Rick & Brandie,
Where do we start with sharing Rick & Brandie’s story?  Generally, we ask a few questions and summarize answers.  This time, however, we’re sharing their story in their own exact words because summarizing their responses just wouldn’t due their story justice.  We think you will agree!

How did you two meet?
“Rick and I had the opportunity to meet on Match.com.  It was unique in a sense that we had so very much in common, including our birthdays!  We were both single parents taking care of our wonderful kids and looking for an individual that had all of the qualities that were important to the both of us, and who would also love and care for our kids the way we did.”

What attracted you to each other?
“I was initially attracted to Rick because he has a very unique personality.  He is by far the most humorous, caring, honest, and loving man I have ever met.  He also is not afraid to be himself, no matter how goofy he looks or sounds.  I chalk this up to his high level of confidence he possesses.  I mean c’mon…the guy has a picture of a duck from Disneyland on our dresser!  According to Rick, my smile, and personality…simple as that LOL…”

How did he propose?
“We are Disney fans and trips to Disneyland are not uncommon since we are pass holders.  We went to Disneyland to celebrate our birthdays in the end of April, close to our birthdays.  It was common for Brandie to point to her ring finger during the Splash Mountain Drop with a sad face as if to constantly hint to something being missing.  This day, I was secretly hiding her engagement ring in my pocket.  The plan was to hold the ring up behind her during the drop on Splash Mountain with the intent that she would be pointing to her ring finger.  Unfortunately, that didn’t happen.  She decided not to do her famous pose and in the picture it was simply me holding and pointing to the ring…which you couldn’t really see!  EPIC FAIL!!  I told her I did something hilarious in the photo and we needed to go look at it.  As she peered at the picture, she kept asking, “What are you doing?  I can’t tell.”  Man, a guy can’t get a break can he?  She finally glanced up and there was the ring in my hand.  The rest is history!!”

What did you love most about your location ceremony/reception location?
“The thing that we loved most about Wedgewood was the close proximity to our close family and friends.  It was important to us that those close to our hearts were able to make it to our wedding.  But most of all, it was extremely important to us that we got married on our birthday.  We always felt that it was a blessing to have found not only a great partner, but one who was born the EXACT same day! What better way than to combine the two, our anniversary, AND birthdays!”

What was the most exciting part about planning your special day?
“Well, Troy and Marjorie OF COURSE!  Really and quite honestly, we were for a lack of a better term, hell bent on having them there!  We are to this day truly blessed to have had them share and capture such an important day in our lives.  It was so awesome to see their work and experience their expertise and general AWESOMENESS…from the day we first met them and even now.  The day we booked them was like a weight lifted from our shoulders.  We knew whatever happened the day of our wedding was going to be ok because they would be there.”

What was the most memorable experience of your wedding?
“Well…whatever happens, happened!  Most brides pray for the obvious—no rain, no tripping, falling, hair catastrophes, missing pastors…I prayed for all of that, however, I left out wind!!  It was SO WINDY that day (and our ceremony was outside) I was beside myself.  It was pretty horrible.  Thankfully, due to their innovative thinking, experience, and our combined humor, you could never tell from the pictures!   The wind made for some GREAT affects too!”

Do you have any comments about your vendors?
“All in all, the staff at Wedgewood was amazing.  We wouldn’t change anything except the hurricane like wind conditions LOL.  And we wouldn’t have wanted that day captured by anyone else!”

Do you have any words of advise to share with new brides?
”Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…it’s about learning to dance in the rain.  Determine what is important to you and what is not.  Whether it is the perfect location, or in our case, the most important photographers that could make an alley look like a Picasso…after the day is done, the most important piece of your puzzle is standing right next to you…”

Thank you Rick & Brandie for sharing your story with everyone!  You two are the best!  The wedding was just the beginning of our friendship!

In case any of you are wondering, May 1^st is both their birthdays.  Happy first “Birth-A-Versary!” guys!

Venue –
Wedgewood-Indian Hills
http://www.wedgewoodbanquet.com/indian-hills/

Florist –
Riverside Mission Florist
http://www.riversidemissionflorist.com

Photographer –
Imagery Concepts Photography
www.imageryconcepts.com

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Patrick & Angela-

Some people just know when they see their soul mate for the very first time! That is exactly what happened for Angela and Patrick when they were having drinks with some mutual friends. Nothing could break the smile that Angela had on her face the entire time during their first conversation. The chemistry between them was instant!

