Karen and Jay in San Pedro, CA

This couple creates a stylist celebration at their backyard bash

Karen and Jay seal their union with a kiss.

A couple of big dreams came true at the wedding of Karen LaCaze and Jay Gabriel. For starters, the bride's 97-year-old grandfather got his wish to see his granddaughter get married. Karen and Jay exchanged vows in the bountiful garden of his retirement residence in San Pedro, California.

The bride's parents had long wanted to hold Karen's wedding reception at their home in Rolling Hills, where the scenic slopes would provide the perfect backdrop. With Karen's mom as wedding planner, the couple happily complied.

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