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Wedding at the Lodge Torrey Pines Video

Karen — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:19:49 +0000

Side by Side Cinema did it again! Awesome video of our last wedding at The Lodge Torrey PInes. One of our favorite ceremony set up. Great fun playing with the rose petals..
Enjoy!

Natasha + James – Every Moment – San Diego Wedding Cinema from SidebySide Cinema on Vimeo.

Vintage Gold wedding at La Valencia Hotel La Jolla ~ Ceremony Magazine 2012

Karen — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:02 +0000

I love everything about this wedding. The bride, the colors and texture, the beautiful Ocean front location……. The wedding of Erica and Craig was published in the latest Ceremony Magazine San Diego. The theme and tone of this wedding includes the rich Golds, vintage lace and delicious texture of garden flowers. The ceremony was set in the garden over looking the ocean where we provided two large and lush floral pieces. The flowers includes peonies, french tulips and garden roses. The beautiful reception took place in the Verandah room with spectacular views of the ocean. Rich floral display of buttercream colored flowers set in wrought iron stands graced each table. The lovely menus from JGrace was beyond perfection. I love the harmony of the light feminine colors combined with a rustic element. The sweetheart table was set in the midst of the room fully embellished with our very own rich gold over lay. The elegant vintage style of the this wedding paired very well with La Valencia Hotel. We incorporated our crystal chandeliers to add to this ‘Vintage inspired’ yet elegant wedding. Special thanks for CBS weddings for the coordination and Darin Fong for the beautiful images.

A Grandeur wedding at the Grand Del Mar ~ featured in Ceremony Magazine 2012

Karen — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:00:37 +0000

I am still gazing at the magnificent wedding of Linda and Steven at the Grand Del Mar in the latest Ceremony Magazine 2012. Their extravagant, lavish and luxurious wedding looked amazing in print. Linda and Steven was a joy to work with. Their excitement for their own wedding was contagious. Their expectations were high but so was their gratitude. In the beginning stage of planning, we all knew that this wedding will be filled with tons of fine and gorgeous details. It was indeed an elaborate affair filled with glitz and glamour. The rich gold and neutral tones worked very well at the Grand Del Mar. I can not tell you how many crystal brooches were used, but there were in abundance! The ceremony took place in the Capella chapel. Tall thick pillar candles lined the center aisle amidst luscious white petals. Two large florals sat atop a custom crystal tufted columns that flanked the altar. Moving to the dinner celebration, beautiful large white floral arrangements at each guest table graced the Elizabeth ballroom. Each vessel was hand painted with gold leaf adorned with hanging crystal prisms. The striking custom seamless dance floor with their gorgeous custom logo (designed by Jgrace) was stunning and definitely set the tone for their wedding. I love how the rich gold palette looked in this ballroom. From the custom menus provided by Jgrace to our signature crystal brooch napkin rings, the attention to details was absolutely key to the overall look of this wedding. The beautiful bride and groom looked amazing dancing to the fabulous Wayne Foster Entertainment. This could very well be out of a movie. Spectacular! Kudos to CBS weddings for the smooth and flawless planning and True Photography for these amazing photos. Congratulations to the beautiful couple Linda and Steven!

