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On a daily basis, I am asked questions on wedding etiquette, planning, design ideas, and much more. I also hear great ideas and silly stories from the bride to be! Stories of "The Groom's Proposal", from parents planning the BIG day as if it is theirs. To the silly things brides do amidst the "planning fever." The planning fever is not an actual fever; I look at it as; a temporary slight malfunction to the brain! Let me explain...It is when: The Bride EATS, BREATHES, DRINKS & SLEEPS WEDDING and then out of this does not always act herself! This site will be packed with fun stories, planning ideas, tips, pointers and wonderful wedding vendors in the industry! So have a look around and I hope you Enjoy!!
Carrie Goff - Professional Wedding Consultant www.carriegoff.com
Samantha Woods on our Team worked with Hailey & Jared to help coordinate a flawless day for them and their family at the picturesque Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach. Congrats to the couple and thanks to Jim Kennedy again for the detail photos we so love to get. Hailey is just absolutely gorgeous!
Harvard Photography recently mailed us a cd of images from Vicky and Sam's Nuptial which took place last fall at Coyote Hills Country Club. What a perfect wedding to be posting right now before thanksgiving- a true fall holiday! A TRUE Fall inspired wedding. Complete with fall colored leaves rich purples, rusts and browns. What a great day the newlyweds had...Vicky your shoes were too cute.
Artistic Imagery provided these great images from Stephanie & Chris's beautiful Millennium Biltmore wedding. The premier choice for celebrities, presidents and dignitaries for over 85 years, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel offers historic grandeur and modern luxury in the heart of exciting downtown Los Angeles. Check out the design...and the romantic shot of them together. Stephanie...wow, you look stunning.
The bride and groom decided on an"after party" which was a huge success for the younger crowd. It was a good balance for those who did not want to partake in the dancing, DJ and drinks atmosphere...thanks to De-lighted! for providing the great mood lighting to help create the VIBE! A totally different atmosphere than the Biltmore Glamour we went for at the wedding reception.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 | Carrie Goff | Post a Comment | in About Carrie Goff, Arroyo Trabuco, OC Weddings, The Press limelight... 
Anne and Andy are featured in this chic Aussie Magazine- Real Weddings- Issue 15.
Thanks to Heather Moreau from Vallentyne Photographyfor submitting the photos. I am not suprised it was picked. Rustic Fall Vibe with a golf theme. Anne and Andy were such an easy going couple and I loved every minute of the design process with them. Shelby Nolan and her team did an incredible job with all the florals- as usual. Thanks! Congrats again to the beautiful Anne and ever handsome Andy- this truly is a fun thing you can hold onto and show your children later in life; superstars in a magazine...
It is a full 6 page feature all about their special day, who they worked with and all their FAB wedding designs.
Congrats to Matt & Lacie who tied the knot this summer at The Bowers Museumin Santa Ana. I truly enjoyed working with Lacie as she has such a sweet and gentle spirit. Lacie you are an amazing woman, Matt you are so lucky! My favorite design concept was the simplicity of using rich satin blackberry cushions on the mahogany chiavari chairs. The set-up looked absolutely stunning against the green gardens. I also loved how the sweet station had a FAV candy from each bridal party member along with their picture on the candy jars...too cute!
Thanks to Jim Kennedy Photography for the images...
Heather and Jerry (my little brother) were married this past May at the beautiful Santa Barbara Museum of History. What a beautiful day it was for them. Heather, I had so much fun helping Jerry and you plan your BIG day!Thanks to all the wonderful vendors who helped make their Day so special. Jan Garcia as always, thank you for all the images....and to the girls on my team- Samantha Woods, Danielle Graven & Megan Sandos-intern-extradonaire for helping implement all the day of details. Heather & Jerry's friends and loved ones could not have had a better time. Here are some great detail pics with a true vintage rustic wedding flair.
-The couple- CONGRATS!!!!
Hand-made Birch Arch
Fresh lavender florals hanging from shepherd hooks cap off the ends of the aisle
Sweet smelling lavender to sprinkle on the newly married couple as the walk down the aisle...
DRESSES they can WEAR again!
Heather decided to have all of her girls whatever dress they wanted as long as it fit within the wedding color palette and they all had similiar material. Super cute and they all were comfortable
White daisies, fresh rosemary, sprigs of lavender, deep purple lisianthus, moss and freshly glued ivy leaves adorn this sweet flower girl basket. Good JOB Madison -you looked Beautiful!
potted plants and moss line the escort card baskets
Wedding Monogram made out of Hydrangea
Natural Clay Water Dispensers help add to the rustic feel at the guest beverage station
Guest wedding tables-simple yet with satin elegance
Our favorite Head table similar to family dining- "The kings table"- festive and more interaction at dinner with your bridal party. Plus the bride, groom and the entire bridal party don't feel like they are on display!
