A 4th of July wedding promises to be a spectacular event with fun and fireworks. Not to mention a clever way to make sure your spouse never forgets your anniversary! However, holding your ceremony and reception on the Scarlett Belle Riverboat in the middle of the Oxnard Harbor as the 4th of July fireworks explode … bear with me as I get cheesy here, but that’s absolutely…

Priceless.

Jessica and Chris’ Scarlett Belle riverboat wedding was a knock out! Not only was it an event to remember, but the couple filled their day with personal touches that made it their own. The bride designed the reception herself with ocean-themed light houses, compass escort cards, rock candy, and hand-folded origami boats. When her venue didn’t allow open flames, Jessica made her own faux-sparklers out of glittery yarn for a one-of-a-kind send off at the end of the night.

Not wanting to forgo the tradition of seeing the bride for the first time as she walked down the aisle, this couple opted to do a first touch as a way to connect before the ceremony. A first touch is quiet moment earlier in the day where the bride and groom stand on opposite sides of a door and reach over to touch hands. Jessica and Chris went for a slightly larger, and sillier production, inviting their wedding party to lead them blindfolded into the Bella Maggiore Inn courtyard for a first embrace, and a whole lot of laughter.

The intimate ceremony was held on the upper deck of the Scarllet Belle, followed by a reception in the lower deck where guests could enjoy a leisurely cruise around the harbor. Top that off with dancing and a fireworks extravaganza! Wowzah, what a wedding!

Congratulations, Jessica and Chris. You’ve started off your marriage with a bang!

Congratulations Jessica and Chris!

Wedding Vendors:

• Photography: Russell and Ingrid for Russell Gearhart Photography
• Venue: Scarlett Belle Riverboat
• Catering: Scarlett Belle Riverboat
• Flowers: Westlake Village Garden Florist
• Cake: Siblings Bakery
• Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander
• Wedding Shoes and Purse: Ruby Shoo
• Hairstylist: Salon Patine
• Makeup Artist: Marina Ristow
• Officiant: Steven Van Hook
• Inn for Getting Ready: Bella Maggiore Inn