Showing posts with label Saint Barbara's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Saint Barbara's. Show all posts

Monday, January 24, 2011

REAL WEDDING: ST. BARBARA'S/FOUR SEASONS

This wedding was completely unique and wonderful. The bride and groom are New Yorkers - she's Japanese and he is Greek. Both families are traditional. Traditions and customs were blended from both cultures, making this wedding so personal and special.



The Ceremony took place at Saint Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church -
a stunning location in the foothills overlooking Santa Barbara.





Both fathers made toasts during the reception - hers with sake and his with ouzo.

Cousins from both sides showed off their culture in an impromptu dance-off during the reception. Modern Japanese techno versus old school Greek Zorba dancing. It was AWE-some!


Kudos and thanks to the wonderful vendors that made everything beautiful and fabulous!

Josh Newton Photography
Donna Romani Events
Saint Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church
Four Seasons Santa Barbara
Modern Day Design

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Nicole & Tyler II

I am smitten with these photos of Nicole & Tyler by Josh Newton. True, it was a perfect sunset and the light was incredible ... True, the couple is obviously, blatantly, unabashedly, madly in love ... And true, the dresses, flowers and accessories were all in fabulous gem tone colors that complement the sunset perfectly. But still, come on. These photos are Josh just showing off.

Enjoy!


Aren't they stunning?! I'm awed each time I look at them. And yes, I'm referring to both the couple and the photos ;-)


And now for the ridiculously beautiful wedding party ...




Nicole and Tyler put so many personal touches into this wedding. Recognizing each of their heritages from the Greek Orthodox ceremony to the traditional Irish folk band that played at their reception. Tyler hand-picked four beers to be on tap for beer tasting during cocktail hour and Nicole hand designed all of the escort cards, place cards and table numbers in beautiful gem toned papers with gold leaf based on a look she found on Paper Source... All while studying for her law degree in Michigan! This couple is as smart as sweet, and as sweet as beautiful. Love!
Stay tuned for one last sweet tidbit from Nicole and Tyler's wedding tomorrow. A DIY touch that was simply fabulous! xo

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Nicole & Tyler I

I've been raving about Josh Newton's photography for quite awhile now. This wedding simply proves my point yet again - he's fabulous! I'm finally able to share with you the photos Josh took of Nicole & Tyler's wedding last August at Saint Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church in Santa Barbara. What beautiful pictures ... what a beautiful couple!

Nicole and Tyler got ready at the Inn of the Spanish Garden (which by the way, is also a beautiful place for a more intimate wedding). They chose to see each other before the wedding, but to get ready separately to make the big "unveiling" moment extra special. The next photo is when Nicole came around the corner and they saw each other in their wedding clothes for the first time. Have you ever seen a bride glow like she does? Just gorgeous. And you should have seen his face ...


The adorable flower girl handed out these colorful gerbera daisies to guests as she made her way down the aisle.


More to come tomorrow from this spectacular wedding! Thank you Josh Newton!
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