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

Welcome to Part Five of our Wedding Themes We Love (WTWL) Series!

 

Are you looking for a more laid back, even “Lazy Loving,” kind of vibe for your wedding?

Our experts found a couple of great theme examples paired with the perfect dining experience for each!

 

West Coast/ Beachy

Beach weddings are always a favorite for couples and guests!

The soft breezes, salty air, and vacation escapes are reminiscent of Part Four of this series if you want to mix a little tropical travel into your wedding motif.

Photographer: Alyssa Boynton Photography

 

Have fun with your bridal party, and incorporate some cute beach details into their ensemble.

We love these mermaid earrings, and groomsmen could sport some themed socks or ties on the big day!

Photographer: Logan Cole Photography

 

This smart couple used an old oar from a thrift shop for their sign-in book, and it’ll look so chic as decor in their future home!

The best part of this theme is that anything that washes up could be perfect decor with a little TLC.

 

Spice up your linen options with a fun pattern.

These broad stripes are fun and just nautical enough to give the tablescape the right feel.

 

The escort shells are eco-friendly, long-lasting, and so darn cute!

Just find some on the beach and make a night of it with your friends and their most delicate handwriting.

 

Pull centerpiece inspiration from the beach!

We love the look of this “Coral Garden” made from a few succulents and a sea star.

 

Have some fun in the sun!

Beach weddings are the perfect excuse to let loose. Ask your photographer to have fun with your photo opportunities, and we’re sure they won’t disappoint!

 

 

Photographer: True Photography. Venue: Scripps Seaside Forum

 

Speaking of the Sun…

Custom shades are the perfect wedding favor for your guests!

Photographer: True Photography

 

Beach and Beer go together, like Love and Marriage.

Keep those brews chilled on a warm beach day with a custom beer koozie favor!

Photographer: True Photography. Venue: Scripps Seaside Forum

 

This theme is as beautiful as it is low-key, views like this are the best backdrops in the world!

Photographer: Alyssa Boynton Photography. Venue: Scripps Seaside Forum

 

Deep blue goblets and watercolor table numbers are an elegant way to keep the ocean idea subtly running through your tablescape.

Photographer: Alyssa Boynton Photography

 

Repurpose that junk surfboard for your seating chart!

All this idea took was a little black chalkboard paint and a steady hand.

Venue: Darlington House of La Jolla

 

This theme is super flexible for dining styles, and our experts love the idea of a Buffet style, but all three of our suggested methods work!

If you’re looking for a set up on the classy scale, a seated dinner would add a little formality, especially while your guests are going to be admiring the hard work you put into your tabletop decor.

The Moving style dinner is another excellent choice if you know your guests are likely to want to kick off their heels and eat while they dig their toes in the sand.

 

 

Garden Party

This type of wedding is just as relaxed as a beach wedding, but there’s no need to worry about sand in your shoes.

Garden Parties, like Beach Weddings, are lovely in their versatility. It’s easy to make your event more casual or formal, depending on your tastes by including a few small details.

Venue: La Jolla Women’s Club

 

Garden parties work perfectly for couples who want a romantic feel without overdoing it with excessive, expensive florals.

 

Charming tents fit right in with this theme and are fantastic for a little added shade for your guests during those peak hours in the sun.

Venue: Martin Johnson House

 

If you’ve got craft skills or are interested in DIY decor, this type of wedding would be perfect.

 

This theme is casual, and we’ve seen couples stick with traditional dining styles, such as a Buffet dinner, and love it.

A new and fun idea we would love to see during cocktail hour is a combination of a Buffet and a Picnic!

Encourage your guests to grab a basket and travel along an appetizer station, filling their baskets with tasty snacks as they go. At the end, offer guests small blankets to promote lawn lounging in groups!

 

 

Day/Brunch Wedding

Fun, comfortable, and finished before sunset, this type of wedding is a delightful treat we wish was more common!

Perfect for Sunday Events or couples who aren’t looking for a lot of fuss, just quality family time.

Photographer: Sara France Photography. Venue: Darlington House of La Jolla

 

Entertain your guests with some fun lawn games!

Incorporate vintage class with Croquet for that Victorian Era feel, or stick with the favorites like Corn Hole and Bocce Ball to please the crowd.

Photographer: Sean Walker Photography. Venue: Mt. Woodson Castle

 

Morning weddings are a great excuse to have creative cocktail bars too!

