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Leasa & Dane (Rancho Las Lomas) Video Clip

March 29, 2008 – 12:39 pm

Click here for: Leasa & Dane’s Wedding Video Clip - Studio West Video

This past Saturday was an absolutely gorgeous day! Leasa & Dane hired me for their fabulous Spring Wedding and we had a blast pulling together all the fun and beautiful details! The whole vibe of the day was awesome. (Yes I am using that word!) I cannot tell you how refreshing it is to see everyone around having FUN at all hours of the day and night. Our team of vendors at this wedding were top notch and I will be posting some images soon from the talented Michael of Memories By Michael Photography. In the meantime, I thought I’d share a tear jerker video clip from Dirk of Studio West Videography. The Knot Best of Weddings 2008 selected Dirk as their best of Videographer in Orange County and I am so excited for his success and recognition. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, HIRE a videographer!! If not for you, but for your future kids, family or just to watch on a rainy day when you want to go back in time to the most memorable day of your life! My husband & I watch ours ALL the time and we get all sappy together watching our pre-ceremony nerves, the watery eyes, and the excitement in our parents voices…..My dad’s toast still has me on the floor laughing ! Best Money Spent I say…..

Anyway, stay tuned for more on this wedding! The Ceremony was in Dana Point at the St Edwards Church which is perched atop a cliff with a panoramic view of the ocean. So Serene…So Magical!

The guests were then brought to Rancho las Lomas for an elegant Reception. Nestled in between trees and hugging the Silverado Canyon, this is one of Orange County’s most UNIQUE Wedding Locations. Check out this gorgeous Tiger! One of many animals that are on the property. This venue IS to die for!

Overall, this was a seamlessly stunning wedding celebration and I was so thrilled to be apart of it! Hope you are enjoying your Honeymoon Leasa & Dane! (((HUGS)))

Cheers to the Newlyweds! Stay tuned for more!

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Real Weddings: Andrea & Chris, Surf & Sand3.16.08 (Part 2)

March 25, 2008 – 5:22 pm

Surf & Sand Resort, Laguna Beach CA

I promised you sneak peeks and HERE they are! I was so excited to check my inbox and see an email from Jim Kennedy! (He has even more on his blog). Last Sunday was an absolute dream come true for my bride & groom, Andrea & Chris. I always love working at the Surf & Sand Resort……it holds the most breathtaking Ocean View for a Laguna Beach Ceremony.

As I mentioned in my post below, the morning of the wedding was clear as clear can get, and then seconds before sending Andrea down the aisle, down came the rain. Hey, I must admit…..it made for the most stunning and memorable ceremonies I’ve seen this far. They say it is good luck and BOY do I believe it! What made it even more spectacular was how HAPPY everyone was. Both Andrea & Chris were gleaming from sheer excitement during their “I DO’s” and the guests were overjoyed to share this moment with them.

Chris and Andrea really wanted a great band so we brought in The Antix to rock the reception. Their energy was captivating and they never had that dance floor empty! I cannot say enough great things about this band! Simply Spectacular!

I feel so lucky to get to be apart of such an amazing wedding! We had a ball throughout the planning and I couldn’t ask for better bride & groom! Calm, Cool, Collected, and did I mention HILAROUS? When I first met with them, Chris had me crying from laughter. Our meetings were always tons of fun and I truly feel grateful that I was able to help them have that FUN wedding that they both wanted. I love it when my clients tell me that they really want a big party and a good time for their guests…..and we had JUST THAT!

Flower Allie brought in the amazing floral design (more pics coming of the reception details). I’ll have even more pictures to share soon from Jim Kennedy so stay tuned. Until then….ENJOY!

This is one of my favorite pictures! Andrea looks vibrant!!

Taking in a moment alone before the ceremony……….

Always with a taste of humor, Don Johnson delivered a touching & personal ceremony.

Dark clouds make for dramatically beautiful pictures like this…

Sealing the deal!

The Happy Couple! Sportin the Vans!

Sharing a celebratory cigar with his buddies….We had a cigar lounge set up in the cocktail area.

Chris & Andrea wanted to surprise their guests with a little late night snack….Jack in the Box Tacos. Yum!

The Photo Cabina was brought in by Jim Kennedy and was a HUGE hit! I filled a basket with props and the booth was never empty! Good Times for all. (I even took a few myself with my assistants….maybe I’ll share that later.)

