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Amy & Nathan: A Casual Wedding in Laguna Beach, CA

Natural colors and a low-key approach to planning resulted in a memorable August wedding. The Bride Amy Bush, 25, magazine advertising sales The Groo

Natural colors and a low-key approach to planning resulted in a memorable August wedding. The Bride Amy Bush, 25, magazine advertising sales The Groom Nathan Gebhard, 29, film editor The Date August 13 Avid surfers Amy Bush and Nathan Gebhard are all about simplicity. Few things get in the way of them doing what they love, even wedding planning. So when Nathan decided to propose to Amy, he didn’t have to do anything out of the ordinary to win her heart. As the sun rose over Malibu (where the two had slept in their truck, waiting to take advantage of the incoming tide), Nathan slipped a ring on Amy’s finger and asked her to marry him. They surfed the morning away in celebration.

The Transportation
Amy and Nathan hired a local band to play covers of their favorite songs.
The Food
The Boutonniere
The reception was held in a multimedia/art gallery where Amy was able to maintain the natural theme. Tables were adorned with glass, ceramic, and stainless steel vases filled with leaves, and several votive candles provided understated, ambient lighting.
The Ceremony
The Programs
The seven bridesmaids shimmered in champagne-tone dresses by Nine West. Amy commanded attention in a mermaid silhouette with a V neck and deep-V back, accented with a champagne-color sash by Monique Lhuillier. She completed the look with simple pearl-drop earrings and a pearl bracelet.