Oh So Chic Wedding & Event Planning: Real Wedding: Sean & Yvette

Sean & Yvette got married on one of the most popular days of the year October 10, 2010 (10.10.10) which we affectionately called "Perfect 10". Self Proclaimed: {Art Geek + Economics Nerd = LOVE} This couple was beyond a joy to work for. I knew briefly after meeting them that this was sure to be a wedding to remembered. Sean & Yvette met via an online dating site (HINT: "this will be...an everlasting love") in 2006 and were engaged New Year's Eve 2008.

The Wedding: Married at The Bristol in downtown San Diego, Yvette had a vision in mind of a contemporary and classy, yet simple wedding. With a color scheme of black, white, with pops of color we were able to bring this vision to life.

The radiant bride before her walk down the aisle.

The ceremony was held on the second floor loft of the hotel.

The very personal and custom ceremony that Bethel created for the couple included a stone blessing ceremony, unity candle and even a reading by the Groom's super adorable grandparents.

Love this photo. They are absolutely adorable!

The Starlight Ballroom is a unique setting because the roof opens up over the dance floor. The Bride & Groom along with their guests danced the night away under the stars.

Who doesn't love a sweetheart table?!

Sean is a huge San Francisco Giants fan and his wonderful bride insisted on a groom's cake that reflected his love of the game and favorite team. In addition to the cake, they endearingly labeled bags of peanuts with tags that read "Buy me some peanuts..." and Cracker Jack bags labeled "...and Cracker Jacks!" The table was definitely a hit!

Each table was named after a feature or personality trait that the couple loves about each other: Loud Belly Chuckle, Natural Grace, Fearless optimism, just to name a few. The names were placed on different photos from the couples engagement session.

The couple lives in Orange County so the majority of their guests were from there and Los Angeles so almost all of the guests stayed at the hotel. The couple served late night snacks such as; quesadillas, beef skewers, and egg rolls. Guests took the custom labeled cookies back to their hotel room for a late night sweet treat.

With the groom being the artsy type, in lieu of a traditional guest book the couple opted for a canvas with a tree painted on by the groom. Guests then used stamp pads to apply their finger prints which created the leaves on the tree and signed their name, thus creating a "family" tree. Such a unique and creative idea.