We LOVE to see some of our favorite vendors and meet eager brides and grooms ready to dive into planning beautiful ceremonies and the awesome parties that follow! If you are looking for a planner or coordinator for your Southern California wedding, call or email us today! Our clients often say that they feel better, less stressed and more in control after even the first conversation knowing that we are on board, so don’t delay…

Thanks to heidi-o-photo for capturing the beauty of our booth. And to Simply Adina for the centerpiece!

we plan. i coordinate. you enjoy.

While it is certainly not necessary for you to ask guests about dietary restrictions, it is important to take such requests into account once you have been made aware. Most chefs are more than happy to make meals to accommodate your guests. Often times, it’s as easy as offering a vegetarian option or leaving off or substituting a sauce or side. Rarely do these exceptions count against you if you are offering multiple meal options for your guests; they are often made in addition to those selections as they are a modified version of the same thing.

If you have never personally dealt with dietary restrictions, consider yourself lucky! Know that many people with restrictions are not simply being picky, it is often a matter of their health. Bottom line: since accommodating your guests is most often very easy to do, there’s no reason not to!

~we plan. i coordinate. you enjoy~

To get the party started off right, pre-poured glasses of wine were available as guests entered cocktail hour. This is a fantastic idea because the bartenders are always inundated at the very start of cocktail hour. Having glasses of pre-poured beverages either displayed or tray passed allows for a smoother transition from the ceremony.

Heavy candlelight paired with chocolate brown and sky blue linens made for a very warm reception. Ashley and Johnathan are truly loved. Thanks for letting us share in your day!

Team: Personal Touch Dining, MyDJs, Grove Pastry Shop, Posies Flowers, Pastors Ken and Pam Ingold from The Church at Rancho Bernardo,
Sean Loring Schofield for Amore Photography, Classic Film Works

Their intimate day time ceremony was at Cuvier Park (The Wedding Bowl) on the cliffs in La Jolla.  Rachel and Steve married under a bamboo arch adorned with white roses and ivy.

Because of their small guest count, Rachel and Steve were able to keep the reception very relaxed and comfortable in their private residence. TK&A created a delicious menu and provided excellent service, as always. We played soft music in the background on the speakers throughout the house and backyard.

When the kids entered the backyard their eyes got as big as saucers and their jaws dropped at the spread at the candy buffet. Guests of all ages helped themselves to the sweets and the whimsical cake from Twiggs turned heads.

Rachel did a great job of playing up the red and pink Valentine’s theme, yet kept the decor fairly simple and tasteful.

Congrats Rachel and Steve! I so loved being a part of your day!

Tip: Using a private residence can create an intimate space for your reception, but the prep work can bring some added stress. Make sure you have your carpet steam cleaned, consider using nice paper hand towels in the bathrooms so that your guests to do not have to use a wet cloth hand towel, have some where to hang coats – consider renting a wardrobe rack, make use of existing furniture, bring in stemware and china and hire wait staff.

Their ceremony and reception were held at Admiral Kidd Club on the Naval Fleet Anti-submarine Warfare Base. Since winter daylight was not in their favor, Giuliana and Rick chose to do a ‘first look’ at Balboa Park with their wedding party before the ceremony. Richard Santini of RHS Photo was easy going and efficient and got some great shots of the group.

Giuliana and her parents walked down the aisle just as the sun was setting, with the gorgeous San Diego skyline in the background.

They chose black and red for their primary wedding colors and incorporated snowflakes for a subtle winter accent. Nancy Stevens Wedding Flowers created the beautiful centerpieces with red orchids, manzanita bushes, hanging candles and crystals.

Giuliana and Rick incorporated their story into the wedding day by creating a photo timeline. They included photos of them as young children, photos together from high school (so sweet) and from present day. Guests really enjoyed seeing the photos and remembering old times!

It was a wonderful evening! Thanks for letting us be a part of your day.