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Mark and
Katie Therrien

Destination-wedding location:
The Victorian; Santa Monica,
Calif.

March 22, 2015

Photos by Betsy Newman
Photography.

Why they chose their location:
“Both of our families live in
Florida, but we live in Los
Angeles,” Katie said. “So
choosing a wedding location
was tough. We finally decided
on a venue that was local to us,
although it would mean a
destination wedding for our
families. With a guest count
of fewer than 50 people, the
Victorian was the perfect spot for
our celebration. We chose an
outdoor evening ceremony, and
our venue was decorated with
beautiful flowers and a lot of
sparkle. It was the perfect
venue for our romantic fairy-
tale wedding.”

Why she chose the Bridal Loft:
“I wanted to go shopping for my
gown with my mom, who lives
in Destin. After reading amazing
online reviews for the Bridal Loft,
I hopped on a plane from L.A.
to Pensacola. The store itself is
beautiful, with an endless selec-
tion of gowns. I walked in, unsure
of what exactly I was looking for;
but with the boutique owner’s
help, I found the perfect gown
that sparkles from head to toe.”

Why she chose her La Sposa
by Pronovias gown: “Not every
bride has an exact idea of her
dream gown. There are so many
options to choose from. I only
tried on a handful of dresses, but
once I saw myself in the mirror in
my amazing gown, I didn’t want
to take it off. It completely took
my breath away. That’s how I
knew it was perfect for me.”
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