Our editors pick the best options for wedding venues, jewelry, and what to wear on the big day.
Lovely vistas are a large part of the allure at Malliouhana.
VENUES
When a hotel’s namesake is the nearby NASA Ames Research Center, it’s a good bet the minds behind the property have lofty expectations. Now into its third year, the 225-room Mountain View stay continues to surprise guests, especially those hosting big indoor and outdoor events. With garage-style doors that connect indoor and outdoor seating, Roger is the hotel’s main bar and restaurant, featuring a blend of Mediterranean and modern California food and a beverage program created by James Beard winner Shelley Lindgren.
The renowned Caribbean resort redefines a destination wedding. Anguilla’s most iconic luxury resort sits on 25 acres of lush, manicured gardens high above a mile of white sand beaches. With three distinctive, sustainable and world-class restaurants, a dual-level infinity pool overlooking the azure sea, an award-winning spa, tennis and pickleball courts, and an array of wellness and aquatic activities, the resort’s on-site event coordinators assist couples in orchestrating every aspect of the big day event. Indulge in leisurely dinners or brunches at Leon’s, host receptions overlooking the water at Celeste or Malli Blu and discover secluded beaches ideal for exchanging vows or indulging in late-night s’mores and fireworks.
Malliouhana features a gorgeous setting for destination weddings.
Livermore Valley Wine Country, an hour east of San Francisco, offers an elegant wedding destination, combining accessibility to three major airports. Discover the allure of Wente Vineyards (wentevineyards.com), where historic vineyards offer a picturesque, romantic setting for any winery wedding. The Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort & Spa (purpleorchid.com), with its lush gardens and sumptuous accommodations, provides an all-encompassing, tranquil retreat for a full celebration weekend. Del Valle Winery (delvallewinery.com) offers a private, enchanting atmosphere with its boutique charm and stunningly diverse event spaces. Garre Vineyard & Winery’s Bella Rosa Event Center (garrewinery.com) marries old-world allure with contemporary conveniences, captivating guests with its Italian Wine Country style and an engaging blend of fine food, wine and charm.
Wente Vineyards in Livermore Valley offers a sublime wine country setting.
JEWELERS
As a family-owned enterprise based in Menlo Park and Redwood City, Stephen Silver has gained worldwide recognition for its expertise in sourcing and meticulously recutting rare and precious colored diamonds. The brand’s dedicated team assists clients in discovering or creating their ideal engagement ring, wedding bands and exquisite jewelry pieces.
Within its welcoming setting, you’ll discover a range of stunning gemstone wedding bands by renowned designer JB Star. These bands beautifully blend updated traditional aesthetics, incorporating colored gemstones and a mix of elegant shapes, all skillfully set in platinum and 18K yellow gold.
A custom tux at Franco Uomo
Look for an exquisite selection of engagement rings, wedding bands, luxury timepieces and designer jewelry for brides and grooms. Collaborating with partners like Harry Kotlar, Hearts On Fire, Wellendorff, Mikimoto, JB Star, Rolex, IWC and many others, Shreve’s team is dedicated to meeting various wedding jewelry requirements.
Located in Palo Alto’s Stanford Shopping Center, this custom jeweler specializes in crafting wedding marvels. Brides can experience the artistry of Gleim’s skilled jewelry designer, Vittoria d’Aste-Surcouf, who expertly collaborates to fashion breathtaking, personalized rings.
Find gorgeous gowns at La Donna Bridal Atelier.
FASHION
Bay Area gents (and women) have known for years about this brand’s exceptional suit-making process on Santana Row. It’s genius: The team uses designer fabrics, stitches them by hand and sculpts the body for the perfect fit. The same meticulous process applies to wedding suits and tuxes. For example, the suiting pros at Franco Uomo recently created a custom three-piece tailcoat tux with a white silk satin label and vest for a groom.
Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry features bespoke pieces for brides and grooms.
Also on Santana Row and serving the entire Bay Area, La Donna is Franco Uomo’s sister brand, offering the disciplines of Italian tailoring and the whimsical creativity of French design. The custom-fitting and design team continues to impress clients who want something that wows on the big day and remains timeless.
Can you say one-stop shopping? Consider the Registry as part of your wedding team, helping with dresses, suiting and accessories. The service element also shines here, with a team that helps brides and grooms every step of the way.
Photography by: COURTESY OF BRAND; COURTESY OF BRAND; COURTESY OF BRAND; GOLDEN COAST WEDDING PLANNING, PHOTOGRAPHED AT STONE PINE ESTATE; COURTESY OF BRAND; FRANCO UOMO AND LA DONA ATELIER PHOTOS BY NADEEN SPARKS PHOTO
