The Heart & Soul
Where imagination & intentionality meet, magic happens.
It’s a beautiful thing that the wedding industry has evolved to where you can truly make it your own, just as unique as your own relationship. A wedding should be a reflection of you in every way possible, by incorporating all the most meaningful details and nothing that doesn’t speak to you…a sweet harmony of sentimentality, design, and logistics to create the most memorable moments in the spirit of love, joy and connection. I’m here to help make that happen, however you’d like to do it, and whoever you are. All love stories are welcomed and celebrated here.
NICOLE
When I’m not pouring into weddings, you can probably find me chasing my toddlers around, savoring a matcha latte and pastry with a friend, squeezing in yoga and ballet classes, testing out a new recipe while playing some old records, or getting grounded in nature one way or another.
You’ll likely see that I can be pretty laid back while still attentive to details and creative with design and problem solving. I’ve often been told that I am a very calming presence on wedding days which is a huge compliment and now something I pride myself in.
I’m drawn to creating work that is bold and intentional with each color, shape and texture. My designs should invoke feelings of whimsy, joy, and romanticism. Sometimes ethereal, sometimes edgy, always imaginative and completely unique and dreamy. I’m always down to get weird and artsy too, just putting that out there.
I have been incredibly fortunate to work with so many very rad couples who let me dream with them and bring visions to reality and I’m so excited for more!
Partner to Eli, Mama to Harvey & Ollie
Native San Diegan
Experienced but rusty ballet and swing dancer
Will travel for food, wine, history, and views
Occasionally good chef
Novice gardener
Part hippie, part punk
Vintage enthusiast
Avid camper
Love chocolate, hate pickles
Broke an ankle skateboarding
Went skydiving once
Solo tripped to Sri Lanka and got banned from China (not my fault)
Favorites
Flower | Bearded Iris
Band | The Cure
Show | Schitts Creek
Author | Ernest Hemingway
Cuisine | Italian
Dessert | Panna cotta
Animal | Whales
Artist | Edgar Degas
Movie | You Can’t TakeIt With You
Adventure | Hiking & Mountain biking in the Dolomites
WHO ARE FRANCES & FRANCIS?
I’ve always loved rummaging through family photos and nostalgia since I was a kid. One day a few years ago I came across a tattered old album in my grandparents’ attic that I’ve never noticed before. It was full of maybe a hundred or more antique postcards, all face forward with their notes hidden. Even my grandma didn't know much about them but decided it was time to preserve them better.
With each delicate postcard carefully removed, a story unfurled that slowly revealed more and more of our family history. Almost all of them were essentially love letters between my great-great grandparents, Frances and Francis, during their sometimes long-distance courtship, up until a bit after they married. Some were simple and sweet, some were even a bit cheeky, all were fascinating to me.
We learned about who they were as young folks in love, where they lived, and how they spent their time. Suddenly we had an intimate glimpse into their private lives, their thoughts, and sense of humor. To hold these pieces of paper in my hands that my ancestors scribbled on over 120 years ago, to have a window into the past, our family’s past…it was thrilling.
With that inspiration of authentic and timeless love, I give you Frances Loves Francis. Now let’s tell your love story.
