When I first met Carol and Glen, I couldn’t stop smiling from their witty banter and humor. And when I first heard their love story, I was exited to design their wedding even more! Carol and Glen were high school sweethearts who parted ways. Many years later, they reunited and rekindled that teenage flame. The...
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Black and White Weddings
Johnny Cash was onto something every time he wore black: it makes a statement. Here is a collection of photos we’ve done throughout the year that showcase the variety that having a black and white wedding can have. First is a clean mahogany canopy on the lawn of La Estancia in La Jolla. Roses and...
Intimate Yellow La Valencia Wedding
Here is a romantic story that will melt your heart! We got a call from Mauricio, telling us he wanted to surprise his fiancee, Betty, with a spur of the moment wedding. He asked us to create an intimate wedding at the charming La Valencia in La Jolla for two using her favorite color, yellow. For...
Plum Purple Magenta tabletop photo shoot
Purple reigns supreme in this photo shoot we did at one of the villas in Santaluz. We noticed that this year Purple has been the preferred color palette for this year’s wedding. Here we used a wide range of shades from fuchsia, lavender,purple and eggplant to royal blue and chartreuse. A variety of springtime blooms...
Aileen Tran featured in ‘Brenda’s Wedding blog’
A big Thank you to Brenda’s Wedding Blog for featuring a selection of my bridal bouquets! Below are some bouquets I have designed integrating brooches, feathers, lace and jewels. The options are truly endless. You can see more new bouquets every Monday and tons of eye candy at the fabulous blog of Karen Tran Florals.
Chinoise Tabletop Photoshoot
Here is a photo shoot dedicated to the origins of one of my favorite flowers: the peony. This insanely gorgeous flower came from China, so naturally I wanted to pair it with traditional blue and white chinoise vases. With cloud-like arrangements filled with peonies named “Charlie White” and “Bowl of Cream,” how could you go...
Dramatic Details: Candlelight
Along with the centerpieces, what makes a dramatic statement in a reception is the candlelight. It gives the room an unbelievably romantic atmosphere. We love to get creative with our votive and floating candles by adding colored water and a hint of bling. For a chic tropical wedding, we lined a path of orchids with...
Fuchsia and white wedding at L’auberge Del Mar
What is one of the most romantic views in San Diego? Why it’s from the Pacific Terrace of L’auberge Del Mar. This couple chose to have an intimate wedding, overlooking one of California’s most beautiful beach. We constructed a mahogany canopy and hung white orchid leis and crystals that swayed in the ocean breeze. One of...
Neutral escort table
Whenever a bride is afraid of a little color, all the more power to them. Sometimes understated colors show off the natural beauty of flowers even more. Case in point: this wood toned inspired sign-in table the Hotel Del Coronado Windsor Lawn. A sandblasted grapewood branch, adorned with white and ivory flowers, is balanced a...
Distinguished Details: Wheatgrass
Not only is wheatgrass a phenomenal superfood, but it also makes for a chic and modern display. Wheatgrass gives a deep punch of green to an escort card table or as an enhancement to a table top. Escort cards nestle perfectly in between the vibrant blades of grass. Never has freshly cut grass looked so...