Posts Tagged "San Diego Event Lighting"

How to make a Gobo Monogram

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How to make a Gobo Monogram

Gobos and Gobo Monogram lighting have become extremely popular over the years and to no surprise – they can add a huge “wow factor” to your event in regards to custom lighting.  A “gobo” is either a pattern or custom design that is shined onto a particular surface.  They’re not simple, or cheap either and getting your dreams to reality takes a bit of planning, resources, expertise and knowledge. A complete gobo or gobo monogram projection consists of...

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Lindsey & Dru’s Balboa Park Wedding

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Lindsey & Dru’s Balboa Park Wedding

The Prado in Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s most popular wedding venue and there’s little question as to why.  Dru & Lindsey held their celebration in style and it was a great one!  They were referred by a past couple, Heath & Alexis who were present at the wedding – always great to see past clients! The ceremony was on-site at the Casa Del Rey Moro Gardens where we helped with the Ceremony Sound System, followed by a Cocktail Hour in the Fountain Courtyard...

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Custom Lighting is a Top Wedding Tip for 2012

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Custom Lighting is a Top Wedding Tip for 2012

Krystel Tien, owner of Couture Events San Diego feels that Lighting is one Top Five Wedding Styling Tips for 2012, and we couldn’t agree more!  Krystel writes: “Lighting is the single best way to transform any venue from ordinary to extraordinary! In 2012 creative lighting will take precedence in the wedding decor and budget. We will be seeing more chandeliers, up-lighting, gobos, market lights, and candles, all of which help create an incredible ambiance for your guests...

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Allan and Alison’s Hilton Torrey Pines Wedding

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Allan and Alison’s Hilton Torrey Pines Wedding

Allan and Alison celebrated their all-inclusive wedding day at the Hilton Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA.  The wedding ceremony was outside an the Parterre Garden followed by a Cocktail Hour inside the Foyer of the Grande Ballroom. We helped light up the room with Blue Uplighting along with a Custom Gobo Monogram that was also further highlighted with custom surrounding light effects.  It really made the otherwise empty air wall really stand out – good thing since the focus point was...

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Carmel Mountain Ranch Corporate Party DJ & Lighting

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Carmel Mountain Ranch Corporate Party DJ & Lighting

A past bride of mine contacted me after 4 years since doing her wedding, and they were looking to “change things up” with their holiday party being held at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club. They had also re-branded themselves with a new identity and logo so wanted to help show it off. After recommending a custom gobo monogram projection using their new logo, along with some uplighting to match their coporate colors, the stage was set.  The corporate holiday party included...

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The Jenna Druck Foundation – Girl Power Fundraiser

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The Jenna Druck Foundation – Girl Power Fundraiser

The Jenna Druck Foundation held their annual “Girl Power” Gala Fundraiser on a gorgeous private property in Del Mar, CA.  We were proud to assist for the 2nd year in a row with this event with a wide range of services again. After being valet’d through the front gates, guests were greeted at the registration & check-in area where Cami, one of the JDF members offered her talents with some singer/songwriter selections.  The Red Carpet Step & Repeat banner also...

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Jenn & Zach – A Sexy Elegance at La Valencia in La Jolla

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Jenn & Zach – A Sexy Elegance at La Valencia in La Jolla

This is a second post entitled with the words “Elegant Bash” as it is also the same thing that comes to mind with Jennifer and Zachery’s wedding celebration held at La Valencia Hotel overlooking the Pacific in La Jolla, CA.   The Valencia was decked out in an elegance that I’ve never seen before.  Sexy, Black & White, Hot Purple Elegance!  At the same time, the friendship and love (and beverage) were flowing so it turned into a Bash and a Half! The wedding...

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Just Like My Child, A Hand Up Fundraiser

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Just Like My Child, A Hand Up Fundraiser

It was our 2nd year in a row working with Just Like My Child, a wonderful organization that provides services and awareness to needing countries in Africa, in putting on their 5th annual “gala” fundraiser, titled “A Hand Up” at the historic El Cortez Don Room in downtown San Diego. Guest were treated to a dozen food stations and two bars offering the best in San Diego’s food and drink on both the outdoor terrace/patio and inside the Don Room. The formal...

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Brian & Patti’s Intimate Martin Johnson House, La Jolla Wedding

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Brian & Patti’s Intimate Martin Johnson House, La Jolla Wedding

If you’re looking for an example of an intimate wedding celebration with family and friends, this is one to reference.  Brian and Patti held their ceremony & dinner reception at the quaint Martin Johnson House located in the Scripps Institute of Oceanagraphy campus that overlooks the Pacific.  The location, atmosphere and view certainly was to die for! The ceremony was held on the lower patio which later turned into the dancefloor and also was home to the bar (always a good thing...

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Chuck & Courtney’s Lovely Lodge Wedding

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Chuck & Courtney’s Lovely Lodge Wedding

Chuck and Courtney ventured to the ever-so-lovely Lodge at Torrey Pines for a modern, sophisticated yet super-duper FUN wedding and I was extremely happy to assist in making it happen . . and helping them achieve an awesome look!  Going all out in DJ/MC services and Lighting/Decor, Chuck and Courtney’s wedding kicked off an Awesome October of weddings for me!  (More to come in subsequent posts) Chuck & Courtney had their ceremony and cocktail hour down on the lawn of the Lodge...

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