Southern Weddings

For those that like a little blue and possible a little red then this is the wedding for you! {Amy Squires Photography} submitted this wedding to us and we knew we had to share it with our readers. Then we got the interview from Nicole + Mike and well, did you ever have your parents say they can see you marrying a childhood friend?  That might not have been the case for Nicole + Mike but their parents were friends for over 30 years and lets just say when the two began working together something sparked. But it was six years later that the two wed at {Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach} with planning by {Platinum Weddings by Kerrie}.  The gorgeous flower arrangements were created by {The Treasured Petal}.  I love the ceremony aisle treatment and the paper good details from {Joceybella Invites}.  Nicole looked radiant in her gown that she purchased from {M Bridal Salon}.  The wedding cake was created by {Rockwell’s Creative Cakes}.  For more on this wedding make sure to check out the photographer Amy Squires’ {Blog} and the florist Treasured Petal’s {Blog}.

How did the two of you meet? Our parents have known each other for 30+ years. Mikes’ parents own a generator shop while my parents own an auto body shop. Before our facility moved in 2003 the two businesses were about three buildings apart. Although our two families worked so close together, Mike and I were not friends until after Mike started working at our shop in 2003. And the rest is history…
What was the design inspiration for your wedding? Elegant with a fun funky twist.
Favorite design element of your big day: My favorite design elements were definitely the flower arrangements. I am still amazed.
Tell us about finding your wedding dress: When I tried on my dress, I didn’t “know it” like everyone says you do. I originally found it locally during the designers’ trunk show, but I wasn’t sure, so I passed it up and continued on the quest for the perfect dress. While looking at other dresses, I kept comparing them to the original dress from the trunk show… that is when I knew I had to try it on again. My wedding planner found the dress about an hour away, so I made the road trip to try it one last time. Once I had it on again, I finally picked my dress.
Describe your wedding flowers: My flowers were perfect, even better than I imagined. My tall centerpieces were in tall rectangular vases filled with aqua blue water and submerged James Storei Orchids. They were topped with red and burgundy flowers including roses, dahlias, orchids, and lilies. Aqua blue crystals dangled from each centerpiece. My low centerpieces were clusters of three vases of varying heights filled with aqua blue water and filled with different types of flowers, including roses, orchids, and dahlias.
Describe your wedding cake: My cake was a four tier square cake. Each tier was covered with differing patterns of black and white stripes, polka dots, or both with aqua blue accents. It was topped with a Bride dragging a Groom by the collar. The cakes were red velvet with chocolate mousse or white cake with bavarian cream and strawberries. Yumm-o!
What advice would you give to someone planning their wedding? Hire a full service wedding planner!!
Any DIY items? Mike and I made our cake stand and wishing well card box. Mike’s mom made our Croatian heart favors that were placed on all of the napkins.