Fashion Friday: Boho Chic Gowns

Bohemian style has been a huge hit, not only in wedding fashion but fashion as a whole.  More and more brides are opting to go barefoot on the beach and to wear a flower crown instead of a veil.  This trending look is free-spirited and etherial and brides love going with the effortless look.  Draping lace and flowing layers create a floating illusion as you glide down the aisle.  Check out this flower-child inspired gowns below and feel the peace and love.

Watters D.I.D. Spring 2015 Collection - Heidi

Claire Pettibone - Rachel

Hayley Paige 

Ines Di Santo Spring 2015 Collection - Silvine

-JW

Personalized Touches: Engraved Cake Knife

Details with a personalized touch make a wedding more your own. A cake knife is an often overlooked wedding detail that can make a really big impact on your wedding day. By purchasing a cake knife and having your names and wedding date engraved on the knife, you have just created a family heirloom. This knife can then be used to cut cakes at all family celebrations. You can use the knife for your child's first birthday cake, your child's baptism cake, your tenth anniversary cake, and your 50th birthday cake. And the dates and names for all of these family events can then be added to the knife making it a treasured keepsake for generations to come. 

Submitted from our guest blogger-Kristin of Stephanie Rose Events, Fine Wedding Planning & Design, 858-461-8423. We appreciate the contribution to our San Diego Style Weddings Blog. Follow us for her weekly new craft or insight on ways to personalize your wedding!

Wedding Wednesday: Caitlin & Jao

February 22, 2014 |  Hilton Torrey Pines Torrey Pines

Their Story: Caitlin and Jao had a jam packed wedding day filled with a ton of fun and different cultural experiences.  They started off the day with a beautiful sunrise and a blessing at the Wat Metta Buddhist Monastery by monks.  In the afternoon, they had a traditional Thai ceremony followed immediately by a western wedding ceremony with breathtaking views of the sunset. The reception was a big Indian food buffet with drinks, dancing and gluten free cake.

Ingredients: 

Photography Parker Young Photography

Florist Pranee Young

Catering Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Cake 2Good2B Bakery

Entertainment Voice by Duffy

Stationery Wedding Paper Divas

Bridal Gown J.Crew

Table Design Tuesday: Bayside Black Tie

This team took a formal black tie reception and infused it with some highlights of San Diego style. This table design was shot by the bay, with San Diego’s gorgeous skyline as the backdrop. This table pays homage to the city through the beachy and casual details while maintaining its formality. The details are subtle but ever so present with a salute to some of San Diego's favorites- the surf culture, microbreweries, and Mexican churros - perfect for a receptions in America’s Finest City!

The Dream Team

Location: Bayview Park, Coronado 

Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography 

Florist: Flowers by Coley 

Coordinator: Stephanie Rose Events

Linens/Rentals: Raphael’s Party Rentals

Stationery: Take Note! Creations

Chandelier: Flowers by Coley 

Desserts: Churros El Tigre

Piano and Music: Mike & Brian Productions 

Beer: Stone Brewing Company

Mangia Monday: Pork Osso Bucco

Is the end of holiday feasting putting you in the blues? There is no need to put festive dining on hold. Continental Catering is sprucing up there Winter menu with this Pork Osso Bucco.  This hearty meal is doused in a brown sugar glaze and set on a bed of spinach and roasted squash.  With meat that falls right of the bone, you'll feel like the holidays are back in season feasting on this.

PHOTO CREDIT: Continental Catering

-JW

Fashion Friday: Monique Lhuillier Bridesmaid Dresses

Monique Lhullier's Fall 2015 Bridesmaid Collection is a stunning group of autumn inspired dresses.  With a variety of lengths and gorgeous shades ranging from dusty blue to blush, this collection has a gown that will compliment any one of your gal pals.  You'll be sure to find one that flatters every body type.  Empire waists and pleated skirts display a flattering and classic look that will couple perfectly with your wedding gown.

-JW

Personalized Touches: Bouquets with Awareness Ribbons

Details with a personalized touch make a wedding more your own. Adding an awareness ribbon to your bridal bouquet is a lovely way to honor a loved one during your wedding. Whether it's a pink ribbon for breast cancer or a yellow ribbon for a soldier away from home, a bride can carry the honoree's strength with her as she walks down the aisle by including an awareness ribbon in the bridal bouquet.

Submitted from our guest blogger-Kristin of Stephanie Rose Events, Fine Wedding Planning & Design, 858-461-8423. We appreciate the contribution to our San Diego Style Weddings Blog. Follow us for her weekly new craft or insight on ways to personalize your wedding!