happpy 1 year anniversary to neomi + andy!  hope you enjoyed your first year of wedded bliss.. wishing you many more to come!

i think any planner would agree, that some of their favorite weddings are the ones that can be remembered as an intimate affair filled with friends and family who absolutely adore the couple.  well, claire + oliver’s wedding was just that.  working with claire + oliver was one of the most enjoyable planning experiences i have had the pleasure to be a part of.  claire + oliver were actually friends long before they started dating, so the mutual respect and adoration that they have for one another was not a surprise, but still very endearing.  from day one, we were extremely excited for the opportunity to work with such an easy going couple and since both of them are nurses with hectic schedules, we had the opportunity to work with them both.   it’s not often that we get to work so closely with a groom who is also so willing to do the planning because his blushing bride to be is busy with her work schedule. =) 

their wedding was filled with a lot of smiles, hugs, dancing and love.  one of the highlights from the evening was definitely the speech given by the sister of the bride and MOH when she made an adorable reference to them as claire bear & oli-bear tabares.  we were definitely smiling from ear to ear the entire day.

the beautiful bride in her lace detail gown

the newly weds enjoying their first sunset as husband and wife

absolutely loved the color scheme for their wedding!  the thoughtful couple made a contribution to the american cancer society in honor of their guests.  the live strong bracelets were the perfect favor for their wedding.

thank you claire + oliver for sharing your special day with us, we wish you all the best!

church: st. paul apostle catholic church
venue: hyatt regency huntington beach
photographer: gwendolyn tundermann
cinematographer: striking motions
florist: splendid sentiments
dj/lighting: ultimate entertainment
hair/makeup: kelly zhang team
cake/cupcakes: rossmoor pastries
photobooth: sparkle photobooth
chair covers: patty galvez chair covers

just wanted to take a moment to wish elsa & howard a very happy 2 year anniversary!!  hope you two are having an amazing time celebrating in italy!

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