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

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

 

In this section, we’ll stray away from generalized “Moods,” such as we’ve shown represented in a Romantic or Modern theme.

Instead, we’re shining a light on Specified Subject Themed Weddings.

Some couples have a distinct shared event, pin-pointed hobby/interest, or even holiday that they feel defines a significant part of their relationship, and that subject steers couples towards the theme of their special day!

Travel

Here’s a theme that has become super attractive to young adventurous couples recently!

We’ve seen so many creative ways to incorporate travel into the smallest details for a wedding.

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

Above, a talented couple was able to recreate the Adventure Book from Disney’s “UP!” used as their suggestion/sign-in book where they asked their guests for new travel destination inspiration.

Guests can even pick up personalized ticket/escort cards to find their seats, seen below!

Photographer: Fleeting Fox Photography

 

This witty Flight Attendant had her garters custom made from pieces at her job!

Photographer: Fleeting Fox Photography

 

Have guests sign an atlas to use in your future travels!

Photographer: Fleeting Fox Photography. Venue: Mt. Woodson Castle.

Use a globe as a sign-in book or destination suggestion/card box.

Have your guests fill out postcards to themselves for you to send when you’re on your adventures!

Photographer: Fleeting Fox Photography

Vintage suitcases make perfect displays for favors or photo booth props.

Photographer: Robin Harris Images

 

 

Tropical

Can’t wait till the honeymoon?

Excitement over palm leaves, tropical flowers, and island escapes have been blowing up over the last few seasons!
Honestly, we can’t blame these couples for falling in love with the neon, retro, exotic, frond-filled paradise they’ve created.

Photographer: Dear Lovers Photography. Florist: Splendid Sentiments. Venue: Harbor View Loft.

Like being dropped into a jungle, minus the heat and humidity, a wedding in a garden venue such as the San Diego Botanical Gardens, would be a perfect affordable tropical escape.

Venue: San Diego Botanical Gardens

 

This happy couple brought the exotic beaches of Cuba to their big day through the use of palm fronds.

Photographer: Logan Cole Photography. Florist: Joy of Bloom Florals. Venue: Darlington House of La Jolla

 

Correctly placed printed palms can establish the proper mood as well!

Photographer: Logan Cole Photography. Florist: Joy of Bloom Florals. Rentals: Adore Folklore.

 

Fiction

If you and your love are fans of any fictional world, we’re talking about anything from Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter, or Game of Thrones here is some inspiration!

Have your wedding in an actual castle!

 

Your favorite books can be centerpieces or table numbers as a creative way to get your guests to their correct tables.

Photographer: True Photography Venue: Mt. Woodson Castle

 

The Cake Topper is often a personalized reflection of the Bride and Groom, why not make it a fun version of yourself?

Photographer: True Photography

 

After your event, using the centerpieces as your guests’ wedding favors is a sure way to immerse them in your favorite fantasy world.

 

Holidays

Popular holidays such as Christmas, Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, etc. have been used as inspiration for a couple’s wedding theme as well.

These dates can be attached to important cultural events or meaningful family moments that are influential enough to be an underlying spirit throughout the wedding.

Are you looking for a little extra luck on your big day? In the picture above, the couple wanted to celebrate their strong connection to their Irish roots, and threw their wedding on St. Patrick’s Day!

 

A white winter wedding can be like a second Christmas with the chilly weather and gathering of family. Subtle decor, like the pinecones below, can be a discrete nod to the holiday season without covering everything in tinsel.

Photographer: ABM Photography

 

Hobbies

Whether it be a specific sport, activity, or shared interest, if you and your loved one share a passion, why not bring it into your wedding planning?

Photographer: True Photography

 

For example, this couple wanted to bring their love for Baseball into their celebrations for loving each other!

Photographer: True Photography

 

This caffeine craving couple custom printed their favorite drinks onto their toasting glasses!

Photographer: Dapper Images

 

All in all, a wedding day is all about celebrating love!

