There’s something about Joshua Caine’s soft and subdued images that are spot-on perfect for Dominique + Taylor’s California shindig. The eclectic, mix-and-match details from the couple’s reception (the bridesmaids’ coordinated Betsey Johnson dresses and mismatched place settings) were a great way for the newlyweds to sprinkle a little personality into their celebration. The too-cute two-tiered cake (complete with owl toppers) was a joint work of love from the mothers (of the bride + groom, that is.) And yes, folks: the 1952 Chevy was, in fact, what Dominique + Taylor used as their guest “book.” I want that for my own wedding! Well, maybe not a ’52 Chevy, but something equally unique and memorable. I’m guessing you’re probably hope to see more from this West Coast affair. (Don’t worry: we do, too!)
Describe your wedding flowers: Our flowers were very simple and understated, but added so much. Because of all the other details on our tables and the natural decor that our venue offered, we wanted very simple flowers that fit within our theme. Lori Boe, who did the flowers, completely read my mind. Everything she created was as if I had done it myself. We had collected some containers through flea markets, swap meets and garage sales. I gave them to Lori and she filled them with dalias, garden roses, feathers and all sorts of magical things. My bouquet was a mixture of soft whites. She filled it with garden roses and gardenias. The bridesmaids honored my grandmother by carrying a single stem of her favorite flower, the gardenia.
Describe your wedding cake: Our cake was made by my mom. It was made from an amazing, very exclusive recipe called, “funfetti!” She decorated it with lace and our monogram. It was only a little cake for display so we would have something to cut. For the groom’s cake, my mom made tiny felt bride and groom owls wearing a birdcage veil and suspenders that sat on the top of the cake.
What was the biggest challenge you had to overcome while planning your wedding? There were definitely a few obstacles to overcome! The biggest challenge was trying to move out table settings for 350 people an hour and a half from where we live! We really had to coordinate getting everything out that far.
What’s next for you as a couple? What are you looking forward to in the future? Any and everything. Our plan is to have no plans, because then we are always ready for whatever opportunity presents itself.
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