Day of LOVE

winner! Bride's Choice Awards 2012 (4th year in a row!)

2012-01-23T16:25:00.000-08:00

{Carlsbad,CA} – January 23, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Day of LOVE has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Wedding Planning!

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Day of LOVE was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.

Day of LOVE is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Day of LOVE for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”

We are happy to announce that Day of LOVE is one of the very best Wedding Planners within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/day-of-love-carlsbad/7ff05e33656bf34f.html.

To learn more about the Bride's Choice Awards™, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.

WeddingWire™, the nation's leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire is the only all-in-one marketing platform for businesses online and on-the-go. WeddingWire offers one simple solution to build a professional network, improve search visibility, manage social media and reach mobile consumers. Businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.com, ProjectWedding.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Brides.com and Weddingbee.com.

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vendors we LOVE- jk expressions

2011-10-24T17:21:00.000-07:00

There are SO many Vendors we LOVE in the San Diego wedding community, we thought we'd take some time to highlight a few. First up, Julia, an awesome caricature artist available for any occasion. LOVE!

Business name: JK Expressions, San Diego Caricature Artist

Date business was established: May 2010

Tell us a little about you & your company: I am professional caricature
artist specializing in wedding entertainment. I provide live
caricatures of the happy couples and guests during wedding receptions
or rehearsal dinners - this provides the guests and wedding party with
a unique commemorative of the event and entertains everyone as well. I
can also design customized wedding logos printed on each piece of
drawing paper so each caricature has the bride and groom’s own
“branding” on it. Live caricatures provide a great combination of
entertainment and personalized wedding favors and has proven to be a
big hit for couples looking for something truly unique.

How did you start into caricatures: I got my start doing caricatures working as an
artist at Legoland California. I branched into wedding caricatures
after being booked for a couple parties and realizing how much fun it
can add to any type of celebration. I enjoy doing caricatures at
weddings because the guests never expect it and it I love to play a
part in making a wedding really memorable.

What is one of your most memorable wedding moments: At one wedding
reception I drew three generations in one picture: the bride, her
mother and her grandmother. The grandmother had never gotten her
caricature done before and she absolutely loved it!

What are some other passions you have: I love books on philosophy and business, picking
the brains of other freelancers and entrepreneurs, margaritas, 30
Rock, and the idea of water sports - I don't actually play any water
sports but I love the idea of it. I enjoy learning new skills, right
now I'm teaching myself search engine optimization and finding it to
be a lot of fun.

What is one thing you can't live without: My crocs.

What was the last text message you sent: I told my sister "call me".

What is your favorite song to listen to right now: I start listening
to a lot of Nat King Cole when fall rolls around. All of his songs are
great, but his version of Nature Boy is my absolute favorite.

Favorite food or drink: The Oysters Rockefeller at Fish House Vera
Cruz in Carlsbad may just be my favorite food of all time - they are
insanely good.

Any final words of wisdom: If you're going to have a caricature artist draw
at your wedding, make sure that you're happy with their style. Some
caricature artists love to grossly exaggerate, and some people love
that, others hate it. If you want only a slightly exaggerated but
still flattering likeness, make sure to check the artist's samples to
ensure that that's the style they'll draw. At weddings, unless I'm
specifically asked to exaggerate, I like to keep the caricatures
flattering.

http://jkexpressions.com/

LIVE from Deanna & Allan's wedding!

2011-10-18T16:56:00.001-07:00

Teasers- anne & tyler! (Stone Brew Co)

2011-09-15T12:01:00.001-07:00

On September 4th, 2011 Anne & Tyler got hitched at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens (one of our "vendors we LOVE") in sunny Escondido, CA. The wedding was a worldly affair, the bride wore a red sari and henna on her hands, and the theme reflected all the places the couple has traveled within their lives. It was a blast! These are just a few of the photos from our assistant, Aaron. I'm sure there will be much more to come. (especially since I'm kind of in love with this whole wedding, and the bride) ;) Enjoy!

LIVE from Heather & Anthony's Wedding!

2011-08-07T17:40:00.000-07:00

More video testimonials up on the NEW Day of LOVE YouTube Channel from the wedding we coordinated (and did flowers for) this weekend (8/6/11). Thanks Lydia (Mother of the Bride) and Heather (Bride) for the LOVE! It was one rockin' wedding! ;)

breck & joe: vintage pop

2011-08-04T23:54:00.000-07:00

July 16th 2011 was a wonderful Saturday in downtown San Diego. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, the Padres fans were cheering, and Breck & Joe tied the knot at the Hilton Bayfront. This wedding was anything but ordinary; from the bride's choice to assign an accent color to each bridesmaid and groomsman, to the very non-traditional "cocktail reception" fully stocked with signature drinks, food stations, a dessert bar, lounge furniture and one amazing piano man!

