Our Pigeon Inspired Wedding.

It wasn't a 'love at first sight' kind of story you would find in a fairytale book, but it most surely is now. Seeing the groom watch his bride walk down the aisle was nothing less than pure, sweet love. Somewhat like the pigeons. Now we all know pigeons to be a bit boring, messy and certainly not beautiful. But something very beautiful and honorable about a pigeon that most of us do not know, is that they mate for life.

Wiki Answers.com "Birds known to form long-term pair bonds that may last a lifetime include swans, geese, most hawks, eagles and falcons, most parrots, albatrosses, ravens, pigeons and doves, and more..."

And, while the couple was thousands of miles apart, it was pigeons that reminded them of each others love. Therefore, we decided what better a symbol, unique to them as a couple, than two sweet pigeons. Vintage, midnight blue pigeons of course.

Thank you to Sean from Sean Walker Photography for capturing this awesome photo and Posh Paperie for creating once again, a masterpiece that is unique to our couple.

More details from this wedding to follow!

Love,
Ashlyn + Heather
C&C

Real Wedding: Kate + Kris Evans!

Kate and Kris were married in beautiful Point Loma, Ca. The wedding was nothing less of elegant and timeless - quite like where the darling couple both met. Kris was born and raised in England and met Kate while she was in school studying abroad. The two fell in love and haven't been apart since! The reception was held at the San Diego Yacht Club, which was the perfect location for the elegant black and white affair. My favorite detail was the piper that escorted the newlyweds and family into the reception! Creative touch! Kate + Kris, we thank you so much for allowing us to participate in your day! We wish you two the best of luck!

A few details from the day...

Thank you photographer John Riedy for these stunning photographs! You rock!

Ceremony: Point Loma Presbyterian Church

Reception: San Diego Yacht Club

Photographer: John Riedy

Flowers: DIY by MOB's wonderful friends!

Cake: European Cake Gallery

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Love,
Ashlyn+Heather
C&C

Doing what we do best...

Workin' it at the Ledsam/Evans Wedding this past weekend! Thanks to all of our fabulous vendors, particularly photographer, John Riedy. More details to come on this elegant San Diego Yacht Club wedding....

Lisa + Derren {Style Me Pretty}

Carter and Cook was featured today on the oh so fab wedding blog, Style Me Pretty! Our wonderful c&c couple, Lisa and Derren were married on a beautiful sunny afternoon, May 2, 2009 at Point Loma Nazarene University. The wedding was gorgeous. It is incredible the amount of extremely talented and creative couples that we have the privilege of working with. Lisa was an ultimate DIY bride, and the wedding was not only fabulous, but sunny despite the forecasted rain! Here are a few details of the lovely wedding.

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Thank you to fabulous wedding photos Randy and Erin from He and She Photography, we got some great shots from this special wedding last Saturday! To see more awesome photos, view their blog here.

Lisa and Derren, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day!

Invitations: Posh Paperie

Location/Caterer: Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego - CA

Photographers: Micah Dahlberg Photography

Flowers: DIY! Fresh cut flowers in mason jars - within a bird cage :)

Bakery: Sprinkles Cupcakes

Love,

Ashlyn +Heather

C&C

Wedding Season...here we come!!

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Emily + Sean, Santa Barbara, Calif.

Wedding Season is ramping up. It's coming so fast and we're super excited to kick off the C&C blog by highlighting our fabulous and wonderfully creative couples. I mean...it IS all about you! Your love story...your creativity and your big day!

We have several weddings and events booked through the fall of 2009....

Stay tuned for wedding {and event} highlights to come! Plus, more from some of our fabulous vendors...

Love,
Ashlyn+Heather
C&C

The start of something good.

I think it was about 7:43 a.m. one spring morning drive. We were on our way to work and that is when our idea was born. The Carter & Cook "project" began. Two girls, one same vision...and so the process started.

Fast forward 10 months and we sit here today, oh-so ready, overly excited and eager to welcome into the world, {Carter & Cook Event Company}!

We are thrilled to share our events, weddings, couples and creativity with you all and hope that you will join us in our venture into what it means to start your own business. An event planning business...with all the hard work that lies ahead, and all the exciting moments that have yet to unfold. Make sure you stop by from time to time and say hello!

Enjoy, our C&C story...

Ashlyn + Heather
Carter & Cook Event Company