Wedding planning mishaps are bound to happen. But when said mishaps have anything to do with your wedding dress, stress levels go off the charts. That’s exactly what happened to this Bride when a seamstress error ruined her first dress a month before the Big Day. Ouch! Thankfully, she found her second dress—this dream dress—and she stole the show in it, as any bride should. Quintana Events prettied up the rest of this sunny Sonoma fete, while Natalie Bray joined in behind the lens for a gallery that is begging you to pin. it. all.
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From Natalie Bray… Whoever says long distance relationships can’t be amazing was wrong in this case. Monique and Ryan fell head over heels for each other from the first time they met through mutual friends. They lived over 200 miles from each other and made plans to visit every weekend for a year. They just couldn’t stand to be apart.
After Ryan’s proposal they were inseparable and instantly knew they wanted a wedding in the special place of Sonoma. Also, as seen in the photos their blended families also hit it off.
One of their first “to do’s” was after getting engaged was to hire an amazing planner. Quintana Events took their dream celebration and turned it into reality. The theme was italian inspired with a touch of Elegant California glam. They wanted to transport their guests to a night to remember.
Personal touches were brought throughout with custom cork table place cards, handmade menu’s, and amazing florals adding life to the decor. Her mom also made the cake, which turned out beautifully.
Her final dress was her second dress option. Hard to believe, but it is true. Her first dress was ruined. I think the second dress is perfection! See more of the story below.
From the bride regarding her gown… I had chosen a gown originally from a couture line and wanted it customized by a seamstress. It took me over a year to have the gown made and then I took it to the seamstress. She had been working on it for 3 months and One month before the wedding I went with my mom to go for a fitting and the seamstress had destroyed my dress. I immediately took the gown and left and went directly to a bridal boutique. After a glass of champagne and a couple tears I started the dress shopping progress again. The first gown I tried on was a backless mermaid gown that is champagne color with off white overlay design. My favorite part of this gown was the gorgeous draping of beading across the back. While trying on the gown a woman came in to the boutique that had seen me through the shop windows and came in to tell me how gorgeous I looked. I instantly knew I had to buy this gown. I had never felt that beautiful in a gown and it definitely had the wow factor I wanted. Because I needed the dress within the month I had to buy the sample gown and rush my alterations. I added appliqués to the shoulders to give the gown a cap sleeve.
Photography: Natalie Bray Studios | Videography: Natalie Bray Studios | flowers: Aimee Lomeli Design | CAKE: Sweetie Pies | Catering: Ramekins Sonoma | Hair and Makeup : Glitz Girls | Lighting: Twighlight Design | DJ : AMS Entertainment | Groom's Attire: The Black Tux | Planner and Design : Quintana Events | bridal attire: Maya Palace | bridesmaids getting ready : Homebodii | cake flowers : brides mom | ceremony and reception : Jacuzzi Vineyards | escort cards : kara's vinayard wedding | menus: Linchen Ink | rentals: Encore Events Rentals