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Bridal Bliss: Kristen and Landon

Bridal Bliss: Kristen and Landon
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Love’s Journey

Financial analyst Kristen Jones Stone and accountant Landon Stone became husband and wife on July 3, 2009, in Los Angeles. The two jet-setters met at the airport while in college, and distance couldn’t keep them apart.

By Charreah Jackson

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02
Ready for Love

Landon remembers first meeting Kristen at LAX airport with a group of students who were heading to a Black accountants conference.

“I thought she was really pretty and out of my league,” he recalls.

He asked her to join him for a drink, as they waited for their return flight, and ended up switching their seats to sit by each other.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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03
Love of My Life

Kristen has no problem fighting for love to keep her relationship strong.

“Landon’s morals are so high,” she says. “When I was dating that was hard to find. He’s always helping his mom and grandmother. If you can find someone who’s selfless to other people, it’s a great thing.”

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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04
Say Yes . . .to the Dress

After looking all over town, Kristen had her dream dress made, a custom couture gown designed at Baracci in Beverly Hills. She was pleased to hear Beyonce also had dresses made at the boutique.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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05
Cheers to You

Landon toasts to his new marriage with his groomsmen.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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06
Flair for Fashion

Kristen’s great taste and original style caught Landon’s attention—and also reminded him of his grandmother, who could dress up anything.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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07
It’s Time

Kristen is more than ready to marry the love of her life. When all of her friends were getting engaged and she and Landon had been together longer, she began to wonder if they were on the same page.

“I knew he was the one,” she remembers. “It was an emotional roller coaster.”

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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08
Dreams Come True

Landon surprised Kristen in her favorite city of Paris and popped the question.

“I wanted to bring the spirit of Paris to our wedding and incorporated the style in the bridesmaids dresses and the colors and flowers,” she says.

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09
The Moment Has Arrived

Kristen prepares to meet her husband at the altar – and let him see her custom dress for the first time.

“I felt the prettiest I probably will ever feel,” she remembers.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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10
Here Comes the Bride

Kristen came down to the traditional wedding march and was happy to see her hubby-to-be so relaxed.

“I thought he was handsome and happy,” she says. “I was so surprised he was so cool, and wasn’t sweating and breathing heavy, as men sometimes are when getting married. It was a good sign.”

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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11
I Do

Landon was touched by his wedding ceremony and marrying his beautiful bride in his grandmother’s catholic church.

“It was very personal to have the minister that baptized me, to marry me and Kristen as our closest friends looked on,” he says.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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12
It’s Official

Getting married the Friday of Fourth of July weekend meant their guests were already off—and the financial wizards got better rates for Sunday or Friday weddings.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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13
The Little Things

Kristen and Landon have found a balance in their different personalities, as they grew together from college students to young professionals. She was happy to get him out of wearing big white T-shirts, while learning from him as well.

“He makes me enjoy the simple things,” she says.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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14
Wiz Kids

Two financial pros cut many cost corners. Kristen cut the photo budget by just getting wedding photos, and not engagement ones.

“Everything is negotiable. The band originally quoted us 75 percent higher than what we paid,” Landon said.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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15
Can’t Keep My Eyes Off You

The newlyweds walk from the cathedral to their reception at the Millennium Biltmore. Kristen took Landon’s breath away when she entered the church.

“It was overwhelming, and I was wowed I was marrying her,” he remembers. “That was my first time seeing the dress and it was so Kristen. She’s very ornate.”

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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16
No More Single Lady

Kristen was happy to trade in her status as a single woman, and marry her dream man.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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17
By Your Side

The newlyweds make their first stroll as husband and wife at their reception. Spending a year apart early in their relationship, reinforced their bond.

“Being long distance allowed us to move our relationship to a new level,” she remembers. “It enabled us to trust. My friends would tell me how all he could talk about was me when they hung out. I realized what a great guy I had.”

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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18
Knocks Me Off My Feet

The newlyweds have their first dance to Usher’s “Here I Stand.”

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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19
Lights, Camera, Action

Landon says he felt like a star when family and friends surrounded their sweetheart table for photos.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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20
French Connection

The newlyweds are enjoying their piece of the pie and brought the spirit of their Paris engagement to the wedding. They also advise other couples to keep it intimate.

“Use the cell phone rule,” Kristen says. “People you invite should already be in your phone book.”

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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21
Nothing Even Matters

The couple bring out the best in one another.

“She makes me enjoy the moment,” Landon says of his wife. “She’s made me more emotional and loving.”

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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22
Party Time!

Music is a big deal for Kristen and Landon, who had a live band for their reception, playing their favorite songs.

“A band is really good when all generations are having a good time,” she said. “Everyone was dancing and we were happy our family and friends were having such a good time.”

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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23
What Matters Most

Though a wedding is often considered “her day,” Kristen encourages women to remember the man.

“Don’t let anything material get it between the relationship,” she says. “Listen to your spouse and respect their input.”

Landon picked the Millennium Biltmore for their reception.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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24
Forever and Always

The two money mavens look forward to a long life together.

We both understand money, and the number one reason for divorce is money, so we plan to be together for the long run," Kristen says.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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25
Off to Our Sunset

Landon surprised Kristen with their honeymoon plans and booked a trip for a few days in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. He found the flight was only $100 more to add DR to the trip. Once back in Los Angeles, the newlyweds were still in the honeymoon spirit and trekked to Vegas for a few days before going back to work.

Kristen and Landon’s love story

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