A Posh and Glam wedding at La Valencia Hotel La Jolla: Michelle and Jeremy

Karen — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:00:11 +0000

This Vibrant wedding was recently featured in Ceremony Magazine San Diego and it was a lot of fun for us to design. Michelle came to us with specific instructions: to use an abundance of ORANGE flowers…… and that we did. She was also wanted the modern contemporary design for the reception and the lush over the top appearance for the Garden ceremony. The pairing of the orange, silver and cobalt blue was an interesting combination and visually striking. Deep hues of orange roses, tulips and orchids pays compliments to the bride’s beautiful white gown and the bridesmaid’s dark charcoal dresses The glamorous decor of this wedding started in the garden terrace at the beautiful La Valencia Hotel, where we provided a custom chuppah dripping with orchids roses, tulips and calla lilies in rich orange hues mixed with the whites and greens. The design of the chuppah was very natural and organic but it was also dramatic. A thick and lush orange colored petal path strewn in an L shape lined the main aisle greeted the sweet bride to the altar. The festivities continued to the Mediterranean room where we draped the guest tables with posh silver linens. Two different centerpieces were used and alternated throughout the room. The first design consisted of elegant groupings of calla lilies, tulips and white phalaenopsis orchids surrounded with glass vessels holding floating candles, each adorned with crystal rhinestone for an ultra glam look! Orange roses pave in an orange wrapped box was chosen for the second design. The striking cobalt blue glasses added to this tablescape, a perfect pairing to the cobalt blue jeweled menus designed by Jgrace stationery. Crown weddings played a major roll in assisting this lovely couple in the planning of their Glam wedding. Kudos to Jennifer Dery for these fantastic images (Note: images with ‘Jennifer Dery’ name on bottom). Congratulations to Michelle and Jeremy! Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your fantastic, fun and vibrant wedding!

Glamorous tiffany blue and white wedding at the Hotel Del Coronado on Video

Karen — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:11:14 +0000

Our Sweet couple Kim and Brian’s wedding at the Hotel Del Coronado is now available on Video. We posted their stunning glitzy wedding of Tiffany blue and white some time ago. It’s great to revisit their wedding again. It puts a smile on my face. They are a fun and laid back couple who enjoys spending time with each other and their families and it shows. Thank you Side by Side Cinema for capturing this wedding so beautifully.
Enjoy!

Kim + Brian – Two Thumbs Up – San Diego Wedding Cinema from SidebySide Cinema on Vimeo.

Maui Wedding: The Ritz Carlton Kapalua Bay

Karen — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:36:58 +0000

Kapalua Bay Maui is known for it’s picturesque setting. With miles of rolling hills peppered with pine trees and golf courses hugging the coast. It is no wonder it’s a popular place to exchange your vows. It is also the windiest part of the island. Several days leading up to Tanya and Lundy’s wedding, it rained and rained with high wind. But on the morning of their wedding, the sky opened up and the sun shone brightly on the gorgeous lawn at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua bay. We provided our signature wedding canopy with thick lush petal path in Ivories and Whites. The bride was greeted with rows of chiffon fabrics and white florals and hanging crystal prisms. The ceremony setting was surrounding with palm trees and a gorgeous ocean backdrop. This is why you have a wedding in Maui right? Tanya’s Pnai Tornai ruffle dress was insanely gorgeous! She carried a collection of large locally grown Gardenia bouquet. We custom wrapped the stems with the ruffle fabric to perfectly compliment her gown. While the purple plum and magenta bouquets were the colors chosen to complete the beautiful platinum chiffon dresses of her bridesmaids. An abundance of crystals and brooches were used for this wedding as they are perfect reflection of bride’s style. The reception celebration continued to the Plantation ballroom where we used Amethyst and purple lighting and table linens. Our signature white floral pieces graced each table that surrounded the sweetheart table of the bride and groom. They included imported roses, large white hydrangeas, white peonies and orchids. Lovely floral combination! Thank you Tanya and Lundy for allowing us to be a part of your special day! We love designing weddings in Maui and this wedding was pure pleasure! A big thank you to Scott Drexler for the beautiful images!

Kapalua Bay Maui Wedding

Karen — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:44:21 +0000

I truly love the game of golf. I am excited to watch the annual Hyundai Tournament of Champions taking place at the Plantation Kapalua Bay today. The beautiful scenery on TV reminds me of the gorgeous setting at Tanya and Lundy’s wedding. Their wedding took place at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua bay. The ceremony overlooked the pacific ocean and surrounded by lush palm trees. Part of the decor for the ceremony was inspired by the gorgeous Pnai Tornai gown Tanya wore. The scallop layering of her dress was insanely gorgeous. We used this design throughout the aisle of the ceremony using chiffon fabrics. The result was feminine ethereal and ROMANTIC. We will post more photos of this Maui wedding shortly. Please stay tune!

