Such a stunning wedding captured by Paulina Perrucci! There is nothing quite like a stylish wedding with neutral tones and elegant details that truly highlight the gorgeous surroundings of the venue. Gianna and Brian’s wedding took place at the Desert Willow Golf Resort, a lovely venue amidst a backdrop of sparkling lakes and beautiful mountain vistas. You can feel the emotion in every photo captured by Paulina Perrucci and we just can’t wait to share them with you!
Captured by Paulina Perrucci.
«We met through a mutual friend. My best friend from high school had joined the San Francisco Police Academy in 2018. As their academy was coming to an end in 2019, my friend through a birthday party where she included friends from high school, college, and her academy buddies. At that birthday party, the mutual friend introduced me to Bryan, but there was very minimal conversation. It wasn’t for a couple weeks until Bryan messaged me to ask me out on our first date.»
«In January of 2021, we went to Lake Tahoe with another couple to have a winter weekend away! On the first day of our trip, the four of us drove to Sand Harbor beach which overlooked the lake with snow surrounding us. On January 21st, Bryan dropped to one knee and proposed to me. Our two best friends were there to document the entire moment but at the same time it was so intimate and perfect. We had the whole weekend to celebrate and was really the best weekend. », the bride shared with us.
My aesthetic and vision for this wedding was desert neutrals. I wanted to focus on cream, sand, desert tones to really highlight the venue and location. My bouquet included quicksand roses, hydrangeas, white phalaenopsis, white ranunculus, and Sahara colored roses. The style of decoration was inspired by the desert and the mountains.
gianna, bride
«Neutral tones have always been my aesthetic and I wanted to stick to that. From the furniture rentals to the throw pillows, and the small details, it all came together. I rented canvas colored furniture, with light wooden tables, and neutral linens to tie it all in. The details included custom cream cocktail napkins, custom matches, and signage that was the cherry on top. I absolutely love matches and think it is an old school keep sake that everyone loves. I didn’t want to include a favor that many have done before and wanted something that people can actually use. The matches were my signature touch! At our ceremony, we included minimalist cream fans on each seat and beautiful florals on each row and at the altar. »
The bride’s advice: «I know everyone says it, and I know it is easier said than done, but on the day of you need to enjoy every moment. You spent months and months planning, having meetings, and taking long calls to plan this day. Trust that all has been done, and for whatever goes wrong, no one else will know but you. I can confidently say I woke up on my wedding day ready to spend the day with my closest friends and ready to marry my best friend with no worry. I trusted the process that I have done everything I could up until that point, and it is now time to just enjoy the day and not stress about anything that comes my way. The day goes by too fast, enjoy your day with your partner, it is what you have been waiting for months. »
My favorite moment from our wedding was our final dance. After the after party and In N Out truck ended, Bryan and I shared one last dance before their final departure. It was super important to the bride and groom to share one last moment just the two of them to really soak up the whole day. We shared our final dance to the song Better Together by Luke Combs, and it was the perfect last moment.
gianna, bride
«My wedding dress was made in Australia, and I bought it from Novella Bridal in San Francisco. I always knew what type of wedding dress I wanted and after trying on many dresses, I went back to the style I always had my heart set on. My dress had a sweetheart neckline and was fitted until the hips and started to flare out a bit. The lines and details on this dress were absolutely perfect. The lines of buttons all down my back was something I always wanted on my dress. Lastly, I worked with my seamstress to add custom loose sleeve straps that snapped on the back of the dress. The loose look of the sleeve completed the dress. »