Reesa + Stephen's Simplistic Van Nuys Airport Hangar Wedding

June 14, 2015

The joining in Christ of Reesa Zagnoli and Stephen Partida took place on the most perfect day in July last summer. The setting for the ceremony was Point Dume beach in Malibu, California. The sun was warm and the crowd attracted the attention of many rock climbers and beach goers. Stephen and Reesa shared their vows, were pronounced man and wife, and promptly ran into to ocean to literally dive in together. After a little body surfing, they and their guests made their way into the Valley for a reception at the Van Nuys Airport in a hangar that was done up the day before by the bride and her family. The bride and groom made a quick stop to shower and change before the party really got started. The reception was a blast full of delicious food and dancing the night away. The newlyweds couldn't have asked for a better day!

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Point Dume, Malibu // Ceremony Venue
Van Nuys Airport Hangar // Reception Venue
Claire Paice Photography // Photography
Michael (The DJ) Duarte // DJ
Wood or Wire Catering // Catering + Cake
Foreign Exchange // Ceremony Bridal Gown
Vera Wang // Reception Bridal Gown

Good morning, legs!

June 13, 2015

Written with love, by Nikki Lian

Rise and shine!! Here's a way to add a little kick to your leg workout (pun intended) and to get yourself going in the morning. This workout should be done two to three times a week in addition to your normal routine, and will help you tighten and tone those lovely stems for your summertime wardrobe.

Toe Touches

Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, simply reach for your toes until you feel a stretch in the back of your legs (hamstrings). Hold for a second and then stand all the way up straight with your shoulders back and chest out. Repeat 20 times as a set.

Plié Squats

Feet turned out in a wide stance, squat while keeping your back straight. Once you feel a stretch in your inner thighs come all the way up from the squat and straighten your legs. If you notice your knees passing your toes when you squat, try to widen your stance a little bit more. Repeat 15 times.

Pulse Lunges

Take a big step forward and bend your knees so the back one is almost touching the floor and the front knee is not passing your toe five times up and down. After the fifth bring your front foot back to the starting position and alternate legs. Repeat 5 times each leg.

Slow Mountain Climbers

Starting in a downward dog position, bring one knee in to your chest and then kick the leg back up as high as you can in the air. Controlling your movement place the foot back down next to your other one and repeat with the other leg. If you know how to do mountain climbers this is more of a controlled motion. Repeat 10x each leg.

Repeating this circuit two to three times will definitely wake you up so you're ready for the day!and feeling mini-dress ready!

Today on The Bridal Boutique // Cold Feet Prevention by Aisle Always Love

June 12, 2015

There's one thing a bride has to be nervous about, and that is her groom getting cold feet! Just kidding! We all know that's not really going to happen, but it sure does make an adorable give for him to use on the wedding day! Gift them on their own or make a "groom survival" kit to surprise him the morning of your big day! Head on over to Aisle Always Love to customize your own!

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