Danielle + Kevin | True Photography | The Ultimate Sky Box at Diamond View Towers

 

Heartfelt laughter is the best way to spread and keep love strong!

 

Every successful wedded couple knows this secret to a long and happy marriage, and we think Kevin and Danielle are naturals!

 

 

Their ceremony was at the magnificent Immaculata Catholic Church where the family and bridal party

were able to take some formal pictures before regrouping downtown at The Ultimate Skybox in Diamond View Tower.

 

 

Cherry Blossom Floral Designs were responsible for the perfectly pink bouquets and floral arrangements.

 

 

But before the ceremony, there was a VERY special First Look that took place…

 

 

Danielle surprised Kevin by sneaking up on him in an adorable lion onesie!

This shows us, from the very beginning of their marriage, these two know how to laugh!

A promising trait to have in any long-lasting relationship.

 

 

Once their chariot of love, (aka the Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego), brought the whole bridal party downtown,

True Photography did what they do best and took everybody out for a photo shoot on the town!

 

 

They always find the most unique and fun photo opportunities!

 

 

Genuine priceless moments like this are our favorite!!

 

 

Once upstairs in The Ultimate Sky Box, the views only enhanced the natural magic these two kept pouring out.

 

 

The party finally started, and after a quick cocktail hour, the happy couple was re-introduced to their families

and cheered on like the celebrities they are for the grand entrance.

 

 

After dinner, toasts were made and not a dry eye was left in the room.

 

 

Towards the end of the night, Danielle and Kevin expertly cut their impressive cake from VG Doughnut and Bakery.

 

 

Their family and friends were a delight to serve and we always love working with the talented staff from Creative Affairs Inc. who do such a fabulous job of coordinating these events.

 

 

All our best wishes go out to Kevin and Danielle and we just wanted to thank them for including us in their special day!

 

Featured Venue: Scripps Seaside Forum! | San Diego Event Venues

 

Breezy, Beautiful Ocean-Front Venue of Your Dreams

 

We just recently did a post about a spectacular wedding at this venue and thought we’d set the spotlight on the venue itself!

Thanks to True Photography who took all of these amazing shots, this venue takes our breath away!

 

 

If you haven’t noticed from these pictures, the views at Scripps Seaside Forum are phenomenal!

San Diego has some of the best beaches in California, but the waters in La Jolla are especially clear

and being there for a ceremony is like being on your own private island retreat.

 

 

Outside, there are multiple location options for a ceremony, cocktail hour, and general lounging spaces.

Each provides unique and priceless photos with incredible backdrops.

 

Inside, the dining and reception area can be separated by sliding wall panels, in case you want the dining area to be a surprise for your guests!

 

 

The room exudes warmth and artistry unique to the Scripps Main Hall and can be modified with drapes to your liking.

 

 

Here we can see the upper mezzanine level delicately shrouded by the elegant wall drapes.

It is an option that can add a more formal atmosphere to the theatre-like space.

 

 

We absolutely adore working at Scripps Seaside Forum and wanted to thank

all of the wonderful venue staff who are there at a moments notice if needed.

The events we’ve worked there in the past have been some of our absolute favorites!

 

 

Phoebe + John | Alyssa Boynton Photography | Scripps Seaside Forum

 

A Beach Wedding to set 2019 Standards!

 

Phoebe and John had the perfect weather for their water-front ceremony and reception at Scripps Seaside Forum.

 

Their invitations and Paperie were done by Minted and we are so impressed with this gorgeous watercolor work that flowed throughout their event!

Phoebe was shining in her gorgeous lace gown!

Phoebe’s dress was from Badgley Mischka Bridal.

John and his groomsmen were outfitted through Hugo Boss.

 

 

 

These two were so perfectly matched with their surroundings:

 

 

Relaxed, Bright, and Beautiful!

 

The Bridal Party looked so polished in their soft gray and slate attire.

 

Bridesmaids dresses from Show Me Your Mumu.

 

The stunning floral arrangements and ceremony Chuppah were products of the masterful craftsmanship of  Joel Garlejo.

