Category Archives: Weddings

Kate and Kyo were looking for a unique venue to house their wedding and what better place than the American Institue of Architects in the heart of Portland. Brick building meets industrial interrior, we were in love with their choice of venue.  A crafty friend of Kate and Kyo built them a beautiful bamboo alter for the wedding and one day in the future when they move from their amazing loft apartment to a house with a yard the alter will come with them.  It even has little fountains that attache to the sides but they chose not to use them for their ceremony.

Kate and Kyo are both chefs so the choice of reception menu was heavily influenced by the food and atmosphere.  23Hoyt won out as the choice for their reception and the whole restaurant was closed for their private event.  The food was to die for, the atmosphere was fun and quirky from the antler chandelier to the eclectic art on the walls.  We loved every inch of this restaurant.

If your a friend or family member interested in viewing more of Kate and Kyo’s beautiful wedding you can pre-register and we will be releasing the entire event soon.

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Natalee and Bobby said their vows at St.Bedes in Pasadena.  Then they gathered up their wedding party, hopped on an old red trolley and headed off for their reception at the exquisit Annandale Golf Club.  The golf course is an absolutely beautiful spot for a wedding or reception.  There was lots of room for everyone to mingle, dance and enjoy themselves and not to mention all the beautiful spots for photos.

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bride and groom practicing for their first dance.

Practicing for their first dance

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Gotta love fun wedding party announcements

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I love this sequence!

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We had so much fun last December running around with Natalee and Bobby on Balboa Island shooting engagement photos, that I’d be lying if I said we weren’t really excited for their wedding day.  Natalee chose the beautiful Langham Hotel in Pasadena to get ready with her girls and I have to say it was a very relaxing spot for them to start this wonderful day.   Bobby and his boys opted to put on their attire at the exclusive Jonathan Club in downtown LA.  Both places leant themselves to beautiful photos.  If you are a friend or family member interested in viewing more of the wedding, you can register to see the photos HERE. Also keep your eye out for more of their photos on the blog.wedding rings at the Langham Hotelpeonies wedding boquet

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vintage blue garter

It's always beautiful to see something as fragile as a garter passed down through the generations.

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Bride putting on her veil at the Langham Hotel

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I'm in LOVE with this one. Natalee you looked so beautiful!

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Such a contrast to the mimosas and fruit platters all the girls were eating. Love it.

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a red trolley for the wedding party

A trolley for the girls!

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So when we were approached to showcase our work in the Inspired Bridal show that was held at the Vin De Syrah in the Gaslamp Quarter we couldn’t imagine passing up such a fantastic opportunity.  The venue is such a delightful and unique space that works off themes from Alice in Wonderland with the undertones of a Prohibition speakeasy.  Step through the vine-covered door to a show that was an intimate boutique experience.  This is a place where we could really have some wonderful one-on-one time with brides and get to know.  It was also delightful to be able to work with some very talented people in our industry here in San Diego.  To name just a few there was a beautiful tablescape done by Amy of  Affairs By Amy,  florals by Kiyoko of Cherry Blossom Floral Design, Classy Covers supplied the chair covers and linen rentals,  Pub Cakes supplied us with delicious cupcakes, Jen of  Pink Star Design whipped up some fabulous invitations.  Sara of Tailored Sweets was there, too, with her ever amazing cake pops while the vintage rentals provided by  Pow Wow Vintage Rentals added a charming touch.  We cannot forget our ever important organizer for the event, the lovely Iliana Morton, who’s vision for a small show in a great venue providing a more intimate setting for brides to get to know potential venders was inspiration! Thank you too, to all the other venders not mentioned here who made the show such a success. We had a spendide time and can’t wait for an invitation to the next fantastic show.

Love the candy bar

Chocolate chip cookie dough cake pops

Moustache cake pops

Paper by Pink Star Design

Flowers by Cherry Blossom

Pink Star Design

Lots to taste at the Tailored Sweets table

mmmmm cupcakes

Love the presentation of the cupcake in the tea cup

Sparrow Bridal had some great stuff to show

and we can't forget our cute little booth

At the end of the show we had some fun with the Tailored Sweets cake pop Moustaches

Amy from Affairs by Amy sporting a lovely stach

Sarah owner of Tailored Sweets joining in on the fun

What is it about Moustaches that bring out a funny face