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!

 

Featured Venue: The Ultimate Sky Box at Diamond View Towers

Where else can you get married over a baseball game in San Diego??

Photo by: True Photography

The Ultimate Sky Box in Diamond View Towers is one of our favorite venues for the wonderful Coordinating staff, chic modern style, and amazing views.

 

 

 

Downtown San Diego is spectacular from this angle!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The view from the patio deck has a 270-degree view of downtown and out towards the bay from Coronado Island to Point Loma.

 

 

They put on every kind of event and often host corporate events for conventions happening just down the street!

 

 

 

Photo by True Photography

Photo by True Photography

Photo by FilmFotoFusion

Since it is 15 stories up, there are no neighbors you have to worry about keeping up late at night with all the fun you’re having.

 

 

 

 

 

Weddings have great success here where the glass paneled wall can be opened or closed to accommodate larger parties during the on-season.

 

 

 

Full ceremonies can be had outside on the deck while the game goes on.

 

Some couples are lucky enough to finish their vows as the Padres made a home run, unknowingly timing their nuptials to the fireworks!

 

 

 

With projector screens, TVs, a built-in bar, awesome staff, and electrifying views, The Ultimate Sky Box is jam-packed with features to make your event amazing.

 

Thanks to all of the amazing photographers who captured the Sky Box’s best angles and to the fabulous coordinating staff for all the hard work you do to put on these events!

Photo by FilmFotoFusion

BRICK Winter Open House Event

 

 

We love these networking events where we get to socialize with guests and get to collaborate with other vendors.

 

 

Our chef was inspired by the cold weather lately and decided to serve some Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on some small baguette slices for easy nibbling.

 

Paired with the sandwiches, we served our hearty Butternut Squash Bisque warm and ready to dip or sip!

 

Our famous Crispy Brussel Sprouts with a balsamic reduction glaze and bacon finished off our plate with our signature purple orchid.

 

Our favorite signature drink, the Apple Cider Sparkler, was a perfect compliment to our savory dish.

 

The Martinelli’s base is sweet and has hints of ginger and cinnamon from the ginger simple syrup made in our kitchen and the cinnamon stir-stick we use as a garnish.

 

 

 

Thanks to The BRICK for having us, we love this versatile venue for every type of event!

Big thanks also go out to Christine Tustin Photography for these beautiful shots of our dish and drink!

 

Vendor Appreciation | True Photography

Word of mouth has always been our most reliable and most lucrative source of advertisement here at Personal Touch Dining.

Without our clients, locations, vendors, and even staff, the advertising attempts that we have made would need to be expanded by hundreds–if not thousands–of dollars.

Even so, nothing beats recommendations from a trusted source.

True Photography has been an unquestionably loyal and favorite vendor of ours not only because they are fantastic to work with, but because their work is simply amazing. Few other photographers have such a skilled eye for unique angles and priceless opportune moments.

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

We love recommending them to our clients because we know the client will be thrilled with the experience and the product every single time.

We hope that this process goes both ways and just recently, True Photography reached out to us with this statement from a client:

My fiancé and I just booked our wedding at Mt. Woodson Castle in Ramona, CA for Sunday, October 27, 2019. We fell in love with the venue thanks, in large part, to your photos that Mt. Woodson features on their website (we live in Washington DC and were unable to visit any venues in person).” 

 

We can’t thank True Photography enough for all their hard work and unequivocal reliability throughout our time working with each other.

Out of the hundreds of pictures they’ve shared with us, it was nearly impossible to choose our favorites.

Here, we’ve only included a handful.

 

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

We look forward to any collaborative works in the future,

delighted as always.

 

Nathan and Erin | Next to Me Studios | New Children’s Museum

What a fabulous wedding!

Nathan and Erin had so many unique details that they brought into their special day, illuminating The New Children’s Museum.

Transportation from the hotel to The New Children’s Museum was on a stunning white and gold trolley car. It had just enough space for the happy couple and all 16 members of their Bridal Party!
The girls looked gorgeous in a variety of colors from dark teal to the palest dusty pink.
To offset the girls’ dresses, the gentlemen looked dashing in their navy blue suits and each tie matched the bridesmaid they were paired with!
Every detail was thought of.

The New Children’s Museum exhibits change periodically depending on the artwork contributed, but they always offer some of the most unique and fun photo opportunities.

The ceremony was outside, across the street in the public park. A giant golden hexagon, draped in light purple, peach, white, and pink roses served as the backdrop for the top of the aisle where the couple said their vows.

After the ceremony, back inside on the museum’s main floor, dining tables for guests were set all in white. The white chairs, linens, and napkins brought so much natural light to the space and made the metallic gold accents stand out.

One of our favorite unique details of the wedding was when two of the Bride’s cousins performed a song for Erin and Nathan!
How cute are these custom Jones Soda Bottles!?
The buffet food and some of the dessert station were provided by us here at Personal Touch Dining. We gave them lemon squares, berry bars, red velvet cake shooters, and they provided some of their own traditional family desserts as well.

We had so much fun with this beautiful couple and their wonderful family. Thank you to Molly Stark from Tres Chic Affairs for coordinating and Next To Me Studios for the stunning photography!

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 StudiosPhoto 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!

     

Amber & Nathan l True Photography | Darlington House

We are grateful to be a part of Amber and Nathan’s special day. From the gorgeous Spanish architecture at Darlington House to the brilliant beach sunset of the evening, every moment was magical. A special thanks to the wonderful vendors who made it all happen. Congratulations Amber and Nathan!

Caterer – Personal Touch Dining

Photographer – True Photography

Venue – Darlington House

Florist – Layered Vintage

DJ & Photobooth – Dancing DJ Productions

Hair & Makeup – KC Witkamp

Wedding Dress – Mia Bella Couture

Tuxedo – Ede and Ravenscroft

Coordinator – Lindsay Nicole Weddings and Events

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