends and family in one spot,” says Maureen. Lake Tahoe was an obvious choice as they had…

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Bay Area, Beautifully

The Bay Area doesn’t have a bad angle, and the truth is, there aren’t many places I can say that about. The best part about living here? You can be somewhere glorious in under an hour. We have it all: crashing waves, rolling hills, towering redwoods, bountiful vineyards and majestic purple fog that rolls in…

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A Beverly Hills Soirée

They say you find love when you least expect it, and for Stephanie and Gerald, that saying rings true. The two met, of all places, in a Hong Kong club, but it wasn’t until six months later when their meeting would lead to more than just a friendly encounter. “It was a long weekend in…

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Keep Maritime in San Diego

In its mid-century heyday, you may have sat at the Kona Kai marina pool watching John Wayne sail towards the harbor in his yacht. Granted, you won’t see John Wayne here today, but the mid-century Hollywood glam that had escaped San Diego’s Kona Kai Resort in recent years is back with force following a massive…

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Sumptuous Southern California

If you dare to dream big, wake up to the reality of Cal-a-Vie Health Spa Resort in the rolling hills of Vista, California. Imagine a platinum wedding, dipped in gold and served on a silver platter. It’s an experience and destination which every bride certainly deserves (although far less may have the means to realize).…

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Curative Carmel

Having never been to Central Coast California before, I had visions of sun-kissed rolling hills and foggy coastline. My expectations were exceeded after a scenic 20-minute drive from Monterey Airport and upon arriving at Carmel Valley Ranch. This gated, all-suite resort would make a unique and relaxing backdrop to any destination wedding. The stunning 500…

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Romantic Rancho Santa Fe

We recently discovered a California hot-spot in the form of Rancho Santa Fe. Known for being a private, luxurious locale 30 minutes north of San Diego, it’s the perfect alternative for a destination wedding couple who doesn’t require a beach within walking distance. Having been to San Diego countless times, I found the quiet, rolling…

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Paradise in San Diego

A great honeymoon destination has to have the perfect balance of two things: relaxation and adventure. Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego, California is one such spot. Set on 44 acres overlooking Mission Bay, Paradise Point really is a unique resort.  As newlyweds, you’ll feel as though you’ve escaped to a lush retreat.…

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Romantic Wine Country in Paso Robles

Envision yourself in a horse-drawn carriage on a quiet country road, flanked by mature trees on your way to experience the wedding of a lifetime… Windfall Farms is a 724-acre Kentucky thoroughbred equestrienne farm nestled in the heart of Central California wine country, just outside Paso Robles. Vast green pastures and dramatic brick buildings with…

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