Today’s guest blogger is Helen! Wait till you see this Asian inspired decor. Totally gorgeous and a super sweet couple to boot!
Life is love, love is life, and I live life to the fullest with my love….Alex! Alex is a graphic designer with a passion and talent for tennis and photography. I loved my career in business and real estate law, but my ultimate calling is a caretaker. I love to help and give; I give with all my heart to fill my losses and voids in life.
Alex and I met through a mutual friend and remained good friends for many years. We finally connected at the most awkward time in my life. It was an unfortunate time for me to lose my mother and I had an emergency medical condition. I was recovering at the USC Norris Hospital when God sent me an Angel. Alex visited me every day, several times a day. I was at my worst moment, but Alex felt a need to care for me. We grew closer as friends, and Alex revealed that he fell in love with me in the hospital.
We care for my father that has Parkinson’s disease for 20 years. During a Parkinson’s seminar cruise, Alex proposed at the top of the ship. The both of us agreed that our wedding should be close to water since the proposal was in the middle of the ocean.
I wanted a wedding that represented comfort, peace, and harmony. What better place than The Montage Laguna Beach….it was perfect! Ok, the venue was picked, the dressed was picked, and I didn’t know where to start with wedding details. Next I found Michelle Weita from Details Details. Michelle was my savior; she helped me with every little detail for my wedding. She found the most fun and talented designer, florist, photographer, event filmmaker, make-up artist, DJ, and musicians for me. Michelle made and sat through all the appointments with me, thanks Michelle!
I wanted to treasure every moment for my wedding day, it was important that I share this with family and friends. Alex from Elysium Productions captured exactly what I was looking for, and I didn’t notice that he was there. My wedding was an Asian inspired time capsule that took you back in ancient gardens, backyards, temples, and palaces. It was a place of history for the younger generation, and a feel for childhood memories and home for the elders. Elysium amazed me with the video; I was stunned with the wonders of a camera and the people behind the production. The music along with each clip shed tears in my eyes, as I watched my father smile at me. He was pleased and grateful that his little girl’s dream wedding came true.
The wedding was perfect, everything was beautiful; the guests enjoyed the food, entertainment, ambiance, and service. I will treasure the moment that my father walked me down the beautiful garden of love as he waved his hands up high to signify his happiness; and as he embraced Alex when he gave me away.
Special thanks to Michelle Weita, Christopher Aldama, Jaime Puffer, Patty Burns, Aaron & Jen Delesie, Alex & Julie Hill, Kyle Simon, Richard Kang, Zhiming Han, Jeff Holmes, Joyce Luck, Lynn Wang, and Alhambra & Pasadena Furniture Mart for adding another chapter of happiness in my life.
by Helen
Elysium Productions: Stylish & Contemporary Wedding Video in Orange County and Beyond!
Venue, Caterer, Cake: Montage Laguna Beach
Wedding Planner: Michelle Weita
Event Décor, Florist, Linens, Lighting, Draping: Christopher Aldama
Photographer: Aaron Delesie
Professional Filmmaker: Elysium Productions
Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Reception Band: Chinesemusic.us
DJ: Jeff Holmes
Hair and Makeup Artist: Joyce Luck
Invitations, and other Paper Goods: Lynn Wang
Antiques & Furniture: Alhambra & Pasadena Furniture Mart
Wedding Dress and Veil: Eve of Milady
Groom’s Suit and Bridesmaid Dresses: J. Crew
Tuxes: 2000dreams.com
Officiant: Richard Kang
Helen, what a beautiful wedding! Your dresses were beautiful as well! Everything was so pretty. It looks like you have a wonderful man in your life now and may you both be blessed together. I saw some wonderful faces in there that I haven’t seen in so long like your grandma, your uncle James, Gene and of course your dad! Tell them all I said hello. Your special day looked amazing! I’m sure your mom was looking down so proud with a big smile on her face :-).
Thanks for sharing
Yolanda