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APRIL 26, 2024

I was in total shock that I gave the wrong hand for the engagement ring! field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”] Our wedding was a black-tie event, and the groomsmen wore tuxedos from The Black Tux. We celebrated that night at different bars in Park City.

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MAY 15, 2024

[/field] [field title=”Proposal Story”] The couple was going to a black tie charity ball, and he took her to Persay, a 3 Michelin Star restaurant, and proposed. He had photographers staged and friends ready to celebrate after for a surprise engagement party. She was so surprised!

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APRIL 19, 2024

For the wedding day, we created a sparkle filled celebration as a nod to the falling snow. Ivory, champagne and gold with pops of black elevated this black tie affair at the Ranch adding to the perfect grand finale for a beautiful winter weekend. The stunning diamond is a family heirloom on Mike’s side.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

They celebrated with a surprise engagement party with family and friends, turning an intimate proposal into a festive celebration full of love and support.[/field] field] [field title=”Wedding Cake”]In a delightful twist on tradition, the couple chose a stunning dessert display instead of a traditional tiered wedding cake.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

field] [field title=”Proposal Story”] We got engaged within six months of dating; as cliché as it sounds when you know, you know. A few weeks later, he contacted Material Good to start designing my engagement ring. field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”]The men were asked to wear black tie.

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MAY 10, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Blush, Taupe, Cream, White, Pale French Blue [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Southern California style and architecture were the focal point for the wedding. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]White, bright natural greens, and a hint of blush pink [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]From a custom painted dress from Lake Como, Italy to a museum reception hall, this black tie affair was designed with art and family roots in mind.

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JULY 19, 2024

We then headed to our dinner reservation where we were surprised by our family and friends all together for an engagement party! I always loved the look of different style dresses next to me and most importantly, wanted them to feel confident and love their gowns for this black-tie event!

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MARCH 20, 2024

To complement the soft pinks and yellows of the flowers, a pale blue color scheme was elegantly woven throughout their wedding design. From their stationery to napkins, menu cards, candlesticks, seat card ribbons and even their wedding cake, a consistent pale blue hue added cohesiveness to their decor.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Matt then gathered all of their friends for an epic surprise engagement party at Rocco’s in Culver City. The only requirements: black and full length to match the Black Tie dress code. field] [field title=”Wedding Cake”] Matthew and Francesca decided to forgo the traditional cake route.

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

To her joy, the bridge became the timeless backdrop to their engagement. The choice of classic black tie not only brought a sense of refinement to the affair but also underscored the significance of the day. A three-tiered confection, the classic wedding cake exuded elegance with its clean lines and timeless design.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

Our goal was for our guests to feel like our wedding weekend could be a mini vacation, too. Given we also got engaged shortly after Hurricane Ian, many venues were still closed with unclear sightlines into reopening dates. Luckily, the Hyatt Regency in Bonita Springs was open and able to accommodate a full weekend of wedding events!

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APRIL 16, 2024

I kept thinking back on wedding photos and the overall vibe aligning with classic brides like Jackie Kennedy and Grace Kelly. I opted for an optional black tie dress code, which fit the overall vision I had for the wedding perfectly. So, the last weekend I had thought I would get engaged was a no-go.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Although we had announced it was a black tie event, I said let’s just try going to suitsupply and see if maybe a color tux would help. We tried on a blue suit, and that didn’t work, but then he tried on their black tux, and it clicked! The surprise was when you cut into the cake for a rainbow of color!

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The Wedding Planner LA

AUGUST 31, 2021

It is also known as the time between a marriage proposal and a wedding Engagement party- a party held to celebrate a recent engagement. Men are expected to wear afternoon suits and women are expected to wear nice dresses that are less formal than evening gowns but more formal than sundresses, suits, or skirts with a blazer.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

The flowers were predominantly white with lots of green foliage; invitations and wedding breakfast were navy, white, and gold; bridesmaids’ dresses were emerald green, and groomsmen’s suits were midnight blue. The grandeur of St Giles House provides the perfect setting to host this type of wedding.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

It was important to me that our wedding be captured by the best photographer. Liz Banfield had been number one on my list since before I was even engaged. I wore the rings I wear daily (one of which is a script ring of my maiden name) and diamond studs that my aunt had made from my grandmother’s engagement ring.

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APRIL 8, 2025

Guests dressed in black tie and gowns in gold, silver and other metallic shades to keep the aesthetic cohesive. Engaged in New York City at the fountain where NY152 and Shopgirl finally embrace in the 1998 romcom movie, their wedding inspiration would express that same, fairytale feeling. God smiled.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

The Diamond ring (engagement ring) is Chris’s great-grandmother’s. field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Chris wore a black tie suit that he had made in London to match the formality of the Townhall.[/field] She has never been so shocked and they spent the weekend soaking it all up on cloud 9.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

We wanted the aesthetic of the wedding to reflect the landscape and personality of Sea Island, as well as our own, so it was lots of bright color and cheeriness! Although we knew we wanted it to be a formal black-tie event, we still wanted it to be upbeat, bright, and not all too serious to reflect our personalities.

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