It was a fantastic day at  The Viceroy in Santa Monica. Julie and Jon have a unique story. Julie and Jon met at a “How to Nurse your Baby” class in Santa Monica. They were both married to another and both very pregnant.  Both couples were expecting their first children and due just days apart. The couples bonded and , maintianing a close friendship for years through births of their children, birthdays, and holidays. Their children played together from birth.

So how is it that Julie and Jon became a couple? Julie and her then husband moved away and in time divorced. She returned to Los Angeles and rekindled her friendship with Jon and his then wife.

Time passed and the familys lost touch.

In 2004, Jon ran into Julie’s brother in an office elevator. Jon who was then single, asked about Julia. And e-mail exchange and the two met at Joe’s Restaurant in Venice…..they have been together ever since.

 The Viceroy has so many quaint locations for photos. It was the perfect choice for the tiny, elegant affair planned for June 25th. Julie is an interior designer and she and her stylist Joy transformed a poolside cabana The Viceroy style into, an enchanted forest.

The “organic elegance” theme was complete with 8 foot tall curly willow walls with sprouting from mounds of moss. Hundreds of Gardenias were woven into the branches along with sparkling rhinestonee wires. Sofas were covered in Linen, hand embroidered pillows topped off with cashmere throws. The floor was covered in silk and wool.

The entire wedding party consisted of their children. Julie’s son Ryder escorded her down the aisle. Julie chose a white gold silk  couture Donna Karan evening gown, along with a stunning pair of vintage 1940′s earrings.

Wedding Hairstyle:

* Julie went with a classic updo, very full with soft curls. The front was a side part and a simple swoop bang

Wedding Make-up

* Dramatic eyes were on the agenda that day. Smoky plum and grey created the perfecr backdrop for Julie’s eyes to shine.

* Soft rose lips and cheeks finished the look……and I do believe Julie looks smashing!

Julie was such a pleasure……thank you for letting Design Visage be a part of the amazing day at the Viceroy. And a big thanks to Amy and Stuart Photography  for the lovely photography……

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