Breck knew from the moment she said yes that she wanted something completely different for her big day. Her dress was found online within weeks of her engagement on sale at BCBG, the bridal party's accent colors were chosen to really bring a pop to the black dresses and shirts, Breck & Joe's boston terrier (Gary) was roped into a ring bearer's outfit, and the hunt began to track down one amazing piano man Breck had seen in a restaurant.

A year later her dream became a reality as she married the man she loved in a small intimate outdoor ceremony in the Hitlon's lawn, Padres fans cheering the whole way through. The cocktail reception was a hit with guests, giving them the ability to move around snacking, drinking and mingling the night away. The Piano Man, John Foltz, was an absolute amazing addition to the evening. Setting the perfect tone and making the guests swoon over hit after classic hit.

The entire team of vendors was nothing short of perfect. From the stunning images Resolusean captured, to the bright fun flowers by BRANCHES... a floral studio, to the full year that Day of LOVE spent planning this day with Breck. It truly is a day no one will forget: for it's uniqueness, it's beauty, and most of all it's good old fashioned fun!

Wedding Planner: Day of LOVE, Jen Haase

Florist: BRANCHES... a floral studio

Photographer: Resolusean Photography

Piano Man: John Foltz

Hair: Nicomi Morris

Make-up: Xochitl

Lounge Rentals: Lounge Appeal

LIVE from Brittani & Jon's wedding!

2011-08-04T22:40:00.000-07:00

A BIG thanks to our first couple to give a live testimonial for our new YouTube channel! Thanks Brittani and Jon for spreading the LOVE! Aren't they adorable??? ;)

Teasers: Breck & Joe

2011-07-23T13:33:00.000-07:00

Last weekend (7/16/11), we had the honor of working with an amazing team of vendors for one awesome wedding. Breck and Joe are perfect together and their wedding was nothing short of reflecting just that. While owner Jen Haase has been helping Breck plan her wedding for a year now, she also was a bridesmaid (being one of Breck's friends from high school). Our sister-company, BRANCHES... a floral studio did the flowers (triple duty for Jen) and we got to work the the always amazing Resolusean Photography.... These pics can show you why Sean is just so amazing! Can't wait to see the rest, and to be able to blog about the day and all the wonderful vendors we got to work with! Breck, you're one beautiful bride! :)

Help us become #1 on the A-list!!!

2011-07-23T00:39:00.001-07:00

Every year Channel 10's A-list lets real, everyday people, vote for their favorite vendors in San Diego. We always compete in the "Best Wedding Planner" category. We've come in the top 20 or 10 each year out of around 150 fellow wedding planners, but we'd REALLY like to take home the gold and the #1 spot this year! So head on over and give us a quick vote, it would mean so much to us if we win! Spread the word, tell everyone you know to Vote for Day of LOVE!!!

Sister-company, BRANCHES... a floral studio, is also competing this year too in the "Best Flowers" category. So vote for BRANCHES too!

Let's take the A-list and show em what we're made of (winners!)!!!! :)

Day of LOVE is now WeddingWire Rated for 2011

2011-07-20T17:37:00.000-07:00

Carlsbad, CA- July 6th, 2011 - WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that Day of LOVE is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for Wedding Planners in San Diego, CA. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.

Day of LOVE has 15 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.

"We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. "Day of LOVE has made a commitment to capturing their clients experiences on the nation's leading wedding review site."

As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides Day of LOVE with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for Day of LOVE on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.

For more information, please visit Day of LOVE on WeddingWire at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/day-of-love-carlsbad/7ff05e33656bf34f.html .

For more information on WeddingWire Rated 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.

WeddingWire, the nation's leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including ProjectWedding.com, MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Weddingbee.com, and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).

Hello Blog!

2011-04-13T16:20:00.000-07:00

So it's been almost a year since I've posted a blog piece. Whoops! Sorry all. I'm not really good at this blogging thing. My main reason (read: excuse) I use for not blogging is I'm always waiting for professional photos from the photographers I work with at weddings to be able to post on here. Well, I think I'll just scratch that and blog whenever. To start I'd like to introduce some postings titled: "Did you know...." This will be dedicated to little tidbits of interesting wedding information. So without further ado.

Did you know....

that the reason a bride and groom aren't supposed to see each other before the wedding dates back to the days where marriages were arranged? It was bad luck to see the bride since it could result in negative feelings from the groom and the wedding being canceled. Still want to keep that tradition ladies?

