Blogging on all things Southern California weddings and elopements!
Our brides’ high vibe, icon energy, modern wedding day along the Santa Barbara coast
Our brides, Emma and Ivy, chose such a fun, carefree, and modern wedding day design style and we could not be more obsessed with every detail. The cozy/perfect-weather morning was spent getting hair and makeup ready at El Encanto, overlooking the Santa Barbara coastline. Their hair and makeup visions were unique while both encompassing our signature natural, minimal, and effortless feel.
Tropical Elegance in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, Destination Wedding Weekend
A destination wedding WEEKEND in Zihuatanejo, Mexico… sounds like a complete dream, right?!! Sierra and Christopher made this their reality, with the help of their destination wedding planner, Jennifer Jaimes. The couple chose Casa Angelina, a villa in the Zihuatanejo Bay, as their breathtaking venue. Celina, from our team, flew out from LA for hair and makeup and created the most stunning looks for Sierra and her bridal party during the weekend. From a fun and colorful welcome party look to the wedding day modern and chic style, every detail was executed and fit together beautifully. Amanda Gillian, the couple’s photographer, also flew in from LA to capture the wedding weekend and the film shots are just always a fave!!!
Wedding photographer and Magic Castle magician host garden party wedding
My friend, and fellow wedding vendor, Vanessa Todd, is an incredible wedding photographer based in LA. After she fell in love with Mark, a magician from the Magic Castle, they knew they wanted their wedding to feel like them and be really intentional with tons of personal DIY elements included.
Manifestation coach, founder, and podcast host, Andi, plans intentional and intimate wedding in Malibu, CA
Founder, author, and podcast host, Andi Eaton Alleman, wanted her wedding day to feel intimate and intentional. She and her husband got ready the morning of the wedding at Neil Young’s Topanga Canyon home. The ceremony was oceanside at the iconic Malibu setting, Point Dume, followed by a dinner under the trees at The Inn of the Seventh Ray in Topanga Canyon.
Joshua Tree elopement at the Rock Reach House
The bride explained her vision for her bridal hair and makeup look, wanting something soft, whispy, and romantic for hair. She wanted her hair to feel very classic, but casual. With a dewy, and natural makeup look. It paired perfectly with her ivory dress from Reformation. Photographers, The Hendrys, created an artful and thoughtfully curated gallery to look back on.
Planning a personal elopement that resonates with you as a couple
The decision to get ready together can be a powerful way to cultivate the love and connection that the wedding day represents. By choosing to spend those precious moments together, couples can create a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere, easing the nerves that often accompany the big day. It also provides the opportunity to create lasting memories, as you share in the laughter, anticipation, and joy of preparing for your lifetime commitment to one another.
Bride and groom flew across the world to elope at the Sheats—Goldstein Residence in Beverly Hills, CA
Our Austrailian bride, Cassie, had an impeccable vision for her intimate elopement. As a stylist and art director, she knew she wanted a jaw dropping venue and was willing to travel across the world to Beverly Hills for it. The couple chose the iconic Sheats–Goldstein Residence to be their destination venue. It was designed by architect John Lautner in the 60’s, and the ART that was created by the couple’s photographer Rachel Artime… just wow!!!
Astrologist uses astrology to plan their wedding… you could say the stars aligned
Working with this bride and groom was a complete dream! Not only are they the sweetest and kindest couple, their story and how they approached the wedding planning process was completely unique. The bride (an Aries) and the groom (a Cancer) used astrology to chart the perfect wedding day for them. Their dream venue was Catalina View Gardens, along the coast of Palos Verdes, CA. Considering the groom is an astrologist and he is an expert, they then used Electional Astrology to plan out the timing of the wedding day events.
Modern NYC couple’s destination wedding at 1920’s venue, The Ebell of Long Beach
Our bride and groom, who live in New York City, chose to host their wedding at The Ebell of Long Beach, which is timeless and has a 1920’s vibe. Their wedding photographer, Amanda Gillian, did such an absolutely stunning job capturing the candid and sweet moments.