Squat wine shots. You heard it here first! Marika + Jess' have an fantastic bunch of friends, but the Wellesley crew we're definitely a winning party bunch and inventors of the squat wine shots. Scroll down for a photo tutorial of this activity!

Marika + Jess' wedding reception had a relaxed vibe, peppered with delicious vegetarian food, games, and dancing. But the best part of the evening was watching the newlyweds on the dance floor. They were just together, locked in each others arms and it was dreamy to witness.

Marika + Jess -- may you always be able to come back to those moments on the dance floor at your wedding, because all you will every need is one another, a good song and the perfect pair of dance shoes. Much love to you both!

Los Angeles Destination Wedding Photography. Wedding at Golden Road Brewing. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

Los Angeles Destination Wedding Photography. Wedding at Golden Road Brewing. The bride and groom signing their marriage license. © Bowerbird Photography 2016 — Los Angeles Destination Wedding Photography. Wedding at Golden Road Brewing. The bride and groom signing their marriage license. © Bowerbird Photography 2016

Los Angeles Destination Wedding Photography. Wedding at Golden Road Brewing. Squat wine shots! © Bowerbird Photography 2016 — Los Angeles Destination Wedding Photography. Wedding at Golden Road Brewing. Squat wine shots! © Bowerbird Photography 2016

If you were a guest and would like to see all the photos from Marika + Jess' wedding, either email the bride and groom or Bowerbird Photograhy (lovebirds@bowerbirdphotography) and we can send you links to the full online private ordering gallery. Thanks :)

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Wedding Vendors

Venue and Catering: Golden Road Brewing

Photography: Bowerbird Photography

Makeup and Hair: Tina Sogliuzzo and Manly and Sons Barber Shop

DJ: Stacy Wood

Outdoor Set-up (chairs): Arcadia Party Rentals

It's hard to know where to start when writing this blog post. Marika + Jess are two of the most wonderful people in the world and their wedding was nothing short of a California Dream. We loved being a part of their beautiful Los Angeles wedding, sunshine and smiles all around.

Marika is a style maven and was the most beautiful, retro glam babe on her wedding day! Her wedding dress and shoes were vintage and her friend Tina created the most amazing up-do, and made Marika an incredible handmade veil. Jess was the most dapper of gents, in a smart suit, bow tie and the biggest grin across his face the whole day. So happy!

We send Marika + Jess so much love and wish them both a lifetime of snuggles together. Congratulations love birds!!