Athena & Branden are like old friends of the Rock n Roll Bride wedding blog . I featured their gorgeous whimsical engagement session back in the Summer so I’m really pleased to share their stunning wedding today too.
The Bride wore a Nicole Miller dress with a dramatic vintage-inspired necklace that she made herself from lace. She kept her look unique with a beautiful puffball veil from Toni Federici and a bow from Forever 21. Her earrings were also DIY – made by a friend for her.
Branden kept his look contemporary with a twist, with his suit and bow tie combo from Brooks Brothers and Nike trainers.
Their reception décor was mostly a DIY effort. The couple used vintage suitcases as a cake stand, a typewriter as a guest book and lots of personal touches like the cute custom cake topper (complete with Antena’s tattoos!) to make their reception perfect for them.
What a fabulously stylish couple!
Be sure to also check out their fabulous (seriously fabulous!!) wedding film after the ‘jump’ too. I LOVE IT!
Nightingale Films: Athena & Branden from Richard Koci Hernandez on Vimeo .
Huge thanks to photographer Christina and to Athena & Branden for sharing their wedding with the blog today.
Photography Credit: Nightingale Photography Ceremony Venue: Old St. Hilary’s Church , in Tiburon, CACorinthian Yacht Club , Tiburon, CANicole Miller Bride’s Necklace: DIYToni Federici Bride’s Bow: Forever 21Brooks Brothers Groom’s Shoes: NikeFrench Connection Miette , San FranciscoMoonbaby Cakes , San FranciscoCatherine Scott
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