With a groom who is a pilot, is it any surprise that this wedding has us feeling as if our head is in the clouds? To honor the groom’s love of flying the stunning ceremony was held atop a helipad overlooking the Santa Susana mountains. Mad Love Events planned a day that reaches new heights, and the floral design by City Flower LA is wildly romantic. Anya Kernes artfully captures the light and airy aesthetic of the day in elegant imagery, you can see it all inside the full gallery.
From Anya Kernes… Jessica and Stefan’s dreamy and romantic wedding at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch was something out of a modern fairytale. With a predominantly international presence, the couple wanted to provide a shared “American” wedding experience that resonates across both Asian and European cultures – all the while highlighting the natural beauty of Southern California.
Overlooking the luscious Q Vineyards, the ceremony began with a live pianist as the bride later walked down the aisle…a nod to her hobby as a pianist for over a decade. To incorporate the groom’s passion for flying as a pilot, the couple recapped their touching love story and exchanged sweet vows atop a helipad – with the Santa Susana mountain views spanning the backdrop.
The bride had swept down the aisle in a mermaid silhouette dress – adorned with embroidered lace, intricate beading, and a scalloped trim. She selected this unique dress in support of young and talented, but not yet famous designers from Europe.
Since the couple both work in the tech industry supporting cloud products, and given how much the groom loves to fly through the clouds – the entire aesthetic was intended to be “cloud-like.” The dusty blue and blush color palette was a fusion of the couple’s favorite colors, with subtle hints of gold accents throughout the wedding for a dreamy and modern vibe – from “light & airy” florals, to the rosé welcome drinks, handmade gold-leaf foiled acrylic signs, surprise smoke bombs, personalized champagne bottles, gold-sealed bubble candles, custom wedding portrait doodle, and so many more details!
The highlight of the night came at the grand entrance, as the signature cocktails and adrenaline were flowing – when the bride and groom organized a surprise “dance-off” between guys vs. girls (a tradition in some Asian cultures). The 3-tiered semi-naked cake with matching florals was also a classic Asian-inspired cake, layered with berry fruits inside. We made sure to pay tribute to the groom’s German side as well, with fresh pretzels and an assortment of mustards/sauces – beautifully set next to a LED light-up cotton candy booth, and hand-picked artisan ice cream/gelato push-pop station. Guests waved their glow sticks in the open air, as they danced the night away to the live band under the stringed lights and stars. It was the perfect evening, and if there is one piece of advice to give to other brides – it is to be intentional with designing your wedding such that both you and your other half get to show off your personal tastes and experiences!
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Photography: Anya Kernes | Cinematography: 618 Studios | Event Planning: Mad Love Events | Floral Design: City Flower LA | Cake: Manmi Bakery | Invitations: Hannah Yoo | Catering: Command Performance Catering | Venue: Hummingbird Nest Ranch | Bar: Brick and Brassbar | Beauty: Vivian Tran | Bridal Shop: Bridal Breeze | DJ, Band & Tech: Lucky Devils Band | Desserts: Mr. & Mrs. Creamery | Dress Designer: Ari Villoso | Rentals: MTB Event Rentals | Signage: Perfect Poppy Events