Mr. + Mrs. Franchino || Luxurious Coachella Wedding || Old Polo Estate Wedding || Stevie Dee Photography
Cristina + Brett tied the knot on a sunny day in December at the luxurious Old Polo Estate in Coachella, Ca. They rented the 5 acre estate for the entire wedding weekend which features a 3 hole golf course, 1500 sq ft swimming pool, gourmet kitchen and a professionally decorated 6 bedroom estate that can sleep up to 20. The estate has designated bridal and grooms suites with separate entrances so they were able to relax in the suites with their friends while they got ready the morning of the wedding without seeing each other!
We coordinated their pre ceremony photos so they wouldn’t accidentally see each other before the ceremony, funny enough Ryan and I chose the same location for the bride and groom portraits. I shot in the coutyard looking out towards the driveway and Ryan shot from the driveway looking into the courtyard…same area but a totally different perspective!
A live violinist began the ceremony processional where Cristina and her Dad shared a nice long walk down Old Polo’s infamous palm tree lined sidewalk. If you ask me, the longer the walk, the better!
Guests enjoyed live music, cocktails and appetizers before entering the tented reception adorned with twinkly lights, fresh florals and heaters to stay cozy!
Sparklers greeted the new Mr. and Mrs. as they entered their reception. Their bridal party cheerd them on as they shared their first dance.
Cristina + Brett poured a champagne tower together before hosting toasts. This is not only a crowd pleaser but a great photo opportunity too!
Later, they hosted late night bites from Wetzel Pretzel (fun fact, this was the first wedding the newly added Wetzel Truck had been to!).
After enjoying hours of dancing and celebrating with friends and family, Cristina + Brett were whisked away in this classic Cadillac Coupe De Ville to their after party.
Congratulations Mr. + Mrs. Franchino!
Vendor Team:
Venue: Old Polo Estate
Planning/Coorindation: Classy Kay Events
Photography: Stevie Dee Photography
Videography: Kay Lex Films
Hair and Makeup:Beauty by Becca
Bridal Dress: Blush Bridal Couture
Florals: Fransisca’s Florals
Catering: Tacos Jr Catering
Bar: Mint Bartending
Bakery: Sherman’s Deli
Rentals:Alvarez Party Rentals
Entertainment: Violin Tim and House of El Entertainment
Sparklers: Art of Sound
Late night snack: Wetzel’s Pretzels