Married Jayse on September 9th, 2019.

getting ready

finding the dress

“When it came to my 'dream' dress, I admit, I had some high expectations... My must-have list read like an impossible checklist of wishes:
I wanted a dress that was modern yet romantic. Fitted, yet had some flow. Sexy, yet refined. Unique, but not 'gaudy'. I loved the idea of a low back but also wanted the front to 'wow'. That's not asking too much is it? ;-)
After trying on dozens of dresses and months of searching, I became convinced that my expectations were just way too high. Likely I'd have to settle.
But, I kept my spirits high, because I knew I was saving the best for last. And, as fate would have it, just moments after walking into Kinsley James, my mom happened to pull a Pallas Couture dress as an option. I soon found myself walking the runway in the shop to see how it flowed from every angle. It was game over. I had found "The One."

After so long looking, it was hard to believe that this dress had been there all along, just waiting for me to find it. The Pallas Couture Cadencia was everything I dreamed of and so much more. I couldn't stop looking in the mirror, and I've never felt more gorgeous. It was hard taking it back off and saying goodbye after each fitting, I loved it so much!
Kinsley's talented alterations designer worked with me to customize it with a removable train for dancing, and she created a custom detachable cape with delicate three-dimensional flowers that perfectly matched the detailing on my dress.
On the day of the wedding it was stunning, and I still beam with happiness when I think about it. Can we get married again?!”

“I knew dress shopping would be one of my favorite parts of being engaged. As a photographer, I've had the fortune of photographing many editorial styled shoots with really beautiful high end dresses. Along the way, you could say I became slightly fashion-obsessed. I went into the process with an open mind, and wanted to see them all! I planned several trips with both family and friends to various boutiques within both California and Las Vegas. Let's just say, I tried on a LOT of dresses. It was a lot of fun.

But the moment I walked into Kinsley James... it was an entirely different experience. I fell in love. Not only do they have an exquisite selection of skillfully curated, modern, fashion-forward designers that made my heart sing, but everything from the stylish interior design and vibe to the welcoming staff that became instant friends made me feel like I had found the perfect place for me. Becoming a #KJBride was a big highlight of my engagement and wedding experience.”

How did you hear about kinsley james?

" I'm a wedding photographer and had photographed the owner, Amber Silva's wedding in 2012. Amber has a very elevated fashion-forward style, which I really resonate with, so it's no surprise that she's created one of the top bridal shops in the U.S.”

first look

ceremony

“My favorite part of the wedding was our ceremony, at Rocabella, overlooking the Aegean Sea. It was magical. Just moments before my father walked me down the aisle to my soon-to-be-husband, the wind stopped. It was still and perfect. My brother officiated us, and wrote the most beautiful custom ceremony script. And Jayse's vows... Let's just say, there wasn't one dry eye in the audience. (All the girls needed make-up touch-ups post ceremony!) And, at long last, we got to say "I DO!" It was the happiest moment of my life.”

He’s “The one”

“Much like my dream dress, Jayse, and I just "fit". Our love story began 16 years ago as inseparable best friends. We would spend our days hiking, traveling, photographing, partying and learning to swing dance with older senior citizens who told us that they “just knew” we would be "lifers". I'm happy to say, they were right!
Jayse is the most kind-hearted, insanely talented yet humble, charismatic and funny person I know. From dreaming big together, to free-spirited adventures, to lazy days and everything in between, I can't possibly imagine doing life without him by my side. We were tailor made for each other, and I'm so thankful that I can now call my favorite person and best friend my husband!”

Mr. & Mrs.

the details

the inspiration

“Some of our favorite times together are spent traveling and sharing new adventures, so naturally, we fell in love with the idea of doing a destination wedding someplace incredible. We also share a love for clean, minimalist modern design and architecture with expansive views, so that was a big consideration when it came to the venue. After visiting numerous amazing venues in California and Palm Springs, we decided we wanted to do something more adventurous. We wanted to create a multi-day event! When we started exploring the option of Santorini, Greece, it just felt perfect for us. It gave us that perfect mix of modern, clean and romantic. After asking our loved ones if they would be up for the shared adventure and getting back an enthusiastic "YES", we went all in! And we loved working together with our wonderful planner and designer Tara, at Scheme Events, to put together the vision and execution for our day. It was perfection!”