The latest Winter 2012 Inside Weddings Magazine featured our beautiful couple Chleo and Ben. Their wedding took place at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel. Being the grandson of the Music Guru Wayne Foster Entertainment gives you many perks. It’s no surprise that this wedding would be flawless, gorgeous and action packed with the most amazing […]
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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.
February 29, 2012
December 5, 2011
If you live in San Diego, you are fortunate to experience beautiful and comfortable weather most of the year. We are now in November and the weather has been consistently in the high 70’s. Now that is summer living! L’auberge Del Mar is one of those place that comes to mind when one thinks about […]
August 15, 2011
This was a lovely and fun wedding. Full of fine details and interesting elements. Kelly and her sweet mother Diane knew they wanted something very unique before our first meeting. After choosing their wedding venue at the beautiful Torrey Pines Lodge, they immediately commission us to design their spectacular wedding. A beautiful marriage of Modern, […]
July 7, 2011
Peonies season is upon us and we can not be happier! We are basking in hundred of these gorgeous blooms daily and loving it! The coral charm peonies are the highlight for this Modern Mediterranean photo shoot. Aileen was inspired by the crisp colors of Coral, deep orange and the perfect blue from the dress […]
February 1, 2011
Who can resist the color ‘Tiffany’? This romantic ‘Azul’ color blends perfectly with the Pacific ocean view that L’auberge Del mar has to offer. Melissa and Chris’s wedding was highlighted in the latest Ceremony Magazine. Their stunning wedding was filled with an abundance of exotic white orchids and other white blooms at the Seagrove Park […]
December 26, 2010
Christmas is a very special time to be with your close friends and family. A Christmas wedding is even more special during this happy time of the year. Last year we delighted in designing a special wedding for Susanne and Matthew at the beautiful Santaluz Country Club. This venue is gorgeous if you are looking […]
November 16, 2010
Sandra and Timothy planned their destination wedding from North Dakota. I had the pleasure of meeting them just once when they paid a visit to San Diego before their wedding. From their photos below, you can see that Sandra LOVES pink, crystals and orchids. The ceremony was set with a beautiful San Diego skyline backdrop. […]
August 31, 2010
July 21, 2010
The Hotel Del Coronado never disappoints. With it’s beautiful red roof turret and historical background, it is a charming place to be wed. Kinsey and Chris had just that; a charming wedding. The ceremony preformed in the picturesque Garden Patio located in the heart of this romantic resort. The intimate reception was held in the Windsor Complex ballroom […]
May 11, 2010
Yesterday Style me pretty featured our luscious vintage wedding at the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla. Thank you SMP for such a wonderful feature! How lovely is Darby? You can read my previous post of Darby and Rod’s gorgeous wedding Here. I am so very fortunate to have so many beautiful brides who are just […]
