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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The Grand Del Mar Wedding Experience

The Grand Del Mar really was a complete fun zone last weekend! The carnival party was a huge success! I love meeting new people and hanging out with old friends, especially in an environment as colorful and exciting as this. The Grand Del Mar was transformed into a Carnival Paradise in rainbow colors. We all had fun playing games, eating sweets, laughing and dancing the night away!

Kathy Nosek, Paige Levy and Marla Lackey

With Linda Howard and Kathy Jo Peterson

Our trip to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park was so exciting! We got to see so many beautiful animals and enjoy the gorgeous scenery at the same time.

Our evening at the Addison was the perfect ending to an amazing weekend! The food prepared by the chefs was beautiful and delicious!

Marla Lackey, Laurie Davies, Kathy Nosek and Brandi Smith

Paige Levy, Kathy Nosek and Charles Stuart

The Grand Del Mar Wedding Experience 2012 Vendors:

Invitations and Paper Goods: Invitation Factory
Video: Taylor Films
Photography: Boyd Harris Photography
In-Room Treats: Cupcakes Couture of Manhattan Beach
Spray Tanning: PLUSH Tan

Carnival Party
Lighting: Presentation Services
Custom Dance Floor: Felipe's Dance Floor
Custom Furniture: Hire Elegance
Band: Jordan Music Entertainment
Florals, Design and Decor: Kathy Wright & Co.
DJ: Scratch Music Group
Candy Station: Candee by Sandee
Linens, Chivari Chairs and Draping: Fusion Linens
Electronic Games & Entertainment: Party Pals
Photo Booth: Epod Talking Photo Booth

Off Property Adventure
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Transportation: Angie Kemp, La Costa Limousine

Addison Dinner
Kathy Wright & Co.

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

Monday, February 6, 2012

Caroline and Elias Part 2: The Ceremony

Caroline was such a relaxed and tasteful bride! She was so open to every creative idea we proposed, it was like planning our own dream wedding! The tone was set with acrylic invites by Lil K Design and Caroline's wish that everything be very vibrant and colorful. She wanted to be the only person wearing white for her special day. Caroline and Elias also knew immediately that they wanted the Montage in Laguna. The ocean front and prestigious venue was a perfect match for their guests coming from all over the world to celebrate with them. Jaime and Olivia from the Montage were amazing to work with! Their professionalism made my job easy.

Melissa from Flowers by Cina, once again, blew me away with her completely innovative outside the box floral design. I knew Melissa would be a perfect match for Caroline and Elias, because she does events on such a grand scale with Disney and we needed creativity with no drama! She knocked it out of the park by incorporating all those vibrant colors into a completely elegant look.

Duke Photography and his staff were also fantastic. They were there from the beginning to end and made the entire process seamless. We had a red carpet step and repeat wall upon arrival for all guests to stop and take photos like they were walking the red carpet to a major event. From the moment they got out of their car they were pampered with a breathtaking view, passed Bellinis, Cosmos, Lemon Drops and warm sunshine.

Caroline and Elias' ceremony was so beautiful. They selected the amazing Rev. Clint Huft to officiate their wedding. He tied many traditions into the ceremony and I loved how they had their wedding party participate with a reading from Antoine de Saint-Exupery "The Little Prince, " Plus a reading by Judith Viorst: "Infatuation is when you think he's as sexy as Robert Redford, as smart as Henry Kissinger, as noble as Ralph Nader, as funny as Woody Allen, and as athletic as Jimmy Conners. Love is when you realize that he's as sexy as Woody Allen, as smart as Jimmy Connors, as funny as Ralph Nader, as athletic as Henry Kissinger and nothing like Robert Redford — but you'll take him anyway."

Music was also very important to Caroline and Elias. They had a solo guitarist for the ceremony and cocktail hour on the lawn overlooking the ocean. He played contemporary, classical and jazz. The passed appetizers after the ceremony were tasty and beautiful and consisted of Tuna Tartar, Thai Spring Rolls, Lamb Kebabs, Mini Beef Sliders, Bruschetta, Goat Cheese Tuile and Fingerling Twice-Baked Potatoes....this all before an amazing 4-course served dinner!