As you can tell with our photographs, Lishele & Sean were so excited to be married! Their creative cake topper was a true reflection of their love for each other! The gorgeous couple exchanged vows and had a wonderful fun-filled reception at the Orange County Performing Arts Center’s Segerstrom Concert Hall. One of the fantastic aspects of this venue is the circular staircase which gives such a dramatic entrance to our wedding party. Their ceremony took place on level one followed by the cocktail reception on level two. Our dinner reception was transformed on level one as guests dined on delicious cuisine created by Patina Catering. Lishele & Sean’s style was crisp and elegant using black, white and yellow as their colors. Paul Fenner at Couture Flowers captured the simplicity of their floral design. The style of our bridesmaid’s dresses lent itself to the intricately designed tattoo on one of our girls….quite adventurous!

Photos courtesy of Ron Goodger Photography

You don’t have to wait until your New Year’s resolution to get healthy.  Our lovely Details Details bride, Janice, has some great information for all of you looking to get in shape!  Janice writes:

Greetings!

I am excited to announce SoCal Nutrition & Wellness’ new practice location at 180 Newport Center Drive, Suite 162 in Newport Beach (across the street from Fashion Island). As the owner/principal dietitian, I work with individuals, groups, and corporations to help prevent or manage certain disease conditions through diet, physical activity, and lifestyle change. My areas of expertise include weight management, sports/exercise nutrition, diabetes, heart health, pregnancy nutrition, disordered eating, and overall wellness.

The following are some of the services available through SoCal Nutrition & Wellness:
-Individual nutrition counseling
-Group Nutrition Education
-Group Weight Loss
-Lunch n’ Learn Seminars
-Bridal Nutrition Bootcamp
-Grocery store smart shopping tour
-Pantry Raid
-Recipe Makeover
-Specialized Menu planning
-E-health remote counseling via web or phone
-Nutrition assessment with diet analysis and interpretation

My goal as a dietitian is to help people lead healthier lives. Please email or call if you have any questions or would like more information.

Healthy Regards,

Janice Holm Dada, MPH, RD, CSSD, CHES
Owner & Principal Dietitian, SoCal Nutrition & Wellness
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
Certified Health Education Specialist
janice@socalnw.com
http://www.socalnw.com (coming soon!)
http://twitter.com/SoCalRD
(310) 270-8985

Oak Creek Golf Club was the setting for Holly & Robby’s outdoor extravaganza.  With the attention to detail, their guests celebrated into the night with a white canopy tent created by Classic Party Rentals.  Holly & Robby’s theme was inspired by the oh so glamorous, Audrey Hepburn. Holly’s gorgeous Melissa Sweet wedding gown was the personification of chic elegance from the 1950’s with her hair accessories and long white, satin gloves.  The color theme of the wedding was crisp and elegant using black, white, and pops of teal.  One of my favorite elements was the black chandeliers hanging in the tent which added a touch of whimsy to our dinner setting.  The ever so talented cake designer, Christopher Garren at Let Them Eat Cake, captured the glamour & style of Holly’s vision as their wedding cake was a masterpiece of perfection.  Shine Lighting provided the illumination of warm tones for our guests to dine under candlelight and a custom made monogram for Holly & Robby was showcased on the building.  This lighting element set the backdrop for our guests feasting on our dessert bar.  Marc Weisberg and his team were able to capture the spectacular setting of the evening which created the fun picture collages.

Photos courtesy of Marc Weisberg Studio www.marcweisberg.com

An old fashioned soda bar is such a sweet idea for your wedding or next party!  Fun flavors, colorful bottles, & retro style will make everyone impressed.  I love the way the soda bottles are placed out on display, adding an element to the décor of the room.  Arrange all the bottles by color or just put out the flavors that go with the colors of your wedding.  These old fashioned sodas are made from sugar cane and taste delicious.  You can find these sodas at BevMo in California and sometimes in warehouse stores such as Costco, so keep an eye out for them!   

This is such a great find by one of our Details Details brides! I love these cake toppers, super sweet and a little corky! They make the perfect pair for any top of a wedding cake. All of these unique wedding cake toppers are made by the creator of Red Light Studio. These toppers are handmade, using paper clay, and are extra light so they can be placed on any wedding cake. Each cake topper is made to last, and when kept properly can be a wedding memento of a lifetime. The little veils on these toppers just make me smile! Choose one of the designs off of the Red Light Studio website or customize your own just the way you like it. Red Light Studio is one of the fabulous sellers on Etsy, and was a finalist in the DIY contest put on by Etsy & Martha Stewart Weddings.

Shop cake toppers at Red Light Studio

Damian and Alejandra are a fun couple with extrodinary taste.  From Alejandra’s dress to the gorgeous Rene Caovilla shoes, they wanted to make a statement from the start.  A statement of transition, from the traditional Catholic ceremony at the Mission in San Juan Capistrano to the sophisticated classic white cream and gold dinner at the Resort at Pelican Hill.

To the last transition of a sexy sultry after party in the La Capella…that room looked nothing like a ballroom after Square Root put their hands on it.  Thanks to Joe Latter who was there every moment documenting Ale and Damian, transition of engaged to married!

Photos courtesy of Joe Latter

Here is a gift that anyone will enjoy! Seda France makes amazing gifts sure to please. Seda France’s candles and scents have gotten a great reputation for a quality good and posh packaging. The different collections give you many stylish options to choose from, you will not even need to wrap them. I think the candle packaged in the pagoda box is such a fun way to catch someone’s attention. If it’s not the fun packaging, then it is the yummy scent that fills the air. Another option of the Seda France collection is to customize your packaging and candle to your desire. This is great for any wedding where you want to customize your gift as a remembrance of the wedding with your colors or even a created logo. View the different products of Seda France online!

Seda France Collections at sedafrance.com

Looking for the perfect color combinations for your wedding? Sometimes it is hard to image certain color combinations together, let alone know what you like best.  The Pantone Wedding swatch cards make it easier for you to see the different shades of colors and find the perfect fit for your wedding vision. Colors can seem endless, but by using the Pantone Wedding swatches you can find exactly what you are looking for. Look online and you will find that Pantone has about 200 different colored swatches you can choose from. The great thing about Pantone is that you can order the swatches online, and see for yourself the color in person.  The color name is great for you to then reference when going to all your different wedding venders such as, your florist, invitation company, and stylist. The Pantone Wedding swatches can be found through the Dessy Group. Let your creativity take over, and have some fun designing a look that fits you! 

Visit Dessy Groupto find the different Pantone Wedding color swatches

Lisa & Shaun’s engagement session took place in San Antonio where the two of them live.  Jessica Claire did an excellent job capturing Lisa & Shaun just being themselves and displaying their personalities. Lisa & Shaun have a special love for their two dogs, and they made it into the engagement shoot! From open field, to their home, and through the colorful city these two took amazing photos! Lisa and Shaun remind me of my husband and me with the height difference! Stay tuned for Lisa & Shaun’s wedding next year.

Photos courtesy of Jessica Claire

These romantic birdcage veils are absolutely stunning. A birdcage veil brings an element of timeless yet untraditional style to brides looking for something different than a long veil. These birdcage veils made by CastleBride Couture are all handmade, making no two veils exactly alike. Most of CastleBride Couture birdcage veils are embellished with something special to make each veil look radiant. Wedding veils are a great accessory to complete your look bringing sophistication and style. CastleBride Couture’s veils have been seen all over wedding magazines as the hot fashion accessory for 2009.

View more of the collection at CastleBride