Caitlin + Patrick | Michelle Flores Photography | San Diego Botanical Garden

Romantic Garden Getaway!

Working in collaboration with Perfect The Event, Event Planning Services, we were honored to be part of Patrick and Caitlin’s gorgeous wedding and reception at the San Diego Botanical Garden! The event was a whirlwind of twinkling market lights, fantastic vendor cooperation, and watching the guests dance the night away.

To start the day off, Patrick and Caitlin waited anxiously for their private First Look at each other. Michelle Flores Photography expertly captured this tender moment!

The First Look with Michelle Flores Photography stole our hearts!

The Walled Garden is tucked away from visitors of the Botanical garden, offering a secluded and beautiful spot for intimate wedding ceremonies. Mulberry & Moss decorated the space for the ceremony using romantic bundles of white flowers greenery to match the surrounding natural beauty of the park.

Wedding Ceremony in the Walled Garden, an intimate location for gorgeous wedding ceremonies amongst nature. Florals and Decor: Mulberry & Moss

Everyone cheered for the happy couple as they walked back down the aisle as Husband and Wife. Our favorite part of the ceremony is this “I Do” Glow on their faces!

While the newlyweds and bridal party finished up their photoshoot, guests made their way down to the reception area for our signature craft cocktails and fresh appetizers made on-site!

The Gazebo Garden offers plenty of outdoor space for a larger guest count, plus all of the happy couple’s favorite food stations that we offer! Offering their guests “the works,” we had the pleasure of offering several food stations at cocktail hour during dinner service.

Guests got their fill of our delicious Taco Bar, extensive Salad Station, savory Trip-Tip station, and deluxe–made-to-order–Pasta Station! No matter the food preferences or dietary restrictions, we made sure there was plenty for everyone.

Florals and Decor: Mulberry & Moss

After dinner, Soundwave Productions kept the dance floor grooving, and Susie Cakes shared their tasty treats with the crowd! As the guests partied the night away, the newlyweds enjoyed dancing with everyone under the stars.

Michelle Flores Photography

We’re so happy for these lovebirds and wish them all the best in their bright future together!

Vendors:

Event Planning Services: Perfect The Event

Desserts: Susie Cakes

DJ: Soundwave Productions

Florals and Decor: Mulberry & Moss

Photography: Michelle Flores Photography

Venue: San Diego Botanical Gardens

Vendor Tribute! | True Photography

Another year later, and True Photography is still one of our favorite event photographers!

Their work is so unique in its vibrancy and evident zeal for life.

We find they’re perfect for potential clients who want unusual angles, priceless candid shots, and unparalleled service.

As another hard-working vendor, ready to help others at events, they always take incredible pictures of our food and let our service shine!

Out of the hundreds of pictures they’ve shared with us, we couldn’t begin to choose our favorites.

We love recommending them to our clients because we know the client will be thrilled with the experience and the product every single time.

We hope that this process goes both ways and True Photography reached out to us with this statement from a client:

“My fiancé and I just booked our wedding at Mt. Woodson Castle in Ramona, CA. We fell in love with the venue thanks, in large part, to your photos that Mt. Woodson features on their website (we live in Washington DC and are unable to visit any venues in person).”

Mt. Woodson Castle, Ramona

They amaze us with their eye for detail and light-hearted imaginative feel to all their shots!

We can’t thank True Photography enough for all their hard work and constant reliability throughout our time working with each other.

Darlington House of La Jolla

Robert Paine Scripps Seaside Forum

Darlington House of La Jolla

Leo Carrillo Ranch, Carlsbad

Robert Paine Scripps Seaside Forum

Leo Carrillo Ranch, Carlsbad

Robert Paine Scripps Seaside Forum

Without our clients, locations, vendors, and even staff, the advertising attempts that we make would need to be expanded by hundreds–if not thousands–of dollars.

Even so, nothing beats word-of-mouth recommendations from an excellent, trusted source.

