Maria & Tony’s Metropolitan Wedding with a Marina Reception

By Mary Dann








I loved escorting Maria and Tony through the journey of wedding planning and down the aisle at the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Our Lady of the Angles Cathedral. Maria and Tony both live a purposeful life of helping to heal others and make the world a better place, and this venue offered the perfect spiritual environment to begin their new life together as husband and wife.



Spanish architect, Professor José Rafael Moneo designed this contemporary Cathedral with virtually no right angles! Rafael Moneo. The design challenge was to build a new Cathedral Church that reflected a modern Los Angeles. The Cathedral is a spirited expression of our city’s diversity.



Entering on the south side of the Cathedral, you pass through a breathtaking set of bronze doors cast by sculptor Robert Graham Robert Graham Artist. The doors are crowned by a contemporary statue of Our Lady of the Angels.


It’s truly inspiring to be in the presence of such amazing architecture and sculptures. Speaking of amazing artists, I was very pleased with all the new people I worked with on this project. A great planner needs to be open to working with new vendors, client ideas and new challenges. A special thanks to:
Giselle Macfarlane Photography gmphotography.com
Charles Lauren Films charleslauren.com
Elegant Designs Specialty Linens Elegantdsl.com
Mahalo Flowers mahaloflowers.com
Integrated Transportationitslimo.com
The reception  at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey following this fairy-tale wedding was the perfect ending to a beautiful day.  Ritz Carlton

Enjoy, 
Mary

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