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Every time I plan an event, especially weddings, I love to get very involved and go above and beyond expectations for my clients. I want to make sure our guests have a memorable and meaningful event with no concerns except having fun. Some of the most memorable weddings involve a theme, or décor, that reflects their personality and lifestyle.

That’s why when Jeff Hudson and David Garcia, two serious globe-trotters, came to me with their own “around the world” theme for their April 11th nuptials, I knew that their ceremony and reception would be unforgettable; transporting their guests to different worldwide locales without ever leaving Marina Del Rey! We worked closely with Peggy Kelly of Timeless celebrations, as well as, Jeff and David to make their vision come alive.

The ceremony was held aboard the RegentSea where they were re-married (the couple had been married legally back in October) and the reception was held in our Yacht Club. Throughout both sites the couple incorporated photos and trinkets of their travels, which the guests loved! Their ceremony and reception became like a living, breathing scrapbook and we noticed that the photos and trinkets initiated an exchange of great stories and conversations between guests.

This is a great tip for anyone planning their wedding right now – try to incorporate elements that will get your guests interacting. Jeff and David, who created many of the decorations themselves, turned the gazebo area of the Yacht Club into a Bistros of the world tribute. No element was forgotten and any European would have been proud of the colorful bistro lights that were strung, the hand-made shutters and window boxes that framed the view and the working water fountain that provided a mixed soundtrack of world music.

The centerpieces were beautiful floral adorned with mini-antiqued globes and Eiffel Tower and Chef statuettes. Their tables were the perfect compliment to the food. Being world travelers and having come to love so many cuisines, Jeff and David could not just settle on one. They wanted to have Mexican, Greek and Italian food, so we set up three stations in the Bistro in lieu of having the traditional seated dinner, or single buffet.  The cake was nothing short of amazing! Cake and Art created it to look like stacked suitcases and the top layer featured each of their passports as toppers. So creative and memorable for all the guests.

Jeff and David have been all over the world, but we take pleasure in knowing that one of their favorite memories took place right here at FantaSea!

Take a trip around the world with our slide show: