Confectionery Glee! | San Diego Catering

Wedding cakes are the newest blank canvas.

 

Couples can customize their cakes in nearly any fashion

and unlike our parent’s wedding cakes…

Although beautiful in their complexity, today’s cakes are simpler.

 

Cakes are very much like people;

they come in every shape, size, color, and flavor.

This is a chance as the Bride and Groom express yourselves on a blank canvas! Get the flavors you feel best represents your relationship and the style you feel best about!

 

If you’re looking for a clean classic look, check out these cakes with crisp white frosting and sharp straight edges.

Ivory or white frosting and is splashed with color from a few simple flowers to coordinate with the wedding colors. One of our favorite vendors, Flour Power Cakes, always has the most beautiful cakes with an infinite number of flavors.

Beautiful and timeless, this style goes well with modern, chic, or industrial looks.

 

This type of cake is also most often crowned with dainty, intricate cake toppers that can be customized to send any message the couple wants!

 

Oh, but believe me, we’ve also seen some unique cakes as well!

 

Another style that gained popularity over the last few years is the unfrosted or “naked” cake, which is the classic cake’s free-spirited cousin.

This particular cake pictured above is only “half dressed” and the style offers a trendy look while still falling under the “rustic” genre.

 

We’ve also had naked cakes that weren’t even caked at all!

Just recently a bride and groom ordered a giant, three-tiered Napoleon Cake for their special day. Many layers of golden brown puff-pastry are filled with millie fueille cream and dusted with powdered sugar, no frosting needed at all. It was unique, light in texture and flavor, and absolutely delicious!

 

If big, multiple tiers of cake just seems a bit too much, you can join another newer trend and go mini!

Not only do cupcakes allow for perfect portions, but they’re also great for exact number counts and the flavor options can be limitless!

To cut to the chase: your cake is free ground to express yourself however you want! Pick something you would want to eat. No ifs, ands, or bundts.

 

Recipe For Happiness:

“Happiness is like a cake we bake that creates the joy and fullness of life.

And, the recipe begins with one cup of resilience to keep it all together

Place next, one cup of acceptance for loving yourself dearly as you are

Put in one cupful of appreciation for your life and the beauty of nature

Insert one cup of direction to help follow those special goals you seek

Next, blend in one cupful of emotion for life’s intense love and feelings

Enter then, a heaping cup of relationships, made of family and friends

Stir in one cupful of giving for sharing your love and kindness with all

Stir, then add a cup of meaning for the purpose that makes happiness rise.

There you have it!”

 

By Sandra M. Haight from Poetry Soup.com

Vendor Appreciation | True Photography

Word of mouth has always been our most reliable and most lucrative source of advertisement here at Personal Touch Dining.

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

Even so, nothing beats recommendations from a trusted source.

True Photography has been an unquestionably loyal and favorite vendor of ours not only because they are fantastic to work with, but because their work is simply amazing. Few other photographers have such a skilled eye for unique angles and priceless opportune moments.

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

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 just recently, 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 for Sunday, October 27, 2019. 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 were unable to visit any venues in person).” 

 

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

Out of the hundreds of pictures they’ve shared with us, it was nearly impossible to choose our favorites.

Here, we’ve only included a handful.

 

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

Location: Mt. Woodson Castle

We look forward to any collaborative works in the future,

delighted as always.

 

San Diego Business Journal Fastest Growing Company 2018

We are so proud to announce that we were named San Diego Business Journal Fastest Growing Company for 2018!

Thank you to our team for your hard work and dedication to this company, and our clients for choosing us for their weddings and special events!

Sara & Jordan at The Ultimate Skybox

We witnessed a vintage beauty at the Ultimate Skybox! J + S were gathered by family and friends for a very special and intimate day to remember. Showered with fine vintage decor and an eclectic color scheme of emerald and shades of red, Sydney Bodi Photography captured their story beautifully.

 


Additional Vendors:

Coordinator: Creative Affairs 

Catering: Personal Touch Dining

Florist: I Do.. Flowers For You

DJ: Thomas Giglio Events 

Desserts: VG Donuts & Bakery

Rentals: Event Party Rentals

Kelli & Ruben at San Diego Botanical Gardens

We just can not get over this wedding that we had for K + R at the San Diego Botanical Gardens. Let’s just say this day had gorgeous written ALL over it! Every little detail captured our attention. The blooms by AE floral were divinely displayed from the ceremony to the reception, and do not let us forget those luscious bouquets – absolutely jaw dropping! The table settings were perfectly put together with white and Rattan Chargers. Favors of oil and rosemary made a fine compliment for their guests, and just the venue itself called for the perfect setting for everything this couple imagined on their big day.

Get ready for a whole lot of prettiness from these shots by the talented Sposto Photography!

