James & Natasha - The Lodge at Torrey Pines

 You won't find a better venue than The Lodge at Torrey Pines. It is an amazing location with incredible views, food and service. It was perfect for James and Natasha's wedding celebration!

They also made a great choice in hiring Susanne Duffy with Crown Weddings as the coordinator, she put together a wonderful team and that always makes for a smooth night. Karen Tran did an incredible job with the florals, Bob with True Photography was the photographer and Side by Side took care of the video.

 The couples first dance was to "Memories of Us" by Kieth Urban and the parents had a dance to "Your Song" by Elton John. Some other crowd favorites were I don't want to care right now - Lupe Fiasco, Born this way - Lady Gaga, You spin me round  - Dead or Alive and Give me everything - Pitbull.

 The dinner portion of the evening was held in the Charles Reiffel room and then we moved into the Charles Fries room for the late night dancing. With the addition of a little white drape, uplighting and some lounge furniture Susanne gave it a nice contemporary club feel - it was perfect.

I love a happy bride - my best wishes to James and Natasha!!

Great job that night Mike....everything was PERFECT! Really enjoyed meeting and working with you. Your pictures are awesome too!
Thanks!
James

JAMES & MICHELLE - THE HILTON TORREY PINES

September 18, 2010


The tone to this elegant celebration was set right from the get-go! The couple had a lovely ceremony to the backdrop of beautiful strings melodies from Caprice Strings. After the ceremony and Grand entrance the beautiful bride changed out of her Vera Wang wedding dress and made sure she donned a different look throughout the evening by changing into what would surprisingly and stunningly would be four dresses...it was amazing and kept everyone wanting to see what she would be wearing next!

During their First Dance they twirled to "Stick With You" by the Pussycat Dolls

They made sure that the evening was completely mesmerizing, from the main dinning area to the surrounding outskirts of the ballroom. There was incredible lighting throughout and it  completely connected  inside-out with detailed LED uplights from Entertainment At Large in a soft fairytale lavender that provided an enchanting color wash of the trees outside the pavilion Ballroom at the Hilton Torrey Pines.

The guests recharged their batteries with fresh mini donuts by Sensational Treats in preparation for the dance floor!

The DJ Mike Hogan got the party in motion with awesome beats like Dynamite, Taio Cruz, Club Can't Handle Me, Flo Rida, Bust a Move, Young MC and the like which had everyone jamming till the lights came on!!!

What an unbelievably sweet and energized celebration, it was wonderful to be a part of this very special day!

The Hilton Torrey Pines, Coordination - Liz Beck Events, Video - Side by Side Video, Mini Donuts - Sensational Treats, Lighting - Entertainment At Large