Venue Spotlight: La Valencia La Jolla, California October 23, 2009

We recently had a wedding at La Valencia in La Jolla Ca and it was so beautiful. This historic landmark makes a fabulous location for any event. Their service, food and natural elegance makes a day to remember.

Overlooking the Pacific since 1926, La Valencia is a charming boutique hotel offering a tradition of elegance and unparallel service. Situated atop La Jolla Cove and just steps from miles of stunning coastline, world-class museums, shopping and galleries, La Valencia is a perfect blend of location and recreation. The Mediterranean inspired architecture and décor, including beautiful courtyards, hand painted murals and exquisite Spanish mosaics, evokes old-world charm.

Boasting perfectly appointed accommodations, the 113 luxury guest rooms, suites and Ocean Villas are decorated using warm tropical hues, luxurious textiles, custom furnishings and feature stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, the lush tropical landscaping, or the picturesque La Jolla village. With three distinctive restaurants including the award winning Sky Room, and full conference, catering, and wedding facilities with both indoor and outdoor banquet space, La Valencia’s extensive menu of services and amenities make it an ideal location to vacation, host a meeting or celebrate a wedding.

We invite you to experience the beauty of Southern California in one of San Diego’s most elegant and historic hotels, and to become a part of La Valencia’s history.”
Florals for this wedding: http://www.temeculafloralstudio.com
Photography: http://www.visualmasterpiece.com
Location: http://www.usd.edu
Location: http://www.lavalencia.com

Photography Gem.. Visual Elegance Studios October 9, 2009

It is soo exciting when we find new “gems”  for vendors! These two have such a great presence on location, especially for a wedding they are spectacular! They are calm, organized are the first to show up and the last to leave. Not to mention they are unbelievably talented and take amazing pictures!
We are so thrilled to pass on their work and reccommend them to anyone looking for amazing photographers! Garrett and Daniel are the owners of Visual Elegance Studios serving Southern California www.visualelegancestudios.com

Temecula Floral Studio September 27, 2009

Temecula Floral Studio has been creating beautiful works of art for various weddings across Southern California. Viewed above are weddings that took place in Temecula, Ca at Falkner Winery and the other in San Marcos California. They have been booking weddings consistently and because we have heard so many amazing things about their pricing and service we are so extremely excited to share this information with you.
They just launched a new website http://www.temeculafloralstudio.com their phone number is 951-837-9891 .. If you are looking for reliable, trustworthy and affordable service for wedding florals, sympathy florals check them out.. temecula floral studio.. find them on facebook as well.

Blade Photography… December 9, 2008

http://www.alofasfloralstudio.blogspot.com

We had the pleasure of working with April Blade of www.BladePhotography.com on Brandon and Melinda’s Wedding at a Private Estate in Temecula, Ca last month! She is a Utah/California photographer with great talent! I recommend her to any bride, family, senior etc! Thank you April for being so wonderful!

 

 

Florals for Brandon and Melinda were done by our preferred florist http://www.alofasfloralstudio.blogspot.com or call 951-837-9891 a divison of http://www.eventamenities.com a new in-house feature..

Welcoming Alofa’s Floral Studio..951-837-9891 December 6, 2008

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Call 951-837-9891
Serving Temecula, Murrieta, San Diego, Orange Counties

951-837-9891

Great Shoe Buys… December 5, 2008

A great shoe is not that hard to find.. is the cost in your budget that is! Now you can find great deals online through different dealers- for example, a newer shoe website called the Urban Orginal http://www.urbanog.com/ similar to http://www.zappos.com but at a lesser cost.

Unique Wedding Location..The Darlington House December 3, 2008

The Darlington House
http://www.darlingtonhouse.com
(858) 454-7625
7441 Olivetas Avenue
La Jolla CA 92037

The Darlington House was built in 1925 and retains the elegance of the period in its unique Mediterranean style architecture. It is just south of the village of La Jolla and is only a block from the beach. This wonderful house now only opens for events and is maintained by the Social Service League of La Jolla who use the profits to help needy senior citizens.

This is an extremely popular site for ceremonies and receptions and comes highly recommended. They have different prices depending upon whether you want to have your ceremony only or ceremony and reception. They have three luxurious patios in which you could have the ceremony in one, appetizers and drinks in another, and the reception on the rose patio. The house is open to all and offers cozy corners for lounging and enjoyment of the guests.

The upstairs is available to the bridal party only and offers dressing rooms-one for the bride and one for the groom. This works great for getting ready for the big moment. Please call directly for current pricing. Prices are usually higher for Saturday weddings than Sundays or Fridays. Prices include a number of hours opf use for the house, patios, library, and large kitchen for use by the caterer. In addition, couples are allowed 1 hour rehearsal time and 2 hours of use of the upstairs suites for dressing and photography prior to the ceremony.

The Darlington House is a wonderful way to take advantage of the San Diego sunshine by having your ceremony and reception outside in beautiful patio gardens with old-time charm.

