In 2017, Elizabeth Reaser was hosting a dog playdate in the backyard at her house in Silver Lake.
Despite living within walking distance of each other in the same neighborhood, they hadnt seen each other since.
In fact, Bruce said until that day he had never walked down my street, Elizabeth continues.
Photo:Shawn Connell
The following day he asked my friend for my number and the rest is history.
We owe our dogs everything!
And our pal, who called him over.
I was completely shocked!
recalls the actress of how she felt when the music supervisor asked her to marry him.
Then he played Beyonces Summer Renaissance, and we danced.
After the proposal, the couple set a dateAugust 2023and began the process of planning a wedding in Italy.
So, we decided to elope instead, with a couple of friends as witnesses.
They connected the couple withfloral designer Armando Malafronteand helped with menus and every little detail in between.
Elizabeths friend Megan Ferguson suggested her wedding photographer,Shawn Connell, and he ended up being available.
We loved him so much, Elizabeth says.
When it came to her wardrobe, Elizabeth wanted to maintain a similarly relaxed approach.
To be fair, I never actually went to a store because I am allergic to trying clothes on.
I dont like fittings because of my acting life so I was trying to avoid that process.
I think thats when I turned into a bride because suddenly Ineededthat dress, Elizabeth says.
It wouldnt have happened without her.
Danielle did Zoom fittings with us because we couldnt get to New York in time.
I was so scared to touch it!
One of them, Jillian Halouska, had done my hair in Paris once and kindly agreed to come.
I cant believe how lucky I am that they were willing to do it.
They are so brilliant and kind and cool.
Its such an emotional day, and they made me feel so good.
And, as a final touch, Danielle Frankel gifted Elizabeth a ribbon to wear around her neck.
It felt 90s and naughty and perfect, Elizabeth remembers.
The ceremony started at 5 p.m. in Hotel Carusos Wagner Garden, which overlooks the Amalfi Coast.
There were just three guestsMegan, Nico, and Sarahwith Holland officiating.
It was so beautiful that we stopped at the end of the aisle and had an impromptu first dance.
I think it may have been the purest moment of happiness in my life.
Some say nothing really changes after getting married, but Elizabeth felt the complete opposite.
It was the most intense experience, she explains.
Something happened to us when we said the vows.
It did change everything.
I was trying not to cry the whole time except for when I was laughing.
We mostly drank Champagne, Elizabeth says.
Our actual first dance was to an arrangement of Caetano Velosos Cucurrucucu Paloma that Bruce had the musicians prepare.
I want to do it all over again!
I feel so lucky.
The dress Im wearing was a gift from Sarah.
Nico taking the plunge.
