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A Creative Modern Wedding in Pasadena, CA

The Bride Monique Robinson, 30, lawyer at Kirkland & Ellis LLP The Groom Clyde Jones, Jr., 29, freelance video editor and sound engineer The Date May

The Bride Monique Robinson, 30, lawyer at Kirkland & Ellis LLP The Groom Clyde Jones, Jr., 29, freelance video editor and sound engineer The Date May 29 Vinyl-record and turntable-themed invitations and favors set the tone of this hip couple’s creative celebration. Accents of lime green stood out against a crisp, clean background of black and white, adding a modern touch to the affair.

Guests threw white and green streamers (purchased on etsy.com) as the bride and groom walked back up the aisle after the ceremony.
The bridal party picked out different styles of black dresses and suits. Lime green ties and bridesmaid bouquets brought the look together.
Bouquets of lime-green mums provided a burst of color against the black bridesmaid dresses.
The hip-hop theme could be seen even in the tiniest wedding details, including the groom's turntable cufflinks.
The ceremony was held outside in the evening with a beautiful cityscape view.
The ceremony programs doubled as wedding favors and were written on CD jackets holding soundtracks to the couple's ceremony and reception.
The reception tables held arrangements of tall vases filled with limes atop black linens.
Monique wore a simple and elegant mermaid-style gown with a strapless neckline.