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Aly & Adam opted to take 100 of their closest friends and family to Hawaii for their wedding celebration.  Guests stayed at the Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island, and after a few days of beach volley ball, sunset dinners and spa treatments, we gathered at a private estate for a beautiful beachside ceremony followed by dinner and dancing poolside. As a member of the US Olympic Soccer Team, Aly had little time to spend on wedding planning, and Celebrations of Joy designed and managed every detail for her and her husband to be! In spite of the threat of rain, the week was flawless and ended with an exhibition soccer match with the local girls team!

Photos by: mi belle inc. wedding photography

Shelle & Brain had a fairy tale wedding, with 300 guests treated to dining under the stars, fireworks over the lake and dancing to some of the world great guitar players! The grooms family business, The Ernie Ball Company, provided the stage and the entertainment, and the party continued until 2AM!

Photos by: Ana Joy Photography
 

Gabrielle & David choose the Parker to celebrate their wedding vows. Guests were treated to a tear filled ceremony facing the mountains and then they moved to the ballroom area for the celebrations. Paper lanterns light up the cocktail lawn, and twinkle lights accented the ballroom lighting and created a beautiful venue for toasts and dancing. As a parting favor, guests were given desert seeds to plant as a reminder of the weekend!

Photos by: John Riedy Photography

Two hundred and fifty guests from around the world gathered for a four day celebrations for Casey & Phil.  Celebrations started with a rehearsal dinner on Thursday at Big Horn Country Club overlooking the valley, continued with a pool party at a private suite at La Quinta Resort on Friday, and culminated with an amazing wedding at Rancho La Quinta Country Club.  Guests were treated to the sweet sounds of the James Gang Band while they reveled on the outside patio under the star!

Photos by: Red Lantern Photography
 

Forget a sit down dinner and let your guests enjoy an interactive evening of lounge seating, dancing and pool side glam. Kenzie and Jeff were married at the end of the Presidio Pool, after they walked in on a bridge built over the pool.  Guests adjourned to the adjacent patio for cocktails while the pool area was turned into a romantically light bar lounge. For dancing, everyone moved into the ballroom, where they helped themselves to a candy station while partying the night away!

Photos by: mi belle inc. wedding photography
 

Marty & Ched created a Zen Buddhist experience for their guests, complete with a Buddha gracing their ceremony site.  After exchanging nuptials, the guests offered their flowers to Buddha and proceeded to the ballroom lawn, where Marty & Ched were welcomed with sparklers! Candles and twinkle lights illuminated the ballroom and highlighted the red rose theme, a memory from Marty's mothers wedding!

Photos by: Mulberry Photography
 

Julie and Nick wanted a Viceroy themed wedding, but the Viceroy wouldn't fit their guest list, so we created a "Viceroy" wedding at the La Quinta Resort.  Accents of yellow and black and specialty lighting turned the ballroom into a chic party.  Guests were seated at long tables, with black runners, lots of candles and flowers in black & white patterned vases.

Photos by: John Riedy Photography
 

An incredible wedding that spanned a full weekend: Starting with Golf and Spa day on Friday, and Rehearsal Dinner at the Viceroy in Palm Springs outdoors under the stars, we then moved on to the Wedding on Saturday at St. Francis Church, Reception Cocktails with Mariachi's at the La Quinta Resort Azur Patio, and then a four course Reception in the Capra Room of the La Quinta Resort.

Photos by: Deidre Buck Photography
 

An art and architectural theme was carried through for architect Rob and art consultant Valorie. Table cards were names of well known architects, and a color theme of orange and hot pink brightened the chilly February day! Guests were given orange marbles as the ceremony started and asked to put their blessings on them for the couple.  As they walked out, the marbles were placed in an orange bowl, that now has a place of honor in their home.

Photos by: Melissa Jill Photography
 

A spectacular Persian-American affair in a private home in Rancho Mirage, the rear yard of the property was transformed into a sparkling canopy of lights and flowers by renowned florist Ramon Salomon of Arrangements. The ceremony was held inside, complete with a Persian "Sofre" or sacred alter, and then the guests moved poolside for cocktails before dining in the transformed rear yard.

Photos by Elizabeth Messina