John Kenneth Moore & Ashley Elizabeth Thomas's Intimate Backyard Wedding

Couple’s intimate backyard wedding has dark and moody decor, a star-studded virtual guest list, and an ample amount of love!

From 120 guests in the Santa Monica Mountains in 2020, to an intimate wedding with 30 guests at their View Park home in 2021, John and Ashley’s wedding plans changed dramatically in the aftermath of the pandemic. But little did they know, this change would be for the best.

The gorgeous couple exchanged vows, with their closest family and friends poolside in their backyard, along with 100 guests watching via Zoom. Some of their guests included celebrity stylist Enrique Melendez, celebrity make-up artist Sir John, 2-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Berg, and more. Their wedding proves that sometimes less is more.

More sweet details below (and check out their feature in MunaLuchi Bride Issue 25 here!).

Couple: John Kenneth Moore and Ashley Elizabeth Thomas
Occupations: VP Marketing, LVMH (groom); Executive Director, Magic Links (bride).

Quick Facts:

Wedding date: February 12, 2021
Wedding location: Los Angeles, CA
What gifts did you give to your bridesmaids and groomsmen: Ashley gave her maid of honor (her sister) a silk robe. Kenny gave the best man (his brother) a set of cufflinks
Gifts for one another: N/A, we bought a house!
Ceremony entrance song: “Forever” by Jason Nelson
Newlyweds Introduction song: “The Closer I Get to You” – Donny Hathaway & Roberta Flack
First dance song: “Nothing Can Change This Love” – Sam Cooke

How they met…

Issa Ray’s launch party Insecure Fest

The proposal…

After a helicopter ride and a trip to a bluff in Malibu Kenny proposed with my dream pear-shaped diamond engagement ring, 1- year to the date of the first time we met.

Wedding Style…

Dark and Moody featuring jewel tones. Black Excellence.

Wedding attire & shopping experience…

The bride wore a couture gown with a matching removable skirt; the groom wore a Black tuxedo

My first shopping trip was to Saks Fifth Avenue with my mom. We didn’t have an appointment but decided to check out their bridal salon. Fortunately, they were able to add me to their appointment schedule and I tried on 7 beautiful dresses. I thought I found my dress, but on my second shopping trip with my mom, sister and best friend to JLM Couture, I found the one.

Kenny knew from the moment he proposed, he would be wearing a tuxedo but not just any old tuxedo. He decided to go to purchase a custom, peak lapel, single-button tuxedo.