A Perfect Table

I wanted to share some pictures with you from a recent photo shoot with A Perfect Table and Ceremony Magazine. Irene Montes Gonzales is a good friend of mine and her custom linens are spectacular!
Annette Gomez designed the beautiful flowers! Joseph Guidi, a very talented photographer was on site to shoot the tablescapes.

Guest Table:
Colors: Lime, Black and White
Linens: Lime Satin with Bella Flora Runners, Napkins and Seat Cushions

The inspiration behind this table was fresh, romantic and eclectic with a Tuscan influence. We used two 6ft banquet tables to create one large square table. A custom king drape was made to fit the table measurements perfectly. We accented the lime with our Bella Flora Collection...very hot item right now! With the fire burning in the rustic background, the candles flickering in their ornate glasses and the lush landscape, we were drifted off to a quaint setting in Tuscany.....ahhhh! It was very charming.

Sweetheart Table:
Colors: Cinnamon, Rust, Moss, Gold, Champagne
Linens: Cinnamon Satin with Chameleon Circle Embroidered Sheer Cap and Chair Covers

We wanted a modern, yet antique finish for this little sweetheart! We used a 48" round table with a 132" cinnamon satin linen for extra length, volume and fluff. Instead of having a perfect fit, using a larger linen will create that rich, decadent feel brides are looking for and help the special tables stand apart from the rest. We topped it off with a custom made cap and Chiavari Tailcoats using our Chameleon Circle Embroidered Sheer fabric. This fabric is really unique, it has a moss green undertone with touches of gold and champagne, but when you pair it up with another color, it adapts to that color....hence, chameleon! These caps can be used on cocktail tables and larger tables as well to create a couture look for any event. The intricate floral arrangement helped to create an old worldly garden wedding theme.

If you have a photo shoot coming up for which you will need linens, or would like to stage one to freshen up your image, website or marketing materials, please contact A Perfect Table. They will help you to create a unique look that embraces your business and brings you forward with savvy style. Look for them in the January issue of Ceremony Magazine.

Laura Kass and Charlie West

Congratulations to Laura and Charlie. They are getting married today at the Admiral Kidd Club at 5:30pm!
Check back soon for photos from Philip DeFalco

Christine Meyer and Michael Morgan

We are just days away from the wedding celebration of Christine and Michael!
They will be wed on May 23, 2009 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines.
Thank you to Philip DeFalco for their beautiful Engagement shots.
Please check back soon for more pictures from their unique ceremony and reception.

Invitation of the week

My favorite color this year is Aqua! This beautiful invitation set including 100 Invitations, back address printed envelopes, 100 RSVP cards, 100 Reception cards and 100 Thank You cards for only $318 with ADW discount (normally $454 retail)

Call today to order your wedding or rehearsal dinner invitations. To view the entire Carlson Crafts line go to www.carlsoncrafts.com

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Last week I spent the afternoon with Jennifer Pal, Catering Manager at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina. Jennifer took me on the grand tour of the Hotel which finished its renovations in February 2008. As I walked through the lobby the first thing I noticed were the beautiful blue and white cabanas laid out in a circle before me. Jennifer explained that this is a perfect spot for small ceremony, up to 150 guests, or a terrific place for a cocktail reception. I couldn’t agree more!

Next on the tour was the Palm Ballroom and Courtyard. This newly renovated Ballroom can hold 100 plus guests comfortably with a dance floor. I liked the layout as it’s not your typical square room. The design is very modern and the palate can work with any Brides color scheme.

Mission Ballroom with its high ceilings and mahogany woodwork had to be my favorite. The large private patio is perfect for cocktail hour and late night lounging while the guests dance the night away.

Bayview Ballroom, with a view that very few hotels can match, is elegant and surprisingly intimate for its size. Crystal chandeliers and a wall of floor to ceiling windows lets you capture the light and feel of a truly San Diego celebration.

Once my tour of all the Ballrooms were complete, we headed over to the Red Marlin Restaurant for lunch. If you have never dined looking over a beautiful Marina, then you must make a reservation soon. The staff was extremely friendly and our waitress Tina was so helpful in our menu selection. Jennifer and I both had the blue crab crab cakes as they are a favorite of most diners and I have to say they were amazing! For dessert we again both picked the poached pears with shaved chocolate and whipped cream. The most amazing valrona chocolate was served along side it to be poured at our leisure. I’m not sure about Jennifer, but mine was all gone before I even finished with the pears.

Following lunch we walked past the pool area where I know now I will be coming back this summer with my daughter to enjoy those amazing pools and waterslides. You just have to see it for yourself.

The Blue Marble Spa was the last on my tour and well worth the wait. I absolutely love spas and this spa is the only one in San Diego geared towards an eco-friendly experience.

Named for “The Blue Marble”, the most famous picture of the earth, the spa is powered by the insight this photo reveled-both the beauty of the planet as well as the inherent vulnerability.

Right now the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina has amazing special offers if you are looking to book a wedding from April 26^th to December 31, 2009.

Call Jennifer for more details.

Before saying goodbye, Jennifer shared with me one of her favorite quotes that she keeps near her desk.

“Once in a while,

right in the middle of an ordinary life

Love gives us a fairytale”

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Invitation of the week

Paradise Invitations by Carlson Crafts

This invitation set is perfect for the couple who want their guests to feel like they are in the Tropics! Pink and Green are hot colors this year and this invite works with that perfectly.

100 invitation sets including invite, printed return address, RSVP card and Thank you card normally $425.70 retail. But as A Dream Wedding client, you can have it all for just $324.36 including shipping and tax!

Call today to place your order for any invitation seen on the website with 30% discount from ADW.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jay and Beth Vannoy

Congratulations to Beth and Jay!
The wedding day was beautiful, and our prayers were answered as the sun shone right at 5:00pm.
It seemed all the guests enjoyed visiting San Diego and were thrilled with the personal details that Beth and Jay put into their destination weekend. Beth and I worked hard to make sure this was a wedding they would never forget. From the unique ceremony arrangements to the monogram lighting, not a detail was left out that didn't represent this amazing couple.

One of my favorite moments was seeing Beth as she took her formal bridal photos. She was so happy, it just flowed out of her. Watching Beth and Jay's dog Ellie walk down the aisle with Beth's Mom Anna was a close second. She was adorable!

Philip DeFalco did a wonderful job capturing the emotions of the day.
Please take a moment to watch the slide show of some of his favorite photos.
http://www.defalcophoto.com/show/Vannoy/

Thank you to all the vendors who helped me make this day possible. A special Thank You to my assistant Chelsea, your the best!

Venue - Coronado Island Marriott Resort, Indira Guevara
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanci-coronado-island-marriott-resort-and-spa/
Photographer - DeFalco Photography, Philip DeFalco
http://www.defalcophoto.com/
Florist - Tess Silk Flowers, Tess Perea
http://www.tessilkflowers.com/
Entertainment - Sunset Mobile Music, Dominic Meyer
http://www.sunsetmobilemusic.com/
Custom Linens - A Perfect Table, Irene Montes Gonzales
http://www.aperfecttable.com/
Cake - Crumbs of Paris, Ashlee Sharpe
http://www.crumbsofparis.com/