San Diego Style Weddings

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Style Inspiration: Wedding Cakes

Today we are sharing some wedding cake (and cupcake!) inspiration! We are loving the fresh flowers and cool designs on some of these cakes. There are plenty of options out there for wedding cakes, and we love them all! Our selections are photographed by White Haute Photography, Siegel Thurston, Stewart Bertrand Photography, Love Art Photography, Bob Hoffman Photography, Scott Lawrence Studios, Studio Carré, Melissa Biador Photography, Shadowcatcher Imagery, and Ovation Photography and Design.

Image via White Haute Photography

Images via Stewart Bertrand

Image via White Haute Photography

Image via Bob Hoffman Photography

Image via Studio Carré and Melissa Biador Photography

Image via Ovation Photography & Design

Image via Shadowcatcher Imagery and Love Art Photography

Image via Scott Lawrence Studios

Image via Siegel Thurston

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Wedding Wednesday: Katy & Andy Lewis

Andy must have been one special guy for Katy's brother to introduce them to each other after working with him at a car dealership for a few years. A year and a half later, Andy surprised Katy wanting to pick her up for dinner on a weeknight. She was stuck in a few meetings, but when she got out, an excited and impatient Andy was ready to make Katy his fiancée! After a beautiful beach proposal and family engagement party, the couple began planning for their Birch Aquarium wedding that took place against a beautiful ocean sunset backdrop.

Ingredients

Location: Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Coordinator: Cathy Dyka
Officiant: Frank Webster
Photography: Jill Denny Photography
Florist: The Flower Shop
Linens: The French Gourmet
Catering: The French Gourmet
Cake: The French Gourmet
Entertainment: "Harmony Islanders", DJ Endless, and Lou Garcia
Invitations/ Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas
Hair & Makeup: Jeri Robinson & Holli Everett
Dress: Basablanca from Jaclyn's Bridal
Men's Formalwear: Friar Tux
Jewelry: Larry Schuber & Co
Honeymoon: St. Lucia

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Vendor Spotlight: Studio Carré Photographie

Photographer: Studio Carré Photographie
Phone: 619.670.6183
Website: www.studiocarre.com
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Company Background
Studio Carré Photographie has over 10 years of collective experience photographing weddings with their work being described as fresh, modern, spontaneous, and distinctive. Their influence is drawn from many elements of style helping to produce constantly evolving fashion-forward and artistic images.

Studio Carré Photographie described in three words:
Eclectic, modern, fresh

Why wedding and event photography? What about your career makes it worthwhile each day?
It's very rewarding capturing life's events and seeing the expressions/ hearing about the emotions that are evoked through photographs

If you weren't photographing weddings, what would you be doing?
Traveling! But still taking photos of life in the world.

What's your favorite moment of the wedding to capture, and why?
There are so many, but probably when the groom first sees his bride. There are so many emotions wrapped up in this moment.

Name on thing that sets Studio Carré Photographie apart from its competitors:
We really focus on the client to find out what makes them unique and customize their experience. We want it to be a relationship, not just a contract that they sign.

What is one important piece of advice you would like to share with brides in choosing a photographer?
Photos are a forever thing, and should be chosen based on experience, quality, creativity, and finally interaction with the photographer. It's an investment in capturing fleeting moments that will never occur again and should not be taken lightly or skimped on.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Mangia Monday: Fruit-Topped Dessert

From San Diego Style Weddings Photo Archives

It's that time of year - fresh blueberries, peaches, cherries - all your favorite fruits are in-season and a great price. What better way to serve these delicious and in-season fruits than to top them on your desserts? Fruit tarts are a great way to incorporate fresh fruit while still keeping the just-picked flavor, and these yummy desserts are great to serve at any type of gathering. You can also top fresh fruit on cupcakes, puddings, or even ice cream! If you're a fan of fruit tarts, find some fresh recipe ideas here!

Image via Zelo Photography

Left, from San Diego Style Weddings Photo Archives; Right, My French Heaven

Image via Cary Pennington

From San Diego Style Weddings Photo Archives

Friday, August 2, 2013

Fashion Friday: Haute Flower Girls

Designer Krikor Jabotian presents a collection of dresses for the darling little girls that are lucky enough to be involved in a wedding, and these gowns are impeccable, if nothing else. The Beirut-based designer is a master at high drama, and the gowns he designs prove just that. With his expertise and eye for a big impact, these flower girl gowns will no doubt leave you in awe!

Check out Krikor Jabotian's website here

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Featured Photographer

It's never too late too early to start capturing memories! Shadowcatcher Imagery can help preserve everything from the engagment all the way through when teh bride is carried over the threshold...Call or email today!

ShadowCatcherImagery.com

Style Inspiration: Bridal Shower Brunch

We love the idea of gathering for brunch for a bridal shower. Why not theme your bridal shower around one of the best meals? Brunches represent more than just a meal, but seem to always involve deeper conversations and endless laughter. You can combine sweet and savory foods with yummy drinks - mimosas fit perfectly as do non-alcoholic juices and sparkling drinks. We gathered some of our favorite inspirations for a Brunch-themed Bridal Shower, and you can find everything from décor to dish ideas to little favors. Keep the colors bright and cheery, or use pastels! The best part of this bridal shower theme is it works wonderfully indoors or outdoors, and at any time of the year, so you can plan accordingly without any stress of the sun shining or not.