Save The Date Events-Kathy Recchia

A Parker Wedding: Yumi & Ryan

2011-08-10T09:57:00.000-07:00

Pretty, pretty, pretty...EVERYTHING was pretty!! Pretty bride with pretty shoes.. beautiful venue, beautiful florals..... a treat for the eyes! We had a small affair at the Parker and used a different room this time- it was small and intimate but beautiful as always.

Vendors:

Venue: Parker Palm Springs

Photography: Shannon Renee Photography

Florist: Flowerwild

Videography: Joel Serrato Films

Hair & Makeup: Yukiko Kinkel

Music: Patrick Belton- 123 DJ’s

Officiant: Mikol Graves

A Palos Verdes Country Club Wedding: Kate & Jay

2011-08-09T09:04:00.000-07:00

It helps to plan a wedding when the couples are so open to ideas. And I was blessed with kate and jay...and Kate's mom Diane! We plannned a chocolate and green palatte and took the color theme to the hilt- round menus, chocolate and green candy station, even custom made luminary table numbers! A planner's decor dream it was!!

Venue: Palos Verdes Country Club

Photography: Mi Belle Photography

Florist: Rolling Hills Flower Mart

Videography: Mark Nassar

Linens: Designer Specialty Linens

Lighting & AV Slideshow: AV Professionals

Music: Dwight Kennedy Band

Cake: Rossmoor Pastries

Photobooth: Photoworks Interactive

Officiant: Cameron Bell

A Parker Wedding: Serena & Chase

2011-08-08T15:33:00.000-07:00

What an adventure we had in planning this shindig! This uber-fun couple was equally invloved in the design planning..in fact Serena had to rein in Chase's many shopping sprees for decor! With the inspiration of Lego cuff links the ideas just kept coming! The result? Custom table runners and lounge pillows in a variety of patterns in our color palate of magenta & tangerine ...and pink converse sneakers in some centerpieces! This cutting edge couple kicked off the party with their fist dance to Metallica and the rest is epic Parker Hotel party history! Love you guys!!

Venue: Parker Palm Springs

Photography & Videography: Lucero Photography

Florist: Bobbe Vagell Floral Concepts

Hair & Makeup: PSYC

Music (Band): Undercover

Rentals: Signature Party Rentals

Cake: The Pastry Swan

Photobooth: Shutterbox

Sound System (ceremony): PSAV

Officiant: Father Brian Delvaux

A Parker Wedding: Lauren & Gabe

2011-08-08T10:44:00.000-07:00

This MORE THAN CUTE and apparently extremely loved couple came to me with a HUGE guest list and a reception space that we were pushing the capacity on....but we were determined to fit every single guest in and do it in beautiful style! So long feating tables in The Parker Hotel Ballroom lawn it was! We beautifully lit the lawn with cafe lights and embellished them with hand made festive pom poms...

To the celebration we added an amazing band and a.... ssshhhhhhh surprise to the bride and groom-a traditional drum dance troupe from Uruguay....and rocked the receptiontion until the weeee hours...fun, fun fun!

Venue: Parker Palm Springs

Photography: Kate Webber Photography

Florist: Brown Paper Designs

Videography and Video Booth: Lucero Photography

Hair: Spectrum Salon & Spa-Christine

Makeup: PSYC-Neeraja

Music: Blu Note Entertainment

DJ: Ryan Jones

Sound System (ceremony): PSAV

Officiants: Rabbi Arnie Rachlis & Patricia Sylvester

A Parker Wedding: Amy & Steve

2011-07-27T11:34:00.000-07:00

Planning from start to finish with a couple is such a journey. We really get to know each other well, but when Amy and Steve’s big day finally came, I really felt like I was part of the family. It was a family affair at the Parker in Palm Springs (which really is beginning to feel like my second home right now), and what a lovely celebration it was!

Venue: The Parker Palm Springs

Photography: Mi Belle Photography

Florist: Bobbe Vagell Floral Concepts

Band: DeBois Entertainment-Entourage

Videography: Meredith Upchurch

Hair & Makeup- Psyc @ the Parker-Jose & Neerja

Lighting: Bella Vista Design

Officiant: Rabbi Ken Chasen

A Casa del Mar Wedding: Summre & Joel

2011-07-22T17:33:00.000-07:00

This CUTE CUTE CUTE couple selected Casa del Mar for the nuptails...we had a blast selecting just the right jewel tone florals...and topping of a look with black chairs and my favorite...black and white damask table runner.... perfect couple, perfect venue...perfect wedding day :) kiss kiss Summre & Joel and Congrats

Vendors:

