Tuesday, June 21, 2011

An Enchanted, Fairytale Wedding!

If you know me, you know I LOVE LOVE Disneyland and all things Disney. We went quite often growing up as a child, I lived in FLorida after college to work in the Walt Disney World Internship, and have visited both Disney parks in Tokyo. I still even have my autograph book from the 1980's; I think I was obsessed with characters. So when Ashley and Will asked me to coordinate their wedding in Disneyland, I was floored!

But I don't believe I'm as huge as fan as Ashley and Will. It was Tokyo Disneyland were Will had proposed, Disneyland where they exchanged their vows, and a Disney cruise to the caribbean where they celebrated their honeymoon.

I loved everything about their wedding. Ashley rode to the ceremony in style; Cinderella's enchanted coach, complete with white horse, three footmen, and Cinderella's glass slipper that held the rings. Ashley and Will are such a fun couple, totally Disney and very animated. There was a lot of singing during the wedding, including a duet to each other as they made their Grand Entrance into the ballroom. My favorite part has to be cake cutting with Mickey and Minnie; they are just so cute! Will put together a cardbox, made entirely of legos, complete with Sleeping Beauty's castle and Mickey Mouse!

What was most impressive was the paper model centerpieces that Ashley and Will put together along with their wedding party. Hundreds of hours went into crafting these models, each representing landmarks at Disneyland. I just can't believe how much time and effort it took to make these, and then transport them from the Bay Area to Southern California. Such dedication.

Their programs were modeled after the old Disneyland ride tickets; denoting A, B, C, D for rides, where certain rides needed a certain letter ticket to ride, depending on popularity.

I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with Ashley and Will on their Disney wedding. It was absolutely UH-MAZING, a real, enchanted, Fairytale wedding! THank you Ashley and Will !!


Photographer: Mona Brooks
Videographer: Garner Films
Venue, Catering, DJ, Lighting: Disneyland FairyTale Weddings

Photos in this blog post by: David Kim Photography


A personalized reception program for each guest.












Mickey and Minnie wisking the bride away!





















Indiana Jones' Temple of Doom!






The bride, ready to go in her carriage.






The ceremony took place in a gazebo in Downtown Disney.






Mickey and Minnie, getting ready to make their Grand Entrance!












Sleeping Beauty's castle welcomed the guests at the entry table.
















Autograph books as Ashley and Will's guestbook. What a cute idea!















The Hollywood Tower of Terror! (my favorite ride!)





The beautiful ballroom at the Disneyland Hotel.






The beautiful bride!









Personal sized cakes for each guest; and they were so delicious!














Cinderella's glass slipper holding the wedding rings.



























Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Stella & Marvin's Beautiful Wedding!

The day could not have gone any better for Stella and Marvin's beautiful April Wedding at Mira Vista Country Club in El Cerrito. The weather was gorgeous; the bride was stunning! I really enjoyed working with Stella and Marvin because they were just so detailed oriented with every aspect of their wedding, and as a wedding coordinator, I can really appreciate that. Certainly makes my job easier!

What really impressed me was the stage that Marvin hand crafted with his father for the ceremony; (I am sorry I don't have any pictures of it!), but it fit perfectly! What a great project for some father/son bonding, too! I also really loved the bride and groom's first dance. They sure did tear it up the dance floor with their ballroom moves and elegant turns. I would have to say, definitely one of the best first dances I have ever seen! Congratulations again to Stella & Marvin!

Location: Mira Vista Country Club, El Cerrito
Photographer: Bea Ahbeck Photography
Florist: Jory Flowers
Chair rentals: Especially Yours Chair Covers
Cake: Cakes Made by ME




















Look at this gorgeous view! What a perfect way to end the day.