Brenda & Jim Celebrate at the Japanese Friendship Garden
Brenda and Jim held their wedding ceremony and reception at the beautiful Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park in San Diego. I was ecstatic when Jim let me know he was engaged to be married! Jim has been in my Running Club for years and I have gotten to know him well. What began early on in the planning process as a “simple” gathering amongst family & friends turned into a wonderful arrangement of good food, song, dance, lighting and atmosphere – and Jim...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreLindsey & 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...
Read MoreCustom 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...
Read MoreAllan 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...
Read MoreSophie & Renwick’s Island Palms December Wedding
Sophie & Renwick held their small, intimate December wedding at the Island Palms Hotel & Marina in San Diego and didn’t hold back on anything! It was just a few days after the Christmas Holiday which made it a perfect way to celebrate with family and close friends. The late December weather was nearly perfect, although the winds coming off of the adjacent harbor made for a chilly, but memorable ceremony held at the Sunset Garden. The ceremony concluded with a Dove Release...
Read MoreJenn & 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...
Read MoreBrian & 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...
Read MoreChuck & 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...
Read MoreBonnie & Chris’s Blast Wedding at Paradise Point
Many weddings can be summarized with a few words and “an Awesome Time” does the trick for Bonnie & Chris’s wedding at Paradise Point in San Diego. It started light, fun and friendly, looked absolutely dazzling in the middle and ended with a bang on the dancefloor. Working with great vendors was also a nice touch which helps every wedding! The intimate and joyful ceremony was held on the Island Point lawn and officiated by Deborah Young. Immediately following, guests...
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