A Divine Occasion: March 2012

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Sundance Romance

Mika was hanging out at a local restaurant with her friend Danny, when a cab pulled up outside. She couldn't help but notice the handsome man who got out of the cab and she thought to herself: 'This guy looks so smart.' She had no idea Danny and the man now walking into the restaurant was Eli, her future husband. He sat down at the table and Danny introduced Mika to Eli. There was an instant connection.

Eli proposed in Mexico, near his parent's home, overlooking an amazing view of the ocean on New Year's Eve 2010. A few days before this, Eli had said he ordered Mika a Christmas present that hadn't arrived yet. Before proposing, while they were enjoying the beautiful view of the ocean at sunset, he pulled out a book. He explained that this was the present that hadn't arrived. The book was 60 pages of all the pictures Eli had taken of the two of them since their first date. Mika hadn't even seen some of the photos yet, and she was very touched by the thoughtfulness of the gift. When they got to the last page, there was a photo of exactly where they were sitting at that very moment. The note under the photo read: "Let's spend New Year's together forever." Then Eli got down on one knee and asked Mika to be his wife.

Eli and Mika planned the wedding together and since their family is spread out throughout the country, they decided to have a destination wedding in Sundance, Utah, where they took their very first trip together. They wanted the wedding to have a rustic elegance feel with lots of romance, dim lighting and candles. They also wanted their guests to get to know them through their wedding.

Mika's dress was designed by Romona Keveza and was beautifully layered with flowing ruffles. Her bridal bouquet was created by a Divine-Occasion and included an assortment of romantic flowers in a lovely color palette of rose, soft yellow, green and white. Mika and Eli chose the Sundance Resort for their wedding and reception, which is not only a special place for the couple, but is also beautiful, relaxing, quite and full of adventure.

Wedding Planner: a Divine-Occasion
Florist: a Divine-Occasion
Venue: Sundance Resort
Photographer: Pepper Nix Photography
Videographer: Chris McClain Productions
Stationary: RSVP by Linda and Urbanic Paper Boutique
Calligrapher: Calligraphy by Kathy
Rentals: Alpine Event Rentals and Diamond Rental
Entertainment: Joe Muscolino, Mike Rogers (Piano), Ugly Valley Boys (Cocktail Hour)
Beautician: Anna K Style
Lighting: Cornerstone Technologies
Officiant: Henry Capanna
Photo Booth: Shutterbooth

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

We LOVE the Grand Del Mar!

From the moment you step onto the estate of The Grand Del Mar, you simultaneously feel as though you've stepped back in time and into an old-world Mediterranean villa as you're being pampered by modern and luxurious amenities and service. The Grand Del Mar sits grandly in the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve, surrounded by breathtaking views. Once you've stayed at this amazing resort, you understand exactly why Conde Nast Traveler called it one of the "World's Best Places to Stay."

The Grand Del Mar has everything you could ever want in a resort and more; offering a championship golf course, Five-Star dining and spa and the kind of service that would make the most discerning guest smile. A wedding at this beautiful resort is really something special. As a bride, walking down the Grand Staircase is such a regal way to enter the amazing garden on the Aria Lawn for a ceremony under the gorgeous pavilion. The Elizabeth Ballroom is also an incredible space for a reception, with an ornate and old world, yet comfortable feeling. You can't go wrong with The Grand Del Mar for your big day or just for an incredible getaway from real life!