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Aug

Featured : Ceremony Magazine Gatsby Inspiration

We loved being a part of this beautiful, Gatsby-inspired day with the lovely Gina Hundley of San Diego Weddings by Gina. The bride wanted a black, white and gold wedding filled with sparkle and lace. Check out all of the details by clicking here or any of the images below:

WE LOVE OUR PARTNERS

coordination : San Diego Weddings by Gina

floral design/lace linen : Blush Botanicals

rentals/draping : Concepts Event Design

photography : Dapper Images

venue : Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

invites/paper goods : Whimsique

Jan

Featured : Inside Weddings

Wow! We absolutely LOVED working on this amazing wedding! A spectacular team of vendors came together to create this magic, with Lisa Lippe, owner of Details Defined, at the helm. The Grand Del Mar could not have been a more perfect backdrop for this glamorous, over-the-top wedding. Click here or on the images below to get all of the juicy details!

WE LOVE OUR PARTNERS

coordination/styling : Details Defined

floral design : Blush Botanicals

photography : Boyd Harris Photography

venue: Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Oct

Elena & Felipe : A Gatsby Inspired Fête

Oohh la la! We absolutely adored designing this fabulous Gatsby-inspired affair for E & F! Dramatic black accents were paired with soft creams and bold, antique gold tones to create an old-world feel. The bride carried an ultra glamorous and fragrant bouquet of peonies, garden roses, gardenias and glittering brooches.

The reception was studded with large, spraying arrangements of various roses, hydrangea, orchids and fluffy feathers. Traditional gold candelabras were finished in glittering crystal strands and pendants placed atop our custom ivory and mirrored platforms.

WE LOVE OUR PARTNERS

photography : True Photography

event/floral design : Blush Botanicals

coordination : I Do Weddings!

venue : Prado Balboa Park

Jul

Kristi & Mike : Glamour in Black, White and Gold

To describe this over-the-top wedding as glamorous would be an understatement. With its numerous chandeliers, glittering crystals, rich golds and shining sequins, this wedding was a shimmering black, white and gold feast for the eyes. Kristi knew exactly what she wanted from the moment she walked into our studio (along with her FABULOUS wedding coordinator, Gina Hundley of San Diego Weddings by Gina) and we took her dreams and made them into a flower-filled reality.

The bridal bouquet truly set the tone, created solely of fluffy, fragrant white peonies encrusted with unique gold-faceted brooches of all shapes and sizes.

Not to be outdone, the stunning ceremony was dressed-to-the-nines. We custom created a gold dupioni silk carpet aisle runner and custom hand-sewn black lace platforms to be topped with floral and surrounded by luxe drama. The entry to the aisle was marked by our gold chandeliers, dripping in fluffy peonies and roses paired with large urn-style arrangements of element-blocked florals. We custom created a black draped canopy to be full with a lush floral arrangement across the top. Our glittering gold and crystal chandelier hung in the center, complimenting the entry decor.

Huge centerpieces covered the reception, with a variety of centerpiece-types placed at guest tables, one more dramatic than the next. Candles created a romantic glow across the room in shades of glass, cut crystal, gold and mercury glass. Mirrored platforms were utilized to elevate centerpieces and create a unique look on the tabletops. Gold candelabras were adorned with glittering Swarovski crystal detailing and black crystal candelabras were strategically placed along the room to add a unique twist. By far the most dramatic and large of the centerpieces was an all-orchid centerpiece created from over 85 exotic phalaenopsis orchid stems.

Huge thank you to the team at Dapper Images for the great photos and to San Diego Weddings by Gina for inviting us to play on this amazingly over-the-top wedding!

WE LOVE OUR PARTNERS

coordination : San Diego Weddings by Gina

photography : Dapper Images

floral design : Blush Botanicals

venue : Omni La Costa

draping/rentals : Concepts Event Design

Apr

Stefanie & Brad : A Luxe Pink Beach Wedding

We are flipping over the images of this gorgeous wedding (and great looking couple!) thanks to She Wanders Photography! Pink/glam was the theme for this stunning soiree, and the ladies of Luxe Events took that concept and ran with it flawlessly. A soft, garden feel was chosen for the ceremony followed by a glam reception dripping in Swarovski crystals and delicate lace.

