Real Weddings: Christina + William

Christina and William’s wedding is chock-full of DIY cuteness!   A true handmade wedding in every sense of the word, Christina created all of the fun decor and letterpressed her wedding invitations, and friends handmade her gown and pulled together all of the floral arrangements.   I love the punchy red and blue color palette, and Sarah K. Chen‘s images are absolute perfection!

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The paper airplanes throughout the wedding symbolize Christina and William’s 7-year long distance relationship and love letters flying back and forth.  Christina designed and letterpressed the invitations, and included the couple’s precious pup, Didi, in all of the graphics.

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The Smog Shoppe was transformed with pom pom garlands hanging from the ceiling and eclectic centerpieces featuring decorated soda bottles, succulents, and table numbers in painted picture frames.

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For favors, Christina designed muslin tote bags and had them printed at a local shop.  A bit of bakers twine finishes the look!

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Christina thank you for sharing all of the fun, crafty details of your day with EAD!

The following Los Angeles wedding vendors contributed to Christina and William’s wedding:

Photography – Sarah K. Chen
Venue – Smog Shoppe, Culver City
Floral, planning and design, stationery – DIY
Favors – muslin tote bags, DIY
Gown – Handmade by a friend
Bridesmaids – J Crew
Hair and makeup – Ammi Hsu
Accessories – DIY
Shoes – Stuart Weitzman
Cake and catering – Aunty Em’s
Rentals – Town and Country
DJ – Ken Lyle

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