Planning and Designing Your Wedding Day!
Alison and Adam are both from the South but they fell in love with the La Valencia and La Jolla in general (who doesn’t?) and decided they needed to throw their wedding here! Since the ceremony and reception locations at the La V (as we natives call it) overlook the Pacific Ocean, Alison and Adam drew their inspiration […]
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I met Amy and Mina after they were referred to me by my previous fantastic clients, Tad and Tammy (big thanks to Tammy and Tad)! Amy and Mina wanted to throw an outdoor wedding in a venue with a vintage vibe somewhere in San Diego and preferably in La Jolla. I immediately thought of the […]
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Being USD grads, gave Lindsay and Steven one of the coveted opportunities to be married in the Immaculada Church–something only available to graduates and faculty. Check out the pictures below and you’ll see why it’s so coveted! Lindsay and Steven started the day getting ready at the US Grant Hotel which was a perfect place […]
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Noelle and David, together with Noelle’s family, planned an amazing affair of a wedding at the Park Hyatt Aviara, just north of San Diego. Noelle and David opted not to see each other before the ceremony and spent the day at the Park Hyatt with their friends and family getting ready and anticipating! John Reidy […]
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When Lesley and Doug first met with me, they told me they wanted to plan a super fun, casual, outdoor wedding that would be filled with lawn games and local beer and amazing food and oh yay, they didn’t want to spend any money on flowers but they wanted it to be super bright and […]
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I met Anna and Marc through Skype as they both currently live in Europe. Marc grew up in La Jolla and always envisioned a home town wedding. He and Anna only flew out once together for a full week of wedding planning activities. Marc flew out one other time for business and worked in some […]
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Sara and Brian planned a beautiful nautical-themed wedding at the Catamaran Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA. I actually knew the bride, Sara, when we were in grade school (La Jolla Bobby Socks!) so it was super fun to reconnect with her and make her wedding day amazing! The Catamaran Resort is situated on the […]
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Each year San Diego Style Weddings Magazine asks a number of coordinators to put together a table display to showcase current wedding design trends that they then feature in their yearly magazine. This is one of my favorite tasks because I get to create according to my own whimsy! I love creating for my clients but […]
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For Laura and Will, they had me at bagpipes! Will’s family is Scottish and that meant full kilts and yes, a bagpipe. Laura and Will had their ceremony at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, where Will’s grandparents have been long time attendees. I will never forget the moment we sent the gentlemen down the aisle. We […]
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Kelly and Strider were so much fun! They had their wedding ceremony at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, where their family attended, and their reception at the Hilton Torrey Pines–just a short jaunt away in the Hills of La Jolla. To get the bride and groom and wedding party to and from the church (with separate […]
[Continue reading...]I'm a La Jolla, California native, a graduate of La Jolla High School and an alumna of UCLA. I began event planning through non-profit work in my early 20s, later worked as a Catering Manager at the Hyatt Regency, and then began CZ Events in March of 2006. I see each event as one that involves a community of creative people. I love bringing together the expertise of various vendors and have worked hard to find those that I believe are the very best in the industry. I'm also known for my high level of organization, smiley personality, and fresh combinations in design and decor. I heart fashion and take the majority of my inspiration from the run way. Check out photos and write-ups from some of my recent weddings. I hope you like them!
Erin and Jason created a perfect “patina of age” vintage wedding–using all things chipped, scratched, faded, or rusted to create a wonderfully nostalgic decor. The motif was so sweet and the couple equally darling! The Inn at Ranch Santa Fe offered the perfect backdrop for the wedding, with its early California style architecture and outdoor setting. […]
Debi & Scott planned a destination wedding at the La Valencia in La Jolla, CA–one of my absolute favorite venues! It’s landmark pink color and history of old Hollywood stars vacationing there gives it a warmth and charm that is hard to be matched in San Diego. I love the nostalgic atmosphere of the hotel […]
Engagement Photography for San Diego weddings used to be a simple affair. When I got engaged here six years ago, I headed to the beach with my sweetheart, a great photographer, and about 45 minutes until sunset. That’s when photo shoots for engaged couples were very simple. No longer do a few pictures on the […]
When Karen and Eddie came to me and said they were planning a wedding at the Prado, located in Balboa Park, a historic arts center in San Diego, CA, I was thrilled. I adore the Prado! I love the ballroom’s real hard wood floors, authentic wood stage, and decorative ceiling. Their ceremony by their wishing […]
Amanda and Mike, exchanged their wedding vows at the historical Grande Colonial Hotel in the heart of La Jolla, CA. Having only twenty-six guests attending the wedding, the Grande Colonial was the perfect choice. There is no venue I love more for an intimate weddings. The hotel has a wonderful mix of old world elegance and modern […]
Ann and David created a wedding in La Jolla with a wonderful mixture of tradition and modernity. They held their ceremony at the gorgeous La Jolla Presbyterian Church (think super long aisle, organ booming, stained glass windows) and held their reception at the beautiful Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. Cocktails began on the […]
Tammy and Tad had a gorgeous wedding at the Prado in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. Tammy loves Anthropologie and was inspired by the store as she dreamed up her decor. She added creative, eclectic, personal touches to showcase her own sweet whimsical style (check out the teal shoes!) and to tie in her and […]
For Laura and Will, they had me at bagpipes! Will’s family is Scottish and that meant full kilts and yes, a bagpipe. Laura and Will had their ceremony at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, where Will’s grandparents have been long time attendees. I will never forget the moment we sent the gentlemen down the aisle. We […]
We were so excited to be asked by Exquisite Weddings Magazine to design a tabletop for their next print issue and are thrilled to share the photos here! We were pared with the amazing Blush Botanicals–two girls we totally heart–and invited Nic Roc Design (paper products) and Hall Vintage to be involved as well. La […]
Sara and Brian planned a beautiful nautical-themed wedding at the Catamaran Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA. I actually knew the bride, Sara, when we were in grade school (La Jolla Bobby Socks!) so it was super fun to reconnect with her and make her wedding day amazing! The Catamaran Resort is situated on the […]
The Prado at Balboa Park is truly one of my favorite San Diego wedding venues. The Spanish style architecture of the Prado and surrounding museums makes the entire area a wonderful backdrop for any wedding–and offers such amazing photographic backdrops! I definitely have a love affair with Balboa Park for weddings! Katy & Dan fell in love with […]
Noelle and David, together with Noelle’s family, planned an amazing affair of a wedding at the Park Hyatt Aviara, just north of San Diego. Noelle and David opted not to see each other before the ceremony and spent the day at the Park Hyatt with their friends and family getting ready and anticipating! John Reidy […]
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