INTRODUCING.....
PLANNING TIP THURSDAYS!
What you ask, is planning tip Thursdays? Well, considering that we are Photographers, not coordinators, ours tips are going to focus on all things PHOTOGENIC!
Each week we will feature something that we think will add beauty or art to your wedding. We may feature a venue, a vendor, or a piece of your wedding wardrobe :)
So, why Thursdays? Well, we figured most of our clients are hard working individuals with Monday- Friday 9a-5p jobs. By Thursday at lunch or night, you are probably surfing the net in need of some hard earned relaxation to gear up for Friday. And- by posting on Thursday- you still have time to schedule appointments for the weekend with any of our featured vendors- giving you something extra special to look forward to on the weekend.
Stay tuned, this is gonna be fun!
Now on to this Thursday's featured Venue....
I recently visited the
Seven 4 One Hotel in Laguna Beach with wedding coordinator, Kerry Pulverman from
de Luxe Weddings & Events. Any of our 2010 and 2011 brides interested in getting married in Laguna Beach, but can't break the bank on other hotels like the
Surf and Sand or the
Montage, or if you just want a little something different, you should check out
Seven 4 One.
Seven 4 One is a unique boutique hotel with an amazingly modern vibe. Some of the perks of this hotel, from a photography perspective are:
1) You can rent out the entire 28 room hotel- so we won't have to worry about lookey loos or tourists getting in all the shots!
2) The guest rooms are super fun to shoot in! Perfect for shooting all the getting ready shots. The modern design and really cool couches and pillow make a nice backdrop.
3) You can project a slideshow onto the wall of the open air courtyard. Perfect for playing your customized JEP slideshow at your rehearsal dinner or reception. And there's plenty of comfy seats for viewing.
And another random, but interesting feature of the hotel: There is a bed on the outside deck. You can literally lay outside and listen to the waves crash or star gaze with your new spouse.
I'm posting a few teaser photos from our brief visit below. You should really check it out in person to capture the intimate experience this hotel has to offer.
Here is a shot of the contemporary couch in the Sky Suite- perfect for some fun getting ready shots:
And here is the fabulous couch in the Sea Suite:
The Sky Suite and Sea Suite both come complete with a wet bar, wine refrigerator, and queen sized sofa bed. These suites are perfect for the bridal party to spend the night and wake up refreshed and ready for the big day. There is plenty of room for the girls and guys to get ready in their respective suite. And of course, room for PHOTOS!
Once everyone is ready you can head on down to the Courtyard for the Rehearsal Dinner, Ceremony, or Reception:
I really enjoyed the unique details and modern decor throughout the hotel.
Check out these super fun lamps:
The bed on the deck...Unique for sure:
741 South Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-6200
So brides and grooms, what do you think?
You can actually take Wagon Rides! ($5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children)
Loving these soft, warm colors of Ranunculus Flowers.
