Mike and Shawna's first date was for, you guessed it, Oktoberfest. Must have been a blast of a date, because the couple decided to recreate the big party for their wedding! These people commit, y'all. Shawna AND ALL of her bridesmaids wore dirndls, and Mike AND ALL of his groomsmen wore lederhosen, and everyone looks uhhhhhhmaaaaaazzzziiiing. I've never worn a dirndl or lederhosen, and now I'd very much like to try either or both, thanks.

But to be more even more amazing, Mike and Shawna and all of their Bavarian-garbed crew trekked out onto a Santa Monica beach for the vows. Palm trees + Bavaria = perfection.

And because Mike and Shawna are as adorable as they are awesome, they included their toddler in the ceremony to comfort her after a little meltdown. Awwwwwwwww.

Stay tuned for the reception too! Guests were treated to a German-inspired menu, sampled a pretzel bar, and received white steins and dark chocolate as favors.

Vendors

Bridesmaid dresses: Tramontana Dirndl * Caterer: The Garden of Eating * Dress: Krüger Dirndl * Musicians: L.A. Bluebirds * Photographer: Alders Photography * Venue: Annenberg Beach House