The Couple: Nancy and Nick Sears
Wedding Date: May 7, 2011
Photography by Jocelyn McGregor Photography
Tell us a little about you and your beloved: Nick’s point of view: Well, it just so happens that both of my brother’s mothers-in-law work with Nancy. Nancy’s work decided to have a Christmas party at the home of one of mothers-in-law. Seeing as they were doing that, my brother and his father-in-law asked if I wanted to go bowling with them. I arrived at the house and before I left I saw a great set of legs enter the house. When we returned from bowling, I was able to catch a few glimpses of Nancy and ended up asking my sister-in-law to see if they could get her number for me, and that’s how it all began.
Nancy’s point of view: I went to my co-worker’s house for a Christmas party. It was really entertaining until I saw my, now, brother-in-law, staring at me from across the room. It was a little uncomfortable for the fact that I thought he was my co-worker’s daughter’s husband, and also thought Nick was married as well. After he got a hold of my phone number and we started talking, I couldn’t tell which guy it was from the party. But when I saw him waiting outside of my work for our first date with a bouquet of flowers, I was glad — he was lean, tall, single and handsome. Then I said to myself, I am not gonna let him go! And the rest is history.
What was the most amazing part of your day? When we were holding hands at the altar!
What else would you like to share about your big day? Everyone really enjoyed the wedding and have said that it was a very relaxing and fun setting!
Ceremony & Reception Site: Carriage House Gardens
Photographer: Jocelyn McGregor Photography
Caterer: Taqueria Espinoza
Cake: Ettore’s
Flowers: My friend, Jennifer Lee
Favors: Innova Discs – Sam Ferrans (mini disc golf discs)
Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: Chosen by bridesmaid after given the color
Hair: Lily at Regis Salon
Invitations: Gina DeCosta
DJ/Entertainment/Band: DJ Jukey Jukes
Honeymoon location: We have yet to go, but are planning on Monterey/Carmel, Hearst Castle, Disneyland… coastal trip.
Any other of your weddingvendor(s) you’d like to call out? Bridesmaids’ Gifts: Etsy – Lisa Arney (handmade jewelery pouches), Betty Sears – (hand made crocheted rose pins). Groomsmen Gifts: DGA (Disc Golf Association) – Derek Kotval. Engagement Portrait Painting: Aman Smith. Decorations: La Mariposa Imports – Ray – papel picado. Cake Topper: Woodland Manufacturing – custom metal cake topper.
First Dance Song: “Better Together” by Jack Johnson
Any advice you’d give to our readers who are planning their weddings right now? Don’t stress! Everything will turn out just fine in the end! If you don’t want to take advice from anyone, don’t. Do it the way that will make you happy, not to make others happy! It’s your day, not anyone else’s. Don’t feel obligated to accommodate everyone’s opinions. In the end, they are there to be happy for you!
Anything that you would have done differently if you were given the chance? Invited more people had we had the financial ability to do so.
Photos courtesy of Jocelyn McGregor Photography.
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