So You're EnGAYged, a LGBT wedding blog

Thanks to Heather Parker for sending this wedding that was not published in MTV’s “Tres” Latin wedding feature since it wasn’t a “legal” wedding. We think Emilia and Megan had an amazing wedding and tons of great ideas- like a mariachi band? Genius!
One of our favorite moments was the first look. Prior to the first look we both got ready in separate bridal suites. We decided to meet downstairs at the hotel bar (a swanky lounge that was reserved just for us). The anticipation and the thrill of seeing each other for the first time was amazing. And it was relived during the ceremony. Once our eyes met we were both filled with emotion as if we were seeing eachother for the very first time. We walked in, one at a time, met at the end of the aisle and walked down together. It was perfect.
(for those of you hesitant to do a first look…its actually quite nice)

Our venue was our favorite design element. We had both our ceremony and reception at a converted photography studio/loft space. The venue is a blank canvas and allows for your creativity to really stand out. Although it creates more work for the brides and wedding planner who have to orchestrate all the elements of an event, it actually allows for a more personalized touch. And a cleaner look. The flowers were also our favorite. We almost decided to get rid of the flowers all together but in the end they went perfectly with the space and now that we look at the pictures we are very pleased with the choices we made.

We both wrote our vows which we highly recommend. It creates a more emotional and meaningful ceremony and leaves not a dry eye in the room!

Be sure to have a rain plan! Or just be ready to feel stressed for a portion of the day!

Wedding Planner: Yalitza Brambila (yalitza.brambila@gmail.com)
Getting ready: Hotel Sax (modern luxury hotel)
First Look: Crimson Lounge
Wedding Ceremony/Reception Venue: Prairie Production
Wedding Photographer: Heather Parker Photography
DJ: Tyson Sanchez
Ceremony Vocalist/Band: Sandra Antongiorgi
Mariachi: Mariachi Perla
Florist: Flore de Monte – arrangements in green and purple
Suit Manufacturer 2: De Louice Custom Suits for bride Emilia
Bridesmaid Dresses: J Hjelm
Officiant: Juan Morado
Makeup Artist: Nancy Duran
Hairstylist: Erin Nelson of Rocstar Hair Salon
Caterer: D’Absolute Catering
Cake: Rolfs Patisserie
Graphic Designer: Margaret Singsen of Scout Design

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