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 […]
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.
March 6, 2012
January 30, 2012
There’s something magical about white and yellow. When put together, they transform into a combination of fresh, exciting and whimsical. We were ecstatic about doing Shannon and Jason’s wedding at the ultra hip L’auberge Del Mar. Let’s start off with her bouquet. Hand wired Hawaiian cattleya and phalaenopsis orchids were wrapped in a sash from her […]
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 […]
July 25, 2011
Ah, weddings by the sea shore…..Beach theme weddings are my favorite! What’s more fitting then a starfish? Even better, a crystal starfish brooch from Karen Tran collection. A perfect compliment for a seaside wedding. Please check back for a full post of this sweet wedding at the gorgeous L’auberge Del Mar, a perfect Seaside […]
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 […]
November 2, 2010
This last summer we had a pleasure of designing a fantastic tiffany blue beach wedding at the Hotel Del Coronado. This is no surprise to anyone how much I love the Hotel Del. It is an ultimate beach front property. Carly and Jake’s wedding ceremony took place on South Beach in front of the Hotel […]
July 27, 2010
Now it’s time to sit on that comfy couch, kick your feet up, and take in this intimate seaside wedding designed by Aileen. Kelly and Michael invited 40 of their closest family and friends to the gorgeous L’auberge Del Mar to join them on their wedding day. The couple loved the combination of green and […]
August 17, 2009
We are so excited to see that one of the most beautiful San Diego wedding venue {L’auberge Del mar} has chosen our ceremony decor images for their new Website! I love this hotel! It’s chic, elegant and sophisticated! The fantastic Sunset Terrace deck with it’s ocean view backdrop makes this the most desired ceremony site. […]
June 22, 2009
Welcome back to part 2 of Mandy and Scott’s Wedding. The Ceremony took place on South Beach at the Hotel Del Coronado. One of the very few ‘on the sand’ Beach venue in California. Being a Southern California girl, I’m all about the sun and sand. I thoroughly enjoyed designing in a natural surrounding. The […]
June 18, 2009
Mandy and Scott traveled from Arizona with 90 of their guests to celebrate their nuptials on the sands of Hotel del Coronado. Vivid colors are definitely the theme for this wedding. Mandy wanted the deep bright Fuchsia mixed with granny smith apple green and a touch of yellow. Wow! I love that! I was like […]