Times Available: All events must end by 10 pm with all music, bar and food service stopping ½ hour before end of contract time.
Maximum # of guests: 200
Catering: Need your own caterer who must be licensed and approved by the Social Service League.
Entertainment restrictions: The volume of music must not exceed 60 decibels but there are plenty of electrical outlets on the patios.
Liquor allowed? Yes by a licensed caterer. A “no-host” (cash bar) is NEVER permitted.
How soon should I call to reserve it? Need to book a date usually 9 months in advance.

http://www.sandiegoweddings.com

The Grooms Boutonniere.. November 30, 2008

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The Groom is just as unique as the bride, so when designing your bouquet, think of how unique your groom is and try to incorperate his personality just as much as yours into your final design..


GROOM’S BOUTONNIERE

 

The groom wears his boutonniere on the left lapel, nearest to his heart.

Options: Boutonnieres are generally a single blossom such as a rosebud, stephanotis, freesia or a miniature carnation. If a rosebud is used for the wedding party, have the groom wear two rosebuds, or add a sprig of baby’s breath to differentiate him from the groomsmen.

Things To Consider: Consider using a small cluster of flowers instead of a single bloom for the groom’s boutonniere.

Beware: Be careful when using Alstroemeria as a boutonniere, as its sap can be harmful if it enters the human bloodstream.

USHERS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS’ BOUTONNIERE

The groom gives each man in his wedding party a boutonniere to wear on his left lapel. The officiant, if male, may also be given a boutonniere to reflect his important role in the ceremony. The ring bearer may or may not wear a boutonniere, depending on his outfit. A boutonniere is more appropriate on a tuxedo than on knickers and knee socks.

Options: Generally, a single blossom such as a rosebud, freesia, or miniature carnation is used as a boutonniere.

Things To Consider: The groom should also consider ordering boutonnieres for other close family members such as fathers, grandfathers, and brothers. This will add a little to your floral expenses, but will make these male family members feel more included in your wedding and will let guests know that they are related to the bride and groom.

Beware: Be careful when using Alstroemeria as boutonnieres, as its sap can be harmful if it enters the human bloodstream.

 

Amazing Deal! $175 Family Pictures!West House Studios November 15, 2008

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Drew is doing an amazing project December 6th! See the below message from him and his team and check out his blog at www.westhousestudios.com for samples of his beautiful work!
December 6th in Old Town Temecula for only $175, fully edited images of you and your loved ones! Call the listed numbers below with any questions.. Get $50 off, when you refer another family!

 Hello Friends,
  This another email in regards to the Family Session Day we are having on Dec 6.  If you would like your pictures taken for the holidays but can’t make it on the 6th, just drop us a line and we will plan a session that works for you.  We hope see you all there!

Drew Renner
provideofx@hotmail.com
(909) 800.3433
www.PROVIDEOFX.com

illuminate with candlight… November 11, 2008

by: http://www.eventamenities.com
Looking for a way to spruce up your event or make it more intimate? For an enexpensive fee, produce a look that is priceless.

Check out www.illuminations.com
A premium resource for high-quality candles and distinctive home decorating solutions.

Whether you need to decorate your home, create a special atmosphere for entertaining or purchase special gifts for family and friends, Illuminations is the resource for you.

Illuminations is much more than a premium candle store. While we take pride in selling the highest quality candles available anywhere, in a wide array of distinctive styles and scents, we have also created an oasis for you—a calming place for discovery and creativity where you can find complete home-decorating solutions.

Our products include candles and accessories, tabletop decorations, mirrors, accent furniture, crystal and much more. All of our products have been designed and manufactured exclusively for Illuminations to meet the highest quality and design standards.

We invite you to discover the unique world of Illuminations. If you have visited us in the past—through our catalogs, stores or this Web site—please visit us again. There’s more to discover than ever before.

Our Vision
Inspiring you to live every day by candlelight.

Our Mission
Creating a sustainable culture and brand, recognized the world over, illuminating people’s lives and homes.

If you would like to join Illuminations and help us achieve our mission, please let us hear from you. Visit the employment section of this Web site.

Our Promise
The Best Candles and Home Decorating Accessories You’ll Ever Find; The Best Guarantee in the Business. We promise our customers unmatched product quality and satisfaction, and we stand behind that promise. If you are not satisfied with any Illuminations product for any reason, at any time, you can return it for a complete refund of the purchase price. Period.

Our Candles
Illuminations candles are made from the finest ingredients available, with unmatched craftsmanship. We use refined waxes that are classified as food-grade materials. Vegetable-derived ingredients are also used in our candles, but we do not use animal byproducts. Our wicks are made mostly of cotton and paper and do not contain lead.

Our candles are the most well-balanced, long-lasting candles you will ever discover and will burn impeccably when properly lit and maintained. If you’d like to know more about how to use our candles, we invite you to read the art of burning candles.

Our Home Decorating Accessories
We select home decorating products for Illuminations with the same care and commitment to quality that we bring to our candles. Whether you choose our picture frames, mirrors, table linens, crystal or other products, you will be bringing into your home a unique treasure, exclusively designed and manufactured for Illuminations. We work closely with our manufacturers to ensure that our products meet the highest standards for quality and durability as well as creative design.