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Mission Inn Marina: Kate & Gregg’s “Happily Ever After” Brunch Wedding

Invitation Save the Date Stationery Roses | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch MorningWe loved working with Kate and Gregg in January of 2017 at their “Happily Ever After” brunch wedding at the Mission Inn Marina. While most weddings take place in the evening, theirs was on a beautiful chilly winter morning, and we absolutely loved seeing how all their details and creativity came together with the fairytale theme. Mission Inn put together a gorgeous brunch buffet, and all the vendors made this couple’s dreams come true. Thanks to Daisy Saulls Photography for letting us share these beautiful photos!

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Reception Venue | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch MorningWelcome Sign Our Love Story | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch MorningRoom View Tables Reception Buffet | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Long Table Reception Runner | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Reception Table Numbers Lyrics | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Reception Table Setting Favor Coffee | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Reserved Sign in Floral Arrangement Centerpiece Blumenkiss | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Mrs & Mrs Sweetheart Table Beauty and the Beast Rose | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Bride & Groom Sweetheart Table Patterned Plate | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Bride & Groom Sweetheart Table Patterned Plate | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch MorningThe reception at Mission Inn was held at the Marina, with a high ceiling and lights twinkling from above. At the entrance, Kate and Gregg had a Welcome sign with their wedding hashtag, and inside there was a display that shared “Our Love Story”. The tables were a mix of round tables with light blue linens and long wooden tables with lace runners. At each place setting was the favor, a custom-made packet of coffee. At the sweetheart table, there was a rose under a dome, to mimic the one from Beauty and the Beast and relate to the fairytale theme. The bride and groom also got beautiful hand-painted plates at the sweetheart table.

Guestbook Sign a Record | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Guestbook Sign a Record | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Loved One Display Frames | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Coloring Book Favor Wedding for Kids to Do | Guestbook Sign a Record | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch MorningThere were several more very creative and fun touches to Kate and Gregg’s reception. One of our favorites was that instead of a traditional guestbook, they had guests sign a record, with a sign that read “For the Record”. They also included a DIY project of hanging photos from clothespins within an empty frame for their loving memory display. Finally, our absolute favorite idea these two incorporated was geared towards the kids in attendance: their very own custom-made Kate and Gregg coloring & activity book! Each book came with crayons, and was the perfect way to entertain the young ones in attendance at their reception.

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Tossing the Bouquet | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Tossing the Garter Groom | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Garter & Bouquet Toss | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Reception DJ Chuck Johnson | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Open Dancing Reception Bride & Groom | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Coloring and Activity Books Reception for Kids | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Open Dancing Group Dance Floor | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch MorningThe bride then tossed her bouquet and the groom her garter, caught by a couple of excited guests. At last it was time to party! The party, run by DJ Chuck Johnson, was a blast, full of dancing, music, and smiles. And of course, coloring!

Bubbles Grand Exit | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Bubbles Grand Exit | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Bubbles Grand Exit | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch Morning Just Married Sign on Car | Mission Inn Wedding Resort Marina Happily Ever After Fairytale Anna Christine Events Blumenkiss Daisy Saulls Photography Brunch MorningOf course, all good things must come to an end, and in a beautiful flurry of bubbles, Kate and Gregg made their grand exit. As they drove away, all could see the sign on the back of their car: “Just married – Next stop: Happily ever after”, and it was clear that this was only the beginning of their fairytale together.

Congratulations and gratitude to Kate and Gregg for including us in their beautiful day, and much thanks and love to the venue and vendors that made it go so happily ever after:

Venue: Mission Inn Marina • Hair & Make up: Flawless Faces by Alicia • Photography: Daisy Saulls Photography • Florist: Blumenkiss • Planner: Anna Christine Events • DJ: Chuck Johnson • Desserts: Le Petit Sweet • Pet Care: Fairy Tail Pet Care

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