Approximately 30,800 couples got married in L.A. in 2020 – a pretty impressive number considering the fact that across the globe, a vast majority of weddings were postponed to 2021. L.A. isn’t one of the cheapest places to get married (it ranks 192 out of 3109 counties in terms of wedding costs), but it certainly offers couples many advantages – including a touch of glitz and glam, beautiful weather, and the chance to shop for wedding attire, jewelry and accessories (not to mention wedding planning services) at one of the world’s most sophisticated destinations.
Wedding Planning Services In L.A.
L.A. is an ideal spot if you are throwing a large wedding and you want everything to go as smoothly as possible. Expertise reports that there are over 800 wedding planners in L.A., some of the best of which are Best Bride, 888 Productions, and Events by Adam Afara. When making your choice, check out the portfolios of different planners, ensuring that their style is similar (or adaptable) to yours. You should also go with companies that have many years of experience throwing weddings, both small and large.
Shopping For Wedding Attire
Los Angeles brides vary greatly in style, with beach boho weddings being just as popular as star-studded affairs dressed up in bling. Whatever your style is, you will find a plethora of wedding attire stores boasting everything from designer to more affordable pieces. Start out at Saks Fifth Avenue, and head to LOHO Bride, Pebbles Bridal, Claire Pettibone, and more boutiques before saying ‘yes’ to the dress.
Lighting Up Your World With Gorgeous Jewelry Designs
Los Angeles is home to high-end jewelry boutiques like Cartier and Bvlgari, but it also boasts a wide range of smaller stores famed for their custom-designed pieces and stunning diamond jewelry (think Peter Norman Jewelers, Oscar’s Design Jewelry and Diamonds, or the Bridal Rings Company). L.A. stores always reflect top world trends; in wedding jewelry this year, these include colored gemstones, lab-grown diamonds and modern men’s wedding bands in various colors and styles. Men are increasingly willing to ditch standard gold and white gold bands, opting instead for novel designs featuring hammered metal, matte metals, and sparkly bands containing channel set diamonds, as well as bands with eye-catching central diamonds.
Choosing A Stunning Venue
Outdoor weddings are arguably one of the year’s biggest trends, but in L.A., they make sense practically all year round owing to the excellent weather. If you wish to take beautiful photographs by the sea, a venue like Adamson House in Malibu may be just what you’re looking for. If you’re after something more mountainous, meanwhile, Brookview Ranch in Agoura Hills may be up your street. The key to finding the perfect venue is to blend scenic views with top-level installations and catering so that guests enjoy a party to remember.
L.A. is easily one of the most convenient counties in which to plan a wedding, owing to the vast array of products and services aimed at the bridal sector. Whether your style is boho chic or classical, you will easily find the attire and jewelry that expresses your personality. Beautiful outdoor venues abound in L.A. too, and they are ideal at this time of year, in which fresh air and the outdoor lifestyle are chicer than ever.
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