Luke Janklow and Xela Mandel's Turks and Caicos Wedding
Photo: Abby Ross and Lauren Ross1/21We got married in Turks Caicos and wanted the aesthetic to feel simple and elegant.
Photo: Abby Ross and Lauren Ross2/21Our wedding was on the same beach where Luke proposed. This was my mother, Cydney Mandel’s wedding dress—now my wedding dress. It was designed by Cydney and Barbara Berliner (my grandmother who was at our wedding in spirit) 48 years ago and made at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills. And, it fit—no alterations necessary!
Photo: Abby Ross and Lauren Ross3/21My engagement ring was made by JAR in Paris. Luke knew I wanted a JAR engagement ring so he cold emailed jeweler Joel Rosenthal, and they struck up a conversation and he ultimately designed this stunning ring for me.
Photo: Abby Ross and Lauren Ross4/21Here I am putting on my dress with my close friend Simone Harouche and brother Flash Mandel looking on.
Photo: Abby Ross and Lauren Ross5/21Luke reading a special note from me moments before the ceremony.