Ed and Carlos' Favorites
Flowers Annette Gomez
Annette Gomez has been in the floral business since she was 15 years old and it is this job that led her to meet her husband, a flower grower. Needless to say, she is passionate about what she does and enjoys learning about the bride and groom’s personality, history and lifestyle to portray the essence of the couple through her arrangements. For Ed and Carlos’ wedding, Annette melded nature with glam, marrying hanging crystals with small trees of protruding branches. While every bride and groom desires uniqueness for their wedding, Annette advises those in the initial stages of planning to think about the feeling they want to portray rather than going into specifics. Instead of re-creating a look that already exists, couples who follow this approach are sure to get a much more personalized wedding. 760.632.1330, flowersannettegomez.com.
Cake
Celebrating their eighth wedding season in San Diego, Jennifer Duncan, Christina Strickland and Kimberly Gafter are sought after for their unique, fresh creations. Cake is the preferred vendor for the US Grant Hotel, The Grand Del Mar, Hotel del Coronado and several other properties, and news of their work is spreading fast. They recently received an unexpected referral from Charm City Cakes, the bakery featured on the Food Network’s Ace of Cakes. They have also provided delicacies for Mainly Mozart and several members of the San Diego Chargers and Padres.
Kimberly advises brides and grooms to select a cake company that does everything from scratch and never freezes any of its products. “It’s really important,” she says, “to know how your cake is going to be prepared and when.” She also suggests that couples determine whether they want their cake to be a showpiece or simply to flow into the synergy of the reception. 619.295.2253, fabcakes.com.
Wayne Foster Music and Wedding Design
Wayne Foster Music and Wedding Design is an event design and production company specializing in weddings and other celebrations. From deejays to bands, the company offers live, recorded and hybrid music from a vast array of genres, specializing in original recordings and recognizable tunes. The staff at Wayne Foster works directly with clients to determine the theme, tone and style of their event, followed by execution of each detail.
Jacqueline Foster, who selected live music for Ed and Carlos’ ceremony and reception, advises brides and grooms to be sure they’re working with experienced music professionals, as music is one of the most important factors of the reception. The most effective music, she says, is danceable and recognizable. She also emphasizes the use of appropriate tempo, as this dictates whether guests will head for the dance floor. 800.746.9326, waynefoster.com.
