High school romance never faded for Cece Kovalcheck and Frankie Clark, both 27. What started with Frankie’s “lame” pickup line on the first day of ninth grade at USDHS (“Uni”) and a first date at California Pizza Kitchen junior year, developed into a powerful long-distance relationship in college. After sharing post-grad life in NYC, they returned to San Diego three years later, where Frankie got down on one knee during a Seaport Village sunset. Their wedding celebration included a mariachi band and 250 guests chanting “Cecilia” by Simon & Garfunkel, as an ode to the bride.

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COORDINATION: Diana Romero and Shauna Casale
PHOTOGRAPHY: 8twenty8 Studios
VIDEOGRAPHY: Wilbur Studios
CEREMONY: Founders Chapel 
RECEPTION: Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park
FLORALS: DIY flowers designed by the bride and Susan Morrison; wedding party flowers by Flowers by Erin
CATERING: Curiocity Catering 
BAKERY: Grove Pastry Shop 
MUSIC: Republic of Music; Mariachi La Barca
DRESS: Karen Thomas
HAIR AND MAKEUP: Gwendolyn Sneed; Katie Davis Makeup 
BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Lela Rose 
INVITATIONS: Paper Source 
RENTALS: Raphael’s Party Rentals; Pacific Event Productions