Autumnal Celebration

Marcelle Howard and Sean Goodsell chose Coronado, CA and the Hotel Del as their wedding destination. They reside in Los Angeles but decided to have a destination wedding. She is currently attending USC in the Executive MBA and he is in commercial real estate. The week of her wedding happens to be the week of her finals as well. You couldn't see the stress on the face, nor worries about having to study for finals.

She wore a stunning A-line/mermaid style Badgley-Mischka gown, while her bridesmaids wore black dresses.

The decor was more organic something of a rustic, outdoor feel. He proposed to her in Yellowstone National Park so she wanted the simple easy feel since they both love the outdoors. Dominant colors were chocolate, ecru and green. Tables were draped in olive lamour linens with a green overlay. We completed the table with mahogany chiavari chairs. Florals were tropical mostly white Phalenophsis orchids. We covered the ceiling with gobos in the design of leaves and branches, using amber lighting to create more the fall weather feel.

Following heart felt speeches, a four course meal, guests were treated to a nice wedding cake along with a dessert and coffee bar.

Pop Vinyl band from Los Angeles dazzled the crowd all night long, playing sets from 70s, 80s, 90s and current singles.






















Photographer: Jennifer Dery

Videographer: Blue Pearl

Floral Designer: Connie McKay from Colin Cowie

Entertainment: Pop Vinyl Band

Specialty linens & décor: Concepts Event Design

Lighting: SWANK Lighting

Cake: CAKE

Paper Goods: The Savvy Bride

Venue: Hotel Del Coronado, CA

Seems It Never Rains in Southern California

In all my years coordinating weddings it has never rained as much and as hard as it did for Aly and Mike’s wedding. Who ever said it never rains in Southern California was in for a reality check. Within an 8 hr period we had rain, wind, hail and thunderstorm. The bride had envisioned her ceremony and cocktail hour to be held outside overlooking the mountains and the grapevines. An hour before the ceremony the skies clear and the sun was starting to shine, however, when the actual ceremony was about to begin the rain came back and it poured, leaving guests to run back inside the tent. Luckily, Aly and Mike saw each other before hand and had beautiful photos with the backdrop they envisioned. Despite the rain, it did not dampen the party. The Sargent Pepper band, a tribute to the Beatles did not disappoint the crowd, everyone danced and sang until the last song of the evening.

The bride’s mom brought all the table overlays, which consisted of a blue Dupioni with brown trims along the edges. The floral arrangement consisted of pussy willow branches, silver leaves and white flowers, creating more of a vintage vibe to complement the Japanese table overlay.

















Photography: Carrie McCluskey

Videographer: Taylor Films

Floral Designer: Annette Gomez

Desserts: Michele Coulon

Favors: Chuao Chocolatier

Catering: Behind The Scenes

Entertainment: Sargent Pepper Tribute Band