Rachel and Abe had the perfect fairy-“tail” wedding. (Pun totally intended- since Abe loves puns!). One of their favorite date spots is the zoo and safari park, so it was only fitting to get married there! During their ceremony, they each wrote their owns vows. Surprisingly, their vows were incredibly similar! Abe started first thanking Rachel for accepting his puns and jokes, and introducing a new love for cats, and agrees to be the happy cat-family. He also thanked her for incorporating color into his life (figuratively and literally), while also being the sweetest girl in the world. Rachel also wrote about accepting Abe’s “punny” jokes, and her love for cats and animals. She also acknowledged that they have never run out of interesting things to talk about, and that he is the best person she has ever known. Also during the ceremony, the cheetahs were lounging in the corner watching over everyone, while we heard the lions roaring from afar! The herds of animals in the larger enclosure were on the run, and it was probably the coolest thing I have ever witnessed at a wedding! After the ceremony, all the guests hopped in a caravan to travel across the park to the reception site. On our ride over we were greeted by a big giraffe who wanted to say hello! Right before the reception started, guests were able to enjoy an exotic animal encounter at the cocktail hour. We were introduced to a beautiful macaw, and long boa constrictor, an adorable owl, and the grand finale was a CHEETAH. At the Safari Park, they have an excellent breeding program for cheetahs, and they also train a few of them to participate in the “Cheetah Run” during park hours. They actually let the cheetah run about the length of a football field as fast as they can go. It is incredibly amazing to watch, and I suggest everyone should see it at some point!
Rachel and Abe really are the sweetest people. They are so caring, and so HAPPY. They look at each other with a gaze I can only describe as “I love you, you are my best friend” kind of look. Their wedding was so unique and I had a blast. Congrats to you both!
Coordinator: Sydney Brink (San Diego Zoo Safari Park)
Venue: San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Hair and makeup: Glam Dolls
Dress: Maggie Sottero – Crystal gown
Bridesmaid Dresses: Mod Cloth
Shoes: Nine West
Florals: Lovely Stems Floral
DJ/Entertainment: SGM Events
Officiant: Pastor Ka Tong Gaw
Catering: San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Cake: Baby Cakes