Hayley and Scott celebrated with a traditional Jewish ceremony that honored their heritage, followed by a modern, chic event at the gorgeous SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills. They couldn’t have been more thrilled with the images Kim Fox captured; they perfectly illustrate the mood, details, and emotion of the entire day!
The Goals: For Hayley and Scott, choosing amazing food and music were at the forefront of their wedding planning process. They hoped to create a fantastic party where their friends and family could celebrate the joining of their two families, and the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills was the ideal venue for their goals. The food was decadent, the band was rocking, and the decor chic!
The Design: The couple’s traditional wedding ceremony was held outdoors at the SLS Hotel, and featured a sleek white chuppah with lush arrangements of orange roses and calla lilies. On display was the beautiful Ketubah that Scott’s sister made for them, which is now a treasured memento of their wedding day.
Slate gray, orange, and lime green provided the bright, sassy wedding color palette the couple desired, and brilliant blue uplighting added an edgy look to the reception. Mirrors and vintage vases brought a touch of glamour to the party and their four-tiered white fondant wedding cake from Fantasy Frostings was decorated in an elegant orange poppy design.
The Look: Hayley said she initially had a hard time selecting a dress, but once she found her silk Priscilla of Boston ball gown she fell in love! From there, she was inspired by classic Hollywood and selected hair, make-up, and jewelry that perfectly complimented the look. She adored how make-up artist Geoffrey Rodriguez made her feel so amazing and beautiful! For her bridesmaids, she chose floor-length slate grey dresses and paired them with Stella and Dot bracelets with a vintage feel.
The Moments: Hayley said, “The whole night was a dream! Seeing my husband for the first time really put me at ease and set such a warm and relaxed tone for the rest of the event. And our vows were just so romantic…expressing your deepest emotions and feelings about one another in front of everyone you care about was magical. Right after the ceremony we were left alone in a room for the first time as man and wife. We were able to reflect on what just happened. We re-read our vows to one another so we could really soak it in. I would recommend to everyone that they have that moment. Take some time alone as a couple to reflect before you head into the reception.” They also treasured the sentimental speeches both of their parents made, and loved having their first sip of wine together out of Scott’s Bar Mitzvah cup.
The Pros: Head on over to Hayley and Scott’s page in our Real Wedding Library to see more of the amazing team that brought their wedding to life!
Thank you for sharing your incredible day with us Hayley and Scott! A huge congratulations to you both!
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A traditional approach with an emphasis on family, this classically elegant Texas wedding celebrated the romance between couple, Camille and Todd, and their future lives together. Balancing a meaningful religious service with a lively reception party, their wedding, captured by Aves Photographic Design, suited the spirit of their relationship perfectly!
What were the top three priorities for you in planning your wedding?Keeping Christ at the center, having fun, and keeping it classy. I wanted it to be simple, yet elegant.
What wedding traditions or cultural traditions did you incorporated into your wedding and what did they mean to you? I tend to swing towards a more traditional approach with most things, so I wanted to get married in a church. The church was built by my great-grandfather and was where my sister got married. It was important to me that I get married somewhere meaningful to my family. During the service my cousin played the violin with organ music in the background.
I like wedding traditions such as something old, something borrowed, something blue, and something new. I have just always thought it was fun to incorporate those customs into a wedding. For my something borrowed and old, I wore my mother’s pearl and diamond ring. My mother and I have an amazing and blessed relationship and I couldn’t imagine going through the day without something special of hers. Family is a top priority to me, so involving as much as my family and his family in the celebration was necessary.
Were there any places where you broke the rules in your wedding planning? Why and how did you do that? During the planning process, I was very laid back. I can give thanks to Emily Youngblood and my mother for helping me with that! Pretty much the only rule I broke was that my groom and I took pictures before the wedding. This really eased all of my nerves and made it quicker and easier to get out of the church after the wedding. We really love dancing and wanted to celebrate with all of our family and friends as soon as we could!
What was your biggest wedding planning success?My biggest success was that the “end product” turned out perfectly. I wanted the classic look of the wedding to carry through from the dresses, ceremony and to the reception. One of my main focuses was to keep everything coordinated. The church was traditional, so I wanted a traditional service. We did candle lightings, scripture readings, prayer and even had the most angelic of voices sing Ave Maria. I also incorporated lace into everything – my garter, dress and even my bridal cake. The Colonial Country Club has colonial style architecture, so the cake was decorated in a way that really captured its elegance. Additionally, I wanted the reception to be filled with class and romance. The flowers, lighting and drapery really encompassed that vision and brought everything together.
Also, I could not have chosen a better band. The way they made the entire reception come to life was absolutely incredible. I saw people dance that I never thought would! They are THAT good! They were the icing on the cake and brought an element to the reception that would not have existed without them!
What was the most important thing that you learned through the wedding planning process and what would you tell other brides-to-be?Hire a wedding planner or coordinator! I learned that the planning of the wedding is really what you make it. You can either make it stressful or one of the most enjoyable things you have ever done. Dont get me wrong, there are stressful moments. But keep in mind…in the end your wedding day is ONE day out of the rest of your life with the man of your dreams. Love every moment of planning, but dont get wrapped up in the details that ultimately don’t matter. The most important piece is to understand the covenant you are about to make and know how important that is. Spend time with your spouse-to-be and get to know him more as you continue your way down the journey.
Also, one of my most favorite parts about planning was that I got to do it all with my mother. She helped me through the entire exciting process, along with Emily, our wedding planner. Doing this with my mother was so important to me, andit was really an honor to have her be involved as much as she was! Since family is so important to me, I wanted to have my sisters, Raime, Amy, and Anna be a part of it as much as they could. They live all around the US with their own families, so it was difficult to have them be at everything. However, they showered me with love, encouragement, blessings and prayer during the entire process. Ultimately, I would definitely make it a priority to keep your family involved, even if it is just through prayers. It meant so much to me that I knew they were always available to help me.
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