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Fall is in the Air

Vanessa and Johnny’s wedding was romantic and fall inspired in the garden at Twin Oaks. With the tall trees and twinkle lights, they were able to really feel all the fall vibes. They even had a pumpkin patch for guests to pick out one and take home! Surrounded by multiple generations of love, they felt the romance in the air as they celebrated at their reception as husband and wife.

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Venue: Twin Oaks Garden Estate

Photographer: Honey Photographs

Bridal Gown: Here Comes the Bride 

Menswear: Friar Tux Shop 

Florist: Ruby Bloom Floral Design  

Jewelry: Jared; Kay Jewelers  

Bridal Beauty: ChinneyAmour

Cake/ Dessert: Jenny Wenny Cakes 

Invitations: Beautiful Wedding Announcements

Entertainment: Sage Productions  

 

Boho Chic

Camille didn’t want what was popular or traditional for their wedding, she envisioned a beautiful blend of Bohemian chic with Moroccan touches. The ceremony under a canopy of deep orange, brown and copper vines gave a sepia effect for the unique arch with hanging lanterns providing an ideal backdrop. The bridesmaids were dressed in a deep rust gowns and their bouquets in dark, rich fall colors added to the ambience.

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Venue: Ethereal Gardens

Photographer: Laurie Ashley Photography 

Florist: A Flower Chick 

Bridal Gown: Bridal & Tuxedo Galleria  

Menswear: Bridal & Tuxedo Galleria  

Jewelry: Heidi Gibson 

Bridal Beauty: Hair by Kayti; Alexis Nicholas Makeup Artist;  @slaybyvalerie 

Invitations: Minted

Entertainment: Pacific Entertainment; Mariachi Serenata 

Videography: Praise Media

First Wedding in San Diego –

Next One in India!

Since Shawna is from San Diego and Jaideep is from India, this is the first wedding they had here. Later they were able to celebrate with a second wedding in India. They embraced all the traditional American wedding traditions and incorporated a travel theme since they have traveled to 25 countries together. Even their cake topper was a mini Shawna and Jaideep sitting on a globe.

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Venue: St. Michael’s Catholic Church; Green Gables  

Photographer, Video & Photo Booth: Bob Hoffman Photography & Video

Florist: A Wedding & Event Flower Company 

Bridal Gown: Bridal Elegance 

Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse  

Jewelry: Blue Nile; Jared

Bridal Beauty: Joelle’s Salon & Day Spa; Lipstick & Luster

Cake/ Dessert: VG Donut & Bakery 

Entertainment: San Diego Partytime DJs 

Alexandra and David’s wedding was inspired by 1920’s glamour with a black, white, champagne, and blush color palette.

Starting with a traditional and romantic church wedding at the bride’s alma mater, then the bride and groom were transported to the reception in a vintage Rolls Royce. Their guests were treated a special wedding favor of organic apple brandy from the groom’s family’s Alpine farm.

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Venue: Founders Chapel; La Valencia Hotel

Photographer: ABM Photography

Coordinator: SD Weddings by Gina

Florist: Flora Glamor Floral Studio

Linens & Rentals: Concepts Event Design 

Bridal Gown: The Bridal Salon NYC

Menswear: The Black Tux 

Jewelry: Lauren B Jewelry 

Bridal Beauty: Wedding Hair by Jillian Rae; Makeup by Kandice

Cake/ Dessert: Twigs Bakery  

Invitations: Shine Wedding Invitations

Entertainment: Kicks Band 

Videography: Blue Tiger Films

Transportation:  Rolls Livery

The secret ingredient is always love!

  Modern, romantic and organic florals that incorporate the cooking theme by using some herbs and berries in the floral arrangements as well as used as decor on the tables. The large bridal bouquet uses blush and white roses and balanced with feminine mixed greens to give it an overgrown aesthetic feel and tied together with a elegant blue velvet ribbon.  The same flowers are carried through to the centerpieces for the tablescape including using herbs in milk glass vases.

Today’s couples are about personalization and experiences. Crystal and Joey love cooking, so we created the kitchen herb garden being a sense of storytelling to this styled shoot. With various shades of green to reflect the colors found in home garden herbs, a pop of femininity with blush, mauves and a statement blue (which happens to be the Pantone of 2020) which balances it with a masculine tone. A modern, delicate and romantic aesthetic featuring multiple varieties of herbs and plant life with a soft balance of color and tactile textures help provide a feeling of life and love.

About the Venue: Located in the heart of La Jolla Village, just one block from the ocean, La Jolla Woman’s Club provides a serene and luxurious setting for weddings. The exquisite private grounds, historic Irving Gill building, two ceremony gardens, and ocean views are just a few of the magical features of the club. Couples frequently wander to the ocean for photos while guests are enjoying their cocktail hour. Enjoy the exclusive use of the entire clubhouse and grounds for your event.

Dream Team of Designers:

Photographer: Allison Davis Photography 

Florist: Heather Palenscar Designs

Coordinator: Southern House Events + Weddings  

Venue: La Jolla Woman’s Club 

Rentals:  More Rentals 

Favors:  Perfectly Salty 

Bakery/Cake:  Sugar and Scribe

Gown:  Here Comes the Brides  

Menswear:  Friar Tux 

Stationery: Love Notes Stationery 

Signage: Janet Morrin Designs   

Calligraphy:   The Lettered J 

Hair & Makeup:  Beauty by Tara Lynn    

 Sana Sayed Makeup   

Elwynn and Cass Concierge   

Models: Crystal and Joey

International Destination Wedding in SoCal

Anna & Jimmy live in Germany and chose Dragon Point Villa for their modern romantic destination wedding. Not only was it the perfect wedding venue with it’s incredible hilltop views, it also provided a luxurious lodging location that allowed them to spend more quality time with their family and friends.

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Venue: Dragon Point Villa

Photographer: Allie Lindsey Photography 

Coordinator: Sublime Weddings & Events

Florist: Lovely Peonies Floral Design

Rentals: Big AZ Letters 

Bridal Gown: Hochzeitsrausch Brautmoden 

Menswear: XUITS

Jewelry: Tiffany & Co.; Revolution Jewelry Design 

Bridal Beauty: Thomas Edward Salon

Catering: Temecula Catering; Hops & Grains Mobile Bartending

Cake/ Dessert: Nothing Bundt Cakes  

Invitations: die kartenmacherei

Entertainment: Tang Instrumentals; Thomas Giglio Events 

Photo Booth: Wall of Fame Photo Booth

Other: Temecula Valley Valet; Prestige Golf Cars

Who doesn’t love a bulldog in a Wedding?

Rich jewel tones set the stage for this styled shoot. An organic styled approach was used to obtain a romantic modern feel with the bold statement of color. We love that we are seeing more of this lavish color combination replacing the rustic blush hues of recent years.

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About the Venue:
The Abbey is a full-service facility offering events for up to 300 guests. Your special day here will be accompanied by a full-time wedding coordinator and gourmet cuisine prepared on-site. As a cherished San Diego landmark, is sure to appeal to any couple with an affinity of tradition and romance. The Spanish Colonial Revival architecture of the cathedral boasts two enormous domed stained-glass skylights and windows that capture the gleaming San Diego sun.

Coordinator: Peachy Keen Weddings & Events

Venue: The Abbey on Fifth

Photographer: Blessed Wedding Photography

Florist: Heather Palenscar Designs

Stationery: Dolldine Design

Cake: 1914 Bakery

Rentals: Enticing Tables

Table Top, Chairs and Glassware: Catalog Atelier Rentals

Gowns: Here Comes the Bride

Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo

Menswear: Friar Tux

Hair & Make Up: Peretti Hill Glam Squad

Rings: Raw by Olivia Mar

Models: Catherine, Montonio, Selina, Alexandra and Erika

Dogs: Stella and Buddy Boy

Romantic French Inspired

Kristine’s love for Paris inspired their romantic, French theme for the wedding. They thought the Versailles ballroom would be the perfect place for their reception. Elegant floral arrangements and bouquets of white anemone and pretty pink roses help to achieve the look.

