Monica & Ben's Classic Malibu Wedding

Monica & Ben's wedding last year was truly magical. They lived on the east coast. I live in LA. And their wedding was set to be up high overlooking the Malibu coast. Truly a bi-coastal wedding planning experience and I loved every minute working with them. Monica definitely had a vision and needed us to simply keep her organized and run the actual day. So all these pretty details are all straight from Monica's head! LOVE the classic elegant look. Timeless is the best word that comes to mind.

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Monica wanted to play on all the natural beauty that was already there. Tons of gorgeous greens and epic views. So - that was the direction we went. Bringing out the vintage details of the estate itself and just adding white and green florals everywhere! Monica's family friend even MADE the arch to fit the rest of the decor and rentals perfectly!

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I mean.... could this be the most attractive bridal party ever?! I think so! When planning your wedding from afar, my biggest advice is to put the most time and care into choosing your vendors and then FULLY trusting them. You can't visit the venue 10+ times, you can't meet with your florist in person over and over again. Having a team that understands your vision, is competent, and can all work together is key. Monica was so stunning and so at ease on her wedding day -it was SUCH a joy to see so much love and happiness throughout the entire day. Thank you for trusting us Monica!!

Be sure not to miss their gorgeous wedding video at the bottom of the post!

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Coordination: Tasteful Tatters// Photography: Katrina Jayne Photography // Venue: Rancho Del Cielo // Catering: Command Performance Catering // Rentals: Smart Party Rents // Florals: Ezai Florals // Video: Royal Films // Hair/Makeup: Bliss Bridal Beauty // DJ: A-Dub Music // Cake: Susie Cakes