In today's busy wedding days filled with touches that show off the bride and groom's personality it's more common to stage a photography "reveal" well before the ceremony starts. While it captures the first time you look at each other all done up in an intimate and beautiful way, it also gives the bride and groom a little quite time together on the biggest day of their lives. It can calm nerves and give each of them a chance to truly enjoy the day's emotions with each other before the "craziness" ensues.

A Tax Day I'll Never Forget

2010-06-20T23:43:00.000-07:00

On Thursday April 15th 2010 Sommer and Jake said "I do" and it was cause for much celebration from family, friends, and most of all me! We jumped through many hoops throughout the year while planning this wedding. Picking the perfect venue (out of the 13 we went to, they loved them all) and getting everyone to agree on, well, anything in a timely manner. Then there was the time they decided to drop all their San Diego plans and re-plan a much smaller scale wedding in Colorado, only to come back to SD.

The venue we chose was simply perfect. A blend of all the elements Sommer and Jake were looking for: tropical but not at the beach, lots of vegetation, and a lounge, downtown San Diego rooftop feel. Very different elements to put together! One site came to mind, the perfect place: The W Hotel's BEACH bar. Outside on the second story of this wonderful hotel holds a small bar covered in sand, lots of lounge furniture, and it is surrounded by the big city buildings. It was love at first site, and after meeting Jarrod (the W's amazing events manager) there was no question: this was it!

So fast forward through months and months of planning to end us at the biggest hoop of all; and it came 3 days before the wedding. What was supposed to be the final relaxing days leading up to the wedding turned into a frantic panic that no one could have foreseen. On Monday at 10am I received a call from our wonderful Jarrod at the W "Have you seen the news yet today?". "No" was my only response....silence.... (me starting to sweat).... "BEACH suffered a very bad fire last night, we won't be able to host Sommer and Jake's wedding there Thursday. We need a new plan. Call Sommer." Panic is running through my veins. I now have to call my bride, my friend, 3 days before her wedding and inform her she has no venue, on her last day of work before her vacation begins no less. I make the call, she's clearly upset. Game plan, wait for Sommer to get home from work, pick her up and drive as fast as possible to W to come up with new options.

We make it to the W in record time. We look at many alternate sites. I thank god for my blackberry about a million times that day, vendors are emailing me new site suggestions, offering their hands in any assistance they can, brides and friends are emailing me about hearing the news, it was a crazy time. The sites are a no go, not what Sommer and Jake are looking for. Once back at the W we go to see their indoor room; very swanky, very hip, and not at all a relaxed beach theme. Sommer starts to say no and I stop her. I begin to rattle off the top of my head how this room could work; tropical chic! I pitch them new floral arrangements, (thank god I was doing the flowers too) new setting, new themes, and YES this can work! They agree and we're back on track! A few days later we're ready to rock this wedding!

The day was perfect! The room looked amazing! The flowers were so cute thanks to our sister company, BRANCHES. The bride and groom were so happy, no one would have ever been able to tell what they went through that final week. The W's staff was phenomenal, on par with Disney's I'd say, by far the best staff I've ever had the chance to work with. Sean from Resolusean Photography captured everything in the most perfect way; I still can't stop looking at the images. Our pastor, Pastor Kreig, customized a ceremony just for Sommer and Jake, and even incorporated all their interests into it. My favorite line was regarding putting in effort every day into your relationships, he said "the grass is not greener on the other side. It's greener where it gets the most water." After the ceremony guests spent the evening eating and drinking the night away. There was lots of dancing with music by Positive Energy Productions, and the groom even did the splits! At the end of the night all the guests had the same thing to say, "Best wedding ever!" The next day a friend overhears the bride say "It was the happiest day of my life". Go team! We did it! That is the ultimate compliment right there!

Looking back now I can smile, and know with all certainty I can do anything!

Congratulations Aguilars!!!!

2009-12-27T02:10:00.001-08:00

On December 16th 2009, after 32 intense hours of labor, our "Day of" LOVE team member Emily Aguilar had a healthy baby boy! Brock Diego Aguilar was welcomed into this world at 7:19am, weighing in at 7lbs 13 ounces and measuring 19 inches in length. We could not be more excited to welcome the first baby into our "Day of" LOVE family! Mommy and baby are at home resting comfortably, and even had time to snap a quick picture for a last-minute Christmas card when Brock was only a few days old! Proud papa, Ricardo, was by Emily's side every step of the way and is well on his way to making "dad of the year" :) We give the Aguilar family all our love and support in this new adventure, and can't wait to meet our new little man of the hour! Hopefully everyone is getting some sleep! Welcome Brock!!!

