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Event Coordinator Shout-Out! | Gina Hundley

One of San Diego’s Finest Event Coordinators!

Gina Hundley of SD Weddings by Gina

Working with a talented event coordinator like Gina is like being with another member of our Personal Touch Dining family! We’ve always admired her positive attitude, impeccable organization skills, and professional commitment to excellence.

According to her website, and our personal experience, her event planning business is all about “executing flawless and unforgettable weddings here in Southern California and beyond.”

From intimate to opulent, in her hands, your event will be more than you could have ever imagined!

True Photography at The La Jolla Women’s Club.

True Photography

She is a highly experienced event coordinator, with over 300 successful weddings and events beneath her belt.

According to her website, she makes sure to provide “complete inclusivity of ethnic/interracial, LGBT, military, and destination weddings.”

As an event coordinator, Gina takes great pride in her impeccable attention to detail, her ability to understand her client’s needs, and her complete client devotion.

True Photography

We can’t wait to work with Gina again soon!

Don’t forget to check out her website for galleries, extra info, or to ask any questions!

The BRICK’s Winter Open House | Andrea David Photography

We can’t help but reminisce on the hypnotic romanticism of The BRICK’s Winter Open House.

It was a night for all of us vendors to seduce the senses as we put forth our best to impress the crowd. The room glowed with a warm light as sight, touch, taste, and smell were all amplified.

So much heart went into this event, and our guests LOVED it!

We had TWO food stations for our guests!

At our Barbacoa Taco Station, we expertly layered our fresh tortillas–grilled on-site– with savory Barbacoa beef and offered a rainbow of authentic toppings to customize each plate.

Roasted Bell Peppers, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Red Onions, Limes, and a Roasted Corn Salsa were the perfect accompaniments to complement our beef.

We’re salivating just looking at it all put together!

For Dessert, we offered our Deconstructed Strawberry Margaritas!

These “Shots Through the Heart” were a fun twist on an old favorite, and perfect for those in the crowd who might have a darker sense of humor towards Valentine’s Day.

Our second station served our Cedar Plank Salmon and Basil Pesto Risotto, one of our favorite crowd-pleasers!

We could rave about this dish forever if you give us a chance!

Our commitment to keeping the cedar plank beneath the salmon for as long as possible gives this a plate that extra personal touch we’re known for.

When it’s ready to be served, the salmon has absorbed the flavors of the cedar and masterfully paired with our decadent Basil Pesto Rissotto for the perfect balance of creamy, smokey, and salty.

We love working with BRICK, and we’re so thankful for Andrea David Photography’s gorgeous pictures!

This event was such a treat. We’re looking forward to working with all these vendors at events in the future!

Valentine’s Winter Open House | The BRICK | San Diego Event Catering

See us at BRICK’s Winter Open House!

The clock strikes midnight on February 15th. In that instant, romance is off the shelves, perched on discount racks, and tragically forgotten.

But if you’re up for a little more love in the air, BRICK is throwing their Winter Open House, February 19th!

The perfect belated Valentine’s date, or Galentine’s night out, this event will be a hopeless romantic’s dream!

From 6-9 pm, see us in action as we serve up our best, and take in all of the stunning love-inspired florals, rentals, and decor from other talented San Diego vendors.

This exclusive event is free for our amazing clients and their friends or family. So, click HERE to let us know if you’re interested in joining us!

Other Participating Vendors:

Platinum Event Rentals

Folklore Rentals

New Creations SD

DJ Hot Chocolate

Frost Me Gourmet

Wednesday Cake

Andrea David Photo

The CLLCTIVE

Voice & Video

Posh Privy

Diamond Daughters

BRICK Beverage

BRICK Coordination

Wedding Themes We Love! | Part Three | San Diego Catering

Here we are again for Part Three of our

“Wedding Themes We Love!” Series

Romantic

In Part One of this series, we mentioned the Formal/Traditional Themed wedding as the most often mentally pictured for a wedding.

If Formal the first, thanks to Hollywood, the Romantic Theme would be the close second.

This theme is most natural to blend with others, and frankly, there are very few weddings that wouldn’t fall under the Romantic spectrum.

The defining characteristic of this theme?

All the florals, bigger is better, especially in loose, wild arrangements as though plucked from an enchanted forest.

Florals below by Flora Glamor

Photo by Gabriel Conover Photography

Everything is in pastels like cream, blush, lilac, sage, and cornflower blue.

Photo by Fleeting Fox Photo

No hard edges or defined lines.

Like walking in a dream, everything is soft and flowing with a life of its own.

Photographer: Gabriel Conover Photography

Warm glowing hanging lights, like the classic Market or cheerful Christmas lights, add to the ambiance.

Photographer: Fleeting Fox Photo

Plunge your guests into an ethereal atmosphere where magic seems closer than ever, and they feel like they’re part of your fairy tale!

Photographer: True Photography

This theme can fit any dining style due to its versatility! So take a closer look at your guests and their needs instead.

Have a reasonably young crowd excited to dance? Go with a “Moving Style.”

