We are so happy to see our lovely couple featured in latest edition of Ceremony Magazine. Mandy and James elegant Versailles wedding took place at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Known for it’s massive display of crystal chandeliers, the ballroom was appropriately named ‘Versailles’. The theme of this wedding fit this adorable couple to […]
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January 30, 2013
January 14, 2013
This sophisticated and lavish wedding at the Grand Del Mar truly reflects the style of Steve and John. Their hospitality was beyond gracious. The beautiful guests were treated to a grand evening filled with impeccable decor, entertainment and fine dining. We were grateful that the couple gave us full liberty to infuse the Manchester ballroom […]
January 10, 2013
We are very honored to be featured in the latest South Asian Bride Magazine. From cover to cover, all the images are so beautiful! Our table design palette consisted of soft and vibrant Pink with luxurious Gold. An abundance of pink peonies were used for the table garland and the gold floral stand dripping with […]
December 17, 2012
It’s so awesome to relive the spectacular wedding of Kelsey and Jeff at the Hotel Del Coronado. Please see their full post HERE. A huge thanks to the talented Yougrens for their fabulous images. They did a superb job capturing this wedding. Congratulations once again Kelsey and Jeff!
December 13, 2012
It doesn’t get very cold here in San Diego and this is as close as we’re going to get to a white winter wedding. Nevertheless, it was white and wintery in the Capella Chapel at the Grand Del Mar. Steve and John wanted a winter wonderland in the Capella chapel, which is lined with dark […]
December 3, 2012
No doubt the blush color tones has been the most popular color trend this year. You can see why, it is subtle, timeless and elegant. This wedding was all that and more. The ceremony was beautifully decorated with soft blush tone fabric chuppah adorned lavishly with white and ivory florals. Thick petal path lead the […]
November 28, 2012
Oh how we love white weddings and a wedding at the Rancho Valencia can’t be more perfect! The newly renovated Rancho Valencia Resort is a spectacular place to host a wedding! Particularly the Rose Garden. This lush garden is charming and quaint, surrounded by lush foliages. Our round rotunda wedged perfectly in the nook of […]
November 23, 2012
Please join me at the Wedding faire symposium in San Francisco area for 3 full day of work shops for wedding professionals and brides. I will be one of the speakers along with the fabulous Marcy Blum, David Beahm, Sasha Souza, Robert Fountain and Phillippe Lee. You can visit The Wedding faire website for full […]
November 18, 2012
When the beautiful bride Mandy came to us with a request for a french vintage wedding (think Versailles!). I immediately jumped with excitement! It’s no secret I am in LOVE with anything glamorous and a french baroque theme in the Versailles ballroom at the Westgate Hotel just fit the bill. My head was spinning with […]
November 13, 2012
It was such a pleasure to design this wedding for ultra sweet and special couple Vicky and Dale. The wedding celebration at the Four Seasons Westlake in Los Angeles set a beautiful tone for this vibrant wedding. The wedding ceremony decor embraced the all white theme which was perfect against the soothing waterfall backdrop and […]
