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Keely and Gunnar’s Hollywood luau tiki wedding killed it with style and awesome kitsch. They had already eloped in New Zealand, then returned to California for a tiki-tastic Polynesian-themed reception. The Hollywood sign was featured, of course,and Keely wore a vintage Hawaiian print wiggle dress, bamboo bangles, turquoise nails, a jade necklace, and a yellow orchid.
The Elysian Masonic Lodge in Los Feliz was where the party happened. Think tiki cups, pineapple centerpieces, tropical islands table names, and a roasted pig. If you're in the mood for a mini brain holiday, you need to see this tiki wedding.
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Photographer: Gearhart Photo • Equipment Rentals: Burbank Party Rentals • Reception Venue: Elysian Masonic Lodge • Caterer: La Rose Cafe • DJ: Liberty City Entertainment • Event Designer: Party Designs by Carol • Other: Sunseri's Bartending
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Catherine Clark loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur babies, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.
That’s a gorgeous piece of Ponamu being shown off around the bride’s neck!
Hi Miranda, I am bit OCD and was curious what Pounamu is. I knew they eloped to New Zealand and so I found some sites that explained about the New Zealand greenstone called Pounamu. So I learned something new from your comment!!
I loved the bride’s silk? or fresh golden Orchid in her hair and the vintage dress and the bamboo bangles too!!
I’m glad I could assist some learning! Yeah, New Zealand Greenstone is called Ponamu & it has a lot of cultural history attached. It often gets called Jade, which (if I recall correctly) is scientifically correct, but that is where the similarity to the more widespread Chinese jade ends. A Ponamu gift is a wonderful way to prompt conversation about their time here in NZ, not to mention it’s utterly stunning on this bride!