Lidia’s Advice:“Interview at least five wedding plan-ners before you choose the right one for you. We were thrilled with ours!”

The Connect: The two met at an Irish Pub in St. Charles, Illinois. The connection was immediate where they

shared the love for travel and helping the needy. They began dating and soon moved to Southern California after

Lidia’s trip to India.

The Proposal: On a moonlit pier at Seal Beach, Matt surprised Lidia with the proposal.

The Celebration: After an elegant ceremony at the St. Francis Chapel in Balboa Park, the couple and their

guests headed to a private estate in La Jolla. In an effort to mix the world cultures, the couple integrated her Polish

traditions along with his Middle Eastern heritage including belly dancers and a hookah lounge. The private estate

allowed for the wedding to have a museum feel with the magical mix of many religions and cultures. The colorful

affair with 80 guests was everything the couple had imagined. It was perfect in every way.

Lidia Domagalska and Matt Trainer

August 1, 2009 • Private Estate in La Jolla

SDSW | Real Wedding

Ingredients:CEREMONY VENUE St. Francis Chapel RECEPTION VENUE Private Estate COORDINATOR

Wedding Elegance by Nahid PHOTOGRAPHY Tim Otto Photography GOWN chez bride moderne MEN’S FORMALWEAR A Better Deal Tuxedo FLORIST ArtQuest Florals CATER-

ING Indulge Contemporary Catering CEREMONY ENTERTAINMENT Caprice Strings RE-

CEPTION ENTERTAINMENT DJ Julius CAKE Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. INVITATIONS Pink Star Design HAIR Freddy Michael’s Salon MAKE-UP Bellage Cosmetics JEWELRY Dia-mond Connection RENTALS Concepts Event Design FAVORS SoBelle Favors