Follow the Wedding for Jennifer & John Kvammen

by élite Magazine | Jan 19, 2018 | Bridal

Bride Jennifer married her beau John Kvammen in a gorgeous fall wedding at the SmogShoppe. Once a 1980s smog-check center, SmogShoppe is now a solar-powered, private, indoor/outdoor haven for desert plants, vertical gardens and chic vintage furnishings. The nuptuals showcase a unique location paired with exquisite taste.

Photos by Renee Bowen Photography

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