The bride chose to carry a glittering bouquet of dripping white orchids and soft blush and pink blooms, complete with a dripping jewel accenting. Each bouquet was finished with a glittering brooch.

S & B’s drool-worthy ceremony took place on the lawn at the iconic Hotel Del Coronado, where we used our ivory draped canopy to create a unique, romantic scene. We custom created dripping crystal swags to tie back each pole and placed A-symmetrically cascading floral arrangements in soft ivory, white, blush, pink and fresh green tones. Gorgeous, lush arrangements were placed at the entry to the aisle atop our lace-accented ivory pedestals. The result was pretty magical.

The “pretty in pink” reception couldn’t have been more detailed and fabulous! We created Three types of centerpieces paired with a long, lush, elevated floral runner placed down the length of the head table!

WE LOVE OUR PARTNERS

coordination/design : Luxe Events

photography : She Wanders Photography

venue : Hotel Del Coronado

rentals : Concepts Event Design

linen : La Tavola Linen

cake : Cake

paper goods : Brightly Designed

Jan

2014 : A Year in Review

Whew! What an incredibly FABULOUS year 2014 was! We feel so lucky to have formed such amazing partnerships and been able to work on some insanely gorgeous collaborations! We can’t thank all of our clients and collaborators enough for all that they have done to make these events and features what they are! THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for your support and love. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Please enjoy some of our favorite memories of 2014!

above photo by Bryan Miller Photography, styling by Luxe Events, calligraphy by Twinkle & Toast

above photo by Bryan Miller Photography, coordination/table design by Couture Events, menus by Whimsique, table and chair rentals by Concepts Event Design, Westgate Hotel

above photos by Boyd Harris Photography, coordination/design by Details Defined, The Grand Del Mar

above photos by Ashley Keleman Photography, coordination by Luxe Events, design by Blush Botanicals, wood tables from Concepts Event Design, Rancho Bernardo Inn

above photos by Bryan Miller Photography, coordination/styling by Luxe Events

above photo by Bryan Miller, coordination/styling by Luxe Events, Cal-A-Vie Resort & Spa

above photos by Victor Sizemore Photography, coordination/styling by Victoria Weddings, The Grand Del Mar

above images by Resolusean Photography, coordination/design by Rachel Finn of I Do…Weddings, wood tables by Concepts Event Design, Rancho Bernardo Inn

above photos by Gina Canali Photography, coordination by L’Auberge Del Mar, wood tables by Classic Party Rentals, L’Auberge Del Mar

photography by Birds of a Feather, coordination by Before I Do Events, Santaluz Country Club

above photos by SheWanders Photography, coordination/styling by Luxe Events, Hotel Del Coronado

above photography by True Photography, coordination/styling by Victoria Weddings, rentals by Classic Party Rentals, Private Estate – La Jolla

photography by Bryan Miller, coordination/design by Couture Events, draping by Revelry Event Design, The Grand Del Mar

photography by Paul Barnett, coordination/styling by Victoria Weddings, Private Estate – Poway

above photography by The Youngrens, coordination/styling by Couture Events, Park Hyatt Aviara

Photography by Light of Love Photography, coordination/styling by Luxe Events, wood tables by Concepts Event Design, Rancho Bernardo Inn

photography by Justin Lee Photography, coordination/styling by Luxe Events, vintage furniture by Archive Vintage Rentals, Serenity Oaks Ranch

above photography by Paul Barnett, coordination/styling by Victoria Weddings, backdrop by Concepts Event Design, wood tables by Concepts Event Design, La Costa Resort

coordination/styling by Joie De Vivre, The Grand Del Mar

above photo by We Heart Photography, coordination by Bliss Events, Rancho Valencia Resort

above photos by France Photographers, coordination/styling by Cynthia Zatkin Events, La Valencia Hotel

above photos by Acres of Hope Photography, coordination/design by Couture Events, vintage rentals from Archive Vintage Rentals, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe

above photos by Bryan Miller, coordination/styling by Paige Jensen of Bliss Events, Estancia Hotel

