Although the two had never met, their parents had; the Texas Western industry is a small one.
So Jake went up and introduced himself.
Instantly, he had a crush.
Photo: Valorie Darling
Mercedes was in a relationship at the time, so their first meeting was just that: a meeting.
(He called her a unicorn.)
The honor included recieving a star on the sidewalk in front of the building.
On the jumbotron were pictures of them together, as well as an image of her late father.
On the Thursday before, the couple held their rehearsal dinner at San Ysidro Ranch.
Guests enjoyed sushi and champagne as they took in the Santa Barbara coastline.
I felt like a mermaid coming up from the sea, she says.
The following day, they wed on the grounds of the Rosewood in a black-tie-meets Western affair.
(Fitting because I was becoming a Bloomer that day, Mercedes adds.)
She also sported a pair of custom powder blue boots from Miron Crosby.
