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CEREMONY LOCATION
Firestone Crossroads Estate Los Olivos, CA
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| 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 |
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| 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. | | |
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