Before I Do Events: April 2017

Wedding Wednesday: Katie + Grant

Katie and Grant have one of the sweetest love stories we've had the pleasure of being a part of. They met when they were just 15 years old while Katie was studying abroad from Germany. The two fell in love and years later Katie moved across the ocean to be with the man of her dreams.

The two tied the knot in a beautiful beachy ceremony last June at the Cape Rey Resort in Carlsbad. We spent over a year planning and dreaming up this amazing wedding with Katie and the help of Grant's wonderful mother Mary Ann. Our bride truly loved the ocean so we made that the central theme of her day, with hints of blue mixed with sandy neutrals, and naturally we had to mix in a few German accents to make her friends and family feel right at home here in California. The results were breathtaking, just look for yourself!

We wish you two worlds of happiness as your beautiful story continues! We adore you Katie and Grant! xoxox

Venue | Cape Rey Carlsbad

Rentals | JD Events , Classic Party Rentals

Linens | La Tavola Linens

Florist | AE Florals

Print Work | Kim Grant Ink

Makeup | Kissable Complexions

Hair | Hair Ya Go

Musician | Matt Commerce

DJ| Emcee| DJ Decon

Photography | Ashley Williams Photography

Videography & Photo Booth | A Touch Of Soul Productions

Desserts | VG Bakery and Donuts and Continental Catering

Doves | Feathers From Heaven

Katie + Grant Highlight Trailer from A Touch of Soul Productions on Vimeo.

Wedding Wednesday: Alie + Tyler

Alie and Tyler’s wedding day was simply beautiful. They are just the sweetest couple and we had so much fun dreaming up their big day; it could not have come together any better! From the venue to the florals everything was just stunning...

Their guest gathered with them at the Temecula Creek Inn on a beautiful day last October. The ceremony took place below an incredible flower arch nestled amongst lantern filled trees. The bride chose deep merlot to compliment the season and the bridesmaids really popped in their dresses in front of the lush greenery. The large moody bouquets done by AE Florals were to die for, as well as the décor with hints Spanish flair.

Yet nothing was more radiant than the Bride herself. Alie is truly beautiful inside and out and she illuminated the day with her natural wedding glow! Thank you for letting us be a part of your love story, we wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Venue | Temecula Creek Inn

Rentals |Stone House Rentals

Florist | AE Florals

Makeup | Bernadette

Hair | Bethany Polmary +Assistant

Musicians | David De Alva

DJ|Emcee | Dart DJ

Photography | Walking Eagle Photography

Videography | Enjet Media

Catering & Bar | Stone House

Desserts | Urban Plates

Bridal Party Transportation | Viva Limo

Wedding Wednesday: Erin + Andy

We knew right from the start that this couple was going to be a blast to work with. Erin and Andy are just so sweet and so down to earth. Every planning meeting leading up to their big day was beyond great.

The couple exchanged their vows in a beautiful ceremony at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. The Bride looked gorgeous in her gown with a pop of red lipstick to match her Bridesmaids bright and bold dresses! Both which we think really showcased their all around FUN vibe. Modern Bouquet did an outstanding job with the florals, so pretty! And if celebrating your love for each other with all your closest friends and family wasn’t enough, they also go to celebrate Andy passing the Bar exam just weeks before!

These two have so much ahead to look forward to and we wish them all the best in their beautiful life together. We truly LOVED working with a couple who were so obviously in love and happy!

Venue | Rancho Bernardo Inn

Florist | Modern Bouquet
Floral Donation | Heliotrope for Hospice
Photography | Sean Walker Photography
Pastor | Noel Musicha

Hair & Makeup | Monique Saaty
Bridesmaids Dresses | BHLDN
Bride's Dress | The Dress Theory by Theia
Tuxedo Rentals | Men's Warehouse

Print | Darla Marie Designs
Cake | French Gourmet

Band| Musician | Lucky Devils Band

Photo Booth | Pixster
Lighting | Five-Star Audio Visual, Inc.

Wedding Wednesday: Shanel and Louis' Glamorous Backyard Wedding

When you work with a bride that naturally exudes glamour, like our bride Shanel, we just knew her wedding was going to be absolutely stunning! Shanel and Louis got married at their family's breathtaking, wedding-ready home in Rancho Santa Fe, surrounded by their closest friends and family dressed in their black-tie-best.

All guests were greeted with tray passed champagne to start the celebration as they entered the breathtaking backyard. The beautiful couple exchanged their wedding vows during an elegant and very touching ceremony. The home's backyard and orange grove provided an absolutely perfect location and backdrop for their beautiful matrimony. After they said "I do" they happily celebrated the night away in a flower-filled tent at The Santaluz Club. Thanks to Amy at The Flower Shop Encinitas for overflowing the tent with lush white, blush and neutral blooms from top to bottom.

The band from Encore Entertainment was nothing short of amazing that night, and as soon as "Louie Louie" started (in honor of the groom and his father) everyone was singing along on stage! A raw moment we are certain will be recapped at family events for years to come. The desserts were a tasty hit consisting of pink velvet cake, Italian cookies and I mean who can resist a hand-piped cannoli bar by Roma Market!

As their romantic and fun filled wedding day came to an end, Shanel and Louis took their exit through a grand sparkler tunnel, because what's more fun than that! They headed off into newly wedded bliss and you can certainly see from the photos just how in love these two really are! We wish them a lifetime of happiness and are so happy we could be a part of their special day!