We’ve been spoiled with plenty of updates from our Laguna Beach bbs over the years, most recently with news of Lauren Conrad’s surprising hobby and Lo Bosworth’s unexpected new hair color. However, the latest story from the Laguna Beach camp might just top them all — LC’s boy BFF, Dieter Schmitz, is married!
Dieter and fiancée Isabell Hiebl tied the knot last night in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the InterContinental — The Clement Monterey hotel in California. Dieter’s former reality show costars Stephen Colletti, Trey Phillips and Loren Polster were all on hand for the affair as groomsmen, and so too, was Lauren. While we’re totally bummed this wasn’t an MTV special, we found plenty of snaps of the sweet ceremony thanks to Instagram: Check out a few of the highlights below!
View this post on InstagramWedding time! So long New York ✈️ #dizzy4schmitz
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1. California-Bound: Bride-to-be Isabell didn’t post any snaps during her big day, but she did update friends and family prior to her journey to the altar, sharing this cute selfie of her and hubby Dieter waiting to board a flight to sunny California. “Wedding time! So long New York #dizzy4schmitz,” she wrote.
View this post on InstagramChalk that up to the most appreciative husband ever.....#dizzy4schmitz
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2. The Calm Before the Storm: Before walking down the aisle, Dieter got things rolling with this adorbs photo of himself and his groomsmen, captioned, “Chalk that up to the most appreciative husband ever…..” He also included a sneak peek at all the chairs waiting to be filled, with guests being treated to a beautiful ceremony and a stunning waterfront view.
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3. Looking Dapper: Former Laguna castmate Trey Phillips checked in right before the big ceremony as the groomsmen got dressed and enjoyed some bubbly. “Happy Day!!!! Here we go,” he wrote alongside this snap of the Laguna Beach squad looking dapper, including Stephen and Loren.
View this post on InstagramThe first kiss @dieterschmitz @isathebell #dizzy4schmitz
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4. The First Kiss: Friend Jonathon Bernard showed off some seriously impressive photog skills when he captured this perfectly timed pic of the happy couple’s first kiss. Aww!
5. Besties 4Ever: Lauren tested out her new Instagram Story feature post-ceremony, sharing this funny pic with her followers. Cozying up to the newlywed, she pulls a seriously silly, seriously excited face while looking too glam in a sleek blush dress.
View this post on InstagramBig day today. 8/27/16 @dieterschmitz @isathebell #dizzy4schmitz
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6. An Intimate Moment: Stephen Colletti sure knows how to please his Instagram followers and Laguna Beach superfans: Just take a look at this touching image he shared of the happy couple sharing an intimate kiss on a balcony overlooking the water! “Big day today. 8/27/16,” he wrote.
7. Love Is in the Air: Wrapping up a magical night in California, Dieter took to Instagram this morning, writing: “Still pinching myself to make sure this is reality. What an amazing night. @isathebell Schmitz I love you!”
The couple is now off on the honeymoon of a lifetime, with plans to visit Bali, Australia and Hong Kong. Wow! Congrats, you two!
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(h/t E!, photos via MTV/Laguna Beach)
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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