Amanda & Tim-Seaside Wedding at The dana

Russell John Films sends out a  Big Shout of Praise for the assistance and help of 'Create Events' San Diego wedding coordinator, Monica Haleh!

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The Proposal:

It was the day before Thanksgiving that Tim suggested an innocent stop at Hawks Nest Beach on the way from New London, CT to visit Amanda's sister in upstate New York. Tim led the way down to the beach, got down on one knee, and picked up a rock to skip towards Long Island across the sound. Amanda joined in on the fun and Tim did this a couple dozen more times until Amanda turned away just long enough for him to gather his composure and carefully pull the ring out of his pocket. When Amanda turned around, Tim asked the question he'd wanted to ask since the summer. Amanda was surprised, but happily said "yes!" right away!

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A waterfront escape, a perfect secluded paradise for a perfect wedding ceremony for Amanda and Tim @ The Dana Hotel on Mission Bay

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Father's message to Amanda and Tim: "Open your hearts to each other and put your marriage first.May God bless your union today and always."

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" No matter who we are and were we've come from, what we beleive, we know that true love is what we are doing right. At this moment we are reminded that it is our ability to love. That is the very best part of the humanity." CK McKenzie  (Officiant)

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"... I may loose my physical strength, my mental accuity, & one day I may start to loose my hair, but I'll never loose my love for you and for the rest of my life, the rest of my life I would chose you." Tim

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" I vow to love you as you deserved to be loved..." Amanda

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A military sword arch leading the couple's way into the reception ...

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Exquisite bouquet for the stunning bride and the her bridesmaids  made by  Kiyoko Ando of Cherry Blossom Floral Designs

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The bride and the groom's traditional wedding dance made possible by DJ Thomas Giglio

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Wedding cake cutting the military style, as the newly weds cut their gorgeous cake using a sword.

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The wedding could not have been more beautiful. It was a day in celebration of Amanda & Tim’s love and we are so grateful to be a part of it.

Ceremony Location : The Dana Hotel on Mission Bay

Wedding coordinator: Monica Haleh of Create Events San Diego

Photographer | Jessica Van, France Photographers

Cinematographer | Russell John Films

Florist | Kiyoko Ando, Cherry Blossom Floral Designs

DJ | Thomas Giglio

Officiant|CK McKenzie