Daniel & Ethan found me in July of 2014 through the awesome website A Practical Wedding. Since they live and work in Maryland, they needed an ally “on the ground” in LA. I was delighted to plan their wedding at The Mountain Mermaid with them from beginning to end.
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Daniel & Ethan are both college professors, so the timing was a priority. “We need to get married on our Spring Break,” they said. Our target date ended up as their wedding date: March 14, 2015, aka Pi Day.
The Mountain Mermaid was the perfect location for Daniel and Ethan, a historian. At various points in its history, The Mountain Mermaid has been a boarding school, a casino run by Mickey Cohen, and a private gay bar in the 1950’s! It feels like someone’s lush private residence, so cozy and warm! And everywhere you look…mermaids.
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
We got lucky with a beautiful dry and sunny day for Daniel & Ethan. They chose to spend the morning getting ready together.
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
And then took some photos.
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
This bouquet is one of my absolute favorites all year long! The Enchanted Florist did such a great job on the personal flowers!
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
In short order, it was time for the ceremony! One of my favorite moments of Daniel & Ethan’s wedding was the processional. In a same-sex wedding, traditions are what you make them. Since Ethan’s mother has passed, he chose to walk down the aisle with all three of his sisters, greeting and adding them to his walk, one by one. It was a gorgeous moment, and so special for everyone.
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Daniel took his walk down the aisle with his mom.
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Ceremony time, under a big beautiful tree.
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
After the ceremony, a little private time for the grooms…while their guests enjoy cocktail hour, poolside.
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
On Pi Day, do you serve a wedding cake? NO! You serve mini-pies!
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Photo by Linda Abbott Photography
Daniel & Ethan, I cannot believe it has been almost a year since your intimate and heartfelt wedding day. We loved every moment of creating this wedding with you, and we hope you look back on this day with fond memories forever!
Creative Team: Wedding Planning & Centerpieces: Moxie Bright Events Venue: The Mountain Mermaid Photography: Linda Abbott Photography Catering: Truly Yours DJ: Krieger Personal Flowers: The Enchanted Florist Desserts: Simple Things
Feb 21, 2016
