With busy schedules, short weekends, and just not enough time in the world, we are seeing Friday (and even Sunday) weddings become more and more popular!  What better way to kick-off your weekend by having your wedding on a Friday night, allowing you and your guests to dance the night away into the wee hours of the morning, and then having the entire weekend to recover!

That's what we loved about this next wedding where Joanna and Andrew said "I do" on a sunny and beautiful Friday evening in August at the Vibiana.

Her colors were all shades of purples and blush and gold tones which brought a true richness to the venue and to her design.  Such a gorgeous bride and an adorable bridal party..and check out all of the sweet details below. One of the highlights of this wedding was definitely the food! Guests left with stuffed bellies after dining on Asian inspired entrees, a sushi station, a carving station...topped off with a coffee and ice cream station, and then a fabulous tacos truck for a fun late night snack!  And who could forget about the open bar and that gorgeous dessert station!  

Check out all of the fabulous details below:

Photographer: Esther Sun Photography

Chrystine and Michael are hands down one of our favorite clients to work with! Such a laid back couple who are both die hard Lakers fan (I knew we would get along just fine!).  The two go way back, Michael being best friends with Chrystine's older brother.  Her brother unexpectedly and tragically passed away in 2007, which brought Chrystine and Michael closer together as they supported each other.  The years went by and as they became closer, the time came in 2009 when Michael proposed to Chrystine at the top of the Tokyo Tower in Japan while on vacation.

The couple wanted to keep the ceremony simple and clean, really using the Skirball's beautiful and natural backdrop to speak for itself.  For the reception, Chrystine and Michael wanted a very colorful and dramatic appearance which was achieved through dark blue and purple wash lights and uplight and also a custom gobo that was lit onto the glossy white dance floor.  To create a fun and party-like environment, lounge furniture was added along with an awesome casino with full-sized blackjack, roulette, and craps tables.

Adorable details such as the Lakers garter, Chrystine's shiba inu Tsuki, the fabulous paper origami bouquets, the custom Kobe Byrant sneakers, and the GORGEOUS wedding dress, all added beautiful detail and color to this beautiful wedding.  And did we mention the wedding cake was made to mimic the Tokyo Tower where they got engaged?

Check out the awesome photos below!

Photographer: Apple & Cheese Photography

This next wedding is filled with beautiful details, sweet and adorable ideas, and a unique and offbeat venue that will have you wanting to have your own DIY cozy wedding!  Emilie and Tyler are your modern, unique, and awesome couple who are so stylish and just plain cool.  The two met like many couples these days do, online.  After a crowded and loud first date at Father's Office, sharing a table with 2 businessmen out for drinks, sparks flew nonetheless and 2 years later, Tyler popped the question.  Tyler remembers his most memorable moment at the wedding to be his father's toast while Emilie loved the recessional after being announced man and wife for the first time, and the grand entrance where the two emerged from the lofty 2nd floor down to their friends and family.

Emilie was very involved in providing a lot of the vintage and adorable details that the wedding features.  With help from her family, they custom made table runners, pillows, sofa covers, and pennant flags for their escort cards...she and Tyler also worked together to make ALL of the paper chains that you see hanging at their ceremony!  70 of their closest friends and family dined on comfort foods such as macaroni and cheese and steak filet which was served up family style.  An awesome dessert table kicked off dancing for the rest of the evening.

Check out all the beautiful details below!

Photographer: Kari Kochar Photography