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Romantic Grand Gimeno Wedding With a Nod to Basketball

November 20, 2023

Sunlit ceremony aisle between wooden chairs beneath olive trees.

After getting ready in their designated suites, Aeri and Matt met inside Grand Gimeno’s Foyer for their first look. A tap on the shoulder turned Matt around to see his beautiful bride dressed in lace standing before him. An emotional exchange was shared as the couple complimented one another, then the two were joined by their wedding party. The group posed for pictures inside and outside of the venue, then lined up for ceremony as soon as guests began arriving.

Guests entered the Olive Grove, signed Aeri and Matt’s basketball guest book, and took a seat. White, tan, and pink flowers marked the ceremony space. As soon as everyone was in attendance, the processional began. In front of their family and friends, Matt and Aeri read personalized vows, exchanged rings, and sealed the ceremony with a kiss.

Wood Fired Pizzas were freshly sliced while Filet and Wild Mushroom Wellingtons and Crab Cakes made their rounds for cocktail hour. Guests lined up at the bar and ordered beer, wine, and cocktails including the newlywed’s signature drinks, a Mezcal Old Fashioned, Tokyo Tea, and Sidecar Martini. Everyone mixed and mingled until it was time to head inside for reception.

Tables were topped with fresh floral centerpieces and tea candles. The bride and groom made their grand entrance surrounded by bubbles, then took their seats. Grilled Panzanella Salad while guests shared toasts followed by Classic Filet Mignon and Zucchini Lime Chicken with Roasted Broccolini and Smashed Baby Potatoes. The menu was selected by Aeri and Matt with help from our event specialist, Lauren. After dinner, the newlyweds cut into their 2-tiered wedding cake and got their guests out of their seats and involved in some fun games. The evening ended with a late night In n Out truck snack and plenty of dancing out on the dance floor.

Bridesmaids raising their arms while seated on a lounge sofa

Bride reflected in a mirror while getting ready

Bridesmaids reacting to the bride's finished wedding dress

Bride facing her bridesmaids beside a dressing-room mirror

Bride holding her bouquet beside a tall wall mirror

Groom getting ready with groomsmen visible in the mirror

Bride reaching toward the groom before their first look

Bride and groom embracing during their first look

Bride and groom posing beside a tall reception hall window

Bride and groom kissing beside a pink outdoor display booth

Wedding party celebrating beneath the venue's exterior archway

Flower-lined courtyard aisle between wooden ceremony chairs

Decorative white circular signs beside pastel flowers

Bride entering the ceremony aisle with two escorts

Couple and officiant at the outdoor ceremony altar

Guests watching a wedding ceremony beneath courtyard trees

Groom speaking into a microphone during the ceremony

Close-up of a wedding ring being placed on a hand

Bride and groom kissing during their courtyard ceremony

Open bar menu displayed beside pale flowers

Cocktail menu with small tasting drinks on the bar

Pastel floral centerpiece at a reception dining table

Round reception tables with pastel flowers and place settings

Reception table set with menus, napkins, and small bread rolls

Long reception table set with flowers, white linens and wooden chairs.

Reception table with pastel flowers, glasses and bread rolls.

White tiered wedding cake decorated with pale pink flowers.

Floral centerpiece among reception place settings.

Newlyweds entering their reception with raised hands.

Newlyweds smiling together during the reception.

Salads plated for reception dinner service.

Salad at a flower-decorated reception table.

Plated reception meal with meat, potatoes and vegetables.

Reception dinner plate beside glassware and a floral centerpiece.

Newlyweds kissing beside their wedding cake.

Newlyweds cutting their wedding cake together.

Slice of cake at a reception place setting.

Guests watching the newlyweds play a reception game.

Wedding guests gathered around a candlelit reception table.

Guests gathering at an outdoor evening food truck.

Guests dancing in the reception hall during the evening.

Venue: Grand Gimeno // Catering + Cake: Jay’s Catering // Photographer: Kapsule Co // Planning: CCL Weddings // Florist: Milieu Florals // Signage: Creative Amme // Install: Modest Peach

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