It only took seeing a couple of images from a friend’s wedding on Raechel’s blog (remember her wedding?! awww yay!) to know that she has some uber cool pals! Apparently I guess correctly, cause Vanessa and Lee’s wedding ROCKED! Almost literally, since it took place at the Hard Rock Hotel (yuk yuk yuk)! Check out what they had to say…as well as how much fun they had!

Our wedding was at the Hard Rock Hotel in Downtown San Diego on our 10 year anniversary. We chose this location since we love downtown and the city lights and Lee is all about architecture and buildings. And, the location just looks so fun. The ceremony was on the rooftop and the reception in one of the ballrooms with a great view of the convention center and Gaslamp quarter.

Ceremony
Seating – Jam session
Entrance song – Cruisin’ by Smoky Robinson
Processional – Something by The Beatles
Unity Candle – Better Together by Jack Johnson
Recessional – Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
Cocktail Hour – Jam session including Baby, I love your way by Big Mountain

Reception
Bridal Party Introduction – The Who by Eminence Front
Bride & Groom Introduction – Crazy Train by Ozzie Osbourne
First Dance – I Love, You Love by John Legend mixed into dance routine mix including the songs:

Jam On It by
P.Y.T by Michael Jackson
Baby, Baby, Baby by TLC
No Diggity by Blackstreet
California by Tupac
This is How we do it by Montell Jordan
All for you by Janet Jackson
Oh my gosh by Usher

Dinner – Adele
Like A Star by Corinne Bailey Rae
Father/Daughter Dance – My Girl by The Temptations
Mother/Son Dance – What a Wonderful World by IZ
Wedding Party Song – I’m the S*** (remix) by DJ Class & Lil Jon
Money Dance – Turn Your Lights Down Low by Bob Marley and Lauren Hill

Your Guardian Angel by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Underneath It All by No Doubt
Amber by 311

Cake Cutting Song – Ghetto Ice Cream Man Song on youtube
Bouquet Toss – Milkshake by Kelis
Garter Removal Song – Nice and Slow by Usher
Garter Toss Song – Me So Horny by 2 Live Crew
Last Dance Song – Thank You by Boyz II Men

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Venue – Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Coordinator – Melanie Montoya, Something Blue Weddings
Photographer – Chaz Cruz Photography
Florist – Kendra, Wholesale Flowers
DJ – Injoy Entertainment
Cake – Cupcakes Squared
Lounge Furniture – Plush Lounge Furniture
Hair and Makeup – July Chanthamart
Officiant – Reverend Holly Skinner
Ceremony Musician – Tini Grey
Dance routine – Erik Molina
Bride’s Dress – Enzoani from Isis Bridal Boutique
Bridal Flower piece and veil and Bridesmaids Flowerpiece – Lo Boheme
Groom and Groomsmen’s Suit – Express
Favors – Bundtinis from Nothing Bundt Cakes
Ceremony Canopy – made by Grandpa
Bridesmaid dresses – 3 made by grandma, others made by aunts
Signage – Allyn Flauta, Beautiful Beginnings