If there’s one thing you learn from this bride, let it be this… “When you don’t have expectations, you are open minded to every suggestion, and you get to be inspired as you go through the whole process.” While having a vision for your Big Day can be super helpful, it can also box you in. Let this simply elegant fete—planned and designed by Jacqueline Hallgarth—remind you to trust your vendors and the result will be stunning. These images from Birds of a Feather are all the proof you need.
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From the bride… Honestly I had never thought about what my wedding would be like before planning it. I knew I wanted something simple, elegant and classy. I knew that I wanted to have lots of flowers everywhere. I think the best part of the wedding process was not having a vision and working with someone to help you create a vision. When you don’t have expectations, you are open minded to every suggestion, and you get to be inspired as you go through the whole process.
Our color inspiration and style came from our venue the London Hotel. We loved the modern clean lines and did not want to compete with the beautiful views. We love the color blue so that was an easy choice. Jacqueline was amazing and presented us with a few color palette options that complemented the London. Ultimately we landed on navy, white, green, and silver. Our vision developed over time but at some point I think we started referring to our style as an “english garden”.
Our ceremony incorporated so many family heirlooms I don’t even know where to begin. Our Yalmukas were hand crochet by my Grammy (maternal grandmother), Tallits were from 4 grandparents to make our chuppah. We incorporated the jewish parents prayer at the ceremony to recognize our parents. The welcome table had Brandon’s grandmas silver platters that she had brought over from Germany. We used a kiddush cup from Sarah’s grandparents and a kiddush cup from Brandon’s great grandma that is over 120 years old. I surprised Brandon by having his ring engraved with our wedding date.
Both Brandon and I agree that the best moment was standing under the chuppah made from our families tallits. Having 5 of our grandparents there to see us get married (the first grandkids on both sides) made the whole night that much more special. Both sides of our families really came together to make our wedding so personal and I think all of their love for us and our love for each other made the weekend that much more special.
Our flowers were by Wisteria Lane, we loved that they get donated to elderly homes the next day. My Dress was Pronovias and purchased at LOHO Bride in Los Angeles. Our Butter End cake was amazing. I ate it for breakfast lunch and dinner the next three days.
One piece of advice for future brides, be as present as you possibly can, the day flies by and you (hopefully) only get to do it once. I was so lucky to wake up surrounded by my best girlfriends and family that kept me grounded and laughing from the moment I woke up until 3am the night of our wedding.
Photography: Birds of a Feather | Videography: Petro Motion Films | Floral Design: Wisteria Lane | Wedding Dress: LOHO Bride | Cake: The Butter End Cakery | Catering: The London West Hollywood | Lighting: Pacific Event Services | Entertainment: DeBois Entertainment | Groom's Suit: Hugo Boss | Hotel: The London Hotel | Beauty: Design Visage | Invitations & Day-Of Goods: Marissa Allie Designs | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Planning & Design: Jacqueline Hallgarth Events | Rentals: Theoni Collection