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Honeymoon Trip #2: Hollywood Renaissance

Our second weekend trip will be to the city that makes stars, Hollywood.  Jenn and I will be staying at the Renaissance Hollywood directly behind the Hollywood and Highland complex.  In the past few years we have been together Jenn and I have rarely been to Hollywood.  Sure for a…

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Jeff McNeil November 5, 2010 February 3, 2016Mini-moons, Travel Hollywood, Marriott, Mini-moon, Renaissance

Relaxing by the pool

This is the view from our first honeymoon trip to Marriott. We are hanging out by the pool having coconut frozen rum drinks and lunch. My wife has had a massage and facial spa treatment this morning and is radiant. I have watched movies and people watched by the pool….

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Jeff McNeil October 31, 2010 February 3, 2016Mini-moons Marriott, Mini-moon, Palm Springs, Pool, Travel

The List: Table Questions

What is Jeff and Jenn’s hotel chain of choice? (Marriott) Where was Jeff and Jenn’s first dinner date? (Salt Creek Grille) Where did Jeff propose? (West /or/ Hotel Angeleno) What TV show do Jeff and Jenn watch every night before going to sleep? (Friends) Name the two things Jenn collects?…

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Jeff McNeil October 21, 2010 February 3, 2016Day of Wedding Disney, Reception, Table Questions, Wedding

The Wedding Play List

The Dance Music For those who have been asking here is the song list for our wedding: First Dance: “Two is better than one” by Boys Like Girls featuring Taylor Swift Married Couple Dance: “Always and Forever” by Luther Vandross Mother/Son Dance: “Hold Her Closer” by Blessid Union of Souls…

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Jeff McNeil October 21, 2010 February 3, 2016Day of Wedding DJ, Music, Reception, Wedding

Jenn’s Letter From the Soul to Jeff

My Dearest Jeff~ From the moment I first met you, I knew you were special.  As cheeseball as the sounds, it is true.  It wasn’t love at first sight but it was something.  You charmed me.  You listened to me, you made me feel comfortable, and you created a sort…

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Jenn October 20, 2010 February 3, 2016Day of Wedding Ceremony, Letter from the soul, Vows, Wedding

A Letter from Jeff’s Soul to Jennifer

To my love, 3 years, 10 months, 30 days and this morning, that is how long I have known that we were going to be together.  From the clear star lit night in Joshua Tree, I have known you were the girl for me.  I remember that night like it…

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Jeff McNeil October 20, 2010 February 3, 2016Day of Wedding Ceremony, Letter from the soul, Vows, Wedding

Scott Land – Photographer

What can I say about Scott Land? www.scottlandphotography.com  I feel that the 3 of us (Scott, Jenn and myself) have spent enough time together over the past few weeks to not jsut have a professional relationship but a good friendship. I first met Scott at a bridal expo in Newport…

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Jeff McNeil October 20, 2010 February 3, 2016Day of Wedding Photographer, Photography, Photos, Scott Land, Wedding, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photos

Graham Silver – DJ & MC

DJ Graham Silver, www.silvertunes.com, was our DJ and MC for the night of our reception.  Jenn and I hired him through A Night To Remember Entertainment and Gil Sotelo.  Graham was professional at all points of our conversations.  We met him to go over details of the reception, and he…

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Jeff McNeil October 20, 2010 February 3, 2016Day of Wedding

Sylvia Fellows – Silhouette Artist

Sylvia Fellows, Disneyland silhouette artist, was a major attraction at our wedding.  She did 85 silhouettes of more than 160 people, some with multiple sittings.  Her skill with scissors and eye for facial characteristics is beyond compare.  I am delighted she could be a part of our fun wedding reception at Salt…

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Jeff McNeil October 20, 2010 February 3, 2016Day of Wedding

We Are Married!!!

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Jenn October 17, 2010 November 5, 2010Day of Wedding

Day of Wedding, are those butterflies?

There is just enough time to get on here and say the immortal words of Ross Geller, “I am getting married today!  Woohoo!” from the 2nd wedding to Emily.  The scene is where Chandler is in the hotel room and Ross barges in.  He yells the line then exits the…

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Jeff McNeil October 16, 2010 February 3, 2016Day of Wedding

The day/night before with my guys

FYI, if this is out of order, it is October 15th, the night before the wedding. The afternoon of Friday October 15th was something to behold.  Chris (Jenn’s brother) and I went all around southern California looking for a shirt that was pink enough to pass Jenn’s test and just…

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Jeff McNeil October 15, 2010 February 3, 2016Bachelor Party, Day of Wedding

Rehearsal & Dinner with Brother Jon

The rehearsal & dinner went well.  Everyone showed up for the rehearsal, thanks to Sarah for finding the right freeways to get to our place on time.  We ran through the ceremony twice to be sure we all knew what was going to happen and when.  Brother Jon brought handcuffs…

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Jeff McNeil October 15, 2010 October 20, 2010Wedding Planning

Down to the last few days…

So Jenn and I have been going over the final details of our wedding plans.  The apartment looks like it was the day after Christmas. And I feel a little stressed with all the planning.  Now don’t get this confused with stress about being wed.  I am excited to be…

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Jeff McNeil October 11, 2010 February 3, 2016Wedding Planning

DJ Graham Silver

Saturday morning Jenn and I met with our DJ.  Graham Silver has been doing events for 15 years and is a professional DJ/MC.  He sat with us at a Starbucks for an hour to go over all of our hopes, dreams, aspirations, wishes and wants.  We told him the types…

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Jeff McNeil October 10, 2010 February 3, 2016Wedding Planning
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