Engaged :: Elise + Chris

Watching them together, you know they were meant to be. Fate always has such perfect timing and is never a minute late. Elise and Chris met years ago at a Greek event at Cal State Fullerton. Since then, they both have become friends, fallen in love and recently became engaged.

Now as preparations are on their way for a charming wedding a Greystone Mansion, the anticipation is filling their hearts with so much excitement. With such a spectacular property such as Greystone, full of history and opulence, it is so fitting to have a wedding for such a beautiful couple.

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photography :: Jennifer Daigle

Plan a Wedding on Pinterest

The power of Pinterest has taken over the world by storm! Pinterest has seriously got to be the best thing since sliced bread. I have always loved creating inspiration boards. I still remember in classes in elementary school when my teacher would ask all of us in class to clip pictures from magazines that represented who we are and one day will be. It included everything from dream homes,  favorite foods, clothes, colors, you name it, you had the power to create wish board that would someday be.

Since Pinterest has sparked the likes of many, I too have become an avid lover of this pinning board phenomena. I use it for just about everything, for ideas on how to put together a crafty project to places I want to visit. Most importantly, I love using for my clients’ weddings. The L.A. Times just recently featured a story of Grand Engagements on the Power of Interest in the wedding industry, read the article here.

From the moment you become engaged, you are living in a whirlwind of the excitement of planning your wedding, but where does one start? First, you will need to create an account if you haven’t already done so. I tell my clients that by going on Pinterest under Wedddings & Events, you can see so many different styles of weddings that you would be drawn to. The pictures that you like, you simply click on “pin” and add it to your personalized board(s). You can have as many boards as you like, some geared specifically toward one style of a wedding that you like to a variety of themes.

It gets better because you can share your board(s) with your friends and family. This comes in super handy when you have a bridal party that you want to get input on and share ideas. Just a warning, this does become horribly addicting as you can quickly access Pinterest on your iPhone and pin away. You no longer have to sit at a computer to save or print pictures. Gone are the days when you had to carry around dozens of wedding magazines for inspiration.

Follow me on Pinterest. Happy Pinning!

Engaged :: Katie + Garreth

Spring is finally here, love is in the air and wedding season has officially begun. Katie + Garreth recently got engaged and are such romantics! I am always inspired when I see couples who love each other so much. Just being with the who completes you, makes you laugh everyday somehow makes everything so perfect!

photography :: Tyler Branch

Fashion Glam Inspired Wedding

The fascination began when I was a little girl…super models reigned supreme and dominated fashion magazines. I remember opening my first issue of Vogue and I was hooked. Since then, fashion has consumed my world with art & beauty. In honor of fashion week, here is the latest Fashion Inspired Wedding shoot Grand Engagements styled in the desert.

Special thank you to Gavin & Erin Wade, who photographed all the prettiness, Pixie’s Petals for the lovely flowers, Maria Chang of Professional Makeup Artistry and our gorgeous couple, Kate & Chris!

photography :: Gavin & Erin Wade

Santiago Canyon Mansion Wedding :: Sarah + Dennis

They have a love story from what fairy tales are made of…It all began when Sarah quickly ran in to a Starbucks to grab a cup of coffee when Dennis saw her from a distance. He was mesmerized by Sarah’s beauty and wanted to meet her. From the very start, Dennis knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Sarah. In the months that passed, they became wonderful friends and soon fell in love…and as they say, the rest is history.

Sarah has such a passion for life and those she loves. She is always putting others before herself and is such a beautiful person. I love the magic between her and Dennis. He adores her every move and keeps her close…Together, they are the perfect pair.

Thank you Sarah & Dennis for having us be a part of your wedding day! We loved every moment of it!!!

Nisie’s Enchanted Florist created all the stunning flowers. Her bouquets are to die for!

photography :: Frame 36

Featured on Style Unveiled!

I am so excited to share with you that our Ombré Inspired Wedding was recently featured on Style Unveiled!!! In case you missed it, be sure to visit the site!

Newport Beach Wedding :: Elizabeth + Peter

Style…High Fashion…Romance. Three simple words that made Elizabeth & Peter’s wedding day radiant! With a 400 person guest list full of family and friends from around the globe, this wedding was a black tie fête with no details over looked.

