{ 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

{ andrea + jeff }

LOVED this couple! Andrea and Jeff were the sweetest, most thoughtful couple. This gorgeous wedding took place outside at Paradise Point in San Diego overlooking the water. The couple left no detail behind! Sailboats and starfish were intertwined everywhere...from the frosted sailboat, shells and starfish sugar cookies in apothecary jars, too the escort card table with names attached to decorated starfish. Large decanters of different flavored lemonades for guests to enjoy...a wishing tree for guests to write a note for the couple to put on their first Christmas tree. It was a beautiful wedding and I feel so fortunate to have met this family...thank you Andrea and Jeff for including me in your special day! xoxo

Venue: Paradise Point Resort
Photography: Ventana Photography - Taylor Abeel
Flowers: Flowers by Annette
DJ: Star Entertainment
Videography: Aquavivas

See the video here!!!
Cake: The French Gourmet
Rentals: Concepts Event Design
Hair: Ashley from Alexandra's Grand Salon
Make-up: Adrienne Torry

{ caitlin + mark }

For only meeting Caitlin over the phone 6 weeks before her wedding, we hit it off instantly and was able to get going coordinating her wedding from NYC! With the help from my assistant Elizabeth, we planned and coordinated the best day for Caitlin and Mark. Guests dined under the stars on the terrace of L'Auberge, overlooking the ocean as the sun set during their cocktail hour... then were led by the saxophonist of the band after dinner into the Ballroom for dancing. There was a chocolate fountain, candy bar table and then a few slices of late night pizza was brought in for all. Everyone enjoyed themselves, especially Caitlin & Mark!
Venue: L'Auberge Resort & Spa
Photography: Laura Kathryn Photography
Flowers: Flowers by Annette
Ceremony Music: Ted Vaughn and Carole Dennis
Band: Atomic Groove
Dessert: The Chocolate Guy
Hair: Ade Lopez Make-up: Ana Sepeta