Venue: Casa del Mar

Photography: Will Keeler

Florist: Shirvan Designs

Cake: Nancy Kay Confections

Ceremony Music: Sam Graham Trio

Band: Sam Graham Trio + VIBRAPHONE

DJ: Patrick Belton-123 DJ's

Videography: Skyline Videography

Lighting: G2 Audio and Lighting

Rabbi: Sabine Meyer

A Smog Shoppe Wedding: Nichole & Jordan

2011-07-12T15:06:00.000-07:00

OK if I were able to create a bride and groom to work with, then the result would be EXACTLY like Nichole and Jordan!! This bride and groom came to me with a style all their own and an amazing venue that speaks to their personalities. Nichole, with a busy career, wanted and needed :) :) help and someone to keep her on track. The plan was to help take this couple's likes and make them into a funky, eclectic and elegant wedding day. After months filled with lots of coffee, decor meetings and too much FUN, we hitched Nichole and Jordan at a wedding that was according to them "beyond perfect"..... ahhhhhhhhhhhh!

Venue: The Smog Shoppe
Photography: Ashlee Rene Photography
Florist: Bobbe Vagell Floral Design Studio
Catering: The Food Matters
DJ: DJ’s 123-Patrick Belton
Hair: Good Form Salon
Makeup: Cynthia Ochoa
Photobooth: PhotoboxLA
Linens: Designer Specialty Linens
Officiant: Oren Ahoobim
Hotel: Culver Hotel
Shuttle: Roadrunner Shuttle Service

A Parker Wedding: Alexis & Adam

2011-06-21T22:32:00.000-07:00

AHHHHH my Canadian's.....it was love from the first phone call for me! Adam and Alexis are the most sophisticated yet down to earth couple! We planned for over a year and when they came to LA, off to Palm springs we went. Shopping for the perfect match to them in vendors to dial in the perfect decor...simply a dream for me!

Now this was one of my favorite families as well.....and I leaned something from this group...Canadians can Parrrtttttyyyy!!

Vendors:

Venue: The Parker

Photography: Amy & Stuart Photography

Florist: Flower Wild

Music: West Coast Music

Videography: Epoch Productions

Hair & Makeup: Psyc @ The Parker

Lighting: Bella Vista Design

Officiant: Rabbi Marc Rubenstein

A Palos Verdes Country Club Wedding: Eric & McKenzie

2011-06-21T16:44:00.000-07:00

This South Bay couple has such ties in the community that it just seemed right for the bride to be married in her family church and celebrate in the family's country club!
I am at home at Palos Verdes Country Club, and this couple just made creating a fabulous reception a dream with the Club's amazing view and a team that is like no other!

Vendors:

Ceremony Site: St. Andrews Church

Reception venue: Palos Verdes Country Club

Photography: Cheryl Ogden Photography

Florist: Magical Blooms

Cocktail & Reception Music: Dwight Kennedy Band

Lighting, Stage, and Dance Floor: Classic Party Rentals Linens: Designer Specialty Linens

A Vibiana Wedding: Kim & Ernie

2011-06-21T16:17:00.000-07:00

Ernie, a toy manufacturer meets Kim an accountant (the prettiest accountant you ever saw).

A blind date turned into an Eiffel Tower proposal, and later I was off planning a cherry red and platinum dream day at the magnificent Vibiana!

Vendors:

Venue: Vibiana

Photography: Evoke Photography

Florist: Shirvan Design

Videography: Luvbug Films

Harpist: Peggy Skomal

DJ: Brady Westbrook-Props FX

Hair & Makeup: Joyce Luck Style

Cake: NancyKay's Confections

Catering & Rentals: Command Performance

Security: Chase Protective Services

Valet: Z Valet

Hotel: Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens

Officiant: Ron Gerardo

A Santa Barbara Historical Museum Wedding: Jill & Scott

2011-06-21T13:39:00.000-07:00

Jill, a friend of one of my favorite brides, came to me and off to Santa Barbara we went! The Santa Barbara museum was a beautiful backdrop for this family affair.

Vendors:

Venue: Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Photography: Michael & Anna Costa Photography

Florist: Tricia Fountaine Design

Catering: Fire and Ice Events

Cake: Christine Dahl

DJ: Tom Chandler-California Sounds

Hair & Makeup: Luna Bella

Rentals: The Tent Merchant

Lighting: Bella Vista Designs

Linens: Classic Party Rentals

Officiant: Mike Fell

A St. James Church Wedding: Cassidy & Tommy

2011-06-21T11:43:00.000-07:00

A Palos Verdes girl, a military groom, and a beautiful Lunada Bay wedding reception.

Cassidy and Tommy tied the knot at St. James Church in Redondo Beach and then danced the night away as the sun set over the ocean!

