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Chic black + white Ace Hotel Palm Springs wedding

June 1, 2020
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What do you get when a pro skateboarder and an event planner tie the knot? A super cool, and very chic, Palm Springs wedding, it turns out! San Diego natives Nicole of Nicole Manalo Events and Jimmy embedded details from their 15-year relationship (not to mention their little man, Mason) and love of all things Anthro, throughout a classic, sophisticated celebration that had guests chanting, “ain’t no party like a Jimmy and Nicole party” all night long. See more details as you scroll through the images by Alexis Ralston Photography:

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Love these neutral polka dot robs for bridesmaids.

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The color palette incorporated a pop of yellow, because growing up whenever Nicole would ask her mom her fave color, she would say “yellow, because it’s a happy color”, and well, who doesn’t want a happy color at their wedding?! Nicole’s childhood home was even yellow. So sweet!

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Just a little obsessed with our bride’s modern BHLDN wedding gown, over here!

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White bridesmaid dresses + white bouquets = very chic.

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Jimmy AND five of his groomsmen are professional skateboarders, so naturally it’s a pretty big part of their lives. And it gave their black and white wedding such a fun twist!

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All the lanterns on the way down the aisle came from Anthropologie, where Nicole loves and used to work!

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How creative is this ‘skate to your seat’ seating chart and skateboard keychains?! The calligraphy made for such fun personalized wedding favors.

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Nicole says, Though my grandpa was celebrating with us in heaven I wanted to make sure he was part of the big day. My grandpa was a chef and the menu was created in his memory. During the salad course our menu had a quote: “Don’t forget to eat your greens”—Papa 

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You can never go wrong with rattan lanterns, pampas grass, and alll the greenery.

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Pop on into our inspiration gallery for more from this chic Palm Springs wedding!

…’Cause a Jimmy + Nicole party don’t stop. Congrats, you two!

Photographer: Alexis Ralston Photography / Videography: Kappel Imagery. / Venue, Catering, & Desserts: Ace Hotel & Swim Club / Planning & Design: Nicole Manalo Events / Florist:  Moments in Bloom / Hair & Makeup: love, Phoebe / DJ: The Love Rockers, DJ Tanner – Kenneth Gueco / Rentals: The Chiavari Guys / Paper Invitations: Minted / Calligraphy: love, Phoebe / Signage & Paper Goods: Unmeasured Events / Seating Chart: Sunday Period / Laser Cut: Creative Amme / Ribbons: Tono & Co / Photobooth: Pixster / Bride’s Dress: Wtoo by Watters from BHLDN / Jumpsuit: Fame & Partners / Bomber Jacket: LOHO Bride / Jewelry: Mejuri / Wedding Band: Kasia Jewelry / Groom’s Attire: Friar Tux