We’ve got a fabulous little film by Joshua Brown to share with you today, highlighting a gorgeous winter wonderland wedding in Switzerland. I know, it’s amazing! Everything about this wedding is so gorgeous and dreamy that I wouldn’t be surprised if you watch it over and over again. I know I did!
From the Bride… Sean and I live in Los Angeles, California, but decided to have a winter wonderland wedding in Switzerland! I always wanted a destination wedding, loving the idea of having close friends and family on an adventure together to celebrate love and marriage. We decided on Switzerland for a number of reasons — my family originated from there, the Alps are stunning, and we love cheese and chocolate.
The day of the wedding was a fairy tale. I wore a feathered dress by Manuel Mota and Hunter boots to keep my feet nice and toasty. The bridesmaid’s bouquets and groomsman’s boutonnieres were also made of feathers. My bouquet, weighing about five pounds, was made of crystals and beads by my talented sister-in-law. The ceremony took place at the LDS temple in Bern, Switzerland. It was small, intimate and very special. Upon exiting the temple, more family and friends were waiting and cheering as two alpenhorns played in our honor.
After the ceremony we all traveled to Interlaken, Switzerland for the wedding reception at the Victoria-Junfrau Grand Hotel. The Salon Napoleon III ballroom was absolutely stunning, with beautiful gold leaf engravings and a Venetian hand-blown glass chandelier. Candelabras lined the room to create a warm and romantic ambiance. We chose to have one big long table for our 27 guests, just like a family dinner. The food was spectacular, complete with bretzel and ratatouille. The wedding program consisted of touching toasts from every single guest, a special musical number by the me and groom, parent dances, a first dance and a little cake cutting (fight). Even with the small group, we still boogied on the dance floor. The entire day was magical. Switzerland provided the most incredible backdrop imaginable for such a special day. Everything was perfect, especially my groom.
Wedding Cinematography: Joshua Brown / Ceremony: LDS Temple in Bern, Switzerland / Reception: Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa in Interlaken, Switzerland / Bride’s Bouquet: DIY by the Groom’s Sister / Wedding Dress: Manuel Mota for Pronovias / Bride’s Boots: Hunter
Oh be still my island loving heart! This wedding is drop dead beautiful in its simplicity. I’m dying over the gorgeous color combo of corals and greens that was whipped up by the creative geniuses at Green. My heart is all sorts of fluttering over this one and I could literally stare at the pretty, pretty images by Radiant Photography by the Chansons all day long. Join me in the gallery for a good old fashioned swoon fest, won’t you?
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From Green… Physical therapy wasn’t exactly Shaun’s idea of a fun way to spend his afternoons, and when it landed him in a spinning class, his distress grew. Until, that is, he went into the class and spotted a gorgeous (albeit sweaty) girl across the way. Katy noticed him too, and after a few post-workout conversations, they were hooked and their story began. This unexpected encounter in the spinning class turned out to be the meeting of their dreams, as Katy and Shaun both soon discovered that this was “it.” The wedding planning began. Without a doubt, Katy and Shaun knew the perfect location: the Hawaiian island of Oahu, where Shaun lived while his father was stationed in the Navy there.
They kicked off their wedding week with a potluck on the beach where all their friends and family were able to meet and greet one another. The following morning began with a beautiful sunrise hike that led straight into a day full to the brim with every enjoyable activity under the sun (i.e. volleyball tournaments, paddle boarding, laying out in the sun, sipping traditional Hawaiian drinks, etc.). The next day started out with a golf tournament on an absolutely beautiful course, followed by a “beach crawl” where each group along the beach house stops represented Katy and Shaun and their story together through different themes related to the drinks, appetizers, and décor. For example, one house was Hawaiian (with obvious connotations), one house represented Catalina Island where Katy and Shaun got engaged, and so on. That night ended with a trip to a local bar where Shaun had arranged ahead of time for his band to play. It was an epic ending to the day. Eventually, the biggest pre-wedding event of all finally arrived… the Groom’s Dinner, which was held on the deck of the U.S.S. Missouri. This ship is not only a significant piece of American history, but also a significant piece of family history for Shaun, who has himself followed along on the path of strong military tradition the men in his family have established before him. Each and every day during this week of celebration were absolutely perfect and unforgettable. And all of them were just the precursors to the event to end all events: Katy and Shaun’s Hawaiian wedding.