Photo by Bryan Miller Photography, coordination by LVL Events, San Diego Museum of Art

above photos by Luna Photo, coordination/styling by Crown Weddings, Rancho Valencia

above photos by Cole Joseph Photography, coordination/styling by Cynthia Zatkin Events, Prado at Balboa Park

above photos by True Photography Weddings, Coordination/styling by First Comes Love, Linen from Concepts Event Design, rentals (chairs) from Hire-Elegance, Scripps Seaside Forum

above photos by Bryan Miller Photography, Coordination by Anne’s Plans, Rancho Bernardo Inn

above photos by Paul Barnett, coordination/styling by Details Defined, The Rancho Santa Fe Farms Country Club

photography by Fuller Edge Photography, coordination by Allison Noelle Events, Hotel Del Coronado

above photos by True Photography, The Lodge at Torrey Pines

above photos by ABM Photography, coordination/styling by Luxe Events, La Valencia

above photos by SheWanders Photography, coordination/styling by Luxe Events, rentals by Concepts Event Design, Hotel Del Coronado

above photos by Paul Barnett, Del Mar Country Club

Dec

Kate & Karl : A pairing of Modern and Glamorous at the Grand Del Mar

Creating this wedding with Erica Hinshaw of Joie De Vivre Events was pure heaven. K held a romantic and traditional bridal bouquet created from freesia, roses, spray roses, gardenias and other like blooms while her girls each held a unique bouquet of one type of bloom included in the bridal bouquet against unique gowns. Karl wore a sophisticated and timeless boutonniere created from mini gardenias. The neutral palette of soft ivories, golds, champagnes and creams paired well with the Capella Ballroom of the Grand Del Mar.

The ceremony was simplicity at its finest, created with tall floral centerpieces placed atop clean ivory pedestals at the entry of the aisle and at the end of the aisle to frame the ceremony. Delicate rose petals lined the aisle sides to soften the scene.

karlkate_0447 karlkate_0446 The candle-lit reception took place in the gorgeous Capella ballroom of the Grand Del Mar, where we paired various soft ivory, cream and champagne blooms to create a soft look accented by mirrors and gold. We created mirrored runners down the long banquet tables and hand shaped calla lilies to seem as though they were “spilling” from vessels along with white phalaenopsis orchids.

GET THE LOOK

coordination: Joie De Vivre Events

floral design: Blush Botanicals

venue: Grand Del Mar

linen: La Tavola Linen

Dec

Featured : Karis & Blake on Ceremony Blog

A huge thanks to Ceremony Blog for featuring one of our most favorite Hotel Del Coronado weddings of 2014. Click here or on the image below to see the feature on Ceremony Blog and get information about this wedding. To see our two-part past blog posts about this wedding, click on the “part 1” and “part 2” below.

part 1

part 2

Dec

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Real Housewives Event

Whether you are a fan or not, we can all agree that the “Real Housewives” phenomenon has certainly taken off and we were so excited to see that Joanna Krupa, supermodel from the Miami Housewives chose to have her wedding at one of our FAVORITE venues in San Diego, the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort! The fabulous Park Hyatt ladies called us up to create the perfect tablescape for the screening of the episode to celebrate with their favorite wedding industry folks. A huge thank you to Paul Barnett for capturing the table in all of its glory!

VENDOR LOVE

photography: Paul Barnett

floral design: Blush Botanicals

table/chairs/runner: Raphaels Party Rentals

venue: Park Hyatt Aviara

Oct

Natalie & Daniel : Love in La Jolla

We are so excited to share ALL the juicy details of this sophisticated soiree! We had an all-star vendor list lineup of Paul Barnett (Barnett Photography), Victoria Schroeder (Coronado Weddings) and Wayne Foster Entertainment. N & D’s day was truly the perfect blend of rustic sophistication and delicate glamour, having paired custom birch wrapped stands and organic moss with glittering crystals and soft white orchids! We normally like to start with personal flowers and ceremony details but we’re feeling a bit backwards today so we’re mixing it up!

The all white centerpieces romantically sprayed outward, creating a unique firework effect and pairing perfectly with the glowing candlelight placed at various heights below the gorgeous floral.

The romantic ceremony was set outdoors at the Torrey Pines Hilton in La Jolla and it couldn’t have been a more fitting backdrop for the stunning chuppah (a traditional Jewish wedding canopy)!