Mr. & Mrs. Matt & Katrina Jackson Wedding, July 23, 2011



It was a beautiful day for a Wedding at the San Diego Botanic Gardens in Encinitas, CA.  I was referred to Matt & Katrina by their photographer, Jennie Edwards with Guided By Imagination Photography.  Jennie & I have worked together in the past and I was looking forward to working with her on this wedding also.


Matt & Katrina Jackson with George James


 The ceremony was in the Walled Garden.  Matt & Katrina went non-traditional with their ceremony music.  The Wedding Party walked in to "Marry Me" by Train, Katrina & her Dad walked in to "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, & the recessional was "Marry You" by Bruno Mars...some really neat song choices.

As Matt & Katrina took pictures with family at the Walled Garden, their guests where invited to explore the gardens themselves and then head to the reception location.  Matt & Katrina chose to have classic rock / current hits played for the cocktail hour and dinner music.  Their guests were treated to lucious appetizers by Chef Lance E. Roll of The Flavor Chef.  There were chopsticks on a table with their guests name and table name for them to sit at.  Their tables were named after lyrics from their first dance selection, "The Way I Am" by Ingrid Michaelson.


Katrina's Dad, Bob, did his own vocals / guitar recording of "Grow Old With Me" by Adam Sandler to be played for the Cake Cutting.  We had a lot of FUN dancing all night long with other activities mixed in, Bouquet & Garter Toss, Words Of Wisdom Dance, Centerpiece Raffles & The Shoe Game.  A Photo Booth was set up with props for their guests to take pictures.

Katrina was her own Wedding Planner and did the most amazing job I have ever seen.  She is looking to have a career change and working on certification to be a Bridal Consultant / Wedding Planner and I know will be in demand in the future.  I welcome the opportunity to work with her again in the very near future for her clients.

 Thank you so much, Matt & Katrina, for your friendship and for allowing me to be a part of your Wedding Celebration.  Wishing you both the best for years to come.



Jennie Edwards & George James