Vodka! Regina and Eric Rapoport

If you have never experienced a Russian wedding, you are missing out on a fantastic experience.
Regina Kayumova and Eric Rapoport were married at the Grande Colonial Hotel on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4:00pm, with the Reception just down the road at Azuls La Jolla. Regina and Eric are from Wheeling IL and they flew to La Jolla with 57 of their closest Friends and Family to celebrate their destination wedding.

I love working with Destination Brides and I have to say Regina was one of the most easy going and thoughtful Brides I have had the pleasure of working with this year. Her trust in my selection from venues to vendors made planning her wedding fun and exciting! I had my dream team of vendors with me so it didn't seem like work at the reception, but a PARTY, which is what Regina and Eric wanted.

I'm so looking forward to seeing the photos and video, so check back soon for updates.

Thank You to my amazing Dream Team!

Ceremony Venue - Rachel Wood and Beth Pollock, The Grande Colonial La Jolla
Reception Venue - Scarlett Ennis, Azuls La Jolla
Photographer - Brant Bender, Brant Bender Photography
Videographer - Marc Lehman, Ashley Video Productions
Florist - Tess Perea, Tess Fresh Flowers
Custom Linens - Irene Gonzales, A Perfect Table
Reception Entertainment - Dominic Meyer, Sunset Mobile Music
Ceremony entertainment - Francesca Savage, Caprice Strings
Make-Up Artist - Natalie Dixon, Makeup by Natalie

Mr. and Mrs. Junelene & Brussell Bungay

Saturdays wedding celebration for Junelene Monzon and Brussell Bungay was absolutely stunning. Stephanie and I had a wonderful time meeting new vendors and working with Greg Louie at Paradise Point Resort and Spa. I'm always grateful when I get to work with Jose Calderon , Banquet Captain at PP because he is the most gracious, accommodating and friendly Captain out there! Thank you to Jose and his wonderful team who made June and Brussell's wedding reception go off with such ease.

Other Great Vendors to Thank!
Catering Manager - Greg Louie
Photography - Richwell Correa
Audio Visual - Swank, Brian
Flowers - Kat Bisco
Entertainment - Charles (family friend)
Francis Gudez, Cadet Captain, Honor Gaurd from SDSU
Hawaiian Dancers - Shanna Riego and Francel

A Little Thank You from the Matron of Honor

Hi Sharon!
It's Cheryl Patio, Amy Patio-Legaspi's Matron of Honor/Sister in law. How are you?
I just wanted to Thank you and tell you what a wonderful job you did for Amy and Ed. It was the best wedding i've ever been to thanks to you. Everything went smoothly, thanks to you. You made their dream wedding come true. You are so awesome! =) Ok. just wanted to say Hi and Thank you again for everything. Oh and the TUMS worked! =) Thank you!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

This years wedding season has been so amazing that the 10 News A List awards began and is almost over before I realised it!
Thank you to everyone who voted so far, ADW is now in 3rd place with 1 week remaining to vote (Not bad standings out of the 78 wedding planners that are nominated!)

I enjoy reading the comments and if your interested in what is being said about A Dream Wedding then check out my entry at 10news.com

If you haven't had a chance to vote and want to be a part of the fun, registration is only a few entries and your all done! Click here to go to the Wedding Planners page and look for A Dream Wedding by Sharon Cole. Voting ends on Sept 4 so check back to see where ADW ended up on the ratings. And tell a friend :)

2009 ABC Vendor Showcase

Come and meet the most amazing vendors in San Diego at this years San Diego Association of Bridal Consultants annual Vendor Showcase
This year it is being held at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club on August 18, 2009 from 5:30-8:30pm. Admission is free but email me if you would like to attend.

There will be yummy treats and a grand prize drawing (Shhh it's a secret, you have to attend to find out what it is)
Contact me at info@adreamweddingbysharon.com by Friday August 14th to be placed on the VIP list!

Q & A Chemistry attracts

I'm very excited about the upcoming wedding for Allison Brincat and Quinn Walker at Quinn's family home in Point Loma - The Earl Grant/Walker Historic Home on August 8, 2009 at 5:00pm.

82 of their close family and friends will celebrate with them in a unique backyard ceremony and reception with personalized touches through out the day.

For the ceremony, seating and standing guests will watch as Ali and Quinn exchange marriage vows overlooking the San Diego Bay.

Allison and Quinn met at UCSF. If you ask the family,it was love at first sight.
Ali and Quinn worked in research, so to show their love of science the cocktail hour bar is a replication of the science lab where they first met. Cocktail will be served in glass flasks from the bartender dressed in Quinn old lab coat. Dry ice will give the illusion of love potions being brewed!
A Regee band will play as family members enjoy getting to know one another under a canopy tent in the front of the house.

Once the ceremony area has been transformed for the reception, guests will be invited to dine on a trio of mouth watering food stations hand picked by the Bride and Groom.

Twinkle lights strung above will illuminate the night as guests are invited both indoors and out to dance the night away!

Please visit back to the blog for photos and comments of this magical night.

This is a Processional that you will talk about for a long time. Enjoy!

How Fun! What a surprise for the guests :)