When Ashley Smith Events sent Merritt + Cory’s Palm Springs wedding our way, they described it in three words: colorful, modern, and HAPPY. We have to say, it’s pretty spot-on. M + C had 135 guests, wanted a destination wedding feel, epic dance party, and a bit of a Spanish feel (a nod to their roots and many travels). The ACE Palm Springs is a rare venue that offered all that and plenty of room for the giant balloon install (on the groom’s must list!), and we’re positive the guests had the time of their lives. Thanks to MorningWild Photography for sharing the photos!

Their story? We dated for quite some time before getting engaged. Neither of us was in a rush, but we both agree that our ability to travel together is what created a bond that couldn’t be broken. We traveled all over the world together before getting engaged, from three months in Southeast Asia, a cross country road trip, to a few weeks in Europe and Nepal. We already have so many memories and funny stories, like almost getting lost at sea off of an island in Cambodia to being chased by a pack of dogs in Myanmar to seeing Everest at sunrise after hiking for seven days in Nepal. We both just love traveling, but we love it more when we are together, and we definitely have plans to continue the adventure through our marriage. 
The bridal bouquet from Of The Flowers included white ranunculus, eucalyptus, white sweet pea, and forget-me-nots

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