"things that go well together" was the inspiration for their table names- peas and carrots-milk and cookies-baseball and glove-Heather and Jerry- oh so cute!
Thank you NOTES to guests- plantable paper in the shape of a butterfly with a sprig of fresh lavender- RECYCLED paper was used for the hand printed escort cards
Another scrumptious SWEET Station by De-lighted! complete with fresh chocolate chip cookies, white chocolate peanut butter cups, old-fashion taffy and vintage dishes. Love the mocha beaded linen!
Lastly...the cake!
This past weekend, the ceremony winners of Casa Romantica's First Annual "Bridal Fair By the Sea" held their nuptials seaside as the sun was beaming in the sky. We were so happy to be apart of the bridal fair, as well as Laura & Kent's ceremony. It was wonderful to see all that hard work come to fruition! A big thank you to all the vendors that participated and helped Laura & Kent have such a fantastic day! We will be posting the professional pictures on the BLOG as soon as we receive them!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 | Carrie Goff | 1 Comment | in About Carrie Goff, Hyatt Newport Beach, OC Weddings I just stumbled across Lena & Michael's wedding...realizing I never posted these images onto our BLOG. Lena & Michael were married at Hyatt Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. Thanks to Jen at Photojenic for the images.
I just love the below image...I am literally sewing Lena into her wedding dress! Before she took any of her wedding day photos her entire zipper busted out. Thank goodness for my "emergency kit" and some sewing skills, I was able to save the day. No one would have been the wiser. The entire night I saw her talking to guests and pointing to the back of her dress with a laugh and a smile!
Sometimes-red roses is all you need!
The wedding programs
Lush ceremony rose arch
Italian flair-wine cork escort cards and mini bottles of oil olive
Rhinestone Inspired
So I wanted to share with you some great design pics from a FAB Florist we LOVE! Shelby & Erika from Greenleaf Designs are A++++ Thank you to Tara Sieling Photography for the images.
The guest tables
Various Size Centerpieces on the wedding guest table creates an interesting canvas for the guests to look at while they eat dinner
Chargers and rented china are a great way to add an extra design elements to each guest place setting.
Bridesmaid Bouquet
Flower Girl Kissing Ball in lieu of the traditional flower girl basket
Wedding Chair flowers hanging in crystal containers are a great way to add a little GLITZ to your wedding ceremony
A Delicate yet simple way to add some romance to the back of your ceremony chairs- chiffon chair sashes and pink florals
-as always a ton of weddingonthebrain-
Carrie Goff
Just recently we added a new face to our vendor base- a fantastic photographer all the way from Portland, Oregon: Craig Mitchelldyer Photography! He is available now for clients in the Orange County area! Here are some of his pictures from a few of the many weddings he has shot. Enjoy and welcome to Orange County Craig!
He has a fantastic eye for landscapes that can be seen in the wintery wonderland photograph and the vineyard love photograph!
Craig also has a wonderful eye at capturing those spontaneous moments that make you laugh, smile, love, and even cry.
Finally, those detail shots. Here is a wonderful exhibit of his detail shots and a cute idea for brides and their shoes! Love the ruby red slippers!
We had the great opportunity of working with the band Undercover for Melanie and Phil's wedding the other weekend at Casa Romantica. They are a phenomenal cover band that was rockin' out the hits through the entire night. They play a great variety of music from today's Top 40, to Motown greats, to some 80's new wave. Everyone had such a great night and a great time "shakin' their groove things", that no one wanted to leave the dance floor!
Not only were they entertaining, but they were such wonderful people to work with!
Smiling for the camera with the happy couple afterwards! Go check Undercover out at their website: www.undercoverlive.com!
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Allison
Melanie and Phil were married last weekend at the Casa Romantica in San Clemente! The wedding ceremony was gorgeous outdoors, overlooking the San Clemente pier with the reception in the gardens of Casa Romantica. The bride and groom had the time of their lives and never were short of a smile or a laugh all night! Check out the beautiful pictures by John Partridge Photography from beginning to end of their "Romantica" wedding!
The HAPPY couple enjoy the amazing view
Her wedding bouquet
Shots of the bride getting ready are always cherished and look so gorgeous in black and white
Father-daughter pictures are a wonderful gift and a beautiful way to see a bride grow from Daddy's little girl to a married beautiful woman
Acoustic music is a great way to enhance a ceremony and cocktail hour! Jeffrey Cogan, Associate Professor of Music at Chapman University played for Melanie and Phil
We did a 'room' preview for the couple before all guests were allowed to enter and they absolutely LOVED everything! I recommend a couple preview their untouched reception before all the guests enter. The emotions and time the couple gets to enjoy their vision of their wedding alone together is priceless!
The always smiling and happy couple at their sweetheart table
The scrumptous cake done by It's All About the Cake complete with succulents and white florals to make guests green with envy!
Congratulations again Melanie and Phil! We wish you everlasting happiness in your life together!
