If I was getting married again,,,this is the venue of my choice and you all would need to be there, the cool warm breeze bringing in the smells of lavender and rosemary…. the glow of the candles lite and the laughter of people mingling

this was romantic and timeless with hints of the San Juan Mission behind us

{the bells ringing in the background as the Bride and Groom are presented}

Just lovely and sweet

 

 

We setup all day, took our time, enjoyed the surrounding beauty of the plaza and found it hard to leave when we were done.  I always have that problem…..wanting more,,,,wanting to be part of the party that is about to take place. 

{I love to hid in the back someplace and watch the Bride enter…and just when she sees her Groom…I slip away…I cant help it….that’s why I do what I do. I love those moments…they are like pictures captured in my heart.}

 

 

 The center fountain is huge…much larger

than what it looks like in photos, with it’s gentle sound of dripping

water pouring over our garland made of eucalyptus, queen anns, amaranthus and olive leaves. Beautiful hanging chandeliers and bobble lights…just seemed to cast nothing but loveliness.

 

 

 

 

The Bride and Groom where such a beautiful couple…sorry, I don’t have any photos of them…just take me at my word, they are stunning and smart.

Some people have it all…don’t they?

 



Pink Peonies and Scabiosa pods

 

I created this box made from old barn wood…I loved that it was irregular and not perfect.  It sat upon the sweetheart table in all its imperfection glory

Like many of us….wondering…how did I get here, how blessed am I to be part of the party – its the imperfections that make a statement

of who we are and Who has offered us a place in this world.  I don’t want to get on my soap box and preach it…but this is what I mean:

 

 We take ourselves to serious, we make excuses to why we cant come in…im too shy, im not dressed for it, im not pretty enough, its awkward…we need to let those mind traps go and  dance, sing with arms in the air…swinging like a fool without a care and know that we are loved by God and He has prepared a way for us to enter in,,,,to see and sit in His Glory,

through the love and gift of His Son, Jesus.

Come on…go!

{ALL ARE WELCOME HERE!}

 

 

 

 There will always be that couple that steps into your world and with each step, they fill it with their love and sunshine…Levell & Rocio are such that couple
. He is a man of character and filled with a soul for God and she, petite and lovely with a quiet loving soul for God

Doused in love and lots of R-E-S-P-E-C-T….{sing it Miss Franklin} it has been my joy and honor

to design and create this simple but yet, elegant wedding for these two.

 

with my team and I in tow….French Bouquet loaded for bear and trucked down to The Grand. The Grand was filled with family & friends by the time

we laid out the last lantern, lite the last candle and picked up our shears and twine.

{we try to skedaddle out before the guest arrive,,,,,but I think all were so excited about Levell and Rocio’s union, causing them to arrive much earlier than expected…

{or maybe, word was out & they wanted to capture a behind the scene, glance at my artistry in action….that’s a big LOL, coming from this side of the computer} kidding aside….it was all about these two and their great love and respect for each other that gathers people together, holds them as honored witnesses and the privileged few, plus a live blues band and great food ain’t all bad either. lets get the celebration going.

It’s all good…..Cheers