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Photographer: True Photography

Venue: The Immaculata; The Westgate Hotel

Coordinator: Lavish Weddings

Florist: Flora Glamor Floral Studio  

Rentals: Bright Event Rentals 

Bridal Gown: Janene’s Bridal Boutique

Menswear: The Groomsman Suit  

Jewelry: James Allen, Clean Casting Jewelry

Bridal Beauty: Hair by Jenna Mitman; Makeup & Hair By Chrissy

Cake/ Dessert: MMC Bakes 

Invitations: Printsonalities 

Entertainment: DJ Dre Motion 

Videography: Ryan Films San Diego

Perfectly Planned in Only Three Months!

Christina and Andy booked Bali Hai thinking it was the ideal place to get married, since that was where they had met. Unfortunately, they were going to have to wait longer than they wanted for an available date. Fortunately, they got a call a few days later to let them know there was a cancellation date, but only three months away. After a lot of scrambling and hard work, they were able to pull together a wedding that was everything they had dreamed of.

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Venue: Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach; Bali Hai Restaurant

Photographer: BE Studios

Florist: Tessfresh Flowers

Bridal Gown: Bridal & Veil

Menswear:  JoS. A. Bank; Brackish Bowties

Jewelry:  Blue Nile

Bridal Beauty: Model Call Salon; Priv

Cake/ Dessert: Shirley the Cake Lady; Churros El Tigre  

Entertainment: Left Coast Quintet; Music by Desi; Sleeping Giant Music

Photo Booth: Wilbur Studios

Lighting: Brilliant Event Lighting 

Wedding Inspiration from a Classic Movie

The look and feel of this wedding was actually inspired by the 1954 version of ‘Sabrina’ – with the backdrop of a beautiful San Diego sunset! The ceremony was held in the Garden and was very personal, a close friend of the family was their officiant, and their female friends and family members shared in the Persian sofreh part of the evening as well. Everyone enjoyed cocktail hour with beautiful flamenco guitar music and firelight before heading to the ballroom reception. There they enjoyed great food, prayers and toasts from their family, and lots and lots of dancing.

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Venue: San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Photographer: True Photography

Bridal Beauty: Peretti Hill Glam Squad 

Coordinator: Café au Love 

Florist: Leaf it to Lexi 

Bridal Gown: Bridal & Veil

Menswear: Black Tux

Cake/ Dessert: Babycakes 

Invitations: Paper Source

Entertainment: Caprice Strings; DJ Dre Motion

Destination Wedding at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park was an adventurous location for Karan and Trenton’s destination wedding.  They exchanged their vows with exotic birds in the background, took pictures with a slew of animals and enjoyed a “party animal” themed reception. Afterwards, their guests were treated to a safari ride through the park.

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Photographer: Blessed Wedding, Inc

Cake/ Dessert: Cute Cakes 

Florist: Allen’s Flowers 

Bridal Gown: David’s Bridal 

Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse 

Jewelry: Kay Jewelers; Happy Laulea 

Bridal Beauty: Knight & Veil; Elwynn + Cass

Entertainment: Bay Area DJ & Karaoke Event Services

Transportation: Luxx Limos

A beautiful blend of flowers make a stunning statement.

A variety of flowers including hydrangea, pin cushion, ranunculus, peony, dahlia, roses and greenery blend together effortlessly.  In fabulous shades of peach, pinks, taupes and whites are ideal for this smaller more intimate wedding.  Smaller centerpieces were used for most of the table with the exception of one focal point that appears the centerpiece is growing out of a tree trunk.

About the Venue:
Located in the House of Hospitality at Balboa Park, The Prado blends the grace and splendor of yesterday with the traditions of today to create the wedding of your dreams. The Casa Del Rey Moro Gardens are picturesque terraces for a wedding ceremony. There are multi-level terraces which feature historic fountains, reflecting pool, wishing well, and beautiful gardens have made this a premier wedding site for generations of San Diegans.

Venue: The Prado in Balboa Park

Photographer: BE Studios

Florist & Coordinator: Artistic Florals

Stylist: Kelly Dalisa

Linens: Napa Valley Linens

Rentals: TBD San Diego

Cake: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co

Stationery: Paper Scissors Print

Patriotic Country Chic Wedding

With a Fourth of July wedding, it seemed only natural to have a patriotic theme to their country chic backyard wedding. Complete with taking time to honor those who serve, singing the national anthem and fireworks! Kelly & Clinton’s reception was very personal and incorporated family, friends, fun and one-of-a-kind touches.

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Venue: Private Residence

Photographer: Spark the Heart Photography

Florist: Mayesh;  Matteson’s Florist 

Rentals & Linens: SD Party Rentals 

Bridal Gown: David’s Bridal 

Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse 

Bridal Beauty: Arezzo Salon & Spa

Catering: Hodad’s 

Cake/ Dessert: Yummy Cupcakes 

Entertainment: DJ Casper; On Point Promotions

Vissero Felici e Contenti

Featuring true romance and what’s more romantic than dreamy flowers?!? We wanted to show the grounds of north county’s hottest new venue, Tivoli Villa. With abundant charm, lush grounds, and a large area for dancing ready for a large family celebration. The renovations on these grounds are breathtaking. Sure to be a favorite for couples wanting a more private venue to celebrate with their guests.

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ABOUT THE VENUE:

The charm and sophistication of Italy comes to life in North County’s newest wedding venue, Tivoli Villa. Nestled in the hills of Bonsall, this hidden gem is the embodiment of the Italian spirit; every detail of this century-old property has lovingly restored by the team behind San Diego’s most successful wedding venues. You and up to 175 guests can leave the city behind and escape to the Tuscan countryside among the bougainvillea-lined adobe walls and olive tree grove. Say a dreamy “I Do” in front of an ancient oak tree, and sip limoncello with your famiglia next to vintage wrought-iron gates as the hills turn shades of pink from a breathtaking sunset. Pass a platter of fresh pasta from Trademark’s extensive farm-to-table menu. Your romantic day comes to a crescendo as you dance in the moonlight under a blanket of market lights!

Dream Team of Designers:

Florist: Simply Adina Floral

Venue/ Catering: Tivoli

Designer: Trademark Venues

Photography: The Saulniers

Rentals: TBD San Diego

Stationery / Calligraphy / Signage: Claudia Strenger

 

Magical Industrial Wedding

Courtney & Kelsey’s wedding was the perfect blend of simplicity and natural beauty. Their main focus was creating an atmosphere where all felt welcomed and comfortable while still honoring the seriousness and momentousness of the occasion. Working with Luce Loft’s intrinsically intimate setting and adding the magic of greenery and lights was the ideal spot. Using live plants and lighting juxtaposed against an industrial setting really brought together the essence of their relationship.

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Venue: Luce Loft

Cake/ Dessert: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. 

Photographer: Carmen Lopez Photography

Coordinator: Pebble Red Events

Florist: Flowers Annette Gomez 

Rentals & Linens: Rustic Events 

Bridal Gown: Almond Tree Wedding Boutique 

Jewelry: Charles Koll Jewellers 

Bridal Beauty: Bijou Beautiful; Meleah Makeup, Hair & Dance

Catering: Curiocity Catering 

Entertainment: DJ Hersch  

Officiant: Just Imagine

More of a party than your typical wedding.

What made Lisa & Ami’s wedding unique was venturing away from some of the “forced” elements that happens during typical weddings. They wanted to have a wedding that allowed people to move around and be free to enjoy themselves. They had a bar opened as guests entered and instead of a sit down dinner they had three food stations focusing on their cultural backgrounds, Italian and Indian, and tacos – their favorite food! And rather than a wedding cake, they chose to have a lavish dessert table and cheese station.