Shawn and Zachary Vintage wedding featured in The Bride and Bloom

Karen — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:49:03 +0000

The beautiful wedding of Shawn and Zachary was featured in The latest Bride and Bloom Magazine. This wedding was so beautiful in so many ways. First this lovely couple are both gorgeous and gracious. Their wedding took place at their parent’s beautiful estate complete with a lake (yes, a lake!) and a gorgeous barn. It truly embraced the theme ‘Vintage Elegance’. The bride Shawn was naturally gorgeous wearing strapless sweetheart neckline dress and a lace veil worn by her mother at her own wedding! The challenge of the sloped back yard for their wedding setting was overcome with a custom built deck to accommodate 200 guests. This deck was set in the midst of lush surroundings of beautiful matured trees. Hanging lights and crystal chandelier further enhanced the dining area where ceremony space previously took place. This vintage inspired reception included graceful long tables lined with chantilly lace and our signature silver candelabras dripping with crystal prisms and chameleon chairs. Robin blue plates, pillows and other accents gave this wedding a dreamy and vintage aesthetic. After dinner, the Guests were ushered to an open tent area with romantic hanging crystal chandeliers, lounge sitting and custom dance floor. Wayne Foster Entertainment kept them dancing all night under the stars. Thank you Shaw and Zack for allowing us to be a part of your spectacular wedding! These beautiful images were taken by Brandon Kidd. Thank you Brandon!

Gorgeous Vintage inspired Wedding in Rancho Santa Fe: Rancho Valencia Resort

Karen — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:40:23 +0000

We had such a wonderful time designing and planning Alex and Jesse’s wedding at the Rancho Valencia Resort. We assist this lovely couple with their San Diego Destination wedding as they planned this spectacular affair from San Francisco. From Venue selection to amazing Vendors such Darin Fong, J Grace (formerly Simply Posh design) Modern 8 Films, CBS Weddings to Wayne Foster Entertainment. Of course weaving together their ‘Vintage Elegance’ theme for their wedding using tons of crystals lace and brooches was our main job. Our bride Alex loves the soft feminine color palette. We blended the whites, ivories and blush hues to produce an elegant color combination. Speial Attention to details is a Must for this wedding. Each personal item was specially crafted with hand crafted fabric rosette, lace and rhinestone trimmings. The beautiful ceremony took place on the Hacienda lawn where we provided our signature wedding canopy. Lace fabric added a unique dimension to the entrance columns and the floral boxes that lined both sides of the aisle. Thousands of rose petals lined the main aisle to welcome the beautiful bride. The Vintage elegance theme continued to the reception where large floral centerpieces graced every guest table with hydrangeas, garden roses, pendulous orchids, cafe au lait peonies and dripping crystal strands. Each candle holder was futher embellished with dangling crystals to add ultra glam to the tabletop. We were excited to introduced our luxurious custom gold overlay to the bridal head table. Talking about glitz! It was the perfect addition to this glamorous tabletop! The customized silk menus were absolutely exquisite! It was finished with a large cream rose at every place setting. The reception celebration surrounded the swimming pool where we floated large floral pieces with parafin candles. The glowing effect was magical throughout the evening. Vintage glamour was infused at every turn including the custom cake stand we made for their four tier cake and crochet lace runner for the table. As you can see the details for this wedding was vast and definitely the labor of love. We are over the moon excited to be a part of it. Congratulations to the beautiful couple Alex and Jesse!

Adorable ring bearer silk boxes for the little bespoke men

Karen — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:29:14 +0000

Prettiness is not only for girls. Several weeks ago we posted some precious floral hand bags for the little flower girls. Well, I think the handsome little men are just as precious. This particular wedding was inspired by everything ‘Romantic’……you name it….Lace, feathers, brooches, garden roses and gardenias. All shouts Romance. The bespoke little men at this wedding carried our custom silk boxes embellished with gorgeous lace trims and accentuated with fresh blooms. It was a perfect addition for this gorgeous vintage inspired ‘Romantic’ wedding. More on Alex and Jesse’s wedding soon!