We’ve seen Mimosa Stations with fancy juice varieties and fruit toppings, but this Blood “Marry Me” Bar looks like a Sunday morning dream!

Photographer: Sean Walker Photography

Morning hours also mean perfect weather!

Here in San Diego, summer mornings are known to rival the evenings.

Photographer: Sara France Photography. Venue: Darlington House of La Jolla

Try a lighthearted floral plate to add to the Brunch vibe for your tablescape!

Photographer: Sara France Photography

Sunny mornings should come with all the right accessories, and we love the idea of parasols as wedding favors!

Photographer: Sara France Photography

Much like a Garden Party dining style, Buffets are perfect but make it a breakfast buffet, and we’re sure your guests will be thrilled!

A Moving style or having multiple Breakfast Stations would be a step up and provide a more extensive selection for guests who are picky eaters first thing in the morning.

 

 

 

 

Contact our talented Coordination Team for a relaxing planning process for your event!

Keep an eye out for Part Six of our WTWL Series, where we focus on Rustic Charm!

Coming Soon!

 

Mantina and Aaron at Ocean View Villas

Such a sweet ceremony on the cliffs in Ocean Beach!

                DJ – Eric Star
Cupcakes – Cupcakes Squared
Photographer – Kevin Fiscus

Nicole and Brian at Ocean View Villas

Another stunning cliffside wedding at Ocean View Villas!  Nicole and Brian’s purple orchid centerpieces complimented their turquoise and white linens beautifully!

Naomi and David at Ocean View Villas

White satin stripe linens, turquoise napkins and natural wood folding chairs went perfectly for this beach themed reception at Ocean View Villas.

The cute miniature cupcakes were by Cupcake Corner and a sweet treat for Naomi and David’s guests!

Autumn and Chas at Ocean View Villas

The sun was shining for this beautiful ceremony and reception on the cliffs at Ocean View Villas.  Autumn looked absolutely stunning in her wedding gown!

Brooke and Rich at Ocean View Villas

The sun was shining for this wedding held on the breathtaking cliffs at Ocean View Villas. The blue and white paper lanterns were the perfect touch for this cliffside reception!  Megan Mills of Swann Soirees was the coordinator and helped to make sure this reception went off without a hitch!

Britany and Erik at Ocean View Villas

Britany & Erik’s winter destination wedding was held at the gorgeous Ocean View Villas on Sunset Cliffs. The lovely and talented Brenda Swann, Owner & Founder of Swann Soirees, handled the design and coordination. This is what Brenda had to say about her work:

“While the clients’ taste was suited for a ballroom, they picked the venue because of the stunning views offered by the cliffside location. We brought every polished detail of a formal ballroom wedding outdoors and it was absolutely gorgeous! The romantic color palette was brought to life using satin for elements such as the bridesmaid dresses, linens, and even the ribbon on the cake, We accented with feathers throughout, and  incorporated fonts & graphic patterns reminiscent of antique books to all the paperie. Both bride & groom were very happy with the final design of their event, family & friends who traveled from the midwest & east coast were amazed at not only the scenery but the regal tone set forth by the design.”

Photography was done by Gabrielle Fox who did a beautiful job capturing this dream wedding!

Angela and Chris at Ocean View Villas

A gorgeous spring wedding at Ocean View Villas with bright coral accents. The bride and groom planned this destination from Arizona, and dazzled their guests with our California Coast! Floral centerpieces from Fancy That! and scrumptious cake from Sweet Cheeks Bakery.

 

Jessica and Ryan at Ocean View Villas

Here we find ourselves at our favorite cliffside ocean view location again! The yellow and white put everyone in a sunny disposition. The surfboard acted as a guestbook for everyone to sign, what a great touch! By dinner, everyone was ready to partake in the slow roasted tri tip and baked chicken breast covered in a morney sauce garnished with marinated artichokes and sundried tomato. After dinner, guests were treated to the bride’s favorite Uncle Biff’s Cookies, and carafes of ice cold milk.

Kristi and Cory at Ocean View Villas

Here is a beautiful, bright reception at Ocean View Villas. For the group that stayed the night at the Villas, we also catered a delicous brunch in the morning. Turned a vacation home into an official bed and breakfast…on the beach! Can’t beat it.

Vendors!!! Flowers – Adina Onda // DJ – Daniel Peterson // Cake – Flour Power

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