The next thing you know, 8 years fly by and God had blessed them with a son named Mason.  During those years, their friends would often ask, “When are you two going to get married?”  They were very committed to each other and always knew they wanted to marry, but their first priority was their children (they each had a child from a previous relationship). They each knew that someday, when the timing was right, they would have the wedding of their dreams.

That right time was Labor Day Weekend of 2010.  They were visiting Patrick’s mom and step-dad at their home.  While Patrick and Angela were taking a walk to the edge of the lawn overlooking the valley, their son ran up to them shouting, “Mommy, mommy, mommy!”  Angela turned around to see what the emergency was and saw him holding a small square jewelry box in his hand.  Mason then said, “This is for you!”  Angela turned to Patrick to ask him what was going on.  Patrick took the small jewelry box and knelt down on one knee.  Angela couldn’t believe her eyes, and could hardly believe “IT” was happening!  With tears running down her face, she was unable to speak because of the overwhelming sense of pure joy she was experiencing!  But when she was finally able to speak, the answer was of course “YES!”

They chose to have their wedding at Monteleone Meadows, located in Murrieta, CA.  They fell absolutely in love with the landscaping of the property, the swans, pond, dock, waterfall, and of course with Gaby and the owner Hennie Monteleone.  These ladies made their day effortless and seamless, taking care of the set up, coordinating, and ensuring every detail went as planned.

For most couples, choosing colors is only simply a matter of selecting colors they like or that complement the season. But for Patrick and Angela, their colors had a significant meaning.  Just 2 months prior to their wedding, Patrick’s father, Ric, unexpectedly left this world to go to heaven.  Ric was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club (VNVMC) Las Vegas, and their colors are red and black.  The VNVMC was Ric’s family, his brothers and his heart and soul.  They gave Patrick and Angela a whole new outlook on the family of bikers.  As Angela says “They aren’t just men on motorcycles, they are men with a story to tell.”  Ric’s spirit shined everywhere on their wedding day through the use of red and black colors.

The most memorable experience of their wedding day was the moment when Angela stepped out at the end of the aisle before the ceremony; she saw Patrick, and he saw her…priceless!

Angela’s advise for future brides –

“For all you brides, there is nothing more exciting than planning this most special day you’ve always dreamed of.  Remember not to lose sight of what’s most important–you and your groom.  There will be something that doesn’t go as planned and it’s okay because you will be the only one that knows it.  Don’t stress!  The time between planning and the day of your wedding truly flies by.  Please enjoy this time in your lives and soak [it] up and enjoy every moment.  Don’t let the stress overwhelm you.  When you stress, breathe.  Right before you walk down the aisle, breathe.  I always give the advice to “just breathe.”  Be sure to grab your groom at your reception, stand together off in the corner, look into your party and take it all in…breathe together because everyone is there for you two! Enjoy “

Venue -
Monteleone Meadows
www.monteleonemeadows.com

“Loved our wedding venue – Monteleone Meadows!  Their property is absolutely beautiful!  Gaby and Hennie took care of everything for us, all the set up, coordinating, and details went as planned.”

DJ –
ProSound DJ
www.prosounddjsinc.com
“Alex with ProSound was outstanding!  He helps keep up the schedule of the wedding day and knows how to keep the party alive with the right music!”

Bakery -
Jodee’s Bakery
http://www.jodeesbakery.com

Florist –
Michael’s Flower Girl
www.mfgfloral.com
“Amazing flower arrangements for my wedding party and ceremony.”

Photographer –
Imagery Concepts Photography
www.imageryconcepts.com
“Loved our photographers – Imagery Concepts!  They heard everything I said and brought our wedding day back to life in our photos! I can’t say enough about them for what we truly feel.  They are fantastic at what they do!  You can’t go wrong with IC!!!”

Angela’s special request to all reading this story:  “In honor of Ric and for his brothers, please be aware while driving on the road – look out for bikers.”  They experienced an unfortunate incident first hand at Ric’s memorial.  A member of the bike escort was struck by a car during the escort.

