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JANELLE AND JACK MET AS FRESHMEN IN COLLEGE where they shared the same dorm building. “I happened to be right outside his room as he was moving in. We instantly became best friends and were a package deal around campus,” Janelle shared. The two got engaged 12 years later on one of their favorite hikes in Pacifica, California at Mori Point. “It was perfectly us - quiet and sweet, overlooking the ocean, with our dog Birdie by our side.”

The wedding took place in Presidio, a short walk from their residence, making the whole weekend feel like a backyard party, from hosting the rehearsal dinner at their favorite neighborhood spot, to gathering guests together for a picnic in Golden Gate Park the day after the wedding.

“I wanted the day to feel warm and colorful. It was important to me that nothing felt too stuffy, too serious, or too trendy. I just wanted it to feel like us. Jack and I each had a “luxury item” that we agreed to stretch our budget for. Jack opted for mini donuts from Trish's Mini Donuts for all the guests (which were delicious) and I worked with Vanessa of Unwritten Florals to create the arrangements of my dreams, filled with my favorite flowers in my favorite colors. At the end of the day, we just wanted our wedding to be fun and I’d definitely say we succeeded.”

Exchanging their vows was the highlight of the weekend. “We had no idea what the other was going to say and both really made each other laugh. We’re also pretty private people so it was special to open up about how much we really love each other and share that with our family and friends.” said Janelle.

Janelle is a dancer, so music played an important role in setting the tone for the wedding day. The bride and groom walked down the aisle to Maggie Rogers and entered the reception to Blink 182. Music choice was very intentional and very true to both of them. They closed the night out with “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry, a song that got all their friends and family on the dance floor.

Advice From The Bride

The Details

1. The bride wanted a simple dress with a little extra something. When she saw the Lucy dress by Alexandra Grecco, she knew it was her dress - even before she tried it on.

2. The bride, her mother, and her aunt folded 1,000 paper cranes to be used as the backdrop of the ceremony and at individual place settings at the reception - a Japanese wedding tradition meant to bring a long and happy marriage. The couple left instructions and origami paper on the tables at cocktail hour so guests could try their hand at making the cranes themselves.

3. The bride's father performed the ceremony and included letters the couple had written to each other over the years and artifacts from their early years together.

4. Little details were seen throughout this wedding, starting with the bridal party fashion. The maid of honor wore a classic, olive Jenny Yoo dress paired with yellow shoes that complimented the bouquets. The groom and his brothers all wore suits from Indochino with custom linings in the jackets.

RIGHT: 5. A welcome sign was made by the groom's fifth grade students, which set a bright and happy tone for the day. 6. The couple's dog was also present that day, and accompanied them down the aisle.

Final Notes

"Try to have fun! Planning a wedding is just a big creative project and I found it to be a really satisfying way to express myself, Jack, and our relationship. As stressful as it was, I loved the whole process." the sources