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

 

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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!!

 

 

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!

 

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.

 

2018 Wedding Wire Couple’s Choice Award Winner

As January comes to an end, we are pleased to announce that Personal Touch Dining received the 2018 Wedding Wire Couple’s Choice Award! We strive to build relationships with our clients and make a lasting impression to their special day with every “personal touch”. We thank our amazing team and our couples for this award!

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

Ashley & Brad at Coronado Community Center

Ashley and Brad had such a beautiful ceremony and reception at the Coronado Community Center. They got married in front of a pretty bamboo arch with ivory draping on the lawn facing the bay. Inside the reception area, dining tables were covered in gorgeous ivory linens with gold napkins, plus a mini bottle of olive oil from the bride and groom at each place setting. The gold table numbers matched the napkins and looked perfect next to centerpieces of gorgeous cream, pink and peach flowers.

Vendors:

Venue – Coronado Community Center

Caterer – Personal Touch Dining

Coordination – One Fabulous Event

Photographer – Ashley Strong Photography

Cake – Flour Power

DJ – DJ Hersch 

Dana & Chris at San Diego Botanic Gardens

Beauty at the San Diego Botanic Gardens for D + C’s big day! They always say October is the best time to get married, and this couple’s wedding lived up to that – the weather, the colors and the greenery from the venue itself made a statement. The ceremony displayed a beautiful arch with soft blush and ivory floral. A touch of blue and lanterns strung on market lights presented for an eye-catching reception, along with gourmet stations for their guests to indulge in. DJ Mike Hogan brought everyone to the dance floor to end a beautiful night. Thank you Meuruer Image Photography for the shots of D + C’s wedding!

Additional Vendors: Venue: San Diego Botanical Gardens

Catering: Personal Touch Dining Coordination: Weddings by Design

Florist: Marjan Vafaie Lighting: Bright Ideas

Katie & Todd at Coronado Community Center

It was a beautiful day for a beautiful couple at Coronado Community! Bright and eccentric colors filled T & K’s wedding with luscious blooms by Sugar Rose Flowers. With a pop of blue, and a simple yet elegant feel, made for an alluring sweet heart table thanks to To Be Designed. A special thank you to Calvin Elizabeth Photography for capturing their infectious smiles in every moment!

Additional Vendors:

Venue: Coronado Community Center

Catering: Personal Touch Dining

Coordinator: Coastyle Events – Ashley Noack

DJ: Ansom Productions – DJ Arnie

Videographer: Dis Moi Oui Films – Brett Hilton

Photo Booth: The Foto Box

Desserts: VG Donuts & Bakery

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