Gia Canali sent us this pretty wedding she photographed recently. Logistically it was a challenge, but the bride and groom (with the flawless direction of Heidi from Red25) pulled it off. Their ceremony was at the groom’s family church in Downey (which, for non-locals, is not in LA proper) followed by the reception at a friend’s beautiful home in Agoura Hills (which is also not in LA proper, but utterly in the opposite direction), which meant guests had to drive over an hour from one venue to the next. But guess what? It worked out perfectly and from the looks of it, the reception was worth the drive.
The insanely beautiful balsa wood and coral bouquet was made by the very talented Krislyn. How amazing would that be to have a keepsake that doubles as a pretty bit of decor in your home for years to come? Balsa wood flowers have got to be the next trend. They are extraordinary.
Amazingly a different florist in Downey did the bridesmaid bouquet and a third florist did the table decor. Somehow it all came together perfectly.
Um, hello Tuscan countryside! Doesn’t this look eerily familiar to the tablescape Jillian did with Mel Barlow in Italy last week? And bare wood tables are so luxurious in way. How pretty.
SUCH a beautiful house! If any of you have friends with amazing homes, get married there! So personal and different from a traditional venue.
Congratulations, Rosalinda and Aris! And thanks so much for sharing this with us, Gia.
Photography: Gia Canali / Dress: Elizabeth Fillmore / Groom’s dapper suit: YSL / Florals and Decor: Krislyn, Katie’s Flowers, Malibu Market & Design / Planning: Red 25
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Thank you for posting the vendor for the bride’s bouquet! I had been searching for a source on those balsa wood flowers for an age with no luck!
I love that she is wearing Elizabeth Fillmore. I am wearing Fillmore for my big day too!
GIIIA!
beautifully done. The white winter bouquet shots are insano!
love the stones with the guests’ names on them!…and all of the floral arrangements, especially the bride’s bouquet!
What a lovely wedding! The photos are amazing. I love the bouquets.
What an amazing affair! The bouquet is just stunning… the reception location so picturesque and the couple is GORGEOUS! Although the tables did not have linens, it was so elegant and beautiful. Great wedding!!!
Love the Bridesmaid dresses, who are they by?
What a beautiful wedding! Love the bride’s bouquet the best and also the bridesmaid dresses. Do you happen to know the designer of the bridesmaid dresses?
So beautiful – all of the details are so romantic! The tablescape is gorgeous.
Aww, that is beautiful. The al fresco dancing and dining pics are a dream!
that dress…..and the tablescape – wow! thanks for sharing!
I would love to know all about these balsa wood flowers, season, longevity, & cost…… I’m off to do some research! Thanks for the post!
i would also love to know about the bridesmaid dresses!
Amanda + Bri,
I have an email out to the photographer to see if I can find out about the bridesmaid dress.
Sit tight! *jillian
What a gorgeous setting!
Such a romantic setting. Your wedding gown is simply gorgeous and so are the flowers. I am ecstatic about your bridesmaid’s dress! I am going to use that design for my outfit on a wedding I’m attending soon. Lovely and fabulous!
I really like your style of photography. Whatever you’re doing keep it up. Way cool stuff.
Excellent setting but i like most the stones used for writing the couple’s name.
Absolutely stunning! Straight out of a magazine. Great job by the photographer capturing such a romantic wedding.
Thanks for all your comments about my dress! I’m the bridesmaid. The designer of the dress is Kay Unger and I got it at Neiman Marcus back in April. It’s funny because I loved the dress, but part of the reason I chose it was because I just had a baby and the style I could wear with the extra weight or when I lose it too. Thanks everyone for making me feel good about my choice!
BTW, it’s my house too. Aris & Rosalinda’s wedding was so beautiful, we’re considering renting out our house for events if anyone is interested.
GIA!! You rock my world! You are amazing!
so sweet and beautiful i want to have a wedding like this
so sweet and beautiful i want to have a wedding like this