Renee loves Leland

Renee and Leland got married on August 6th, 2011 at First United Methodist church. I had the special privilege of knowing this couple personally, so helping them with their wedding was like no wedding I had planned before. To be honest it was like meeting and hanging out with friends the whole time. They are such a cute couple and this wedding was a long time coming....Leland:)

The ceremony was held in the same church that Renee's family had been attending for over 30 years. It was a special and memorable place. All of her family had been married there, even her parents, so traditional was the way to go. The amazing window that looked out onto the hillside out side the church made the perfect backdrop to the beautiful wedding. The ceremony was about the only thing that was traditional for the couple though.

The reception was huge! It was all outdoors at the Shelter Island park near Humphry's on the bay. Strung market lights light up the night like stars. Guests crowded the lawn and mingled to great music provided by Joe Woosely. The Hawaiian style feast was a huge hit by Encore catering, and the guests had no idea what was in store for them. Leland did a fire dance for the reception that left the crowd on their feet. The couples first dance was a sassy salsa that they had been practicing for weeks. The small touches of bright colors added to the beautiful water view that everyone got to enjoy. None of this wedding would have gone as smoothly if it weren't for Courtney Young the day of coordinator for the wedding. She made things smooth as silk. This was a party like no other. Renee and Leland were so great to help, and it was awesome to be part of their special day.

Thank you at all the great vendors!

Church: First United Methodist Church

Reception Venue: Shelter Island

Officiant: Molly Vetter: 619-297-4366, Mvetter@fumcsd.org

Florals: Melissa Barrad

Ceremony/Reception Music: Joe Woosely: 619-459-9080, djjoewoolz@yahoo.com

Photographer: Scott Lawrence

Cake: Euro Pastry

Rentals and Catering: Encore Catering(Christine)

Coordinator: I Do...Weddings! Rachel Leber and Courtney Young

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!