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A Fun Wintery Wedding in Laguna Beach, CA

The Bride Alicia Agres, 25, a law student The Groom Joseph (Joey) Gartrell, 29, infantry in the US Marine Corps The Date December 31 It only made sen

The Bride Alicia Agres, 25, a law student The Groom Joseph (Joey) Gartrell, 29, infantry in the US Marine Corps The Date December 31 It only made sense to play up metallics for their New Year's Eve wedding, so Alicia and Joey used gold, silver and copper accents to make their day look and feel unique and fun.

Votives, crystals, manzanita branches and flowers dangled from the ceiling.
Ceremony and Reception Site: Seven-Degrees, Laguna Beach, CA Photography: Kristi Klemens and Paul Bennett/KLK PHOTOGRAPHY Videography: Ahwahnee Films Consultant: A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production Officiant: The Clergy Network Gown: Ceremony: Allure Bridals, Mon Amie Bridal Salon, Costa Mesa; Reception: DB Studio, David's Bridal Hair and Makeup: Lasting Look Veil: Mon Amie Bridal Salon, Costa Mesa, CA Shoes: Menbur Wedding Rings: Jared The Galleria of Jewelry Bridesmaid Dresses: Enzoani, Mariposa Boutique, Anaheim, CA Formalwear: Groom: US Marine Corps dress uniform; Groomsmen: Friar Tux Shop, Costa Mesa, CA Stationery: Invitation Design Studio Flowers: My Floral Bliss Rentals: Cake: Sweet Gems Cakes Catering: Seven-Degrees Music: Steve Burdick Events Favors: Candy bar: A Good Affair Wedding and Event Production Transportation: Classique Limousine Accommodations: Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods Honeymoon: Mexico Registries: Macy's
The Wedding Party
A seasoned Say Yes to the Dress viewer, Alicia knew what she wanted from her dress. She chose a textured one-shoulder gown.
Earrings
Festive Table Numbers
White blooms hung from shepherd's hooks along the aisle.
Welcoming the New Year
Guests took home colorful sweets like rock candy.
Escort Cards
The long head table was the showstopper of the evening: Metallic-painted manzanita branches hung overhead.
Alicia wore deep-blue peep-toe heels that matched Joey's uniform perfectly.
Silver-painted manzanita branches were strung with New Year's Eve-themed escort cards.
Snowflake Decorations
The Ceremony
For the reception, Joey took off his coat and Alicia changed into a short, feathered dress.
The couple chose Seven-Degrees for its already modern décor - a perfect match for their winter-wonderland wedding.
The snow-white cake had alternating hexagonal and round tiers. Handmade snowflakes cascaded down the front, and acrylic spacers were lit with LED lights.