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Jaime & Jeff: A Traditional Wedding in Mission Viejo, CA

Jaime and Jeff first met as coworkers. They had a secret crush on one another but their relationship remained professional until they both had coincid

Jaime and Jeff first met as coworkers. They had a secret crush on one another but their relationship remained professional until they both had coincidentally planned trips to San Francisco. While were in town visiting friends they decided to meet up. Sparks just flew, Jaime says. Upon returning to work, Jaime's boss gave her two John Mayer tickets -- she knew just who to invite and immediately asked Jeff on their first official date. It was the first time she ever asked a guy out! The Bride Jaime Piraino, 31, art director The Groom Jeff Gorman, 32, sales planner The Date April 13 After two years of dating, Jeff, a huge football fan, skipped watching the Rose Bowl and instead made a romantic dinner at home for Jaime. I knew it must be love if he was willing to miss a game, Jaime says. Then Jeff got down on one knee and asked Jaime to marry him. Fifteen months later they wed in an outdoor garden ceremony overlooking a picturesque golf course.

Pink floating orchids, purple tulips, burgundy calla lilies, bells of Ireland, orchids and greenery overflowed from trumpet vases.
Chic and simple, the groom donned a single burgundy calla lily on the lapel of his stark black tuxedo.
Jaime designed the ceremony programs in the shape of fans with chartreuse and eggplant colored ink. Each layer had a scalloped edge and was bound with eggplant and violet ribbon.
The maid of honor and both bridesmaids wore the same Jenny Yoo tea-length halter dress in eggplant with a purple trim.
Each dark wood chavari chair was tied with a deep purple sash.
Three square cake tiers were covered in white buttercream icing and accented with the wedding's signature leaf design in white. An eggplant ribbon and cymbidium orchids completed the look. A photo of the groom's and bride's grandparents on their wedding days graced the table along with votives and cymbidium orchids.
The bride and groom's long rectangular table was set with custom-made eggplant linens and coordinating napkins folded around a menu.
A signature purple cosmopolitan called Thai'd The Knot (a tribute to their honeymoon destination) added a dose of color to their cocktail hour.
The couple loved the winery feel of the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club with its exposed dark wood beam ceiling and wrought iron chandeliers.