“A “Funky Formal” Wedding Full of Color in Los Alamos, California” Published in Green Wedding Shoes

Our hair and makeup work has been published in Green Wedding Shoes.
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“Los Alamos, California — a small and charming town about 2 hours north of Los Angeles — is Taryn + Ari’s “happy place.” The couple has spent every anniversary there since they met in 2017. After Ari proposed in Los Alamos in 2021, the couple knew for sure that they wanted their wedding to happen there, too. That way they could honor what an important place it’s been to them AND introduce all their family and friends to their favorite spot at the same time! …. ‘For the big day, we wanted to encapsulate one word the most: FUN,” says Taryn. With this goal in mind, Taryn + Ari teamed up with planner (and friend!) Krissy at Always Allegra Events and got to work creating a “funky formal” wedding full of color and thoughtful details. “Our relationship has always been filled with lots of laughter, great music, unforgettable meals, and adventurous experiences, so we wanted a wedding that reflected the vibrancy and fun of our time together’ … The celebration took over The 1880 Union Hotel, a super-cool historic venue that planner Krissy helped to revamp back in 2016. There were Old West saloon vibes and secret speakeasy rooms for the after party and a beautiful courtyard where the ceremony took place. And photographer Jes Workman was there every step of the way getting beautiful, unposed shots that captured all the joyful, colorful moments of Taryn + Ari’s day.”

Vendor Credits: photography: Jes Workman Photography // venue name: 1880 Union Hotel, Los Alamos, CA, USA // event design: Bride // planning: Always Allegra // florals: Best Day Ever Design // wedding dress: BHLDN // wedding suit: Custom Indochino Suit // bride's shoes: Emerald Camellia Bow Heels // bridesmaid dresses: BHLDN // hair stylist: Emily Lynn & Co // makeup artist: Emily Lynn & Co // groom's shoes: Bruno Magli // paper goods: Apres Studio // catering: 1880 Union Hotel // cake: Crushed Cakes // desserts: Crushed Cakes // tabletop rentals: Bright Rentals // linen rentals: Bright Rentals // music: Dart Collective // fabric seating chart: Beau Paperie

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