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Pastel Spring Wedding at Grand Gimeno

Pastel Spring Wedding at Grand Gimeno

Empty outdoor ceremony chairs beneath olive trees

Emi and her bridesmaids got ready inside the Powder Room while Keith and his groomsmen suited up in the Parlor. Once everyone was in their wedding attire, Keith and Emi headed outside to Grand Gimeno’s Courtyard for their first look. A tap of the shoulder turned the groom around to see his stunning bride standing before him. The couple exchanged sweet compliments and was joined by their wedding party for group photos. Each bridesmaid wore different shades of pink and the groomsmen were in navy. After photos, everyone lined up for the ceremony.

Guests entered the Olive Grove, left a voice message on Emi and Keith’s audio guest book, then took a seat. The aisle was lined with spring flowers leading up to two matching floral pillars under the olive trees. Once everyone was in attendance, the wedding party made their entrances. In front of their closest friends and family, Emi and Keith read personalized vows, exchanged rings, and sealed the ceremony with a kiss.

Irish Mule and Pineapple Margarita signature drinks were being served at the bar while Filet and Wild Mushroom Wellingtons and Crab Cakes made their way around cocktail hour. The pizza oven was turning out Wood-Fired Alfredo Blanca Pizza and Mediterranean Vegetable Pizza as a special surprise for guests. Everyone mixed and mingled until it was time to head inside for reception.

Inside, tables were topped with white candlesticks and pastel florals. As soon as everyone found their assigned table, Emi and Keith made their grand entrance. The newlyweds shared a sweet first dance then took a seat at their sweetheart table. A dinner of Chicken Santorini, Filet Mignon Carvery, Vegetarian Rotolo Bolzano, Almond Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, and Caesar Salad was served. The menu was selected by the bride and groom during their planning process with our event specialist, Brittany. While everyone was enjoying dinner, toasts were shared. Glasses clinked in the air as the last speech concluded, then it was time for dessert. A 2-tier cake was cut, and the couple invited their guests to indulge in something sweet. The evening ended with everyone out on the dance floor showing off their best dance moves.

Bridesmaid dresses hanging in recessed wall alcoves
Wedding party getting ready in the lounge
Groomsmen gathered in matching basketball jerseys
Groom posing in a blue suit beside a window
Bridesmaids helping the bride arrange her dress
Groom and groomsmen seated in the lounge
Bride holding her bouquet beside a tall mirror
Bride and groom beneath the arched entrance
Bride and groom facing one another beside venue doors
Bride and groom smiling during their first look
Bride and groom walking along the covered courtyard
Ceremony aisle lined with pink and white flowers
Empty outdoor ceremony chairs beneath olive trees
The bride walks down the outdoor aisle with an escort.
Guests watch the wedding party at the outdoor ceremony.
Seated guests watch the ceremony beneath olive trees.
The couple holds hands beneath a pastel floral arch.
The bride reads her vows into a microphone.
The groom reads from a paper during the ceremony.
The couple exchanges vows while the officiant watches.
The couple kisses beneath a pastel floral ceremony arch.
The couple raises joined hands after the ceremony.
The couple embraces beside seated ceremony guests.
Two yellow drinks sit together on a wooden bar.
A pizza menu stands beside bowls of toppings.
A staff member tends the wood-fired courtyard pizza oven.
A drinks menu stands among bottles on a wooden bar.
Guests mingle in the courtyard during cocktail hour.
Staff prepare pizza slices on raised serving trays.
Guests gather beneath courtyard olive trees.
White linen reception tables have pale floral centerpieces.
Small pastel flower arrangements decorate a reception table.
The bride and groom pose with friends beneath olive trees.
Round reception tables frame a central dance floor.
A floral centerpiece decorates a white linen reception table.
Round tables fill the hall beneath wooden beams.
A round reception table has a tall floral centerpiece.
Floral columns frame the couple’s table beside tall windows.
White linen tables and wooden chairs fill the reception hall.
The couple embraces on the reception dance floor.
A guest gives a toast beside the couple’s floral table.
Buffet trays are arranged on a white linen serving table.
The couple dances among evening reception guests.

Venue: Grand Gimeno // Catering: Jay’s Catering // Photographer: Emily Rammelsberg // Planning: Modest Magnolia // Florist: Third and Park // MUA:  Makeup by Lucky

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