Laura & Ecker
American actress and model, Laura James Ecker's wedding held on October 8th, 2022 in the idyllic outskirts of Nashville, Tennessee truly captured the essence of romantic nostalgia. Among the many highlights of this intimate celebration was the absence of digital-era gimmicks - it was primarily about creating unforgettable memories and capturing timeless moments. The ceremony looked like it was set in a different era transporting the guests back in time while emulating sophisticated, simple, and timeless elegance.
She came from a one-traffic light town in upstate New York, he was raised in the Texas Hill Country. But they found each other in L.A.. Always hoping that love was just around the corner, they had managed to live a couple of miles from each other for a half decade... frequenting the same bars and casting offices, but had it not been for a dating app, their paths may have never crossed. Jon thought "This one is too good-lookin' to not be crazy", and may have never taken the initiative. But thankfully Laura was a take-charge kinda girl and reached out first to Jon, saying she “just had a feeling about this one." What they thought would be a quick drink on a Wednesday night turned into a night that would change their lives. They bonded over their love of dive bars, their hatred of dating apps and a desire to get out of Hollywood. The next couple of years were filled with motorcycle rides, sailing, and happy hours where Laura learned to survive helmet hair, seasickness, and coming to grips with the fact that she'd never be able to beat Jon at darts. Their cats even learned to tolerate each other. In July of 2021, Jon proposed to Laura with a ring he custom-designed while she was away filming a movie and the rest is history.
Undoubtedly, the star of the wedding was the bride herself, dazzling in a custom couture Liz Martinez wedding dress. A fan of Liz since her college days, Laura's dream of slipping into one of her designs became a reality on her special day.
The breathtaking gown was discovered at the renowned bridal store, En Blanc, in Los Angeles. The moment she laid eyes on it, Laura knew it was "the dress". When paired with a stunning veil, gifted by her parents, it flawlessly complemented the vintage theme they were striving for.
We were married and hosted our wedding on our private property just outside of Nashville, TN. The whole theme of our wedding was elegant, vintage, and timeless. I wanted a wedding that felt very “pre-social media”. On the property, there is this beautiful strip of forest. Jon and I had a vision to transform this space into the perfect whimsical journey for the guests to enter, upon their arrival.
