Adorable is the word that comes to mind when describing Jody, Rick, and their four children. I imagine it could be rocky bringing two families together but this group of six got along so well I honestly had a hard time figuring out whose kids were whose upon first meeting. In true family effort the kids pitched in from beginning to end, applying Jody’s makeup, walking her down the aisle, holding the hoopah, and making the yummy cupcakes provided at the reception. All of which turned out beautifully.
The ceremony was held at the Casa Del Rey Moro Gardens just behind The Prado restaurant and reception upstairs in the Loggia Room. These two opted for a pre-ceremony cocktail hour, casual non-assigned seating dinner stations (I’m starting to see a trend here), and no formal wedding traditions besides the grand entrance and first dance. The rest of the evening was spent socializing and dancing. I would call it an elegant extended cocktail party which is exactly what these two were going for.
Since the ceremony was at dusk we completed all of the bridal and family pictures beforehand allowing us to use as much available natural light as possible. Jody expressed her concern in our initial meeting about not being a fan of having her picture taken, in fact I believe she said it was a fear of hers but with words of encouragement from her wonderful partner Rick, a little extra time given to work through any anxiety that crept up, and my super stealthy side shooter Jill I think it all came together beautifully!
Congratulations you two on bringing your wonderful families together and cheers to your new life!
Thank you to all the wonderful vendors who help create this special day-
Venue/ Balboa Park www.balboapark.com
Flowers/ Michelle at Sweet Pea Flower Company www.sweetpeaflowercompany.com
Cupcake Wraps/ Kaitlyn Delaney www.kaitlynlauradesigns.com
DJ/ Bob Brichmann www.artistic-productions.com
Hair/ Megan Moutaw Thomas Joseph Studios, Kearny Mesa
Video/ Madison McGaughy
Officials/ Pepe Stepensky and David Chait
The groom opted out of getting ready photos at his home so we had my assistant meet him and his groomsmen over at The Prospect Bar and Grill for a few casual hanging out photos.
