![]() We love to travel and really wanted that to show in our wedding. Then each got a custom luggage tag that told them which table, or I should say country, they were sitting at. Really wanted our guests to feel like they were stepping into Old Havana. When guests arrived to the ceremony they were greeted with champagne and a choice to grab a Panama hat or Spanish fan giveaway. We ended up blowing our budget and had way more to deal with than we needed to. My problem was that I was so excited I planned all these huge things early on and insisted on sticking to them. The major thing I wish I would have done differently is start small and grow as the date gets closer. Wedding planning advice from the bride: ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF IT. ![]() As I mentioned before, they held Spanish fans that I bought in Spain that were gold and copper, they matched perfectly. ![]() This was inspired by different shades of coffee, another big thing in Cuban culture. The tallest bridesmaid started with a chocolate brown and the shortest (my 7yr old niece) ended with a light almond color. I wanted them to find something they loved and was uniquely them. My bridesmaids were stunning! I gave them color swatches and let them find their own dresses. Fans that I bought when Adam and I went to Spain for our engagement photos. The bridesmaids carried Spanish fans instead of bouquets. I walked down to Fleetwood Mac’s “Songbird.” Then our friend did an acoustic live version of Madonna’s “Cherish” as the bridal party walked down. The second we walked up we knew this was it.Īdam exited a classic car and walked into the ceremony to “Welcome To The Terrordome” by Public Enemy. The Houdini Estate is absolutely magical, and a perfect homage to old Hollywood. We wanted to give them a party they’d never forget that was very “us” but also true to California’s uniqueness. We had so many family and friends coming from all over the world. I found sparkly gold Converse! I am 6’2″ and my husband is a little over 6’3″, not only do I love comfortable shoes but I also did not want to add any height. Then I found a killer vintage gold belt with black gems in the center that coordinated with the black diamond engagement ring my husband gave me.įor the ceremony I wore a little vintage inspired caplet I found at BHLDN and for the shoes… it doesn’t get more personalized than this. I had ideas for the top that they designed for me and combined with the skirt to make a dress. A beautiful vintage inspired, draped, romantic chiffon skirt. I fell in love with a skirt they had at their boutique. My dress was custom made at Lace & Liberty. He put waves in my hair and pinned a gorgeous deep red flower on the side. ![]() He helped me create a beautiful classic Cuban look. I was very fortunate to have an incredible makeup and hair professional. ![]()
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