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Roberto & Alyson // Elegant wedding at Estate on Second

In the morning my bridesmaids came over early to start getting ready and I got my makeup done and my mom did my hair. My mom did my hair for my entire childhood so It was a sentimental moment for me for her to do my hair for my wedding day. After getting ready we got to the venue and everything was already looking beautiful. I had not yet seen what the flowers were going to look like and I absolutely loved the arch. Davida really made my flower dreams come true and the flowers looked better than I could have imagined. It was fun taking pictures with my mom and finishing getting ready! Then we went to the first look and I was so relieved to actually see Roberto. I’m glad you convinced us to do a first look because it eased a lot of my stress. The ceremony was nice, Rev. Sarah really understood us as a couple which made it personal. One of the funniest moments of my day was my twin sister sweeping the floor before we jumped the broom. It was good to laugh! The reception was soo much fun! Even though I totally forgot all of the dance moves for our first dance it was still really fun and not as embarrassing as I thought it would be. Another highlight of my night was doing a soul train line because both of our families came together to dance and everyone had a good time.

The venue and the flowers really brought my vision together. Luckily Estate on Second is so pretty we didn’t have to do much decorating! I did all of the signage and calligraphy myself and then the flowers tied everything together.

My advice for brides and grooms is not to wait until the last minute! I was up organizing everything and making signs the night before the wedding. Save yourself the stress and do it before! Also communicate with your partner and your family/friends! There are people who want to help you, you don’t have to figure everything out by yourself.

Venue: Estate on Second http://estateonsecond.com/
Coordinator: Lauren Galla-Rini, https://popthechampagneevents.com/
Photographer: Sun & Sparrow, www.sunandsparrow.com

Florals: Davida Buggs, https://www.flowersbyladybuggs.com/
Invitations & Calligraphy: Alyson https://www.alysonnailahdesigns.com/
Caterer: Jays Catering @jayscatering http://www.jayscatering.com/

DJ: On the go DJ Pro: https://www.onthegodjpro.com/

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Wedding Gown Maker: David Tutera https://davidtutera.com/
Wedding Gown Boutique: Say I Do Bridals https://sayidobridals.com/
Makeup: Amber, D. Rosa Makeup Artistry
Bride Shoes: Badgley Mischka

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Groom and groomsmen Suit: 3 day suit broker http://3daysuitbroker.com/

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Miles & Rini // Garden inspired wedding at the Hacienda in Santa Ana

When the time came for us to start planning our wedding, we knew that we wanted our décor to be soft and romantic. Slowly but surely, the little things began to come together. Like many couples, we embraced DIY projects and had a blast with them. We built, painted, drew, hand wrote, and designed as much as we possibly could. Not only is DIYing an obvious money-saver, but it allowed us to have a customized wedding day that was unique to our personal style as a couple. That was really our goal from the start, and when we walked into the venue on the big day, we knew we nailed it. Seeing your vision come together is such an amazing feeling, and we were so pleased with all the small details!

But there is no greater feeling than marrying the person that you love. During our ceremony, it truly felt as if we were the only people in the world. Staring into each other’s eyes and sharing our vows was surreal and overwhelming. We rubbed each other’s hands and smiled proudly the entire time. It rained all morning, and it was very humid all evening. We quickly got off schedule, and our champagne coupes broke and never made it onto our table. The father-of-the-groom had a huge cut on his head, and the bottom of my dress got dirty and ripped. The cake was served too late, and one of our flower girls jumped into a huge puddle. So many things did not go the way that we had planned. And yet, none of it mattered. Everything melted away except for the two of us. It may not have been the perfect day that we expected, but it was certainly perfect for us.

Future brides—don’t sweat the small stuff. You’re getting married, and a few hiccups in your day couldn’t possibly ruin the beauty of that. Just grab your groom’s hand and look at his smile. Everything else is just a bonus.

