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A test of faith

Posted in Ceremony and Reception Locations, Outdoor Weddings, Wedding Ceremony, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 13, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Love is patient and kind .. . .
Love bears all things, believes all things,
hopes all things, and endures all things

Aaron and Mikela chose this reading from Corinthians to include in their wedding ceremony, and I can’t imagine a bride and groom who better exemplifies these words . . .

Most couples marry with joy and their whole world ahead of them. Aaron and Mikela were put to the test even before sharing their vows.

Photo by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Photo by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Wish Upon A Wedding is such an inspired organization, to give celebration where there has been hardship and heartache. This charity truly understands the importance of celebration and joy, and the ritual of a wedding ceremony.

“We want to thank you so much for your services as officiant at our wedding!! What an amazing day!!

You definitely fulfilled your great services on our wedding day. The most memorable part was the personal touch that you added and felt like you really knew us in just that short meeting we had together!
The easy flow of the service and when I stumbled on my words you just played it off and kept everything going. We were so happy to have you as a part of our day!!”

Thank you again, 
Mr. and Mrs. Freudenburg

They are an inspiration and an example of what marriage is all about: sticking by each other, in sickness and in health.
For this I was truly humbled and honored to officiate their March 20 wedding ceremony (first day of Spring!) at the Lomas Santa Fe country club.

Click Here to see a beautiful highlight video courtesy of Emotion Picture Studios!

Channel 6 News attended the ceremony of this inspiration couple!

Other generous professionals that provided services for this Wish Upon A Wedding couple:

Wedding Planner: Natalie Vishny of Natalie Vishny Events

Venue: Krissi Trevino, Private Events Director, Lomas Santa Fe Country Club.

Wish Upon A Wedding Coordination Support: Carmen Fuentes of Expressionary Events and Niloufar Gibson of Perfectly Made Weddings.

Florist: Jenny B Floral Design

Officiant: Gayle Feallock of Just Imagine Weddings & Ministry.

Cake: Grove Pastry Shop

Cake Stand: Kathy Jo Peterson of Raise The Cake custom cake stands.

Beauty: Design Visage

Entertainment: Jeff Holmes of Moondance Productions.

Photographer: Cavin Urquhart of Cavin Elizabeth Photography.

Photo Booth: What A Blast Photo Booth.

Stationary: Elizabeth Fleming of Caligraffiti

Transportation; Randy Tucker of Lake Forest Limos.

Lodging: Amy Green of Where Will They Stay.

Rentals: Signature Party Rentals

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Artful Unity Ceremony Adaptation

Posted in Beach Weddings, Ceremony and Reception Locations, Wedding Ceremony, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 15, 2015| Leave a Comment »

[Beautiful photos by Susan Bond Photography]

This is a clever and multi-use idea for a unity ceremony!

This destination couple wanted to include a unity ceremony in their wedding, but wanted to avoid having to pack any accoutrement for the trip home.

Two bouquets. Photo by Susan Bond Photography

Two bouquets.
Photo by Susan Bond Photography

Their bouquets did double-duty for the unity! A beautiful, natural, and efficient option,
to incorporate their bouquets.

“You have each walked down the aisle with your own bouquet of flowers. Each representing your individual
lives to this point.”

Tying the bouquets. Photo by Susan Bond Photography

Tying the bouquets. Photo by Susan Bond Photography

 

 

 

“In tying your bouquets together, you symbolize undertaking to unite as a couple, and share all that the future may bring.” 

Unity bouquets. Photo by Susan Bond Photography

Unity bouquet.
Photo by Susan Bond Photography

 

 

 

 

 

Incredible ocean views, courtesy the Marine Room. Photo by Susan Bond Photography

Incredible ocean views, courtesy the Marine Room.
Photo by Susan Bond Photography

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I’d Love to Write Reviews of My Clients

Posted in Baby Blessings, Celebrations of Life & Memorials, Wedding Ceremony, tagged , , , , , , , , , on December 31, 2014| Leave a Comment »

WeddingWire

WeddingWire

This review that popped up on Wedding Wire Dec. 28 is one of the best holiday gifts I could receive, and a pretty great wrap-up to a great year.

