Real Wedding: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Karen is a big fan of the show "The Amazing Race" so Mitch decided to have the day mimic the show by sending her on a 17 hour non-stop, jam packed adventure through San Diego and LA. With 15 friends and family texting and calling in clues to Karen's phone throughout the day, the couple went to 11 different locations for a special surprise or task to complete. At the last pit stop, Mitch got down on one knee and proposed with a custom-made ring.
 Mitch and Karen were married at the Hilton La  Jolla Torrey Pines overlooking the Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Pacific Ocean. Sparing no expense the couple created a personalized, comfortable and elegant wedding for their family and friends. During cocktail hour, guests were entertained with the ePod talking photo booth and Cuban cigar roller providing hand-rolled, custom banded cigars for all guests to enjoy while relaxing on the lounge style furniture. Each guest found a personalized note from the Bride and Groom at their seat that held a shared memory and a special thank you.
The couple plan to take a 3 week honeymoon to Japan and China where they plan to climb Mt. Fuji and ride camels across the Gobi Desert.

Ceremony/Reception Location: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, Coordinator: Cynthia Zatkin Events, Photographer: Bauman Photography, Florist: Kathy Wright & Co., Ceremony Entertainment: Festival Strings, Reception Entertainment: Positive Energy DJ, Invitations: Seaside Papery, MakeUp: Kat Wilson, Hair: Beauty Ever After, Dress: Here Comes the Bride, Men's Formalwear: Friar Tux, Photobooth: ePod, Cigars: Cuban Cigar Factory.

New 2011 Quick Guide is here!

Check out the new 2011 Quick Guide filled with additional tips, planning advice and the best wedding professionals in San Diego and Temecula. Swing by our booth at the next bridal show and pick one up!

Cover photography by John Riedy Photography, Stewart Bertrand Photography, The Studios of Joseph Guidi and Tim Otto Photography.

 

Create A Lounge

It’s your wedding day and you want to be comfortable. Enjoy your surroundings and your company with a lounge setting. Think cool couches, hip lighting and lots of style. You’ll relish the chance to kick back and savor a few moments of rest and satisfaction. Not sure where to rent lounge furniture? Try Lounge Appeal, Concepts Party Rentals, Plush Lounge Furniture or kool. Party Rentals.


Photography courtesy of True Photography, Brett Charles Rose Photography, White Haute Photography, Tim Otto Photography

SDSW Release Party: Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

San Diego Style Weddings once again throws an awesome release party for all of our advertisers at the Hard Rock Hotel in Downtown San Diego. Great food, music, dancing, a magician...what more could you ask for! Congratulations to another great year with San Diego Style Weddings! We love our new 2010/2011 edition and we know brides all over San Diego and Temecula will too! A special thank you to everyone involved in making this party such a success!


Bauman Photographers, Characters by Dave, Concepts Event Design, Continental Catering, Enticing Tables, Eurobar, Flipped It, Fresh Invitation Studio, Fun With Jack, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, Kevin Viner, Lounge Appeal, Mike Moran, NRG, Peterson Lighting, Sensational Sweets, Sweet Cheeks, TK&A Catering, Wedding Elegance by Nahid, Whimsey Florals.

Laura and Brett's Amazing Wedding

Brett Fafard and his fiancée of three days, Laura Kemp, have been together for two years, spending much of their time together battling Brett’s testicular cancer. Prior to his diagnosis, Brett was an avid biker, runner, and all around athlete. When he was diagnosed in June 2009, the cancer had already spread to his abdomen, liver, lungs, and neck. Brett has fought the cancer through many rounds of chemo, surgeries, bone marrow transplants, and radiation; however the aggressive disease has continued to spread to his lungs and brain. Doctors estimate he now has two months to live.

Laura has been a tremendous support, and after many months of contemplating marriage, and one very close call when Brett suffered a grand mal seizure from his brain tumors, it became clear to the couple that they had to marry before he passes away.
 
The San Diego wedding community immediately came together without hesitation to help. With one mass email and Facebook post about the story, 22 AMAZING San Diego wedding vendors came together to throw Laura and Brett a wedding. The wedding happened yesterday evening as the sun set at Silver Strand State Beach in Coronado.

MANY, MANY thanks to the following wedding vendors who came together so quickly and donated their services and talent to help this couple have a very special and memorable wedding:


Wedding Planner: First Comes Love
Ceremony Music: Anthony Garcia
Reception Music: Beck’s Entertainment
Caterers: San Diego Desserts, Abbey Catering, Dining Details, Jaramillo Catering
Cake/Cupcakes: San Diego Desserts, Cupcakes Squared
Florist: Adorations Botanical Artistry
Dress: David’s Bridal
Hair/Make-up: The Standard Salon
Photography: Kristina Chartier Photography, Carrie Butler Photography
Videography: Bob Hoffman Video Productions
Photo Booth: Party Booths
Stationary: Pink Star Design
Transportation: The Abbey Catering
Reception Site: Jamaica Village Clubhouse Coronado Cays
Rentals/Linens: Concepts Event Design, Continental Catering, Enticing Tables
Lounge Furniture: Plush Lounge Furniture
Bridal Accommodations: La Valencia
Family Accommodations: Embassy Suites La Jolla

December 2010 /January 2011 Cover

Have you seen the new December 2010/January 2011 cover?  Thank you to all who contributed: Photography by Creative Photography, Inc, Gown from Here Comes the Bride, Make-Up by Chandra Campos Make-up Artistry, Hair by Nancy Vestal, Bouquet from Designworks and thank you to Vessels Ranch for hosting this shoot!