Coastal Destination Wedding Weekend at Shutters on the Beach

Los Angeles
Written By Emily Wright
bride and groom planned their dream destination wedding in santa monica, california at the iconic Shutters on the beach

I had the pleasure of spending Rosie’s wedding weekend with her, curating hair and makeup styles for her coastal destination wedding in Santa Monica, CA. The celebration kicked off with a rehearsal dinner, where we created a romantic half up half down hairstyle paired with fresh, natural makeup to set the tone for everything ahead.

This gorgeous rehearsal dinner took place at The Proper Hotel in Santa Monica, a space with design, layered textures, and sculptural details throughout. With its art filled lobby lounge, rooftop deck, and that laid back California energy running through every corner, it was the perfect setting to kick off Rosie's wedding weekend surrounded by the people she loves most.

Shutters on the Beach feels like a postcard come to life. A Cape Cod style beach house resort perched right on the Pacific in Santa Monica. With its chic coastal design, sweeping ocean views, and that warm, easy hospitality it's known for, the hotel sets the most beautiful backdrop for a wedding weekend. Every corner of the property carries that laid back coastal elegance that makes you want to slow down and soak it all in.

On wedding day, Rosie stepped into her moment wearing a modern, chic bun with flawless airbrush makeup, effortlessly polished and completely her. We also took care of the groom with our grooming service, because every detail matters and he deserves to feel just as confident walking down that aisle.

Vendor credits:

Photo: @simplyadriphoto, Simply Adri Photography
Planner: @honeyfitzevents
Video: @amaricouples
Florist: @ixoraflorist
Hair/Makeup: @emilylynnandcompany
Live music: @thisisgoodmood
Rentals: @tmmprorental
Cake: @thebutterend

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Emily Wright

Emily Wright is the founder and CEO of Emily Lynn & Co., one of Los Angeles' top-rated on-site bridal hair and makeup teams. With over 13 years in the beauty industry — from the salon chair to Hollywood red carpets, Emmy-nominated television sets, and some of Southern California's most iconic wedding venues. Emily has built a reputation for effortless, natural beauty that lets every client feel like themselves.

Under her leadership, Emily Lynn & Co. has grown from a one-woman operation into a multimillion-dollar brand with a carefully vetted team of talented artists, thousands of five-star reviews, and over 80+ features in national publications including Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, ELLE, People Magazine, the LA Times, and The Knot. Emily's approach to bridal beauty is rooted in a less-is-more philosophy. Glowing airbrush makeup, romantic and modern hairstyling, and a deep commitment to inclusivity across every skin tone, hair texture, and background.

Beyond the makeup chair, Emily is a brand strategist and industry leader who has developed proprietary client experience systems and sales frameworks that consistently outperform industry benchmarks. She's passionate about building a company culture that leads with kindness, celebrates individualism, and makes every bride feel welcomed and empowered from the very first inquiry.

When she's not behind the chair or behind the scenes scaling her business, Emily shares expert bridal beauty tips, real wedding features, and industry insights right here on the blog.

https://www.emilylynnandcompany.com/
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