Robert Paine Scripps Seaside Forum

La Jolla Shores Beach, San Diego

Leo Carrillo Ranch, Carlsbad

The Ultimate Skybox, Diamond View Towers

Downtown San Diego

The Ultimate Sky Box, Diamond View Towers

Private Home

Downtown San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, Downtown San Deigo

Leo Carrillo Ranch, Carlsbad

Mt. Woodson Castle, Ramona

Here’s to many more years of collaborative fun with True Photography!

Leo Carrillo Ranch, Carlsbad

Sensational Client Review! | Darlington House Wedding

We stumbled across this glowing review on our Yelp and just had to rave about it!

Thanks, Viviana!!

We so appreciate the time you took to write this for us.

You were a delight to work with, and we loved how magical your special day turned out!

Chargers | Tablescape Upgrades! | San Diego Catering and Event Planning

Upgrade the look of your entire event by elevating your dining tablescape!

Our design professionals assure us that no table setting is complete without a charger plate to polish off the look. We’ve collected our favorite examples for popular event motifs to help inspire your design journey!

What Is A Charger Plate?

A charger plate is a large, decorative plate placed beneath other dinnerware during formal occasions. You’ll find them at catered events, weddings, upscale parties, banquets, or other fine dining occasions. They are decorative and not meant to come in direct contact with food.

Why Would I Want One For My Event?

They provide an elegant way to serve multiple course meals, where each course has a specific bowl or plate placed on top of the charger. Charger plates are available in a variety of colors, materials, lengths/diameters, and shapes for you to choose from to match the decor, mood, and style of your particular event. Not only do they anchor the dining table, create ambiance, and are aesthetically pleasing to guests, chargers also protect the table and tablecloth from becoming dirty during service.

Glitz and Glam!

This metallic look creates a table that works for everything, from weddings to New Year’s Eve. With a mix of silver, gold, copper, and brass, your tablescape will look truly Instagram-worthy.

Romantic

For this motif, our editors recommend using a charger reminiscent of your grandmother’s china and layering it with other patterns in similar colors to keep the feel soft, vintage, and dreamy.

Modern

We’d pair plates and vessels with imperfect edges in neutral shades like beige, off-white, or this cool-toned pastel gray. Arranged with glamorous gold flatware will create a contrast, and elevate the whole look.

Destination

Bring the island fauna right into the lap of your guests! We love the idea of using fresh tropical foliage as chargers. These allow for a less elaborate centerpiece, and the overall table won’t seem too cluttered.

Boho-Chic

We can’t get enough of this fun, textured charger! The material is perfect for a bohemian feel, and your guests will love the unique design.

Classic

Elegant and clean, with just a dash of sparkle, clear chargers with a metallic rim elevate a classic white wedding tablescape, adding flashes of cohesive accents to break up the monochrome pallet.

If you’re looking for more inspiration, or have an idea and want to run it by our professionals, contact us by clicking HERE.

Sacred Mountain | Venue Appreciation Post | Unique San Diego Event Venues

Less than a mile from the town’s bustling main street, this secluded escape feels worlds away.

Tucked into the woods just past charming historical Julian, California, Sacred Mountain is a San Deigo County hidden treasure and destination event venue.

Oh Lovely Wedding Photography

We love working at this spacious event venue!

Sacred Mountain is perfect for family reunions, elopements, photoshoots, retreats, and weddings.

Lex + Jake Photo and Film

Sacred Mountain is a one-of-a-kind property bursting with rustic delights and modern luxuries for you and your guests!

You can enjoy all four seasons with maximum comfort and relaxation thanks to fireplaces, a 40ft swimming pool and spa, horseback riding, luxury linens, and endless amenities.

This space includes two private estates with 61 acres of plateaus, open fields, lush gardens, event spaces, and five well-appointed guest homes!

Hailey Golich Photography

Create cherished memories for years to come!

The incredible sunrise and sunset views from each ranch estate are sure to impress your guests.

