{ Suzy + Ron } St. Regis Wedding

The day turned out to be perfect. The sun was shining, the Bride was glowing, and the Groom, well he was choked up at the first site of his fiance walking down the aisle. The wedding day was perfect for these two who had only close friends and family gather to witness them sharing personal vows with one another at the lawn at Club 19 at the St. Regis Monarch Beach hotel.

These photos were taken with my phone during the Rehearsal and at the Wedding (only caught a few since we were so busy!).

Special thanks to Kelly O'Dell, the Catering Manager at the St. Regis.

Wedding Coordinator: Kiley Walker Events
Location: St. Regis Monarch Beach
Photographer: Neil Gruen Photography
Linens: Wildflower Linens
Calligraphy: Laura Hooper Calligraphy

New Venue: Montecito Gardens, San Juan Capistrano

I always love hearing about unique locations for weddings, being able to share such treasures with my prospective clients. I recently was invited to come and tour the Montecito Gardens in San Juan Capistrano. Nestled on one acre, this location is ideal for someone looking to have a private, sweet, intimate wedding. All in one...

What's not to love at the St. Regis?

The Wedding Show at the St. Regis this past weekend was stunning. Truly a beautiful event, marked with sunshine, great attendance and the vendors who helped put them all together are wonderful. Special thanks to just a few: Fantasy Florals, Enchanted Florist, Ashley Video, White Flite, Vive Entertainment, Lounge Appeal andthe St. Regis’ very own Vogue Salon for all the hair and make-up on our models. Special thanks to Erin Cole Couture Bridal Salon for providing all of the Wedding gowns for the Fashion Show. Thank you so much Tara!

Location: Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club

My husband, son and I enjoyed Valentine’s Day Brunch at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. It is one of my favorite locations in Orange County for a wedding. Since I had my camera with me I thought I’d take a few pictures for those who have never seen this location.

St.Regis Coordinator's Luncheon

It was an honor and a privilidge to attend the St. Regis Monarch Beach Wedding Forum and Luncheon this past week. Myself and a handful of other wedding vendors were treated to an amazing 5 course lunch with champagne, wine and at the end chocolates and more desserts (galore) upstairs in their Presedential Suite.

The St. Regis has so many choices for a bride looking to get married. They are very reasonable in their pricing and would be ideal for anyone looking to have an afternoon ceremony or evening wedding, overlooking the ocean or within one of their ballrooms. Guest counts can range from small to large, they can accomodate and work within a budget. All Saturday's in May 2010 are available too! For more information please visit St. Regis Monach Beach.

Thank you Kelly O'Dell and Amy Botdorf for your thoughtfulness and invitation to such a nice luncheon.

{ Sue + Ken } St. Regis Wedding

Ken and Sue tied the knot just days before Christmas at the beautiful St. Regis Monarch Beach hotel in Dana Point, CA. With the hotel already decorated for the season and all lit up, there was not much more that Sue and Ken had to do, but say “I do” in front of 300 family and friends. Great Southern California weather prevailed and we had a gorgeous sunny warm afternoon for the nuptials to occur outside on the Grand Lawn. Thanks you two for a wonderful wedding to partake in…and thank you to the fabulous vendors that helped make this wedding possible at the St. Regis. Specifially, Kelly O’Dell in the Catering Dept.

Coordination: Kiley Walker Events

Photographer: Jim Kennedy Photography

Florist: The Spiraled Stem

Music/DJ: Generations Entertainment

PhotoBooth: CoolShotz Photo Booth

{ Aryn + Travis } L'Auberge Resort Wedding

Aryn and Travis were married at Seagrove Park in Del Mar, on what I remember as a beautiful fall October day. We planned the wedding and details while Aryn and Travis were living in Portland, in about 6 months! Here are some of the great photos by Dennis Mock Photography- thanks Dennis!~

Venue: L'Auberge Resort Del Mar
Photographer: Dennis Mock Photography
Flowers: Flowers Annette Gomez
Music: Fula Bula
DJ: DJ Paul Peterson
Hair: Hair by Kristi Z
Makeup: Faces by Cori

{ Katie + Chad } Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club Wedding

Details, details...nautical themed wedding with navy linens, anchors, salt water taffy, woody beach cruiser, cruise in the harbor for the couple and bridal party during the cocktail hour and, even the brides own "5 Sisters" family wine shared as a surprise to the guests. The reception was held at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Newport Beach overlooking all of Balboa Island and Harbor. Katie and Chad were so sweet and gracious throughout the entire event, thank you. It is always a pleasure working with a sweet, happy bride (and organized!). I teared up at the Father of the Bride speech, truly a first for me. Here are some wonderful photos from Heather at Vallentyne Photography who captured the October fall day beautifully.

Venue: Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club
Photographer: Vallentyne Photography
Florist: Hoot & Heart
DJ/Band: VOX DJ's
Dessert: The Great Dane Baking Company
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals
Hair: Grace Leider
Makeup: Christine Laguna
Transportation: Woody Tours
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