Duan Mackenzie and Craig Nelson met on the set of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. It seemed only fitting that the show's twin leads, Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse (childhood friends of the Groom) were his Best Men. Although Duan and Craig live in New York City, they chose to have a destination wedding in California where they grew up. The couple's garden pavilion wedding was lush with nature and pastel flowers, blending vintage and modern touches - true to the Bride's personal style. As Duan is half-Thai, they had a beautiful and serene Thai ceremony before their western ceremony. Guests poured water on their hands using a conch shell as they gave the couple their individual blessings. Their friend, Jai Lott, who works in the coffee industry, also supplied coffee bean favors for guests while his wife, Gianna, officiated.
DESIGN, PLANNING, PRODUCTION - Faye Fern Creative
VENUE - Descanso Gardens
PHOTOGRAPHY - Mist of Morning
VIDEO - Foolishly Rushing In
FLORALS - Shindig Chic
RENTALS - Archive Rentals
CATERING - Patina Catering
CALLIGRAPHY - Type J Creative
HAIR - Amy Camacho for Page Beauty
MAKEUP - Jamie Jacob for Page Beauty
DJ - Vox DJs
CAKE - Sam Samm Cakes
OFFICIANT - Gianna Lott
BRIDE - Duan Mackenzie
GROOM - Craig Nelson
BRIDESMAIDS - Jessica Lockhart, Dayna Frazer, Tiffany Coates, Tia Weikal, Tara Weikal
GROOMSPEOPLE - Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse, Whitney Nelson, Ciena Nelson
MOTHER OF THE BRIDE - Cookie Mackenzie
MOTHER + STEPFATHER OF THE GROOM - Beth Oropeza + Javier Oropeza
FATHER + STEPMOTHER OF THE GROOM - Bill Nelson + Debbie Nelson