Christian Ridge, 42, and Robb Sullivan, 47, met in what they deem a “very cliché way”: at a San Diego dance club. Romance bloomed and about a year and a half later, British-born Christian popped the question during a weekend in Edinburgh, followed by Champagne toasts with their posh hotel’s staff who were all in on the surprise. With the couple’s golden retriever, Rivan, as ring bearer, Robb and Christian said “I do” in the San Diego Museum of Art’s sculpture garden in Balboa Park before celebrating with 65 of their closest friends and family.
“Balboa Park is part of our day-to-day lives—we run in the park, we walk our dog there,” says Robb. “The art museum and sculpture garden, with the Museum of Man dome and tower as a backdrop, was the perfect venue for us.”

“We were inspired by organic colors and textures,” says Robb. “Our wedding designer, Thomas Bui, understood that we wanted elegant, modern, and minimal, and guided us perfectly to achieve the final result.”

Their Talented Team:

Design and Coordination: Thomas Bui Lifestyle
Photography: Joseph Matthew Photography
Ceremony and Reception: May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden, San Diego Museum of Art
Florals and Botanical Artistry: Adorations
Catering: Coast Catering
Musician: Siren’s Crush
Tuxedos: Chase Thomas Custom Clothing
Shoes: Hugo Boss
Cake: Fab Cakes
Grooming: Christopher Triana, 619-942-3223
Rentals: Concepts Event Design
Officiant: Christine DiDonato