Take a peek at the awesome mixer Harborside hosted for Wedding Wire! Many thanks to our awesome vendors who pitched in and provided food and decor for the evening……….
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Wedding Wire Mixer at the Harborside
Harborside Ballroom Open House Memories
Taking a look back at our fabulous Open House and the work of our wonderful vendors who helped us put it together. How great our ballroom looked that day! Thank you Caught in the Moment Photography for all the lovely photos.
Participating Vendors:
Friar Tux At Your Service Beach Weddings Allure Mobile Tanning Battleson Entertainment The Blooming Branch Bridal & Event Lounge Coldea Productions Video Creative Cakes Epic Vision Studios The Event Consultants Flawless Weddings & Events Flowers, Etc. Happy Photos Sweet Pea Vintage Rentals
An E-Harmony Romance, Chris & Laura
PHOTOS: Priscila Valentina www.priscilavalentina.net
CAKE: Nothing Bundt Cakes
COORDINATION: Lauren Pittman @ Prince Events
DJ: Andy Mason
Chris & Laura’s one-of-a-kind story about Harborside’s E-Harmony Bride & Groom, as told by Jeannie Assismos, VP Content E-Harmony:
“When actress Laura Carlson auditioned for a role in an eHarmony commercial, she had absolutely no idea how much this opportunity would change her life.
As she sat on the set with eHarmony CEO and founder Dr. Neil Clark Warren, the two talked about life — including her lack of a love life. The fellow Iowan natives really bonded, and Dr. Warren urged her to give eHarmony a trial run.
A year and a half later, Dr. Warren received an email from Laura:
As you know last year, after we shot our commercial, you were so gracious to give me a free membership to your site. Even though I was skeptical I thought, ‘Ah what the heck, I’ll give it a shot, and I’m not out any money! You even prophesized that day that I would meet my husband on your site! Well, I just wanted to let you know that after almost a year and a half of dating a wonderful gentleman, Chris, who I met on eHarmony, he proposed to me on Oct 6th.
Dr. Warren and I had lunch with the happy couple last week, who are obviously very grateful, very compatible, and very in love.”
By Jeannie Assimos, Vice President, Content E-Harmony
Marcus & Brianna – November 2014
The story of Brianna and Marcus begins on a December night in 2012. With Christmas lights twinkling all around and the festive spirit in the air, they met on a blind date in Newport Beach, California. Immediately the two were taken with each other, Brianna saw how kind-hearted, honest, romantic, and thoughtful Marcus was. Marcus admired Brianna’s sense of humor, caring spirit, beautiful smile, and bubbly personality.
From that day forward, Brianna and Marcus were inseparable , living life full of love and adventure. From beach days and going kayaking, to movie dates and Marcus’ famous homemade dinner dates for Brianna.
It wasn’t too long after they dated that Marcus knew Brianna was “The One”. Marcus proposed to Brianna on the rocky shores of Little Corona Beach. With tears in her eyes she said yes!
They recited their vows and commitment to each other in front of their family and friends on November 22, 2014 where this Chicago boy and California girl became man and wife.
In true Newport Beach style, their reception was held at the Harborside Grand Ballroom. The florals by Flowers, Etc. were purple perfection. Dance music was provided by DJ Carcano, and the innovative Allure Ventures brought their supercool PartyQube and guests were able to post fun, candid photos onto Facebook and Instagram. Capturing this perfect party on film was Jeff Lewis of Real Photo SD, who, as you can see, did an AMAZING job. To top off the evening, guests enjoyed wedding cake by Beverly’s Best (Yorba Linda). Check out these great photos….
Kelsey & Ryan September 2014
Kelsey and Ryan met on a Saturday night at the local bowling alley, where Kelsey was a Cocktail Server. Ryan had come to the bowling alley with a girl, so Kelsey naturally thought it was his girlfriend and thought nothing more about it, except that he was such a hunk!
Ryan came into the bowling alley a couple weeks later with the same girl and wouldn’t you know it Kelsey was their cocktail server again. After ordering, he continued to tell Kelsey about a bet he made with HIS SISTER about who would bowl the best game, and the loser would have to vacuum the other persons home. She was extremely excited to find out that it wasn’t his girlfriend after all!
The next weekend Ryan arrived with just a group of friends. With a little liquid courage Ryan asked Kelsey for her phone number. Kelsey quickly wrote it down on a piece of paper and handed it over.
Ryan finally called a week later and left her a very memorable voicemail. She called back and they continued to chat all weekend and ended with Ryan asking her on a date.
Almost a year and half into their relationship Ryan had a new job offer in Atlanta, GA. He would only accept if Kelsey moved with him. Kelsey accepted. After living in Atlanta for a few short months; Ryan proposed in Tybee Island, GA on top of the Lighthouse.
They were engaged for a little over a year while they planned their wedding across the country in Newport Beach CA. Ryan and Kelsey married at Crystal Cove and had their reception at Harborside Grand Ballroom in the Balboa Pavilion on September 6, 2014.
Fabulous photos by Lin & Jirsa Photography Amazing Flowers by Maribel at the Blooming Branch Scrumptious Cake & Cupcakes by Frostings Cupcakes in Lake Forest, CA DJ services courtesy of Vive Entertainment
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