Natalie & Chris

"Just So Sweet"... now that's exactly how I would describe Natalie and Chris. From our first meeting, I could just feel the true love between these two. Chris accompanied Natalie to all of our meetings (which is often rare for a groom) and he was quite involved in the planning.

The couple had a beach-themed wedding where the ceremony took place at Seagrove Park in Del Mar and the reception was held at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. It's hard to beat the beautiful beach backdrop at Seagrove Park and the glass-enclosed Pavilion room at the Hyatt is the perfect location for creating that open, outdoor feel (while still being indoors).

One of my favorite details was the chocolate-brown colored cake decorated with white seashell designs that greeted guests as they entered the ballroom!

CREDITS~
Seagrove Park: www.delmar.ca.us
Hyatt La Jolla at Aventine: www.lajolla.hyatt.com
Photography - Bella Pictures: www.bellapictures.com

Janelle & Nelson

Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to assist another wonderful bride and groom with their wedding. The couple exchanged vows at Our Lady of the Rosary in Little Italy, and then partied the night away at the beautiful Four Seasons Aviara in Carlsbad.

Then entire day was amazing! But, one fantastic "special touch" was the same-day-edit that played after the couple's photo montage. During the reception, guests were able to experience parts of the wedding day all over again. You could see the amazement as many of them asked, "how did they get this video together so quickly". Well it was the wonderful work of two great videographers with Red 5 Studios. Take a look at the same-day-edit that they created for guests to enjoy during the reception http://red5studios.net/red5blog/?p=241

I truly enjoyed working with Janelle. During every meeting (or phone conversation) we had, Janelle was always full of energy and excitement. I loved how her wedding day visions just rolled off of her tongue "a mile a minute" (she seemed to only take a breath when absolutely necessary). I had no problem keeping up with her because that is the typical lightening-speed at which my best friend and I communicate. So, it was crystal clear that Janelle was a bride that knew exactly what she wanted... and I was up for the challenge to make it a reality!

Well, after months of planning... the wedding day went off without a glitch! I have to say that one of the best moments was seeing Janelle's reaction when she and Nelson saw the reception room in all of its splendor (prior to the guests entering). She jumped up and down and cheered with joy. With that, I knew Janelle's wedding day visions had become a reality for her!

What a great wedding! Congratulations to the Newlyweds.

Credits-

Our Lady of the Rosary http://www.olrsd.org/
Four seasons Aviara http://www.fourseasons.com/aviara/
Red 5 Studios http://www.red5studios.net/

Maricel & Cameron

Maricel and Cameron were married at the Immaculata (at USD) with 350 family and friends in attendance. The reception was held at the Marriott in Del Mar.

One of the "fun" moments was rushing to flip the reception ballroom in only 1-hour after a Bar Mitzvah. So, while guests were enjoying cocktail hour... myself and my assistants, along with the florist, linen company, and hotel staff worked together to switch the room into the couple's pink and burgundy dream (which included many details and 35 tables)! But, it all worked out beautifully and no one knew about the drama that was occurring behind closed doors. Thank goodness I love what I do!

CREDITS-

The Immaculata: www.sandiego.edu/immaculata
Marriott Del Mar: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sandm-san-diego-marriott-del-mar

Photography: Trailbrook Photography www.trailbrook.com

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