Life can throw you a curve ball that you weren’t expecting but it is what you do with it that counts! Megan and Zach are serious #couplegoals for their ability to smile through it all even when feeling the stress of needing to change their wedding venue from Argentina to the states in just a matter of months. We were mesmerized by their courage to have an international wedding in the first place, surely a party that would have been for the books but what they focused on was family - and that is the most memorable element of your day!

Our role with Megan & Zach was a little unique because we created a virtual/remote planning package in order to assist with both the Argentina details and assisting guests in the states. We loved the process of researching cultures, accommodations & travel details for Argentina and to hear about the day-to-day lives while Megan & Zach were living abroad. Once they were stateside and had gotten to a good place with Megan’s father’s health we were able to help switch gears and research possible venues in the surrounding areas with availability and the perfect amenities to meet their needs. Megan found the wonderful gem Whitney Peak Hotel and the rest fell came together beautifully!

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After the ceremony, guests enjoyed delicious appetizers and drinks while Megan & Zach finished up photos, we loved that Worldlove Films captured the reception details so beautifully from the decor, to the meal & of course dancing!

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Thank you to the whole team of creative partners who contributed to this wonderful destination wedding!

Venue: Whitney Peak Hotel
Photo & Video: Worldlove Film
Coordination: The 530 Bride
Florals: Wildflower Events & Creative
DJ & Photobooth: Epik Weddings
Dress: AE Bridal
Cake: El Dorado
Invitations: ZuZues

Our last wedding of 2017 was this past weekend (yes, two days before Christmas!) and throughout planning this intimate wedding we knew the couple wanted to keep things pretty simple. As the weeks led up to their big day and the details come together such as finalizing their menu with the restaurant, confirming delivery times and ceremony details..pretty normal. However with a guest count of 20, the focus was different. It wasn't about all of the decor, it wasn't about minute to minute timeline details.

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Instead, it was simply a short and sweet ceremony at 5, everyone would enjoy cocktails in the bar and then head down to the wine cellar room for dinner, cake & dancing!

Two Twenty Restaurant prepared a beautiful dinner and we had Northern California Productions (NCP) playing music throughout the evening.

A few things that stood out to all of us who were a part of the event team:

No pressure - Everyone seemed so at ease the whole day from hair and make-up to the light hearted ceremony all the way to the last song of the evening.
Guests felt like it was a special treat, and were able to spend time with the couple
Affordable - Weddings are expensive, we totally get it but rather than invite 150+ guests and feel like you are constantly having to cut corners couples should consider keeping the guest list on the smaller side to truly get to allocate their budget to the guest experience without the stress.

Are you considering an intimate wedding ceremony or destination wedding? We can help no matter where you live or where you are planning on getting married. You can inquire by sending an email to us at hello@the530bride.com

~ Happy Planning!~