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Photographer & Video: BE Studios

Cake/ Dessert: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. 

Venue: Skybox at Diamondview

Coordinator: Creative Affairs, Inc.

Florist: Organic Elements 

Rentals & Linens: Event Party Rentals 

Bridal Gown: The Wedding Party  

Menswear: The Black Tux 

Jewelry: Seelenbacher Jewelers 

Bridal Beauty: Rare Bird Brides 

Catering: Root Cellar Catering Co.  

Invitations: Minted

Entertainment: Justin Ward Music; DJ Rooster 

Signage: Lavish Weddings

Classic and Romantic with Modern Touches

The wedding was classic and romantic, but had elements that made it modern day like the white washed chiavari chairs to the luxurious floral boxes and gold tapered candles. From the white, crisp, delicate blooms, blush pink bridesmaid dresses and the classic tux this sophisticated wedding style was timeless. The bride loved these geode bookends so much that she went to multiple stores to find enough to turn them into her table numbers.

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Venue: Carmel Mountain Ranch Estate

Photographer: Devon Donnahoo Photography

Coordinator: Nicole Manalo Events

Florist: Moments in Bloom

Rentals: The Chiavari Guys 

Linens: Raphael’s Party Rentals  

Bridal Gown: Boca Raton Bridal  

Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse  

Jewelry: Costco   

Bridal Beauty: HD Beauty; Taylor Haupt Makeup

Cake/ Dessert: Jenny Wenny Cakes 

Invitations: Minted

Entertainment: Battleson Entertainment  

Love in the desert

Jennifer and Cameron picked their wedding location because it was right down the street from where they met and where they love to vacation. They are both a little non-traditional and love the desert, so their ceremony venue was the perfect place for them. The reception was fun and funky, from the unique, bohemian florals to the bold vibes of the venue it was the ideal wedding scene for them.

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Coordinator: Peachy Keen Wedding & Event Design

Menswear: Friar Tux Shop 

Venue: Moorten Botanical Garden; The Saguaro Palm Springs

Photographer: Aimlee Photography

Florist: My Little Flower Shop 

Rentals: Signature Party Rentals 

Bridal Gown: The Dresser Bridal Couture 

Jewelry: Rustic and Main 

Bridal Beauty: Tanya Hair & Makeup

Invitations: Boelter Design Co.

Entertainment: DJ Guy Worden  

Wedding on the Water that Will

Take Your Breath Away!

Danielle and Matthew chose Coasterra since it is on the water, has the most breathtaking view of downtown San Diego, and was most unique venue they saw in San Diego. It was the perfect setting for the sleek and modern wedding they had envisioned. The color palette for the wedding was a mix of shades of blues to go with the overall look of the venue and incorporate a romantic and soft look for a coastal wedding.

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Venue: Coasterra

Menswear: Friar Tux Shop 

Cake/ Dessert: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. 

Photographer: Aga Jones Photography

Coordinator: Très Chic Affairs

Florist: Modern Bouquet 

Rentals: Crown Rentals 

Linens: APR Boutique Event Rentals

Bridal Gown: The Bustle Bridal Boutique 

Jewelry: Bridal Rings Company 

Bridal Beauty: Blush & Adore

Invitations: Minted  

Entertainment: Choice Entertainment  

Videography: Amari Productions 

A Nautical Way to Tie the Knot!

Janelle and Shaver had a nautical wedding at a beautiful yacht club complete with their guests arriving onboard a yacht. It was a gorgeous San Diego day for their ceremony on the lawn where their Golden Retriever was the flower girl and the Maid of Honor’s Lab was the ring bearer.  Then they had cocktail hour on the outdoor patio before moving inside for dinner and dancing. 

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Photographer: Allison Davis Photography 

Venue: Southwestern Yacht Club

Florist: Simply Adina Floral Design 

Linens: San Diego Linens 

Bridal Gown: Brides of San Diego 

Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse 

Jewelry: David & Sons Fine Jewelers 

Bridal Beauty: Juan Juan Salon; Lindsay M Gans Make-Up Artistry; Indigo Salon & Spa

Cake/ Dessert: Edelweiss Bakery    

Invitations: KnotJustStationery  

Entertainment: Elite British DJ  

Transportation: Rolls Livery 

Rustic and Romantic

with an Urban Vibe

From the start, Lydia and Gene knew they wanted their wedding to be intimate and true to themselves. They also wanted to host the wedding as a way to celebrate with their loved ones and thank them for the role they’ve played in their lives.  Their wedding was rustic and romantic in decor, but located downtown, so it still had an urban vibe that fit them well as a couple.

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Venue: Luce Loft 

Menswear: Friar Tux Shop 

Photographer: Justin Critz Photography

Coordinator: Pebble Red Events

Linens & Rentals: Simply Heavenly  

Bridal Gown: Royal Accessories       

Jewelry: Princess Bride Diamonds; Kim Long Jewelry 

Bridal Beauty: Mobile Beauty Team

Catering: Del Sur Mexican Cantina 

Cake/ Dessert: Home Bakeshop 

Videography: One Creative 

Dream Winery Wedding

Devon and Josh wanted a wedding that was unique to them and Devon researched every detail. She believes in this world of social media and comparisons “you can create your wedding of your dreams on your own terms and be 100% satisfied”. She loves that she had to get creative and enjoyed designing the details of their wedding.

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Venue: Mount Palomar Winery

Menswear: Friar Tux Shop

Photographer: Heather Anderson Photography

Florist: Joy of Bloom Florals  

Bridal Gown: Mia Bella Couture  

Jewelry: Simone & Son; WedgeWood Rings 

Bridal Beauty: Andrea Villa Hair; 805 Makeup

Catering: Temecula Catering  

Cake/ Dessert: The Sweet Apron  

Invitations: Shutterfly

Entertainment: Elevated Pulse Productions  

Videography: Ashley Bee Photography

The secret ingredient is always love!

Today’s couples are about personalization and experiences. Crystal and Joey love cooking, so we created the kitchen herb garden being a sense of storytelling to this styled shoot. With various shades of green to reflect the colors found in home garden herbs, a pop of femininity with blush, mauves and a statement blue (which happens to be the Pantone of 2020) which balances it with a masculine tone. A modern, delicate and romantic aesthetic featuring multiple varieties of herbs and plant life with a soft balance of color and tactile textures help provide a feeling of life and love.

About the Venue: Located in the heart of La Jolla Village, just one block from the ocean, La Jolla Woman’s Club provides a serene and luxurious setting for weddings. The exquisite private grounds, historic Irving Gill building, two ceremony gardens, and ocean views are just a few of the magical features of the club. Couples frequently wander to the ocean for photos while guests are enjoying their cocktail hour. Enjoy the exclusive use of the entire clubhouse and grounds for your event.

Dream Team of Designers:

Photographer: Allison Davis Photography 

Florist: Heather Palenscar Designs

Coordinator: Southern House Events + Weddings  

Venue: La Jolla Woman’s Club 

Rentals:  More Rentals 

Favors:  Perfectly Salty 

Bakery/Cake:  Sugar and Scribe

Gown:  Here Comes the Brides  

Menswear:  Friar Tux 

Stationery: Love Notes Stationery 

Signage: Janet Morrin Designs   

Calligraphy:   The Lettered J 

Hair & Makeup:  Beauty by Tara Lynn    

 Sana Sayed Makeup   

Elwynn and Cass Concierge   

Models: Crystal and Joey

April and Nicole’s vision for their day was elegant, but simple, lots of colors and lots of love.

Nicole’s favorite colors are purple and orange and her favorite flower is the calla lily, so they were used throughout their wedding day. The vibe for their day was coastal classic with palm leaves and orchids down the aisle. They wanted their guests to relax with toes in the sand and a drink in their hand. As a symbol of their love, they took pictures on the beach with a rainbow smoke bomb. Love is love!