Vendors:

Ceremony Site: St. James Church

Reception Venue: Private Residence

Photography: Cheryl Ogden

Florist (bouquet and personal flowers): Growing Wild

Catering: Chez Melange

Cake: Gigi Bobb

Cocktail & Reception Music: Dwight Kennedy Band

Classic Car: Classy Chassis

Shuttle Bus: VIP Tours and Charters

Photo Booth: Rentphotobooths.com

Rentals, Tent & Lighting: Classic Party Rentals

Officiant: Jeffrey Gunther

A Shutters on the Beach Wedding: Natalie & David

2011-06-21T11:00:00.000-07:00

Shutters on the Beach...Combine this AMAZING venue and this good looking couple, and this is a what we call a dream day at Save the Date Events.

Vendors:
Venue: Shutters on the Beach
Photography: Laurie Bailey Photography
Florist: Jackie Combs Floral Design

A Biltmore Hotel Weddings: Dina & Phil

2011-06-18T22:50:00.000-07:00

Dina & Phil are the sweetest, most IN LOVE couple...Dina and I planned every detail together while Phil looked at Dina with love in his eyes the entire time! We looked at a couple venues, but The Biltmore Downtown LA just couldn't be matched....we painstakingly designed the florals..the glow of the ceremony....seeing the vision become real was magical and BEYOND what I had seen in my mind :)

Vendors:

Venue: The Biltomore Hotel

Photography: David Michael Photography

Videography: Big Picture Video

Florist: Shirvan Designs

Band: Debois Entertainment

Hair & Makeup: Lips & Locks

Cake: Nancy Kay Confections

Lighting: G2 Audio/Lighting

Officiants: Rabbi David Wolpe & Cantor/Rabbi Daniel Greyber

A Parker Palm Springs Wedding: Lindsey & Mike

2011-06-17T19:11:00.000-07:00

Style... all my Parker couples seem to have cornered the market on style!

It was a delight to plan Lindsey and Mike's special day with them. Their vision of a fresh, citrus-y, elegant look just made me happy!

Vendors:

Venue: The Parker Palm Springs

Photography: Docuvitae

Florist: R. Jack Balthazar

Ceremony & Cocktail Music: Debois Entertainment

DJ: Chris Paul

Video: Docuvitae

Hair & Make Up: Make Up Therapy

Photo Booth: Rent Photo Booths

Chair Rentals: Signature Party Rentals

Officiant: Jeffrey Gunther

A Westlake Vilage Four Seasons Wedding: Lauren & Michael

2011-03-24T10:33:00.000-07:00

Lauren and Michael...East meets West!

The bride a Californian-now medical resident who lives in New York ....the groom an east coast native.

Beautiful couple, beautiful venue...ahhhhh it doesn't get any better for a wedding planner. Who doesn't love The Four Seasons....The Westlake Village Four Season's Hotel does weddings to perfection!

The martini luge was a great addition- we had so much fun with it!

Vendors:

Venue: Four Seasons Westlake Village

Photography: David Michael Photography

Florist: Hidden Garden

Videography: GLI Video Productions

Hair & Make-up: Lips & Locks

Wedding Cake: Nancy Kay Confections

Ceremony & Cocktails Music: Katherine’s Concert Associates

DJ: Marty Glassman-Sound Decision Entertainment Services

Martini Luge: Carving Ice

Linens & Chairs: Designer Specialty Linens

Lighting: Bella Vista Design

Ceremony Sound: Swank Audio Visuals

Rabbi: Marvin Gross

Manhattan Beach Wedding

2011-03-24T09:41:00.000-07:00

Kim and Eric ....the bride was a California transplant...lives at and LOVES the beach so a ceremony on the sand it was!

This fun couple were up the logistics of a sand between your toes ceremony...so I dug in and got to work and the result was a dream day at the beach. I have to say my favorite part was when my assistant parted the traffic on the bike path and the bikers cheered as the bride made her way down the beach :) :)

The ocean theme continued with a reception in a private room with a marina view at The Blue Water Grill...

Vendors:
Ceremony: Arranged by Save the Date Events (me!) on the sand in Manhattan Beach
Reception Venue: Blue Water Grill Redondo Beach
Photography: Mi Belle Photography
Florist: Bob Bagell Floral Design Studio- Bobbe Vagell
DJ: DJ's To Go
Shuttle: VIP Tours

Palos Verdes Country Club Wedding & Reception-Palos Verdes Estates

2011-03-22T20:49:00.001-07:00

Kim and Chris.... the SWEETEST and CUTEST COUPLE!

My year of planning with Kim and her mom was a dream. Many times I get so lucky and end up really getting to know (and LOVE) a brides family. This couple also really knows how to throw a party....they rocked the reception with the LA ALL STARS BAND and we topped the excitement off with The USC Marching Band...a party their guests will never forget!

