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
Weddings
Pink Wedding Inspiration for Your Dream Palm Springs Celebration
The whimsy of Palm Springs acted as a muse for Karley and Alex as they planned their storybook destination wedding with only their parents by their sides. With the help of planner Trish Jones from The Walk Down the Aisle, the couple transformed their rose-colored...
Sinatra Estate Wedding With Old Hollywood Glam and a Joshua Tree Finale
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...
How to Buy a Wedding Suit You’ll Want to Wear Again
For their happily ever after at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs, Brandon and David landed on the poppy pink and green wardrobe “by accident.” “We started scouring one of our favorite websites — Ssense.com — to see what was out there and discovered some...
How Plan a Wedding Weekend in Greater Palm Springs
Rare is a list of top destination wedding locations that leaves off Greater Palm Springs. The Southern California desert charms with its predictable (and perfect) weather, romantic Old Hollywood history, and general vacation vibe — all without flying to some faraway...
The Unconventional Florist: Meet Lucie Doughty of House of Florals in Palm Springs
From the days flowers first sprouted from the earth, their delicate majesty has enchanted humans. Assembling them has been an age-old pursuit. Yet few people have elevated it to an art form on par with works by master oil painters or the virtuosos of classical music....
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Creative Ways to Serve Champagne at Your Wedding
Wedding planners report a massive resurgence in the classic Champagne tower, a spectacular stack of coupe glasses that fill as the happy couple pours a bottle of bubbly into the topmost cup. “It’s perfect in Palm Springs because it’s kind of a retro thing,” says Joey...
Greater Palm Springs Wedding Vendors Roundtable
We partnered with Thompson Palm Springs to host a roundtable discussion with 15 wedding vendors who serve the Greater Palm Springs area and specialize in everything from planning to photography to florals. After a hard-hat tour of the Thompson, poised to open in the...
The Lautner Compound Sets the Scene for Classic Outdoor Wedding
Erick and Julie shared a high school biology class. But when it came to love, it was all chemistry. These sweethearts from Darien, Illinois, eventually found romance, as Erick, the class clown, was determined to always bring a smile to Julie’s face. Their bond grew...
This Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage Wedding Had a Jeopardy Seating Chart
Amid the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles, Danny and Andrew experienced something even more magical: Sparks that flew from the moment they met, setting the stage for romance. It all started with a swipe on an app and a same-day date for coffee, despite Danny’s disdain...
Colorful Wedding at Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs
Laughter. Friendship. Cocktails. That’s how Desiree and Andy describe their relationship, which progressed from drinking buddies to besties to romance. It was only natural that when this couple set out to plan the perfect Palm Springs wedding, they did it with joie de...
This Desert Wedding Started With Beyoncé’s Coachella Set
Quinn & Dennis' wedding brought things full circle.PHOTOGRAPHY BY TIDA SVYSome of our favorite memories in our relationship have been in the desert," says Quinn, a post-production producer who met systems engineer Dennis while working at a studio in...
Where to Find Event and Wedding Favors in Greater Palm Springs
Finding the perfect gift for roughly 150 of your closest friends is no easy feat. Whether it’s a sweet treat or a custom ornament, a little something thoughtful at each place setting shows your guests how much you appreciate their presence.On the big...
Parker Palm Springs Hosts Wedding With a Touch of Whimsy
Palm Springs added a dash of mid-mod whimsy to this wedding.PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL SEGALParker Palm Springs provided a whimsical, mid-mod backdrop for Angela and Julie’s happily ever after — a long twime coming after a two-year engagement and 13 years...
A Destination Wedding at The Lautner Compound
A friend who recently passed away and couldn’t attend their wedding gave Nicholas and Stephen this advice a week before they walked down the aisle: “As the officiant pronounces you married, and you’re face to face with your friends and family for the...
An “Anything Goes” Wedding at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Tinder was the magic touch for these San Diego lovebirds.After five years together, Zack worked with a flower shop to surprise Chloe with those four little words while they were out for a walk with their dog. “The staff played ‘Harvest Moon’ by Neil...
How to Inject the Unexpected Into Your Wedding
Most weddings follow a pretty straightforward timeline: arrivals, ceremony, reception, party. It’s what you do with those proceedings that make your day indelibly you. From a poolside soirée with synchronized swimmers to a sit-down dinner accompanied by...
Ethan & Tyler Add a Floral Pop to Their Desert Wedding
Ethan & Tyler's florals brought a pop of color to their desert wedding.PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASHLEY LAPRADEAfter meeting on the job at a theme park in Central Florida, Ethan and Tyler bonded over a shared love of the TV show The Simple Life — eventually...
Fun Signature Cocktails for Your Wedding or Event
What better way to start the party than with a signature drink? You could opt for the classics, sure. A dirty martini. A plain old margarita. But a great bartender or catering company will work with you to develop a personalized recipe that suits your...
Beautiful Wedding Cakes in Greater Palm Springs
A fanciful layered creation made by Yamir Pérez of Cake & Cakes.PHOTO COURTESY CAKE & CAKESThe tradition of celebrating matrimony with cake dates back to ancient Rome. Naturally, the celebratory delight has transformed with the times. These...