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Coordinator: Bliss Events– Korie

Venue: La Jolla Shores Hotel

Photographer: Wilmar Flores Photography

Rentals: To Be Designed; Arc de Belle 

Bridal Gown: Rime Arodaky, Paris; Magnolia Bridal Boutique 

Jewelry: Robbins Brothers; Blumenthal & Co; Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers 

Cake/ Dessert: Uncle Biff’s California Killer Cookies 

Invitations: Mint 

Entertainment: Sleeping Giant Music  

Videography: Fate Studios

Eye-Catching Gatsby Wedding

A “Gatsby” theme with tropical floral influence was used to create different experiences in the ceremony site, cocktail hour, and reception. Paying particular attention to the lighting, they focused on creating as many separate, eye catching details as possible so that when guests entered into the grand ballroom it was so stunning it took your breath away!

Venue: The Prado at Balboa Park

Cake/ Dessert: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co.  

Rentals: Enticing Tables; Hire Elegance; Chiavari Chairs Rental of San Diego; Hostess Haven

Photographer: Di-Lanatta’s Photography

Coordinator: Stylish Weddings & Events

Florist: Rae Florae  

Linens & Rentals: Concepts Event Design  

Bridal Gown: Archive Bridal; Rose DeSimone 

Menswear: Hugo Boss; The Black Tux  

Jewelry: Vanessa Nicole Jewels  

Bridal Beauty: Jason Hair Studio; Makeup by Christina

Invitations: RSVP by Cirque Social

Entertainment: Republic of Music 

Photo Booth: SoCal Green Screen

Transportation: Royalty Limousine

Videography: Focused Bliss Productions  

Other: World Audio Services; Full Spectrum Events

The Polynesian-themed wedding featured elements to honor the couple’s Chinese, Jewish, and Hawaiian heritages.

Including a ceremony that concluded with a traditional breaking of the glass, and a reception with Asian/Hawaiian-inspired cuisine. The overall theme of the event was “Team Juslie’s Marathon for Life” to celebrate their love for running and endurance athletics; the table placards were designed to look like running bibs. After all, marriage is indeed a marathon, not a sprint!

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Venue: Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Photographer: True Photography

Coordinator: SD Weddings by Gina

Florist: Studio Fleurish  

Bridal Gown: Flares Bridal 

Menswear: Armani 

Jewelry: Tiffany & Co.; Blue Nile

Bridal Beauty: Beauty by Stacey

Cake/ Dessert: Jenny Wenny Cakes 

Invitations: Minted

Entertainment: Pop Vinyl  

Photo Booth: Pixster Photo Booths

Videography: Side by Side Cinema 

Perfectly paired pastel florals for a winery wedding

About the Venue:
For an elegant European wedding without the 12 hour flight, look no further than The Inn at Churon Winery in Temecula. Sitting on an 11 acre estate, the beautiful chateau has 24 guest rooms, all facing the vineyards featuring private balconies. The large grounds feature a long driveway, tiered lawns, and an elevated gazebo that has waterfalls and a moat surrounding it. Mid-April or September and October provide dates with the most colorful grapevines for your wine country wedding.

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Design & Coordination: Peachy Keen Weddings & Event Design

Venue: Inn at Churon Winery

Floral Design: Lovely Peonies Floral Design

Photography: Blessed Wedding Photography

Cake : 1914 Bakery

Backdrop/ Dessert Cart & Flatware: Something Special Backdrops

Goblets: Rickety Swank Vintage Rentals

Farm House Table: Rustic Events

Décor: All Propt Up

Invitation Suite & Calligraphy: Shelby Creative Design

Hair & Makeup: Bre Payton Designs

Gown: Embrace Bridal Boutique

Menswear: Friar Tux

Models: Hope and Tyler

High School Sweethearts Finally Tie the Knot!

The day Kimberly & Kristoffer finally tied the knot was not only a dream come true, but a culmination of their lives together thus far. Starting off as high school sweethearts, going to college together, getting their first apartment and dog, moving back to San Diego, and getting their first professional jobs. This wedding was a symbol of their growth through over a decade and a celebration of what is yet to come.

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Venue: The Immaculata; The Dana on Mission Bay

Bridal Gown: Luv Bridal 

Cake/ Dessert: Cute Cakes  

Photographer: Natalie Bray Photography

Coordinator: Lavish Weddings

Florist: MR floral&events 

Linens: APR Boutique Event Rentals 

Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse 

Jewelry: Royal Maui Jewelers 

Bridal Beauty: Angela Danielle Artistry

Invitations: lo + co

Entertainment: Sleeping Giant Music  

Videography: RUFFMEDIA 

Romantic Garden Wedding

Rachel and Robbie envisioned a romantic, relaxed, stunning and most importantly fun wedding.  Lots of white and green fragrant flowers were a focal point and helped set the garden like setting for the ceremony. The outdoor reception was dazzling under a twinkling white tent as a continuation of the garden vibe.

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Event Design & Coordinator: Paige at Bliss Events

Cookie Favors: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co.

Venue: The Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

Photographer: Half Full Photography

Florist: Flowers Annette Gomez 

Rentals: To Be Designed; Bright Event Rentals; Archive Rentals 

Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental 

Bridal Gown: The White Dress 

Menswear: Barneys New York  

Bridal Beauty: The Hair & Makeup Box 

Cake/ Dessert:  VG Donut & Bakery

Invitations: Whimsique

Entertainment: Serrano Musica, Encore Event Entertainment, JD Musik

Videography: Anthology Films 

Transportation: San Diego Van Service

A Clean and Classic Wedding

for High School Sweethearts

Olivia and Drew are high school sweethearts that had been together for years and their love truly radiated on their wedding day. The kept the decor simple, clean and classic. After a short ceremony, they celebrated with family and friends and managed to keep an intimate feeling reception, even with a larger guest list.

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Bridal Gown: Luv Bridal  

Venue: Bernardo Winery

Photographer: ColemanShots

Florist: Rosemary – Duff Florist 

Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse 

Jewelry: Shane Co. 

Bridal Beauty:  Poppy Salon 

Catering: Encore Catering & Events 

Cake/ Dessert: SusieCakes; Nothing Bundt Cakes 

Invitations: Minted

Entertainment:  Party People

A California vibe mixed with an elegant garden ambience and the results are stunning.

Beginning with a traditional Jewish ceremony outside. Then a special touch of a Klesmer musician playing music to lead guests to cocktail hour inside. The ballroom was transformed into a lush green outdoor feel, with trees lit with twinkle lights lining the entryway, and greenery sprinkled throughout the room. 

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Venue: Park Hyatt Aviara

Photographer: Paul Barnett Photography 

Coordinator: Victoria Weddings & Events

Florist: Organic Elements

Bridal Gown: M Bride 

Menswear: The Gentlemen’s Tux Club 

Jewelry: Unicorn Jewelry 

Bridal Beauty: KC Witkamp Makeup & Hair

Invitations: Sweet Paper

Entertainment: Still Listening Productions; The Mighty Untouchables  

Videography: Amari Productions

 

Perfect spring bouquet in pretty pastels

 

 Perfect spring bouquet of: Dahlias, garden roses, ranunculus, and spray roses backed in grevillea greens.  This bouquet just feels like spring and who doesn’t love the texture that grevillea greens?!?

Bouquet: Artistic Florals

Photographers: Blessed Wedding Photography

Bridal Gown: Luv Bridal

Venue: TBD Warehouse

Model: Adrianna

 

This magical wedding was truly a princess’s dream way to start their happily ever after.

On a perfect Southern California day, Ashley and Alan were joined by their friends and family to celebrate their marriage with a picturesque outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception under the stars.

