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CBS Logo Events by Cori is thrilled to be featured in the CBS Los Angeles Best Spring 2013 Wedding Shows in SoCal for our Bridal Show we are producing at Mission Viejo Country Club on March 17th from 11 AM to 3 PM. Appetizers, champagne and raffles. Hope to see you there!

 

FREE ADMISSION & PARKING

MUST RSVP at my website at www.eventsbycori.com and receive 2 Raffle Tickets at the door!

 

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What a way to welcome in the New Year! Events by Cori was nominated and chosen by The Wedding Wire for the Bride’s Choice Award. I am honored and so thankful for the brides, families and outstanding professionals I work with!

Thank you Wedding Wire!

I am very excited for 2013 and hope that 2013 is your best year yet!

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These special cookies were made for Events by Cori by Pastry Chef – Mandana Farshi at Frostings in Lake Forest.  As you can see these beauties could be a beautiful addition for so many occasions, weddings, anniversaries and celebrations of all kinds.  We so appreciated handing these out at our event.

You can visit Frostings by CLICKING HERE and please feel free to contact us if we can assist you in anyway for your wedding or special event!

 Phone: 949.322.1091  ●  Email: cori@eventsbycori.com ●  Web Events by Cori

 

Casa Romantica in San Clemente was the perfect location for Megan & Brian’s Wedding!  Megan grew up in San Clemente and Brian really wanted their photos to include the beautiful, near by beach. You will notice how fitting it is with the vintage ocean theme, starfish, sand dollars and a meaningful walk on the beach to remember.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                              

 

A family friend performed the ceremony for the Wedding followed by heartfelt speeches by the Fathers of the couple that will be cherished moments when Megan & Brian look back on their special day.

Megan & Brian chose a Vintage Ocean Theme for their Wedding and with the help of the Flower Company of San Clemente and the stunning creativity of Megan and her Mother with the beautiful candy table, stained glass and sand dollars guest placeholders to add all the right touches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                               

Photographer, Kate Noelle did a beautiful job capturing the magic and beauty of the day as well as the couple wish to be photographed at the beach…… they even made it back on time for the Grand Entrance in front of all their loved ones.

 

 

That’s me, with the bride and groom above and it was such a pleasure to plan and coordinate Megan & Brian’s Wedding with special help from these amazing and talented vendors whose special touches made this day romantic and magical!

 

Venue:          Casa Romantica                                        www.casaromantica.org

Catering:     Iva Lee’s Catering                                      www.ivalees.com

DJ:                  Essential Mobile Music                           www.djtodd@emobilemusic.com

Floral:           Flower Company of San Clemente      www.flowercompanyofsc.com

Invitations: Li’K Designs                                              www.li-kcustominvitations.com

Photographer: Kate Noelle                                          www.katenoelle.com

When it comes to planning one of the most important days of your lives, please call us to see how we can create a day you will remember with access to the most spectacular and stunning venues and professional and talented vendors.  Call us for a consultation today.

Megan & Brian’s Wedding will be featured in “Real Weddings” in the January 2012 Orange County Bride Magazine!

Phone: 949.322.1091  ●  Email: cori@eventsbycori.com ●  Web Events by Cori

 

Alisha & John met and fell in love at work and are blending families and celebrating their special day with unique touches at the beautiful Dove Canyon Country Club with their children, family and friends.

 

                                                                                                                              

                 A little pre-wedding  tid bit – Photos were taken at Rancho Capistrano before the wedding and the whole family did a sand ceremony performed by Reverend Brent.  It was  a touching, heartfelt, personal ceremony filled with laughter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                 

Family, friends and the kids were so excited for this day and it showed in the smiles on everyone’s faces…

                                                                                                                   

Everyone participated in making this day special, John’s Mother did the calligraphy for the guests names in the decorative black frames.

Kendra the photographer,  created a photo booth  with this stunning backdrop and chandelier, there were instant photos and they were placed in the album signed by the guests with well wishes.

Another Wedding Secret… The food at Dove Canyon was to die for, but as a late night snack Alisha & John arranged for a Fatburger truck to arrive at 10:00 PM to keep the party going all night!

