California Beach Wedding: DIY Bride’s Fun, Casual, West Coast Celebration

Vibrant orange dahlia bouquet held by a smiling woman

This DIY Bride and her Groom harnessed the warm and playful nature of the California beach in their west coast culture wedding. From the vibrant florals that filled the day to the beach named tables, and the day glow sunglasses favors. We love Cali and we love this wedding

OneLove Photography perfectly captured this fabulous day and all the details dreamed up by Laura, the bride, and coordinated by WINK! You can see even more when you visit the full gallery here.

cute illustrated wedding stationery @weddingchicks

Bridesmaids in red dresses with a beautiful bride and flowers

Romantic wedding day moments captured in stunning outdoor photos

Making New Friends

From the Bride: We wanted a fun and casual setting for our friends and family. A day that was not too formal, where they could escape the city and enjoy some BBQ and cocktails with friends. We also wanted everyone to make new friends!

Wedding program on wood with rosemary, a romantic detail

porch wedding ceremony with floral decor @weddingchicks

Outdoor wedding setting with orange flower arrangements and chairs

Outdoor wedding ceremony with the bride and groom kissing

Express Yourself With Fun Details

We made a lot of small details ourselves and loved how they turned out. I was especially happy with the cake I made but we also loved the "bride" "groom" state signs and the table name candles that were a tribute to LA beaches.

We also asked people to give us advice on our RSVP cards and displayed the responses. That was a great conversation starter for our guests. Our florist, Heavenly Blooms, made the most beautiful, bright arrangements that pulled everything together.

Signature drink menu for a wedding, with Stoop Party and Manhattan

Wedding seating chart with colorful beach-themed table names, outdoor setting

Vibrant floral centerpiece at outdoor wedding reception

Table setting with Topanga-branded can and floral centerpiece

Wedding table decor: orange garland, place setting

Elegant outdoor wedding reception seating for bride and groom

comfy reception shoes and hot wedding shades @weddingchicks

Cake Topper Love

My Dad also played guitar and sang for our first dance so that was a big highlight. We didn't even do a spin or anything while dancing - we were both smiling so much.We just can't get over the fact that Laura made this fabulous wedding cake! And that custom Muppets topper is so cute we can hardly stand it! Are you looking to express your own unique personalities on your cake? Check out Right Brain Creations custom toppers, trust us, you'll be blown away.

Romantic outdoor party with string lights illuminating the night