Tequila shots in place of petals. A mirrored ceremony stage. A Broadway-meets-Rat Pack soundtrack capped off with a surprise duet featuring Kermit the Frog. Justen and Travis’ nuptials at the Ingleside Estate were anything but conventional, fusing classic Hollywood sensibilities with campy irreverence.
Some weddings are beautiful. Others are legendary. Caroline and Chasen’s was both.
Their love story began with an Instagram story. Caroline spotted a birthday post from Chasen and immediately asked a mutual friend for his number
Phoebe and Drew’s big day was more than a ceremonial tying of the knot. It was a celebration steeped in family history and intimate moments, beginning with the selection of the 29 Palms Inn as their venue.
Set against the timeless beauty of the Coachella Valley, Caroline and Margo’s big day bloomed beneath the sun with plenty of personal touches and color. The couple’s love story began in college at ages 18 and 19, but life took them in different directions — Margo transferring schools for hockey, Caroline building a life in Boston.
When Layla envisioned her wedding to Alex, she imagined the most epic party outside of the Black Rock Desert. So, with the Coachella Valley serving as the backdrop for their shared love of desert revelry, the couple’s Burning Man–inspired celebration pulsed with bohemian vibes, festival music, and endless joy.
Some love stories start with grand gestures, others with a simple “Heyy” waiting patiently in an inbox for five years.
Chicago natives Reilly and Joanna met at a summer concert on a ski hill, where Reilly casually mentioned that he had once reached out to Joanna on social media. She laughed it off — until she found the message, which had sat unopened since 2013.
La Vie en Rose: Behind the Gates at Marrakesh Country Club
Golden hour spills across Marrakesh Country Club like molten honey, coating the façades of the villas and casting long, languid shadows over the clubhouse terrace. The air feels thick with anticipation, as if the desert itself is holding its breath, waiting for the night to unfold. Inside the clubhouse, the bar hums — glasses clink, gossip tumbles, and debates unfold with the urgency of a Jeopardy! lightning round, or a last-call confession
Palm Desert Food & Wine’s Sunday Brunch unfolded like a love letter to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, as chef Felipe Meneses Pelayo invited guests on a sensory journey through Palm Desert’s sister city — places separated by geography but united in spirit. For Pelayo, the executive chef and visionary behind Angustina Mezcal y Cocina in Zihuatanejo, this was an opportunity to share a story through food. His ability to weave ancestral techniques with contemporary flair has not only defined his culinary philosophy but also secured his place in the 2024 and 2025 Guía México Gastronómico (a prestigious guide celebrating Mexico’s top 250 restaurants).
From the moment visitors stepped onto the grounds of Old Town Artisan Studios on Feb. 22, color was everywhere — splashed across paper, dripping from paintbrushes, and swirling in the minds of children. This was the first in a series of four Hockney + You events, an invitation to immerse in the vibrant imagination of pop artist David Hockney.
The Living Desert Visits Mongolia to Aid in Conservation Efforts
Worlds apart, researchers in Palm Desert and Mongolia are sharing conservation strategies to protect vulnerable landscapes and the communities that depend on them.
