Monday, November 28, 2011

Cyber Monday!!

In honor of Cyber Monday, we decided to have a little sale in the boutique!
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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Happy Wedding Day Janet and Roberto!!

Today Janet and Roberto will be married in a traditional Catholic ceremony at St John of the Cross.
Followed by a fabulous cocktail hour and dinner reception for 300 of their nearest and dearest at Liberty Station Conference Center!
They have thought of everything to make the night more enjoyable for their guests, even having onsite daycare!
I can't wait to see the custom attire they had made for this very special occasion!!
The photographer, Janet's brother that lives in Massachusetts has arrived to shoot this day with multiple types of cameras, including vintage ones!
Here is one favorite of the lovely couple!
XoXo

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Summer Wrap Up

What a summer! Many many weddings and events to share, but I will just take a cue from my dear friend Iliana Morton Photography and do a recap!

Let's begin with June, shall we?
The first wedding of the month was for Jessica and Justin's wedding at Miramar Officers Club.
The ceremony was held outside on the lawn in front of an arch made by a groomsman which we hand draped in flowing satin and crystals.
This wedding was big on family members with all 3 of Jessica's sisters serving as part of their 16 person bridal party!
The celebration included tons of dancing and fun!

Photo by La Forge Photography

Next up was Lucy and Patrick and their Dana Point wedding!
They are the sweetest couple! And even gave us a referral earlier in the year when Lucy's brother Sam got engaged!

The next June wedding was Heather and Anthony's Jamul wedding at a private estate.
They took their 2 favorite things, their friends, and their love of San Diego sports, and created a fun celebration!

The very next day was Heather and Tim's wedding at Oceanside Marina Inn
where they were engaged, ww had a great time at this intimate family and close friends celebration. The couple focused on the blending of their two families and their lives. It was a beautiful sunny day at the shore!

Photo by Iliana Morton Photography


On to July!
First Beth and Mike got married at her local church and then celebrated with a reception at Catamaran Resort,
see the teaser from Murasaki Media
HERE!

The next day, Vivienne and Yian celebrated their one year anniversary! They recently had a son, so that was the greatest gift they could give each other! See photos from their Grand Tradition Wedding.

The next event in July was Eric and Alisa's Levyland wedding.
Photographed by the amazing Leif Brandt, this was truly a day to remember!
The next weekend, we did a new type of event, Inspired Events had their first show at Vin de Syrah in downtown San Diego, and we teamed up with some great local professionals to do this amazing table.
Photos by Siegel Thurston

Later that week, we co-hosted a Ladies Night out with Shadow Boudoir
What a night!! See all the photos courtesy of Limelife Photography-
HERE!


Next up, Amy helped out the Escondido High Class of 91 with their 20 year reunion at Harrah's Rincon. It was a great party and we can't wait for Class of 92's reunion!

On to August!
First up Brooke and Ben celebrated an intimate Cuvier Park Wedding and had a dinner reception at their brand new home. Such a day full of love!

Next up we did a secret Inspiration Shoot with the amazing Eddie Garcia! Those pics will be available to peek soon.

Following that, another busy week capped off with Jamie and Zac's Paradise Point Wedding.
A favorite photo by Adam Baruh

Then comes Labor Day! We celebrated with Katie and Orrin at their Carmel Mountain Country Club Wedding. Im still waiting on pics from Your Inner Song, and I know they will be amazing and well worth the wait!

Keep in mind, all these events were around new couple meetings, venue walk throughs, driving to Orange County for rehearsals, etc! Such a busy summer!

We were lucky to work with Iliana Morton not one, not two, but 3 times in September!!
And this is, I believe, one of both of our favorite images from the summer. Such a beautiful day of love, despite the rain, having to move the ceremony indoors, and some music mishaps. But overall, it was a wonderful, fun day of love and laughter!
The next week we headed to Las Vegas for the Wedding MBA. We learned a lot in the seminars, had a great time connecting with local pros, and spent more time with San Diego vendors!
It was so fun and we can't wait to do it again next year!
Iliana and I one early morning before coffee!



Another 2 Iliana weddings upcoming! So just click her link above to see the website!

Mission Viejo Community Center Wedding for Michelle and Sam at one of the coolest venues I know of! Sharing a peek from their special day!

The next day we were in La Jolla for Cameron and Cherish's wedding.
Totally them! Such a perfect day!


Wrapping up the September weddings with Louanne and Pj's Balboa Park Wedding.
Louanne is Jessica's sister.(from June) So I am quite close with this fabulous group of ladies!
They wanted to wow their guests big time, and despite some venue issues requiring a very last minute change, replacing the DJ, videographer, and photographer in the last week before the wedding, it turned out Fabulous!! Exactly what they wanted!


Still waiting on pro pics, but you can see all the ones I took HERE!
Also, their highlight video is HERE!

and their Live Mixed First Dance Thanks to DJ Dennis J for really stepping in and giving them a night to remember!

Finally, after much waiting and anticipation... Our tablescape for San Diego Style Weddings Magazine was released in the latest issue.

And that is it! In addition to booking new couples for 2012, mixers, meetings and timelines, it has been incredibly busy around here! Thank you!!!!

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Happy Wedding Day Louanne and PJ!!

This couple is all about the surprise factor! "How can we surprise our guests at our wedding and reception?" Oh they will!! They have planned every ounce of fun they can for their friends and family. As they marry at the Casa Del Prado patio and celebrate at the Bay View Room, it will be an emotional and fun time! They have worked so hard on every single minute detail of this day, it will all be worth it! Be sure to visit our Facebook Page to see the photos soon!
Congratulations to you both! We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Engagement photos by Melanie Smith Photography


And view their amazing save the date video
Here!

