Intimate Backyard Wedding in Los Angeles, CA

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.

See all of the details from their chic industrial glam wedding, which was featured in our issue no. 25 of MunaLuchi Bride Magazine, below.

Couple: John Kenneth Moore and Ashley Elizabeth Thomas
Occupations: VP Marketing, LVMH (groom); Executive Director, Magic Links (bride).
Wedding date: February 12, 2021
Wedding location: Los Angeles, CA

Quick Facts

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 did you meet?

Issa Ray’s launch party Insecure Fest.

Tell us about 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.

Did you incorporate any culture into your wedding?

We incorporated the African tradition of jumping the broom at the end of our ceremony.

Describe your wedding attire.

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

What was the wedding shopping experience like for you?

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.