Nicolas G Photography

Host your upcoming event at Sacred Mountain, San Diego’s idyllic backyard mountain getaway!

The Shepards Photo

For event scheduling and questions, contact Sacred Mountain’s Event Coordination team HERE!

Martina + Ty | Lisa Marie Photographie | La Jolla Woman’s Club

Vintage Elegance with a Beachy Twist!

The First Look is always such a suspenseful moment!

After a few last-minute touches to wardrobe, Ty was placed out in the garden patio and told not to peek while he waited for Martina.

With their Bridal Party eagerly watching from the windows, the love birds reunited with a light tap on the shoulder.

La Jolla Woman’s Club always allows for the best pictures!

If you’re looking for someplace with effortless class and vintage charm, this venue is perfect.

Can’t have a wedding without a ringbearer!

We love when couples involve every member of their family in their wedding plans.

These girls are ready to party!

A little bit of romance, a little 20’s vintage sparkle, and a lot of fun, these bridesmaids dresses were a fantastic choice.

Navy blue suits are timeless.

Sharp yet friendly, good for all seasons, and our favorite for versatility, this color makes everyone look great!

La Jolla Woman’s Club has three main outdoor locations with incredible backdrops for their ceremonies!

This fountain focal point also includes the gorgeous church tower and palm trees.

With Flourish decorated the floral arch for the ceremony, and we love the pops of peach in this wild romantic arrangement.

After the ceremony, guests were encouraged to share their congratulations on a piece of the happy couple’s sign-in puzzle.

Opting out of a book that will rarely get seen, we love ideas like this that can become art!

To find their seats, everyone looked for their escort cards beneath a shot of lemonade in the signature Shot Glass Wedding Favors!

The tables inside looked exquisitely set, with a mix of welcoming beachy airs and high-end vintage class.

The refined crystal cut goblets counterbalance the bo-ho chic nature of the wooden chargers and pom-fringed napkins.

TBD (To Be Designed San Diego) provided the overall look and worked closely with Ty and Martina to find that perfect combination.

With Flourish decorated the tables with simple centerpieces that complimented the elaborate tablescape, so as not to over-clutter the tabletops.

Our appetizers are always a hit with guests, and we appreciate couples who want to customize our menu to fit their specific needs!

Simple, with barley seed decoration, this delicious wedding cake was the perfect size for the love birds and their immediate family to enjoy.

Dessert stations with a little bit of everything are perfect for guests with different dietary restrictions.

The happy couple brought Macaroons, cake pops, and home-made Rice Krispy Treats!

Thanks to Lisa Marie Photographie for these incredible pictures, and to the newlyweds for sharing their special day with us!

We’re so happy we could help your dream day come to life.

Vendors:

Location- La Jolla Woman’s Club

Coordinator– Kayla Teague “Simply Gorgeous Events”

Rentals– TBD (To Be Designed, San Diego)

Lisa Marie Photographie

Florals- With Flourish

DJ– Good Mood Events

Spring Open House! | Thursday Club

True Photography

Wedding Showcase

A perfect occasion for a little direction in the wild world of Wedding Planning.

Visit one of San Diego’s most popular wedding locations!

Admire the sweeping views of famous San Diego beaches, and witness spectacular sunsets from this gorgeous one-of-a-kind event venue.

Unveiled Wedding Photography

Enjoy the evening with specially crafted food, drinks, and desserts!

We’ll be there, along with other vendors from The Thursday Club’s exclusive preferred list, serving one of our favorite dishes and answering any questions you might have.

Katherine Beth Photography

Open House means Open Invite!

The event is free, but reserving your spot is required.

So, RSVP HERE to put your name on the list!

We’re excited to see you there!

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

6 pm-8 pm

Charnel + Munyoki | True Photography | Darlington House

Vintage Glamour

Another stunning wedding reception at the Darlington House!

Working in collaboration with Back Patio Event Design was a dream, and we loved celebrating Charnel and Munyoki’s special day!

