Glamorous Waterfront Wedding Featured on The Knot

Though they were working as litigators in Washington, DC, when they got engaged, Kelly Rose (30) and Michael Durbin (33) wanted to have a wedding on the West Coast, where Kelly grew up. “We knew we wanted to have our wedding in Orange County, California,” Kelly says. “Finding a venue remotely can be tough. My parents are members at Balboa Yacht Club, and they suggested it. Since Michael and I had seen it, it was easy to say yes.” Even though they had a waterfront ceremony and reception, Kelly and Michael opted out of a nautical theme, choosing a more classic palette of white, black and gold with touches of sequins. After a sunny outdoor ceremony overlooking the marina, the couple and their 160 guests went inside to dine at tables topped with sequined linens and decorated with vases of crisp white tulips. A chandelier that hung from the white fabric-draped rafters was covered with dense white roses and hydrangeas. Throughout the night, guests snapped photos at their leisure—including some using selfie sticks the couple provided in their welcome bags. A specially equipped booth printed copies of the pictures for the newlyweds and the guests. The idea was a hit, and sharing on social media was contagious. “It was really fun to see so many pictures on Instagram,” Kelly says. “It even motivated my Dad to sign up.”

Planning and Design:A GOOD AFFAIR WEDDING AND EVENT PRODUCTION

Photography:JESSICA CLAIRE PHOTOGRAPHY

Venue:BALBOA YACHT CLUB

Floral:LITTLE HILL FLORAL DESIGNS

Linen:LUXE LINEN

Rentals:CASA DE PERRIN