A Timeless, Basic & Elegant Ocean-View Wedding ceremony in California

Allie Ridge and Joe Ctvrtlik met for the very first time once they have been simply 13 years outdated. They reconnected in highschool and shortly grew to become greatest pals. “As time went on, our friendship grew and we fell in love,” smiles Allie. “It’s so particular to have grown from greatest pals in highschool to life companions endlessly.” Whereas on trip in Park Metropolis, Utah – their favourite place – Joe deliberate a memorable spring proposal, secretly arranging for each of their households to shock his bride-to-be after she stated “sure.” 

Although Allie and Joe presently reside in Dallas, Texas, they selected to trade vows in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, not removed from the place they grew up in Newport Seashore. “We wished the marriage to be driving distance from our hometown, however nonetheless really feel like a getaway vacation spot,” explains the bride. “We cherished having our marriage ceremony happen overlooking the ocean as we each grew up spending all our free time on the seaside.” 

Allie and her beloved labored alongside Tessa Model of Tessa Lyn Events to plan their dream day with 230 family and friends in attendance. “It was an unimaginable weekend of celebrations as we have been in a position to spend time with our household and pals over the course of three days,” provides the bride of the multi-day festivities that happened on the identical property. An intimate rehearsal dinner kicked off the celebrations on Thursday and earlier than a welcome social gathering for all visitors on Friday evening, groomsmen loved a golf event whereas bridesmaids had a calming pool day. “The marriage felt very ‘us,’” Allie smiles.