It was a late Wednesday afternoon. 60 people gathered at Frank Sinatra’s former residence in Woodland Hills to witness Jeff and Serena Baleja commit to each other in marriage. But their wedding was far from a traditional ceremony. After Jeff and Serena kissed to solidify their new union, Jeff reached into his pocket and pulled out two joints. He handed one to his wife and put the other to his lips. The officiator ignited a lighter and the newlyweds leaned in to light their joints. Smoke rolled up from their smiles as they laced fingers and held their hands to the sky.
As legalization spreads, progressive canna-centric weddings are becoming a trend. But throwing a weed wedding isn’t as simple as having flower arrangements adorned with fan leaves and buds. It also requires a lot more than having heaps of cannabis at the reception. Jamie Lee McCormick, the founder of the Flower Daddy floral designs, planned the Baleja’s elegant SoCal wedding, and gave us brilliants tips on what it takes to throw an exquisite elevated wedding. So, if you’re unsure whether you should have a weed wedding or not, we’re here to tell you that you should. Here’s what you need to know to ensure you host an unforgettable celebration of love.
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You Don’t Have to Tell Your Guests It’s a 420 Wedding
Sure, you can announce that you’re hosting a weed wedding on the invitation, but we’re here to assure you that it’s not entirely necessary. It’s 2018 and cannabis is the most accepted it’s ever been. Although it’s still far from conventional—particularly for older generations—cannabis is only going to become more normalized as legalization spreads. McCormick says there’s no obligation to announce you’re having a