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A Traditional Wedding in Sonoma, Northern CA

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Jen & Mike in Sonoma, Northern CA
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see more: northern california, tented, traditional, summer
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Jen carried a compact mix of tea roses, garden roses, dahlias and sweet peas in shades of pink and orange.
Jen carried a compact mix of tea roses, garden roses, dahlias and sweet peas in shades of pink and orange.
see more: bridal bouquets
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Big and pretty "dinner plate dahlias" stole the show in the bridesmaid bouquets.
Big and pretty "dinner plate dahlias" stole the show in the bridesmaid bouquets.
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Orange dahlias popped against the gray tuxedos.
Orange dahlias popped against the gray tuxedos.
see more: boutonnieres, orange
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Jen and Mike took two trolleys to the ceremony, accompanied by attendants and family -- a treat for Mike's folks from New York.
Jen and Mike took two trolleys to the ceremony, accompanied by attendants and family -- a treat for Mike's folks from New York.
see more: transportation
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Planning for a hot summer day, Jen wanted a soft, feminine look. Her dress was embroidered cotton with handmade rosettes that flowed into organza.
Planning for a hot summer day, Jen wanted a soft, feminine look. Her dress was embroidered cotton with handmade rosettes that flowed into organza.
see more: gown, wedding party looks
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Jen designed a custom monogram for the couple's stationer to print on the ceremony programs.
Jen designed a custom monogram for the couple's stationer to print on the ceremony programs.
see more: programs
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A basket of parasols was set up at the outdoor cocktail house so guests could shade themselves from the sun.
A basket of parasols was set up at the outdoor cocktail house so guests could shade themselves from the sun.
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Sandblasted Manzanita branches (native to California) looked like they were growing out of mini flower beds on the tables.
Sandblasted Manzanita branches (native to California) looked like they were growing out of mini flower beds on the tables.
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In honor of Jen's Taiwanese heritage, cocktail hour has a Cal-Asian feel. Elephant teapots filled with bright flowers topped the tables.
In honor of Jen's Taiwanese heritage, cocktail hour has a Cal-Asian feel. Elephant teapots filled with bright flowers topped the tables.
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All the stationery featured etchings of poppies, the California state flower.
All the stationery featured etchings of poppies, the California state flower.
see more: reception decor, pink, summer, casual, outdoor/garden, menu cards
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Jen and Mike served two adorable cakes; the more traditional four-tiered one had fondant poppies.
Jen and Mike served two adorable cakes; the more traditional four-tiered one had fondant poppies.
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The groom's cake, designed to look like Lego blocks, stacked next to and atop each other, was a nod to Mike's childhood obsession.
The groom's cake, designed to look like Lego blocks, stacked next to and atop each other, was a nod to Mike's childhood obsession.
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Jen and Mike chose The Beach Boys hit "Wouldn't It Be Nice." They say it has pretty much been the theme of their relationship.
Jen and Mike chose The Beach Boys hit "Wouldn't It Be Nice." They say it has pretty much been the theme of their relationship.
see more: first dance
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Guests wrote notes on mini chalkboards to hold while posing in the photo booth.
Guests wrote notes on mini chalkboards to hold while posing in the photo booth.
see more: guest book, reception decor, casual, creative
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Guests took home packets of California poppy and wildflower seeds packaged into galvanized pails, which also served as escort cards.
Guests took home packets of California poppy and wildflower seeds packaged into galvanized pails, which also served as escort cards.
see more: favors, eco-friendly

Jen & Mike in Sonoma, Northern CA

Jen and Mike met while working at an ad agency in New York City. It was both of their first jobs out of college. The Bride Jennifer (Jen) Lai, 31 and is an art director for Deutsch Inc. The Groom Michael (Mike) Stern, 32 and is an animator for DreamWorks Studios The Date August 8 For their California-chic nuptials, Jen and Mike chose colors that would pop against the wine country setting. Bright coral pink and salmon orange did the trick.
- Jaimie Dalessio
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