Rancho Bernardo Inn
May 29, 2010

The Connect: A mutual friend introduced the two of them at a birthday party and thought they would be perfect for each other. She was right!

The Proposal: On a lunch date, just over six months after they had been dating, Jaion presented Brandi with a ring when she quickly said yes!

The Celebration: With their love of travel, the Apple Valley couple decided to have a destination wedding, but did not want to go too far as it would add the expense of airfare for the guests, so they chose San Diego less than two and a half hours from their Inland Empire home. They wanted a classy and sophisticated event, but still feel like they were enjoying a great party. They achieved it with lots of white, ivory and soft pale peach roses and crystals filling the Santiago Ballroom at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. It was an elegant and very romantic affair. They incorporated the letter “L” into much of the décor for the couple’s married last name, Lee. Not a detail was missed!

Brandi’s Advice: “Do your research and compare. Don’t hesitate to call the references a potential vendor gives you and make sure you get what you are promised for your wedding day.”

Ingredients:

CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE Rancho Bernardo Inn

COORDINATOR A Dream Wedding by Sharon Cole

OFFICIANT Pastor Patrick Foy

PHOTOGRAPHY Brant Bender Photography

VIDEOGRAPHY Ashley Video Productions

GOWN Deborah’s Bridal

MEN’S FORMALWEAR Men’s Wearhouse

FLORIST Tessilk Flowers

LINENS A Perfect Table

CEREMONY ENTERTAINMENT Caprice Strings

RECEPTION ENTERTAINMENT J Boykin Saxophone & Sunset Mobile Music

CAKE Edelweiss Bakery

STATIONERY Invitation Theory

HAIR Catrice

MAKE-UP Make up by Natalie

JEWELRY Robbins Bros.

RENTALS Chiavari Chair Rentals