Pani & Ronnie - The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Pani and Ronnie had a gorgeous sunset ceremony on the Ritz lawn, over-looking the ocean. The site included an elaborate Sofreh. Everything placed on it symbolizes the many qualities that a couple hopes to bring into their life together.

My favorites include a large mirror to bring light and brightness into the future, sugar cones which are rubbed together above the couple to bring happiness into their lives, and the honey they share at the end of the ceremony to ensure sweeetness in life.

The reception included a live band, and I think one of the largest fruit tables I have ever seen!



Coordination by Shideh Shahraies/Events by Shideh

Emily and Daniel - Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel

Fireworks over the Pacific Ocean...Wonderful Toasts...A Sunset Ceremony...In-n-Out Burgers...Splash (an awesome band)...Beautiful Lighting and Decor...what a celebration these two had!

Bride Preparations & The First Look

Here's a clip from Christine and Dave's production. It was so sweet when her dad saw her for the first time...and then more tears when she and Dave saw each other!

Christine and Dave - Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel

We had such a wonderful weekend with this couple, from filming their rehearsal dinner through all the wedding day events!

The rehearsal dinner was at the Salt Creek Grill and included really sweet toasts from their friends and Christine's dad. It was super casual and intimate...at the end of the night Christine gave all the girls Spa Bags which included a full spa treatment at the Ritz the next morning!

Roses Roses Roses!! This pretty well describes the decor throughout the whole day. As one groomsman put it "there's a lot of unhappy guys in Orange County this weekend...not a rose to be found anywhere". That's because they were all at the Ritz! The ceremony was beautiful and included a dove release at the end. We went to the beach for some fun shots and then to the reception where everyone had an awesome time eating and drinking...and dancing their shoes off (all the women were given special dancing slippers) to the Wayne Foster band. It was an incredible celebration!

Aimee and Jeff - Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel

This wedding was FABULOUS! A great group of family and friends, and a bridal party that ROCKED made for an awesome event. The entire day was filled with incredible details...the ceremony site and flowers were so colorful, there was a bagpiper to start and end the ceremony, and two flower girls who were complete angels!!

The reception room was transformed with a color pallet of greens, yellows, and blues...with awesome lighting and gobos on the walls, really unique centerpieces, a totally amazing cake (with mini cakes served to everyone), and at the end of the night guests were served milkshakes and cookies...how cool is that!!

Katie and Andy - Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel

This opening highlight film from Katie and Andy's production incorporates the piece of art work that was painted on-site by a talented artist. It's always fun to watch the couple and the guests reactions as the art work is being painted during the event. At the end of the night Katie and Andy had a unique piece from their day to hang on their wall!

Michelle and Chris - Ritz Carlton, Dana Point

Another fun wedding at the Ritz! I really love how the bride decorated the Gazebo...layers of fabric were hung giving the ceremony location a really different look. A gospel choir walked down the aisle ahead of Michelle and her father...it was a big surprise for everyone...including Chris!! Here are some highlights from their wonderful celebration.

Carol & Josh 3/18/07

"To feel the love of people whom we love is a fire that feeds our life"

- Pablo Neruda

This was on Carol and Josh's program and it was so obviously true for them. Their entire day was filled with so much love and happiness from all their family and friends. The day started a bit gray at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel, but when Carol walked down the aisle the sun started to shine and the sky turned blue. And as the Rabbi said during the ceremony...it really was a sign that both Carol and Josh's fathers were there in spirit, and with love for them.

Carol worked with a custom dress designer to create her stunning dress and the beautiful bridesmaid dresses. The flowers for both the ceremony and the reception were truly amazing to see...the already beautiful Ritz lawn was taken to a whole new level with a stunning Chuppah at the edge of the ocean, and a winding path of flowers for the processional. I can't even describe the transformation of the ballroom with satin covered walls and again...just gorgeous lighting and floral designs. You'll see what I mean when you watch the short clip highlighting their ceremony, and the design work of the extraordinary florist.

Erica and Matt - Ritz Carlton Dana Point

I love working at the Ritz, all three ceremony locations are truly spectacular. Every wedding is guaranteed to have a fly-by of pelicans as well! Erika and Matt are such a great couple, I just loved how Erika was smiling and laughing the entire day. When Matt saw her for the first time (in front of both families and the bridal party) he also had the biggest smile, they both fell into each others arms laughing and smiling. It was perfect. The clip is from the opening to their wedding film.