Fall-Winter 2007

Exquisite Weddings 2007

Departments

Encore Wedding: Freda Vaughan and Louis Riceberg

Freda Vaughan and Louis Riceberg had little time to plan their wedding...

Encore Wedding: Lyndy Roda and Edward Carreiro

When Lyndy Roda and Edward Carreiro started planning their April 24 wedding, their principal wish was to keep it small.

Elements: Shoes that Sparkle

Luxury silver sandal with Swarovski crystals and ankle strap, Manolo Blahnik crystal buckle pump and many more.

Elements: Escapes

Elements: Venues

Finding the right place for your engagement party, rehearsal dinner or reception is a bit like finding your soul mate.

Elements: Tea for Two

Today tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, coming in just behind water.

Elements: Sweet Succulents

For fall, succulents provide unexpected shapes and textures for sophisticated whimsy.

Elements: Purses that Please

Feathered Champagne Toast purse, silk organza envelope purse with silver leaf embroidery and many more.

Elements: Interview with David Tutera

An inside peek at an A-list party: ideas and inspiration from celebrity party planner.

Elements: Beauty and the Spa

Elements: Bold Gold

Fall is the season of gold—from leaves to jewelry. Be dramatic, romantic and beautiful with these perfect pieces of wearable art.

Ever After: Match Made in Heaven

Showcase: Allyson Simon

For nearly a decade, Allyson Simon has provided exquisite taste, impeccable style and classic bridal dress designs.

Editor's Letter

Publisher's Letter

Feature Articles

Pressing Matters

Pressing Matters

Give your invitations artistic elegance with letterpress printing.

By Christina Orlovsky
Show-Stopping Rehearsals

Show-Stopping Rehearsals

Fabulous dinners help you start the celebrating in style.

By Carol Cujec
Association of Bridal Consultants

Association of Bridal Consultants

Choosing an ABC San Diego member to facilitate all aspects of your weddings is the
most important decision you need to make.
Commitment Ceremonies

Commitment Ceremonies

The need to love and be loved is an equal opportunity personality trait, and the longing for “happily ever after” knows no bounds.

By Liz Morrison
Works of Art

Works of Art

The perfect cake gives your celebration a delicious finishing touch

By Christine Orlovsky
Setting the Scene

Setting the Scene

At The Lodge at Torrey Pines, the stage is set for romance with these fabulous tabletops
Let There Be Light

Let There Be Light

Tips on illuminating your reception

By Carol Cujec

Rewriting the Rule Book

Rewriting the Rule Book

By Heather Holliday

Real Weddings

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On the Field of Romance

On the Field of Romance

Whitney Scholler & Tannan Whidden Winter
Meeting in a theater—not a movie theater, but a real theater—literally set the stage for Whitney and Tannan’s dramatic May wedding...
Let Love Sparkle

Let Love Sparkle

Vanessa Escobar & Matt Wilhelm
When Vanessa Escobar went to a restaurant to celebrate a friend’s birthday, she noticed someone who stood out from the crowd...
In Love's Garden

In Love's Garden

Kimberly Carmichael & Steven Jones
When Kimberly Carmichael met Steve Jones, it was at an event some might consider less than romantic—the annual Supercross at Qualcomm Stadium...

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