The W Hotel stood for ‘winning’ at Carolyn and Canh’s modern and edgy wedding. Her love of all things glamorous and purple were combined with his contemporary eye for a sleek and festive soiree, dripping with details. Let’s start with her bouquet: a clean and chic gathering of white parrot tulips and calla lilies, all...
Category Archives: Recent Weddings
Kelly + Michael Vintage Garden Wedding Part II
Kelly and Michael’s wedding was full of delicious details, I couldn’t fit it all into one post! Their magical day started at the Prado Balboa Park, where they exchanged their vows alongside a wishing well draped in a luscious yellow garland. Guests arrived at Thomas Bui’s fabulous home to find a long feast table lined...
Exquisite Wedding Magazine Feature: Kelly + Michael’s Vintage Inspired Wedding
The long awaited Spring/Summer issue of Exquisite Magazine is out and we couldn’t be happier that one of our weddings was featured! Kelly and Michael’s special day was full of unique and personal details, thanks to Kelly’s stylish eye. When I met with this gorgeous bride, she pulled out a case of Pellegrino bottles, vintage...
Rosie and Luke’s Peacock Wedding
Peacock feathers always have a way of tickling my fancy. It this case, they were paired with teal satin dress, brown cymbidium orchids, and organic succulents. Rosie was a gorgeous bride who loved vintage details. We added an antique brooch to her bouquet and finished with handle with lace to match her stunning lace dress....
Modern Hotel Del Coronado Wedding
I absolutely love it when a bride isn’t afraid to do something daring with her decor. When I got the opportunity to design a modern wedding with Susanne from Crown Weddings, I was beyond excited. Cathy and Christian had their intimate wedding in the Coronet Ballroom of the Hotel Del Coronado. With a color palette...
Yellow Wedding Fever
Looking back on another fabulous year, I couldn’t help but notice all the yellow weddings we’ve had. Here is a sampling of yellow events that range from vintage, to simple, to modern, and funky! I love weddings at historic locations, such as this ceremony at the Prado in Balboa Park. A romantic garland of yellow...
Purple Weddings of 2010
We had a fantastic year with many great weddings. Amongst those weddings, purple stood out as a popular trend for many brides, and I can see why. It’s a striking color that can be either fun and flirty, or refined and elegant. Boldly colored bouquets of orchids, roses, and calla lilies are great for that...
Carol and Glen: Hotel Del Coronado wedding
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...
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...
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...