Alyssa + Idean | Hotel Valencia Santana Row | San Jose Wedding

Alyssa and Idean come from such kind families and it was a pleasure to be a part of their special day. Demitria and I worked closely with Idean's mother, Neli, throughout the wedding planning. We were pretty impressed with how on top of everything she was. And we were happy to see her relax and enjoy her son's day since she was involved in a lot of the planning. Alyssa and Idean's wedding was a lovely occasion full of love and lots of dancing! That's what happens when you combine Persian and Italian families. Thank you to my team, Demitria and Jessica for coordinating this wedding, and to the great team of vendors for making this wedding a success. Congratulations to Alyssa and Idean! 

Photos Courtesy of Studio J Photo

venue + catering // Hotel Valencia Santana Row
photography // Studio J Photo
DJ // PMI Productions 
florist // La Lavande
cake // C'est Si Bon Bakery
officiant // Wedding Ceremonies by Azin 

Evelyn + Mark | Hotel Valencia Santana Row | San Jose Wedding

I loved working with Evelyn and Mark! Talk about an easy-going couple who are so in love! During our first meeting, they expressed that they wanted to have the wedding in four months and I told them, "not a problem!". Their first big decision was picking a venue and everything else fell into place nicely. We lined up an amazing team of vendors (listed below) that assured me and them that everything will be taken care of and they can relax and enjoy their day. From the looks of the dance floor that night, I'm pretty sure they did! Evelyn and Mark were a pleasure to work with and I wish them the very best as they start a new chapter in their life. Congratulations Evelyn & Mark!! xoxo

Evelyn surprised Mark with a song she wrote for him! Sweetest thing ever :)

church // Cathedral of Faith

reception // Hotel Valencia - Santana Row

photography // Kemling Images

florist // Heavenly Blossoms

DJ + photo booth // Playitloud Productionz

make-up // Ferraz Makeup Design

Katherine + Herlindo | Hotel Valencia - Santana Row

Elegant, sweet and classy. These are three words that describe Katherine. I first met Katherine about four years ago when she was the wedding planner (and owner of Custom Celebrations) for a mutual client we had while I was working at a venue. From the first moment I met Katherine, I thought she was one of the sweetest people I had ever met. I remember calling Katherine one day to ask about how I should get into wedding planning and if she had any advice. She was so thoughtful and took the time to give me some information about wedding planning as a career. She's a woman I aspire to be like and a true role model.  You can only imagine how honored and excited I was when she asked me to help her coordinate her ten year anniversary celebration this past July. Katherine and her husband, Herlindo, renewed their vows in front of their adorable son, Roman, family and close friends. They exchanged the sweetest vows that even got me teary-eyed. It was such a wonderful event and you can truly see the love between Katherine and Herlindo. Not to mention this couple sure knows how to treat their guests. They treated them to delicious tapas, a candy bar, cigar bar, shaved ice station and a photo-booth! The guests had so much fun. Happy anniversary to Katherine and Herlindo! Here's to many more years of your happily ever after :).

Check out their video by Thomas Hughes Films!

venue + catering // Hotel Valencia

photography // Deanna Graham

florist // Ideal Floral

DJ // Big Fun DJs

cake // Not Just Cheesecakes 

cake-pops // A Spoonful of Sugar

photo-booth // Shoot du Jour

hair & make-up // Get Your Do Up