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