Jamie + Simon-{04.17.10}

Jamie and Simon are one of the cutest and most easy going couple I have had the pleasure to work with. They were married at the lovely Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange Building in San Francisco. When I first met Jamie and Simon, they told me that they didn't know much at all about flowers. The only thing they wanted me to keep in mind was that they wanted their arrangements to be simple, clean looking, and elegant. Jamie did also tell me that she wanted the floral arrangments to be fun. Fun and elegant really sums up their wedding style.

Here are some pictures that Tuan took of the ceremony and reception at JMB.






I had the best time working with Jamie and Simon and REALLY enjoyed putting together the floral arrangements for their special day. I also got to work with an awesome group of vedors. Linda Hylen, Director of Events at the Julia Morgan Ballroom, was such a pleasure to work with. She made my job so easy as she took the time to walk me through the ins-and-outs of the building as well as explained details about the logistics of the event days prior to the wedding. Her expertise and attention to detail made for a seamless event.

Thomas John Events did the catering and did most of the set-up and flip of the ballroom from the ceremony to the reception. I was really suprised at the services they provided. They were so organized and on top of everything. Oh, and the TJE staff was super friendly too!

When Jamie mentioned to me that Carolie Tran would be photographing her wedding, I was so excited! I had come across Caorline's work before and remember LOVING her work. Caroline is very sweet and super talented. She is able to capture special moments sweetly and tenderly, but yet make them look fun and inviting. Her photographs make me want to jump into them so that I can be apart of whatever is happening at that moment in time. I didn't realize it at Jamie and Simon's wedding, but her husband Jonathan shoots with her too, which I think is awesome! I think it is great that they can work togehter. I know that I really enjoy working with Tuan. Caroline and Jonathan a great team!

Although I didn't get to hear too much of the music, I know that a majority of Jamie and Simon's guests were still dancing up until the very end. I guess Big Fun DJ is as they say they are!

With all that said, Jamie and Simon's wedding was a success! Congrats to you both and all my best wishes!

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EJ and Charlie {3.21.10}

E.J. and Charlie were married at Freedom Hall and Gardens on March 21st. When E.J. and I fist spoke at our initial consultation she told me how much she loved pomander balls and wanted them to double as both the chair decorations for the ceremony and as the centerpieces at the reception. We made pomander balls of pink and orange carntations which really livened up the ceremony area. Their colors were orange, pink and pool. I loved the color combination--it was fun and vibrant, just like the happy couple.

E.J. told me that she wanted to incorporate some shell accents into the bouquets,--symbolic of her background as a marine biologist. I just love how fun they look.

Here are some of the pictures that I took of the bouquets on top of the yellow vintage Ford truck that belongs to Freedom Hall and of the ceremony area.


Shannon Cunningham has some great pictures on her blog of E.J. and Charlie. Check them out here and here.

Congrtulations E.J. and Charlie and best wishes to you both!

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