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The Offbeat Bride: Crystal, Graphic Designer
Her Offbeat Partner: Andy, Art Director
Location & Date of wedding: Private residence in Palm Springs, CA — Sept. 17, 2008
What made our wedding offbeat: We didn't set out to have a theme wedding but, by combining all the things we loved, that's what happened!
We were looking to have a ceremony that was stress-free and in a location that we could get excited about. Keeping it simple meant having the ceremony without guests let us have a day that was very personal and relaxed.
Finding Mandi was my biggest coup. I wanted a photographer who could get as excited about the location as we were. Keeping it modern in a retro kind of way — try to explain that one!
Our biggest challenge: Organizing everything from Vancouver took some time but by using the internet and having some faith it all turned out.
My advice for other offbeat brides: Go with what works best for you.
We did have a dinner with our immediate family at home in Vancouver a month after the wedding. Having the private ceremony was in no way a slight to our families, it was important for us to have something that was fun and just for us. We'll be following the whole thing up with a big party next year for our friends and extended family.
POODLE!
Glad to hear of someone else having a private ceremony and open reception later. That’s just what I want! Lovely! Thanks for sharing your day with us!
I love it! WHere did u find such a great place for your photos? Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful couple!
Stunning colors and photography, too.
The polka dot lining is adorable! Where did you get it??
i need a polka dot crinoline!!! where can i find one?
THANK YOU for giving more details – but please do tell where you got your dress and crinoline!
Superb style! Could you tell me where you bought your dress! I love it.
Hi all, I had the dress made by a local dressmaker – it cost about $400, that can give you some incentive to go that route! The crinoline was the stiff polka dot fabric over black crinoline and was sewn into the bottom of the skirt.
I think you two are just about as cute as couple as there can ever be. So incredibly photogenic! Thank you for sharing your photos with us 😀