New Children’s Museum Wedding | Client Review

We love leaving a client with the best memories of their special events.

This happy bride knew exactly what she wanted, and working with her was an absolute dream!

 

Thanks for leaving such a stunning review, Ashley!

We’re beyond delighted by your wonderful words, and we’re so glad your wedding was everything you dreamed about and more!

 

Brittany + Adam Wedding Video! | Astray Photography | New Children’s Museum

In case you all didn’t get enough of Adam and Brittany’s Modern Romantic City Dream Wedding, THERE’S MORE!

 

Huge thanks to the happy couple and Astray Photography for sending us this incredible video of this magical day.

 

(We’re not going to pretend we didn’t tear up once or twice while watching it, so get ready for all the feels!)

 

 

Vendors:

Coordination: Back Patio Event Designs

Venue: The New Children’s Museum

Florals: soil and soul

Photobooth: Focus Photo Suites

Photographer/Videographer: Astray Photography

DJ: Jimmy Grizzley

 

Brittany + Adam | Astray Photography | The New Children’s Museum

 

Modern Romantic City Love

These love birds had a ball exploring beautiful Downtown San Diego for the perfect wedding photoshoot before their evening ceremony at The New Children’s Museum of San Diego.

 

 

We love Brittany’s wedding look!

The sleek lines of her stunning gown are modern yet reminiscent of vintage Hollywood glamour for a timeless classic feel.

 

 

The bridesmaids were all glowing in excitement, and the dreamy, airy dresses paired with the wild beauty of the bouquets are a beautiful way to bring in more of that ethereal feel to balance the modernity of the city architecture.

 

 

Adam looked so dashing in his dark navy suit and broody maroon pops of color.

Like Brittany, his ensemble was chic while still maintaining that timeless vintage polish.

 

 

The groomsmen looked so classically handsome in these sharp suits!

A pair of dark shades perfectly finished off the look.

 

 

With the First Look and group pictures all taken care of, it was time to get ready for the ceremony!

 

 

The ceremony was across the street from the Museum, in the public park with a peaceful secluded atmosphere and plenty of space for guests.

 

 

At the top of the aisle was a majestic wooden Huppah, draped in an incredible arrangement of florals plucked from a fairytale.

 

 

Brittany looked absolutely radiant as she came down the aisle.

 

 

This dazzling Huppah framed the happy couple perfectly for the most jaw-dropping photos.

 

 

After a small candle lighting ceremony, to symbolize the joining of their lives, they were pronounced husband and wife!

 

 

 

Any more excited, and you’d think these two just won the Superbowl!

 

 

Inside the venue, we put the finishing touches on the dining tables before guests arrived from the ceremony.

 

 

Guests arrived at the party welcomed by our appetizers, drinks, and this contemporary sign-in book!

 

 

To find their seats, guests looked on the wall for their escort cards.

These hand-made magnetized corks doubled as fridge magnet wedding favors, and cardholders on the dining tables so servers could find their names.

 

 

For the Grand Entrance, the newlyweds came up the rainbow bridge and straight onto the dance floor for their First Dance.

 

 

This moment allows a moment for the Bride and Groom to recenter as the day’s stresses begin to lift, and the real fun begins.

 

 

Their Sweetheart Table was an ethereal garden dream brought to life with all the dark wild foliage, warm golden lanterns, and twinkling lights in the sheer backdrop.

 

 

After the seated dinner, where we served guests their choice between our savory Short Ribs, Herb Crusted Chicken, or Specialty Meals all made on-site, the DJ opening the dance floor with the Anniversary Dance!

This birds-eye view of the room demonstrates The New Children’s Museum‘s versatility and amount of usable space for significant sized events such as this.

 

 

This stunning two-tiered cake from Flour Power Cakery was a statement piece with those extra-tall layers and clean frosting finish.

To flank the cake, a family member brought in a local specialty, Julian Apple Pie!

 

 

For the rest of the evening, guests danced the night away, thanks to Jimmy Grizzley.

They only paused long enough to hoist the newlyweds above their heads in the traditional Hora celebration dance!

 

 

 

We’re so glad we could be part of this special day, and we loved working with these two in collaboration with Back Patio Event Designs!

 

We wish them all the best in their bright future together, and we’re so excited to work with the rest of these talented vendors again soon.

 

Vendors:

Coordination: Back Patio Event Designs

Venue: The New Children’s Museum

Florals: soil and soul

Photobooth: Focus Photo Suites

Photographer: Astray Photography

DJ: Jimmy Grizzley

 

Jenevieve + Adam Wedding Video | Amari Productions | The New Children’s Museum

 

Watch this incredible video of Jenevieve and Adam’s magical Wedding Day!

Just click the link below!

 

Adam & Jenevieve

 

We LOVED working with these two, and all the other spectacular vendors that day, at the always beautiful New Children’s Museum.

 

We wish them all the best in their future together!

Videographer: Amari Productions

Venue: The New Children’s Museum
Planner: Sweet Blossom Weddings
Photographer: Jessica Van, Copper Collective

Floral Design: Organic Elements
Bar: San Diego Wine & Culinary
Beauty: Refined Beauty
Entertainment: Sleeping Giant Music
Cake: Tara Heather Cake Design

 

 

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 One | San Diego Catering

Motif, Theme, or Inspiration: Express Yourself Throughout Your Event!

 

With so many avenues to go down, deciding on a single theme for a wedding to fit a couple’s personality can be tricky.

We’ve brainstormed and come up with 12 general themes that can be tweaked to represent any combination of unique combined personalities as accurately as possible.
We’ll dive into the most theme-appropriate decor choices, best dinner service methods, entertainment options, and more for each!

Formal/Traditional

 

When asked to picture a wedding, most would visualize something huge, fluffy, with white everywhere.
In reality, the closest to this vision would be a Traditional wedding, but it can be so much more than just clouds of white!
Let’s peek into the lives of the upper class with this “White Wedding” everyone imagines!

 

 

Start with a “Black Tie” dress code.

This theme can be the perfect excuse to dress to the nines, and why not look like a red carpet movie star on your big day?
This type of affair is for those couples who want a grandiose and unforgettable night for their guests.

 

 

Visualize your dining tables with complete table settings, traditional proper cutlery, and glassware for a full sit-down style meal.

Tables should also feature posh decor with gorgeous flower arrangements.
Finally, a magnificent head table as the focal point of the room is necessary, and don’t forget lots of crystal!

 

Modern

 

A step down on the scale of traditional extravagance, with the same formal air, a Modern event is for the new-age Formal couple.

Always in-the-know with current events, the grand florals are replaced with clean lines in geometric shapes to provoke a minimalist mindset.

 

 

Your guests should notice how sleek and polished everything is, and a venue can enhance this with exposed structural beams or lighting for an industrial edge.

 

 

Stick with a seated dinner as a nod to the feel of elegance reminiscent of the old traditions, or go with a moving-style dinner service!

Also called a small-plate style, it allows guests to serve themselves from different food stations.
It’s a fabulous combination of the fashionable plated meal with a buffet amount of food.

 

Our next topic themes will be Vintage and Art Deco in Part Two of this series, so keep an eye out for those on the way!

 

Lindsay & Dave at New Children’s Museum

We love all the décor from Lindsay and Dave’s wedding! They got married at the New Children’s Museum and added the cutest details to this amazing venue. Their photos are gorgeous!

Vendors:
Venue – The New Children’s Museum
Caterer – Personal Touch Dining
Coordination – Jenny Destein

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