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Jonathan & Christie -

Who would have thought it was possible to meet your sole mate while attending an Angel’s baseball game at the young age of 15!  That was Jon’s luck (Christie was 19 at the time).  His mom planned the afternoon outing of tailgating fun and a baseball game and invited Christie, who was her co-worker.  The funny part is that both of Jon & Christie didn’t even care for the teams that were playing (he’s a Dodger’s fan and she’s a Yankee’s fan!).
At first, Christie looked at Jon as her “co-worker’s son.”  It wasn’t until Christie’s 22^nd birthday that she started seeing him as dating material.  After all, he was now 18 and not in high school….game on!

Christie was first attracted to Jon’s deep hazel eyes. Jon, on the other hand, was immediately attracted to her from day one! He absolutely loves her eyes and is crazy about her smile!

When they first started to date, they would meet at the Westminster Mall in front of Macy’s.  They would spend countless hours walking around and talking.   After officially dating for two years, they enjoyed a nice dinner out before Valentine’s Day. At dinner, Jon mentioned to Christie that her Valentine’s present was at the Westminster Mall.  Funny thing is, Christie joked with him and told him “Really? There isn’t a Robbins Brothers at the Westminster Mall!”  So, after dinner they went to the mall, parked at their usual spot and walked into Macy’s.  They were only into the store about 20 ft when Jon pulled her back and dropped to one knee.  At the same time, their favorite song “Lost in This Moment” started playing from a boom box (thanks to his Best Man,Todd, who was in hiding).    Christie was SHOCKED!  Jon then said “Christie, we were each other’s first Valentines and I want to be each other’s last Valentine’s….Will you marry me?”  Once she realized what was happening, she of course answered “YES!!!”  Next thing you know, she noticed all of their friends and family coming out of the clothes racks to join them.

They chose Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona as their wedding venue, which they instantly fell in love with at first sight.  They benefited not only from the Cleveland National Forest as their ceremony backdrop but also by Eagle Glen Golf Club being one of the few golf course venues that allow couples to take their wedding pictures on the actual golf course (not just the putting green!).  Christie tells of how the girls in Event Sales, Gina & Tiffany, were extremely helpful and excited to work with them. Plus, Jared in charge of Eagle Glen Catering Operations, went above and beyond down to the smallest detail (of course that burger he personally made for Jon wasn’t so small!).  Also, Fred, owner of Sound Garden Productions, rocked the house all night—-doing his usual great job too!

To personalize their wedding ceremony, Christie & Jon chose a unity cross instead of a candle or sand to symbolize their union.  At their reception, they had their guests sign a Green Bay Packers football, a New York Yankees baseball bat and a couple authentic major league baseballs.  They even made their own spice rub for each guest to take home!  Christie surprised Jon with cheese head cuff links and a cheese head cake too (one of her favorite images is the one them standing next to the cheese head cake showing off his matching cuff links).  Every detail was personable, representing them perfectly!

The most memorable part of their entire day was the moment when Christie walked down the aisle, having that wonderful feeling knowing that God had it planned all along.  Of course, their first kiss as Mr. & Mrs. Enkhorn was pretty memorable for them too!

Christie’s advice for future brides –

“Don’t stress!!! I know that it’s easier said than done, but everything will work out like it is suppose to.  If the cake isn’t perfect or your flowers aren’t exactly what you planned, it’s not the end of the world.  When all is ready, you are still going to walk down the isle and marry your best friend.  The day definitely goes by quickly, but I pray for every bride and groom that they enjoy the moments of their day.  Ours was absolutely amazing!  We couldn’t have asked for a better day.”

Venue –
Eagle Glen Golf Club
www.eagleglengc.com
DJ –
Fred Davis, Owner, Sound Garden Productions
www.soundgardenproductions.com

Photography –
Imagery Concepts Photography
800 IC PHOTO
www.imageryconcepts.com

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Dustin & Emily -

It’s always cool to learn how our couples first met, and how much more awesome to say they met while both working at In-N-Out; of all places!  Emily was swept off her feet by Dustin’s amazing personality and his ability to compliment her, always making her smile.  Dustin was initially drawn to her by her beauty, sense of wit and sarcasm, along with her warm giving demeanor and tender heart.

After 4 years of dating, Dustin was ready to ask Emily to become his wife.  He planned to propose to Emily while at a fancy restaurant.  However, thanks to work, she couldn’t make their date.  The following day, she met Dustin at his apartment and was greeted with a dozen red roses.  They were actually running late to a BBQ and Padres baseball game.  Emily headed for the door so they could leave, but Dustin insisted they sit on the couch and talk first.  After a while, Emily got up again and headed toward the door, but Dustin said he wanted to sit and talk some more.   So she did, wondering, “Why is he doing this?”  He told her how much she meant to him and that he loved her with all his heart.  He said that he finally got to a point in his life that he realized that he couldn’t live without her.  He pulled out the ring and asked her to marry him (which of course she accepted!).  Emily didn’t know this until later that Dustin kept having her go back to the couch because he hid the ring in the couch!

