May 31, 2008

Kristi and Jeff, Paso Robles, CA

Kristi and Jeff were married at the lovely High Ridge Manor.  Their wedding was intimate with about 65 guests in attendance.  Toasts went on for awhile, so many people had nice things to say about the couple.  As the sun set the dance floor started hopping!    Photography by Michael and Anna Costa.

As a destination bride and groom we met only a few times in person and relied on email and conference calls to plan this wedding.  I really can't say enough how important it is for a destination couple to hire a local wedding planner.  I attended many meetings on behalf of Kristi and Jeff.  When they came to town I had an entire weekend of meetings scheduled for them.  

May 30, 2008

Kristi and Jeff's Rehearsal Dinner



Kristi and Jeff were a destination bride and groom from Southern California.  Their wedding weekend included three events that all 70 guests were invited to.  The first of which was a dinner in the caves beneath Eberle Winery.  This is a very unique location and was the perfect Paso Robles experience for their out of town guests.  During cocktail hour solo guitarist Manny Mestas provided ambiance while guests mingled and sipped local wines.  Then the party moved below ground where a Chef Matthew had dinner waiting.  Photography by Michael and Anna Costa.