The Knot California

ask the knot squad

THE CREW

CARLEY RONEY

Cofounder, The Knot

BRITTNY DRYE

Founder and editor in chief, Love Inc. Mag

MARY CHATMAN

CEO and editor in chief, Black Bride

SHAWNA GOHEL

Founder and editor in chief, Maharani Weddings

MARK INGRAM

Owner and creative director, Mark Ingram Atelier

BRITTANY LO

CEO and founder, Beautini

HARMONY WALTON

Founder, Jet Fete and The Bridal Bar

STYLE

I’m not ready to commit to invitations, but I want to send out my save-the-dates. Do they have to match?

Not at all. It’s important to think about the big picture, but not if it stresses you out (and takes the fun out of planning). Lots of couples send out

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Knot California

The Knot California1 min read
Madi + Jordan
Having met while at Cal Poly, Madi Ventura and Jordan Hines (both 25 and students) brought their college friends back to San Luis Obispo for their wedding at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard. “We wanted it to be a big party, so our overall theme was fun,”
The Knot California7 min read
Editor Test Drive
AS A BEAUTY EDITOR AT THE KNOT, I'll try anything once. Sometimes this is a super perk (hello, fancy facials). Sometimes it’s risky, like the time I went in for trendy highlights and came out a peroxide blonde. For better or for worse, I’ve tested (a
The Knot California1 min read
Allie + Alex
Allie Seiler (29 and an artist) and Alex Speiser (28 and a businessman) aimed to create a warm, inviting atmosphere at their autumn wedding. Soft lighting, muted fall colors and local foliage set the scene, but it was their ceremony that completed th

Related Books & Audiobooks