Jewish Beach Wedding at the Ocean Institute

WEDDING RECAPS

Apr 14

Our two groom’s Jewish wedding ceremony and reception at The Ocean Institute was just stunning! The grooms and their wedding party celebrated overlooking the Dana Point harbor, and ended the evening with an In-n-Out Truck for the late night snack - obsessed.

You might not realize it, but men’s hair styling and makeup is growing very popular, especially for weddings and elopements! We provide our “Grooming” service as an option for our clients. Generally requested as a more masculine service, although this is provided for any gender! It includes a no-makeup look "touch-up" including a small amount of foundation and concealer added for any areas of concern. The hair styling touch-up includes pomade/hairspray to style and perfect! Our team has experience with tv, film, and red carpet work, and we feel this is the exact type of service we want our grooms to feel comfortable booking and also clients who don’t want the look of makeup, but want to feel their best!

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Vendors:

Planner: The Road to Marriage

Venue: Ocean Institute

Florist: Ellamah

Catering and Bar: Giana Bakery

Photography: Jenna Bechtholt

DJ + MC: DJ Keelez & Associates

Cake: Nicole Bakes Cakes

Invites: Roseville Designs

Linens/Rentals: Bright Event Rentals

Menswear: Enzo Custom

Nate’s Shoes: Del Toro

Beauty: Emily Lynn and Co

Table Numbers + Bar Sign: Minted

Menus + Placecards: Shine Wedding

Bridesmaids Dresses: Jenny Yoo

Late Night Snack: In & Out

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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.

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