Sebastian & Gentry in Fullerton, CA

For Sebastian and Gentry, their love of pugs brought them together. They met at a mutual friend's housewarming party, struck up a conversation about their dogs, and soon were dating. The Groom Sebastian Antonio Melgoza, 31, hairstylist The Groom Gentry Michael Ficke, 39, bank vice president The Date March 23 Five months later, Gentry surprised Sebastian with a proposal on Christmas morning. Sebastian and Gentry's wedding was inspired by '20s and '30s garden parties. To pull off the look, they decorated their venue -- a historic mansion -- using earthy tones, like chocolate brown and leaf green, and vintage accents, like antique cars and crystal chandeliers. -- Cait Rohan

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