A Surprise Backyard Wedding in Palm Springs, California

Three weeks earlier than leaving on a visit to Palm Springs, Andrew requested Brie if she needed to get married whereas on trip. “Initially I believed he was loopy,” the bride remembers. “Then, I spotted that if we might pull this off it will be one of the best reminiscence ever!” Fortunately for Brie, her sister-in-law is a marriage planner, so that they shortly started working. Even at such brief discover, the couple was capable of efficiently persuade 9 of their unsuspecting relations to hitch them in California.

With solely three weeks to plan her wedding ceremony and discover a costume, Brie knew she wanted to discover a costume shortly. “The truth that Bisou Bridal was capable of get my costume ordered and prepared was a miracle,” Brie says. “It made me really feel romantic, tucked in, and delightful multi functional.” As an ode to her brother, Brie wore pink high-top Converse All-Star sneakers along with her robe. “He and I shared a pair after we have been little,” the bride shares.

For his or her wedding ceremony day, Brie and Andrew deliberate to tug off the shock of a lifetime. Minutes earlier than their ceremony started, the couple introduced their relations with wedding ceremony invites within the yard of their rented Airbnb. “Seconds later, they have been strolling into the yard to champagne and music,” Andrew remembers. “Seeing the look of shock, denial, acceptance and pleasure in everybody’s faces was unbelievable!”

Maintaining issues intimate, the backyard-style wedding ceremony was embellished with one lengthy picket desk. Additional, the family-style meal was cooked by a non-public chef. Brie and Andrew cherished sharing their special occasion with such a small group. “At dinner, we received to have one dialog and all speeches needed to be impromptu,” the couple shares. “It took all of them night time to understand what was occurring!” Because the night went on, visitors have been introduced with sweatshirts that mentioned “Deer,” a play on Andrew’s final identify. “It was so enjoyable seeing everybody sporting them at dinner, comfy, informal, and having an excellent time.”

Brienne Armstrong and Andrew Pricey, March 11, 2019, Palm Springs, California.

Pictures courtesy of Candy Paper Media.

Distributors
Venue: Airbnb Non-public Residence
Wedding ceremony planner: Aly Armstrong Occasion Planning & Design
Bridal robe: Monique Lhuillier from Bisou Bridal
Flowers: Studio Kate Floral
Caterer: Chef Sarena
Furnishings leases: Signature Celebration Leases
Music: Andy Mauser Music