Vendors:

-Hotel: Hotel Menage www.hotelmenage.com

-Venue: The Hacienda http://tivoliterrace.com/wedding-packages/about-us-the-hacienda/

-Hair and Makeup by Cheryl Nacario http://www.cherylnacario.com

-Photography by Sun & Sparrow

-Videography by Vantage Point Productions http://vantagepointcustomfilms.com

-Coordinated by In Love Events https://www.facebook.com/InLoveEvents

-DJ: Showcase DJ (Steve) http://showcasedj.com

-Flowers by Flower Allie http://www.flowerallieweddings.com

-Wedding Cake by Tasteful Cakes http://tastefulcakes.com

-Flip Books by Pink Shutter https://pinkshutter.com

-Silhouettes by Sylhouettes by Sylvia https://www.facebook.com/sylhouettesbysylvia

-Ceremony Music by Zacc West (friend of the couple) http://www.zaccwest.com

-Bridal Gown by Allure purchased at La Soie Bridal

-Bridesmaids’ Gowns by The Dessy Group

-Bridal Shoes by Betsey Johnson

-Groom’s Suit and Groomsmen’s Tuxedos purchased at Friar Tux Shop

-Cake Topper by CozyMilArt on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyMilArt

-Invitations by Smitten on Paper http://smittenonpaper.com

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Mike & Angelica // Romantic Hurst Ranch Wedding

FROM THE GROOM // From the start, Angelica and I both shared a love for traveling. We had the opportunity to visit Taiwan during the first year of our relationship and since then have traveled together often. So when it came time to select a wedding theme, we both agreed that incorporating travel was a must. We also wanted every other aspect of the wedding to be representative of who we are and of what we love. Ultimately we planned a wedding that incorporated travel, pugs, and basketball.

When we began to look for venues we decided that we didn’t want an elegant sit-down dinner at a banquet hall and despite knowing that we would end up with 200+ guests, we wanted a venue that felt homey, welcoming, and intimate. Hurst Ranch fit the bill perfectly because it was simple and Bashful Butler, its sole caterer, offered a BBQ buffet menu that would make our wedding feel more like a backyard BBQ with family and friends.

Although we decided on the venue first, photography was the most important piece for us. It would capture the amazing memories from our wedding day and allow us to relive every moment for many years to come. We spoke to a few photographers, but after seeing Sun & Sparrow’s portfolio and meeting Tiffani for the first time, we knew that they were the ones we wanted to share our day with. Tiffani was caring, thoughtful, and genuine in our meetings. Also, as proven by our experience with them on our engagement shoot, she and Ellie were creative and great at coming up with shots that showcased our personalities and captured our emotions. Ellie and Tiffani were more than just our photographers, they helped with many aspects of our wedding and on many occasions brought up things that we never considered. We even found our DJ and Angelica’s hair and makeup stylist through them. We can’t thank them enough for all the amazing work they did.

For me, the most memorable moment about our wedding day was seeing Angelica walk down the aisle. It was the first time I saw her since the night before the wedding and more importantly it was the first time I saw her in her wedding dress. She truly looked like an angel and I knew that I was the luckiest man in the world.

My favorite part about being married now is that I get to call Angelica my wife. It just feels so right and it continues to make me smile every time I say it. I also think that I can speak for the both of us when I say that it’s amazing to have our weekends back. Too bad basketball season is over. Still, it is great to be able to go to the beach and go hiking on weekends with our pug Baron. We also have more time now to plan our next trip, our honeymoon in Maldives.

VENDORS // Venue and Caterer: Hurst Ranch & Bashful Butler // Dress: David’s Bridal // Jewelry: Mother of the Groom Gifts // Shoes: Nordstrom Enzo Angiolini // Headpiece: Hushed Commotion // Bridal Hair and Make-up: Cheryl Nacario // Bridesmaid Dresses: LA Fashion District // Groom/Groomsmen’s Suits: Macy’s Kenneth Cole Reaction // Groom/Groomsmen’s Ties: The Tie Bar // Floral: Mindy On // Day of Coordinator: With Love B // DJ: Ovation Entertainment // Cake: KG Bakery // Rentals (Chairs): Party On Rentals // Photo Booth: The Perfect PhotoBooth

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Roberto & Alyson // Elegant wedding at Estate on Second

Miles & Rini // Garden inspired wedding at the Hacienda in Santa Ana

Mike & Angelica // Romantic Hurst Ranch Wedding