Anti Bride Feature | Deb & Michael Wedding

Michael and Deborah had the same favorite bar for years but never crossed paths at the Golden Gopher. It was technology that brought them together (the old fashioned way), via Hinge. Michael knew on their first date at the Tasting Kitchen in Venice that Deb would be the girl he was going to marry. He popped the question at the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. Santa Barbara, because that was the home of Deb’s beloved Alma Mater The Garden, because they allowed dogs. Michael surprised Deb with a tuxedo collar for their pom-chi, Enzo, and when she was fawning over the little guy, the big guy got down on one knee. The rest is history.

They both love art, delicious ethnic food (from fine dining to french fries), music (house heads for life), and the beauty of a comforting home. Michael is a massive plant geek and is often trimming, watering, and singing to his myriad plants inside and out in the garden (when he’s not petting their 30 koi fish). A writer by trade, he also loves fine wine, cigars, and books. Deborah is a dog obsessed former dancer who manages major marketing projects for one of the country’s most recognizable brands. She is never far from a book, her Nintendo Switch, or a bottle of sparkling water. When Michael is boisterous, she is quiet. And when she gets wild, he wants to nap. They are yin to each other’s yang at times, but a force to be reckoned with when they are on the same speed. They always have each other’s back and have become each other’s very best friends, as well as husband and wife forever and ever.

Photographer: Ruthie Martin Photo @ruthiemartin_photo | Day Of Coordination: So Smitten Events

@sosmittenevents | Flora: Emblem Flowers @emblemflowers | Content Creator: BTS Bride @thebtsbride | Ceremony Location: First Congregational Church of Los Angeles @1stchurchlaevents | Reception Location: The Line Hotel – LA @thelinehotel | Celebrant: Rev. Michael Lehman | HMUA: Kohnur Luxurious Bridal Beauty @kohnur | Catering & Beverages: The Line Hotel – LA @thelinehotel | Stationery: 

Designed by Deb, printed by Aardvark Letterpress @aardvarkletterpress | Entertainment: My Friend Catie @myfriendcatie | Dress: Cinq @shop_cinq | Suit: JB Clothiers @jbclothiers | Veil: All About Romance via Etsy @allaboutromancebridal | Paebaek Attire: LA 한복 조선명주 Chosun Myungju Hanbok

@chosun_myungju | Engagement Ring: DTLA Jewelry District | Shoes: Amina Mauddi  @aminamuaddi | Tie Pin: Vivenne Westwood @viviennewestwood | Pearl Earring & Pearl Choker: made by MOH | After Party Location:  Kiss Kiss Bang Bang @kkbbla