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Maya Sardjono & Kevin Hsieh | April 19, 2008 | Los Olivos, CA

SITES & VENDORS

CEREMONY LOCATION
Firestone Crossroads Estate
Los Olivos, CA

 
RECEPTION LOCATION
Firestone Crossroads Estate
Los Olivos, CA
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jules Bianchi Photography
Los Angeles, CA
EVENT COORDINATOR
Emma Petievich
CAKE DESIGNER
Jo & Plin Cakes
Los Angeles, CA
CATERER
Pure Joy Catering
Santa Barbara, CA
FLORAL DESIGNER
Bobbe Vagell Floral Concepts
Los Angeles, CA
HAIR DESIGNER
Megan Ray, Beauty Makeup Studio
Los Angeles, CA
MAKEUP DESIGNER
Renee Lee, Beauty Makeup Studio
Los Angeles, CA
MUSIC / CEREMONY
Festival Strings
Los Angeles, CA
MUSIC / RECEPTION
Goodbeat Productions
Santa Barbara, CA
OFFICIANT
Rev. Peter Wongka Oei
TRANSPORTATION
Limousine Link
Santa Barbara, CA
VIDEOGRAPHER
Nathan Wauk
Los Angeles, CA
WEDDING STATIONERY
Jacob Galleries
Arcadia, CA

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THEIR STORY
HOW THEY MET
Maya and Kevin met as freshmen at UC Berkeley and started dating. After graduation, Kevin lived in the bay area while Maya was in Los Angeles. Still remaining good friends the couple reconnected in Los Angeles several years later.
BRIDE'S PROFESSION
Physician
GROOM'S PROFESSION
Investment Banker
LENGTH OF ENGAGEMENT
9 months
THE PROPOSAL
Kevin proposed while on vacation on the Big Island in Hawaii. After a gorgeous dinner on the oceanfront and a walk on the beach, Kevin got down on one knee and popped the question.
THE GOWN
A romantic floor-length sleeveless lace gown in antique ivory with a drop-waist, A-line skirt and keyhole back detail with a sweep train by Monique Lhuillier.
NUMBER OF GUESTS / ATTENDANTS
250 guests / 4 bridesmaids / 4 groomsmen
THE THEME
Rustic wine country setting
THE CAKE
5-tier, round, chocolate raspberry cake in white fondant with white fondant floral detail matching the wedding stationery detail, garnished with fresh flowers.
FIRST DANCE SONG
“It Had to Be You” by Harry Connick, Jr.
THE MENU
Passed Appetizers

Ribbons of grilled filet on toasted circles with olive tapenade, arugula and roasted garlic aoli; hand folded fillo triangles of sautéed spinach, feta, raisins and toasted pine nuts; crisp wonton squares with seared ahi with a ginger-wasabi dollop; spicy tuna tartar

First Course

Tossed greens with candied pecans, pears and gorgonzola, and balsamic vinaigrette; baskets of hearth baked breads and rolls with ramekins of herb pressed butter.

Duet Entree

Grilled salmon with uva rosso sauce; top sirloin marinated in fine Chianti, rosemary and garlic and char grilled to perfection, served with Chianti Jus.

Dessert

fresh chocolate-dipped strawberries
HONEYMOON DESTINATION
Maldives
THE WEDDING
Maya and Kevin wanted a classy but somewhat informal setting with distinct character. They've always loved wine country and the meadows and rustic barn at Crossroads provided the perfect backdrop for their wedding.