A Thank You that touched my heart!

Dear Sharon,
When Beth told us she was getting married in San Diego, I had a big lump in my throat – not only the beauty of San Diego and the love for it she has, but how in the world do you plan a wedding 3,000 miles across country? Then she told us of her plan to hire a wedding planner – what a blessing and furthermore that it was you!
What a “dreamy wedding”! Without doubt, your guidance and assistance gave way to Beth’s life long dream. Every little girl has her “dream wedding” that grows with her to womanhood. You captured her every desire and supplied her with vendors who were professional, diplomatic, extremely fair and very eager to meet her every expectation.
Sharon – you provided the perfection of every detail and made for the most memorable day for all those that love Beth and Jay. Thank you and your assistant for your expertise and carrying out the most beautiful wedding ever!
We will always remember you with fondness.
Most Sincerely,
Mother of the Bride – Anna Holland

From Sharon - To Anna

Thank you for letting me be a small part in what was such a wonderful day! Your words truly touched me, and because of that I know my work and my life makes a difference in others. I'm so blessed to have the opportunity to bring joy and fulfill dreams!

Bridalinsider.com Best Wedding Vendors 2009

Thank you to all of my supportive Family & Friends for voting for me in the Bridalinsider.com - Best of Wedding Vendor Poll 2009.
To all of my past clients, I now consider you friends, it has been an honor to be included in your life.

If you still have not had a chance to cast your vote but would like to, go to Bridalinsider.com

Voting ends on June 28th. Check back to see if A Dream Wedding by Sharon Cole is the winner!

Thank you!!
Sharon

Learning to Photoshop

Thank you to Brant Bender with Brant Bender Photography for teaching the ABC Consultants how to create amazing collages this evening with Photoshop

Bobby Earle Photography

I want to thank Bobby Earle and his lovely wife Lyndsay for sending over this amazing slideshow of even more wonderful photos of Heather and Noel's wedding.

I would love to work with Bobby again in the future so please keep him in mind for your future events!

Heather and Noel's Slideshow

www.bobbyearle.com

A Race to the Alter!

Christine and Michael had such a unique and personalised wedding. They really were able to show their guests all the things they loved separately and together. It really was joy to watch the day unfold.

For the Ceremony, Christine wanted every guest to feel included so she created the most unique sand ceremony I have ever had to coordinate! It was what kept us both up at night, but in the end was the most special moment of the day for me.

Christine and Michael had special family members and friends hand sign large sea shells with words of wishes and good thoughts. They held on to those seashells until the ceremony when during the sand ceremony they were asked to come forward and place their shell on top of the sands poured by Christine and Michael (from their own hometowns) while three of their good friends read beautiful quotes about Family, Friends and Spirituality. During the Friends reading, all the remaining guests were asked to come forward and place the seashell that had been left for them on their chairs so they could join in the celebration as well. There were many tears and smiles as we all felt the love in the air.

Michael loves racing! Ferrari's to be exact so the cocktail hour was all about him.
A Perfect Table did a wonderful job in creating a racing theme decor. the guests immediately feel in love with the "Hot Rod Punch" which was served to them as soon as the ceremony was completed. (did I forget to mention that Christine surprised Michael with a Ferrari racing flag during the processional, carried by the ring bearer!)

For the Reception, we saw the love of traveling by both Christine and Michael. The place cards were silver luggage tags doubling as a favor to the guests. Inside the ballroom, the tables were elegantly displayed in shades of aubergine and ivory. The table numbers were bottles of wine with custom labels made by Christine and Michael.
The live jazz band had everyone attention as they found their seats! It was a night for dancing!

I had so much fun listening to all the wonderful toasts given throughout the night. I'm so glad they had it all on video!


See the amazing photos by Philip DeFalco
Christine and Michael

Thank you to all the vendors for making this night so incredibly special.

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
DeFalco Photography
Bob Hoffman Productions
A Perfect Table
Wholesale Flowers
King Kelly Band featuring Kamau Kenyatta

Heather and Noel - A Lamb in the Rain

One of my favorite weddings this year has to be Heather and Noel's wedding on May 30 2009 at the beautiful La Valencia Hotel. If you remember that Saturday, rain wasn't supposed to be unexpected guest, but it was so inside we went. I have to say though getting married in the La Sala Room at the La Valencia is not a bad second choice.
We had a slight hick up with the sound system and the lamb would not walk down the aisle (yes you read it right - a live baby lamb named Bella May was the ring bearer)
apart from that the day was magical!