Another happy couple, who headed off to Hawaii for the honeymoon after their fabulous Wedding and FUN reception. The day would not be complete without mentioning all the special vendors that helped make this day meaningful and memorable for Alisha & John and their family and friends.

Venue:       Dove Canyon Country Club                             www.dovecanyonclub.com

Florals:      French Buckets                                                   www.frenchbuckets.com

Invitations: Li-K Custom Invitations                               www.Li-KCustomInvitations.com

Cake:        It’s All About the Cake                                        www.itsallaboutthecake.com

Officiant:    Reverend Brent Edwards                               www.reverendbrent.com

Harpist:     Strings by Reiko                                                 www.stringsbyreiko.com

Photographer: Kendra Weddings Photography           www.kendraweddings.com

Alisha & John’s Wedding will be featured in “Real Weddings” in the January 2012 Orange County Bride Magazine!

It was a pleasure to help Alisha and John coordinate and plan their special day, and if you would like to know more about Events by Cori and planning your Wedding Day, please contact us for a consultation…

Phone: 949.322.1091  ●  Email: cori@eventsbycori.com ●  Web Events by Cori

Live, work, play and be MARRIED in Los Angeles at the beautiful Cafe Pinot.  Sook and Sang chose this lovely location to have an intimate and private ceremony with their closest friends and family members.  This is their community, where they live and work and it seemed only complete that they hold hands and say “I DO” here.

Planning weddings at Cafe Pinot has been such a pleasure over the years, and this was no different! With special touches that are as unique as the couple that make every wedding one to remember…. from their special guest, their dog to the cultural and family traditions that reflect the love and years ahead to be cherished and shared.

This day would not be complete without mentioning the amazing vendors who brought their own talents:

Venue: Cafe Pinot Los Angeles
Flowers: Brown Paper Design
Photographer: Christine Farah
Bridal Headpiece: Twigs n Honey

 

Sook & Sang found every opportunity to hold hands throughout the day and the real reward is the years they will hold hands from this day forward!   Events by Cori is the helping hand for brides and grooms and creating their unforgettable day.  Please contact us to schedule a consultation…

Phone: 949.322.1091  ●  Email: cori@eventsbycori.com ●  Web Events by Cori

 

Katie & Ernie at the Montage, Laguna Beach, July 2011

{Real Weddings} Down to Every Detail with Events by Cori…
When I first met Katie and Ernie, it was truly by chance.  Katie and I met at a bridal show, and like many brides she was thinking about the day her and Ernie would say their “I do’s”!  Thoughts were dancing through her head “A Stunning Location, Elegant Flowers, Simple Colors, Chic, Sweet, Intimate” … details… details and realized “we could probably use some help”.
A beautiful bride without a location? Date? Or plan to make her wedding dreams come true…

That is how Katie and I met, and their beautiful and unforgettable wedding day started to unfold.  Shortly after, I met Ernie, full of energy, ideas and affection for Katie, truly wanting her to have every wish fulfilled for their special day.  Inspired by this loving couple, I went into action knowing their wishes, price range and special touches to get this celebration & party started!

LOCATION… LOCATION… LOCATION

So many to choose from, but only one that captures your heart and ends the search.  One day, driving up the coast they happen upon the Montage in Laguna Beach, they step inside and fall in love.  This is one of the most stunning beachfront wedding locations in Orange County… casual elegance, perfect for the bride and groom to be!

Stunning isn't it? Wait until you see the Bride & Groom!

Speaking of the Bride… beautiful details for her and her wedding day.
Photography by KendraWeddings.com

 

Photography by KendraWeddings.com

Photography by KendraWeddings.comPhotography by KendraWeddings.com

Katie.. the sweet and stunning bride photographed by Kendra, her amazing photographer {and one of my personal favorite’s and top recommendations} Her happiness captured just moments before the ceremony, and before we knew it, it was time to walk down the aisle.  Katie did not hesitate, “Oh, it’s time? Well then, lets go!”  She was so calm………
Ernie, on the other hand, was like a kid the night before Santa Claus comes to town.  Excited, and ready to start his life with Katie as his wife.  Then,  he saw his Bride, his happy feet turned to mush, and they had one of the most romantic ceremonies that they will set the tone for a long and happy life together.
Photography by KendraWeddings.com

Photography by KendraWeddings.com

Talk about making a splash!  Katie & Ernie have many ahead of them.  Yes, what looks like what is about to happen above, actually happens. The wave crept up on all of us, and flooded the brides gown in sea water! These become the fun, memorable moments and stories… believe it or not!  While we had a moment in wet, sandy wedding dress, the brides lace organza quickly recovered. We shook the sand out, drove fast in a golf cart to let it air dry, and before you could say ” Welcome Mr & Mrs…”, she was dancing her first dance and no one was the wiser.

