Fashion Friday

Get a Hue!

We love Vera Wang's Fall 2012 bridal gown collection,
not a white gown in the entire collection.
Is blush the new white?

Thursday Tablescape

Today...Something Blue

Created by Kathryn Gayner, Distinctive Florals and Events  

The inspiration for this table is traditional style with a twist. Vintage brooches were added to each of the gift boxes for something old, place settings were adorned with the bride’s grandmother’s antique broochs for something borrowed, the linens and ribbons represent something blue and the ornate menus are something new. Succulents were embellished with rhinestones and pearls as hydrangeas, limbo, green tea roses and phalaenopsis orchids overflow the stunning centerpieces.

Photographer Scott Lawrence Photographs 
Location Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Linens Concepts Event Design 
Chairs & Chargers Concepts Event Design 
China & Glassware Classic Party Rentals 
Stationery Fresh Invitation Studio  
Favors Kathryn Gayner, Distinctive Florals and Events

Real Wedding Wednesday

Today's featured Real San Diego Style Wedding a the lovely garden wedding.  We simply love all the little "love bird" details.

Ala Wheelock & Ulysses Garza
Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa 

After meeting on a blind date set up by mutual friends, Ala Wheelock felt so pleased with her first date with Ulysses Garza that she invited him to join her for a friend’s upcoming wedding. Little did she know that this man would accompany her on her own wedding day. A typical weekend hike turned into a rose petal laden journey to reach her boyfriend, who had sped ahead of her and then knelt down and asked her to marry him at the top of the mountain. Three and half quick months later, the couple had their dream garden wedding at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel.

 Ala’s Advice: 


“Be creative. 
Most vendors will 
try to accommodate your requests
if you can come up with 
creative solutions.”

Ingredients
Ceremony and Reception Venue Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa  Coordinator Alexandra RoseLee, A.R. Affairs 
Photography Acqua Photo 
Florist Artistic Florals 
Linens Concepts Event Design 
Entertainment Anthony Garcia
Catering Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa 
Wedding Cake Sweet Cheeks Baking Company 
Invitations/Stationery Pink Star Design  
Dress Mon Amie Bridal Salon   
Men’s Formalwear Tuxedo Junction 
Jewelry/Rings The Diamond Boutique

Trending Tuesday

Embellished Bouquets

We are loving bouquets with a little something extra, like crystals, pearls or fancy ribbon.  Here are a few beauties we pulled out of our current magazine... simply gorgeous.

Florist: Nancy Stevens Wedding Flowers   
Photographer: Siegel Thurston Photography  

Florist: Nancy Stevens Wedding Flowers   
Photographer: Siegel Thurston Photography
 

Florist: Nancy Stevens Wedding Flowers   
Photographer: Siegel Thurston Photography  

Florist: Kathryn Gayner, Distinctive Florals  
Photographer: Scott Lawrence Photographs  

Florist: Artistic Florals 
Photographer: Creative Photography Inc.  

Florist: Designworks Florals 
Photographer: Creative Photography Inc.

Florist: Cherry Blossom Floral Design 
Photogapher: Siegel Thurston Photography 

Florist: Cherry Blossom Floral Design 
Photogapher: Siegel Thurston Photography 

Monday's Must-Have

Vintage Inspired Engagement Rings

We are quickly approaching the holiday season and we know there are going to be a lot of you getting engaged. So now's the time to start thinking about the ring. 

We are loving the simple beautiful vintage styles of Dousset Diamonds

Dousset Diamonds, founded by Los Angeles based jeweler Jean Dousset in 2005, features a collection of timeless, sophisticated and ultra-feminine engagement rings, wedding bands, and earrings inspired by pieces of the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s.

With a rich history as a descendent of Louis Cartier, Jean Dousset acquired his skills as a jeweler and mastered his art of gem selection while working at Chaumet and Boucheron in Paris and then Van Cleef & Arpels in Beverly Hills.  His name quickly came to fame as he designed the engagement rings for Eva Longoria, Amy Adams and Candice Crawford.

Here are a couple of rings we love, along with a few other must have accessories. 
You can view the entire collection at www.doussetdiamonds.com

Eva

Starting Price including
center stone
$12,000

INCLUDES:

• Diamond center stone
• Handcrafted, custom-made mounting
• Set with approximately 100 brilliant cut diamonds. 0.50 total carat weight
• Choice of band width: 1.8mm - 1.9mm
• Available in Platinum or 18K White Gold

Riviera

Starting Price including
center stone
$11,000

INCLUDES:

• Diamond center stone
• Handcrafted, custom-made mounting
• Set with approximately 80 brilliant cut diamonds. 0.40 total carat weight
• Choice of band width: 1.8mm - 1.9mm
• Available in Platinum or 18K White Gold

From left to right:

ANGELINA - Set of 3, Starting Price $9,700

INCLUDES: • Handcrafted, custom-made mounting
• Set with approximately 160 White, 'Fancy Pink and Yellow' brilliant cut diamonds. 1.60 total carat weight
• Band width: 1.6mm
• Available in 18K White, Rose and Yellow Gold

EVA Hanging Earrings

INCLUDES: • Handcrafted, custom-made mounting
• Your center stones are selected as a 'matched pair' and tailored to your budget.
• Set with approximately 80 brilliant cut diamonds. 0.40 total carat weight
• Your choice of simple hanging, pave hanging or pave with round accent diamonds.
• Available in Platinum or 18K White Gold

ANGELINA - Platinum, Starting Price $2,900

INCLUDES: • Handcrafted, custom-made mounting
• Set with approximately 40 brilliant cut diamonds. 0.40 total carat weight
• Band width: 1.8mm  • Available in Platinum

ALINA large pave ball, Starting Price $4,500

INCLUDES: • Handcrafted, custom-made mounting
• Set with approximately 100 brilliant cut diamonds. 1.50 total carat weight
• Available in 18K White Gold