Serendipity

This morning I went over to the coast to meet up with a potential bride and groom in Half Moon Bay. It was one of those glorious mornings on the coast- the temperature was perfect, skies blue, no wind, and not a cloud in sight. As I spoke with this couple, it was so lovely to see the way they looked at each other, their adoration for each other was so apparent. I love seeing that, just another reason I so love what I do- I get to see people when they are so in love, full of hope, brimming with excitement about their future together. It reminds me how fortunate I am to have found that with Jesse.

The lovely couple I met with booked me on the spot. (Yay!) Their reception will be held at the Oceano Hotel and Spa. I hadn't heard of this venue, so when we were done meeting, I headed up to the Oceano to check it out. It is amazingly gorgeous. While it has only been open a year, I can see that this will be a hugely popular place to get married. Located near Pillar Pointe Harbor, it has shops and restaurants steps away. The wedding garden is quite picturesque and the venue has several options for ceremonies and reception locals including tenting the lawn.

Don't you love it?


After checking out the Oceano, I walked to the Harbor Shops next door. This is a small mall with only about 5 shops open now, but they are working furiously to open the other shops as well. The ceilings of this small mall are glass, so you can imagine the light inside is wonderful. I came across a store called Savvy Skirts. I met Sheri Olson, one of the owners and she is a delight! She and a girlfriend started this store as a way to honor their late friend who had died suddenly of Lymphoma. In their friend's name, they donate part of their profits to the Lukemia and Lymphoma Society. I could have spent a lot of money in there, but managed to restrain myself and just get a couple little things- but I'll be back! This is a great spot to get gifts for the women in your life- girlfriends, new moms, bridemaids, brides, even flower girls. Sheri does invitations there as well, and can help you come up with custom touches for your day. She is so friendly with a bright personality. Sheri, I loved stumbling upon your store today!