Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography1/39Our stationery, from Jonathan Wright and Company, was beautiful. Everything was Crane’s Ecru. The save-the-date was letterpress printed, while the invitation was engraved with a 22 karat gold bevel edge. The monogram was custom painted by Happy Menocal.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography2/39My Oscar de la Renta wedding dress, which had two parts! A silk faille strapless sweetheart dress and a custom Alençon lace overcoat, which came off after dinner.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography3/39Our beautiful rings! Our jeweler, Montana Coady with Coady Culha, is our dear friend and was one of my bridesmaids, which made the ring process that much more special! Matt and Montana designed my dream engagement ring together, a round brilliant diamond set in platinum with tapered baguettes. My wedding band is a baguette channel set, and Matt’s band is an 18 karat yellow gold men’s classic Coady Culha band.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography4/39Manolo Blahnik white satin sling-backs paired perfectly with my dress.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography5/39Wedding-day essentials! Our rings; the wedding invitation; my earrings, also by Coady Culha; my Oscar de la Renta clutch, which was my “something borrowed” from my bridesmaid Sarah Lanni; and my two hankies—the C hankie was my grandmother’s wedding handkerchief and was my “something old,” and the C&M hankie from my maid of honor, Cynthia, was my “something blue.” The P ring box was a gift from my wedding planners, Brooke and Heather.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography6/39We got ready at The California Club in The French Room, one of my most favorite rooms in the world. I love the beautiful antiques and soft colors, which went perfectly with my bridesmaids’ custom dresses by Galvan.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography7/39My bridesmaids and I toasted with my favorite pink champagne as we got ready.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography8/39Our florist, Nisie, created the most beautiful and simple lily of the valley bouquet.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography9/39The final touch! My maid of honor and stylist, Cynthia Smith of Cynthia Cook Brides, securing my veil.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography10/39Matt's brother and cofounder of House of Etre putting the finishing touches on the bespoke tuxedo he had made for him.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography11/39All dressed and ready to head to church! I drove in the car with my mom and dad. It was one of the most special parts of the day.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography12/39The outside of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Los Angeles. I grew up spending every Sunday at this church and have been in, and at, countless weddings here. It was surreal to me that I was driving up for my own wedding day!
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography13/39The groom and his men!
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography14/39Minutes before we walked down the aisle. My precious goddaughter Raegan was our flower girl. We were trying to build up her courage to make it down the aisle alone!
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography15/39The inside of St. Sophia takes my breath away every single time I walk through the doors.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography16/39Our guests were greeted by my dear friends, who were handing out wedding pamphlets as they entered the church.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography17/39All of the components to a Greek Orthodox wedding: a glass of wine, candles for the bride and groom, the Stefana (wedding crowns), and the Bible all being held on the silver tray gifted to us from our koumbari, the Greek word for the “sponsors” of our wedding. Our koumbari were my two brothers, Christopher and Stephen.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography18/39My dad and I walking down the aisle to the “Bridal Chorus.” The aisle seemed like it went on forever! Thank goodness I had him by my side.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography19/39My father giving me away.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography20/39The priest who married us, Fr. John Bakas, is a dear family friend and very close to my heart. It was so special to see him standing in the altar ready to start the ceremony.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography21/39The Stefana are joined by a ribbon that symbolizes the unity of the bride and groom.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography22/39Our Stefana has special meaning to us, as my parents used these exact crowns on their wedding day.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography23/39First kiss as husband and wife—the happiest moment I will never forget!
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography24/39Taking it all in!
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography25/39Matt and many of his groomsman were USC athletes, and more than half of our wedding guests were Trojans. The USC Marching Band was a fun surprise for all!
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography26/39One of my favorite parts of the day was the first moment my handsome husband and I had alone during the car ride from St. Sophia to the reception at The California Club.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography27/39The exterior of our reception venue, The California Club, established in 1887!
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography28/39The entrance to The California Club.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography29/39The bouzouki player from our Greek band, Synthesi, was a hit during the cocktail hour!
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography30/39Our florist, Nisie, perfectly executed the exact vision my mom and I had for the ballroom. It was a romantic feel with lots of tapered candles and votives. The flower arrangements were a green, white, and blush palette consisting of peonies, garden roses, tulips, hydrangea, and greenery.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography31/39I fell in love with this linen from La Tavola.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography32/39Dress bustled and ready for dinner!
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography33/39Hearing my dad, our brothers, and my maid and matron of honors’ toasts was one of our most favorite parts of the night. Their words made us laugh and cry!
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography34/39Our first dance as a married couple to Jack Johnson’s “Do You Remember.” It is a very special song for the two of us.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography35/39My dad and I danced to “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder. This has been our song since the moment I was born.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography36/39Our cake was made by Sweet Lady Jane. We had three different flavors—something for everyone!
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography37/39Some of my family taking a break from dancing and enjoying a game of pool.
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography38/39Our wedding party held sparklers as we cut the cake under the downtown skyline of Los Angeles. The building lit up in the back is actually where my office is!
Photo: Amy and Stuart Photography39/39Cheers to our very own big, fat, Greek wedding and the most unforgettable night!