brandy & fred: modern comfort

2009-12-27T01:06:00.000-08:00

On a beautiful day this past September 2009, Brandy and Fred tied the knot with their close friends and family at a private residence in Oceanside, CA. The modern style incorporated into this house fit perfectly with Brandy's interior design flare for creativity! The photographers, Josh and Michelle from mi belle photographers, were amazing to work with and shot some of the best pictures I've ever seen! We can not thank them enough for making the trip down to Oceanside and shooting this wedding, especially with Michelle being very pregnant at the time. :) The ceremony was short but oh so sweet, with Pastor Mike's calming and soothing voice guiding the way through their simple ceremony explaining all about this wonderful day, while the bride and groom stood under a beautiful home-made (by one of Fred's friends) arch decorated in elegant calla lilies. After the ceremony guests gathered around the pool to grab a drink and snack on some apps, while the bride and groom took some time to sneak off for a quick photo shoot, even hopping on a vespa for some adorable pictures! After a few drinks everyone retired to the back yard for a dinner under the stars, catered by the delicious and nutritious Naked Cafe. The dancing (with music by Hit it Music) and drinks continued well into the evening, with a quick break for cupcakes from the yummy bakers at BabyCakes to round out the night. Since this was the second wedding in the past year "Day of" LOVE has provided for the Bevilacqua family, we had also been a part of Brandy's brother Matt's wedding to Tiffany last year at La Costa Resort, we felt like part of the family all night sharing another fantastic event with some wonderful people. After the bride and groom said their good-byes and almost all the guests left, it was time for the final clean-up and to say good bye to the lovely house that hosted this amazing event. Until next time Bevilacquas....

Zoom Zoom!

2009-11-29T16:11:00.000-08:00

Jen's car has recently been decked out in "Day of" LOVE gear thanks to the guys at HTS Sign Shop in San Marcos, CA. You can't miss it! So if you see this little RAV driving down the road make sure you honk a hello! :) Beep Beep!

2009 Bride's Choice Awards

2009-11-24T21:37:00.000-08:00

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced that Day of LOVE has won the 2009 Bride’s Choice Awards™!

In its inaugural year, the Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and honors vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. This year’s recipients represent the top three percent of WeddingWire’s vendor community, which includes over 100,000 wedding vendors from across the US. That means Day of LOVE is one of the very best Wedding Planner.

Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride’s Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews.

“We are excited to launch this annual award program to honor high-performing vendors based solely on the experiences of our WeddingWire community,” according to Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “This year’s recipients have set the bar high, exhibiting excellent service and expertise in the wedding industry.”

Day of LOVE would like to thank our past clients for speaking on our behalf and helping us win the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award!

Congratulations Stephanie!

2009-09-19T07:48:00.000-07:00

Our very own Stephanie Morgan, wedding assistant, is a newlywed! We loved being a part of the wedding of her dreams! Yay! Look for her pictures to be posted soon!

Welcome Breanne

2009-05-01T07:55:00.000-07:00

We'd like to introduce everyone to the newest member of the "Day of" LOVE team, Breanne Tcheng. Breanne is our new intern, currently attending UCSD and graduating in 2010. She's passionate about event coordinating and will be a great addition to our team. We can't wait to start working with Breanne and showing her just how much fun our job really is.

TV here we come!

2008-12-28T07:43:00.000-08:00

Jen loves to assist others in the wedding industry whenever possible, even other coordinators! That was just the case on March 29th, 2008. Jen was assisting Melissa Barrad from “I do…Weddings” on a very special event. Melissa was chosen to be filmed on a reality show for the women’s entertainment channel. So look for Melissa and Jen, working to rapidly turn a ceremony site into a reception site in one hour! Slated to air: Dec. 28, 2008 on WEtv.

http://www.dayof-love.com/WeddingCentral1.html

Jen joins NPWA

2008-09-01T07:38:00.000-07:00

Jen Haase was requested to join the NPWA, National Association of Professional Women this year. Jen’s so excited to be a part of this prestigious association and can’t wait to meet other professional women to network with.

If you’re interested in more on the NPWA please visit their website at: www.napw.com

Partners are a beautiful thing

2008-06-01T07:42:00.000-07:00

As “Day of” LOVE continues to grow we thought it was high time to add on a Junior Partner, and we found one! Our very own Emily Aguilar, lead wedding assistant, will be joining our team as a partner. She will bring valuable assets to the company and of course her charming personality! We can’t wait for Emily to begin growing with us!

Congratulations Aaron!

2008-05-29T07:35:00.000-07:00

Our awesome assistant (and Jennifer’s brother) Aaron Haase graduated from Orange Glen High School on May 29th, 2008! We wish him the best of luck and hope that he continues to work with the “Day of” LOVE crew for many more wedding seasons. Look for him as a rising star in photography and video too!