If a couple loves a particular subject almost as much as they love each other, use it as a launching point for a wedding theme!

Chances are, it’ll be no surprise to any friends or family who know the happy couple, and everyone loves a customized wedding.

 

Feel free to Reach Out to our talented coordination team for answers to any planning questions!

 

Keep an eye out for Part Five of our WTWL Series, coming soon!

Ashley and Jordan at San Diego Botanic Garden

We’re so happy we could spend the day with Ashley and Jordan at the San Diego Botanic Garden! The day started off with a beautiful ceremony in the Walled Garden, followed by cocktail hour in the Lawn House and the reception on the Gazebo Lawn. The bride and groom sat with the bridal party at a head table, which was adorned with garland and pretty signage. A chandelier hung above the bride and groom’s seats and market lighting was displayed across the lawn. They incorporated the floral theme of the venue by giving their guests flower seeds as wedding favors.

Not only was this a gorgeous wedding, but it was also full of fun and creative ideas. Instead of a traditional guestbook, guests wrote notes to the bride and groom on jenga pieces. The couple also prepared a special wedding coloring book with crayons and set them at each place setting on the kids table. Along with a two tiered wedding cake, there was a delicious assortment of gourmet desserts for the bride and groom to share with their guests!

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Vendors:
Venue – San Diego Botanic Garden
Caterer – Personal Touch Dining
Coordinator – Bliss Events
Photographer – Garrett Richardson
Florist – Maria Owston Floral Designs
Cake – VG Donut & Bakery
DJ – Wyatt Head
Musician – Michael Valentini
Lighting – Bright Ideas

Melody and Anthony at San Diego Botanical Gardens

Melody and Anthony had a gorgeous outdoor spring Wedding Ceremony and Reception at the San Diego Botanical Gardens. Wedding Coordinator Ali Hayward from Ali Eli Weddings and Florals created a beautiful event that featured fabulous centerpieces and accents in shades of white, spring green, dusty rose and ivory. Guests enjoyed delicious Tray Passed Hors d’s Oeuvres from Personal Touch Dining – Gorgonzola Cheese, Roma Tomato Bruschetta and Mini Sliders. The reception featured a photobooth for guests to enjoy by Michael Carino from Lovely Photobooths, music provided by Gary Kelly from The Kelly Company and a magnificent cake by Cute Cakes of San Diego.

Wedding Coordinator and Florist – Ali Hayward from Ali Eli Weddings

Cake – Cute Cakes

Photographer – Greg Bluffin from Got the Shot

Videographer – Darryl Lee from Epic Affair

Photobooth – Michael Carino

Officiant – Rev. Michael Summers from The Minister To Go

DJ – Gary Kelly from The Kelly Company

San Diego Botanic Garden

The San Diego Botanic Garden is such a gorgeous venue to have your event! From the Victorian Gazebo with a large lawn and lush greenery to the Walled Garden with it’s intimate garden with flowering plants, this location is a beautiful outdoor venue with a capacity of up to 250 guests for ceremony and reception!

Below are some of the events Personal Touch Dining has been a part of…

  

Andrea and Hector at San Diego Botanic Garden

After a ceremony at St. John’s, guests were welcomed to the garden by bright lanterns and lighting provided by Bright Ideas Lighting. Tables were adorned by centerpieces made by the bride herself with a special touch added from Bouquets by Bonnie, who did the wedding party’s florals as well. DJ Kingsley kept the guests dancing all night. After dinner, the guests were treated to a brownie sundae station with their choice of toppings and warm caramel or chocolate sauce. Delicious!

Heather and Josh at Quail Botanical Gardens

The San Diego weather was beautiful for this outdoor reception at the Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas. The couple combined banquet tables with rounds to add interest to the space. As the sun went down, the gardens lit up with twinkle lights accenting the gazebo and beautiful foliage surrounding the reception area.

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Other Vendors that made it happen:
Coordinator: Kasey Shephard
Band: Bart Davenport
Cake: VG Bakery

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