Jennifer loves John (Featured in San Diego Style Weddings!)

This wedding is definitely not like any other wedding I have ever done. It was AMAZING, and a show stopper.

It's got style, personality, and most importantly--Jennifer and John, two of the nicest and most creative people I've ever met. So, when I sat down with them for coffee nine months before the big day, I was super excited to work with them. I really enjoy when couples take what is really important to them, and run with it. It may not necessarily be a "themed" wedding, but when you can create the perfect vibe, people really do love it and respond to it. In this case, the groom was an architect and the couple love to dance, both of which are certainly reflected in this celebration.

How cool are these tables? I love being able to say that Jen and John didn't use a single table cloth the entire day. But, they did include Jen Cole's rockin' arrangements, a really sweet slideshow, a dove release and a really creative send off (they gave me glow sticks, which I passed out during the last hour of dance where Kris Valentien really kicked it up a notch!). Tables were named after night clubs the couple have been to, and we switched to electronic music for the last hour.

Jen and John, it was a pleasure and and truly an amazing day. Thank you so much for the opportunity!

Itching for more of this wedding? Well, look no further than.....

Jen and John's feature in San Diego Style Weddings.

A highlight video, courtesy of NR3 Video Productions.

A video, of the last hour of the wedding.

The blog post from their very talented photogs--Felici Photography. All of the beautiful images you see here are courtesy and copyright of team Felici.

The blog post from their DJ, Positive Energy DJ.

Vendors that made up this wedding:

Venue: Scripps Seaside Forum

Photographers: Felici Photography

Videographers: NR3 Video Productions

Florals: Jennifer Cole

Catering and Rentals: Coast Catering

DJ and Lighting: Positive Energy DJ

Consultant: Melissa, I Do...Weddings!

Karen Loves Chris--Our 200th Blog Post!

The timing is perfect! I can't think of a better wedding to celebrate our 200th blog posting. Karen and Chris married last month in Palm Springs. I've planned several events in the area, and each time I go back, I realize just how much I love the desert. It definitely reminds me of visiting my husband's family in Scottsdale. But, I digress...

Karen and Chris are a laid-back couple that have a love of music and the outdoors. I believe their wedding was a beautiful representation of this. Simple, clean lines, with pops of color and succulents and moss highlighted their venue beautifully. This hotel is definitely worth checking out! Retro, fun and laid-back, Karen and Chris rented out the entire property for their closest friends and family to lounge for most of the wedding week. The cherry on top was a beautiful Saturday wedding reception, following a really touching ceremony at a private estate.

Chris designed all of the stationary for the wedding, and even included Palm Springs' famous windmills (as seen in the third photo of this post). Dinner was not a sit-down affair, but was catered by a taco truck that had food made to order. Dessert was incredible, out of the box cupcakes (especially the ones with chocolate covered potato chips!). The signature drink was an Orangesicle, poured with fresh squeezed OJ by the Shake Bartending team. It was certainly much needed as temps topped 110 that day! I loved the challenge of picking spring-y, impactful florals that were modern and wouldn't be affected by the heat.

Karen and Chris, thank you so much for having me and putting your trust in me. PS Is it incredible how flawless they look in the heat???

Vendors that made up this unique celebration:

Catering: Border Grill
Beverage Service: Shake Bartenders
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals
Cupcakes: Over the Rainbow
Photography: Annie Tsai Photography
Florals: I Do…Weddings!
Venue: Movie Colony Hotel

Additional photos and a slideshow can be seen at http://www.annietsaiblog.com/!