They chose to have their wedding and reception at The Golf Club of California in Fallbrook.  They fell in love with the greenery, pond, fountain, and beautiful building. They received an enormous amount of help from their families, staying up many late nights working on the finer details.  Dustin’s mom and aunts all helped decorate their reception.  They are very grateful to everyone for making their wedding so wonderful and beautiful…much more than words can describe!

Emily absolutely loved every moment of planning, knowing it was all for Dustin to become her future husband and setting the tone for the rest of their lives together.  One of Emily’s most memorable experiences was saying their vows and hearing Dustin say his to her.

Emily’s advise to future brides –

“Don’t wait till the last minute to plan the little things.  I waited and it only caused my stress level to go up, whereas I should have been enjoying the week before my wedding.  Enjoy this time of planning; it only happens once.  Take the entire day in, enjoy and look back on it often!  It makes it all worth while again!”

Photography –
Imagery Concepts Photography
800 IC PHOTO
www.imageryconcepts.com

Venue –
The Golf Club of California
www.wedgewoodbanquet.com

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Tony & Laura -

We LOVE these guys and so do our brides on Facebook!  Laura always takes the time to compliment our brides on their pictures, give advice, uplift, encourage, and even offers tips on how to stay calm and get rest before their wedding.  She is super sweet and caring….no wonder that Tony instantly fell in love with Laura!

Their relationship didn’t start on Facebook, however, it actually started on MySpace, Valentine’s Day 2008.  After several conversations, they agreed to meet in person on February 24th at the San Bernardino County Museum.   While talking with each other for 5 hours, Laura kept noticing people stopping by the orange tree across the road to pick oranges.  Then Tony decided to go and pick an orange too.  While walking back to Laura, he engraved their initials and the date on the orange and gave it to her.  At the end of their evening together, they both experienced amazing feelings toward each other.  As the days went by, Laura and Tony were inseparable on the telephone.  Their long days of hard work did not stop them from picking up the telephone when they got home, oftentimes even falling asleep while talking on the phone.  Needless to say, lots of trips back and forth from Fontana (his place) & Palm Springs (her place) immediately ensued.  Just four short months after meeting each other, Laura moved to Fontana to be with Tony.

Laura was immediately attracted to the way Tony carried himself and the way he treated her.  He completely swept Laura off her feet!  The saying “The way a man treats his mother, is the way he will treat you” is absolutely is right on the money for Laura!

9 Months after their first meeting, Laura came home after a long 9 hour shift from her work and walked into their bedroom and found Tony on one knee.  The wedding planning began!

Laura and Tony soon discovered beautiful Kimberly Crest House and Gardens in Redlands.   They visited the property in the month of January.  Winter is not the season for flowers and green leaves, but they could still clearly see and appreciate the true beauty of Kimberly Crest and immediately knew it was the spot!

Imagery Concepts enjoyed every step of the wedding planning process with Laura and Elizabeth, the coordinator at Kimberly Crest.  Laura and Tony chose to have their wedding on June 14, 2011 (our very first Tuesday wedding!).   Their wedding was incredibly intimate and romantic.  Becoming husband and wife in the presence of approx. 30 close family and friends was the most important to them.  Their day concluded with an appetizer and dessert reception, and MC’ed by our great friend and DJ, Fred Davis, owner of Sound Garden Productions.

By the way, still to this day, Tony goes to the same orange tree every year on February 24^th to pick an orange to engrave their initials and the year!

Laura’s Advise for Brides –  

“Enjoy every moment no matter how stressful things may get.  Your special day comes and goes so quickly to not enjoy every single second.”

Venue –
Kimberly Crest House & Gardens
www.kimberlycrest.org

DJ –
Fred Davis, Owner, Sound Garden Productions
www.soundgardenproductions.com

Florist –
Sharon Golden, Owner
Details in Bloom
(951) 992-2929

Cake –
Michelle’s Bakery
(909) 792-5436

Photography –
Imagery Concepts Photography
800 IC PHOTO
www.imageryconcepts.com 

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