Sometimes I wish I could give my clients reviews and testimonials.

They so inspire, delight, and surprise me.

My purpose is driven by guiding clients to pause, notice, honor and celebrate, important moments in their life.

We don’t pause often enough.

A sacred ceremony or celebration is an opportunity to step out of all the “DO-ingness” of life for a moment, and experience the BEING-ness.

Time can slow down in these moments.

And you might experience a bit of greatness within yourself and your loved ones, that you hadn’t previously known.

In the new year, if you are . . .

planning your wedding

crafting a memorial service to say goodbye to a loved one

welcoming a new little life into yours, with a baby blessing

 

. . . please know that no matter how seemingly traditional your ceremony might be, you have so much creativity, beauty, and inspiration inside of you, and you can’t imagine where that can take you.

Taking the time to honor these times will make you shine, and those around you will be honored to see it, whether they are professionals helping you craft your celebration, or your dearest friends, who get to see you in a whole new light. And they just might want to give you a rave review.

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The romance of a winery

Posted in Ceremony and Reception Locations, Outdoor Weddings, Wedding Ceremony, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on December 16, 2014| Leave a Comment »

What is a great way to take a mini-break from a chilly holiday-filled December? With beautiful images from a summer wedding!

Thank you to amazing professional wedding photographer Brant Bender for gorgeous photos!

What a privilege to officiate this August wedding ceremony. These two were so sweet and created a beautiful celebration at Bernardo Winery:

Bernardo Winery in Rancho Bernardo

Bernardo Winery in Rancho Bernardo

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A First Look photo opp before the ceremony is a great way to share an intimate moment, and take a little pressure of the 'big reveal' when she walks down the aisle.

A First Look photo opp before the ceremony is a great way to share an intimate moment, and take a little pressure of the ‘big reveal’ when she walks down the aisle.

Who presents this woman, to be married to this man?

Who presents this woman, to be married to this man?

Karolina and Robert provided beautiful pink rose petals on all the aisle seats.

Karolina and Robert provided beautiful pink rose petals on all the aisle seats.

A fun and romantic celebration at the recessional when Mr. and Mrs. are showered with rose petals!

A fun and romantic celebration at the recessional when Mr. and Mrs. are showered with rose petals!

Loved working with one of my favorite DJs who handled ceremony music and setup, Jerry Beck!

Loved working with one of my favorite DJs who handled ceremony music and setup, Jerry Beck! http://www.becksentertainment.com/

Making it legal! Take a moment when you witnesses sign your marriage license. (using an old wine barrel as a table will do the trick.)

Making it legal! Take a moment when your witnesses sign your marriage license. (Using an old wine barrel as a table will do the trick.)

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Congratulations Leesa & Gordy!

Posted in Ceremony and Reception Locations, Outdoor Weddings, Wedding Ceremony, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 11, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Photo Credit: Patricia Lucia Photography

Photo Credit: Patricia Lucia Photography

Another beautiful wedding at Twin Oaks Golf Club! (and shoutout to Pamela Spence who makes everything run smoothly at TwinOaks!)

I loved creating this ceremony with Leesa and Gordy, for their June wedding.

They included so many personal touches:

~A Stone Blessing from their guests

~The Circle of Family ceremony to include the children

~Personal Vows and very personally selected readings

Photo Credit: Patricia Lucia Photography

Photo Credit: Patricia Lucia Photography

“Gayle you were exactly what we wanted for our wedding: calm, kind, sincere, helpful, authentic, spiritual! Thank you for helping us to write our vows and for helping us to stay calm and centered. . . . You are well-suited for what you do. God gave you a gift!”~ Leesa and Gordy, Twin Oaks Golf Course wedding

And thank you to Tricia Lucia for beautiful photos!

Just before their ceremony begin, two hawks flew directly over their arch. I took that as a great sign!

Hawks fly overhead at TwinOaks GolfClub

Hawks fly overhead at TwinOaks GolfClub

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