I don’t quite know where to start with this wedding except to keep my gushing to a minimum (because really I could write pages full of oohs and aahs over this beauty) and introduce you to the all star list of vendors. Docuvitae, who has the lock-down on insanely gorgeous image capturing, has really outdone themselves this time and then there is the “Mayan Revival” inspired decor and styling by Jesi Haack Design paired with the exotic meets old Hollywood florals crafted by JL Designs. To say this wedding is visually stunning is a total understatement. It is more like a Wedding Masterpiece and you can see the whole fabulous affair in the gallery.
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From Jesi Haack Design… We were all so enamored with the beauty of the Sowden House’s architecture. The architecture became the apex of our design inspirations. We really didn’t want to compete with the house itself and everything that came with it so we decided to go in the direction of Mayan Revival. We wanted to use all natural leaves and foliage to enhance the beauty of the grounds. And we wanted to use fuchsia as our pop of color to touch on the look of the bougainvillea in the courtyard. Then we needed to spice everything up, and that’s where the gold came in. We copied the architecture of the home by cutting out wood in the same silhouette and creating the smilebooth backdrop to look like a mini version of the home. This place is so insanely unique and different, and we wanted to capture the Old Hollywood/Mayan revival feel. That’s how Ochi chose her dress and her bridesmaids dresses. Gorgeous.
From JL Designs… In keeping with the Mayan Revival idea, we chose a variety of vessels that had that South American feel but with a touch of Hollywood glam – hammered bronze vessels, gold mosaic vases and dark brown wood boxes… We also wanted to go with florals that felt indigenous to that area of the world so we chose tropical greens and foliage like monstera leaves, ti leaves and zebra leaves, accented with fuchsia ginger, feathered protea and fuzzy hanging heliconia. And, you can’t have a Mayan wedding without gold! We spray painted succulents for a gilded feel and added those to the arrangements for a touch of funky glam. We also used hand painted gold votives for a softer, more romantic glow.
Ochi did not want a traditional bouquet for herself or her bridesmaids…so that’s where we got the idea to do some super funky corsages…these were not your prom corsages of the 90′s!!
Overall I would say the words to describe the feel they wanted was “funky, glamorous, authentic, unique”…
From Rebecca of Docuvitae… Everything about this wedding, in my opinion, was absolutely perfect. This perfection primarily resulted from Ochi and Gabriel’s commitment to keeping their wedding authentic and true to who they are as individuals and as a couple. Their commitment to and love for their families was exhibited with every glance, every hug, every kiss. Every single detail reflected their taste, their style and their personalities. Just like the happy couple, absolutely breathtaking. It was such an honor to be there to document it all.
Wedding Photography: Rebecca Rotenberg for Docuvitae / Second Shooter: Ruth Kim / Wedding Design & Planning: Jesi Haack Design / Florals & Design: JL Designs / Dessert Table: Sweet & Saucy Shop / DJ: The Flashdance / Wedding Cinematography: Sharkpig / Catering: Heirloom LA / Paper Goods: Pitbulls and Posies / Ceremony Seating: Found Vintage Rentals / Valet: Jeffrey Valet / Hair & Makeup: Giulia Heiman + Kevianno Guerrero / Wedding Venue: The Sowden House
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OMG. Cover me in sequins and call me a disco ball. This is SO glam. I love the little touches of Maya culture, too. That b-maid in the leather jacket: YES.
Thanks so much for the feature! I love working with this team...the wedding turned out simply gorgeous!
i absolutely LOVED working on this wedding...the other vendors involved are fabulous! and ochi and gabriel were the sweetest couple with a total eye for style...thanks for the feature! xoxo, c
This wedding is so fabulous! The bride's dress is amazing :)
I love the vintage and yet glamorous feel of this wedding! Such a great location. I would love to shoot a wedding there!!
The wedding is absolutely stunning!!! Rebecca with Docuvitae has done it once again!
Gorgeous wedding, such great styling!
What a gorgeous collaboration by amazingly talented vendors! The images are so unique, we love the style.
