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The Wedding of Laurel & James

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Ojai, CA

 
outdoor wedding Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, California
photo by: Amy and Stuart - California summer wedding Ojai Valley Inn and Spa photography by LA wedding photographers Amy and Stuart - outdoor garden wedding - Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, California

 Los Angeles natives Laurel and James wanted all the atmosphere and seclusion of a destination wedding with a little more ease and a lot less travel. Steeped in rustic elegance and all the ambience of a "quiet mountain town", and just a two hour drive from LA, the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa couldn't have been more inline with Laurel and James' vision for a stress-free, family getaway. Laurel and James' Ojai summer wedding was organic and down-to-earth with all the right touches of sophistication and style.
summer garden wedding - Ojai Valley Inn, California - photography by L.A. wedding photographers Amy and Stuart
Wedding Planner: Merryl Brown Events
Reception Site: Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
Cake & Catering: Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
Floral Design: Tommy Farmer Studios
Invitations: Carmody & Co.
Live Music: Wayne Foster Music
 
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Wedding Dress: Vera Wang
Bridesmaids Apparel: dresses custom-made by Eduardo Lucero with earrings from J. Crew and brooches by Tigerlilly Jewelry
Hair & Makeup: bride's hair by Jason Low, bridesmaids and mother-of-the-bride hair by Jason Aguayo with makeup by Steven Mora
Groom's Apparel: tuxedo by J. Crew
Favors: hand-jarred honey from bride's cousin
 

 
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