Brook and Brad’s Ojai Valley wedding was exactly the festive party they hoped to throw, complete with an outdoor ceremony, live music, and dinner under the stars. Brook’s bridal look perfected elegant whimsy with a customize Paloma Blanca gown and Frida Khalo-inspired floral crown by Jenn Sanchez Floral Design. Wildhagen Photography beautifully documented every sweet and colorful detail that made Brook and Brad’s wedding completely unforgettable.
The Couple:
Brook and Brad
The Wedding:
Private Residence, Ojai Valley, California

I bought my gown, a Paloma Blanca, on consignment, the redesigned the entire bodice, adding ruching and buttons and getting rid of any and all sparkles or lace. I wanted super simple and for the fabric and fit to speak for itself, no fills, no extras. I wore my hair like I always do and my incredible florist made me this amazing Frida-esque crown to wear. The only jewelry I wore was my engagement ring, one of two rings my mom and I both wear, set with my grandmother’s diamonds, and a beloved family sapphire my mom gave me at my bridal shower.
We wanted it to be artsy, relaxed but elegant, with just the right amount of rustic appeal and elegance. We wanted to stay away from anything too trendy, like mason jars and succulents, so we stuck with classic rentals and colors and then added unexpected things here and there, like putting rugs and pillows out for lounging around the fire pit and hanging chan...