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The stage for the ceremony was set by Seed Floral, including a sprawling pave’ floral fence installation, a lush petal carpet, and the most decadent ceremony arbor. As the ceremony took place, we all cried. I mean every last one of us, even the sound crew.
The bridal party dashed up the grand staircase and guests followed soon after. Aromatic bundles of local herbs and blooms adorned each place setting at the stunning vineyard tables provided by Archive Vintage Rentals.
As the sun set over the Santa Monica Mountains and lush pastels painted the sky, the couple took to the dance floor and of course Reel Life Pictures didn’t miss a minute. Champagne flowed, as did the evening, and guests began to unwind as the dance floor tempted them inside. Night Owl Productions opened the floor, sliding with ease from funk tunes to classics. As folks felt the need to rest their dancing shoes, Archive Rental’s stunning lounge space provided the perfect location. Coupled with a whisky bar and a hand rolled cigar station, it was a gentleman’s haven. As the party continued, Dart DJ took over, spinning tunes the couple fell in love over during many of their trips to Coachella.
And all the while, Christina & Tyrone wanted nothing more than to know they were providing their guests with a once in a lifetime experience. To this day, we still hear about their amazing celebration and how it had paved the way for weddings to come.
//VENDORS//
Venue // Malibu Rocky Oaks
Photography // onelove photography
Videography // Real Life Pictures
Cake // Sweet Lady Jane
Caterer // Eco Caterers
Florist // Seed Floral
DJ // Dart DJ
Ceremony Musicians // Clara Ward Singers
Rentals // Archive Rentals
Cigar Rolls // El Cantito Cigar Co.
Hair // Joseph Chase
Makeup // Seana Breh Gorlick
Lighting // The Lighter Side
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#WeddingHashtags
– Candids: A guest may capture a great candid moment of you or your other guests that the photographer may have missed!
– Different Angles: You’ll get to see your wedding through someone else’s eyes and from different parts of the room. Imagine your kiss at the altar captures from several different angles at once!
– Photos of Individuals: Your photographer won’t have time to take a posed photo of every lovely guest at your wedding, but Instagram users will!
– Behind The Scenes: You, your bridal party, or your vendors can tease guests with photos before the wedding! (Just make sure someone doesn’t reveal the bride!)
//1// Create a Hashtag: You don’t want a hashtag that another couple has already used, or else your photos will get jumbled into one feed. Check whatever hashtag you choose on your favorite social media apps to be sure no one has used it before. You want to be sure that your hashtag isn’t too long, so your guests can remember it. If you’re having trouble finding the perfect hashtag, try using the WeddingWire Hashtag Generator. #OMGThankYouWeddingWire //2// Promote the Hashtag: You want to be sure that your guests notice your hashtag and are encouraged to use it! Let’s see some awesome ways to promote your hashtag:
//Concept Photography//Stephie Hicks Photography//
//Olive Photography//Rebecca Arthurs Photography//
Wedding Dress Shopping Guide
9-12 Months Before “I Do” Get your creative juices flowing! Start by flipping through magazines and reading wedding blogs to find styles you love! Start a Pinterest board or tear out pictures to begin collecting your thoughts. Remember, don’t be too close minded when it comes to shape and style!
6-9 Months Before “I Do” Schedule your appointments! It often takes about 6 months to order a designer gown (without any custom changes)–so it’s time to start shopping! Give yourself plenty of time to order so your selection doesn’t become limited. When choosing what shops to go to–do your research! Take a look at Yelp! reviews and also consider boutiques where friends or family have purchased. You may need to call around to see if the stores carry the styles you are interested in. Don’t forget to be open and honest with your consultant (you won’t hurt their feelings if you don’t like a dress) that way they can help better assist you in finding your perfect gown!
4-6 Months Before “I Do” It’s time to pull the trigger! Now that you’ve shopped around and narrowed your choices it’s time to “say yes to the dress.” Don’t let the opinion of others sway your decision as it’s going to be YOU walking down the aisle not your entourage. Once the decision is made–you can celebrate ( I advise a nice glass of champagne). Now you can turn your attention to what your bridesmaids will wear. If you are letting them chose the style, make sure to give them a deadline!
2 Months Before “I Do” Your beautiful gown should have arrived! It will be an exciting process to finally see the dress in your size and start the alterations process. A bulk of the alterations will take place at the first fitting, which is why most salons require you to bring your shoes and undergarments. This way they can get started making sure it fits like a glove! Expect to have anywhere from 1-3 fittings prior to your big day.
Happy Shopping! XO
Halley
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WINK! is a full service wedding planning & design firm based in Los Angeles, California. We want to bring your dream to life! From curating custom design elements to selecting top-tier vendors, we cover every detail so you don't have to! A WINK! affair is a masterpiece that's uniquely you, leaving your guests craving more even as the last song fades. Sound like we're onto something? Yes, I think we will get along famously.
