Bride & Groom walk on beach and wave, Santa Monica, CA

Bright & Beachy Annenberg Beach House Wedding | Dana & Ray

On a warm and windy day in April, Dana & Ray hosted their friends and family at their Annenberg Beach House wedding. The Annenberg is such a lovely venue with so much history! The Marion Davies Guest House, seen below, was designed by the same architect as the Hearst Castle, Julia Morgan.

Annenberg Beach House Wedding, Wedding Planner: Moxie Bright Events

Photo by Little Boat Photography

Wide angle view of Annenberg Beach House Wedding

Photo by Little Boat Photography

I’m totally in love with Dana’s engagement ring. Good work, Ray!

Art deco engagement ring, gold, diamond and emerald ring

Photo by Little Boat Photography

The day began with Ray and Dana getting ready…

Groom getting ready photo collage, Wedding Planner: Moxie Bright Events

Photos by Little Boat Photography

Bride getting ready for wedding day collage Wedding Planner: Moxie Bright Events

Photos by Little Boat Photography

Before the ceremony, Dana & Ray posed around the venue for some amazing portraits!

Bride & Groom pose outside of the Marion Davies Guest House, Santa Monica, CA, Wedding Planner: Moxie Bright Events

Photo by Little Boat Photography

Bride & Groom pose outside the Marion Davies Guest House, Santa Monica, CA Wedding Planner: Moxie Bright Events

Photo by Little Boat Photography

Soon after, it was ceremony time!

Ceremony location at Annenberg Beach House, Annenberg Beach House splash pad, Wedding Planner: Moxie Bright Events

Photo by Little Boat Photography

Wedding ceremony at Annenberg Beach House splash pad, beach ceremony location with arch and flowers, Wedding Planner: Moxie Bright Events

Photo by Little Boat Photography

Ray’s brother, Jake, officiated a hilarious and heartfelt ceremony. Jake’s opening line, “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to celebrate this thing called life”, paid homage to Prince who had passed away only two days before.

Bride & Groom, ceremony at Annenberg Beach House splash pad

Photo by Little Boat Photography

After the ceremony, Dana & Ray waved to well-wishers on the beach. Everyone loves a wedding!

Bride & Groom walk on beach and wave, Santa Monica, CA

Photo by Little Boat Photography

While guests enjoyed acoustic music by the Jason Sulkin Trio and hors d’oeuvres by Patina Catering, Dana & Ray enjoyed some time on the beach. Little Boat Photography worked their magic and snapped these stunners!

Bride & Groom walk on beach at sunset, Santa Monica, CA

Photo by Little Boat Photography

Bride & Groom, Annenberg Beach House Wedding, beach sunset

Photo by Little Boat Photography

Dana & Ray love color and wanted to incorporate some beach elements as well. Their entire color story can be found in their awesome cake, by Nicole Bakes Cakes. Check out the octopus cake stand, and the buttercream that looks like waves!

3 tier blue onbre cake with bright flowers

Photo by Little Boat Photography

Their color story continues in Dana’s epic cascading bouquet. Can I just say I LOVE a cascading bouquet? These need to make a comeback ASAP.

multi-color cascading spring bouquet, by The Enchanted Florist, Burbank, CA

Photo by Little Boat Photography

These bright and festive centerpieces provided a wonderful pop of color for the tables.

purple, yellow, blue and blush centerpiece, Annenberg Beach House Wedding

Photo by Little Boat Photography

The Groom & his men were well appointed with their bold & unique succulent boutonnieres.

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Thanks, Dana & Ray, for having me along on your wedding planning journey! I had such a wonderful time getting to know you. Your wedding day was so colorful and fun, just like you!

Bride & Groom pose outside the Annenberg Beach House, Santa Monica, CA Wedding Planner: Moxie Bright Events

Photo by Little Boat Photography

Renee signature. Renée. Moxie Bright Events.

 

 

Creative Team

Wedding Planning: Moxie Bright Events Venue: Annenberg Community Beach House Photography: Little Boat Photography by Safeena Padder Florals: The Enchanted Florist Catering: Patina DJ & Photobooth: Bouquet Sound Cake: Nicole Bakes Cakes Ceremony Musicians: Jason Sulkin Music Videography: One Love Productions Grooms Attire: The Black Tux 

 

Moxie Weddings

Aug 3, 2016

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