Bree + Brock | Logan Cole Photography | Darlington House of La Jolla

How to take over La Jolla: The Bree and Brock Story

This was a wedding for the books ladies and gentlemen.

First and foremost, huge thank you to Bree and Brock for choosing us to be a part of their big day and sharing their pictures with us from Logan Cole Photography.

There were so many gorgeous details that were meticulously cared for and it shows the amount of visionary collaboration between the happy couple and Fawn Events, formerly known as Perfectly Poised Events, who helped Bree and Brock plan their event.

The amount of vendor collaboration on this wedding was wonderful!

We’re always excited to be a part of elaborate events where we get to work with vendors from all over San Diego and Los Angeles.

Adore Folklore provided the tables, lounge furniture, shelves, and bar-front while the chairs came from Event Party Rentals.

The exotic table settings were also a concert of different vendors where Abbey Party Rentals provided the goblets and champagne glasses, Bright Rentals had the gold cutlery, napkins were from ModMix Studio and we provided the rest!

Their exquisite floral arrangements were done by Joy of Bloom Florals and we are blown away by how spectacular everything blended together!

The ceremony centerpiece, and later the halo around the Sweetheart Table, was an enormous flower arch made of tropical foliage, palm fronds, and a variety of colorful flowers to fit their “Spanish Tropics” theme.

Lots of emerald green, mustard yellow, burnt oranges, and hints of gold turned the Darlington House of La Jolla into a 1960’s Cuban Resort.

Their ceremony and reception were in the Rose Garden and there we offered their guests cool watermelon, mint and cucumber water while they awaited the fiesta to begin!

After the ceremony, our staff worked to transition the area from ceremony space to a dining space while the guests helped themselves to appetizers and refreshments at the bar.

Our bartenders expertly served up Bree and Brock’s signature drinks: The Mexican Mule and the Paloma while The Haiku Guys entranced the guests with their witty poems, customized on the spot, for each guest!

For dinner, guests were excited to see that Bree and Brock had chosen to go with our full Taco Bar Buffet with a towering pyramid of toppings for dinner.

Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. brought the cake and an assortment of adorable desserts!

Overall, this wedding was so unique and beautifully orchestrated that we couldn’t help but feel honored to be a part of it!

Thanks again to Bree and Brock, it’ll be a while before we stop talking about this one!

Let’s Talk Sweets! | Dessert Stations

Chichi Candy Collections,
Decadent Donut Destinations,
Cupcake and Churro Curios,
We’ve done it all.

Over the last few years, couples tend to steer away from tradition and opt for items such as small cake toppers to cut and then whatever other dessert tickles their fancy. In one of our recent posts, the Bride and Groom had an Ice Cream Sundae station! Anything is possible and as long as your guests get a little after-dinner sugar to help fuel their dance moves, they’ll be up for just about anything.

Candy Bars, tables glistening with glass jars full of wonder, are always good for the Bride or Groom with the extra large sweet tooth. It’s hard not to see the appeal when all of your favorite pieces are in one place, and any extras get to go home with you at the end of the night!

Photo to the right by Dapper Images

If a full four-tiered wedding cake feels both intimidating in size and restrictive with the flavors, (only four??), why not go a bit smaller? Cupcakes can ensure a multitude of flavors/dietary options and the smaller portion size will go over well with your guests who have probably been eating non-stop for the last three hours of your reception. Plus, they look so cute!

Desserts above by Cupcakes Squared

Photo above by Sara France Photography. Photo below by Elle G. Photography

If candy, cake, and cupcakes still aren’t what you’re looking for, what could be better on a fundamental level than sugared, fried bread?

In a cloud of powdered sugar, donuts have exploded in popularity over the last couple of years and we love watching couples get creative with their displays.

Bottom line is this: whether you want to stay traditional or go off on a sugar escapade, we’re here to help. you bring it, we’ll display it. Or we can bake it for you! Churros, brownies, cake shooters, and nearly anything else you can think of: just ask and it can be yours.

Photo below by Wilbur Studios. Photo above by True Photography.

Photo above by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Thanks to all of the awesome photographers for these mouth-watering photos! We’re actively trying not to drool on our keyboards.

Kristen + Aaron | Mirage and Light Photography | New Children’s Museum

Often, gray polished cement and exposed steel support beams in a venue can be a drawing point for many couples who want a refined contemporary feel for their weddings. The New Children’s Museum is one of the few modern urban venues in San Diego that can still look sleek and polished without feeling cold, dark, or impersonal. It’s a welcoming and lively place that Kristen and Aaron came to with their own jovial light and made the museum glow.

Between their hilarious bar sign and hand-painted banners hanging from the ceiling, they were a delightful couple whose friends and family reflected their love for life by rocking out on the dance floor with them until the very last dance. (Round of applause to Saenz Entertainment for keeping up with the eager group!)

The Ice Cream Sundae station we provided couldn’t have been a better fit for the museum’s youthful undertone and we made sure to serve all the toppings we could think of! Sprinkles, mini gummy bears, two sauces, whipped cream, and the list just goes on. The station is always a crowd pleaser and we can’t help but get excited when it gets chosen!

Big thanks to Kristen and Aaron for having us, your wedding was such a blast. Another thank you goes to the coordinator from Love Her Madly Weddings and Events, not only for the gorgeous flowers, but also for helping everything run so smoothly. Thanks finally to, Mirage and Light Photography, for such gorgeous detail and action shots!

Vintage Garden Dream Wedding

Dusty blues and extravagant florals set the tone of this gorgeous wedding! The antique appearance of the Darlington House in La Jolla California went perfectly with the event’s overall theme. The newly weds and their family and friends wore smiles all day long as they celebrated love. The amazing photographer Molly Goodman caught these jubilant faces from start to finish!

PTD Featured in The San Diego Business Journal!

Personal Touch Dining is thrilled to be featured in the San Diego Business Journal! In the article you can learn a little about where we began as a company and important business tactics for diminishing a slow season. Please see the attached link below for the full article.

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