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Exquisite Weddings is published twice a year by San Diego Magazine in April and October. Distributed throughout Southern California, Exquisite Weddings is the ultimate guide for newly engaged couples in the earliest stages of planning.

Each issue of Exquisite Weddings is full of inspiring content, real weddings, advice from wedding industry experts and resources on how to plan the biggest day of your life. We cover it all with a fresh perspective and a modern twist.

Behind every issue of Exquisite Weddings is a passionate creative team that loves all things weddings. We work with the best local vendors to uncover the most unique sources for decor, incredible venues and ceremony sites and the latest fashions and accessories. In the process, we manage to have a decent amount of fun too. Read on to learn more about what keeps each of us inspired!

Meet the BrideSuite Team
The team bringing you the Daily Inspiration Blog, by Exquisite Weddings Magazine

Jennifer Rea, Associate Publisher

On payday, I splurge at Bloomingdales.
During deadline, I snack on Skittles.
I’d swoon over a bouquet of peonies.
The wedding flick I can watch 100 times is Bride Wars.
If I were getting married, I’d wear a dress by Nicole Miller.
I’d hide in someone’s suitcase to go to San Sebastian, Spain.
The text I send too often is OMW, running 5 minutes late.
After a long photo shoot, hand me a glass of champagne.

Email jrea@sandiegomagazine.com | Twitter @sandiegojenrea

Laurie Nicoud, Creative Director

On payday, I splurge at Kate Spade, Nordstrom, Anthropologie.
During deadline, I snack on white cheddar cheez-its.
I’d swoon over a bouquet of ranunculus.
The wedding flick I can watch 100 times is 27 Dresses.
If I were getting married, I’d wear a a short dress from Ivy & Aster.
I’d hide in someone’s suitcase to go to Bora Bora.
The text I send too often is “I’m still at work”.
After a long photo shoot, hand me a cadillac margarita.

Email laurie@sandiegomagazine.com | Twitter @laurienicoud

Gloria Tebelman, Senior Designer

On payday, I splurge on a vacation.
During deadline, I snack on jelly beans, cookies, peanut butter.
I’d swoon over a bouquet of white lilies.
The wedding flick I can watch 100 times is My Best friend’s Wedding.
If I were getting married, I’d wear a dress by Justin Hjelm.
I’d hide in someone’s suitcase to go to New York City!
 The text I send too often is happy hour?
After a long photo shoot, hand me a glass of sangria, por favor.

Email gloriat@sandiegomagazine.com | Twitter @gloriasdmag

Jessica Delee, Assistant

On payday, I splurge at Norstrom Rack, Flashbacks.
During deadline, I snack on dark chocolate.
I’d swoon over a bouquet of sunflowers.
The wedding flick I can watch 100 times is The Notebook.
If I were getting married, I’d wear a vintage find from a local re-sale shop.
I’d hide in someone’s suitcase to go to Europe.
The text I send too often is “omw”.
After a long photo shoot, hand me a BIG FAT glass of red wine.

Email jessicad@sandiegomagazine.com | Twitter @jessicaroserags

Erin Meanley, Senior Editor

On payday, I splurge at Barneys Co-Op.
During deadline, I snack on salty chips and anything chocolate.
I’d swoon over a bouquet of peonies.
The wedding flick I can watch 100 times is The Wedding Date (just b/c of Dermot Mulroney).
If I were getting married, I’d wear a dress by Giambattista Valli.
I’d hide in someone’s suitcase to go to Italia!
 The text I send too often is “Running late! My bad!”
After a long photo shoot, hand me a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Email meanley@sandiegomagazine.com | Twitter @emeanley