Lynn + Conor | Phil Chester Photography
From Las Vegas to Leo Carrillo Ranch!
A Love Story
Lynn and Conor were one of our sweetest couples, and we loved their decor inspired by our Boho-Chic beauty!
Lynn even took time out of her busy schedule to answer some questions about their special day for us!
How did you meet?
Lynn was on her first girl’s trip to Las Vegas. Conor and his MLS buddies were there for an off-season good time. The two groups met over bottle service and were inseparable all weekend.
Lynn- “Both of us also happened to be living in San Diego, which is where we started dating and fell in love coming up on eight years ago! We basically found love in the club in Sin City!”
We can’t get enough of these Satin Champagne Bridesmaids dresses!
They’re perfect for complimenting the warm undertones of our Hacienda.
Tell us about the proposal!
Lynn- “Conor proposed in the Huntington Gardens in Pasadena. He got both families together to be there for the big moment. We were walking through the gardens, Conor got awkward at one point and was holding onto my shoulder for an uncomfortably long time. I asked him if he wanted to keep going, and he then got down on one knee. I kind of blacked out from there and have no idea what he said, but he eventually handed me the box, and I think I asked him if he was supposed to put the ring on my finger? Then everyone in the gardens (which was A LOT of strangers) started cheering. It was perfectly awkward, and so us. He then threw a little surprise celebration when they got back to our house with some of their closest friends and family.”
Tell us about your wedding.
Lynn- “Conor’s uncle was our officiant, and it made for the most beautifully emotional ceremony. We both wrote our own vows, which was a highlight for both of us.”
Lynn- “Another favorite little detail is the customization of Conor’s wedding suit. Conor’s father passed years ago and was not able to be with us in-person on our wedding day. With the help of his mom and a fabulous suit designer, I was able to have a love note Conor’s father had written stitched onto the inside of this suit jacket along with his signature.”
How did you decorate your space for the ceremony and the reception? Was any part of the decor DIY?
Lynn- “We had a very sweet and talented florist, Wildflower Design Studio, who made all my ceremony, table setting, cabana plants, and wedding cake décor come true! She was basically responsible for [all] the beauty! We really wanted to keep a minimal look, so we brought lots of candles and not much else. As far as what we DIY-ed, we created the seating chart (do not recommend – formatting all the names, which was 185 for us, is soul-crushing and WILL make you cry), the place cards, signs, and the photos of family wedding photos in the dessert area.”
Personal Touch Dining prepared all the event’s food on-site, including these delicious sliders during cocktail hour!
How did you both choose your wedding day look?
Lynn- “I had a vision for Conor’s suit, and we found an amazing company in LA to design it. I wanted a terracotta, clay suit for him, and he slayed in it. For myself, I wanted enough glam that still let me feel like myself in a dress that gave me heart eyes. It was simple, comfortable, and felt like an actual dress versus a gown. Funny story, my strap broke halfway through the reception, and Kendra came to my rescue and sewed that baby back together while I was still in the dress!”
What was the inspiration behind your day?
Lynn- “Our inspiration for the wedding was a minimalistic yet romantic feel, with neutral tones. The venue was so gorgeous – we didn’t really feel the need to fill the space with much more. We wanted to showcase its beauty! Our goal for the wedding was for everyone to have full bellies and to overly indulge in the open bar and get their boogie on the dance floor!”
What was the most anticipated or special moment of your wedding day?
Lynn- “Sharing our vows with each other and looking into a sea of adoring eyes during the ceremony still floods us with emotion. Our best man, maid of honor, and parents also gave some award-worthy speeches that made us laugh, cry, and all the feels in-between.”
After another spectacular dinner from Personal Touch Dining, the newlyweds cut their cake!
The feathers as a cake topper decoration were so unique and fun!
Do you have any wedding planning or marriage advice that you’d like to share with other couples planning their day?
Lynn- “Make it your own. Make it simple. Make it fun and playful. It’s going to be the best day of your life – as cliché as that sounds! We didn’t know we could even feel so many emotions until our wedding day. LCR (especially Kendra!!), made the process so easy and enjoyable for us. Choose your vendors as soon as you can and then spend the rest of the engagement enjoying each other.”
Lynn- “On the big day, pick a few moments where you come back to the present (so much emotion and adrenaline can otherwise make it feel like a whirlwind) and really try to look around at all the people who came there to celebrate and love you and absorb all the sweet emotions. For myself, I picked walking down the aisle with my father, exchanging of vows, and also during the reception while everyone was seated for dinner.”
Lynn- “We were thrilled we chose LCR. They made all our dreams come true, and all our guests still tell us it’s the best wedding and venue they’ve ever been to!”
We are touched by all the love coming from this gorgeous couple, and we wish them all the best in their bright future ahead!
Thanks to all the fantastic vendors who helped us put together another magical event!
We can’t do what we love without your dedication and excellence.
Special Thanks to Personal Touch Dining, who juggles all our Special Events Catering, Coordination, AND Venue Management!
Florist: Wildflower Design Studio (Now Closed)
Photographer: Phil Chester
Invitation Designer: minted
Men’s Attire: Knot Standard for the groom’s suit (style advisor Gage Minton)
Veils: Mia Bella Bridal
Dress Store: BHLDN
Jewelry: bracelet gifted from parents
Bridesmaid Dresses: Missguided
Catering, Coordination, and Venue Management: Personal Touch Dining