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Becky & Mike / The Dana, Mission Bay

Posted in Ceremony and Reception Locations, Outdoor Weddings, Wedding Ceremony, tagged , , , , on July 24, 2009| Leave a Comment »

A beautiful sunny day, palm trees, the beautiful bay – the perfect silhouette of a San Diego wedding.

“Gayle – Thanks so much, don’t know how we would have done it without you!”~Becky & Mike

Ceremony at The Dana, Mission Bay

Ceremony at The Dana, Mission Bay

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Spotlight on a Goddess Bride: Kirsten

Posted in Goddess Bride Spotlight, Private Home Weddings, tagged , , , , on June 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Spotlight on a Former Client and Goddess Bride:   I can truly honestly happily say that all of my clients have been Goddess Brides! And after their wedding, as they move into new adventures, they continue the qualities of the Goddess Bride through creative endeavors and projects about which they are passionate.

Kirsten and Anthony just celebrated their one-year anniversary! Their wedding was held in a beautiful simple chapel setting and they celebrated with a private home reception.

A creative woman with a dramatic streak, Kirsten showed her romantic side, displaying roses and baby’s breath in her hair.

A creative woman with a dramatic streak, Kirsten showed her romantic side, displaying roses and baby’s breath in her hair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just Imagine is so excited to support Kirsten’s recent creation – she is now a published author!  I happily agreed to read her book to support her in any way and was thrilled that it is a FANTASTIC read. Ice_Song_front_coverI tore through it and was so sad when it ended – I wanted to continue this journey with the characters. Do yourself a huge favor and grab a copy. Then check out Kirsten’s Web site to track the publication of the second book!

Congratulations Kirsten!Kirsten Imani Kasai

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Photographer blocks the shot

Posted in Behind the Scenes, Ceremony and Reception Locations, Wedding Ceremony, tagged , , , , , , on April 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »

In addition to planning amazing weddings for more than eight years, I also enjoy officiating wedding ceremonies for other clients. It is a unique experience to help create this sacred and special moment for a couple and bring them together as husband and wife.

 

Thanks to this special role, I am able to experience weddings from a different viewpoint.

 

Unfortunately, I recently experienced what can go wrong when a couple unknowingly hires someone who is NOT a professional.

 

In this case, it was a photographer who became part of the scene instead of documenting it.

 

As the ceremony began the groom and I, as officiant, took our places in front of the ceremony arch. When the bride walked toward the aisle of this intimate garden patio setting, the photographer – with equipment flopping around his body – ran ahead of her, DOWN THE AISLE, then turned with his back toward us to take her photo.

 

I was shocked and realized the groom couldn’t even see his beautiful bride because the photographer stood in the way, filling the aisle with his body and all his equipment. I gestured to the groom to move in front of me for a better VIEW!

 

Then the photographer STOPPED her halfway down the aisle to say “smile” and took her photo again, turned to the groom who was trying to watch his beautiful bride walk toward him, and said, “didn’t I tell you [she looked great],” then moved around past her back down the aisle.

 

It was UNBELIEVABLE and upsetting for the bride and groom. Here is one of the most special experiences of the entire wedding day, the first time the bride and groom see each other, a part of their sacred wedding ceremony, and they will never have that moment back.

 

A professional photographer would have reviewed the area long before the ceremony began for the best positioning and taken measures to be as unobtrusive as possible.

 

Ensure that your wedding day unfolds just as you’ve imagined it. Work with a professional wedding planner like Just Imagine, who will refer and recommend to you true professionals who are expert not only in their craft but in the etiquette and decorum so important to such a special event.

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Let’s Get Wild . . .

Posted in Ceremony and Reception Locations, Decor, Favors, Park Wedding, Themes, tagged , , , , , on March 6, 2009| Leave a Comment »

There’s nothing like a prowling cheetah to add a little excitement to your wedding ceremony!  Let your mind run a little wild when selecting a reception site. This couple loved the San Diego Wild Animal Park and spent a lot of time there during their courtship. Why not get married in a place you love that offers a special treat for your family and friends!  When you have your bash at the Wild Animal Park, all of your guests get to enjoy the park all day long for free!

Great photos from Chelsea Ann Photography!

Will and Tiffany - happily married!

Will and Tiffany - happily married!

 

His Greek background and her Irish roots made for a perfect wedding favor for the wedding guests: a little honey and some tea in a little personalized linen bag.

His Greek background and her Irish roots made for a perfect wedding favor for the wedding guests: a little honey and some tea in a little personalized linen bag.

What a yummy treat! A perfect fit for their Wild Animal Park wedding and a great takeaway snack at the end of the night for all of their guests.

What a yummy treat! A perfect fit for their Wild Animal Park wedding and a great takeaway snack at the end of the night for all of their guests.

This couple loved animals!  And what a great alternative to the standard table number in a metal stand: whatever your theme, or favorite things – a photo in a frame is a fun way to assign seating arrangements. How fun to be a wedding guest and discover you’re sitting with the lions . . .

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Wedding in the Park

Posted in Ceremony and Reception Locations, Park Wedding, tagged , , , on February 18, 2009| Leave a Comment »

There is nothing like a wedding in a beautiful park setting!  Quail Botanical Gardens  in Encinitas offers some of the most gorgeous and lush surrounds for your outdoor wedding – and it’s already decorated!

Ceremony in the garden

Ceremony in the garden. Photo by Brant Bender

Serpentine tables and votives flow in the garden. Photo by Brant Bender

Quail Gardens gazebo perfectly showcases this four-tiered wedding cake. Photo by Brant Bender

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