Elizabeth wore a couture Kenneth Pool wedding dress, a Vera Wang veil and glitzy Jimmy Choos. Peter wore a stylish Giorgio Armani tuxedo and Louis Vuitton shoes. I love their style!!!

So thankful for such a wonderful team of vendors who helped make this day as incredible as it was. The ever so wonderful, Nisie’s Enchanted Florist created all the lush romantic flowers and Greg Bumatay stylishly photographed their special day. Videography was by the highly sought after Elysium Productions and music was by the world renowned DJ Casey Connor. This was another amazing wedding full of such sentiment and everlasting memories!

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The Island Hotel Wedding Orange County Wedding Planner
The Island Hotel Wedding Orange County Wedding Planner

The Island Hotel Wedding Orange County Wedding Planner
The Island Hotel Wedding Orange County Wedding Planner
The Island Hotel Wedding Orange County Wedding Planner
The Island Hotel Wedding Orange County Wedding Planner
The Island Hotel Wedding Orange County Wedding Planner

The Island Hotel Wedding Orange County Wedding Planner
photography :: Greg Bumatay

Engaged :: Renee + Matt

They met each other back in high school, fell in love and fast forward, just got engaged right before Christmas. I love holiday proposals, they are so romantic and make the holidays that much more magical. Meet Renee & Matt, they are gorgeous and funny. What is not to love about them?!

Renee & Matt have a great sense of style and belong in a magazine. Here is their radiant engagement session at Griffith Park. Enjoy!

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photography :: Gavin Wade

Laguna Wedding :: Machiline + Anthony

What I love most about every wedding is that the affection and connection couples have for each other is so unique. I feel so fortunate to get to be a part of a couple’s journey and most of all, part of their love story. Machiline & Anthony have a connection like none other and it shows just by the way they look at each other. They share the type of love so many dream of, their relationship is solid and unconditional.

As their gifts to one another, Anthony gave Machiline the most decadent pairs of Jimmy Choo I have ever seen! Machiline gave Anthony a coveted Panerai Luminor Marina watch. This is the perfection I am talking about! Do they know each other or what?! This wedding had such a great energy and excitement about it. Even in the early part of the day, everyone was joyous and ready to celebrate. I love weddings where no one wants the day to end…

Three Petals created the lovely vintage wedding bouquet & boutonnière.
I adore the way they look at each other.

photography :: Thao Vu

Ombré Inspired Wedding

Not long ago, one of my favorite trendsetters, Gwen Stefani, got married in a jaw dropping ombré inspired wedding gown by Christian Dior. Ombré is one of the most beautiful color combinations used for weddings. Ombré {French} - Definition: Shaded or graduated in tone: said of a color. Colors for this style can be from radiant sunsets that inspire rich colors of purples and oranges. The inspiration for these colors from our ombré inspired wedding flowed around the soft colors of spring; for this shoot, I was drawn to light pinks and jewel toned purples.

Ambassador Mansion in Pasadena, is located along Millionaires Row. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful historic places to get married. With estates that sprawl over acres and secret gardens, this has become of my favorite places to visit. Mostly because I love history and Pasadena has plenty of old town charm. It is especially a perfect place to get married outdoors and celebrate the night away outside or inside the beautiful mansion. The property showcases so much lush landscaping, is a true gem and you won’t feel like you have to over decorate it for your wedding.

Gavin & Erin Wade always know how to capture the most beautiful pictures and their style is one of the best. When it came to bringing the details together, it was so much fun working with such a wonderful group of talented vendors. Creating a look around these colors and even just seeing the wedding cake designed by Catherine Joanne Cakes made my heart skip a beat. Invitation set by Wiley Valentine, I mean, who doesn’t love their work?! One word… Stunning!! The whimsical style of the flowers were designed by the ever so amazing, Enchanted Florist. Even with the linens, by Wildflower Linens, included the various shades, starting with the main shade on table and then adding a lighter and darker complimentary toned napkins. Rentals by Classic Party Rentals. A special thank you to our amazing team who made it all happen!

Ombré Inspired Wedding

photography :: Gavin & Erin Wade