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Venue: Park Hyatt Aviara

Photographer: Paul Barnett Photography

Coordinator: Victoria Weddings & Events

Florist: Organic Elements 

Bridal Gown: The White Flower Bridal Boutique  

Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse  

Jewelry: Bhindi 

Bridal Beauty: KC Witkamp Makeup & Hair

Cake/ Dessert: Cake  

Invitations: Sweet Paper 

Entertainment: Crown Town Music; The Mighty Untouchables 

Videography: Amari Productions

Magical Persian American Wedding

Saloomeh and Jarrod’s Persian-American wedding was timeless and elegant in a beautiful soft blush palette. The ceremony showcased an exquisite Sofreh spread, that contained items each symbolizing beautiful meanings. The reception was transformed into a magical evening with incredible floral arrangements and soft candle light. Then the live band kept hips moving on the dance floor the rest of the night.

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Venue: The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel 

Linens: BBJ Linen Rental 

Photographer: Armen Asadorian Photography 

Coordinator: First Comes Love Weddings & Events

Sofreh: Elegant Sofreh Design 

Florist: Blush Botanicals  

Bridal Gown: The White Flower Bridal Boutique  

Menswear: A Better Deal Tuxedo 

Jewelry: Diamond Exchange Dallas  

Bridal Beauty: Victoria G Hair Design

Cake/ Dessert: Jenny Wenny Cakes 

Invitations: Minted

Entertainment: Yara Bahonar Violin; Soul Station 

Videography: byDesign Films

 

 

Elegant Affair in the Desert

Disa and Amit had a traditional ceremony outside using the hotel’s landscape as a beautiful backdrop for a colorful celebration with amazing details including elephants for good luck. The elegant and breathtaking reception had stunning raised red and white floral centerpieces that were the focal point of the stylish tables. The evening was filled with amazing food, excellent music and lots of dancing.

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Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Golf Resort Palm Springs

Rentals: Enticing Tables

Photographer: Gary Coelho Photography

Coordinator: Lavish Weddings

Florist: 2 Lips Flowers 

Rentals: Kumba Entertainment & Events 

Linens: APR Boutique Event Rentals

Bridal Gown: Aishwarya

Menswear: Dreams Collections 

Jewelry: J & J Diamond Jewelry

Bridal Beauty: Dolled Up by Lulu

Catering: Jay Bharat; Dilliwala Indian Kitchen

Cake/ Dessert: Pastry Swan Bakery; Nini Pop  

Invitations: Take Note! Creations 

Entertainment: 3D Sounds

Photo Booth: Halo Photo Booth

Videography: Avec Lumière Productions 

 

Romantic Vineyard Sunset

Maureen and Jeffrey celebrated their wedding at Falkner Winery. It was the perfect location to celebrate with family and friends with beautiful scenery and incredible sunset views. They enjoyed some private time after the ceremony for sunset photos in the vineyard. The reception was full of love, dancing, wine, and ice cream sandwiches. 

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Venue: Falkner Winery 

Photographer: Hulse Photo

Florist: Brandi Nicole Floral Designer 

Bridal Gown: La Soie Bridal  

Menswear: Indochino 

Jewelry: M Kantor & Associates 

Bridal Beauty: Belle Beauty and Bridal; Nicoletta Gauci – Hairstylist

Cake/ Dessert: Chunk-N-Chip  

Invitations: Minted

Entertainment: Timmy d. Productions 

Videography: The Emotion Picture Studio 

Photo Booth: Trailer Gypsies

Love and Llamas

Michelle and Mike had an outdoor ceremony and reception under a tented pavilion filled with twinkling lights. Ethereal Gardens had the ideal laid back vibe they were going for. Michelle describes their wedding as the perfect day and “an effortlessly beautiful celebration of love and llamas”!

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Venue: Ethereal Gardens

Jewelry: Robbins Brothers; Kasia Jewelry 

Menswear: Zeglio Custom Clothiers; Men’s Wearhouse

Photographer: Brad Hart Co.

Florist: CraftBlooms 

Bridal Gown: The Dress Theory 

Bridal Beauty: Alexis Nicholas Makeup Artist; Svglamour

Invitations: Minted

Entertainment: Pacific Entertainment  

Llamas: Sugar Sweet Farm

Classic, timeless and elegant white florals for a fresh start

Luxurious blooms styled in pure graceful bouquets and floral centerpieces are the center of attention in this glamorous shoot.

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About the Venue:
The US Grant A Luxury Collection Hotel offers twenty-one different event venues for weddings of every size and style, The US Grant Hotel has hosted some of San Diego’s finest events since 1910. Each of the four distinctive ballrooms boast their own unique decor and sophisticated setting, rivaling Hollywood’s grandest sets while capturing the essence of romance in unique architectural details and crystal chandeliers sparkling from above. Let your wedding day become a chapter in the landmark hotel’s storied legacy.

Coordinator: The White Planning Company

Venue: The US Grant- A Luxury Collection Hotel

Photographer: BE Studios

Floral: Flowers Forever

Rentals: APR Rentals and BBJ Linens

Stationery: Dolldine Designs

Cake/ Desserts: Elegance on Display

Signage: Janet Morrin Designs

Gown: Here Comes the Bride

Menswear: Zeglio Custom Clothiers

Rings: Marrow Designs

Hair and MakeUp: Bre Payton Designs

Models: Karenn and Garrett

Persian Jewish Blend

This wedding was a blend of Sarah’s Persian culture and Benjamin’s Jewish background. They were able to find a great rabbi, who not only performed the Jewish ceremony, but incorporated aspects of the Persian wedding ceremony. It’s a true testament to the diversity of Southern California and the fact that two cultures can coexist and complement one another. The blending continued at the reception where they danced until the early hours to American hits, Persian pop, in addition to Jewish music such as the hora.

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Coordinator: Bliss Events– Ashley

Venue: Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa  

Photographer: Lauren Scotti

Florist: Layered Vintage 

Rentals: Folklore

Persian Accents: Samira Weddings and Events                

Bridal Gown: The Dress Theory 

Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse 

Jewelry: 33 Jewels at El Paseo 

Bridal Beauty: Genevieve Garner

Cake/ Dessert: Kuba Kreations Bakery  

Invitations: Minted

Entertainment: Dashing Events 

Videography: Taylor Films 

 

Jessica and Rafael’s fairy tale wedding was tailored perfectly to their classic style and Mexican heritage starting with a traditional Catholic ceremony.

The glamorous, upscale reception was filled with lush florals, great food and lots of Latin entertainment in order to achieve their goal of making a lasting impression on their guests, both visually stunning and entertaining.

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Venue: The Immaculata; THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Photographer: True Photography

Coordinator: I Do… Weddings & Events 

Florist: White Lilac Inc.  

Linens: Concepts Event Design  

Bridal Gown: Kinsley James Couture Bridal 

Menswear: Chookhare & Sons; The Black Tux 

Jewelry: Coady • Culha  

Bridal Beauty: Valente Hair & Co; Lindsay Ann Makeup

Cake/ Dessert: Churros El Tigre  

Invitations: Paper Source

Entertainment: Natalie Moran Clegg; DJ Retep; Mariachi Angeles de Pepe Martinez Jr. 

Videography: Fusion Estudio 

 

Remembering Family at

A Fairytale Wedding

Emma and Matthew envisioned an intimate, yet fun fairy tale wedding and the outcome was above and beyond what they had hoped for. Family is very important and they really wanted to honor Matthew’s father and Emma’s grandmother who had recently passed away. They change their flowers to roses In order to honor her Grandmother Rose. Emma had Matt’s father’s name embroidered on her veil as a remembrance.

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Photographer: Bob Hoffman Photography & Video 

Cake/ Dessert: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. 

