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A Formal, Outdoor Wedding at a Private Estate in Los Angeles, California

Tess and Peter's outdoor wedding combined the bride and groom's simple style with the timelessness of a formal affair at a private estate in Los Angel

Tess and Peter's outdoor wedding combined the bride and groom's simple style with the timelessness of a formal affair at a private estate in Los Angeles, California. We were working with burnt orange, green, gold and ivory. We wanted woodsy, classic, vintage and -- most of all -- unfussy, Tess recalls.

Tess wore classic nude pumps with her simple strapless gown for her walk down the aisle.
In her bridal bouquet, Tess mixed red and orange orchids for a textured feel against simple white peonies.
The ceremony took place at a private home in Beverly Hills. The classic Tudor style of the estate created a simple but elegant backdrop to the wedding.
Lounge areas around the private estate provided guests with different places to mingle post-ceremony.
Guests found their seats by reading these bookmark-themed escort cards.
Peter's burnt orange orchid boutonniere combined classic with exotic for a cool look against his neutral suit.
Tess's bridesmaids carried bouquets of neutral lilies with textured leafy greens.
The elegant cake had a cushioned fondant pattern and muted blush florals gave it an artful appearance.
At the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles, guests sat down to dinner in a patio courtyard.
Neutral tablecloths and ceremony chairs made the pops of burnt orange orchids stand out all the more.