MILITARY MONDAYS – Started the week with yet another Military Mondays™ celebration on Coronado and it was another picture perfect sunset for the celebration of Ronald and Ashley.

To add to the magic, This was a [...]]]> LOVE THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: “If I know what love is, it is because of you.” – Herman Hesse

MILITARY MONDAYS – Started the week with yet another Military Mondays™ celebration on Coronado and it was another picture perfect sunset for the celebration of Ronald and Ashley.

To add to the magic, This was a true elopement, just the two of them; “Running away with ones beloved”. Ronald, a Navy Officer, serves us proudly on Coronado and we were so happy to be part of their magic moment. My Military Mondays Hero’s for this special day: The Beautiful Bouquet was courtesy of Joe and Sheri at Elegant Touch Floral and Design. http://www.sdweddingflowers.com/. Photography was donated by Sean Capshaw from Resolusean Photography. This was Sean’s first time with Military Mondays and looks forward to many, many more. http://www.Resolusean.com/. For more information, please visit http://www.freemilitaryelopement.com

I also met with Garrett and Cami regarding their Grand Tradition celebration in July.

TUESDAY – 2 meetings today. First with Brian and Kimmie to talk about their celebration at the Grand Tradition this Sunday. They were in need of a last minute replacement and I was happy to be able to help! I also had a teleconference (I love technology) with Britteny and Kevin to talk about their July celebration at the Wedding Bowl!

THURSDAY – I met with Jamie and David to talk about their celebration at the Los Penasquitos Adobe House in June. Later in the day it was a wonderful Elope to San Diego celebration at Sunset Cliffs with Todd and Denise at Sunset!

FRIDAY – This was a busy day indeed! First, the celebration of David and Erin at The Wedding Bowl in La Jolla. What a wonderful and fun couple with family and friends on hand to help share in the magic! This has to be one of my favorite locations for a celebration in San Diego!

Vendor Shout-Outs
Florist: Marissa at Designs By Mars
Guitarist: Robert – http://www.sandiegoguitarist.com/
Photographer: Jay – http://www.7aphoto.com/

Following this celebration I met with M&M.. Just the initials and NO photo as this was a Confidential Elope to San Diego celebration. Just the two of them, once again, the true definition of the word elopement.

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And to continue with the true definition of Elopement, a true, a the sun was setting Elope to San Diego celebration with Sean and Casey. Nope not even a photographer, just the three of us, hence the reason of the self picture….LOL

SATURDAY – Another busy day in La Jolla. First with Julie and Jory at Kate Sessions Park and although very cloudy, a wonderful and warm celebration!

Vendor Shout-Outs
Coordinator : Lindsay with First Comes Love
DJ Scotty:  - San Diego’s Favorite DJ
Limo: Elite Image Limo

Following this celebration, I was off to another Elope to San Diego celebration on the cliffs of La Jolla with Nathan and Sydney. A wonderful couple wanting to make the magic happen on the coast!

SUNDAY – Out to Fallbrook to the beautiful Grand Tradition Arbor Terrace with Brian and Kymmie. They were in need of a last minute Officiant and everything turned out just perfect… I was so happy to be able to help them share in their day!

Vendor Shout-Outs
As always, the awesome staff of the Grand Tradition!
DJ Victor Canon – Can Do Productions

What a great week of celebrations and more to come next week… The wedding season is here!

Blessings,

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MILITARY MONDAYS – Started the week with 3 (THREE) Military Mondays™ celebrations in La Jolla! For those that are not aware, Military Mondays™ is just a [...]]]> LOVE THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: “”Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell” – Joan Crawford

MILITARY MONDAYS – Started the week with 3 (THREE) Military Mondays™ celebrations in La Jolla! For those that are not aware, Military Mondays™ is just a small way for me to give back to our hero’s!

I offer FREE elopement services to any and all full time active military every Monday. I also ask local wedding professionals to help me serve those that serve us by donating their time and talents to these wonderful couples. Photographers, Videographers, Florists and Musicians. Each one of these professionals gives so much and I am humbled and grateful for their participation. for more information, please visit http://www.freemilitaryelopement.com

My  first celebration today was with Joshua and Rachel. Joshua serves us in the United States Marine Corp. They were a wonderful couple and I was so happy to be part of the magic.

