Memorial Day Wedding

If you're going to pick a date to get married, I would recommend holiday weekends. Not only are they easier to remember, but you also get to celebrate future anniversaries with an additional day off. Marisa and JP tied the knot at Martinelli Event Center in Livermore this past weekend on a beautiful (if somewhat windy) summer day. Livermore isn't known for its mild weather, but this one was an absolute dream. I had met with Marisa, and her parents last year and knew that this would be a stylish wedding. Kristen from Sugar Rush Events worked her magic in transforming the event center into a dreamy and colorful fantasy world fit for royalty. Some of the unique elements included crystal chandeliers for the outdoor ceremony, placecards in a sea of coarse rock-salt, and a planter filled with 'dancing shoes' at the corner of the dance floor. Of course, the highlight of the day was the emotional ceremony that combined the two families into one. The beautiful flowers by Jinger of The Flower House surrounded Marisa and JP as they exchanged their vows under the late-afternoon sun. Ingrid Nelson discretely captured the stills on film and was an absolute pleasure to work with. When the sun finally set and all the toasts were over, DJ Stefano from Big Fun DJ's rocked the house with a killer light show and inspired music selection. Nothing pleases me more than seeing empty chairs during the dancing. Even when the cake was waiting for them! Hopefully, the highlights capture the elegance and romance of this evening as narrated by Rev. Angela Yarber, the best man, Chris, and the maid of honor, Celia.