Oh So Chic Wedding & Event Planning: Real Wedding: Shana & Todd

Shana and Todd came to us with a clear vision in mind. They were planning a wedding! Yes, we know, that's what we do, that is the business we are in, wedding planning! What was slightly different is that the total guest count would be 5 (including the bride & groom). Yes, you read that correctly F-I-V-E! When we heard that, we instantly knew we had to assist in planning this wedding. The thought of such an intimate affair was so heart warming and exciting.

It was so much fun collaborating with the vendors and the bride & groom on how everything would take place. The couple knew right away that they would hold the reception dinner at their favorite restaurant. They are regulars at the Wine Vault & Bistro and the owners and employees know them by name. It was an awesome experience.

Shana knew that she wanted everything to tie together so she made sure that her guests (her brother and future in-laws) were all color coordinated with the wedding, which consisted of white and teal.

I love this photo! The bride stayed at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. There in the background, hangs a painting of Alcazar Gardens, same place as her wedding ceremony. Uncanny!

Such a beautiful and classic photo!

Todd was very much involved in the wedding planning and was so excited to be marrying his beautiful bride!

These bells were the perfect touch for the ceremony. Balboa Park has bells that ring every 15 minutes so it was a fitting match.

Just weeks before the garden was pretty barren, everything bloomed just in time to create a beautiful ambiance for the intimate ceremony.

ONe of my favorite details of this wedding was the bagpiper leading the family in a parade to the Prado for cocktails prior to heading over to the dinner reception at the Wine Vault & Bistro.