And now, the couple and their wedding party… beautiful couple +  fun group = awesome day!!!

Thank you Creative Photography.

Jenna and Michael were married on the sandy shores of La Jolla on October 11, 2009.  Jenna’s father, Frank, *built* the couple a bamboo arch for their ceremony.  Since Jenna’s favorite color is teal, it was an obvious choice to incorporate that into her wedding color palette. She added hints of vibrant orange to give her beach wedding a punch of color.  The reception was held at La Jolla Shores Hotel in the Acapulco Room. Stephanie Reynard, catering manager, worked with Jenna and Michael on the Spanish-style menu.  DIY GALORE!  Jenna is quite the “crafter” and “projecteer”.  She made all the jewelry for the bridemaids (and even the flower girl).  She also made a beautiful pearl necklace for herself.  Jenna crafted all the paper products: invitations, menus, programs, escort cards, and labels/notes.  Her mother helped her sew all the table runners while Jenna worked on her escort card board.  Jenna hand-made soaps to give to her guests as a wedding favor.  Michael also participated in the DIY projects.  He made the “wishing well” for guests to put their thoughts and notes. It was wonderful working with Jenna and Michael, and participating in the *crafting* and *creativity*. Thank you to all the amazing vendors:  Venue- La Jolla Shores Hotel, Stephanie Reynard; Photographer- Creative Photography, Stephanie Sundell; DJ- Tiernan Tunes, Michael Tiernan; and Florist- Johnny Nguyen.

Thank you Creative Photography, Stephanie Sundell, for the photographs.

Paloma’s Nest, created by Caroline Colom Vasquez, is all about crafting modern heirloom pieces.  In 2008 Caroline designed and debuted the “Ring Bearer Bowl”.  These delicate pieces are a wonderful twist on the “pillow” for a wedding ceremony.  It is also a great keepsake to pass down through your family for years to come. You can find these wonderful pieces on Etsy, a great resource for all things handmade.  Here are a few of the designs that were handcrafted by Caroline: