Where do you start with a reception like this one? Jessica + Curt celebrated their newlywed status at the Marvimon House and even Emily, our wedding guru, has to admit she hasn’t come across centerpieces like the ones designed and arranged by wedding planner extraordinaire, Jesi Haack. Like Jessica and her attendants’ bouquets, the arrangements are textured, rustic and even slightly romantic. I like them! A lot. Before you go, be sure to sneak a peek at the couple’s dessert table, overflowing with goodies from the Sweet and Saucy Shop, as well as the photographer’s original blog post about Jessica + Curt’s happy L.A. day here!
Did you write your own vows? If so, what was your favorite phrase, verse or line? Our vows were one of my favorite parts of the wedding. We each came up with 10 statements that started with “I promise,” and then exchanged them. They were a complete surprise, to each other and to our guests. Some were funny ( “I promise not to wear granny panties until I’m actually a granny. And even at that point I’ll try not to make a habit of it.” and “I promise to vanquish all spiders, creepy-crawlies, and other critters that might upset the balance of our pest-free home.”) and others were serious (” I promise to wake up every day and choose to be your wife, your lover, and your best friend” and “I promise to discover the world with you by my side and to love you everyday like it may be our last”). It was incredibly meaningful to combine our own words with the traditional vows that couples have exchanged for centuries. Needless to say, there were very few dry eyes in the group.
What’s next for you as a couple? What are you looking forward to in the future? As of now, we don’t have any immediate, life-changing plans. But 10 years from now, we’d love to be living in a little bungalow in Laguna Beach with our two little kiddies. And our long-term career goal is to open our own event space so that other non-traditional couples like us can have a unique, contemporary, and affordable wedding venue.
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