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I focused heavily on materials and colors: nickel and silver, ivory and brown, deep plum, and green. Years ago, I had screenshotted a Chanel email advertising nail colors in green, purple, and pink. Although the shades were pastel, that combination stayed with me, and I knew when I began planning the wedding that I wanted to reinterpret it in a bold and dramatic way through the florals. Paired with silver accents, it created a strong old‑world New York feel that was both polished and refined.
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The design inspiration from the bride was romantic, sexy, loud, and sophisticated, and being a Buyer, it was also about fashion. Even their wedding invitations were modeled after fashion show invites, setting the tone for the evening. Their color palette was comprised of nickel and silver, ivory, black, deep plum, and green. And while the florals and design were everything the bride dreamed of and more, the star of the show was her dramatic Vera Wang gown–and Vera herself gave the bride her blessing to wear it on her big day!
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[field title=”Proposal Story”][/field]
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[board_carousel title=”Bridal Portraits”]
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For months, I visited every bridal boutique in Los Angeles and still couldn’t fall in love with anything. As someone who’s worked in fashion my entire life, the dress meant everything to me. Most dresses looked like something I’d already worn, just in white, or had lost their magic after saturating Instagram. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted, but I knew with certainty what I didn’t. Vera Wang was my last stop. Deep down, I always knew the dress would be there, but I still wanted to shop like an anti-bride and be sure before my heart landed on Vera. I arrived with pre-selected gowns, but again, nothing clicked. Then I noticed one dress was missing from my selections. When I asked about it, the representative said it was rarely chosen and very different. That only made me want to try it more. The second I put it on, I felt the emotion I’d been chasing all along. It was bold, avant-garde, and had the wow factor I always look for when putting an outfit together. Still, I hesitated. It was unlike any wedding dress I’d seen, and I wasn’t sure if I could push the envelope that far. At my follow-up appointment, I tried on a new round of dresses, but nothing came close. When I stepped into the dress again, my sales rep encouraged me to walk to the front of the boutique, where sunlight shone through floor-to-ceiling windows. People passing by began to stop, applaud, and even blow kisses. Inside, a woman watching nearby began complimenting how the dress looked on me. I assumed she was another shopper until my rep introduced her as Erica Arkin, Senior Vice President of Vera Wang. She and the New York team had just flown in for the awards show and were waiting in the store for their hotel rooms to be ready. Moments later, another stylish woman walked in, saying she had to see what was causing all the commotion outside. My representative introduced her as Priya Shukla, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Vera Wang. She immediately began gushing over the dress and how well I wore it. She loved it so much, she said she wanted to take a photo and send it to Vera herself. I was overwhelmed at the idea that Vera Wang might even know I exist, which was surreal. I asked Priya if I could have a screenshot to remember the moment, but she kindly suggested calling Vera instead. So there I was, standing in a Vera Wang gown, beside her right-hand team, patiently waiting as the phone rang to speak to Vera Wang herself. Vera complimented how the dress looked on me and said she was thrilled I was leaning toward it. Being able to express what a visionary and icon she is is a moment I’ll never forget. It was the confirmation I needed that the dress was truly meant for me. Having my mom and sister there to witness it made it all the more unforgettable. After the call, my representative turned to me and said she had never seen anything like it in all her years of bridal appointments. By pure chance, the Vera Wang team’s hotel rooms weren’t ready, and they happened to come into the boutique during my appointment. The timing was completely unplanned but absolutely perfect.
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[field title=”Groomsman Attire”][/field]
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[board_carousel title=”Ceremony”]
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[section title=”The Details”]
[field title=”Food & Drink”]
Long candlelit tables looped around the ballroom, creating an enchanting and otherworldly atmosphere. Guests sat down for a delicious plated dinner paired with local California wines.
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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]
Cloud-like white rose floral arrangements were woven throughout the event, from the bouquet and escort display to the centerpieces at the reception. While white roses are certainly a classic choice, the design of the arrangements gave them a modern feel.
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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]Even our cake mirrored my dress, tying the entire aesthetic together like a curated work of art.
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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”][/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Shadi presented the idea of a round dance floor, which immediately excited me. It gave the room a more intimate energy while also feeling architecturally distinct. Candelabras in nickel, rather than glass, were another must. They carried the warmth and intimacy I envisioned while keeping the look modern and sexy. I also wanted continuity between the menus and our invitations, so they were designed with embossed borders and illustrations of the hotel and paired with plates edged in black trim. [/field]
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Photography: Rene Zadori | Cinematography: Rene Zadori | Event Design: Everly Rose Events | Event Planning: Everly Rose Events | Floral Design: Narine Events | Wedding Dress: Vera Wang | Cake: Cake by Nonna | Invitations: Designs by Azy | Wedding Venue: The Maybourne Beverly Hills | Rentals: MTB Event Rentals | Rentals: Casa de Perrin | Rentals: Arte De La Mesa
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