Jadee & Richard at The Harper

October 12, 2025 · The Harper by Wedgewood Weddings, Costa Mesa

A Harper Wedding in Costa Mesa

Jadee and Richard grew up as best friends who lived five houses apart, so yes, the Richard from down the street is the one she married. They love the little everyday moments: inside jokes, playful teasing, funny shows and taking care of their dogs. On October 12, 2025 they married at The Harper by Wedgewood Weddings in Costa Mesa, with all of the most important people in their lives in one place. The palette was champagne, wine burgundy and white, with bridesmaids in burgundy and groomsmen in black tuxedos. The day moved from getting ready in Newport Beach to a tea ceremony in qipao, a first look in the garden, an outdoor ceremony and an indoor reception. Here is their Harper wedding, photographed by One and Only Production.

The Details

Jadee and Richard's flat lay stayed true to their palette of champagne, wine burgundy and white: his and hers vow books, the invitation suite, rings, heels, and Richard's black shoes and bow tie, all styled with white roses and green orchids.

His and hers vow books styled with white roses and green orchids

Wedding invitation suite with a reception card and a green orchid

Jadee and Richard's invitation styled with a pearl necklace and white flowers

Wedding rings, perfume and white bridal heels with green orchids

Richard's black shoes and bow tie styled with white roses, photographed by One and Only Production

Jadee Gets Ready in Newport Beach

Jadee started the day at a rental on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, in a bright white room with her gown hanging by the window. Her bridesmaids got ready right alongside her in matching robes.

Jadee's wedding gown hanging in a bright white room in Newport Beach

Jadee having her makeup done on the morning of her wedding

Jadee in a white robe in front of her hanging gown

Jadee and her bridesmaids in matching robes

Jadee and her bridesmaids gathered around the wedding gown, photographed by One and Only Production

Richard's Game Day

Richard called it game day. He and his groomsmen started out on the streets of Newport Beach, then got dressed in the library style suite at The Harper, with red ties for the groomsmen and a black bow tie for Richard.

Richard and his groomsmen walking down a Newport Beach street on game day

The groomsmen striking a pose on the street before heading to The Harper

Richard and the guys hanging out on the patio before getting dressed

Richard getting help with his tuxedo jacket in the library suite at The Harper

Black and white portrait of Richard and his groomsmen in the library suite

Richard and his groomsmen in black tuxedos and red ties laughing together

Black and white photo of Richard adjusting his bow tie

Richard in his tuxedo by the bookshelves at The Harper

A groomsman giving Richard a kiss on the cheek outside, photographed by One and Only Production

The Tea Ceremony at The Harper

Once they arrived at The Harper, Jadee changed into a burgundy qipao with gold embroidery. The tea ceremony took place in the garden, with red tea trays and a red welcome sign, as Jadee and Richard served tea to their families. Family photos in qipao followed.

Jadee's burgundy qipao with gold embroidery hanging in the suite

Jadee in her burgundy and gold qipao in the bridal suite at The Harper

Jadee with a family member in red before the tea ceremony

Jadee and Richard in traditional attire before the tea ceremony

Red tea ceremony welcome sign with white flowers in the garden at The Harper

A family member holding a red tea tray during the tea ceremony

Jadee and Richard serving tea to family members

Richard and Jadee sharing a hug with a family member during the tea ceremony

Jadee and Richard offering tea to seated relatives in the garden

A family member sipping tea during the ceremony

Jadee and Richard with family after the tea ceremony, photographed by One and Only Production

Jadee in Her Gown at The Harper

Next Jadee changed into her wedding gown in the bridal suite at The Harper. Her bridesmaids in burgundy helped with a long cathedral veil and an even longer train.

Jadee in her wedding gown on a white sofa in the bridal suite at The Harper

Jadee laughing under her veil in the bridal suite

Jadee's long cathedral veil and train spread across the bridal suite

Bridesmaids in burgundy dresses fluffing Jadee's train

Jadee's bridesmaids lifting her gown and veil

Jadee and a bridesmaid cheek to cheek with their bouquets

Jadee with her bridesmaids in burgundy in the bridal suite, photographed by One and Only Production

First Look in the Garden

Richard waited among the olive trees in the garden at The Harper while Jadee walked up behind him, with the bridal party watching from the edges. A forehead kiss and a lot of smiles followed.

Jadee and Richard face to face for the first time in the garden

Richard kissing Jadee on the forehead during the first look

Richard holding Jadee's hands among the olive trees

Richard touching Jadee's face during their first look

Jadee and Richard smiling together after the first look

The groomsmen watching the first look from across the garden, photographed by One and Only Production

The Wedding Party

Jadee's side was Maggie, Sabrina, Erica, Melysa, Wesley and Kevin, and Richard's side was Joey, Chris, Alan, Alex, Jon and Kenneth. Bridesmaids in burgundy with white bouquets and groomsmen in black tuxedos made for a bold group in the garden.

Jadee and Richard with the full wedding party in the garden at The Harper

The wedding party cheering around Jadee and Richard

Bridesmaids fixing Jadee's veil and train in the garden

Bridesmaids raising their white bouquets around Jadee

Jadee seated with her bridesmaids in burgundy

A playful wedding party photo with Jadee seated on the gravel, photographed by One and Only Production

Portraits Under the Veil at The Harper

Before the ceremony we spent time with Jadee and Richard around the garden at The Harper, under her veil against the ivy covered walls and out among the olive trees.

