California Wedding Day
inspiring couples with the
VERY BEST Iron Diamond is the premier source for wedding trends, ideas, and inspiration. As the state’s leading wedding planning resource, we connect professionals with engaged couples through high-impact print, digital placements and events delivering luxe branding to your target audience.
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The Power of
Brand Development. Brand Recognition. Brand Association. Brand Confidence. Showcase your work and explore editorial integration possibilities in our high-quality visual magazine to a targeted audience. With opportunities for cross-platform exposure and collaboration, each article is aligned with our brand and prestige. Offering an extensive shelf life, each issue is on newsstands for six months and is available digitally on our website for years to come.
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editorial CONTENT FASHION Trend-setting editorials featuring the latest in wedding day fashion.
BEAUTY Advice, product recommendations and fresh hair and makeup ideas to ensure a pictureperfect look for the big day.
REAL WEDDINGS Diverse local love stories from across the state featuring cutting-edge concepts and sentimental stories.
TRENDS From catering inventions and creative confections to bachelorette party ideas and paper goods, these unique ideas set the scene for upcoming wedding seasons.
DESIGN & DÉCOR Ceremony setups, floral arrangements, escort card displays and beyond, these creative stories offer unmatched inspiration for engaged couples.
AISLE FILE News, notes and trends for the nearlywed.
UNVEILED Bold, innovative design schemes that ignite couples’ creativity and conjure visions for their own celebration.
SUBMIT YOUR REAL WEDDINGS + STYLE SHOOTS Photography: JEN RODRIGUEZ PHOTOGR APHY MEDIA KIT 2026-2027 |
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magazine
DISTRIBUTION PUBLICATION Targeted Audience • Brand Alignment and Prestige High-Quality Visual Presentation • Extended Shelf Life Cross-Platform Opportunities • Editorial Integration Possibilities
DISTRIBUTION A complimentary copy of the magazine is mailed to all attendees of weddings shows we are partnered with. The Fall/ Winter issue is distributed on the annual Wedding MBA conference in Las Vegas.
Every registered engaged couple launching their wedding website on californiaweddingday.com receives a mailed complimentary copy of the magazine. All members are encouraged to gift the current issue to recently booked couples and/or at their private events, tours and meetings.
PUBLISHED DIGITALLY Our publications are available to view publicly via ISSUU and on our website, californiaweddingday.com All advertisements are linked directly to your website or wedding professional profile and all articles are linked to our website as well.
Annual Circulation
30K
California Newsstands
13K Photography: MICHELLE TERRIS
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THE ESSENTIALS GUIDE Feature your business as a top-tier wedding professional in our exclusive essentials department in the magazine. In each issue, our wedding professionals are always at our audience’s fingertips.
1/6 LISTING Description of your business ∙ Website, phone number, and social handle ∙ High quality photo ∙ See additional spec sheet
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DRAPING BY KIM 805.674.5243 | drapingbykim.com @draping_bykim Meet Kim, the magical force behind Draping by Kim. If you want to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences, look no further. Draping by Kim has proudly served the Central Coast for over 14 years, striving for perfect service—from the quality of our fabric to the sparkle of our chandeliers. Kim brings you peace of mind with her blend of education and hands-on experience in every project. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (go Mustangs!) and a floral design degree from the Floral Design Institute and is a certified Accredited Draping Event Designer through the Institute of Wedding and Event Design. With beautifully draped fabric, Kim’s team can transform a space by softening its ambiance, elevating the atmosphere, or concealing areas you’d prefer guests not to notice. Whatever your vision, draping can bring it to life. Embracing the current trend of nonconforming, asymmetrical, sculptural draping techniques, Kim’s crew has been mastering this style for the past year, establishing themselves as authorities in luxury fabric installations.
THE DESERT WHITE HOUSE 80125 Ave 49 Indio, CA 92201 877.920.0952 | desertwhitehouse.com @desert.whitehouse The Desert White House now hosting bespoke events at our iconic, private 2-acre hilltop estate located less than a mile from the Polo Fields. The estate was designed by the late Walter S. White with a Parabolic Roof designed to outstretch like praying hands. It features stunning Santa Rosa Mountains panoramic views, large pool, spa, a putting green and multiple fire pits. commercial- size mixology and culinary service bar. It’s truly a Hollywood style retreat! For the most discretionary guest, one can enjoy an entire weekend for your wedding or event. You can stay, play, and celebrate surrounded by friends and family with 6 bedrooms (sleeping 12).
AM EN ITIES + DE TAILS SE T T I N G
Historic, Modern/Urban
T Y PE O F E V EN TS H OST ED Weddings, Corporate + Brand Launch
C A PAC I T Y 125
C AT ERI N G Preferred Catering List
BA R SERV I C E Preferred List
PA R KI N G Valet
SLO TOWN STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY
BRETT MUNOZ PHOTOGRAPHY
When you want that “cherry on top” to pull your whole design together, think of Draping by Kim—where elegance meets expertise.
