Married Eric on September 21st, 2019
getting ready
The process of finding “the one”…
“Kinsley James is truly a diamond in the rough. My previous shopping experiences felt overwhelming with so many options, none of which felt right. Kinsley James not only has a perfectly curated collection of dresses, but the entire vibe of the store is designed so beautifully with a comfort level I didn't expect! The best part of Kinsley are the KJ Girls! All are kind, honest and incredibly helpful. From start to finish, my experience was exceptional.“
“I had always admired Liz Martinez' gowns and how effortlessly romantic they looked. When I tried on my dress, the first I tried on at KJLA, I immediately fell in love with how it made me feel; beautiful in a way that I had never felt before! I tried on a few more dresses after but could not stop thinking about my first. When I put it back on and added the veil, I knew it was "my one!" So much so that I had my MOH cancel my next appointment and finalize it right then and there!”
how did you know your husband was “the one”?
“Similarly to finding my dream wedding dress, he made me feel beautiful in a way that I had never felt before. He made me let go and become more authentically myself, flaws and all.“
the ceremony
where did your wedding #inspo come from?
“My venue! I got married at Hummingbird Nest Ranch, a beautiful outdoor property in the hills near Simi Valley. I wanted the design of my wedding to fit the already beautiful views.”
“At the end of the day, it's all about getting married to the love of your life. I knew that it was normal to be stressed during the process but I also knew it was all temporary. My day came, it was perfect, and the stresses that led up to it were all forgotten!”
Your favorite part?
“Every single part of that day is my favorite but outside of our beautiful ceremony, which my father-in-law officiated, and celebrating our love and pure happiness with family and friends at the reception, I really loved ending the night in a rental home on property with our best friends/bridal party. We were all slightly delirious and giddy and had the best time munching on Tommy's Burgers at 3 AM!”
the reception
vendors
Cigar Roller/Bar: @mihavanacigars
DJ/Musicians: @djinternationalofficial @cattusquartet
Magician: @majickstar
Dress: @kinsleyjamescouturebridal @lizmartinezbridal
Cocktail Hour Bar: @crystal_bartenders
Hair: @rimassalon
Makeup: @sev_a_na777_
Invitations: @shinewedding
Print-house: @axiomprintla
Live Painter: @eventpaintingbyagnes
Planner/Designer: @withaflairevents
Coordinator: @wishlovesthis
Venue: @hummingbirdnestevents
Photographer: @kriskan @arminmphoto
Videographer: @caitcutty
Florals: @stellabloomdesigns
Rentals: @arentalconnection @arcbob @foundrentals
Catering: @ladybugz_inc
Cake: @shirinbakery
Dessert/Espresso Station: @boncafetit
any advice for future brides?
“As a wedding/event planner myself, I have tons but the important advice I can give is 1) hire professional vendors that you can trust and rely on and 2) no matter how stressful it gets through the process, when you wake up on the morning of your wedding day, let go and trust everything will fall into place.“
