Every little girl grows up dreaming of the day they will meet their Prince Charming. We have visions of the perfect man sweeping us off our feet, but more importantly we envision the perfect wedding right down to the last flower petal. Yes, the wedding tends to trump the man when it comes to us […]
Welcome to Karen Tran’s Lavish Online Blog
While she’s unable to serve you a cup of tea for obvious reasons, she would love to invite you to kick off your heels and settle in as you get inspired by her recent work, latest travels, and industry insight and advice.
May 19, 2015
August 10, 2014
We are thrilled to share with you a teaser photo from Channing and Trevor’s wedding in Maui. The Hyatt Regency Maui lawn provided a fabulous setting including this large plumeria tree to hang the gorgeous floral pieces. The crystal chandeliers and hanging florals provided the perfect backdrop for the bridal table. More photos from […]
August 27, 2013
We adore beach wedding and beach wedding is more beautiful with sparkles mixed with shades of pink. The Ocean front Windsor lawn was adorned with an abundance of white pink and magenta pink flowers. The custom wedding canopy draped with pink ombre chiffon and festooned with roses, orchids, peonies and hydrangeas. We look forward to […]
February 11, 2013
We are so happy to be a part of Linda and Doug’s beautiful wedding at the Park Hyatt Aviara. It was such an honor to work with this sweet couple for more than a year. We love the style they have chosen for their wedding: Glam, sparkly (For Linda), modern and clean line. The ceremony […]
January 30, 2013
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
October 31, 2012
This past summer, we had a complete pleasure of designing a wedding on a beautiful lake in Minnesota. We enjoyed working with this beautiful family and so honored to be a part of their wedding celebration. The wedding took place at the family’s estate in northern Minnesota. The beautiful bride Jennifer wanted a classic and […]
September 26, 2012
We adore the Hotel Del Coronado and we love blush colored wedding. What a beautiful combination! The bride Erin was glamorous, gorgeous and incredibly stunning on her wedding day. Her Vera Wang dress was a perfect balance of vintage and modern. The grand ballroom at the Hotel Del Coronado sparkled with beautiful linens from La […]