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Happy Wedding Day Cherish and Cameron!

This couple booked us really late in their planning and when they called, we realized we had met at a previous wedding! This will be a wonderful La Jolla celebration and we couldn't be happier for them! Stay tuned for photos from Iliana Morton Photography!

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Happy Wedding Day Michelle and Sam!

We were lucky to work with Sam's sister Lucy on her wedding day in June, so we already know this fun couple! It will be great to see the entire family again to celebrate another day of love!
This Orange County wedding will combine the families and their traditions, Sam is British and Michelle is Hispanic, it will definitely be memorable!
Engagement photos by Iliana Morton


Saturday, September 10, 2011

Wedding Day!

Today is the wedding of J+T!
Due to strict privacy, we cannot share names or faces, but basic photos only.
This will be a wonderful, intimate celebration of love at the fabulous Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. Ever heard of it? Both Storibook Weddings and My Fair Wedding have filmed here, as well as numerous platinum weddings.
We are thrilled to celebrate this day with a wonderful couple!

They have gorgeous fountains and beautiful courtyards on the expansive grounds!

Images from Hyatt.com

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Happy Wedding Day Katie and Orrin!

Can't wait to celebrate their love in a semi-traditional jewish ceremony at Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club this afternoon!
Enjoy some photos from their recent engagement shoot with Your inner song
Find them on Facebook!



Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Wedding Wednesday!

Today I am sharing one of our sweet tables we designed for a local bridal show.
Our theme was "Sweet Love" and it was all about the sugar! From the cupcakes, to the candy buffet, to the favors, we had so much sugar! We even had cake pops in our flowers!



Photos by Siegel Thurston
Stationery by Pink Star Design
Cupcakes by Pubcakes
Cake pops by Tailored Sweets
Flowers by Cherry Blossom Floral Designs
Linens by Classy Covers

Bench from Pow Wow Vintage and back table from Bryan Miller
Other decor belongs to me :)

This was a fun table to design!

Monday, August 29, 2011

Monday Trends

More of an insight today, but still a current trend!

Why you should do a "first look" before your ceremony-

Given the schedule of events on your wedding day, there is generally no time for the couple to connect and enjoy each other until well into the evening hours, if at all. The ceremony happens, quick photos together, add in bridal party and family, grand entrance, and the night is well under way. Before you know it, its all over.

If you do a first look, its a scheduled time to have some privacy, just the two of you. And a big concern is "the groom won't be emotional when I walk down the aisle." YES HE WILL!!! It is STILL a VERY emotional moment.
During your first look, he is thinking "wow, she looks amazing, I am the luckiest man alive"
During the ceremony, he is overwhelmed with emotions as you walk towards him in front of your loved ones and hear the music and look into each others eyes.
You don't miss out on anything by doing a first look. In fact, you gain amazing photos you would not normally get, taken from a far by your photographer as you reveal yourselves to each other.

They make for amazing shots, and you will NOT regret it!!
For all you couples not wanting to do it because you feel it would ruin the moment when you are at the altar, reconsider, if you need testimonials from couples that are glad they did it,email me, I have them!!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

wedding Wednesday!

Sharing a gorgeous inspiration board today from Micanonymous!
Love the pops of orange and the proteas!


Monday, August 22, 2011

Monday Trends

For today I would like to share a link to some amazing photos of the biggest wedding in Hollywood this last weekend.
Kim+Kris

Photos at link by Bauer Griffin, posted photo from E!
If you would like to see more, E is showing a feature video at 7 and 10 Pm

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Wedding Wednesday!

Sharing an inspiration board today from one of my favorite sites- junebug weddings
Slightly Parisian themed, completely gorgeous.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Trends

Instead of that boring old guestbook, why not get creative?
Some of the latest guest sign in trends are really found or created items.
Just a few favorites-
bridalguide.com

theclous.blogspot.com

weddingbee.com

groomsoldseparately.com

contact us today to come up with your perfect sign in station!

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Wedding Wednesday!

For today's wedding Wednesday, we would like to share the rustic romance of a winery wedding.
Temecula is just up the hill and offers breathtaking views, gorgeous facilities, and some great wine!
Consider Wilson Creek, Ponte, or Falkner for your event

Monday, August 8, 2011

Monday Trends

Due to the state of the economy, Vegas weddings saw a surge in Fall of 2010 through the present day. They have always been extremely popular, but when money is tight and you need a getaway, why not combine the wedding with a trip?
Everything from a drive up window, Elvis performing your ceremony, to an intimate chapel is available to you almost 24 hours a day.
And while the tacky places are there, don't forget about the absolutely amazing views from Mt Charleston, the Valley Of Fire Canyons, or the stunning fountains of Bellagio.




Elvis and Priscilla started it all!

aspecialmemory.com
lvchapel.com
mywedding.com

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Wedding Wednesday

Today's inspiration board works for different types of year, different seasons, different venues, it can go glam to country chic. It's all in the details


Images from- aperfectcelebration.com, blog.abloomintime.net, intricateicings.com, colincowie.com, modcloth.com, moderntrousseau.com, fiftyflowers.com, elizabethannedesigns.com

Monday, August 1, 2011

Trends

Why not have a Cigar Lounge for the men at your wedding?



the ladies can always visit too!

Photos from rpscissors.typepad.com, getmarried.com, theknot.com