So many lovely things came together for Ashley + Grant’s bougainvillea-inspired wedding here in SoCal. Ashley + Grant each sell vintage clothing through their own shops, Milk Teeths and Cardigan King, that they operate out of Long Beach. Growing up, working, and living in the area, they were all about keeping it local. They’ve even dined at nearby Five Crowns Restaurant for years, so imagine their surprise when the restaurant’s outdoor event venue popped up in their search. It was close to them, close to their guests, and close to the beach, so they didn’t even look anywhere else. Many of the the vendors they worked with were even people they already knew, like their photog Casey Liu, who these two met awhile back via Etsy.
Ashley explains, If I had to put a name on it, I?d say our theme was laidback bohemian glam with a strong SoCal influence. I?m Orange County born and raised and Grant is an avid surfer so getting married a block away from the ocean was a no brainer. Also, because we?re Southern California natives, we both have a love for bright pink bougainvillea, citrus, and the other native plants that grow like weeds throughout the county and knew that this would inform the feel, florals, and color choices for the day. 

Ashley?s friend, the talented Casey of Second Nature Creations, included *five* different kinds of bougainvillea, not to mention, garden roses, Juliet roses, and ranunculus, into the bridal bouquet.

And our br...