{ Chanelle + Todd }

Chanelle and Todd exchanged vows on the Saturday after Thanksgiving at Seagrove Park in Del Mar overlooking the Pacific Ocean on a crisp, clear fall late afternoon. This couple adored and respected one another like no other couple I’ve ever seen before. You could feel the love and support at the reception by all of their friends and family, which was amazing! Simple, chic, eco-friendly and fun was the theme of this wedding. A little Hawaiian flare to the ceremony, a special hula dance by the Mother of the Bride, fun photo-booth, band and DJ that rocked till the wee hours…and yummy chocolate and coconut cupcakes as treats for all the guests. What a wonderful way to end my 2008 wedding season with a fabulous couple! Thank you so much C&T!

Venue: L'Abuerge Resort
Photography: Amy Squires Photography
Flowers: Kellye Cohen
Music: Dennis Bergstrom of Be Entertained
Band: Skanic
Videography: Zach Goldman Videography
Officiant: Pohai Dougherty
PhotoBooth: Foto Cabina
Cupcakes: Cupcake Love
Hair: Kristi Fernandez, Salon Forte
Make-up: Jordan, Salon Forte

{ taryn + jeremy }

Engagement pictures from Michael + Anna Costa. Thanks you two for sharing these amazing pictures that were taken at the Getty Museum in LA this summer. Michael and Anna did a wonderful job capturing this fun, hot couple!!! Can't wait till Mar 09' for the big day down in Del Mar!

{ priscilla + george }

Talk about details and beauty...this wedding had it all! Organic invitations, names of trees for the table names, forest like tree centerpieces (see below)...the list goes on! I loved how conscious the couple was about minimzing waste and reducing the use of paper (requesting I provide them with 2 menu's per table). They tied in their Cuban and Mexican heritage with specialty drinks of Cuba Libre's and Sangria - yum! It was a beautiful day in Santa Barbara and filled with lots of entertainment...we had a photobooth, cigar roller, spanish-flamenco music and candy bar!

Ceremony Venue: Santa Barbara Mission
Reception Venue: Four Seasons Biltmore
Photographer: Jihan Abdalla Photography
Flowers: Cana Flowers
Music: Ybarra Music
Organic Invitations: Blush Paper + Press
Videographer: Riley Towne Productions
PhotoBooth: Action Photo Booth
Transportation: Spencers Limousine
Chair Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Linen Rentals: BBJ Linens
Cigar Roller: CF Dominicana
Hair: Cindy Guglielmo, Studio S.
Make-up: Shannon Jordan, Flirt Make-up

Rock Paper Scissors Design

I love working with Rachel Baker who is the owner of Rock Paper Scissors Designs. These wine bottle designs were especially designed for the work she did with my client. Rachel listened and created exactly what my client wanted. Adorable save-the-dates in a mini-crate which held an engraved cork with their logo, wedding date and location. The wedding invitation was then an actual bottle of wine with the label as the invitation. Rachel packed the bottle in a wooden crate (engraved on the outside as well) with a tri-fold invite explaining the history of the venue they were getting married at, how the varietal (the couple) met along with will activities for guests to partake in on the day of the release debut (the wedding). The place cards where two corks put together and a name card inserted between the corks tied with twine. She's amazing and has such an eye for unique and creative designs!!! More photos to come...but also a huge congratulations for these pictures of her save-the-date creations that were published in the most recent edition of the Bride magazine.

{ wendy + greg }

From the beginning I knew I would have so much fun planning this intimate 14 person wedding that included only immediate family and a few best friends at the San Ysidro Ranch in the hills of Santa Barbara. So much detail and love poured into this day and leading up to it. With gorgeous wine engraved wooden boxes outlining their wedding nuptials sent to each guest denoting the "wine themed" wedding they planned to have, was just one of the many special personal touches added to this day. I had tears in my eyes from listening to the personal vows written by each Wendy and Greg. I was asked to sit and take part in the ceremony...and to my surprise received special mention of the gratitude Wendy and Greg had for my efforts in helping plan and make this dream of theirs come true (thank you!). I couldn't have felt more appreciated and honored to take part in working with this couple at that very moment. One of the best tributes was to "the loves" in each of their lives, their cute puppy dogs, Mr. Dickens and Emma who actually walked each the bride and groom each down the aisle. The couple along with their 12 friends and family dined in the wine cellar toasting to the couple and enjoying (but of course) great wine and food!

Venue: San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara

Photographer: Jihan Abdalla Photography

Wedding Slideshow: www.wgwedding.com

Invitations, Paper and STD's by Rachel Baker: Rock Paper Scissors Design

Ceremony Officiant by Miriam Lindbeck: Wedding Santa Barbara

Florals: SR Hogue

Hair & Make-Up Artistry: Mar Romero TEAM Hair & Make-up

Guest Transportation: Zeus Transportation

Cupcakes: Crushcakes

{ chanelle + todd }

These two are tying the knot at L'Auberge in Del Mar on Nov 29th, 2008. I'm so excited to see this wedding day unfold since they've been nothing but wonderful and sweet to work with this past year. Look at these cute pictures? Aren't they adorable?! Thanks Amy Squires for taking such great photos and sharing them - you're the best!!

{ marissa + chad }

I've known this great couple for over a year...and was so happy to be apart of this wedding. The groom cannot stop making people laugh and therefore Marissa always has a smile on her face ;-) They are a super fun happy couple and I loved helping plan this wedding. Take a peek at some shots from my dear friend and fav photographer of all times!

Venue: Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort
Photography: Amy Squires
Flowers: Heaven Scent
DJ: Generations Entertainment
Cake: It's All About the Cake