Shannon could hardly stand still, seeing Steve only a few feet from her with his back turned so he couldn’t see her until she tapped him on the shoulder for their First Look. She wanted to her take time and enjoy the moment – but she was visibly vibrating with excitement, so eager to show Steve her beautiful handmade, custom wedding gown. And Steve? When she tapped him on the shoulder and he turned around and took in the sight of his beautiful wife-to-be, the look on his face told it all: that he loves her more than anything in the entire world. From the photographers Randy + Ashley: “Shannon and Steve are two of the raddest people we’ve ever met, and their Spencer’s Restaurant wedding in Palm Springs a couple of weeks ago was the culmination of so much love, hard work, talent and vision and we are so, so excited to be sharing about it on the blog today! We had been looking forward to this wedding for nearly a year, especially after we shot their stylish vintage-inspired engagement photos last year. We knew working with the First Pick Planning team that it would be downright freakin’ fantastic. And guess what: this wedding not only lived up to the plans + excitement: but it exceeded how rad we thought it would be!”
The Ceremony
The Reception
“Everything was so ‘Steve + Shannon” – from the hot neon pink floating flamingos in the pool, to the talented musicians who played alongside DJ Johnny Knight, to the beautiful custom handmade dress that Shannon wowed the crowd with, and the great food served all night long. Everything was just perfect and we couldn’t have picked a more excellent vendor team to work with.This was our first Jewish wedding – complete with a Ketubah signing and the hora – even Bubbe got into the chair and was lifted above the crowd! Something even MORE rad about this wedding? Ditching the idea of a first dance, Steve + Shannon instead opted to perform for their guests in an epic lip sync battle complete with references to Sia and Game of Thrones .. and finishing with a surprise battle to “Watch Me (Whip/ Nae Nae)” by Silento between the bridesmaids and groomsmen! Everyone LOVED it – the whole crowd was on their feet, cheering them on; it was easily one of the coolest wedding receptions we’ve ever seen! This was one of those weddings where we’re still so sad that it’s over – we could of partied with this crew until the wee hours of the morning!”
Vendors:
Photographer: Randy + Ashley //Calligrapher: Ollie and Elle//Ceremony Location: Spencer’s Restaurant//Second Shooter: Stefani Ciotti Photography//Bakery:A Twist of Cake//Photo Booth Equipment: Classic Photo Booths//Dress Designer: Custom Brides by Liza//Event Planner: First Pick Planning//Lighting:Impulse Lighting & Events//Ring Designer:Jean Dousset Diamonds//Hair Stylist: jen plus colour //Officiant:Joel Simonds//DJ:Johnny Knight//Floral Designer: lotus and lily floral//Linens and Coverings: LUXE Linen//Groomsman Attire:Mens wearhouse//Band: Renee Rojanaro & After Dark//Invitation Designer:Rick Lynch//Equipment Rentals:Signature Party Rentals//Cinema and Video:Two Spoons Productions//Reception Venue: Spencer’s Restaurant and the Bougainvill//
