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Rich fall wedding at the Rancho Valencia Resort

Karen — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:32:05 +0000

Fall is upon us. The rich autumn colors are stunning! Check out The wedding Aileen Tran just designed at the Rancho Valencia Resort. You can see it on her BLOG
It will make you want to snuggle up with a warm fussy blanket. I love all the rich texture and colors. She blended the organic elements but in keeping with our signature Lush style. Great work Aileen! Pam Scott did a splendid job photographing this as well….Thank you Pam!

Photo shoot at Rancho Valencia Resort

Karen — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:45:54 +0000

The latest issue of Exquisite Weddings Magazine is hot off the press and includes this tabletop that we did at the Rancho Valencia Resort. We love LOVE this magazine! It’s packed with tons of fabulous pictures and great weddings. This Spanish Mediterranean resort had a fantastic waterfall that we wanted to showcase. A rustic urn was filled with white hydrangea and ivory vendela. Once the sun began to set, the votive candles really started to work their magic. What I love about mercury glass is that it’s so versatile and able to pick up any color. Here, it picks up the romantic glow of the candles and a touch of the brick tiles. In with the old and in with the new, was what we were going for in this photo shoot. Edgy Kool Chairs and geometric crystal candle holders were juxtaposed with vintage lace and a soft palate. Blush and beige Sahara roses were the base for an abundance of phalaenopsis orchids. Tapered candles contributed glimmering candlelight. I’m absolutely smitten with this sensual tan crushed velvet linen, courtesy of Wildflower Linens.

Exquisite Magazine spring 2010

Karen — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:10:38 +0000

Exquisite Magazine 2010 Spring is officially on the stand today. Completely loaded with tons of amazing wedding fashion. It’s gorgeous! We are so honored to be involved with their tabletop shoot again this year. We collaborated with Emily Smiley to produce an old world new age tablescape where vintage meets modern. Our tabletop setting was at the perfect Rancho Valencia Resort in their entrance courtyard. Special thanks to Wildflower linens for their gorgeous velvet table linens, Kool chairs, and Wendy Ware for the stationary. The incredibly talented Terri Rippee with Rippee Photos did it again with these amazing images. And last but not least, Allyssa at Exquisite Weddings magazine for the gracious invitation. Thank you!

Rancho Valencia Resort Valentine wedding

Karen — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:00:40 +0000

It’s so sweet to see small intimate weddings. Janet and Brad had a San Diego destination wedding at the beautiful Rancho Valencia Resort on Valentine’s weekend. I can honestly say that Jan was the sweetest bride. She was ecstatic about her bridal bouquet that Aileen designed for her, which consisted of hand wired gardenias, cymbidium orchids, dendrobium orchids and imported roses and don’t forget the Bling bling brooch. Brad wore a classic gardenia boutonniere (my favorite) and their daughter Shelby carried a smaller version of Janet’s bridal bouquet. What a beautiful family! Congratulations Janet and Brad! Thank you for sharing the photos with us! Photos taken by Paul with True Phtotography.

Ceremony Magazine Photo shoot: Tickled pink

Karen — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:57:20 +0000

This was our photo shoot that we did for the Ceremony Magazine party at Rancho Valencia Resort. Our inspiration: fun and flirty !
Let’s start from the top. Silver manzanita branches were adorned with pink and white roses, hydrangea, china mums, dahlias, and phaleanopsis orchids. These playful branches rested atop cascading pillars of glittering beaded strands. Acrylic vases filled with pink sea glass and an abundance of white and pink flowers were the base for these marvelous centerpieces. We used a silver satin linen from Wildflower Linen. And to top it off, we added strands of sparkling crystals. Kool chairs completed the tablescape well. At night, the display really came to life with the pin spot lighting and floating candles, which illuminated the whole table. Thank you 2 Rings and a Dress for the spectacular photos.

Tent style Weddings

Karen — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:53:36 +0000

There’s something so special and utterly Romantic about white tent Weddings. Perhaps its the dramatic visual effect of the white fabric liners, with its peak ceiling that adds so much to the wedding reception. Flushing the tent with special gel lighting adds drama and sets the mood for a romantic affair. Adding a plethora of candles a must and of course stunning floral decor. Weddings below were from Santa luz Country club in northern San Diego and Rancho Valencia Resort in Ranch Santa Fe.

Photo credit: 1st 2nd row: Trailbrook photography 3rd 4th row: Jennifer Dery