Rebecca & Andrew

September 1

Los Angeles, California

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Q & A with the Bride:

1. What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

One thing we were sure of is that we wanted a classic, timeless wedding without being too traditional. Since that broad description could be interpreted in many ways, we knew our venue would truly dictate the style of the occasion. Immediately after visiting the Oviatt Penthouse, we knew this was the perfect location for our wedding.  Aside from the striking art deco elements, ornate lalique windows and the dramatic skyline view all around us, we loved that it allowed us show off our city at its finest.

2. Which three details were your favorites?

1. I adored our art deco-inspired stationary that we had printed in the cobalt blue and yellow hues we chose as our wedding colors.  We used this design for everything (menus, signage, place cards, favor tags and even cocktail napkins). 

2. My chic Romona Keveza Dress that I customized by adding a touch of sparkle. 

3. The skyline view. 

3. Give us the one moment from your wedding that you can’t stop thinking about.

The look on my groom’s face as I made my way down the aisle.  I’ve never seen such a beautiful thing as the pure joy and happiness on his face! The peaceful, but very excited feeling that I felt throughout the day.  Our day was truly perfect, no wedding drama or stress.  Everything just felt right.

Liz & Ryan

October 20

Cleveland, Georgia

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Q & A with the Bride:

1. What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

The scenery/setting itself is breathtaking. It’s the most magical place. We fell in love from the second we drove through the gates and saw the pasture.

2. Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?

1. The personal touches Ryan and I put into it. We were inspired by Pinterest to make several things that really made our wedding special. (favors, signs, pictures, etc.)
2. Our cake topper! It was my gift to Ryan and featured our two dogs. He was shocked, and it was perfect.
3. The band we hired, The Geeks! They were amazing, and thanks to them, everyone had the best time.

3. If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?

Plan your wedding together and really enjoy it. Remember it is your day, not anyone else’s. We paid for our whole wedding (hence, the long engagement), so we didn’t include anyone else in the planning or ask for any opinions along the way, and it really helped make the process less stressful and fun. The day was really about us and was exactly what we wanted.

4. Give us the one moment from your wedding that you cannot stop thinking about.

For me, it was riding up in the carriage while the bell was ringing, everyone turning and looking at me. I was already holding back tears when I looked to the end of the aisle and saw Ryan, who was also choked up. It was an incredible moment. Just as special to Ryan and I both was the father/daughter dance I shared with my dad, who is paralyzed. He was paralyzed four and a half years ago, so that moment really meant a lot to us. There wasn’t a dry eye during that dance, and I will forever cherish it.

Katie & Nick 

August 4

Long Beach, California 

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Q & A with the Bride:

1. What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

I knew my venue was the one because it was the perfect combination of everything we were looking for. The Long Beach Museum of Art was the only venue we looked at, and we instantly fell in love with it. We wanted a unique outdoor location, and the museum offered a beautiful ocean view, cool modern sculptures and a hint of a vintage feel from the brick buildings.

2. Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?

1. The gorgeous flowers! I loved the texture, colors and the lemons that were incorporated into our centerpieces. They just felt so fun and whimsical.

2. We had a hand-painted wedding cake that featured words that were meaningful to our relationship. The cake was beautiful, but it was even more special to us because of the personal touches we got to put on it.

3. I liked the paper goods and DIY decorations because I was able to be creative with them, plus my family helped me out a lot in creating everything. It was great to work as a team with them.

3. Give us the one moment from your wedding that you cannot stop thinking about.

I think walking down the aisle was the most memorable moment of my wedding day. It was so surreal to step out and see all of our family and friends there as well as the decor and details that I had been obsessing over for months. I was happy to be able to walk down the aisle with my dad, and it was emotional to see my husband crying when he saw me.