THANK YOU!!! This was definitely one of my favorite weddings, and most challenging given the unique venue! But this team completely knocked my socks off! I'm so blessed by your feature, thank you SMP!!
Oops, somehow Mel was still signed in on my computer for the previous comment, it was supposed to be me!
THANK YOU!!! This was definitely one of my favorite weddings, and most challenging given the unique venue! But this team completely knocked my socks off! I'm so blessed by your feature, thank you SMP!!
May I ask where is the bridal gown is from? I can't find the source and I'm in LOVE
Hi this is the bride. Thank you for the wonderful write up SMP! The dress is from Jenny Packham. My favorite :)
Love the variation and unique feel of this wedding....all star team!
red velvet cake pops?? oh my! this wedding is gorgeous!
Really like the venue! This is beautiful~!
What gorgeous style!! Where did you find all your mosaic vases?
Ochi & Gabriel are as kind as they are beautiful and it was a huge honor to play a part in their beautiful & perfect wedding. I'm constantly in awe of this team, everyone is just truly inspiring... grateful to know them and humbled to work with them! Thank you Style Me Pretty! xo! Amber
I love love love the votives used in this wedding. I'd love to learn more about them (e.g., where they are from, how they can be made). Thanks!
This is the most inspired, special, elegant affair and the emotional photographs are without compare. Simply breathtaking. If only Rebecca @ Docuvitae had shot my wedding!
This is so glam! I love the details and the botanicals! The venue is just amaziong!
Okay, totally sexy wedding! But you can't expect much less from that line-up of talent. So beautiful!
Awesome invites, they have a great feel and deco style to them. Also the colours are great.
Oh my, how opulent! Love it!!
I adore that brides dress. OMG!!! What a classy couple. I wish that I was a guest at this wedding, I bet it was beautiful to watch
Oh my I love the bride's soft curls which gives her a sexy and stunning look. She looks absolutely gorgeous with her glamorous and elegant wedding gown. I also noticed the dessert bar looks really YUMMY, love the decor too. The photos are also quite exhilarating and well-captured. This is one great wedding I would love to attend.♥
you don't see navy too often! and the photographer did a great job of pulling blue from other unexpected places.
hair and makeup are spot on! fab!
Beautiful wedding! I'm getting married in 2 months and absolutely love the marriage certificate with the flowers around it - where is it from? Thank you!
Love the white dinner jacket; so classy!
Wow!! Just Wow!!
This wedding has so much personality and such a great venue. What a great wedding and team of vendors!
LOVING this! Such a gorgeous day! The colors are so striking and totally brilliant!!! Love that the bride wore a corsage...too adorable!
What a GLAM wedding... I love the old Hollywood feel of it, they really pulled it off!
Love everything about it! We're big "Casablanca" fans and I need a dress with sleeves. How do I describe it if I look for something relatively similar?
I love love love the bride's dress AND the bridesmaid's dresses. And that one bmaid's leather jacket. Too much! Venue is beautiful too.
Hi Maggie! I would take a look at Jenny Packham dresses. I've seen other dresses of her's with sleeves in magazines. When I lived in New York I went to Mark Ingram bridal looking for the dress I wore. I knew that's what I wanted to wear from the beginning. It was the first thing I bought just two weeks after becoming engaged :) If Jenny Packham doesn't suit you just ask to look at dresses with sleeves. New or vintage they are out there. Good luck!
Most. fabulous. wedding. dress. ever.
This wedding is spot-on glam!!! Beautiful bride - beautiful everything! My fiance has been looking for an ivory shawl-colored dinner jacket to wear for our wedding. Where did the groom find his?
I have been trying to contact this venue to see if it's available for my wedding next year with no luck. Anyone have any pointers on who I might get in touch with? Am in love with the house.
@Elloyd17:
did you email them at info@sowdenhouse.com?
I did and got an immediate response. The house sold last week, which could be responsible for the no response.
Is this the Ochi from UCDavis!? You look so beautiful! What a wonderful wedding spot!....My brother's girlfriend just suggested the Sowden House for my wedding. It looks amazing!