Additional Vendors:

Catering: Personal Touch Dining

Coordinator: Before I Do Events

DJ: DJ Hersch

Cake: VG Donuts & Bakery

San Diego Wedding Catering Guide | 5 Helpful Tips

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When you are preparing for your San Diego wedding, you will likely have a checklist of items you want to complete as priority. Although it may seem overwhelming at first, you’ll find that once these fundamentals are set, the rest will fall into place relatively easily. Along with dress fittings and selecting a photographer, one of the first to-do’s typically involves choosing a wedding catering company that best fits your event needs. As the local favorite San Diego wedding catering company, here are five helpful tips to working with your caterer to create the wedding you’ve always dreamed about.

Tip 1: Ask Questions of Your Caterer

Part of our initial meeting is getting to know you as a couple, and learning your specific tastes and preferences. We anticipate you’ll have questions for us during this process too! Please feel welcome to ask us anything, as we will be more than happy to talk about your objectives and even challenges you’re facing with your event. For example, if you are wondering how to best schedule the reception around the meal, when to serve dessert, and how to deal with dietary restrictions, these are all things we can help with. You may even want to write your questions down beforehand, so you remember what to ask. Knowing which questions are top of mind will help us make the best recommendations, and help alleviate any concerns you may have. Even if you think your situation is unique, chances are we’ve heard it before, and solved it!

Tip 2: Use Your Caterer as a Resource

Over time, we have built up strong connections that have proven very helpful to our wedding couples. This is because of our extensive knowledge and experience as a San Diego wedding catering company, and our longstanding reputation within the San Diego wedding community. We work with the top vendors in each category, and are always ready to make recommendations. More than likely, your request is either something we do in-house, or we will be able to pair you with a local expert. Even if you need a highly specialized service, or a last-minute replacement vendor, it never hurts to ask us. We always come through for our wedding couples! The more we can help accomplish for you, all in one place, the easier your wedding planning will be.

Tip 3: Share Your Ideas with your San Diego Wedding Catering Company

As we talk over your event in more detail, we will have insight and suggestions about your catering options, and what will work best for your event. We welcome you to use this opportunity to share your own thoughts, and to be a collaborator in this process. Many couples give us a few ideas for inspiration, and then entrust our expert catering team to take over. This way, they are able to relax and focus on other aspects of wedding planning. Other couples are more involved with the menu creation and decisions made. If there is a particular seasonal ingredient you are hoping to include, or a signature cocktail preference, please let us know! That way, we will know that your “wish list” items have been addressed and that your final menu is a reflection of your personality, along with our ‘personal touch.’

Tip 4: Enjoy Your Wedding!

One of the many benefits of choosing an experienced and reputable wedding caterer is peace of mind. By working with a top-level event professional, you will know that your event is in good hands. We provide wedding catering for every venue in San Diego, and have likely catered at your selected location many times before. This is helpful because we know the ins and outs, have worked with the staff, and know exactly what to do. We also frequently work in ‘temporary’ venues like estates or tents, and understand the specific challenges, and how to approach them. We are constantly presented with scenarios that would be daunting to a less experienced San Diego wedding catering company, who would be relying on you for help and advice throughout the wedding day. Because we know how to overcome the obstacles, you are able to relax and enjoy your big day!

Tip 5: Give Insight to Other Wedding Couples

After the wedding, you will have built up a great deal of insight about the wedding planning process, and things you learned along the way. It’s a great idea to let others know about your experiences, because it will help with their own wedding planning. If there was a particular recipe you enjoyed, or we came through for you in a big way, we’d love for you to pass this along. Not only would it mean a lot to us, but your recognition helps connect us with new clients who would love working with us. You can tell from online forums such as Yelp, The Knot, and WeddingWire, that we have a long history of happy wedding couples. We also welcome you to share feedback with us personally so we can commend our team members for a job well done!

Marcela & David at La Jolla Woman’s Club

Thank you, Tim Otto Photography, for capturing this beautiful wedding for M + D! They were joined together by family and friends for a lovely church ceremony as the day ventured over to La Jolla’s Women Club for endless amounts of laughs, dancing, and overall happiness.  Decadent food, enchanting floral, and a theme of rustic mixed with seaside elegance made for a perfect detailed day.

Additional Vendors:

Venue: La Jolla Woman’s Club

Catering: Personal Touch Dining

Coordination: J Soto Jr. Designs

DJ: My DJs

Rentals: 360 Degrees Lighting Events

Prescilla & David at The Ultimate Skybox

Prescilla and David tied the knot at Marina Village and then celebrated with their friends and family at The Ultimate Skybox. We especially loved their head table draped in white linens and gorgeous greenery along the table.


Vendors:
Ceremony Venue – Marina Village
Reception Venue – The Ultimate Skybox
Caterer – Personal Touch Dining
Coordination – Creative Affairs
Photographer – True Photography
Videographer – Yours Truly Media
Florist – Simply Classic Events
DJ – Dancing DJ Productions
Cake – Cake Batter Batter
Photobooth – Creative Photo Booths

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