Sparks flew when a co-worker set up USD grad Kristen Mikus with New York native Patrick Schlicht on a blind-date. Both worked as pharmaceutical sales reps when they first met. “I was nervous,” Kristen admitted, “so I cancelled the first date. A few weeks later I ran into one of Patrick’s co-workers in an office. Our friend talked to Patrick and told him to ask me out again… and the rest is history!”. We fell in love with the purple and gold details and amazing photography by Vallentyne Photography. Read our story about this couple and details on their wedding on exqusiteweddingsmagazine.com.

Get their style:

Ceremony location: St. Elizabeth Seton Church
Reception, catering, cake, and cupcakes: Park Hyatt Aviara
Event coordinator: Crown Weddings, Susanne Duffy
Florist: Organic Elements
Officiant: Father Donald Coleman
Gown: VaLena Valentina Couture, Chez Bride Moderne.
Jewelry and shoes: Nordstrom
Veil: Melissa Sweet
Makeup: Chanel, Linda Heinze. Hair: Belli Belli
Men’s attire: Macy’s
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Melissa Sweet
Ceremony music: Caprice Strings
Reception entertainment: Tijuana Dogs
Invitations and paper elements: Papercut Invites
Favors: Godiva
Linens: Wildflower Linens
Rentals: Platinum Party Rentals
Lighting: PSAV Presentation Services
Gold dance floor: Platinum Pro
Foliage: Creative Plant Rentals
Photography: Vallentyne Photography
Videography: Taylor Films
Transportation: La Costa Limousine