Athena & Jonny - Happily Ever After!

Happiest December, loves! Can you believe 2011 is almost over??

Obviously, I am a bit backed up after the break I took for my pregnancy and have a TON of fantastic wedding to post. I actually still have some from last year (if you can believe it!) that I am dying to share with you all! I am not sure what order I am going to be posting these just yet, but thought I would share Athena and Jonny's wedding for now because it was featured on the fab Rock n' Roll Bride site a few days after baby elle's birth. I love Kat Williams and her features are always so fun and inspiring, so it was quite an honor to be featured on her site right here.

Athena and Jonny, one of the most fun and adorable couples you could ever meet, were married at the Hammersky Vineyard in Paso Robles. I have received so many inquiries for Paso Robles lately that I strongly feel it is becoming the new "Napa" for Southern Californians who desire a destination wedding but can't go very far for a multitude of reasons. Kim at Hammersky is such a delight to work with and you literally feel like you are at home when you book the venue. We were lucky enough to have the beautiful wedding day captured by the fabulous husband and wife duo, Our Labor of Love, with film by Shark Pig.  Pretty rad combo, doncha' think?! Please enjoy some of my fave images from their day and check out more on the Rock n' Roll Bride feature! Once again, all images courtesy of Our Labor of Love!

 Gorgeous setting!

 

I love how perfectly the invitations and stationery by Rifle Paper Company complemented the venue and their wedding day. Beautiful calligraphy by my dear friend, Jane, of Olive Hue Paper Goods.

You can rent this home at the vineyard for you and your family or bridal party to stay in the weekend of your wedding. So classic and convenient. A great spot for getting ready on the morning of the big day!

The stunning Athena and her beautiful attendants were made EXTRA beautiful by Cindel for Nicole DeAnne and Associates. Love working with these ladies! They never disappoint!

Delish floral designs by Laurel White at Adornments. She was wonderful to work with and very accommodating!

 I hope everyone is this happy to get married on their wedding day! :) I always say, the smiles on the bride and groom's faces are the most important details of the day! Everything else pales in comparison!

 

I love seeing a venue all set up and ready to go before guests begin bustling in. It naturally releases endorphins for me! ;)

 

Some sweet and fun moments captured post ceremony!

 The DJ (a friend of the bride and groom) ready to get the party started!

 DETAILS GALORE!

Athena and her friend made these daisies from a DIY kit sold at Paper Source here.  My team assembled them into garlands for the bride and groom chairs and as a backdrop as a part of our styling of the dessert table.

The dessert table also had custom candies including these all natural sea salt caramels. Yum!

LOVE these Fendi heels!

 LOVE these lights above the dance floor and dining tables!

 

LOVE the "kissing booth" they constructed as a backdrop for the photo booth!

LOVE people who know how to have fun! ;)

Athena and Jonny - I had so much fun helping you plan a sweet and memorable wedding and couldn't be happier that our paths crossed in this amazing way. Thank you for letting us share in your intimate and beautiful wedding day. Your friends and family are all too kind and we love you all to bits and pieces. Hope your marriage abounds with as many fun-filled days as your wedding day! xoxo!

Happi Team of vendors:

Planning and Coordination: So Happi Together
Photography: Our Labor of Love
Cinematography: Shark Pig
Floral Design: Adornments
Catering: Chef Charlie
Cake: The Cakery and Cake Cathedral (groom's cake)
Hair and Makeup: Cindel for Nicole DeAnne Associates
Invitations and Stationery: Rifle Paper Company
Calligraphy: Olive Hue Paper Goods
Lighting: The Lighter Side
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals and La Tavola Linens