When I meet Mina Newman, executive chef of Japanese-Peruvian restaurant Sen Sakana and in-house caterer at New York City's Edison Ballroom–not to mention the winner of the reality television show Chopped in 2009–she gives me a strong, firm handshake. This is the ... More

If you consciously remove your engagement ring (or fine jewelry in general) every time you apply lotion, wash dishes, shower, or even sleep–we applaud you. While we all may strive to practice that behavior, it isn’t always the reality. The more you do with your ring on can directly ... More

After choosing the date and venue for your wedding, the dress typically comes next. The idea of stepping inside a massive bridal store with all of your bridesmaids and having to try on dress after dress while the sales associate seems distracted by other brides that came by ... More

Beach weddings can present quite a number of challenges. Which shoes do you wear? Is it a destination wedding? How will the pictures turn out? To execute the perfect beachfront ceremony, in the most luxe way possible, the experts at Balboa Bay Resort, the ... More

When choosing your wedding day menu, besides finances and number of attendees, the question in play lies in whether you cater your cuisine to your guests’ preferences or your own. It’s difficult to satisfy all of the tastes in the room but that doesn’t mean a couple should sacrifice their ... More

As times change so do the customary wedding traditions kept by past generations. Though the old school practices might not necessarily fit your style, there are guidelines to follow that will never go out of fashion. Whether you’re deciding how much money to gift the happy couple or choosing what kind ... More

When asked what Yifat Oren’s favorite wedding she has ever planned was, Oren fell silent. The concept that eventually came to mind was memorable collaborations. As a tastemaker in the luxury events industry and founder of Oren Co, one of the world’s leading firms, you’d think she ... More