When the time came for the ceremony, Katy surprised all the guests by riding over from the house across the pond, to ceremony site — in a canoe! Two of the groomsmen (who were very nervous about having the bride in their care over water) paddled while Katy just sat there beaming. Their ceremony was held under a gigantic tree that had flowers flowing from the bottom of the trunk to the ground, leading into the aisle of flowers for them to walk down. Their cocktail hour consisted of traditional Hawaiian hors d’oeuvres and a sushi bar. One of the great features of the night was when Shaun surprised Katy by replacing the reception band with his own band and performed a special song for her, “Just The Two of Us.” The crowd went wild during this jazzy little number that ended with Katy and Shaun cuddling, kissing, and cheering on stage. There are not enough words in the world to describe the amount of love that was shown and felt through everyone present at this spectacular event. Katy and Shaun are an incredibly warm and gracious couple and that theme played out through every single aspect of their wedding from their traditional Hawaiian/Christian ceremony, to their elegant cocktail hour and joyful reception. All of it radiated feelings of family, tradition, relationships, and a genuine love for life that could only be created by this vibrant couple and the talented vendors they worked with to make it all happen.
Wedding Photography: Scott + Breanna Chanson of Radiant Photography by the Chansons / Wedding Venue: Kahaluu Fishpond in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii / Floral + Event Design: Avery Solmssen of Green / Event Planning: Melissa Laudise of Let’s Do This! / Catering: Ginniberries / Wedding Cake: Agnes’ Portuguese Bake Shop / Musicians: Nueva Vida + Jeff Peterson via Orange Apple Entertainment / Rentals: Accel Party Rentals / Tent Rentals: Pacific Event Group, Inc. + Current Affairs / Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Rachel Pally / Hair + Makeup: Dorys Fotlin + Maleana Cosmetics
A setting so breathtakingly stunning, an off-the-charts gorgeous couple and clean, elegant details make this Bali bash out-of-this-world beautiful. Throw in a venue as jaw-dropping as Tirtha Bridal and the artful and emotion-filled photography of Tinydot Photography and you’ve got a recipe for wedding success. I could go on about this FUN fête for days…luckily there’s an ocean of inspiration-worthy images in the gallery!
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From the Bride… Having been born in Indonesia, raised in Singapore and now living in Australia, we felt the need to return home to celebrate this rebirth as a married couple. Glenn was born in Irian Jaya, the eastern-most state with its beautiful virgin beaches, crystal waters and abundant marine life — a Mecca for underwater photographers. Angelin comes from Palembang in the western corner of this great archipelago. Hence deciding on beautiful Bali in central Java was a symbol of our union between east and west.
We chose the southern most tip of Bali island, Uluwatu, to celebrate this occasion due in part to the calmness of the vast Indian Ocean backed by the serenity of a magnificent sunset. This serves as a symbol of the end of our single hood and beginning of our life as one being. Tirtha Bali was the perfect place for this union. Having an outdoor wedding, we were indeed blessed with the great weather, and most of all, the attendance of our loved ones and close friends. The pictures speak for themselves. It was a celebration in the truest sense, and everyone felt a buzz in the air that night. The location, the time, the setting and the people involved all blended together, giving it a magic as we have never experienced before. And kudos to Tinydot Photography and Simplemotion video, who were able to capture those precious moments for eternity!
Wedding Photography: Tinydot Photography / Wedding Venue: Tirtha Bridal in Uluwatu, Bali / Wedding Cinematography: Simplemotion / Table Numbers + Guest Seating Tags: DIY / Wedding Stationery + Paper Goods: Christina Re / Bride’s Dresses + Veil: Kim Seamstress / Makeup: Ju Huey Low of The Make Up Room / Groom’s Suit: CYC / Mothers of Bride & Groom Dresses: Sonya Kelia / Ring Bearer : JlovesS
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