TRISH & BRAD’S 

HEARTFELT WEDDING VIDEO AT THE PRADO BALBOA PARK

BY: AQUA VIVUS

These two love birds seriously stole my heart.  This wedding video by Aqua Vivus brought me to tears.  I adore this sweet loving couple.  I was truly honored to be a part of the beautiful special day. 

 VENDOR LOVE:

SAN DIEGO WEDDING PLANNER: KELI CHRISTENSON, OF MONARCH WEDDINGS

VIDEOGRAPHY: AQUA VIVUS

VENUE: THE PRADO BALBOA PARK

FLORIST:  JENNIFER COLE FLORALS

PHOTOGRAPHY: PETULA PEA PHOTOGRAPHY

TABLE RENTALS: ABBEY PARTY RENTALS 

LINENS:  LA TAVOLA FINE LINEN read more

MATT & KELLY

RANCH HO– USE AT DEL SUR

PART 2 {THE CELEBRATION!}

The rolling hills in the background and the sun slowly setting provided the perfect backdrop for the heartfelt first dance and father/daughter dance.   While the delicious, organic food prepared  by caterer A Perfect Everytime Catering was a huge hit for everyone – it was not only visually appealing, it was extremely fresh and flavorful! YUM!!

Here’s some of the reception celebration photos from Kelly & Matt’s Romance on the Ranch, rustic shabby chic wedding at the Del Sur Ranch House in San Diego, CA. read more

MATT & KELLY
RANCH HO– USE AT DEL SUE
PART 1 {CEREMONY}

Kelly and Matt were such a  joy to work with. It was fun planning their rustic shabby chic wedding at the Del Sur Ranch House in Santa Luz.  This  San Diego wedding was beautiful, intimate, and a perfect reflection of their easy going, natural, clean, but chic styles.   Their family was so helpful to the couple  and set up the white fabric draping, lighting and other items.  Everyone, of course including Monarch Weddings team, pulled together to make sure Kelly and Matt had their dream wedding .  There was so much joy and love in the air… it was palatable. read more

KORY & SARAH – THE DETAILS & CELEBRATION

COCKTAIL HOUR

MASON JARS FOR PLACE-CARDS

The place-cards were mason jars with a place-card tied to them, polished off with white and grey stripped straws  –
It’s not only cute, it’s also functional and acts as a favor for guests to take home.

MEMORY LADDER 

Ladders painted white with mason jars & flowers showcased pictures of the couples’ journey together.

IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED – MEMORIAL TABLE

In honor of the loved ones that couldn’t be there, there was a Memorial table decorated with a Manzanita Tree with flowers & candles delicately placed on the branches and a beautiful peony in special honor of Sarah’s mom. There was a sweet note and photos of those who have pasted in beautiful frames.  They were there in spirit!
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Kory Christenson & Sarah Albert’s
MaGee Park in Carlsbad, CA.

I can’t think of a better wedding to kick off Social Butterfly, A Monarch Weddings Blog then the 1st wedding managed under the Monarch Weddings business name, which happens to hold an extra special place in my heart because it is also my little brother’s wedding.

MaGee park was the perfect backdrop to their San Diego beachy wedding, as it was their neighborhood park and a place they would visit daily when they would take their dog Tiki for a walk.  They spent many of afternoons and picnicking under the beautiful trees and would wonder around the parks neat barn like buildings and rose gardens. read more