We can’t help but be transfixed by Phoebe’s bouquet with all of its eye-catching unique blooms!

 

 

Twiggs Bakery Cafe delivered this casual yet clean looking nearly naked cake, perfectly fitting the wedding’s motif,

and had all the guests raving about the look and amazing flavors!

 

 

The ceremony area was breathtaking with the ocean so close

and the Chuppah draped gracefully with garlands of fresh eucalyptus.

 

Chuppah from Cedar and Pine Events.

 

It’s the tiny details, such as these hanging geometric ornaments,

that put that otherworldly touch of magic and romance onto a setting.

 

 

The ceremony was hypnotic and all attention was captivated

by the waves of genuine love cascading from John and Phoebe.

 

Ceremony officiated by Joann from Ceremonies De Vie.

 

It all came down to this magic moment…

 

…skillfully captured by the photographers Alyssa Boynton and Ashley Strong.

After the nuptials, cocktail hour commenced where our staff whipped up some tasty treats and drinks for the guests!

 

The tables were awash with royal blue goblets and marine napkins

to match Minted’s aquatic table numbers and escort cards.

 

Goblets and napkins by Hostess Haven.

Tables and chairs from Cedar and Pine Events.

 

After dinner, the dancing erupted in a flourish of fast spinning circles and

of course

the Hora!

 

To finish off the night, the cake was cut and promptly accompanied

by tiny flan tasters for each guest!

 

 

Huge thanks go out to John and Phoebe for including us in their special day!

We’re so appreciative of Rachel from Tres Chic Affairs for Coordinating all us vendors and working so hard!

Finally, one more shoutout to Alyssa Boynton Photography and

Ashley Strong Photography for these incredible pictures!

 

 

Featured Venue: The Thursday Club | San Diego Catering

We Love The Thursday Club!

 

Photographer: True Photography

 

With its elegant historic charm and spacious entertainment areas, it’s completely won our hearts!

 

Chris Erikson, the Venue Manager of The Thursday Club, is always eager to help and has years of experience managing this venue,

making him a knowledgable and priceless asset to event planning here.

 

Photographer: Unveiled Wedding Photography

Known for the beautiful ambiance and stunning views, this location is a jewel in the hills of Sunset Cliffs area out in Point Loma.

 

When not in use entertaining events, the venue is a clubhouse for members of The Thursday Club,

a philanthropic organization dedicated to giving back to San Diego.

 

According to The Thursday Club’s official website, “The Thursday Club was formed in 1921 when four young women proposed the beginnings of a club that would combine social activities with worthwhile civic and benevolent projects.”

In carrying on with the tradition and founding members’ vision, “The Thursday Club continues to participate in fundraising activities as well as service projects, both large and small. Certainly the most well-known is the Annual Rummage Sale held in Balboa Park every spring…”

Offering half of the proceeds from this rummage sale to several different organizations within Balboa Park, the rest are granted to San Diego community philanthropies!

Click here for more historic facts and to check out pictures of the original clubhouse!

 

 

So if Chris and the views aren’t enough to sell you on booking here, who can say no to partying towards a purpose?

 

Photographer: True Photography

 

Recently, The Thursday Club hosted its first Event Open House!

Organized by Chris from The Thursday Club and the fabulous Courtney from Breezy Day Weddings and Florals,

the event was captured by Katherine Beth Photography.

 

Photographer: Katherine Beth Photography

We offered small plates of our Argentinian Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri, Grilled Zucchini, and Whipped Purple Peruvian Potatoes.

Check out our instagram to see the green of the Chimichurri and the purple potatoes pop!

We so appreciated collaborating with such talented vendors and had a blast meeting with all the excited couples interested in our food!

 

Photographer: Katherine Beth Photography

 

Since first making the preferred vendor list in 1998,

we have made countless wonderful lasting memories and friendships with The Thursday Club

and look forward to many more years of collaboration ahead!

 

Thanks to all the awesome photographers tagged above for making this post possible!

Catherine + Scott | True Photography | Rancho Palo Verde Ranch

Gorgeous Lake-Front Wedding in Alpine!

