La Quinta Trip

February 15th, 2010

Here are some shots of our wonderful experience at La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs! It’s an incredible venue with so many outstanding places for a wedding! The florals were by Arrangements Floral and Party Designs.

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Blog Chat

February 12th, 2010

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Style Me Pretty Blog

February 2nd, 2010

Check out our wedding published on Style Me Pretty’s blog:  http://www.stylemepretty.com/little-black-book-blog/

Jenny + Tom

January 8th, 2010

Jenny flew in from Washington D.C. to meet with us (the EAE divas) on a clear, warm, sunny day. You know, one of those days that makes San Diego an attractive vacation destination. Jenny shared her vision and dreams with us and asked if we would help her plan one of the most important days of her life. Months later, her wedding day unfolded into a seamless day, full of beauty, precious moments, fun and laughter. Jenny chose the rich elegance of La Jolla Presbyterian Church for the ceremony, with its dark, wooden pews and breathtaking stained glass windows. Purple was a must at the wedding, as it is Jenny’s favorite color. Loads of purple hydrangea were stuffed in buckets that hung from the entrance doors, welcoming guests as they arrived. All rejoiced as Jenny promenaded down the aisle on the arm of her father, both of them glowing with joy. (Tom looked quite pleased himself!) The Museum of Contemporary Art  was the perfect spot for the reception, with its hip, contemporary feel. The museum has grey cement flooring…a little cold and not great with purple. So, with the help of  Kathy Wright, we added a cappuccino color in the decor to soften the ambiance of the room. We used rectangular and square tables to create a clean, modern feel. The tables were adorned with roses, orchids, monkey’s tail and some silver balls. (really cool!) The museum glowed with candles, up lights and happy faces. The kids were thrilled with their “kids” table full of activities just for them, including a mysterious ‘I Spy’ card and custom pencil. The food, created by Waters Fine Catering was superb. Each course was elegantly designed and paired with a lovely wine to compliment the sophistication of the food. As always, the Wayne Foster  band were super stars, creating pure entertainment all evening long! The guests were dancing their hearts our, as you can see! What a phenomenal day all captured by Jennifer Dery!

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Magical Event in Malibu

January 8th, 2010

A few years ago we had the privilege of working with Katie’s family when her sister, Kimberly, got married. Now it was Katie’s turn! What we loved most about Katie was her abundant energy and pure joy about getting married to Conor. We have met a lot of happy brides over the years, but truly have never met anyone as giddy as Katie. Her excitement was contagious! The wedding took place high up in the hills of Malibu with a breathtaking view of the ocean, at the Rancho Sol Del Pacifico Estate. The reception was held on the tennis court, which was covered by a clear tent so the guests could see the stars and the full moon. Eggplant lamour linens were topped with Ottoman Plum table runners and lined with bronzed bowls, apothecary jars and iron candelabras. Jennifer Cole created an eclectic look with a vibrant mix of fall colored flowers, succulents, candles and moss. Wrought iron chandeliers hung from the tent and were draped with purple orchids and jewels. Paul Bott delighted the guests with a unique tapas menu and a variety of tray passed desserts. The party was jump started by the talented DJ Casey Connor. She was amazing! The All-Star team was complete with one of So Cals best photographers, the brillant  Jose Villa. To end the night, guests loaded paper bags with chips, granola bars and cookies for the bus ride back to the hotel. It was a huge hit! Thank you Katie and Conor for letting us be a part of your special day!  

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gina + jonathon

January 7th, 2010

gina (with a lower case g) and Jonathon were such a delightful couple. They were excited and very calm on their wedding day. We were honored to have the opportunity to assist them with the final details of their wedding. They married at the beautiful Estancia La Jolla where Botanica created a romantic, candle lit ceremony out of wax vessels. The ballroom was also lit with hanging candles and orchids around the base, giving the room a natural and minimalistic look. Concepts Party Rentals draped each table with Olive lamour linens while traditional jordan almonds lay inside the moss colored box set on each charger plate. Michele did a fabulous chocolate cake that all the guests enjoyed. TLS provided all the lovely photos. 

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Chelsea + Bryan

December 9th, 2009

The historical US Grant is always such a fantastic venue to work at. We always enjoy teaming up with Ed and his fabulous staff. The ceremony was held in the gorgeous Crystal Ballroom dripping with jewels and glowing with candles. Chelsea and Bryan didn’t want a sit down dinner, so they made the reception into one huge cocktail party. To create this look, we used various size tables for guests to sit at (and stand) and set up food stations for guests to enjoy. This created an atmosphere of mingling and fun. Annette used her magic touch with flowers and did a beautiful job.  Gabrielle Fox was the photographer and took some memorable photos. Congratulations Chelsea and Bryan!

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Erika + Christian

November 10th, 2009

Working with Erika and her mom, Melissa, was a blast! Erika had a vision for her wedding that was truly unique and personal. Everything from the olive oil favors to the cake topper was personally designed by the bride herself. With family connections to the San Diego Zoo, picking the Wild Animal Park for the ceremony and reception was a natural choice. The decor was earthy and simple yet truly elegant. Annette Gomez did a fantastic job! Chelsea Anne Photography captured the beauty of the day and Tim English took the party late into the night. It was such a joy to help turn our client’s dreams into a reality and a special memory they will never forget.

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K+K=Cute

November 4th, 2009

Look how creative and playful Kristin and Kirk’s save the date is! This wedding is going to be full of excitment and celebration! We can’t wait!  

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High School Sweethearts

October 16th, 2009

We first met Annie when we helped coordinate her sister’s wedding a few years ago at their parents Encinitas home. So, we were thrilled to get a call when Annie got engaged to her high school sweetheart, Curtis! Being San Diego natives and sharing a love for the ocean, selecting L’Auberge Del Mar for their wedding just came naturally. And, Sea Grove Park was the ideal backdrop for their cliff side ceremony. Navy blue, lime green and crisp white was the preferred palette, so Annette Gomez created a clean look with white calla lilies and bright green wheat grass, anchored by a beautiful bamboo structure for the ceremony, and orchids, dahlias, roses, and a touch of lime for the reception arrangements. Michael Tiernan serenaded the guests during the ceremony and cocktail hour, and then put on his DJ hat for dinner and dancing. He is so talented! Instead of table numbers, Annie and Curtis framed pictures of their favorite eating spots in San Diego. As guests entered the ballroom for dancing and dessert, ladies were given navy blue flip flops with personalized size tags. Instead of traditional wedding cake, Annie and Curtis opted for an ice cream station stocked with all their favorite toppings! It was a beautiful day captured by the ever so talented Jennifer Dery, who never disappoints with her amazing photos. 

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