{bettina + dominic | married | costa mesa}

This weekend, Bettina & Dominic will be celebrating their 1^st year anniversary. They truly are one of the nicest people that I have been blessed to meet and work with. That’s why today I’m sharing their wedding photos on the blog to show you how much love went to their best day ever.

From the first time I met with them during my consultation, they never made me feel like a vendor. They made working with them like working with friends. We spent lots of weekends together scoping and meeting with different vendors that gave me an opportunity to really get to know them better. They chose the Westin South Coast Plaza as their reception venue to celebrate their marriage with their closest family and friends. I was excited to share the day with some of my favorite “friend-ors” like Lavenders Flowers who provided all of the gorgeous colors to their special day. The bridal bouquet Janelle from Lavenders Flowers created for Bettina still is one of my most favorite bouquets because of all the rich fall colors and textures Janelle infused in her bouquet. She also added a few mini succulents in her bouquet that the bride can later re-plant as a reminder from her big day. Of course, Kelly Mendoza from True Bliss Photography rounded out this amazing group of vendors. A special thanks to Kelly for all of their gorgeous photos that I will be sharing from Bettina & Dom's day.

To Bettina & Dom, may God continue to bless you and your family with love and pure happiness. Thank you for choosing Premier Soirees to be with you guys on this journey as you became Mr. & Mrs. We love and miss you both!! Happy 1^st anniversary!! As you celebrate your anniversary, wishing Bettina the happiest of all birthdays and may all of heart's desires come true. 

Vendor Credits:
Event Planning, Design & Coordination: Premier Soirees Event Design & Coordination
Photography: True Bliss Photography
Florist: Lavenders Floral
Ceremony Venue: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Costa Mesa
Reception Venue: Westin South Coast Plaza
Hair & Make up Team: Serene Bridal Beauty

{idea | groomsmen gifts}

The bridal party plays a big part in the big day. there are many ways to say thank you with a gift that they will always remember (and always use too!!) Here are some ideas we've procured that would make any groomsmen happy.

Cater to the well groomed groomsmen with a shaving kit and make it even more special with an engraved razor for a personal touch. Both of these sets from Harrys and Jack Black skin care are awesome sets. The Jack Black skin care set is packed with awesome products that will keep your groomsmen looking their best for your wedding and the days to follow. 

Photo courtesy of Harrys.com

Photo courtesy of Sephora

Your wedding menu is locally sourced, and so should your gifts. Seek out regional distilleries for some of the tastiest take home spirits like this one from New York's Hudson Valley. Another option is to pick up a growler of your favorite brew and have the growlers engraved for a personal touch. 

Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

Most guys have a love affair with anything "gadgety". I'm loving this novelty piece that fits right in their wallet and will have everyone talking about at the next party. This personalized credit card bottle opener comes to us from The Man Registry and they offer lots of choices for the perfect groomsmen gift. This bottle opener is small, powerful and durable enough to tackle any bottle. This stainless steel goodness stores easily in the billfold or any small space. 

Photo courtesy of The Wedding Chicks

For the stylish groomsmen, a pair of sunnies or a pair of personalized kicks would make the perfect accessory to their wedding garb. Check out these sunnies from Warby Parker and the customized kicks from Vans. 

Photo courtesy of Warby Parker

Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

One of our 2014 couples recently gifted personalized Chuck Taylors to all of their groomsmen to wear with their suits. It was really cute and fitting of the bride and groom's personality. 

Photo courtesy of Lin & Jirsa Photography