Cecilia & Brian

Cecilia and Brian were such a fun couple to work with as we were planning their October 8th wedding! Cecilia was a very detail oriented bride that carefully thought through each detail of the day, while Brian was very concerned with the liveliness of the reception. In short, they were a perfect match, and the As You Wish team was thrilled to be a part of their wedding day!

They had a traditional Filipino wedding ceremony at Holy Angels Catholic Church complete with 12 primary sponsors, 4 secondary sponsors, and a bridal party of 15 which included 5 adorable youngsters.

The couple chose vibrant variations of green, orange, and purple to encompass their wedding day. Floral design was done by Daevid's who used elegant cone shaped glass pew markers to line the ceremony aisle with green Fuji mums and spicy orange roses. The bride carried a nosegay style bouquet of green Fuji mums, vendella roses, spicy orange lilies and roses, and purple stock with delicate touches of green hypericum berries. Her maids carried a similar bouquet with the addition of green hydrangea.

Moments before she walked down the aisle the bride was surprised to see her uncle, (who is a priest in the Philippines) had flown in to preform the ceremony. This was such a touching moment to be a part of!!

The groom custom designed their programs

Their reception took place at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel, and was accented with gorgeous uplighting courtesy of Blue Steel Pro Lighting which included a gobo design in the likeness of the groom's custom stationary pieces

including the seating chart

They chose a cupcake display in place of traditional tiered wedding cake, with a Patti Cakes cake topper that proudly displayed the groom's favorite past time. At the end of the evening the cupcakes were placed into to go containers for the guests to take home with them. Another thoughtful touch courtesy of our bride Cecilia!

We have seen quite a few variations of the traditional bouquet and garter removal and toss, but this poor groom definitely took home the prize! He needed a little help getting to the bride, but once he did he managed to do just fine!

Guests were also treated to The Traveling Photo Booth

And a delicious french fry and sweet potato fry bar!

Cecilia and Brian were such a fun couple to work with, and we were honored to be a part of their special day!

Special thanks to Rebecca Keeling Studios for capturing and sharing these memories, especially this little gem

Cecilia and Brian, we wish you the best! xoxo ❤ As You Wish

Amanda & Josh

This past October As You Wish was honored to be a part of Amanda and Josh's backyard wedding. The setting was perfect! An open, outdoor ceremony followed by a tented reception overlooking the water. Amanda wanted to incorporate some fall elements into the wedding, and she did so beautifully! Take a look!





The floral pieces were provided by Daevid's and they were absolutely stunning! He placed roses in hanging glass orbs which hung from a tree, creating a beautiful backdrop to the ceremony.



The bride carried a bouquet of calla lilies, tulips, and freesia with accents of orange hypericum berries, lily grass, and green ivy




The centerpieces incorporated some of the same floral elements in tall cylinder vases, and the head table's arrangement was placed inside a hollowed out pumpkin. The centerpieces were complimented with dainty pumpkins and gourds which were hollowed out to hold votive candles, and complete the overall look. It was the perfect finishing piece! The tables were covered in ivory linens with a beautiful swirl overlay. Gold flatware, gold chargers, and gold chiavari chairs with ivory cushions completing the decor.







Guests enjoyed the station style reception with food by Sweetwater Cuisine. Everyone raved about the mashed potato bar, and the oversized clam shell ice sculpture that showcased jumbo cocktail shrimp alongside the sushi display.




For dessert guests enjoyed this whimsical fall cake by Patti Cakes in addition to her signature chocolate cake pops, which are incredibly delicious and highly addictive by the way!






Photography was provided by the amazingly talented Chelsea Lavere with Bit of Ivory Photography. The beautiful backdrop and natural lighting was provided by God, and Blue Steel provided the rest.









This was such a beautiful wedding, and we were so honored to be a part of it! We wish you all the best Amanda and Josh!





❤ As You Wish