Thank you to Bobby Earle for the amazing photographs - click on the link below to view his blog - I really hope we get the chance to work together again, He and his wife Lindsay are amazing!

Heather and Noel

Above are some photos I took myself. I couldn't miss getting photos of Heather and Bella May.

Thank you to all the vendors who made this such a fun event to coordinate.

Venue - La Valencia, Victor Lopez
Photographer - Bobby Earle Photography, Booby Earle
Custom Linens - A Perfect Table, Irene Montes Gonzales
Entertainment - Hit It Music Productions, David Cutler
Ceremony Musicians - Caprice Strings, Francesca Savage
Custom Stationary - Vibrant Weddings, Dimar Ownes
Flowers - Adorations Botanical, La Vonne
Wedding Cake - Edelweiss Mira Mesa
Gown Pressing - Forever Treasured, Michele Basile
Bella May - Princess and Buckaroo

What a Wedding!

I just received the wedding photos from Laura Kass and Charlie West's beautiful Ceremony and Reception on May 24 2009 at the Admiral Kidd Club

Thank you to Philip DeFalco with DeFalco Photography for the beautiful images!

clink on the link below to see the slide show

http://www.defalcophoto.com/show/West/

Zoo Tables

Here is the information for the company that provide those wonderfully fun appetizer tables and the Elephant Odyssey Grand Opening Party.
San Diego Spotlight Entertainment

Up Close and Personal with Elephants

San Diego Zoo's Grand Opening of Elephant Odyssey was held on May 22, 2009.
I was honored to be invited to this special occasion because since I was a little girl I have been in love with Elephants. Who doesn't love their quiet demeanor but powerful size and presence.
African and Asian Elephants (one male and 6 female) will roam the new $45 million dollar exhibit that is now open to the public. The exhibit took four years to complete and is the largest that the zoo has ever undertaken at one time.
The 7.5 acre Harry and Grace Steele Elephant Odyssey is home to 35 species of animals. As you walk around this playful, informative and breathtaking exhibit, keep a close watch out for condors, jaguars, lions, sloths, tapirs and capybaras. And of course the Elephants themselves.

From the aerial view of the sky ride to the welcome pink elephant drink on our arrival - delicious!, everything was so unique and playful. I especially loved the landscape. Plants known as "Elephant Feet" lined the pathways and statues of Jaguars and Sloths were scattered around for fun photo ops. As you walked into the plaza look up into the eyes of a life size Mammoth statue!


Outside the Tusker's Trunk Gift Shop and Sabertooth Grill, we were served appetizers from "tabled" lions and jaguars, while a steel drum band made you feel like dancing.

I met with D'Anne Morehead, Event Sales Manager & Wedding Specialist with the San Diego Zoo. She and I are both members of the Association of Bridal Consultants, so it was wonderful to have the time to catch up and hear how well the new exhibit was going. Once the official photos are in, D'Anne promised to send me over a few to add later for everyone to see. But if your like me and can't wait for a good thing...head over to the Zoo this weekend with your family and friends!
www.elephantodyssey.com

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe

Stephanie and I had the pleasure of spending 2 days at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe for a Wedding Planners Retreat on May 13 and 14 2009. Thank you to Managing Director Kerman Beriker and Catering Sales Manager Marianna Ogando for the invitation and their wonderful hospitality.Executive Chef John Beriker surprised us with a hands on cooking demonstration on how to prepare Thai Noodles and Lobster Spring Rolls. We had so much fun I almost forgot to take pictures!

We were treated to a beautiful cocktail reception followed by an amazing dinner prepared by Chef John and his staff. It was so nice to spend time with my fellow colleagues and revisit the Inn.

The next morning we all gathered for brunch prior to departing. I'm glad I brought my walking shoes to work off some of that amazing food!

If you are looking for a venue with a touch of charm and amazing food, please visit The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe.

Tell them Sharon sent you!

Several of the Preferred Vendors hosted elements for the retreat.

Flowers - Kathy Wright and Co

Deserts - Sweet Cheeks Baking Company

Entertainment - Wayne Foster Entertainment

Invitations - Invitation Factory

Plush Lounge Inc.

American Party Rentals

A Day of Elegance