This venue is so timeless in its classic beauty; the vintage elegance is unparalleled.

Our staff always take such care with setting the dining tables, especially when there are so many gorgeous details involved!

During cocktail hour, we served guests delicious appetizers and craft cocktails, like our Apple Ginger Sparkler!

Our fresh Bruschetta on crunchy Baguette Slices, drizzled in a tangy Basalmic Reduction, and topped with fragrant basil is a crowd favorite.

Their family came from all over the world to celebrate with the happy couple, so having a globe sign-in book was such a fun idea!

Pacific Entertainment, the DJ that evening, brought the newlyweds to the dance floor for their First Dance as husband and wife.

The sweetheart table, a true royal dais, looked like a work of art!

For dinner, guests went through our hearty buffet, eating their fill of our Herb Crusted Mahi Mahi, Rustic Chicken, and Rice Pilaf.

Our skilled staff expertly poured champagne for the toasts.

The dazzling three-tiered wedding cake, baked by Cakes to Celebrate, looked like one of the gorgeous decorations with all of its gold embellishments!

The happy couple also had a Candy Bar, filled to the brim with all white candies, where guests could pick their favorites and make goodie bags to take home!

We love a loud crowd for a fun Grand Exit!

Glow sticks and bubbles always make these pictures pop!

We were so honored to help these two celebrate their love, and we wish them all the best in their future together!

Links to Vendors:

Darlington House

True Photography

Cakes to Celebrate

Pacific Entertainment

Lol Foto Booth

Back Patio Event Design

Venue Appreciation Post | La Jolla Women’s Club | San Diego Catering

The La Jolla Woman’s Club

Photographer: Sutography Weddings

According to the official website, this historic venue was established, and the club created in 1914.

The organization’s objective is “to work in all ways and at all times for the welfare of the world at large and the community of La Jolla, CA and to be a center for educational, cultural, artistic, moral and social betterment.”

Photo by: Alex and Jana Photography

With its timeless elegance and rich charm, it’s one of our favorite venues to make the magic happen!

Photo by: Alex and Jana Photography

The ample space available allows for flexibility both indoors and out for the ceremony and reception!

Photographer: Sutography Weddings

Historic stained glass windows, like heavenly bodies, watch from above as the stage hosts live bands and DJs ready to keep your dancefloor popping!

Photographer: Sutography Weddings

Working with this incredible venue for as long as we have, we’ve always appreciated the refined elegance they incorporate into their daily practices.

Photo by: Alex and Jana Photography

We just wanted to give them a little shoutout for keeping us in mind for all these years of wonderful memories and incredible events!

We’re so honored to be considered part of the past, as well as a future!

Jessica + Dave | Aldous Photography | Martin Johnson House

Modern Twist on Traditional

Jessica and Dave had a modern take on a traditional Filipino wedding ceremony and reception at the quietly stunning Martin Johnson House.

Jessica and her Bridesmaids all glowed!

The gorgeous rose gold dresses, styles customized to fit each individual’s personality, were such a complimentary color to the bright pops of purple.

To shake things up a bit, Dave had two Groomswomen!

He and the rest of the Groomsmen wore more traditional Filipino outfits, breezy formal and transparent button-down shirts.

Once the Bridal Party was all together, they painted a beautiful picture of rose gold, creams, plums, and lavenders.

The ceremony was out on the front lawn overlooking the sea and the day couldn’t have been more beautiful!

A traditional Filipino wedding ceremony is often conducted in a Catholic Church, but they incorporated many aspects of that traditional ceremony to theirs so as to bring forth the traditional values into their marriage.

In the black and white picture below, we see the Bride and groom wearing a garland of flowers.

This garland was woven into a circle and placed over their heads in an infinity symbol to represent their lasting promise to each other.

After the ceremony, the happy couple was able to escape to take some quiet time for themselves where Aldous Photography worked their magic and caught some priceless moments.