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Blue TacosThe PROPOSAL
Seyer surprised Von D by
showering the bathroom floor
with roses and carnations.
He dropped to his knee and
presented platinum rings
engraved with the words
“en vida y en muerte” that the
two had designed themselves.The GIFTS
The couple requested
donations to one of Von
favorite animal-rights
organizations, Animal Equality,
in lieu of traditional gifts,
raising more than $20,000.
In turn, guests were gifted
with a special Kat Von D
Beauty vegan lipstick—
in glamorous black with
shimmering gold flecks—
crafted just for the occasion.The HONEYMOON
Von D and Seyer spent their
honeymoon staying in,
reading books on home births,
and “eating delicious vegan
dinners” in a French-style
château close to California’s
gorgeous Yosemite
National Park.The Poe Cocktail:
vodka, activated
charcoal,
lemonade,
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The CAKE
A dramatic red velvet
castle cake adorned in
gold leaf and spire-
topped towers—inspired
by Von D’s ancestors’
castle in Europe—with
footage of the bride and
groom projected onto
a screen at the castle
door’s entrance in lieu of
a traditional cake-topperThe Menu
HORS D’OEUVRES
Heirloom Tomato Tartare
Petite crispy pastry cone,
basil, and aged
balsamic-infused tomato
Veggie Sushi Rolls
Cucumber, carrot, avocado,
and fluffy white rice
Blue Tacos
Blue corn tortillas, chipotle,
potatoes, Casamigos Reposado
tequila, and avocado mousse
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Crisp spring roll wrapper,
mélange of spring vegetables,
and a sweet-spicy dipping sauce
Potato Croquettes
Yukon Gold potatoes,
fresh herbs, vegan cheese, and
charred onion-chive dip
Crispy Coco-not Shrimp
Coconut-coated vegan shrimp
with a spicy peanut sauceFIVE-COURSE
DINNER
Spicy Corn Empanadas
Chipotle masa, potato
relish, and cilantro
Farmers’ Market Salad
Mâche, heirloom baby beets,
citrus supremes, and pickled
shallots in a mango vinaigrette
Brentwood Corn Tortellini
Fire-roasted corn, peppers,
leeks, creamy vodka sauce,
and sautéed vegetables
Harvest Roast
Mini vegetable-seitan roasts,
toasted marshmallow-topped
sweet potato gratin, and glazed
Brussels sprouts drizzled
with Thai basil syrup
Stone Fruit Croustade
Flaky pastry, sweet cashew
cheese, assorted stone fruit,
sweet blackberry coulis,
coconut cream, and mint oilD’s