The sea breeze rolled through the windows of the bridal suite and the bridesmaids buzzed around the room in matching robes. They laughed loudly, adjusted the music volume, and toasted with champagne. Her sisters, nieces, cousins, and friends ooh'd and ahh'd when they saw her dress and swooned when she donned her red-bottom shoes. This was her moment…and they wanted her to revel in it.
Will waited for his bride at the end of a long and curvy staircase. He took a deep breath just before she tapped his shoulder and at the sight of each other, they collapsed into each others' arms. They swayed to the sound of their heartbeats, Christina only pulling away to show her wedding dress. They married under the bright sun surrounded by everyone they loved. Christina and Will made the commitment to love and cherish…and promised Forever to each other and their families.
Christina and Will, thank you for inviting me into your lives and love. I wish you the best as you make Orange County home and enjoy raising a family along the coast. You deserve nothing but happiness. Much Love and Appreciation… j*
The wedding day started at the St. Regis Monarch Beach, with the bridal suite buzzing with prep activity…
Christina's bridesmaids dressed her in a Reem Acra wedding dress…
Christina descended the grand staircase of the St. Regis Monarch Beach to see Will for the first time on their wedding day…
Will and Christina opted to see each other before the ceremony so they could enjoy cocktail hour with friends and family…here she is about to surprise her husband-to-be…this was JD's perspective…
…and this was my perspective…Will was clearly happy to see his bride…
I loved the way Will gazed at his bride…
The sun shined into the St. Regis Monarch Beach and Christina looked positively radiant…
What a babe…
The couple enjoyed a few quiet moments together before the ceremony…
Speaking of the ceremony, the light was gorgeous at the St. Regis Monarch Beach…a perfect day for a wedding…
Christina envisioned a classic, relaxed vibe to her wedding, so the ceremony decor reflected her love for all things natural…
The groom's mom couldn't have been happier…
The sun leaned down from the sky and kissed the bride before the groom did…
It was bright and warm for their outdoor ceremony at the St. Regis Monarch Beach, but the personalized ceremony kept everyone incredibly happy…
The pastor who married the couple also baptized Will. He flew in from Kentucky for the wedding and it added a layer of sincerity and joy to the ceremony…
Sheer happiness…
Then it was time for a few more wedding photos around the St. Regis Monarch Beach before cocktail hour…
The first time Christina's wearing two bands on her ring finger…
The couple enjoyed the view of the Pacific Ocean…and the sight of each other…
Christina met Will in Colorado, so she casually jokes about their hippie love…and she had a bouquet that reflected her free-flowing personality perfectly!
A little bridal party love…
Many thanks to Kerrie Underhill of Platinum Weddings by Kerrie for planning and orchestrating a perfect day and working tirelessly to ensure the wedding reception was filled with pink and white decor…
Floral and design was executed by the ever fabulous White Lilac…
The ballroom at the St. Regis Monarch Beach smelled like an English garden…
A view of the grand table at the front of the reception…
The First Dance…
…and the couple couldn't be happier in the moment…
The couple heard some of the most heartwarming speeches…
…and the party started off right, which included dancing on the stage…
Christina twirled her dress like a pro…
You could say everyone was quite happy…
The entire evening, Will and Christina were surrounded by their friends and family…and the reception pumped with sheer love…
Many thanks to the following creative team for making the day so wonderful…
Venue: St. Regis Monarch Beach
Planner: Platinum Weddings by Kerrie
Floral+Decor: White Lilac
Hair+Makeup: Shannon Rhodes
Lighting+Draping: Amber Event Production
Linen: La Tavola
Music: deBois Entertainment
Invitations: Honey Crisp Designs
Photography: Jasmine Star