Vendors:

Veune: Palos Verdes Country Club

http://palosverdescountryclub.com/

Florist: Rolling Hills Flower Mart

http://rollinghillsflowermart.com/

Photography: Lawrence Crandall Photography

http://crandallphoto.com/

Band: LA ALL Stars

http://www.laallstars.com/

Video: Big Picture Video

Ceremony Music: Naples Ensemble

http://www.napleschambermusic.com/

Linens: Designer Speciality Linens

http://www.designerspecialtylinens.com/

Wedding Cake: Gigi Bobb

(310) 375.2211

Favors: Susie Cakes

http://www.susiecakesbakery.com/

Shutters On The Beach-Santa Monica Wedding

2011-03-15T11:07:00.000-07:00

Catherine and Nail: My fairy tale clients. Californian moves to London and meets her prince! The result...a beautiful, romantic California Beach Wedding......

Vendors:
Venue: Shutters on the Beach
Photography: Steve Steinhardt
Florist: Flowerwild—Kate Holt
Ceremony Music: Katherine’s Concert Associates
DJ: Chris Paul
Videography: DV Artistry—Dan Boswell
Cake: Nancy Kay Confections
Lighting: G2 Audio/Lighting--Brian So
Hair & Make-Up: Lips & Locks—Sheree Pouls
Officiant—JP Reynolds

Wayfarers & Point Vicente Interpretive Center Palos Verdes Wedding

2009-09-21T16:09:00.000-07:00

Wayfarers Chapel & Pointe Vicente Intrepretive Center Wedding

Angie & Brian

These Palos Verdes long time residents knew a good thing when they saw it. The breath taking Palos Verdes view has forever been a part of Angie & Brian's lives so it made absolute sense to have their big day on the peninsula. The day began with the ceremony at Wayfarers Chapel and celebration followed at The Pt. Vicente Intrepretive Center.

I had the Intrepretive Center's design & transformation in my head from day one....and the result was nothing less than magical... captured by Boutwell Studio in the their amazing photos ....

Angie made a special day even better for Brian with a surprise gift of a Les Paul guitar....Brian even jammed with the Dwight Kennedy Band. A GREAT NIGHT IN PV!!

Vendors:
Ceremony Site: Wayfarers Chapel
Reception Venue: Point Vicente Interpretive Center
Photography: Boutwell Studio-Chenin Boutwell
Florist: Bobbe Vagell Floral Design Studio
Band: Dwight Kennedy Band
Videography: 24KT Video & Sound
Rentals: Anza Event Rentals-Sandra
Valdovinos
Lighting: Bella Vista Designs-Trevor Zellet
Shuttle: VIP Tours-Lynne
Hair & Make-Up: Lips & Locks-Sheree Pouls
Cupcakes: BabyCakes

A Greystone Mansion Wedding Celebration

2009-08-21T09:22:00.000-07:00

Jennifer & David

Greystone Mansion Wedding March 21, 2009

How much do I LOVE my job!!! I was the luckiest girl in the world to help Jennifer & David plan their big day. This sweet, savy and downright fun couple threw a party that their guests will always remember.

With a historic mansion in Beverly Hills as the backdrop....it's hard to say which was more stunning...the venue or this couple...take a look at the pix and see....

Vendors:

Venue: Greystone Mansion

Photography: Duke Photography-Duke Khadaverdian

Catering: New York Food Company-Jeannie Nero

Rentals: Anza Event Rentals-David Tannenbaum
Ceremony, Cocktains, & Reception Music: Howard Lorey

Florist: Century City Flower Mart

Hair & Make-Up: Warren Tricomi Salon-Lorenzo Calderon & Stevi Christine

Classic Car Rental: Classy Chassis Rentals

Hotel: Chateau Marmont

Officiant-Clift Hufft

Skirball Cultural Center Wedding

2009-08-21T08:41:00.000-07:00

Kate & Adam's Big Day!!! June 21, 2009

These two are a true college romance gone good story!!!

Rarely do I get such a super sweet AND organized couple!! Dreams really do come true.

We started this celebration with a heartwarming ceremony under the chuppah...surrounded by family-just as it should be!

At the reception Kate & Adam's guests danced from the first song until the very last..all the while noshing on the blue and white themed candy station...a GREAT time was had by all. All perfectly captured by Next Exit Photography.

Big hug to you Kate and Adam!!

Vendors:

Venue: Skirball Cultural Center

Photography: Next Exit Photography—Cat Benner
Florist: Shirvan Designs
Videography: B&B Video
Lighting: A Packaged Party
Favors: Pastries By Vreeke
Hair & Makeup: Make Up Mafia-Christine Colucci
Music: Westcoast Music-James Gang Encore
Officiant: Rabbi Bruce Raff