 

Scott and Catherine found a magical location for their ceremony at Rancho Palo Verde!

 

 

Moments in Bloom constructed a stunning floral arbor for the outdoor ceremony

and kept the bouquets clean-cut and classic with a variety of ivory and dusty pink roses.

 

 

True Photography dazzled us with these impressive photos of the lake in their background!

 

The rest of their special day was conducted in the Ballroom of the estate.

Coordination through Always Flawless Productions made setting up so effortless for us.

This happy couple had a beautiful dusty rose linen base accented with warm metallic rose gold and champagne.

Shots of navy blue, like from Scott’s suit, deepened their overall pallet.

 

For dinner, we provided a wine service so guests had beverages from the deluxe bar to go with their seated meals.

They enjoyed either our Braised Beef Short Ribs in a red wine demi-glace or the Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Romano Chicken.

Both entrees were served with our buttery Chive Whipped Potatoes, Petite Carrots, and a tender Baby Greens salad with Candied Pecans, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, and Shaved Red Onion.

The cake topper and cupcakes that concluded the night’s official events were from Simply Sifted!

 

Thanks again to Always Flawless Productions and True photography for all of your hard work!

It was fabulous being a part of the team with all of these fantastic vendors.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Stables are Finished!

Go check out Leo Carrillo’s latest Blog Post to get the details and a grand tour

of this absolutely stunning space!

This “Modern Blushing Bohemian Wonderland” was like walking into a dream…

 

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Photographer: Holly Ireland Photography

 

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Photographer: True Photography

 

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Photographer: True Photography

 

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Photographer: True Photography

 

 

This collaboration with Adore Folklore, Hostess Haven, and Simply Adina Floral Design

was captured by

True Photography and Holly Ireland Photography.

Go check it out for more details!!

 

 

Featured on Green Wedding Shoes!!

One of our weddings at The Darlington House of La Jolla is featured on Green Wedding Shoes!

Logan Cole Photography did a great job capturing this beautiful day filled with so much light and natural beauty in each shot.

Bree and Brock’s dream was an awesome opportunity to collaborate with so many different vendors and it turned into a reality through Fawn Events, formerly known as Perfectly Poised Events.

We are so happy they chose us to share their special day with them!

Check out our blog post we did of their big day a couple of weeks back here!

And Click the link here to read more about this day on Green Wedding Shoes!

 

 

Craig + Heather | True Photography | The Ultimate Sky Box

Another Sky Box Stunner!!

 

Craig and Heather worked with Creative Affairs at The Ultimate Skybox who provided them with Chauncey to help coordinate their big day!

We absolutely love working with these ladies at Creative Affairs Inc., their events are always beautiful and run so smoothly!

The couple’s choice of colors reminded us of Diamond View’s amazing sunsets: Tiffany Blue, Peach, and Magenta.

The bridal party had a blast with True Photography, who really knocked it out of the park exploring all of downtown and taking every opportunity to have a bit of fun.

We’re always amazed at their sharp eye for the priceless angle or unique captured moment!

Their ceremony was outside on the balcony overlooking the spectacular views of Downtown San Diego…

…one of our favorite parts about The Ultimate Skybox!

Guests were encouraged to sign the “Guest Board,” a snowboard that the happy couple can proudly display in their home for years to come.

 

By this time in the night, the Bar was open and the happy couple treated guests to some signature drinks!

The Old Fashion and the Moscow mule were their concoctions of choice and both were fabulous crowd pleasers!

For dinner, we helped Craig and Heather choose from our extensive menu items what to serve for their guests’ seated meals.

They started with our colorfully delicious Watermelon Caprese Stack Salad, dressed with a Blueberry Basalmic Glaze.

For the main course, they chose our Filet Mignon topped with Garlic Butter and Sauteed Onions or the Mahi Mahi with our Lemon Chardonnay sauce, per guest preference.

Paired with each entree was our decadent crowd-pleasing Goat Cheese Whipped Potatoes and Asparagus Spears.

