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Intimate Palm Springs Wedding at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club » Junebug Weddings by Vivian Chen

A + O's lovely Palm Springs destination wedding is featured on Junebug Weddings this week! From the stylish Ace Hotel ceremony and reception to the sunset portraits in Joshua Tree National Park, this is by far one of my favorite intimate weddings I've photographed. Absolutely loved these two! See more on the Junebug Wedding blog here!

Joshua Tree National Park + Ace Hotel Wedding » Palm Springs, California by Vivian Chen

A and O absolutely love visiting Joshua Tree National Park. So when they had to quickly alter their wedding plans from a larger celebration in San Francisco, Palm Springs seemed like the perfect Plan B. Joined by their mothers and close friends, The Ace Hotel served as a stylish and inviting place for their small ceremony and reception. We started the day getting ready at the hotel before driving out to Joshua Tree to visit all of their favorite spots in the park. As the sun started to set, we returned to the Ace for a short and sweet ceremony before celebrating with fancy tacos and drinks from King's Highway. Every time I shoot a small wedding like this, I truly get a feel for the love between my couples and their families. I become more like a friend than just a photographer. A and O's was no different and I am so grateful to have been a part of it! 

Wedding Venue: Ace Hotel Palm Springs  // Floral Design: My Little Flower Shop // Cake: Over the Rainbow Desserts // Catering: King's Highway // Reception Lighting: Target // Invitations: Vintage Baby Doll // Wedding Dress: LOHO Bride // Shoes: No6 // Earrings: Melissa Joy Manning // Hair & Make-Up: DIY by the bride // Suit & Shoes: J. Crew // Wedding Bands: Satomi Kawakita // Officiant: Friend of the bride