
Bethenny is finally becoming a REAL HOUSEWIFE in her new spinoff series, “Bethenny Getting Married” which premieres tomorrow night, Thursday, June 10th on BravoTV. If you loved her during Martha Stewart’s version of “The Apprentice” and the “The Real Housewives of New York City“, then you won’t want to miss this hilarious take on her journey to wife-dom and…motherhood? That’s right, its all about brides and babies, which will make for even more LOL moments. Tune in tomorrow night at 10pm.
Photography by Studio EMP
One of my absolute FAVORITE beach weddings of all time! Rachel and Travis were featured in Ceremony’s 2010 Orange County edition in the California Wedding Wave real weddings!


If you’re gonna have a beach wedding…then this is the way to do it! Sunny colors, coastal vibe, flip-flops..this wedding is a true inspiration!
Location: Crystal Cove State Beach
Christos Bridal – J’Adore Gown
Join Bliss Bride for the Christos Trunk Show on June 26-July 3. Be one of the first brides to see the latest collection in a private, relaxed and fun setting and receive a 15% discount off any Christos gown. To schedule your priority appointment, call 858-847-3115 or e-mail appointment@blissbride.com
Bliss Bride is located at 2710 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014
Gown by Amsale
For this entire month, Chez Bride Moderne in La Jolla is showing their appreciation to the Military by offering 20% off special ordered gowns and 30% off all special ordered accessories including veils, shoes and jewelry. The bride-to-be must be engaged, be on active duty in the military or have a fiancé on active duty. All military brides must show ID, copy of deployment papers, orders or other qualifying proof. Brides do not have to reside in the area where the event is taking place.
Featuring couture designs from…

Chez Bride is located at 5726 La Jolla Blvd., Suite 105, La Jolla, California, 92037. Call to schedule your appointment - 858.551.1295.
2009 Wedding Dress Diva Winner Shiley Carter Aguilar
Calling all newly engaged brides who LOVE to be in front of the camera and sparkle…are you ready to be crowned Alfred Angelo’s 2nd ‘Wedding Dress Diva’?
Fashionable and sassy ladies are encouraged to submit a creative video showcasing their inner diva, proving why they deserve the ultimate star treatment from Alfred Angelo. Starting June 1, 2010, each contestant can post her video on YouTube for everyone to vote for the best Diva. Winner will receive an amazing prize package worth over $5000.00, which includes:
A dream wedding gown from the Alfred Angelo collection
Bridesmaids dresses from the Alfred Angelo collection
A crystal tiara fit for a wedding DIVA
A Stretch Limo for the day
A Diva-esque Paparazzi-inspired engagement photo session
A romantic dinner for two
Log onto www.AlfredAngelo.com/WeddingDressDiva to enter from June 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010. Voting starts on the Alfred Angelo website on July 1, 2010, and closes at midnight on July 31, 2010. The bride with the highest votes will become our second DIVA, and will be crowned on August 1, 2010.
Good luck divas!!!
Photography by Exposure 207 Photography
Barnet Photography hosted an amazing Wedding Photography Workshop – Recharge at Rancho for aspiring photographers on Monday, May 31 at Rancho Las Lomas. The event was extremely successful and a special thanks goes out to Ceremony’s participating advertisers including Square Root Designs, French Buckets, Classic Party Rentals, 24 Carrots, and La Monir for the beautiful gowns! We would also like to thank our fabulous models Samantha Mack, Matt Quackenbush, Shelli Matar, Brett Howell and also to Friar Tux for styling the men to be so dapper! More coverage will be featured on the CaliforniaWeddingWave.com very soon! Stay tuned!


If you love their online bridal collection, NOW you can visit the very first J. Crew Bridal boutique, which opens today on Madison Avenue in New York City. This is the first store dedicated exclusively to J. Crew’s bridal line of wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, cocktail attire and accessories. Inspired by a 1914 Parisian salon, the bridal floor is by appointment only.
J. Crew Bridal, 769 Madison Avenue at 66th Street, New York City (212) 824-2500, www.jcrew.com.



Vera Wang for David’s Bridal?
Yes it’s happening! The iconic wedding gown designer who has become synonomous with high-end couture bridal fashion has joined forces with David’s Bridal to create a collection of 20 wedding dresses ranging from $600-$1500, with most coming in under $1200.
The line will hit David’s Bridal stores next Spring 2011, beginning with wedding dresses, and then possibly bridal dresses, shoes, and children’s attire after that.
“I am thrilled for the chance to bring my very specific vision to David’s Bridal, the biggest wedding retailer in America,” says Wang. “The ability to grow my sphere of influence in the bridal world is both a huge creative and business opportunity and one I am so excited about. With this new challenge, I hope to speak with a level of taste and authority that will resonate with brides everywhere. This association represents the next logical step for someone who has spent 20 years building a relevant and respected bridal brand. I can’t think of a more strategic or promising time to grow a new segment of my business than now!”
The images featured above are from the Spring 2011 collection for Vera Wang, featured this past April at Bridal Market. We shall wait to see her designs for David’s Bridal!!!

Photography by Dapper Images
Ceremony had a BLAST during our first week of tabletop photoshoots held at the Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe. What AMAZING TALENT was showcased ALREADY as we kick off the 2011 editorial photoshoot season in San Diego. Thank you so much to our FABULOUS San Diego participants – Adrianne Smith Floral Design, Dapper Images, Found Vintage Rentals, Lotus Flowers Shop, Classic Creations, A Perfect Table with Annette Gomez and Bauman Photographers.
Our Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Amy Harrick looked too picture-perfect, complementing Adrianne Smith’s tabletop design. Here’s a little sneak peak into 2011!!!

Alice would be only too delighted to stumble upon a Tea Party at the Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon in the ever-chic Ghiradelli Square in San Francisco. What a perfectly posh spot to host a stylish bridal shower affair or special engagement party? This adorably whimsical Tea Salon opened in late September 2008 and has become a destination haute spot for fabulous libations and delectable edibles for those seeking a flair of modern-day Britain.

Crown & Crumpet is located at 207 Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point, San Francisco, CA 94109.
For more information or to make reservations, contact the Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon at 415.771.4252 or email tiffany@crownandcrumpet.com for special event inquiries.