Photography by KendraWeddings.com

While the bride and groom had a beautiful, sunset, wedding ceremony, that was the end of their traditions. No bouquet tosses in this wedding. Following dinner on the lawn overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the guests were guided to a indoor/outdoor lounge complete with white leather couches, colorfully lit cubes, and dance music.  Peter Leal, the assistant photographer for Kendra Weddings arranged guests in cool, sexy poses to complete a chic, beautiful, wedding.  Perfect for a  beautiful, cool couple in love.

Photography by KendraWeddings.com

Last but least, Katie and I share a moment, a laugh and the real wedding day begins, with all the plans in place and fun for good measure as we have a lot to look forward to.  It was truly my pleasure to work with and be inspired by such a darling couple!

Events by Cori and Cori Sponagle make wedding wishes come true, what your wish?

Phone: 949.322.1091  ●  Email: cori@eventsbycori.com ●  Web Events by Cori

We were recently reminded of a fabulous wedding we did last year for Lisa & Larry  by the beautiful photos that were captured on their special day.   This summer wedding at Cafe Pinot in Los Angeles was set in a stunning location, and showcased the metropolitan skyline and the gardens at Cafe Pinot where the wedding took place.

 

It is the photos that live on long after the wedding and reception is over.  It is so important to the brides and grooms we work to capture the special moments, the family and friends, the location and all the memories.  They look for someone who is professional, great to work with and knows just how to save this day with a remarkable collection of photos.  Each one bringing back a moment and a memory.

Michael Segal was the photographer for this wedding and he is so wonderful to work with.  Events by Cori works with the best in the industry and we wanted to include  him here as he is professional, creative and his pictures speak for themselves as you can see in this wedding album below.  For Lisa & Larry’s Wedding he captured the personal moments, the wonderful details and brought in of some of LA’s well known landmarks like the Walt Disney Concert Hall as backdrops that compliment the landmark day!

You can view the complete wedding album by CLICKING HERE to see his work and the unique wedding ideas and planning by Events by Cori.

The images still take your breath away, the story told by a thoughtful and professionally produced video help you re-live this day often.  Steve Moses at Vantage Point captures the bride and grooms loves story and even if you don’t know this couple you can feel the love through their work… CLICK HERE to watch and you will see what we are talking about.

 

The vendors who made this wedding special include a team that Events by Cori highly recommends:

Floral Designer………… Dandelion Ranch 

Lanterns & Lighting….. Dyal Productions
Photographer…………… Michael Segal
Videographer…………… Vantage Point
Music ……………………… 123 DJ’s 

If you are looking for unique wedding resources or help with some creative planning, please feel free to contact us… we are happy to point you in the right direction or plan from “will you” to “I do”!

Phone: 949.322.1091  ●  Email: cori@eventsbycori.com ●  Web Events by Cori

Everyone knows the W Hotels are modern, chic and hip, but they can also be crazy romantic. Watch the link below and get ready to be inspired. A wedding at the W Hotel in Westwood is not only a sought after site, but it’s also very chic and sophisticated. What a way to start a life together. Jim Kennedy Photographers shot this amazing day and you can just tell this bride and groom aren’t only beautiful on the outside, but on the inside as well.

http://www.jimkennedyphotographers.com/movie/jsullivan/

Don’t you just want to get married here? Ask me how I can create your magical day at the W Hotel and have Jim take the photos that will be gracing your walls for a lifetime. You can see more of Jim Kennedy’s beautiful photography by visiting his site: http://jimkennedyphotographers.com/

Visit the W Westwood at http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=97518

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