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Tell us about the proposal? – For the proposal, he surprised me using his birthday as an excuse to dress up and proposed in a local park in Downtown Minneapolis (where we live).

Tell us about your perfect day? – We got married at a venue near where the Groom grew up in southern CA, between Santa Barbara and LA. The weather was absolutely perfect and we truly got ‘the perfect day.’ Our ceremony and cocktail hour were outside with the reception inside their very classy ballroom. Our day was filled with personal touches including personalized vows, our best friend officiating the ceremony, and speeches by every family member and the BM/MOHs. Our perfect day concluded with an absolute party on the dance floor. Many guests commented that it was one of the best weddings they’ve been to in awhile.

What advice would you give future brides? – Future bride advice: trust in all the work and planning you’ve done leading up to it and just have fun on the big day. It really is possible.

Why did you choose Crown Bridal? – Crown Bridal’s selection: I loved the large and affordable collection they had as well as the convenient location.

Bride: Oriana Galasso

Groom: Dean Smith
Florals: Kate Flowers LA (@kateflowersla)
Hair & Makeup: Bliss Bridal Beauty (@blissbridalbeauty)
Rentals: After the Tone (@afterthetone.co)  Jamison + Tania Events (@jamisonandtaniaevents)
DJ: Bouquet Sound (@bouquetsound)
Videography: Lady Mouse Productions: (@ladymouseproductions)
Photography: Lauren Newman  (@laurenlnewman)

Cake: Dairy Queen (@dairyqueen)

*Photo Disclosure Note: Photos are by Lauren Newman