Pasadena, California

June 27, 2009

Marisa Coughlan married Stephen Wallack at a private estate in Pasadena, California on November 1, 2008.

The wedding took place on a rainy day and was planned by Annette Garcia-Kerslake of Simply Natural Events.

Marisa wore a wedding dress by Kirstie Kelly for Disney’s Fairytale weddings. She clutched a bridal bouquet of roses, dahlias, freesia and lisianthas.

The four bridesmaids, including “True Blood” actress Ashley Jones, wore black dresses.

The groom, who Marisa met as a teenager, wore a black suit by Ermenegildo Zegna.

Following the vows, guests enjoyed cocktails in the courtyard before entering a reception with a white color theme with off-white and sage accents. 

Votive candles glowed at long rectangular tables while white lights lit up the trees.

Centerpieces of willow branches and orchids were placed in tall glass cylinders, and at each place setting, a pear candle with the couple’s name and wedding date was left as a favor.

The couple shared their first dance to a Frank Sinatra song performed by the band Blue Skies.

A menu of spoon passed lobster, herb crusted lamb chops, an imported cheese display and filet mignon was served for dinner.  

For dessert, Hotcakes Bakes created a four-tier wedding cake with layers of chocolate, coconut and red velvet.