Real Weddings Post – Chanel and K.C. 05.09.09
I first met Chanel at one of our large sale events at the Belamar Hotel in 2008. She purchased a gorgeous lace Sophia Tolli gown and was such a delight to meet. This was then…
Chanel and me Belamar Hotel Event 2008
Today, she is happily married to K.C. and was willing to share some of her favorite photos and vendors from their wedding day — as well as some post wedding planning insight.
The Details: Chanel and K.C. used their wedding date, 05.09.09, as the theme of their wedding, engraving this on their DIY invitations, menus, and even on their cake. After the ceremony at Palisades Park at the Santa Monica Bluffs the couple and guests celebrated at the Santa Monica Woman’s Club. The wedding cake topper was used by both the brides parents and grandparents — proof of which is in the picture on the cake table (brides grandparents cutting their wedding cake with the same cake topper). Chanel wore her recently deceased grandfather’s ring as a bracelet — a way to keep him close throughout the day (lower left corner). She also pinned his already purchased boutonniere on her dress petticoat. Chanel designed and made her floral hair pin as well as the headband and hair pins for her bridal party (bottom row).
Wedding Day Re-cap: “Everything went great! We did A LOT of things ourselves and learned the lesson that sometimes it isn’t always worth the money you save. However, we loved how everything turned out. The only scare was that our wedding planner called us an hour before our ceremony on the bluffs in Santa Monica and said the police were trying to shut us down. ”Oh well” I told her. If they do, we’ll move inside, or take the fine. They went away, threats denied, and our day went forward uninhibited.
Two weeks before our wedding I lost my dear, dear grandpa that I was super close to all growing up. The memorial service was on Wednesday and our wedding was that Saturday. It was a hard go for my family but made all the small unimportant things quickly go away and all of the important things come to the surface.
Finally standing at the alter with my man, all my girls behind me, looking over at my parents and my surviving grandmother all the struggles of planning flew away and I was filled with pure joy and not a care in the world. (Adorned in a gorgeous dress and enveloped by my perfect veil, all thanks to you. )”
Vendors and Accolades from the bride:
Dress, Veil, Petticoat: Encore Bridal “stress free and easy”
Hair Piece: DIY by Bride
Catering: Wood Ranch – “very inexpensive, very tasty, and overwhelmingly helpful”
Alterations: Joseph Mattucci, Redondo Beach, CA – “put my heart to rest”
DJ: Jason Jones, Elegant Event Entertainment – “Was like a friend. We gave him full reign and it was GREAT!”
Hair: Lauren Wilcox
Makeup: bride
Earrings: ICE, Fred Segal
Engagement Ring and Wedding Bands: Daniel Mitchel LLC, Private Jeweler handcrafted in America
Cake: Vanilla Bakeshop
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals and Plush Lounge
Photo Booth: Classic Photo Booth Rental – “my favorite thing!”
Photographer: Michael Gardner
Centerpiece Florals: Orchid arrangements DIY by bride (they’re even for sale — comment if you’re interested!)
Bouquets/Corsages/Boutonnieres: Boulevard Florist Wholesale – “AMAZING help. Exactly what I wanted and SO affordable”
Invitations: DIY by couple
Flower Girl Shoes (see picture): DIY by bride
Transportation from Ceremony to Reception: Father’s antique Dodge Dart
Love Chanel’s Lacy Look? May we suggest…
Christos 4015
Save over $2000! This gorgeous organza wedding gown with Alencon lace appliques is now available at Encore Bridal.
The Best of: Celebrity Wedding Dresses 2009
Fred Marcus Photography
The best of celebrity wedding dresses 2009
1. Ivanka Trump – Ivanka chose a custom designed gown by none other than the famous Vera Wang. Per Ms. Wang, Ivanka desired a “royal” and “classic” Grace Kelly inspired gown. Thus, her shoulders and decolletage were covered in a sheer netting adorned with lace applique. Ivanka’s majestic gown was designed from 3 tiers of asymmetrically hand appliqued lace (3-4 different laces in all). Of course she accessorized with her own diamond jewels. What I love – The lace netting bodice and sleeves — thank you Ivanka for giving us a look outside of strapless.
Fred Marcus Photography
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2. Christina Hendricks – Her vintage inspired wedding included her own dress by Carolina Herrera. She wore a strapless fit and flare gown with a sun motif. A lace-edged seamless veil, antique gold dangling earrings, and an organic bouquet of flowers completed her look. What I love: If you can look beyond her tatas, I love her accessories – the gold earrings perfectly compliment her hair color. Also, a huge nod to her stylish bridesmaids — love the mix of colors and headpieces.
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3. Heidi Montag
– donned a Monique Lhuillier strapless ball gown fit for a princess. Fabric appliques throughout the skirt and bodice provide a whimsical feel while the beaded belt add glam. What I love: her jewelry — layered long necklaces and cuffs — it doesn’t hurt that they are real sparkling diamonds.
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I’d love to hear whose dress you love most and why!
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4. Khloe Kardashian - 
Exudes contemporary cool in this ruched mermaid gown by none other than Vera Wang. A beaded lavender belt finishes her look. What I love: While a little too extreme of a cut for my taste – I love the playfulness of the layered skirt.
Which dress is your favorite???
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