Pasadena Co-Owner Ben Meiselas Gets Married

On May 18, Los Angeles and Pasadena magazine co-owner Ben Meiselas married longtime partner and love of his life, Xochitl Marin. The two exchanged vows at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley.

As guests arrived at the ranch, the elegant Spanish architecture, the lush gardens, and the surrounding serene beauty of the mountains greeted them. The ceremony, which took place at The Terrace, opened with the Mariachi Cielito Lindo band playing classic Spanish music while guests awaited the bride and groom's arrival.

Against the backdrop of the ranch's stunning scenery, Xochitl gracefully walked down the aisle, her makeup and hair elegantly done by Karla de Lira. Ben and Xochitl pledged their love to each other, while the officiant, a former judge, kept the crowd simultaneously laughing and holding back tears.

2EZDecor created a drink wall for The Gazebo, which treated guests to a cocktail hour after the ceremony. The Wall was lined with shot glasses and name cards for each guest that read: "Take a shot and find your seat." The mariachi band added a lively energy to the cocktail hour with its vibrant Spanish tunes.

The guests then proceeded to a lavish reception at The Fountain, where they enjoyed fabulous food, laughter, music, and dancing. The elegant decor with tables garnished with fresh flowers crafted by Il Floral Design complemented the ranch’s rustic charm, and the mouthwatering food was provided by Anoush Catering. Among the dishes were teriyaki glazed oven-roasted salmon, beef short ribs, and truffle mac and cheese, and Porto's Bakery designed the two-tier vanilla wedding cake.

The night was filled with unforgettable moments, from heartfelt speeches to spontaneous dance-offs on the dance floor, courtesy of DJ NJOY. An almost 10-foot-tall dancing robot helped bring the energy and those on the dance floor were given balloons to fist-pump.

Guests included NFL star Colin Kaepernick, former CNN anchor Don Lemon, L.A. Magazine co-owner Mark Geragos, CNN legal analyst Karen Friedman Agnifolo, and co-host of MeidasTouch’s LegalAF podcast Michael Popok.

Wedding planner Tanairy Felix reflected on her time working with the couple on their special day. “From the moment we had a first call, we instantly vibed, and from that point on I knew their wedding would be a special one. I wasn’t wrong. Seeing them enjoy their special evening was so rewarding,” Felix said.

Hummingbird Nest Ranch Deputy General Manager Nicole Olshever said, “The wedding was beautiful. The thing that struck me the most about them was how laid back they were. They were so easygoing and had such a great attitude about everything.”

Ben and Xochitl celebrated their love surrounded by those who matter to them most, their closest family and friends. It was a special night that will never be forgotten.