Posts made in July, 2011

Nate & Michelle with Rancho Santa Fe Style

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Nate & Michelle with Rancho Santa Fe Style

I first met Michelle’s mom and we hit it off right away – booked on the spot and were on our way to planning a unique and memorable wedding for her daughter, Michelle along with her fiance Nate!  I later met with them for our detailed planning meeting, and then did an onsite walkthrough for some further planning.  Michelle said that they wanted absolutely nothing cliche, stuffy and usual and it was delivered perfectly! During the planning meetings, Nate mentioned over and over that...

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Monet & Joe Ceremony & Celebration at Admiral Kidd Club

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Monet & Joe Ceremony & Celebration at Admiral Kidd Club

Joe & Monet had their combined Ceremony and Reception at Admiral Kidd Club in San Diego – one of the hostest wedding venues around due to the simplicity (though must be attached to the military) and the views of the San Diego Harbor and Downtown.  Daytime weddings usually have a different feel overall, but this one didn’t fit the mold.  Everything from the gorgeous waterfront ceremony, to the high energy wedding party introductions, to the filled dancefloor during the reception...

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Kelly & Darren’s Elegant Bash at Rancho Santa Fe Inn

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Kelly & Darren’s Elegant Bash at Rancho Santa Fe Inn

Kelly & Darren held their complete wedding on the beautiful grounds of the Rancho Santa Fe Inn.  In one breath you think elegance, but after meeting and planning with them for months, the word “party” kept coming closer to mind.  Everyone delivered! It was a large setup as we had four (4) areas of coverage: Ceremony on the Lawn Cocktail hour on the Patio/Terrace Dinner outside the Azalea Room w/ First Dance and Toasts Reception, Dancing & Cake inside Azalea Room In...

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Barry & Tatiana Wedding at Mission Bay Hyatt

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I was surprised one afternoon when I saw an old contact pop up in my phone when it rang.  It had been at least 2 or 3 years since I had spoken with him and was more surprised to learn that my friend, Barry, was planning his wedding!  Even his brother joked during the Best Man speech “it was about time!” I worked with Barry for years at Nautronix, as a Project / Systems engineer.  We both worked on the same projects which included weeks at a time oversees in places like Korea and Singapore.  I...

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