Weddings

Travel

17 Most Unforgettable Wedding Venues in the West

The most stunning backdrops for saying “I Do,” from Alaska to California

May 30, 2017

July 13, 2018

Weddings

11 Gorgeous Intimate Wedding Venues

Your guest list is on the smaller side, but you still want an unforgettable locale? These intimate wedding venues fit the bill

October 22, 2018

January 8, 2019

Weddings

10 Unusual Wedding Venues in the West

Let your personality shine through with a wedding venue that matches your style and adds authenticity to your celebration

July 17, 2018

August 30, 2019

Weddings

8 Wedding Venues with Jaw-Dropping Views

From snow-capped mountains to tropical waters, these outdoor wedding venues situated in nature add romance and rugged beauty to your nuptials

July 12, 2018

March 11, 2019

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Wellness

Announcing the 2026 Sunset Wellness & Beauty Awards

We’re celebrating the very best in wellness and beauty across the West and beyond.

June 18, 2025

June 17, 2025

Exterior Sonoma Retreat by Regan Baker Design

Decorating & Design

Inside Two Brewers’ Peaceful, Eco-Friendly Retreat in Sonoma County

It’s an idyllic property that blends into its surroundings.

June 18, 2025

Culture

This Outrageously Pretty Purple Tile Is Actually Made Out of Sea Urchins

A Berkeley-based company is crafting materials that will help save California kelp forests.

June 17, 2025

Outdoor Adventure

He Survived a Shark Attack. Here’s Why He Wants to Protect Them.

After surviving a shark attack as a teenager, Kauai-based photographer Mike Coots dedicated his life to protecting the very creatures that changed his forever.

June 17, 2025

June 16, 2025

Weddings

10 Surefire Wedding Color Palettes

Your color palette should complement the theme and style of your wedding. We rounded up some of the most popular color schemes to inspire your big day

June 15, 2018

July 30, 2018

Money

How to Have a Gorgeous Wedding Without Going over Budget

Your wedding may be your most special day, but if you’re not careful enough it may turn into your bank account’s worst nightmare. Here’s how to keep your wedding budget in check

June 14, 2018

July 23, 2019

Parties & Menus

12 Show-Stopping Wedding Cakes Almost Too Pretty to Slice

Your wedding cake takes center stage during your reception, so opt for something bold and extraordinary that will wow your guests

May 22, 2018

May 6, 2021

Weddings

10 Unique Wedding Favor Ideas Your Guests Will Love

Send off your guests with a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind wedding favor that shows your appreciation and reminds them of your most special day

April 23, 2018

May 15, 2018

Weddings

13 Whimsical Ideas for a Fairy-Tale Forest Wedding

Lush foliage, mosses, twinkling lights…a forest-themed wedding could transport you and your guests to an unforgettable, magical world

November 21, 2017

February 25, 2019

Weddings

12 Beautiful Ideas for a Beach-Theme Wedding

Here’s how to pull off an unforgettable beach wedding with advice from industry experts

November 7, 2017

Weddings

11 Beautiful Decor Ideas for Your Desert Wedding

Desert-themed weddings are so effortlessly chic—an elegant mix of natural elements and textures that give off a boho vibe. We spoke to several wedding planners and asked them to share with us their best tips on throwing an unforgettable fête under the stars

November 29, 2017

Weddings

13 Ways to Throw the Mountain Wedding of Your Dreams

Décor inspiration for a high-altitude event

November 13, 2017

June 26, 2019

Weddings

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