Monica and Connor celebrated their love on a gorgeous, summer day in August of 2020. This couple did a lot of pivoting due to the pandemic and were ready to celebrate their marriage with family and friends. They made it official with a small ceremony in a Catholic Church in Los Angeles a few weeks before they held an all-outdoor affair at the delightful Besson Commons at Sunriver Resort.  

Their day kicked off with Monica and her maids getting ready with hair and makeup by the fabulous Cassidy Elise in the Fireside Room at the resort. Monica looked absolutely stunning in her Made With Love Bridal dress (with pockets!) and cathedral veil. She purchased this lovely gown at a&be Bridal. Connor and the groomsmen spent the morning at one of Sunriver’s rental homes, they sported attire from Men’s Wearhouse and rocked custom sunglasses. 

Next up, was the first look for the couple. This heart-warming moment was captured wonderfully by Carsten Tice Photography. Monica held her captivating bouquet of creamy roses, peach garden roses, pale blue nigella, and Italian ruscus greenery created by Flowers by Alana. 

As the guests arrived for the ceremony, they were invited into an enchanting, white draped canopy designed by Incredible Events. The space was set with decorative whiskey barrels, white garden chairs, and a wooden arbor handmade by one of Monica’s bridesmaids. The arbor was adored with fresh blooms to match Monica’s bouquet and white sheer draping. The couple held a blessing of their marriage ceremony, kissed and celebrated! 

From there, the guests enjoyed playing lawn games and dining on delicious appetizers and hand crafted cocktails by Sunriver Resort. The reception space was set up completely outdoors, with romantic lighting and a dance floor by Illuminate Your Night, crisp white linens by BBJ Linen, and vintage centerpiece vases by Curated Event Rentals. The linen napkins and displayed quilt were made by the bride’s parents and provided a fun backdrop for photos! Videography throughout the celebrations was provided by IVY PNW.

After a delectable buffet dinner and sentimental toasts, Monica and Connor cut their splendid two tier cake from Ida’s Cupcake Cafe. The guests continued the night with eating cupcakes, having drinks, and dancing the night away to the DJ services provided by Flip Flop Sounds. 

We loved providing our Day-of Coordination package for Monica and Connor to ensure the day was smooth sailing, especially after all the challenges they faced due to the pandemic. We adored being part of their special celebration!