Michelle and Justin’s Haunted Mansion Wedding in San Juan Capistrano

I was so excited to see today that Green Wedding Shoes had featured Michelle and Justin’s wedding! You can see the post here (Thanks Jen!). You may remember Michelle and Justin’s amazing engagement photos taken by Gabriel Ryan, well brace yourself for the wedding photos!
Michelle and Justin were married at a Haunted Mansion in San [...]

Fall Party Music Playlist

“That song is such a winter song”. “Oh, that is definitely a summer song”  I am going to guess that most of you do not categorize music by seasons, but in our house, that is completely normal. For every seasonal party, my husband puts together a big playlist of songs that feel like the season [...]

Melissa and Bryan’s Engagement Photos

I have got to brag a bit: I have really cool clients. I am so excited for Melissa & Bryan’s wedding this saturday at Rancho Las Lomas. It is going to be gorgeous! I really enjoy these two and just had to share some of the amazing photos that Amelia Lyon captured of them:

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Seasonal Season Parties: Fall Party 2009

It is finally feeling like Fall in Southern California (except for the 90 degree weather this weekend!)- as I look outside my window, I can see the wind blowing our tree and causing sweet little leaves to fall onto our front lawn. I am wearing a sweater and have already eaten some pumpkin pie. There [...]

Josh and Brittany’s Honolulu Wedding: Part 3

Okay, here is where the crazy comes in. In an effort to save my dear friend some money, I offered to make the centerpieces. In hawaii. What she wanted was simple, so I could not bear to see her pay so much for something I could easily do myself. So… the night before the wedding, [...]

Kahala Resort Hawaii Wedding, Part 2

If you missed part one of our Spring wedding in Hawaii, please check it out here. We are back with photos from the ceremony, which was held on the lawn at the Kahala, taken by the lovely Chrissie Lambert.

Can I be back there? Right now?
I made these cones with paper and raffia and filled them [...]

Brittany and Josh in Hawaii: Part One

Last Spring, I took on the role of Wedding Planner/Bridesmaid/Florist/Guest at the wedding of one of my closest friends from college. Yes you read that right: I took on the role of crazy.
It was an amazing wedding to be a part of. First off, it was in Hawaii. Already- amazing. Two of the most incredible [...]

Anthropologie Vintage Picnic Bicycle Inspired Table Design

This past summer, I had the privilege of collaborating with LaVonne of Adorations Botanical Artistry on a tablescape for San Diego Style Weddings magazine. The issue is out on newsstands now, so I am excited to share our sweet, simple and charming design.
Jen of Green Wedding Shoes was so wonderful to feature our shoot on [...]

The almost marrieds

We have a big wedding weekend here at Joyful Weddings and Events: 3 weddings! I want to introduce you to two of them.
We kick off the weekend on friday with a beautiful wedding at Rancho Las Lomas. The couple did not take engagement pics, so you will just have to wait to meet them!
On saturday, [...]