Venue: The Westgate Hotel 

Coordinator: Confetti Skies

Florist: Petals & Lace Floral & Event Design 

Bridal Gown: Mon Amie Bridal Salon 

Menswear: The Gentlemen’s Tux Club 

Jewelry: Diamond Daughters

Bridal Beauty: Makeup by Shelby; Beach’n Hair 

Men’s Hair: Black Market Barbershop

Invitations: Paper Source

Entertainment: Elite British DJ 

Officiant: Rabbi Ian

 

Wedding in a San Diego Style Castle

Guests were greeted with a cold apple cider sparkler before the ceremony that was set under giant oak trees. Afterwards, they enjoyed cocktail hour on the upper lawn and a magical dinner outside with Mt. Woodson Castle as an enchanting backdrop. With champagne in hand, everyone moved inside to the Great Hall for toasts, dancing and cake cutting to finish off their dream-like wedding.

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Venue: Mt. Woodson Castle

Catering:  Personal Touch Dining

Photographer: Fleeting Fox Photography

Florist:  Nancy Stevens Wedding Flowers

Rentals:  Abbey Party Rentals; To Be Designed; Platinum Pro, Inc.; Event Party Rentals

Linens:  GBS Linens

Bridal Gown:  BHLDN

Menswear:  Men’s Wearhouse

Jewelry:  Del Rancho Jewelers

Bridal Beauty: Patricia Norvell Makeup Artistry and Hair

Cake/ Dessert:  Flour Power

Invitations: LetterBoxInk on Etsy

Entertainment & Photo Booth:  Sound Prodigy

Videography:  The Emotion Picture Studio

Straight from the pages of a rustic, woodland, fairytale wedding. Filled with beautiful, one of a kind custom pieces, created a mystical ambiance that enchanted all. The decor included vintage books touching hearts of guests, tasteful moss spread across table tops, floral bouquets laced to a vintage ladder with rustic antler sheds hung from above. Special messages from guests covered a globe hand painted by the bride herself. The night was magical filled with lots of dancing under a full moon & string lights sharing laughs & memories with the ones we love most.

Coordinator: Bliss Events

Venue: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Photographer: Darren Wellhoefer Photography

Florist: Jerri Disney Florals 

Bridal Gown: Archive Bridal 

Menswear: Boudi Dib 

 Jewelry: David Levi & Sons Jewelers

 Bridal Beauty: Audra Rene Studio; Amber Silva Makeup Artist

Cake/ Dessert: Yummy Cupcakes 

Invitations: Minted 

Entertainment: Choice Entertainment 

Videography: Creative Capture Video 

Other: 

Real Wedding Floral Inspiration

Anh and Dustin wanted an intimate, relaxed wedding at their home. Fresh white and green floral designs, candles, and black and gold accents were used to enhance the elegance of the home and give the reception the feel they were looking for.

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Florist:  Artistic Florals

Coordinator:  Bliss Events

Photographer:  Bailey Allison Photography

Linens:  Bright Event Rentals

 

A beautiful bouquet full of red roses and black calla lilies.  Fit for a Princess and perfect for your enchanting fairy tale wedding.

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5 Native Flowers Perfect for Your San Diego Wedding

By Kim Hess

 A California bride deserves a California bouquet. Flowers native to the Golden State will give your wedding day an authentic California flair. Southern California is home to thousands of native plants. They lend their beauty to the San Diego area, and we have to admit — we’re obsessed by the idea of showcasing native flowers during one of the biggest celebrations of a lifetime. Here are five native flowers perfect for your wedding.

California Poppy

Source: AbsendGardner.com. Used by permission.

The most obvious choice for your San Diego wedding is the California state flower, the California poppy. This brilliantly colored flower grows all up and down California, from the Oregon border, all the way into Baja California. This poppy lights up a floral arrangement with its color — anywhere from blazing orange to a golden yellow. Yellow poppies are more common in SoCal than they are to the north, so you might consider highlighting a more buttery-colored California poppy in your San Diego bouquets and centerpieces. The grayish-green stems and leaves also lend a stylish aesthetic to the greens in your floral arrangements.

 

Showy Penstemon

Credit: Tom Hilton

The showy penstemon is a gorgeous California plant. You’ve seen it blooming on its own in gardens and hillsides. These lavender-blue and lilac flowers grow on long stems that lend themselves to be massed into a hand-tied presentation. The showy penstemon blooms through much of the year and should be easy to find in California.

 

Pacific Coast Iris

Credit: Bri Weldon

The Pacific Coast iris will give you some different colors to choose — white, lavender, dark purple, even pinks, and burgundies. These gorgeous blooms with their large fluttering petals are a graceful addition to any flower arrangement. Whether you pick them by hand out of your garden, or your florist orders them for you, you won’t lose with the Pacific Coast iris. The long stems lend themselves to a presentation style bouquet. But since there’s only one big bloom to each tall stem, the stems can be trimmed and the flowers arranged in a nosegay or other design.

 

Matilija Poppy

Some people say this California native looks a little bit like a fried egg. This gorgeous poppy has large, crinkly snow-white petals that surround a cluster of golden-yellow stamens. Once your guests see Matilija poppies at your wedding, they won’t be thinking about bacon (unless you’re serving bacon at the reception of course!). They’ll marvel over the flowers. The Matilija poppy is one of California’s favorite natives. It was in the running for state flower against the California poppy when the decision was made in 1903.

 

Splendid Mariposa Lily

Credit: Joe Decruyenaere

The splendid mariposa lily was also a runner-up in the state flower contest. Take one look and you can see this lily holds its own against the distinct and lovely Matilija and California poppies. This flower blooms in the spring in California. It has three large petals and can be pink, white, lavender blue or purple. This distinctive flower grows on thin stems, making it an easy addition to any bouquet or centerpiece. The only downfall to the splendid mariposa lily — it’s not the most reliable of blooms, Horticulturists say flowering takes up a lot of energy for this plant, so a yearly bloom isn’t a sure thing. Check with your florist on its availability.

 

Choosing native plants is not just a style choice. It’s also the choice of eco-conscious brides, who want their wedding celebrations to leave a smaller footprint behind. Since they’re easy to grow here, you won’t have to spend a fortune on them. Luckily, in California, you don’t have to choose between being stylish, cost conscious, or environmentally responsible. The Golden State is home to lots of beautiful options.

 

Kim Hess is a nature lover and wedding planner who enjoys incorporating a hometown feel in the ceremonies and receptions she designs. She also enjoys tasting food at

These gorgeous gowns are from our You Can Bet on Love styled shoot.

The venue itself, The Del Mar Race Track, provided the inspiration for a horse racing theme styled shoot. The color inspiration came from the 2017 Breeder’s Cup Logo at Del Mar, who hosted the prestigious race in 2017. The colors worked perfectly since it matched the colors of Del Mar and were ideal for a wedding shoot. Del Mar is known for “where the turf meets the surf” and the colors were a quintessential match for the surf and sun as well.

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Bridal Gown: Here Comes the Bride

Hat: Carol Bader Designs

Menswear:  Friar Tux Shop

Bridal Beauty: Bre Payton Designs

Photographer: WASIO Photography

Coordinator: Winner Circle Events

Florist: Kendra’s Floral Design

Venue: Del Mar Race Track

Models: Lauren and Ty

Jockey: Ruben Fuentes

Racing Skills for Jockey-Abraham & Melody Ponce

The outdoors and the African savannah was the inspiration for this styled shoot.  The greens and tan you see in the trees and dried grass. The orange, yellow and rust of the sunset. The focal point was the gorgeous arch that had the tans in the pampas grass with the sunset colors in the flowers. All of the flowers, including the bouquet, had pampas grass to tie it all together.

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Beneath the 110 year old fig tree in their family’s backyard is where Jennifer & Michael chose to have their ceremony because it holds a special place in their hearts and provided a beautiful backdrop. They incorporated their love of travel with the use of world maps, the places they’ve traveled together for table names and old suitcases for cards.  They had to create a seating chart with the help of their wedding party the night before the wedding using a world map after the one they ordered never arrived. The chart turned out even better than planned and they had a great time together creating it.