Jadee and Richard nose to nose with her veil drifting across the frame at The Harper

Jadee and Richard against an ivy covered wall with her veil flowing

Jadee and Richard kissing under her veil

Richard holding Jadee close under the veil

Jadee's white rose and calla lily bouquet in soft light

Jadee and Richard smiling under the veil

Richard twirling Jadee in the garden at The Harper

Jadee and Richard among the olive trees and lounge seating at The Harper

Jadee looking over her shoulder with Richard beside her in the garden

Jadee and Richard at the ceremony site before guests arrive, photographed by One and Only Production

Ceremony at The Harper

The outdoor ceremony began at 5pm, with wooden chairs, white florals and string lights overhead. Two adult flower boys in sunglasses tossed petals down the aisle, officiant Stanley Doll led the vows, and Jadee and Richard walked back up the aisle as husband and wife.

Welcome sign reading the wedding of Jadee and Richard

The ceremony aisle at The Harper lined with wooden chairs and white florals

Richard walking down the aisle at The Harper

The two adult flower boys in sunglasses tossing petals down the aisle

Jadee walking down the aisle with a family member

Richard and his groomsmen smiling as Jadee arrives

Jadee and Richard together at the front of the ceremony

Wide view of the outdoor ceremony at The Harper with guests filling both sides of the aisle

Jadee and Richard exchanging vows with officiant Stanley Doll

Jadee placing the ring on Richard's finger

Jadee and Richard walking back up the aisle as husband and wife, photographed by One and Only Production

Reception Details

Inside, the reception room at The Harper was set with long tables in white linens, burgundy menus and white florals under the chandeliers, with the sweetheart table framed by gold mirrors. Cream puffs and cupcakes waited on the dessert table.

The reception room at The Harper set with long tables, white florals and chandeliers

The sweetheart table banked in white flowers under gold framed mirrors

Long reception tables with white linens and burgundy menus

A burgundy menu card at a place setting with white flowers

A platter of cream puffs on the dessert table

Dinner being served outside at The Harper, photographed by One and Only Production

Portraits in the Reception Room and Library

Before guests came in, Jadee and Richard had the reception room to themselves. Then they curled up on a leather sofa in the library suite with a couple of wedding newspapers.

Jadee and Richard in the empty reception room before guests come in

Jadee and Richard walking between the reception tables

Jadee and Richard sitting at their sweetheart table

Richard lifting Jadee in front of the white floral backdrop

Richard carrying Jadee as she throws her arm up

Jadee and Richard reading wedding newspapers on a leather sofa in the library suite

Jadee and Richard kissing by the bookshelves in the library suite, photographed by One and Only Production

Grand Entrance and First Dance

The bridal party came in pairs, with props and a few surprise moves, before Jadee and Richard made their grand entrance. They went straight into their first dance, complete with spins, a dip and a lift.

A bridesmaid and groomsman making their entrance into the reception

A bridal party pair entering with pink props

A groomsman dropping to one knee for a bridesmaid during the entrance

The wedding party dancing as Jadee and Richard make their grand entrance

Jadee and Richard starting their first dance in the reception room at The Harper

Richard spinning Jadee during their first dance

Richard dipping Jadee during the first dance

Jadee and Richard close together on the dance floor

Richard lifting Jadee at the end of their first dance, photographed by One and Only Production

Speeches and the Father Daughter Dance

Friends and family took the microphone beside the sweetheart table, and the room spent most of it laughing. Then Jadee shared the father daughter dance.

Speeches beginning beside the sweetheart table

A groomsman giving a toast with the microphone

A groomsman reading his speech beside the white florals

Jadee twirling during the father daughter dance

Jadee laughing during the father daughter dance, photographed by One and Only Production

Cake, Bouquet Toss and the Dance Floor

Jadee and Richard cut a white cake trimmed with white roses, Jadee tossed her bouquet, and the dance floor at The Harper stayed full for the rest of the night.

The white wedding cake with white roses on a wooden table

Jadee and Richard kissing beside the cake

Jadee and Richard sharing a taste of cake

Jadee tossing her bouquet over her shoulder

Jadee dancing with guests once the floor opened

A guest showing off his moves on the dance floor

Jadee and friends dancing with their arms up

Jadee and Richard laughing with friends on the dance floor

Jadee and Richard dancing in the middle of the crowd at The Harper, photographed by One and Only Production

Planning a Harper Wedding?

The Harper gives you a lot of variety for photos: olive trees and gravel paths for a first look, ivy covered walls for veil portraits, an outdoor ceremony space with string lights, a library style suite with dark bookshelves, and a bright reception room with chandeliers and vintage gold mirrors. One and Only Production is a photo and video team based in West Covina, serving Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. We would love to hear your story. Take a look at our wedding portfolio, then check your date with us.

Wedding Vendors

Venue, Planning and Catering: The Harper by Wedgewood Weddings
Makeup: Beautifully Redeemed
Makeup: @val.b.beauty
Florals: Tami @tami.thelam
Officiant: Stanley Doll
Suits: Suit Supply
DJ: DJ Maestro
Desserts: Beard Papa's and Patty's Cakes
Photo and Video: One and Only Production @oneandonlyproduction