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Kristeen and Josh had a romantic, intimate wedding to remember, marrying in Los Angeles at the gorgeous, hip Marvimon. Both the bride and groom wanted the event to reflect who they were as a couple, while being surrounded by their closest friends and family. Every detail, from their fun Simpsons cake topper to home-baked cookies, were executed perfectly. Kristeen loved planning her wedding so much that she is now a fabulous event planner!

The Details

1. Bride’s Name: Kristeen Nelson (now LaBrot)
2. Groom’s Name: Josh LaBrot
3. Venue(s): Marvimon
4. Wedding Date: 11.22.08
5. Bridal Gown Designer: Pronovias
6. Florist: The Treasured Petal
7. Photographer: Trista Lerit
8. Videographer: n/a
9. Cake: Vanilla Bake Shop
10. Wedding Coordinator: Design by Kristeen LaBrot Events/Day Of Coordination provided by Demaray Events
11. Bridesmaid Dresses: Jim Hjelm
12. Officiant: JP Reynolds
13. Hair: All Made Up
14. Makeup: Beth Cocuzzi
15. Honeymoon: We did a 2 stop honeymoon — The St. Regis in Aspen for a few days and then flew to Playa Mujeres, MX to stay at the Excellence Resort.  That way we got snow and sand.

The Story:

Our wedding was everything Josh and I wanted it to be — small and intimate with our personalities showing through details such as a Simpsons cake topper and homemade cookies baked in the shape of our cats.  Our theme was “organic glam” — we included elements like feathers, manzanitas and river rocks but added a sophisticated edge with dangling crystals and chiavari chairs.  One of my favorite elements of the day was the crystal and cymbidium orchid curtain that hung behind us during our ceremony.

I loved our guests’ reactions when they walked in the venue because from the outside, Marvimon can appear scary but once you walk through the doors, it’s incredible.

I wish I would have given myself a chance to enjoy our food!  People aren’t kidding when they say you won’t get a chance to eat. I was famished by the time we got to the hotel.  Thank goodness we packed a to-go box!

Have fun while you plan your wedding!  This is one of the happiest times in your lives and it goes by way too quickly to stress over the little stuff.

For more info on Kristeen’s beautiful wedding, check out her Project Wedding Bio!

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