 

Coordinator:  Bliss Events

Rentals:  Concepts Event Design; To Be Designed; Farm Tables & More

Cake/ Dessert:  Michele Coulon Dessertier: Gelato Paradiso

Venue:  Private Residence

Photographer:  Brian Leahy Photography

Florist:  Thistle Dew Floral & Event Design

Linens & Rentals:  Bright Event Rentals

Catering:  The Wild Thyme Company

Bridal Gown:  Lovella Bridal

Menswear:  Burdi (Chicago)

Jewelry:  Harry Winston, Hearts on Fire, David Yurman

Bridal Beauty: Vow Studio 101; Twisted Scissors

Invitations:  Whimsique

Entertainment:  Eliana Strings; RedShoe

Videography:  Modern 8 Films

Other: Lighting: SociaLights; Restrooms: Diamond Environmental Services; Child Care: Sitterwise

 

This bridal bouquet is blushing with just a touch of blues.

 

We don’t want to forget the man in your life, here’s a perfect matching boutonniere.

Florist: Artistic Florals, Inc.

Venue: Horton Grand Hotel

Photographer: Blessed Wedding Photography

Coordinator: Blush Events

 

Music was the inspriation for this styled shoot.  Lot of black and white were used and to offset that with a soft pretty  pink. Keeping it more upscale than rock and roll by using brass ornaments and a lot of candles. Many aspects of music such as vinyl records, sheet music, concert tickets, etc. were incorporated. It is fun and whimsical, while still being elegant and classic.

Photographer: Eisenhower Photography

Coordinator: Annemarie Donaker Weddings & Events

Venue: The Pannikin Building

Florist: Kendra’s Floral Design

Rentals: APR Boutique Event Rentals

Decor Rentals: Enticing Tables

Dessert/Cake: Elegance on Display

Favors: Stamped at the Sea

Hair & Make Up: Peretti Hill Glam Squad

Gown: Here Comes the Bride

Menswear: Friar Tux Shop

Models: Sarah & Matt

 

 

 

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Venue, Catering & Signature Cocktails: Coasterra

Photographer: Honey Photographs

Coordinator: Winner Circle Events

Florist: Pep Creative

Décor: TBD San Diego

Linens: Nuage Designs

Rentals: Enticing Tables; APR Boutique Event Rentals; Rustic Events; Pier One Imports

Cake/Dessert: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co.

Wine & Chocolate Station: Sweet Petite Confections

Invitations: Take Note! Creations

Bridal Gowns: Here Comes the Bride

Menswear: A Better Deal Tuxedo & Suits

Bridal Beauty: Bre Payton Designs

Jewelry/ Accessories:A Bit of Splendor/Chloe & Isabel by Stephanie Holmes

Ring Box: Esselle

Models: Drew and Olivia

ABOUT THE VENUE: One of downtowns most charming venues since 1887, The Horton Grand Hotel has an enchanting New Orleans Style courtyard for receptions or large outdoor patio area both with plenty of brick and historical romance.  After recently completing some room updates and we encourage you to take the time to go check out this gem of a hotel, conveniently located in the historical Gaslamp Quarters of downtown San Diego.

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Venue: Horton Grand Hotel

Photographer: Blessed Wedding Photography

Coordinator: Blush Events

Florist: Artistic Florals, Inc.

Rentals: To Be Designed Specialty Rentals & Event Design

Cocktails: Snake Oil Cocktail Co.

Cake/dessert: Sugar and Scribe Bakery

Invitations: Love Notes Stationery

Bridal gown: Here Comes the Bride

Menswear: A Better Deal Tuxedo & Suits

Hair and makeup: Peretti Hill Glam Squad

Models: Emily and Alvaro

What do you do when you have champagne taste and a beer budget? Talk to one of our top florist and get the help you need.  Here’s a sample of how to get the bouquet of your dreams and still stay in your budget.  The bouquet on the top is the “Luxe” and the one on the bottom shows you how you can get the same feel with a “Luxe for Less” price tag.

 

 

 

Bouquets: Studio Fleurish

Photo: Honey Photographs

What do you do when you have picked out the bridal bouquet of your dreams, but it’s not in your budget??  Talk to one of our top florist and get the help you need.  Here’s a sample of how to get the bouquet look you want and still stay in your budget.  The bouquet on the left is the “Luxe” and the one on the right shows you how you can get the same feel with a “Luxe for Less” price tag.

Photographer: Jamielyn Craft Photography

Bouquets: Flowers Forever

Venue: Coasterra

 

 

What do you do when you have champagne taste and a beer budget? Talk to one of our top florist and get the help you need.  Here’s a sample of how to get the bouquet of your dreams and still stay in your budget.  The bouquet on the left is the “Luxe” and the one on the right shows you how you can get the same feel with a “Luxe for Less” price tag.

Photographer: Jamielyn Craft Photography

Bouquets: Kendra’s Floral Design 

Venue: Coasterra

 

 

 

 

What do you do when you have picked out the bridal bouquet of your dreams, but it’s not in your budget??  Talk to one of our top florist and get the help you need.  Here’s a sample of how to get the bouquet look you want and still stay in your budget.  The bouquet on the left is the “Luxe” and the one on the right shows you how you can get the same feel with a “Luxe for Less” price tag.

Photographer: Jamielyn Craft Photography

Bouquets: Jolie Fleur

Venue: Coasterra

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the beginning, Liv and Nik knew they wanted an outdoor wedding in SoCal and picked the date to be the day after Liv’s parents’ wedding anniversary for good luck. The magical reception took place under the stars and twinkling market lights. There was even a harvest moon that night to help light up the dance floor. To close things out, they had a s’mores bar as part of the dessert menu.

Venue:  The Crossings at Carlsbad

Jewelry:  Robbins Brothers

Rentals:  Concepts Event Design; Stecklair Event Co.

Photographer:  Aubree Lynn Photography

Florist:  Wholesale Flowers & Supplies

Cake/ Dessert:  VG Donut & Bakery

Bridal Gown:  L’Fay Bridal 

Menswear:  Peter Millar

Bridal Beauty: Claire Alyse Makeup

Entertainment:  Dancing DJ Productions

What do you do when you have champagne taste and a beer budget? Talk to one of our top florist and get the help you need.  Here’s a sample of how to get the bouquet of your dreams and still stay in your budget.  The bouquet is the “Luxe” and the one on the right shows you how you can get the same feel with a “Luxe for Less” price tag.

Photographer: Jamielyn Craft Photography

Bouquets: Pep Creative

Venue: Coasterra

This garden chic shoot had an abundance of beautiful blooms that has us in awe.

Photography: Honey Photographs

Coordinator: Michelle Garibay Events

Florist: Studio Fleurish

Location: Omni La Costa Resort

Linens/Pillows: Mod Mix Studio

Flatwear/Chargers: The Chiavari Guys

By: Kristen Castillo

What’s your wedding style? Modern? Classic? Hipster? Or something else?
Ask yourself about your overall big day style, including flowers and décor.
What’s your vision? Soft and romantic? Bold & breathtaking? Whimsical? Sophisticated?

No matter which approach you prefer, there’s a floral look for you. Read on as local florists tell San Diego Style Weddings their trend picks for a variety of floral styles.

Couture
The couture bride is “looking to stop hearts when she walks in,” says Christine Early of Flowers Forever, noting these weddings often feature striking black with many décor embellishments including sparkles, sequins, rhinestones, chandeliers, ribbons and pearls.

Haydee Dela Cruz of Haydee’s Creative Flowers agrees, noting couture brides like “bling bling.”

Centerpieces are often tall. Dela Cruz says bouquets are “full and lush” frequently in muted colors like white, nude and blush.

A metallic color scheme with lots of gold and silver details is very on point for couture weddings right now.
Boho
Combining a 60’s and 70’s vibe with medieval romance, the bohemian look is all about bringing nature into the wedding.