Talk about jumping in with both feet! This was the first time photographer Barbara Mastro of Mastro Photography took part in my Military Mondays celebrations and not only did she donate her time and talents to this celebration, she volunteered for all three on this day. A real Hero in my book! http://www.mastrophoto.com/. Once again, a big thank you and salute to Katrina of Katrina O’Donnell Custom Florals for donating the beautiful bouquet seen here with Rachel. Katrina, you are such my hero! http://www.kocustomflorals.com/

The second celebration was with Mai and David. The second Military Mondays celebration for the day with such a wonderful and happy couple! David proudly serves us in the United States Navy and we can’t thank him enough for his service to our country. Plenty of friends and family on hand to share in the magic of the day!

Special thanks to my Military Mondays™ hero’s: Barbara Mastro of Mastro Photography took part in my Military Mondays celebrations for the entire day! A real Hero in my book! http://www.mastrophoto.com/

Wrapping up a very busy Military Mondays, Monday! A sunset celebration with William and Kymburr was a wonderful way to bring everything to a close. Both were so happy and grateful for the service we provide. William proudly serves us in the United States Army and although stationed in the mid-west, the call San Diego Home.

Special thanks to my Military Mondays™ hero’s: Barbara Mastro of Mastro Photography took part in my Military Mondays celebrations for the entire day! A real Hero in my book! http://www.mastrophoto.com/. This was also the first day for good friend Francesca Savage of Caprice Strings to share in the Military Mondays fun! She serenaded our couple through the ceremony and Kymburr said that she had always dreamed of having a solo Violin playing at her wedding. We are so proud to have helped make that dream come true! Caprice Strings – www.capricestrings.com

THURSDAY – Back to La Jolla for the Elope to San Diego Sunset celebration of Nicholas and Amanda. This was a destination elopement, just the two of them, from Michigan. I don’t think they have a view like this in Michigan!

Special Thanks to Hal and Lisa from Focus On U Photography for being able to jump in and help capture the moment!

FRIDAY – Started the weekend of celebrations with Siri and Keith at Bertrand at Mister. A’s in downtown San Diego. Another San Diego destination wedding with Siri and Keith from Sacramento and family and friends from all over. A great night indeed and a great what to start the weekend. You just can’t beat the view from this location…

SATURDAY – Started my Saturday back in La Jolla for two Elope to San Diego celebrations. First with Becca and James, a wonderful and fun couple making the best of the San Diego weekend. Staying on Mission Bay and eloping on the beach in La Jolla. You can’t beat that at all!

Following this celebration another destination elopement with Justin and Rachel from Texas. What a great and fun couple and another one of those, you won’t find a view like this in Texas!

After these elopements I was off to the celebration of Dawn and Christian at the Twin Oaks Golf Course. What a fun couple and a great group of family and friends…

Always enjoy working with Michelle Martini-Brown at Twin Oaks Golf Course and DJ Mark Huntzinger from Music and More.

SUNDAY – Back to La Jolla…again. This time, it’s the mid-day celebration of Roxanna and Jeff at the beautiful and highly sought after Wedding Bowl. What a great way to start the day…. and what a great and fun couple. Family from all over including Canada made the trek to share in the magic.

I got to work with old friend Richard from RHS Photo which is always a pleasure.

Then, off to the Elope to Coronado celebration of Eric and Ashley. Two of their friends joined them to make this special moment complete.

What a great week of celebrations and more to come next week… The wedding season is here!

Blessings,

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SATURDAY – Started the day with the sunset celebration of Jason and Jessica at the beautiful Twin Oaks Golf Course. A wonderful celebration with plenty of friends and family on hand to help share in the magic.

Sending [...]]]> LOVE THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: “True love begins when nothing is looked for in return” – Antoine De Saint-Exupery

SATURDAY – Started the day with the sunset celebration of Jason and Jessica at the beautiful Twin Oaks Golf Course. A wonderful celebration with plenty of friends and family on hand to help share in the magic.

Sending out some vendor love to Michelle Martini brown at Twin Oaks. It’s always a pleasure to work with such a pro!

Following this celebration I met with Brittney and mark to talk about their January 2012 celebration at the Twin Oaks House and Gardens.

SUNDAY – Samantha and Jeff shared their vows with family and friends at the Wedding Bowl in La Jolla. A picture perfect day for this celebration and I was honored to have been asked to share in the magic!

Following this wonderful celebration, I was off to the sunset Elope to La Jolla moment with John and Jill. A wonderful couple from Arizona that loves the coast of San Diego.

A great week and another one on the way!

Blessings,

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