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 9, 2012
It’s always timeless here at the Hotel Del Coronado. And the glorious ballroom requires a classic timeless decor. This beautiful wedding was so romantic and elegant using the soft pink combined with luxurious gold. Please stay tune for more gorgeous photos from Pam Scott.
February 14, 2012
This wedding had all the elements to be the over the top gorgeous wedding of the year. The setting, the beautiful bride and of course the over abundance of flowers. We were ecstatic that Ceremony Magazine has chosen to feature this on their latest publication. We were so fortunate peonies were still available for this […]
February 9, 2012
Our ultra fun tiffany blue and white wedding at the Hotel Del Coronado was recently featured on Ceremony Magazine Orange County. It is not only Ravishing, it was majestic, glamorous, gorgeous and surreal. I can go on and on. This beautiful couple was a gem and so much fun to work with. Their radiant personalities […]
January 12, 2012
Our Sweet couple Kim and Brian’s wedding at the Hotel Del Coronado is now available on Video. We posted their stunning glitzy wedding of Tiffany blue and white some time ago. It’s great to revisit their wedding again. It puts a smile on my face. They are a fun and laid back couple who enjoys […]
November 1, 2011
The gorgeous wedding of Kelsey and Jeff took place at the infamous Hotel Del Coronado. I love this wedding for so many reasons. Kelsey and Jeff’s fun and vibrant personality shines through their entire wedding. Boy, do they know how to enjoy a wedding! It was fantastic! This seaside wedding embraced many fun and interesting […]
September 8, 2011
The wedding ceremony of Kim and Brian was taken place at the beautiful Hotel Del Coronado on the windsor lawn with direct ocean view. I love the sweet blend of the Tiffany blue and yellow color. A perfect mix for a summer wedding. The Escort table for the guest place cards was the show piece […]
August 7, 2011
Several weeks ago we had the pleasure of designing a charming wedding of Alison and Brian at the Hotel Del Coronado. The details of this wedding was absolutely darling! Old picture frames, the bride’s grandmother’s cameo brooch, customized hand stitched linen runner paired with our vintage style florals gave this wedding a unique edge. Hundreds […]
June 9, 2011
We had a fabulous time designing the wedding of Laura and David at the Gorgeous Hotel Del Coronado. We are awaiting photos from the photographer but in the meantime, here is my favorite. The ceremony was taken place on the Windsor Lawn overlooking the pacific ocean. Classic, romantic and timeless are words that definitely describe […]
December 27, 2010
Last week we featured a naturalistic Lady Slipper bridesmaid bouquet. This bridal bouquet was a compliment to the same organic inspired wedding at the Hotel Del Coronado. The bride, Loan was enamored with all things organic, and wanted a loosely arranged bouquet of hand wired gardenias, Charlie Brown cymbidium orchids, and sahara roses. I love […]
