Catherine Cindy Leo Weddings & Events — the Blog

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Today I would like to share with you a wedding that is beyond words to explain the details that were involved. Pictures definitely do not do this wedding justice because the time, preparation, sleepless nights and labor of love that went into this special day are endless. When I first met Sandy & Jon at Panera Bread I knew it was going to be a lasting friendship! Jon had the most interesting and fun ideas that I left the meeting inspired and excited to start the planning process. And Sandy is the greatest definition of planning a wedding joyfully. She was always excited for every step and would answer emails with so much enthusiasm.

Here is a short list of some of the details of their wedding:

• Brown paper bagged beer with a custom stamp that says “Our 1st Drink.” It was their first date drink.
• The stationary design included a bunting banner that was also custom made to hang over their cocktail hour area.
• “He” & “She” pre-ceremony drinks. Guests were served a korean rice drink for her and a oolong tea for him.
• Custom made wood stands for a ice cream bar, fried station and beverage bar.
• Custom grilled cheese station with mini tomato soup shots.
• The bride collected vintage plates from Southern California to Las Vegas for all the guests.
• Wrapped bibles were handed to each guest upon departure.
• Root beer floats accidentally made with coconut pineapple ice cream were a hit!
• A s’mores roasting station.

Enough words! Let’s move onto the photos taken by the talented Sloan Photographers {Matt & Angie}! Get ready for a photo overload! I couldn’t just pick a few photos =)

Thanks to the amazing team who really put all of this together:

Wedding planning, coordination and styling: CCL Weddings

Venue: Clarke’s Estate

Photography: Sloan Photographers

Videography: Peter Chang of Studio 205 Films

Catering: Phil’s BBQ from San Diego

Florist: Atelier Floral Design

Cake: personally made by a friend of the bride and groom

Stationary Design: Ree Jae Chi of Chi & Yu Paperie

 

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!

Before I go into the wedding I just wanted to take time to THANK everyone for their continued support and love towards CCL Weddings & Events. It has been a wonderful year, meeting many new clients turned friends and being able to see so much positive feedback from everyone. 2012 has been a very successful year in weddings and we only hope for the very best in 2013. From all us here at CCL Weddings & Events, we wish you the merriest of Merry Christmas’. May this holiday season bring you and your loved ones together for a memorable moment, and may the holiday spirit fill your heart. Merry Christmas!

Now I can begin my post about Yina and Jeremy’s wedding in Del Mar this past year in June. It’s so chilly that I thought I would warm you all up with this ocean side wedding with a theme after the famous Beatles song “Here Comes the Sun.” Yina was actually a high school classmate of mine. Although we never had a class together or never got the chance to chat much, it was a blessing that she chose me to plan her wedding. Many congrats to you again, Yina and Jeremy! And they are expecting a bundle of joy in 2013! Double CONGRATS to you two.

Thank you to Christine Farah for the beautiful images. Just wait until you see the photos below of the gorgeous bride and her bouquet!

Thank you to the team who made this all happen:

Wedding Planning and Styling: CCL Weddings

Venue: L’Auberge Del Mar

Florist: Flowerwild

Photography: Christine Farah Photography

Lighting: San Diego Lighting

Cake: CAKE in San Diego

Stationary Design: Andrea of Sugar & Fluff Design House

Photobooth: Cheesy Photobooths

Hair and Makeup: Angie Pham

Dessert: Pinkberry

DJ/MC: Ammon from PropsFX

 

 

 

 

We will definitely be sharing more weddings and posting more than we ever have all year in the next 2 weeks to make sure all our weddings are featured on the blog. Come back everyday and check out all the wedding details, couples and happenings for 2013.

Today we bring to you Jamie + Lewis’ wedding that took place at Ambassador Campus and The Dorothy Chandler Music Pavilion in Los Angeles. Jamie and Lewis wanted to include a few elements in there wedding that really showed their personalities and interests: food and their love for their respective colleges! It was a warm ceremony in front of over 200 of the couple’s friends and family members, where the Komodo food truck rolled in after the ceremony to cool down the guests with refreshing lychee lemonades and some of the best Asian-inspired street tacos! Guests then drove to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for the reception, where they were greeted with a CAL Blue Lady and a Standford Cranberry Mojito. An extensive dessert station with all of the couple’s favorite sweets were displayed where guests perused through the “Library of Desserts” to find their seats for dinner.

Jamie and Lewis, it was more than a pleasure to work with both of you! I hope to visit Seattle soon so you can tell me all the great spots to eat! Your love for food is beyond what I imagined, and I know your guests definitely left with full bellies! Congrats to you both again!

Thank you to Micah and Megan for capturing the big day!

Thank you to everyone who made this wedding possible!

Wedding Planning: CCL Weddings

Ceremony Venue: Ambassador Campus, Pasadena

Reception: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 5th Floor

Photography: Micah and Megan Photography

DJ/MC: Mixterious Forces – Joey Inez

Cake: King’s Hawaiian

Florist: Commerce Flowers

Desserts: Miss Bliss Desserts

Food Truck: Komodo