Comedic Enchantment

MJSE has been super excited about, actor and comedian, Bryan Callen's wedding ever since his beautiful bride came to us last year for our expert planning advice. The wedding decor took a somewhat gothic, darkly romantic look with deep reds and plums. The ceremony featured wrought iron chandeliers hung from an oak tree and fall leaves were scattered about while the bride walked down the aisle to Cat Power. After an enjoyable cocktail hour, guests were ushered into a room awash in violet with tablescapes housing mossy floral beds with candles nestled inside. The newlyweds made their debut by performing a scintillating salsa routine, forcing the crowd to their feet. Since almost all of the groomsmen are comics, the toasts were, needless to say, absolutely side-splitting! The piece de resistance was when the MC called all guests onto the dance floor for a group photo, only to be completely surprised by an explosion of confetti set off by the MJSE staff. A swirl of merriment and dance ensued until dawn. Fabulous photos by Eric Cotter for Jim Kennedy!

Pacific Rim Weddings

Our lovely bride Dani has become such a bridal star. The newest issue of Pacific Rim Weddings displays seven pages of gorgeous eye candy from Dani and Mark's wedding at the Skirball Cultural Center. The article is titled "Hollywood Romance" and features a great interview with the ever-so-chic couple. Oh, and MJSE principal, Michelle Buckley, gets a little love in there as well! Stephanie Williams you are the name on everyone's lips right now!

Summer Marries

For many couples, there is definite favoritism when it comes to aspects of their wedding. Some pour all efforts and decor into their ceremony and hope the open bar will take care of the reception. Others skimp on the nuptials and spend all planning hours on their reception. While MJSE's fun-loving OC couple, Summer & Nick, strongly emphasized their desire to dance the night away, they did not speed through half-hearted "I Do's", but held a beautiful ceremony which set the tone for the celebration to come. A jovial palette of pink, chocolate brown, and gold fit into Summer's "simple and classic" design with tight posy bouquets of baby pink flowers for bridesmaids; low, be-ribboned centerpieces with pink roses perkily peeking from their vessels; a Martha Stewart inspired cake with beautiful cream fondant wrapped with smart satin ribbon in gold. The rich look of the church perfectly complemented the "done" design of the reception with the Surf and Sand's views adding a wonderful backdrop to the cocktail hour. Of course, dancing ensued! Photography by Skye Blu.

Southern Weddings, Southerrific!

We are thrilled to see the premiere issue of Southern Weddings Magazine, not only because it has oodles of cuteness inside, but our very own modtastic wedding is shown in one of the articles! Stephanie Williams did a remarkable job on the photos and of course the fabulous fashion modeled by the bridal party doesn't hurt either. What a marvelous way to start the new year!