Los Angeles - April 24, 2007

Love Notes

Spring 2007 Wedding Guide

Who wrote the book of love? And did they happen to follow it up with a wedding guide?

Chapter One:
Fully Engaged
Ring out loud with a rose-cut diamond set in 22-karat gold from KHW Jewelry, which collaborates with Stanton Gallery on custom engagement and wedding bands. Let Mr. Right start your registry at Luxehaus (1410 Montana Avenue, 310-394-5200).

Chapter Two: Very Inviting
Your wedding’s going to rock, so send concert poster save-the-dates by The New Year. Let Inkbox Design Boutique (562-212-0212) run with the theme and create custom-covered 45s, ticket-stub invites, VIP passes, and any other special printing project that fits.

Chapter Three:
Get Dressed
Grab a silk rose comb from Jennifer Behr’s new bridal collection and have Beatrice Valenzuela do up your hair. Let stylist Ilaria Urbinati find your dream dresses (hey, why not?) and outfit the wedding party, too.

Chapter Four: Brighten Up
Orange you glad you’re getting married? Mary Burton Flowers (310-451-2684) will make real nice with citrus-hued dahlias, cattleya orchids, or parrot tulips. Customize favors and pick sweet flavors like new lemon hazelnut nougat from Valerie Confections (323-653-3381).

Chapter Five: Food Finds
Ann Wood Handmade’s love bird topper could turn a crusty toaster strudel into a real beaut, but a simply tasty cake from Leda’s Bake Shop (13722 Ventura Boulevard, 818-386-9644) is even better. Have Bon Mélange (310-584-6593) cater the big night with a menu inspired by your first date.

Chapter Six: Looky Looky
Not the twirling type? Darcy Hemley and Trina Rosen of Paperwhites Photography (323-791-4176) capture all the extra special moments (the first kiss, Aunt Jackie double-fisting) of your big day. Guests get in on the candid camera action with the Usnaps digital photo booth.

Chapter Seven:
So Long, Farewell
He says St. Andrews. You say St. Barth. Make a deal and honeymoon in Switzerland. Whether you’re soaking in the thermal springs at Hotel Therme or hitting the Neuchâtel links near futuristic Hotel Palafitte, you’re on neutral ground.