Are you looking for something more traditional for your fairytale wedding? The Seated or Buffet dining option is more your scene!

Whimsical

This theme is for the unconventional couple looking to embrace the unexpected on their special day, hoping to wow their guests!

Photographer: True Photography

If your mood is “Don’t take life so seriously, this is a party,” then this is the theme for you!

Photographer: Bella Grace Lynn Photography

Mismatched decor works well for this idea, so go wacky, unique, and eccentric for your big day.

The bottom line is always to think bright, colorful, and happy!

Photographer: Bella Grace Lynn Photography

If you and your partner are both a little quirky, be proud and let it reflect in your centerpieces, signs, everything!

Photographer: Mirage + Light Photography

Due to its young, fun-loving, casual, unconventional nature, going with a “Moving” or Small Plate Style dining for this theme seems like the best fit.

A Buffet is a fun option for this theme, too, if wedding guests would feel more comfortable casually sitting to chat throughout the night.

Alternative

On the opposite end of the color spectrum, a couple doesn’t have to be bright and cheery to be unconventional!

Photographer: Mirage + Light Photography. Florist: Love Her Madly

No need for sunglasses inside to battle the neon aesthetic like in the theme above.

This theme tends to feel more formal with a nod towards modern class and sophistication.

Photographer: Jessie Schultz Photography

It’s perfect for the offbeat couple who are looking for something broody and beautiful.

Darker, jeweled tones promote a moody color palette that can be just as romantic as the pastels!

Photographer: Aubree Lynn Photography. Florist: Studio Fleurish

We love the idea of smokey grays embellished in champagne or wheat.

Or perhaps a palette inspired by the sky at night calls to your heart!

Photographer: Val Dostalek Photography. Florist: Splendid Sentiments

We can see Small Plate or “Moving” Style dining perfect for this theme, but with its formal air, a Seated dinner could also be a smart choice!

Coming Soon!

Keep a lookout for Part Four of this series as we explore the Tropics, and some clever Travel themed weddings, (for those who can’t wait for the honeymoon!)

Wedding Themes We Love! | Part Two | San Diego Catering

Welcome back for

Part Two of our “Wedding Themes We Love” Series!

Last time, in Part One of our series, we focused on Formal/Traditional and Modern themes, and while their elegance will never falter, we’re kicking our heels off for this post!

Vintage

Softer than a modern look, a Vintage theme can express old-world elegance minus all the polish of the two previous ideas.

With the clever use of repurposed antiques, Accessory Tables can add to the overall feel of a rare collection brought back for your special occasion.

Bringing in classic cars, or vintage dresses can add that flair for the refined charm you’re seeking.

A new trend that fits perfectly with this theme is the bold lounge areas with well-loved furniture we keep seeing!

Let your guests lounge in luxury, taking iconic social media pictures on these gorgeous styled sets!

Don’t forget the vintage bus!

The dining style to best fit this theme is a couple’s choice, meaning anything could fit beautifully because of the flexibility of the motif.

Try a buffet-style service and include a gorgeous antique visual focal point to bring cohesion to the room.

Art Deco!

Great Gatsby-esque parties are a fantastic inspiration for the vintage, yet glitzy, couple who want to really wow their guests.

This lavish, golden glamorous motif is a blend of vintage, modern, and formal.

So feel free to have that seated dinner style and keep the dance floor alive with a full jazz band!

For invitations, you can’t go wrong with zippy fonts, intricate geometric shapes, and sharp lines.

Think “vintage allure,” try to seduce your guests with luxurious champagne promises, and hypnotize with glitter.

Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box with this theme!

Exquisite hotels don’t have to be the only option for this motif; we’d love to see someone recreate an “Orient Express” experience for their guests.

For the dining style, we suggest Small Plate entrees at food stations around the room.

This motif is all about being young, vibrant, and lively!

Keeping the dining style more socially inclined with some smaller cocktail, or belly-bar, tables for quick bites on the go will suit this energy the best.

More themes are yet to come, so keep an eye out for Part Three of this series, coming soon!

Andrea and Colin at BRICK

A trendy wedding affair at BRICK definitely hit the spot for A + C’s big day! Displayed long banquet tables of navy and greenery, with hints of gold and burgundy, made this venue shine – let’s not forget those football jersey table numbers! Studio Fleurish not only created their beautiful blooms, but also coordinated the event! Smiles, love, and a whole lot of fun completed the night.

Thank you to Aubree Lynn Photography for these amazing shots of this couple’s wedding day!

Additional Vendors:

Catering: Personal Touch Dining

DJ: Dancing DJ Productions

Cake: Babycakes

Photo Booth: Wall of Fame

Elena & Todd at BRICK

We absolutely loved celebrating with Elena and Todd at BRICK! This awesome venue was the perfect backdrop for such a beautiful wedding reception. They chose white, grey and silver as their wedding colors, along with a ton of greenery, which looked great against the brick walls of the venue. The dining tables were decorated with silver chargers, light gray napkins, elegant menus and garland. Every single detail made this reception so stunning.