Mandie & Minh Celebrate Big Reception at Hilton Torrey Pines
Mandi & Minh brought their 300+ person wedding celebration to the Hilton Torrey Pines for a beautiful reception after a church ceremony earlier in the afternoon. Planning with them was a blast, and included figuring on a “Flash Mob” during the middle of dancing. They are such a happy, sweet couple with “love stories” galore. Guests were treated with appetizers and drinks at one of the four bars setup in two locations for Cocktail Hour, both inside and outside....
Read MoreJorge & Sylvia Wedding all Lit Up at NTC
Jorge and Sylvia held their large, 300+ person wedding in the McMillin Events Center at the NTC Promenade in Liberty Station and wanted to step it up a few notches with some custom lighting to include uplighting and pinspotting for their cake. After an onsite walk-through planning meeting, we set the details and were ready for their big day! Setup had to be done earlier in the day ~2pm and took some pictures as best as possible. The wedding was not nearly setup and was quite bright inside...
Read MoreNate & 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...
Read MoreMonet & 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...
Read MoreKelly & 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...
Read MoreBarry & Tatiana Wedding at Mission Bay Hyatt
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...
Read MoreCandice & Larry – California Style at Grand Tradition
Candice and Larry had a gorgeous Friday evening wedding at the Grand Tradition in Fallbrook, CA. After a ceremony up at the Arbor Terrace garden, the guests came down to the arbor terrace for Cocktails, Dinner and the Reception. I provided Reception DJ/MC Services and created their Video Slide Show which was shown using the built-in projection system at the Grand Tradition (one of the added benefits of GT) After cocktails, the dinner/reception opened up with a set of dual Blessing/Prayers,...
Read MoreNat & Elaine Celebrate 50 Years at Bernardo Winery
I have known Nat & Elaine for years as members of my Running Club so it was an extra special honor to assist them with their big day . . . they each celebrated their 50th birthday, and each within about a week of each other. They planned an intimate gathering of the closest family and friends at the Bernardo Winery inside the Barrel Room. I assisted them in planning out the agenda, timeline and special events they wished to have, which included some speeches, a special recognition to...
Read MoreKen & Stephanie’s Scripps Forum Wedding
Ken and Stephanie got married at Scripps Forum in San Diego, and we were honored to provide the music, DJ/MC Services, and Lighting Services for their wedding ceremony and reception. The event was held at Scripps Seaside Forum at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography. This oceanfront venue in the La Jolla region of San Diego epitomizes Southern California style. Ken and Stephanie began with an outdoors ceremony, then had a formal dinner inside for the reception. We provided Golden Amber...
Read MoreEnoc & Cindy Lit up at Marina Village
Enoc and Cindy held their “holiday” weekend wedding on the Friday following Thanksgiving. They obviously had alot to be thankful for, and their wedding was a memorable one held in the Baja Room at Marina Village. I’ve never seen the Baja Room look so good! We provided Uplighting and a Gobo Monogram. The gobo itself was designed by their designer and matched their “branding” throughout as it was used on their dinner menus, wedding programs and other items. The...
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