DE TAILS SERV I C ES
Draping & Lighting
MEGAN WELKER PHOTOGRAPHY
JEN RODRIGUEZ PHOTOGRAPHY
ESTA B L I SH ED I N 2007
SERV I C E A R E A S Central Coast
E X PERT T I P Trust your professional vendors, especially your wedding and event planners. Inspiration photos are key! They help not only you imagine your beautiful wedding or event, but they help your vendors put your inspiration into reality! NATALIE BRAY PHOTOGRAPHY
FULL-PAGE VENUE TOUR Longer description of your business ∙ Business address Phone number and website ∙ Relevant venue details Additional high quality photos See additional spec sheet
FULL-PAGE WEDDING PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Longer description of your business ∙ Business address Phone number and website ∙ Expert Tip Additional high quality photos See additional spec sheet
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calendar 2027
SPRING / SUMMER 2027 AD CLOSE: 9/4/2026 MATERIALS DUE: 9/18/2026 NEWSSTAND DATE: December 2026
FALL / WINTER 2027 AD CLOSE: 2/19/2027 MATERIALS DUE: 3/5/2027 NEWSSTAND DATE: May 2027
**Dates are subject to change** Photography: MICHELLE TERRIS MEDIA KIT 2026-2027 |
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CALIFORNIAWEDDINGDAY.COM California Wedding Day is the region’s premier wedding magazine, connecting engaged couples to the best wedding professionals across the state since 2002. Our print issues are published twice a year. Our website is updated daily to ease the wedding planning process, offer beautiful inspiration, showcase the hottest trends in fashion, beauty and more.
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Photography: BYC PHOTOGR APHY MEDIA KIT 2026-2027 |
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digital OFFERINGS
Wedding Professional Profile Engaged couples interact with our brand across multiple media platforms. From venues and florists, to cakes and dresses - your business information is valuable and necessary to any newly engaged couple researching for their perfect wedding day.
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Spotlight Article Sponsored content is an editorial article written by you or by us on a topic related to your business, but not directly about your business. The article is sourced by your business and includes photo(s)/video reflecting your business.
Leaderboard Ad Average Monthly Visitors 20k Your ad will run on our site for 3-12 months
Social Media “Pilot Episode with Andrew Vick” Wedding Day Podcast
Wedding Day Podcast
Our social networks relay the most current trends and ideas daily, standing strong as our market’s leading influencer. “Pilot Episode with Andrew Vick” Wedding Day Podcast
Enewsletter Monthly Enewsletter Subscribers 23k This enewsletter allows advertisers the chance to be featured in high-impact branding units alongside our content, reaching couples directly through their inbox.
The Wedding Day Podcast is an intimate and unique way to get your brand in the ears and minds of a highly targeted and engaged wedding audience. Our goal is to discuss the most pressing educational topics from planning tips to cutting-edge ideas to help engaged couples plan the perfect wedding.
Custom Dedicated Eblasts Custom Dedicated Eblast Subscribers 23k Targeted email marketing will deliver your customized message directly to our readers. MEDIA KIT 2026-2027 |
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Photography: LUCAS ROSSI PHOTOGR APHY
by the
NUMBERS Annual Circulation
30K
California Newsstands
13K
Average Monthly Visitors
7K
23K
Custom Eblast Subscribers
23K
20K
Pinterest Followers
Monthly Enewsletter Subscribers
Instagram Followers
45K
Facebook Followers
8K
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JOIN THE FUN! THE WEDDING INDUSTRY THRIVES ON CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY AMONG LIKE-MINDED PROFESSIONALS. WE ARE THE PREMIER PLATFORM FOR TOP-TIER WEDDING PROS, TRENDSETTERS AND LEADERS IN THE WEDDING MARKET.
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Working with California Wedding Day isn’t about chasing leads—it’s about building meaningful, creative partnerships. The publishing and editorial team actively collaborates with you to create strategic opportunities through styled shoots and curated events. But the real value lies in the collaboration: having a partner who supports and connects you with others to help grow your business in inspired, lasting ways. We are looking forward to continuing our partnership for years to come. —Emma, Leta Verbana
Become a member and receive these great perks!
M E M B E R
Exclusive benefits of becoming a member with California Wedding Day • Receive sponsor / partnership support for internal wedding related events (for example, listing your events on our website) • Showcase your events on our website and be featured in upcoming enewsletters • Invited to attend brand events within the year • Added into the rotation of Member Monday on our social media platforms • Receive complimentary copies of the magazine to hand out to newly engaged couples on tours or at private meetings • Opportunity to be considered as a featured guest on Wedding Day Podcast • Yearly membership badge for marketing promotional materials • Opportunities to be considered for sponsorships, features and highlights in print, online and at our events • Exclusive Venue Tour day for member venues to welcome attendees to their space. • Discounted Tickets to attend Wedding MBA! • Discounted Tickets to attended Iron Diamond’s Annual Event in Las Vegas during Wedding MBA week. Photography: SHEFF PRODUCTION MEDIA KIT 2026-2027 |
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contact us SONJA BABICH | OWNER + CEO SONJAB@IRONDIAMONDMEDIA.COM SONJA_IRONDIAMOND