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Southern California estate wedding: Adriana + Blake

August 1, 2013
Stone Cold Fox wedding dress | photo by Michael Radford | 100 Layer Cake

These two lovebirds didn’t have a specific theme in mind when they started planning their fete. But they did have a talented bunch of loved ones who helped to make their big day as gorgeous as it is. With friends pitching in with everything from the coordination to the music to the florals to the officiating, it was a labor of love indeed. Even their photog Michael Radford was an old pal.

Southern California Estate wedding | photo by Michael Radford | 100 Layer Cake

Adriana says… It was so nice to have our close friends and family have such huge roles in our day. It honestly just felt like another day with our loved ones. So relaxed.

Stone Cold Fox wedding dress | photo by Michael Radford | 100 Layer Cake

Definitely loving these Jeffrey Campbell wedges.

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Adriana’s boho bouquet recipe: blushing bride protea, scabiosa pods, datura pods, hyperium berries, lysimachia, orange pincushion, lavender, dusty miller, eryngium orion, dog eye euphorbia, and chamomile

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Adriana designed these gorgeous invites herself.

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Southern California Estate wedding | photo by Michael Radford | 100 Layer Cake

 

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Rad photobooth wall, yes? It’s a DIY by Adriana + Blake.

Southern California Estate wedding | photo by Michael Radford | 100 Layer Cake

A bit of advice from the bride: My advice for newly engaged couples is be yourself. Your wedding should be a reflection of you (the bride and the groom) and you only. With the support of our families, Blake and I were able to keep this in mind during our planning process. It was such a rewarding feeling when our guests came up to us to comment on how genuine and true our wedding was. All of our hard work paid off and everyone truly loved our DIY touches.

Photography: Michael Radford / Venue: The Stellhorn Estate / Event Coordination & Flowers: Meagan Melum from My Muse Design and Events (mymusedesignandevents-at-gmail-dot-com) / Hair & Make-up: Gina and Jackie (family friends) / Invitations & Design: Adriana Laura Photography + Design (the bride) / Menus & Calligraphy: Tessa Shane / Catering: The Original Taco Man / Decoration Rentals & Consultation: Linsey Herrera from Lux Events & Design / Rentals: Mission Viejo Rentals / Lighting: Carrie from De-lighted / Ceremony Music: Chad Atkinson (friend) / Officiant: Jake Kilroy (family friend) / Bride’s Dress: Stone Cold Fox / Veil: Jill Prettyman from Be Something New / Shoes: Jeffery Campbell / Rings: Lance Geiger Jewelers / Earrings & Bracelet: Goldmine Jewelry & Coins / Groom’s Suit: Zara / Shoes: Cole Haan / Groomsmen’s Shirts: Zara