Bridgett loves Bill

When Bridgett and Bill reached out to my over a year before their big day, they already had a strong vision in mind. A beautiful, traditional day that was a ton of fun. They are so sweet together, and I was so excited to be on board! When the married last fall, Bridgett and Bill had peeked into several of my other Forum weddings earlier last year. The weather seemed to change each time--cold, hot, overcast, sunny....so we were holding out hope for their wedding. And guess what? They literally got the perfect day. I feel very blessed to have a part of it. Bill and Bridgett, thank you for everything--Lindsay and I had a blast working on the details of your big day!

Vendors that helped make the day:
Coordination: Melissa Barrad and Lindsay Cross
Catering: Giuseppe Catering
Rentals: Concepts Event Design and Classic Party Rentals
Bakery: VG Bakery
Photography: Photo by Chana and Don
Videography: Jeff Roldan
Guitarist and DJ: Dennis Bergstrom, B Entertained

Heather loves Nick (Featured on Style Me Pretty!)

Oh how I love this wedding! I was originally approach this time last year by the Mother of the Groom, Joanne. Immediately, I fell in love with this entire family. Heather and Nick compliment each other oh so well, and the creative forces of Mother of the Bride Debbie and Joanne were quite the combination. The entire family chipped in to hand-create many of the items you see here. Most of the details, including all of the stationary, the brooch bridal bouquet and the hand-painted chargers (for 200 guests!) were created by Debbie. Melissa helped tie together all of the details, and designed the florals. All of the hard work and attention to details truly paid off! It was a beautiful day, captured by Acqua Photo. We were so excited when the wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty! See the feature, and all of the beautiful pics below. Heather and Nick, you are an incredible couple on the inside and the outside. Thank you for allowing me to help plan your celebration!

Style Me Pretty Feature:
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/11/11/vintage-san-diego-wedding-from-i-do-weddings-acqua-photo#comments

Click here for additional gallery images from the day.
Click here for Acqua Photos' blog post.


Vendors that helped make up the day:
Ceremony: Church of the Immaculate Concepcion
Reception: Marina Village
Florals and Coordination: Melissa, I Do...Weddings!
Photography: Acqua Photo
Music: Daniel Peterson

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