The Ashi Studio fall winter couture 2023 collection “the waves” was unveiled during couture week with a show held at the American church in Paris and simultaneously streamed live on Instagram. This collection embodies a new perspective for the house, blurring the lines of modernism and traditional couture to expand on Ashi’s interpretation of the
The Langham Huntington Pasadena is an iconic wedding destination nestled in charming Pasadena, California. It is the perfect setting for a timeless and enchanting wedding. To provide future brides with some luxury wedding inspiration, a talented team of California wedding vendors came together to create an elegant experience at the Langham.Filled with beautifully curated blooms,
Los Angeles weddings that feature an abundance of exquisite floral designs often have a common denominator – many were designed by Eddie Zaratsian of Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle & Design. Throughout his career, Eddie has provided the industry with copious amounts of wedding floral inspiration while continuing to design bespoke, fully customized décor schemes for his
The Southwest region of the United States is a unique place for destination weddings. From picture-perfect mountains and canyons, to ancient native cultures, this remote part of the world has its own signature ambiance that lends itself to creating unforgettable wedding weekends. The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is a particularly stunning property for weddings in Arizona,
Mexico is one of the world’s greatest travel hotspots, where beaches are peppered with one 5-star resort after the other. In order to stand out, properties need to offer a tantalizing ambiance and an unforgettable guest experience that seamlessly ties in the local culture. Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, checks each of these boxes. Nestled on
Jessica and Shane McKendrick were first introduced through mutual friends. It was a random night out and everyone was enjoying the 2 for 1 margaritas. It never occurred to Jessica that she could be sitting next to her future husband.“When I first met Shane, I thought he was really funny and charming, and I enjoyed
Danielle and George Tyler met in 2017 while working for rival house builders in Derby, UK with sales offices across the car park from one another. It wasn’t long before George inquired about the “leggy brunette,” and he ended up moving jobs and working with her.“Danielle was tasked with showing me around the office on
It was a hot, August evening at Texas Christian University (TCU) in 2013 when Monica Dziak and Austin Wallis first met at Austin’s luau-themed fraternity party. Monica can’t recall if it was Austin’s Hawaiian shirt, his persistence in talking to her that night, or the “trashcan punch” being served – but she knew there was
“I wasn’t looking for a relationship,” says Christine D’Ercole. “My focus was on getting my daughter to graduation, and my own healing. If someone did come along, I certainly didn’t expect it to be a man.”As a cycling instructor at Peloton, Christine and her fellow instructors scan the leaderboard for interesting member names to shout
Angela Nordstrom and Colin Dresser knew each other as kids, having spent many summers on Whidbey Island playing together on the beach. However, the romantic spark didn’t start until after college, when they reconnected as young adults at a college football tailgate.“I remember thinking how he’d grown up well and seemed super sweet,” Angela recalls.
Maria Lailina Porter and Frank Scarpulla were first introduced in NYC through mutual friends who were also work colleagues. For the first couple of years, the two developed a friendship that “felt familiar – as if we had a connection; one where you feel someone just naturally gets you.” Conversation was easy, likes and dislikes
Satnam Bhail and Sunny Deol say they first met through their “very nosy moms,” who were friends at the local Sikh temple. For years, the mothers schemed to get the couple together before it actually happened. Satnam was averse to the idea of dating or marrying someone introduced by her mom. Sunny, on the other
Dr. Salia Farrokh BCCCP, FNCS and Dr. William H. Merwin III M.D. first met through a window in a critical care unit at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Initially, the two doctors connected over their mutual love of fitness and medicine, which led to regularly talking and texting. About a year later, William officially asked Salia
Michelle Parcell and Travis Durbin first met through mutual friends in high school. Although nothing romantic came from it at the time, they both always had an eye for each other. Fast forward six years, when they reconnected, and it took Travis six months of convincing for Michelle to agree to a first date. Ever
Linzie Roberts and Ryan Burkitt met in Oklahoma City through the bride’s best friend and matron of honor. Linzie’s best friend and her husband had moved into an apartment complex in the heart of Oklahoma City, and she was always on the lookout for a potential suitor since Linzie was the one who introduced her
With both Erica and Jordan being dentists, people often ask if they met each other in dental school. However, it was Tia’s Waterfront – a bar in Boston – where they first crossed paths, and their two different dental schools were rivals.July 27, 2015 was a life changing day for Erica. Not only was it
Reem Acra loves catering to all brides, from all over the world. Creating trends and mixing the unusual with the traditional to give every bride an option for her dream dress to come true. This collection is titled SWEET DREEMS. The collection has a magical aura. The dresses have just enough of the elements of
In 2011, Sasha Littig and Sky Stone were both attending college in Santa Barbara. The two students first met during their English Lit class, when Sky noticed a total “smoke show” sitting on the opposite site of the classroom. Since Sasha was one of the first out the door, Sky pushed his way through a
Gabriella Tangredi and Cainaan Lacy met through mutual friends at the young age of 15. They instantly clicked and made each other laugh, and the two teens started dating after they turned 16.For the proposal, Cainaan tricked Gabriella into thinking they were going to his dad’s 60th “surprise” birthday party, which just happened to be
It was in 2017 when Dinah-Vera Moll and Kevin Yu’s love story began with a “swipe right.” After a first date with endless conversations over a foot massage and Italian food, things took an unexpected turn. Dinah fell ill to a rare autoimmune disease that paralyzed her legs. Being stuck in the hospital, Kevin came
Christine Welcker and Robert Bartholomew met almost 30 years ago, when they were both married to their former spouses. They were both part of a social group of couples who would get together for movies, dinners, and birthdays several times a year.“During that time, Rob was also kind enough to provide enormous personal and professional
There’s something very luxurious, yet warm and approachable, about a sprawling beach house. Shutters on the Beach is a stunning Santa Monica hideaway that blends the effortless ease of coastal California with the elegance and sophistication of beach homes in Cape Cod. For couples getting married in Santa Monica, it’s the perfect wedding destination if
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