For dessert, Heather and Craig opted out of a large cake, and after cutting a cake topper from Flour Power, went mini with these adorable cupcakes!

After cake and a little more dancing, Craig and Heather had us offer some late night snacks, and with the ballpark so close, they had us serve up some of our delicious All American Sliders.

These are perfect for those late night cravings!

We just wanted to thank Heather and Craig for choosing us to help celebrate their wedding and to wish this happy couple a wonderful (slightly belated) one-year anniversary!

So grateful to Creative Affairs for all of their hard work and, as always, to True Photography for their spectacular pictures!

 

“Carpe Vino!” — Seize the Wine! | Signature Drinks and Bar Inspiration | San Diego Catering

What is your Guest’s second most remembered detail of your event?

The answer might give you a brewed awakening…

It’s the Bar!

Whether its simple and only serves beer and wine, or if you choose to go with the full liquor bar, our bartenders have excellent experience in crafting a mouthwatering cocktail!

Often, a theme to the event or a crowd favorite with your guests will inspire a drink specifically for the occasion.

 

Pictured above is Personal Touch Dining‘s signature drink The Apple Ginger Sparkler.

The original drink recipe is non-alcoholic, but upon request, they have recommended mixing the effervescent concoction with Bourbon, White Rum, or even a Cinnamon Whiskey!

Garnished with a cinnamon stick and some candied ginger, the drink is sweet with a bit of spice and is a crowd favorite.

 

 

Our Brides and Grooms have come to us with a wide assortment of delicious and adventurous drinks, renamed and given a special twist to fit their big day.

 

With all these punny ideas, everyone will want to stop and smell the rosé at your event.

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At least you’ll know you haven’t made any pour selections.

 

If cocktails are a bit too extravagant for your taste, go for a more full bodied experience with a spread of local beers and wines instead.

San Diego is a hot spot for local breweries and we’re just a jump away from the Temecula wineries!

Pick up a favorite beer or wine and bibidi-bobidi-booze, your bar will be a raving success!

 

Amanda + Bill | Always Flawless Productions | BRICK Liberty Station

 

Broody is Beautiful!

Amanda and Bill brought so much romance and sultry splendor to BRICK in Liberty Station with their wedding.

All the small details took the glamorous 1940’s vibe of an old movie hand in hand with the modern air of the venue.

 

The gradiant red tones of these dresses adds so much depth to photos!

Deep burgundy and navy, like the Bill’s suit jacket, compliment each other so well and the florist did an effortless job of creating stunning bouquets with these hues.

 

For the ceremony, the Huppah was hung from the ceiling in the middle of the room so guests could see the ceremony in-the-round.

This is a clever way to allow a large guest count to still feel included in the ceremony for a more intimate approach.

 

All these deep reds of BRICK’s walls, the table linens, roses, and even red tones in the copper accents were broken up by gorgeous greens so deep they were almost black.

Instead of being overpowering or gloomy, the  colors blended seamlessly and the room looked like an antique story book painting from Grimm’s Fairytales come to life.

 

Once the room was flipped from ceremony space to dining space, everything just really came together.

The lush floral arrangements and copper accents throughout the room filled the otherwise open warehouse and the mix of dark wood farm tables and rounds really optomized space in the room.

 

The couple brought in Tap Truck to bartend and the good-natured guys served beer and wine from their mobile intoxication station to the thirsty guests.

 

Along the theme of tweaking tradition, instead of a cake topper, Amanda and Bill decided to cut into a giant doughnut to share!

We also set up a Build-your-own S’mores station for guests to help themselves to all the goodies like Reese’s peanut butter cups and marshmallows.

 

The rest of the night was full of dancing and overall frivolity as seen here when their guests lifted Amanda and Bill during the horah dances.

 

To finish off the night, flanked by fireworks and friends, the happy couple bid everyone goodbye during their grand exit.

 

Thanks again to Bill and Amanda for bringing us along their journey towards wedded bliss. They were a wonderful couple to work with and we wish them all the best.

Thanks also to Always Flawless Productions for coordinating and as always to the BRICK staff for all of their hard work!

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