Thank you Andrea & Chris for letting me be apart of your big day!! I’ll miss you both! Cheers to many many years of love & laughter! (((HUGS)))

The Fabulous Team:

Photographer: Jim Kennedy

Videographer: DV Artistry

Flowers: Flower Allie Weddings

Officiant: Don Johnson

Band: The Antix

Chair & Linen Rentals: Fusion Linens

Lounge Furniture: Lounge Appeal

Uplighting: Atmosphere Entertainment

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Sneak Peek! A Taste of Laguna…….

March 18, 2008 – 10:35 pm

3.15.08 - Andrea & Chris - Surf & Sand - Laguna Beach, CA.

Wow! What a gorgeous day! I just received an AWESOME Video Clip: (Special thanks to Daniel of www.DVArtistry.com .

I cannot tell you how fabulous it is to have a PERFECT team for a Laguna Beach Wedding. I may not have pictures yet, but I CAN share the most amazing video of the most perfect day by Daniel of DV Artisty!

The day was pure…..the Laguna clouds were clear…..the day was spectacular….everything was set perfectly for the most amazing Laguna nuptials………..then as soon as I sent my gorgeous bride down the aisle…..it poured. Believe it or not…….It was actually BEAUTIFUL….My Arizona Bride, Andrea, was so excited to be married to the most amazing man, that she hardly noticed that her cheeks were dripped with rain tears! A sight to be seen! Every guest revelled in the fact that it was raining yet the ocean gave peace! I’ve never experienced this before but the rain actually brought a dramatic dimension and the kiss tells the story.

Andrea and Chris were a dream come true for me and I am so thrilled that Daniel of DV Artistry was able to capture it all in his talented way. As a surprise, the guests were able to see the same day wedding edit from Daniel and it was the TALK of the reception. The tears were flowing and the guests were laughing…..If anyone is considering a videographer, I HIGHLY suggest you grab this amazing talent. He brought his own equipment and set up a surprise for ALL the guests to see…………..Check it out! I still have goosebumps and I KNOW that everyone LOVED to watch the clip at this awesome and swanky wedding!

More Pics to follow……….We had a photobooth from Photo Cabina that captured HILAROUS moments and a setting that the bride and I collaboratively designed that is magazine worthy! I cannot wait to share it all with you! Flower Allie Weddings delivered a stunning scene…….and Stay Tuned for MORE pictures! ….Think…..Beach….Black…..White…..Damask….Pink……and SPANKIN New Black chivairis thanks to Fusion Linens!! Whooo hoo, I love Angel …..he does big favors for his wedding planners and clients!

More details and pics from Jim Kennedy to follow!

HUGS ALL Around!

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Orange Coast Weddings Magazine Launch Party!!

March 2, 2008 – 4:22 am

Wow! What a HUGE honor! I was invited to the “Who’s Who?!” Party of the Year. The Very Fresh & The Very New “Orange Coast Weddings Magazine” Launch Party at the super fab Montage in Laguna Beach. Wooo Wheee! To be invited to an event like this is so surreal. It almost feels like I am on another planet! For those that haven’t met me yet, becoming a wedding planner is one of those dreams I MADE happen……driven by blood, sweat, tears and here I am with a taste of recognition! I love meeting the extra special professionals from Orange County & LA and this is one of those moments that I really FEEL that I’ve arrived!

I decided to bring my always supportive and ever-positive husband, Donny- “ALL SMILES”-Johnson-! What a friggen’ trooper! Poor guy! I socially danced around the ballroom and said “HI” to those I knew & worked with……and even those I admired! I just took it all in……and my dear Donny did not wander……… although there was a candy table bigger than our kitchen….and by golly, he was in hog heaven when he saw that sushi bar! I must admit, I actually did lose him after that…. BUT HEY He deserves it too!! What a rockstar husband! He puts up with my long and whacky hours and my wedding-ish-gaga-devotion. He deserves that damn sushi bar!!! We even had some fun in the Red Cheese Photobooth! (I never know how to pose in those booths, but darnit I had fun!)

The pictures I am sharing below are from the EVER Amazing Jasmine Star. I am in ABSOLUTE AWE of her talent! If you haven’t seen her work already I REALLY suggest you check out her amazing website & blog. She’s on my blogroll already but I’ve been dying work with her! So for all my brides and grooms to be, check this Chickadee out! You’ll be inspired by her images and her eye for Emotion is BIGGER than your dreams! (((BIG HUGS)))

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Some RedCheese Photobooth fun! What’s cool about this photobooth is even after the big party and good times, you can upload your pictures online!