Coastal Glam: Madison & Dylan Reid

Meet the Bride

Name: Madison Embleton

The Future: Mrs. Reid

Age: 24

Dated Her Man: 6.5 years

Engaged: 1 year & 2 months

Ring Cut: Emerald

Madison is a born and raised Malibu girl who loves life by the beach. A style consultant and fashion expert, Madison leads a trendy life dividing her time between working in high-end retail sales at Madison, being a sales representative for Stella & Dot (jewelry & accessories), and organizing trunk shows for My Line Clothing. In her spare time, Madison enjoys entertaining guests at dinner parties, spending time with her family and spoiling her Chihuahua, Coco. Madison’s exquisite taste, eye for décor and love of party planning are the perfect ingredients for a spectacular wedding.

When Asked, She Answered:

What is the best part about planning the wedding? In addition to spending time with my mom, soul searching for what I really wanted and planning the big day according to my vision.

What is the worst part about planning the wedding? Getting overwhelmed and finalizing the guest list.

What is something you’d do different? I would have the girls plan my bachelorette party, it didn’t turn out to be the weekend I imagined.

Advice for Brides-to-Be? Give yourself plenty of time to plan, do what you want not what your mom or other people want, and enjoy the process because it passes quickly.

What celebrity would you invite to your wedding and why? Ben Harper so he could sing our first dance song live.

The Celebration

Picture yourself taking an afternoon stroll on a sunny, spring day in Malibu, Calif. with the one you love. After enjoying each other’s company on the peaceful shore, you two lovebirds decide to venture out and climb an enormous rock. Reaching a plateau, you find yourself surrounded by purple, red and orange starfish, the crashing waves melt at your feet creating the sensation that you’re floating on water, and looking out at the sea- you spot dolphins entangled in friendly play. When you turn around to look into your lover’s eyes, he’s on bended knee. The image in your mind was the moment Madison said, yes. 

Wishing to incorporate elements from the seaside proposal, Madison and Dylan planned an intimate coastal glam wedding. On a sunny afternoon in June, 150 close family and friends gathered at a cliffside mansion in Malibu to witness the union between their beloved. “There is something really happy about getting married outdoors during the day,” says Madison, “I wouldn’t have changed one thing.”

Walking down the aisle in an ivory mermaid dress by Maggie Sottero, Madison surpassed all surrounding natural beauty. Preceded by eight bridesmaids in blush, floor length Vera Wang dresses escorted by eight groomsmen dressed to the nines in tuxedos, Madison was united with her groom at the altar. Beneath an archway with a crystal chandelier hanging overhead and a picturesque backdrop of the expansive ocean, Madison wed Dylan and officially became Mrs. Reid.

Following the ceremony, guests floated into the outdoor reception area where beautifully decorated round tables with tall white rose centerpieces, along with elegant patio umbrellas and a diamond accented cake awaited their arrival. The new Mr. & Mrs. Reid arrived and shared their first dance together to Forever by Ben Harper. Sweet conversation danced in the air that evening, moving Best Man and Maid of Honor speeches were shared, and a blessing on the couple’s future was lifted in prayer.  The celebration concluded at sunset, making it a memorable day for Madison and Dylan who will always remember being surrounded by loved ones with hearts filled to the brim with joy.

Wedding Highlights

Date of Wedding: June 22, 2013

Number of Guests: 150

Wedding Colors: Ivory & Blush

First Dance Song: Forever by Ben Harper

Honeymoon Destination: Ixtapa, Mexico

Best Wishes Mr. & Mrs. Reid