Elegant Wedding in Oakland (CA)

How did you meet and start dating?

How did you get engaged?

Tell us about the rings.

We met on Tinder. Jhony did a surprise proposal at my favorite sushi restaurant with my whole family there.

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How did you decide on your look? Please describe your dress/attire (style, shape, color, fabric, etc.), veil, tie, shoes and accessories. And tell us about your wedding party: What did your bridesmaids and groomsmen wear?

I looked at hundreds of posts on Pinterest to get inspiration.

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Tell us about your flowers and your bouquet. How did you choose them? Was there any sentimental significance in your choice? What types of flowers did you choose for the bridesmaid bouquets and the groomsmen boutonnieres?

We used Asiatic Lillies, Red Roses, and Baby’s Breath. My florist was recommended to me by my sister. 

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Please describe your ceremony. How did you decorate the space and the aisle? Did you include any traditions? What were your processional and recessional songs?

The venue needed very little decoration. Our processional songs were “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran and “Spend My Life With You” by Tamia and Eric Benet. Our recessional was “Let’s Get Married” by Jagged Edge

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Please describe your reception. Where was it and why did you choose this location? Tell us about the centerpieces, tablescapes, place settings and any other decorations. Did you have any special menu items or signature cocktails? What was your first dance song? How about any additional entertainment, like a photo booth or a cigar bar?

Our reception and ceremony were at the same venue for convenience. For our centerpieces we submerged red roses in cylindrical vases with a floating candle on top. No signature cocktail. Open bar. 

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Is there any advice you’d like to share with future couples?

Be sure to have fun and take mental snapshots!!

Location: Oakland, CA
Event Date:  September 16, 2017
Event Planner: San Francisco Weddings
Beauty: Face It Salon SF
Makeup Artist: Allie Yamaguchi
Dress Store: BHLDN
Floral Designer: Esscents of Flowers
Reception Venue: The Terrace Room at Lake Merritt
Photographer: Apollo Fotografie {Fine Art Wedding Photo & Video}