Ashley and Jordan first met in France, and if that’s not a great way to begin a love story, I don’t know what is. The officiant at the ceremony, a close friend of theirs, described it this way: “7 years ago, Ashley and Jordan stood in the gardens of Versaille. Ashley, absorbing the local culture and admiring the scenery. Jordan, absorbing the local wine and admiring Ashley. Ashley, following the docent around, wanting to talk History. Jordan, following Ashley around, wanting to talk.”
In the seven years between that day in Versailles and their wedding, Jordan had his fair share of convincing to do but eventually Ashley realized that she couldn’t imagine her life without him.
Ashley and Jordan wisely held their wedding at the beautiful Rancho Del Diablo Dormido, high in the mountains of Los Angeles, California. Start with a great couple, add in Yosef, the proprietor of the venue, Jihan bringing in balloons from Geronimo Balloons, catering by The Knockout Taco Truck, a circus theme with cotton candy and snow c0nes, and a surprise father-daughter MC Hammer dance routine (more on that later), you’ve got yourself a beautiful party.
Rancho Del Diablo Dormido
Earlier in the week Ashley and Jordan had written love letters to each other and sealed them and during the ceremony the sealed letters and a bottle of wine were placed in a custom made box with their initials. On their first anniversary, they’ll open the box, the letters (and the wine) and replace them with new letters to be read on their second anniversary. What a great tradition.
Catered by the Knockout Taco Truck
The always lovely Jihan from Geronimo Balloons
Leftover Cuties
Leftover Cuties
Ashley and her father danced to some pleasant song and it was beautiful. Some classic jazz song. But in the middle of that, the DJ switched the song and then they danced to MC Hammer, a choreographed routine that blew everyone away. It was the best part of the night.
Notice Ashley had one gorgeous wedding gown, a beautiful dress for the cocktail hour, and yet another amazing dress for dancing.
Venue: Rancho Del Diablo Dormido
Hair and makeup: Shelly, Fierce Faces
Fancy Balloons: Geronimo Balloons
Catering: The Knockout Taco Truck
Music: Leftover Cuties
Wedding Planner: Dana Barrett Gabriel
Temperature after the sun went down: Chilly. Better snuggle close to the one you love
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As if I needed any more reason to hang out at Versailles… beautiful wedding!
These were absolutely PHE!NOM!E!NAL!
Wow, so stunning – all.
Really wedding planners helps a lot for making good arrangements for the weddings.