We got to celebrate Caroline + Gene for their Los Angeles Backyard wedding earlier this year which turned out to be one of my favorite highlights of this year. Churning out a last-minute wedding on very short notice (30 days) entailed transforming a casual luncheon and Zoom officiation into an actual wedding!

When Caroline, my good friend of mine from college, told me that she wasn’t going to plan a formal wedding, I cajoled her into letting me help in hopes of preventing her from making one of the biggest mistakes of her life. Only slightly joking. 

The Couple:

Caroline + Gene

The Wedding:

Family Backyard 

She eventually gave in which left me with planning most of everything from A to Z. Luckily, many of the vendors I work with continuously were able to accommodate. This gorgeous piece of art was created by Cakery Bakery in La Cañada Flintridge.

Most of the decorations were handmade by me, and I definitely went above and beyond from pressing and drying flowers to cutting out custom labels to sew into the tablecloth. 

Planning an event last-minute didn’t equate to skimping on the details either. Everything from the elegant color palette for the bouquet and flat lays was carefully considered to ensure a beautiful occasion for every guest. These custom made seat tags say “My Love” and “Forever” in Korean.

What was originally supposed to be a flat Zoom officiation turned into a gorgeous ceremony. My friend also came around and appreciated the fruits of my effort after she saw the resulting masterpiece. 

General consensus for planning a wedding in 30 days or less is that it is going to be an incredibly stressful feat. But I see the beauty of a short engagement and an expedited planning period. Having sufficient time plays an important role in making the best decisions, but sometimes it just prolongs the nuisance of adjusting and re-adjusting.

Planning a wedding in a short amount of time may be the best situation to reach out for help. Divide and conquer with your wedding planner to make sure your wedding comes together seamlessly.

Credits to:

Design + planning: @livelovecreate

Catering: @hungrybearcatering

Flowers: @theflowerbyyoori

Signage: @moonlightcanvas

Rentals: @mtb_event_rentals

Cakes/desserts: @cakerybakery_lcf

Photo: @carolinetran

If you or a loved one needs to organize a wedding or event within short time constraints, do not hesitate to contact us at any time.