Penn Bryan of Flowers of Point Loma says boho couples are “more relaxed” and focus on what’s “simple and easy.” That often means loose, cascading blooms, not formal, structured designs.

There’s lots of greenery, garland and headpieces too.

Flowers for boho brides are “more natural, have more green texture and use succulents,” says Lisa Whitebread of Designworks, who incorporates lots of eucalyptus and David Austin roses into her floral designs.

She says boho centerpieces are displayed in antique-like containers and wooden boxes. It’s trendy for garland used for altarpieces to be repurposed into centerpieces.

While the color scheme for boho weddings is muted, there’s often a pop of color.

“The boho bride is lots of fun,” says Dela Cruz, who often crafts hair crowns and dream catchers for her boho clients. She calls the look “fun and a little rustic too.”
Modern
This sophisticated bride knows exactly what she wants: a tailored look. Think clean lines, geometric designs and symmetry.

“Colors are bold. Either all white or all red or yellow and black,” says Early, explaining modern brides like flowers to make a trendy statement. “Strong, striking color combos.”

Whitebread, who says a green and white color combo is trendy, explains modern brides, are about “making each ingredient count.” These couples are opting to use a few statement flowers, “like one giant amaryllis,” instead of many blooms.

Centerpieces are displayed in nontraditional containers with lots of greenery. The refined look often includes candles.
Destination
“Most destination weddings are not big,” says Bryan, who gets requests from destination couples for tropical flowers like plumeria, as well as succulents for desert I Do’s.

Many destination brides coming to San Diego are choosing a beachy, tropical vibe, like a blue color scheme with white and purple blooms. Florals and décor are typically minimal. For example, often the bride carries a bouquet and guests wear leis.

“The San Diego vibe is a little bit vintage, boho and innovative,” says Whitebread, who finds many destination brides love using orchids in their wedding flowers.

Classic
Classic couples embrace “grand tradition and romance, hand crafted details, lavish décor and simple color pallets, like white and navy with gold,” says Nadine Zines of Studio Fleurish.

Focused on tradition, classic brides tend to like a very coordinated, cohesive look.

They often choose “classic round or classic cascading bouquets with roses or orchids, usually based on their color scheme,” says Early.

Dela Cruz’ classic brides frequently use calla lilies. She says the look isn’t fussy or textured. Instead, it’s “soft and romantic.”
Hipster
“Expect the unexpected,” says Zines, describing hipster couples. “Anything Goes.”

Hipster couples tend to be young, creative, minimalistic and into art and music.

Early says the hipster look generally applies to the whole wedding, not just the couple. While the style has many interpretations, it’s always personal to the newlyweds.

“It’s all about individual style,” says Early. “The hipster is anti-traditional and tends to be theme-y.”

She’s seen a rockabilly approach with round flower bouquets popular decades ago; a barn wedding with sunflowers; and a retro wedding with pink carnations.

Bryan’s hipster weddings have featured daisies and roses, as well as herbs. She says the feeling of a hipster wedding is “a little more relaxed and free.”

Wrist corsages with jewelry, mixed metal and fabric are in vogue for Whitebread’s hipster brides, who she says often are “into more art, color and off the wall” designs.

Second Chances
When it’s not a first wedding, couples tend to be more laidback. The celebration often focuses on a shorter ceremony and a longer party.

Zines says second chance weddings are “nontraditional, uniquely styled” to reflect the couple’s lifestyle and blended family.

The current trend has many second chance couples choosing neutral colors in flowers like calla lilies and casa blanca, as well as greenery and plants that can be repurposed after the wedding day.

With second chance couples, “it’s not about the details of the day,” says Dela Cruz. “It’s about the meaning of the day and doing things on their own terms.”

For almost as long as there have been weddings, flowers have played an important role in the celebration. In selecting the flowers for your bridal bouquet, you’ll want to consider blooms that best express your personality, complement your wedding gown and tie in with the general look and theme you’ve selected for the day. Here is a guide to the different styles of bouquets available to help you get the perfect bouquet for your big day.

CASCADE
A cascade bouquet, also called a “shower” bouquet, is very formal and the most traditional bridal bouquet. Like a waterfall, this bouquet flows and is designed to gently cascade downward. This bouquet is often designed with larger flowers at the top, using smaller blooms as it begins to taper down and land gracefully over the bride’s hands. Lisianthus, lilies of the valley, stephanotis, dendrobium orchids and other smaller flowers are commonly used in this shape of bouquet, along with accents of trailing ivy, vinca, or other delicate greenery. If you are wearing a full-skirted or ball gown-style wedding dress, this shape of bouquet may work for you. However, if you are a very petite woman, another shape of bouquet may be a better choice.

COMPOSITE
If you’re looking for a truly unique look in your wedding flowers and you can’t find a particular variety of flower that appeals to you, a composite bouquet might be the perfect choice. This intricate creation is composed by taking individual petals from flowers (such as amaryllis, roses, or lilies), wiring them together on a single stem and creating the look of one giant bloom. This style of bouquet would be the ideal complement to a simple gown with little ornamentation, or one with a very sleek silhouette.

HAND-TIED
For this more relaxed style of bouquet, a variety of blooms that tie in with the wedding theme are wired or loosely gathered together and tied with a satin ribbon or a combination of ribbon and lace. Some popular flower varieties for this style of bouquet are French tulips, day lilies, coneflowers, purple statice, lisianthus, stem roses and other hardy garden flowers. With its natural, just-picked from the garden look, this bouquet is a nice choice for an informal wedding.

NOSEGAY
A combination of simple style and elegance, the nosegay is a densely packed mound of flowers and greenery. When choosing flowers for a nosegay, compact blooms such as roses, tulips, peonies, hydrangeas, calla lilies and ranunculus work best. These blooms may be mixed, or for a simple look, you can stick to just one variety. An ideal choice for any style of wedding, a nosegay bouquet can be dressed up or down depending on the flowers you choose and how it’s tied together, with a wire, ribbon or other stem treatment.

PAGEANT
The pageant bouquet, also known as a “presentation” bouquet (think of the flowers presented to Miss America when she is crowned) is a bunch of long-stemmed flowers that the bride carries cradled in her arms. A pageant bouquet can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like, depending on the style and formality of your wedding. Some of the best floral choices for this type of bouquet are those with long stems or branches such as, calla lilies, roses, delphinium, tuberose, lisianth, or French tulips. The blooms are then secured together with a beautiful satin or fabric ribbon. However, when selecting the flowers for your pageant bouquet, make sure the blooms are not longer than what can fit comfortably along the length of your lower arm.

POMANDER
A less-traditional bouquet, the pomander is a small, compact bloom-covered ball that is usually four to six inches in diameter and then suspended from a ribbon that is worn around the wrist. This is a good choice for the bride who wants her hands to be free. A classic floral choice for a pomander is roses, but it may also be made with hydrangeas, delphinium, dendrobium orchids, or any other flowers suggested by your floral designer. While a pomander may not be the look for you, it’s an adorable alternative for junior bridesmaids or flower girls. Just remember to have it sized accordingly so its shape is appropriate for their age and size.

POSY
Similar to the nosegay but smaller in size, the posy bouquet is perfect for a petite bride with delicate hands, or for a bridesmaid’s bouquet. When selecting flowers for a posy, those with smaller blooms are ideal, such as spray roses, grape hyacinths, ranunculus and pansies. However, some large-headed flowers such as gardenias or peonies can also make quite an impact.

ROUND
The classic round bridal bouquet is usually compiled of large flowers that are loosely arranged. This shape and style of bouquet is a good choice for a formal wedding, or for the bride who wants a look less conspicuous than a cascade bouquet, yet bolder than a simple nosegay. Many varieties of flowers will work in the round bouquet, but some popular choices are roses, tulips, lilacs, stephanotis, hydrangeas, day lilies, peonies and seeded eucalyptus.