Weddings

This Dreamy California Wedding Took Place in a Just-Completed Canyon Home

By Alexandra Macon
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    Morning view.

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    Our dog Larry patiently waiting to walk us down the aisle.

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    Mieka and I moments before the ceremony.

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    Details of the polo I made and Mieka’s custom jumpsuit by Shaina Mote.

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    A kiss before we marry.

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    Walking down the aisle.

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    Friends arriving.

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    Some sips before the ceremony.

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    Friend Vatana Shaw’s beautiful back.

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    A moment before the ceremony.

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    Walking towards our loved ones was one of the most special memories of the day.

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    Passing the mic during the blessings.

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    A peek through the piña fabric.

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    Friend Jodi Balfour wearing “pants no pants.”

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    Moments after we are announced wives!

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    Our dads and friends during the ceremony.

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    Friend Erica Chidi Cohen singing “Moon River.”

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    Saying my vows to Jacq.

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    My mom’s pinkie ring and custom Ceremony engagement ring.

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    Sealing it with a kiss.

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    Listening to our friends’ blessings.

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    Mieka’s mom, Gilly, and I embracing.

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    Our “that just happened” moment!

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    Starting the celebration.

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    With our families.

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    Friends Jalan and Jibril Durimel.

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    Beautiful menus designed by friend Lisa Escudero, surrounded by Renko Floral cascading longan fruit.

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    Was in tears when I first saw what Ren created for us. The white radishes may have been my favorite part

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    Renko Floral exceeded our imaginations. We were so moved by the way she incorporated fruit from Israel and the Philippines and loved how far she stepped outside the bridal box.

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    The stunning sculpture Ren created for the brides’ table. We ate that jackfruit for the rest of the week.

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    The salad course.

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    Friends Giovanna Fischer and Vatana Shaw.

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    A toast with the dankest wine we could find.

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    Friendship J.Hannah rings.

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    With our sisters, Zoe Tennant and Jenn Pablo, having sneaky snacks.

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    Friends Mereba and Arima’s exquisite performance.

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    Nighttime view.

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    Blurry dancing.

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    Fireside moment with friends. From left, Jess Hannah Révész, Erica Chidi Cohen, Marley Chamoi Taylor, Mieka, and me.

Vogue.com contributor Alexandra Macon loves a wedding. After helping lead the launch of Vogue.com in 2010 as the site’s managing editor, she started Replica Handbag Store Weddings and Over The Moon—a curated online shopping destination and registry that carries over 400+ brands across the RTW, bridal, accessories, kitchenware, homeware, and children’s categories. ... Read More
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