Santa Monica Wedding by Kristen Weaver Photography
We owe a big huge thank you to Kristen Weaver Photography for sending this next fabulous number our way. It is sure to send all of you wedding gurus into art deco la la land with one tiny glimpse. Feathers, glitz galore, TWO heart-palpitating dresses (including the prettiest Claire Pettibone number) and a glamorous reception at one of my favorite venues of all time, The Viceroy. Seriously, can those wallpapered walls get any better? This interior designer thinks not. Check out the FULL gallery for more of this detail driven extravaganza. It’s an indoor party like no other.
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From Kristen Weaver Photography… Candice has always been specific about her own personal style; she graduated from FIT in New York and quickly moved out to LA to be a fashion designer; and she knew what she wanted for her wedding. Vintage, roaring 20′s style with sparkly metallic touches, an amazing reception venue and a heart-felt ceremony. Pretty much describes Candice. From her hair, to her flowers and reception gown – she used vintage brooches collected from various antique shows (the Rose Bowl flea market in her city, Pasadena, is her all-time favorite). The entire theme of the wedding was derived from a vintage brooch that belonged to her late grandmother – which she used as the main piece of her reception cocktail dress. Other pieces of her grandmother’s jewelry were used as her reception jewelry and in her ceremony headpiece.
Actually, calling it a ‘reception cocktail dress’ may be a bit misleading. Candice designed her gown from a piece of silk fabric that Kevin bought her as a Christmas gift, and layered it with metallic beaded fabric. The flapper-style dress was her entire creation, from the low drop back to the beads across her shoulders (one of her late-grandmother’s necklaces), and of course, her grandmother’s brooch on the front. She finished her style with a beaded Anthropologie headband and ivory Nina shoes with feather accents on the heels.
Candice’s ceremony gown was an amazing vintage-styled masterpiece by couture bridal genius, Claire Pettibone. Candice knew she wanted that exact dress from the first moment she saw it at Kleinfeld’s in New York (I asked, but no, she didn’t make it on “Say Yes to the Dress”).
Little moments were captured in her details – like Kevin’s proposal in front of the historic Flat Iron Building in NYC. The inside of his wedding band is engraved with the address of the building, and they set out Flat Iron postcards for guests to write little notes for them to read later. A mirror was inscribed with his proposal message, “Candice, you have had a lot of great memories in New York. I want this to be the greatest memory you ever have… Will you marry me?”, and below the mirror a vintage dresser carried the guest favors – vintage bottles of perfume and Flat Iron cuff links, with a custom silk screened jewelry box.
Candice’s own engagement ring was created by an estate jeweler in New York City; and her engagement session, that I shot back in August, featured some of their favorite places in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Redondo Beach and Santa Monica!
Wedding Photography: Kristen Weaver Photography / Cinematography: Lunch Pail Pictures / Floral Design: Flowers by Felicia / Wedding Ceremony Location: Wayfarers Chapel / Wedding Reception Location: Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel / Bride’s Shoes: Nina / Groom’s Tuxedo: Dolce and Gabbana / Wedding Dress: Claire Pettibone via Kleinfeld / Reception Dress: Candice Konya (The Bride) / Wedding Cake Designer: The Butter End Cakery / DJ: System 3 Entertainment
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I love everything about this wedding. The bride looks absolutely stunning in her gown.
How is this wedding so fabulous? I love it.
Another one out of the Park, Kristen!!!! TOTALLY in love with the mirror and the elegance of the tablescape!!!
Oh wow, I must have this dress. And I'm not even getting married!! It's just so lovely.
Her dress is amazing! love the roaring theme
The "reception cocktail dress" is to die for.
I have no words. Love this so much.
Obsessed. This is just amazing.
That Claire Pettibone gown is one of our all time favorites! It is stunning and that bride wore it flawlessly!
Equally obsessed with both gowns. Stunning!
This wedding is gorgeous! The centers, her dress, the cake...and the venue is amazing!
obsessed with the bride's dresses.....totally GORG!
LOVE this theme and that dress! Oh my!
Loved the bride's head-piece and dress! Incredible images!
OMGEE! This wedding was absolutely stunning! Loved everything about it. The bride is gorgeous, her dress is gorgeous, everything...gorgeous! <3
Oh WOW, just love BOTH of those dresses!!
Where is that "Moore Celebration Inside" sign from? Or was it DIY? I'm trying to figure out how to get something printed on glass like that but not having much luck so far!
What amazing details. And the photography is exquisite.
Wow!!! Both of her dresses are stunning. That bridal gown is one of the most beautiful I've seen lately.
I want to see more of her designs! Her reception dress is a dream! I want one in every color!
Congratulations to the Bride and Groom!
Breathtaking! Kristen's talent is so abundant. Her eye for detail and capturing moments is divine.
The bride and groom's style is amazing. This has to be one of the most unique and gorgeous weddings I've seen.
Congrats to all!
P.S. I want that ring.
Congratulations to the Bride and Groom, Fantastic wedding :)
Stunning wedding! Please share where you found the pearls for your bouquet? I am searching for pearls for my centerpieces just like that!
The bride's head piece for the ceremony is exactly what I am looking for, does anyone know where I can purchase it?
Everything this bride put together is just gorgeous!
Swooning over this Art Deco masterpiece. Love, LOVE, LOVE! her wedding dress and reception dress!!!!! Amazing details. Well done!
I'll have Candice check out all the comments and answer some of the questions about where she got everything! Holly - I know that her ceremony headpiece was made from a vintage brooch that belonged to her grandmother and then strung with a necklace chain from her. Candice made it herself and the stylist placed it for her. Her reception headband was from Anthropologie.
Thanks everyone! It was a pleasure to share this with you!
LOVING that veil. Candice, please tell us who it's by!
I can't believe how gorgeous both of her dresses are!! i am floored and i think i need a 20s wedding now :)
the styling is JUST amazing!!!
What a fabulous wedding! This is truly one of the most uniquely styled weddings I've seen. Very elegant.
just one of the most gorgeous brides! I love her dress and the styling of the wedding is amazing!
Wow...blown away by the stunning bride in her beautiful gown! Claire Pettibone...here I come! wow...just AMAZING!!!
I love the bridesmaid dresses. It looks fabulous! Where was the bridesmaid dresses bought???
LOVING the art deco feel of it all - absolutely beautiful details. And even though I adore my ring, couldn't help but peek at who the engagement ring designer was...
This was such a beautiful wedding to film and it was so wonderful working with Kristen and her team!
Wonderful work. Congrats.
I would love to know how to ge in touch with the bride since she is a designer. I need a wedding dress made as I was just engaged and want something unique.