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Chiqui and Kam were married last fall at the Immaculata and The La Jolla Hyatt. They had recently moved to San Diego and were planning a formal, very large black-tie wedding that incorporated their Filipino and Nigerian backgrounds. It resulted in a gorgeous day that was completely unique!

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The Bride wanted a very romantic look with tons of flowers, which can be seen throughout the day.

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The day begin with an early mass at the Immaculata, leaving plenty of time for family and friends that traveled from all over the world to enjoy San Diego.

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We really wanted a wow factor when guests entered the room. A combination of lighting, rentals and the work of Kathy Wright definitely achieved this!0040Chiqui_Kam

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The fountain was a request of the groom and it was a hit!

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Just love this photo! I love the way Kam dotes on Chiqui. They are adorable together.

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Because the Bride and Groom had a very large bridal party, they opted for a King’s table so everyone could eat together.

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The La Jolla Hyatt was excellent to work with! It was challenging to find a venue that fit over three hundred guests, and also allowed for outside catering. We brought an authentic Nigerian caterer down from Los Angeles, and the food was phenominal!!

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In between mass and the reception, Chiqui had a bit of time for a quick change. I love how her hair is down for the reception!

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The cake was really impressive! Grove Pastry did a great job working from a sketch I made. Such fun textures!

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A Nigerian money dance (or honeymoon dance!) is like nothing I’ve ever experienced. Instead of placing money in a pouch or pinning it to the couple, money was thrown in the air and collected by the bridal party. Such a fun experience!

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To see more of Chiqui and Kam’s wedding, view their feature in ISSUU-Nuptials, featured by SanDiegoWedding.com.

Chiqui and Kam, I wish you all the best on your next adventure together in Nigeria!

Vendors that helped make the day:

Consultant: Melissa Barrad, I Do…Weddings & Events

Venues: Krysteena, Immaculata  and Hyatt La Jolla

Ceremony Music: Caprice Strings  

Reception Music: DJ Tos and Emcee Foxy P

Photographer: Aizhan, True Photography 

Florist and Rentals: Kathy Wright and Co.