Wedding Wednesday: Brenda & Antonio

July 5, 2013 |  Maderas Golf Club

their story: Brenda and Antonio's beautiful Catholic ceremony took place at Brenda's childhood church and was followed by a night full of endless dancing and celebration.  The dancing only stopped when the cake was cut and only 15 pieces of cake were eaten by the time the dancing continued. The highlight of the night was when Brenda's 87-year-old grandmother attempted to get low on the dance floor and smack the handsome grooms bootie.

Ingredients: 

Photography Eisenhower Photography  

Florist Simply Adina Floral  

Catering Maderas Golf Club  

Cake Edelweiss European Bakery  

Entertainment Sound Illusions  

Bridal Gown Maggie Sottero  

Hair & Makeup Megstylz Hairstyling / Samantha Gallagher Makeup Artistry  

Menswear Friar Tux Shop 

Other Sherrill Kinsler Events

Table Design Tuesday: Love Is Not Extinct

A unique table design using the stunning cityscape and University Club decor with hues of apple green, shimmering silver and deco black and white. This was a table designed for a couple which combined their careers and their first date venue, where the architect meets the paleontologist. The table is complete with rich blends of color, whimsical touches and finished with black glitter dinosaurs.

The Dream Team

Location: The University Club Atop Symphony Towers 

Photographer: Resolusean Photography

Florist: Embellishmint Floral & Event Design Studio

Coordinator: Ann's Plans 

Rentals/Linens/Cake: Private Collection

Mangia Monday: Pan Seared Bay Scallops

San Diego is know for its tasty seafood, and who doesn't love some light, juicy scallops?  Continental Catering presents a delicious plate of Pan Seared Bay Scallops.  These little morsels are plated with truffle-roasted fingerling potatoes, tricolor cauliflower and then doused in beurre blanc sauce.  There's no better place to get perfect scallops then right here in San Diego.

-JW

Personalized Touches: Signature Drinks

Details with a personalized touch make a wedding more your own. A signature cocktail is a delicious way to personalize your wedding. If you have an open bar, a signature cocktail is a great way to feature your wedding colors or tell a story about the bride and groom. If you are trying to reduce your bar costs, offering a soft bar, beer and wine only, plus a signature drink is a great way to give your guests options without paying the full bar prices. Some of my brides have created blue drinks to use as their "something blue".

The Liquid Chefs offer a variety of signature drink recipes, in lots of fun colors, on their web site. There are also dozens of signature cocktails in every color of the rainbow in this BuzzFeed article.

 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: Katie & Jimmy

9/13/14  |  Twin Oaks Garden Estate
Their Story: The Collins wedding took place in the late afternoon of Friday, September 13.  Most couples would have shied away from a Friday the 13th but the number 13 holds significance for both bride and groom, so it seemed like a perfect fit. The sun was just beginning to hide behind the trees and cool off when the bride walked through the beautifully manicured gardens of Twin Oaks Garden Estate in San Marcos, just north of San Diego, down the grassy aisle and into a large circle formed by the wedding party and 200 friends and family members. The ceremony was performed by a close friend and the custom circle formation allowed everyone an expert view and a more intimate atmosphere.

The bride wore a classic trumpet dress by designer Paula Varcelona, picked up on a trip to New York City. The groom wore a bespoke suit by Brooklyn Tailors, a company owned by the bride’s brother and sister-in-law. The bridal party was outfitted in coordinating navy J.Crew dresses and the groomsmen all wore charcoal three-piece suits.

The estate was decorated in a rustic chic fashion, complete with hand-made touches including chalkboards, easels of snapshots, apothecary jars and picturesque floral arrangements enhancing the natural beauty. The bride’s father, a former pastry chef, even made the amazing Bavarian Cream cake with fresh strawberries. The hand-made cake topper read “Best Day Ever” across the top.

Immediately following the ceremony, the party enjoyed an extended cocktail hour complete with champagne, Moscow mules and top shelf scotch. Guests were then ushered to a large and exquisite tent for dinner. Immediately following dinner, the reception evolved into a an epic dance party, complete with a serenade of “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” from Top Gun by her groom and groomsmen and the bride’s 83 year-old grandma tearing it up with the best of them. The evening ended with a grand sendoff of the couple with flower petals and bubbles as they hopped in a vintage roadster and drove off into the warm
California night.

Ingredients:
Photography: First and Orange Photography
Flowers: Michael’s Flower Girl
Hair: Audra René Studio
Makeup: Elena T Beauty
Menswear: Brooklyn Tailors
Transportation: Haynes Chauffering
Dress: Paula Varsalona
Videography: Quixotic Weddings

Table Design Tuesday: Boho Chic

Temecula Creek Inn is surrounded by amazing greenery and has a historical feel to it. Here the designer incorporated the natural beauty and intertwined it with a bohemian chic look, wrapped with warm and vibrant tones. The team scouted the grounds and cut all the seeded eucalyptus, silver dollar and passion vine on the property in keeping it organic and achieving the overgrown appeal for this table design.

The Dream Team

Location Temecula Creek Inn  

Photography Clifton Photography  

Florist/Designer Seven Stems Floral Design & Events  

Rentals Lauren Sharon Vintage Rentals & Design

Cakes Sweet Layers Cakes & Pastries   

Mangia Monday: 50 Shades of Grey Vodka Martini

Since everyone seems to be jumping on the 50 Shades of Grey bandwagon, we thought we'd offer a little inspiration too! Get your hands on this 50 Shades of Grey Vodka Martini recipe from Bevmo!  This juicy, chilled martini is sure to get you in the mood for some big time fan girling.  Let us know what you think.

Ingredients
5 fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 small blood orange, juiced2 teaspoons agave nectar2 ounces Belvedere Vodka
3 ounces black cherry juice1 fresh cherry for garnish

Instructions
Place the raspberries, lime juice, and blood orange juice in a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler or wooden spoon, smash the raspberries to release all of their juice. Pour in the agave, vodka, and cherry juice. Fill with ice and cover tightly with lid. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds to fully combine and chill. Pour the cocktail into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a fresh cherry before serving.


-JW