Natural Charms takes part in Mass Military Wedding of 21 Couples on May 22nd, 2011



Natural Charms was first approached by Stacey Gitten of Hitching Post Public Relations  and Toni Johnson Purry of PCG Purry Communications Group to design ceremony florals for the 21 Military Couples selected by The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa and K-Earth 101.  It was explained that I would be working alongside many other fabulous vendors in order to make this massive wedding come together in harmony for the selected Military Couples with the most touching stories.   I was very honored that I was considered for such a special event in appreciation of our Military ... and without hesitation excited to jump on board!  I realized I would be working with some very familiar upscale vendors and some new ones like "More Than Just Weddings" event planning and Lucy Manalo of Manalo Empire Photography, who took the detailed photos directly below.
  


Early Morning Set Up
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 Aisle Pews & Floral Details
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Natural Charms setting up Alter with help John Goolsby Videogrpahy  http://www.godfatherfilms.com/
Photography by http://www.manaloempire.com/

The morning was overcast but by 1:30ish, the sky was clear and blue ... turning out to be a gorgeous day to marry by the sea in such grand resort location.  Over the many years of designing, one thing that I've learned is to take specific colors, concepts and get as creative as possible within one's means (budget) ... and many times it's not about how big but it's about the details.

Photography by Lucy Manalo  http://www.manaloempire.com/

K-EARTH 101- Gary Bryan (L)



 Natural Charms floral design's philosophy is "Be Inspired" and inspired I was designing florals late night to the early morning moment arriving and finally watching the faces of the 21 brides coming together in excitement with their marines and navy officers in "I Do".  Just to be in their presence was an overwhelming humbleness and joy... understanding these men  fought for our country and dedicated their lives to protecting the freedom we live and breath each day.  I had a brief moment to myself before all the guests arrived where I was staring out in the ocean and inhaled how lucky I am to be here with my oldest son witnessing first hand what the meaning of giving truly is from the heart.  Every vendor ... from the hotel, radio station, publicists, event planners, photographers, videographers, bakeries, rental companies, floral designers, etc. to the minister ... so wanted to be there and put their "best game on" as we were all working together doing our own part to show our appreciation for their dedication and services to our country.  Beautiful photography directly below  by Molly Ann of Luminaire Images capturing Military Bride and Groom and floral designs.

http://www.luminaireimages.com/blog/mass-military-wedding-with-k-earth-101/

What I take away from this experience is a lesson in life ... that anything worth having is worth fighting for and it comes with hard work, dedication and the biggest reward!  CHEERS TO OUR MILITARY!!!!!