MANDY & JAMIE ~ LOVE AT FIRST BLUSH PART 2

{RECEPTION DETAILS & THE CELEBRATION}

I’m excited to share Part 2 of Mandy & Jamie’s stunning blush French vintage wedding at beautiful Parisian designed Westgate Hotel in downtown San Diego.  We will showcase the delicate and beautiful details and of course, the wonderful wedding celebration.

WANT MORE OF THIS STUNNING FRENCH VINTAGE WEDDING… CHECK OUT MANDY & JAMIE’S  WEDDING VIDEO CREATED BY SIDE BY SIDE CINEMA

THIS WEDDING WAS FEATURED IN CEREMONY MAGAZINE:

VENDOR LOVE:

WEDDING PLANNER: KELI CHRISTENSON, OWNER OF MONARCH WEDDINGS read more

This is one of my favorite photos from this stunning french vintage wedding at the Westgate Hotel.

MANDY & JAMIE ~ LOVE AT FIRST BLUSH PART 1

{PRE-CEREMONY & CEREMONY}

I was beyond thrilled when Mandy reached out to me and asked me (Monarch Weddings) to be her wedding coordinator.  She is not only absolutely stunning, she has the sweetest personality and such a warm kind spirit.  Jamie (Groom) is equally as handsome as she is pretty and too was a total sweetheart.  If you spend any amount of time with these two sweet lovebirds, you get the sense that they are kindred spirits from another time or place, soul mates that compliment one another on every level.

When we met and started talking about her design aesthetics, she shared with me that she was inspired by the movie a “Midnight in Paris” and the scenes from the 1920’s in Paris, so it seemed a natural fit for her to select the beautiful Parisian designed Westgate Hotel in downtown San Diego.  The stunning Versailles Ballroom with it’s gold gilded walls and opulent crystal chandeliers set the stage and was the perfect backdrop for her design theme. Rich luxurious textiles and patterns in soft romantic warm colors complimented her choice of blush, ivory and gold color pallet.   She selected the extremely talented San Diego floral designer Karen Tran to create the beautiful floral masterpieces.  The Versailles ballroom was the site for the glamorous ceremony and reception.  It was a unique setup in-which we had the  couple getting married on a white circular custom dancefloor by Platinum Pro that displayed a custom filigree monogram logo design by J Grace Luxury Event Stationery. The guests were seated around the danceflloor all facing the center of the dancefloor where the couple were standing –  there was an awesome views from every seat in the ballroom.  After the ceremony, the guests were invited to join the cocktail reception in the Westgate Foyer while we worked diligently to flip the room for the reception. read more

Keli Christenson, Founder of Monarch Weddings was so excited to be added to the Lodge at Torrey Pines preferred Partners list.

Here are a few images from Kelley & Chris’ “Love at the Lodge” wedding at the Lodge at Torrey Pines.

For more images and complete blog covering this rustic wedding click: LOVE AT THE LODGE 

 FOR MORE IMAGES FROM THIS WEDDING – SEE COMPLETE BLOG POST: LOVE AT THE LODGE

VENDOR LOVE

VENUE: THE LODGE AT TORREY PINES

WEDDING COORDINATOR: KELI CHRISTENSON, VIA CROWN WEDDINGS

FLORALS: SPLENDID SENTIMENTS FLORAL DESIGN

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA AULL PHOTOGRAPHY

PAPERGOODS: J GRACE, LUXURIOUS EVENT STATIONERY

SAN DIEGO WEDDING PLANNER –  MONARCH WEDDINGS, LLC
KELI CHRISTENSON – FOUNDER / CERTIFIED WEDDING & EVENT PLANNER
www.monarchweddings.com
PH. (858) 480.9332  /  E. info@monarchweddings.com read more

San Diego Wedding Planner, Monarch Weddings is Published in Ceremony Magazine San Diego.

THANK YOU TO THE WONDERFUL TEAM OF VENDORS ON THAT MADE THIS POSSIBLE!

For more images from Mandy & Jamie’s wedding: 

LOVE AT FIRST BLUSH

For complete coverage of this stunning French Vintage wedding at the Westgate Hotel  by San Diego Wedding Planner, Monarch Weddings, click these links below: 

Blush French Vintage Wedding at Westgate Hotel ~ Part 1 (Pre-Ceremony & Ceremony)

Blush French Vintage Wedding at Westgate Hotel ~ Part 2 (Details & Celebration)

VENDOR LOVE:

WEDDING PLANNER: KELI CHRISTENSON, OWNER OF MONARCH WEDDINGS

PHOTOGRAPHY: TRUE PHOTOGRAPHY

VENUE: WESTGATE HOTEL

FLORIST: KAREN TRAN FLORALS

PAPER ELEMENTS: J GRACE LUXURY EVENT STATIONERY read more

Splendid Sentiments Floral design created these beautiful vibrant bridal bouquets.
Sharone (hair) did an outstanding job on her hair… it stayed like this all night!

KELLEY & CHRIS

LODGE AT TORREY PINES

The Lodge at Torrey Pines is one of my favorite venues in San Diego and I always feel so blessed when I get to manage a wedding at this venue.  Joshua Aull Photography really captured the beautiful sunny fall day and pretty orange and purple rustic wedding of Kelley and Chris at the  Lodge at Torrey Pines

FOR MORE IMAGES FROM KELLEY & CHRIS’  “LOVE AT THE LODGE” WEDDING, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK HERE:

LOVE AT THE LODGE read more

VENDOR LOVE

WEDDING COORDINATOR: KELI CHRISTENSON, VIA CROWN WEDDINGS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: STEWART BERTRAND PHOTOGRAPHY

PAPERGOODS: WHIMSIQUE – MELISSA WARD

FLORALS: FLOWER A LA CARTE – KAREN

SAN DIEGO WEDDING PLANNER –  MONARCH WEDDINGS, LLC
KELI CHRISTENSON – FOUNDER / CERTIFIED WEDDING & EVENT PLANNER
www.monarchweddings.com
PH. (858) 480.9332  /  E. info@monarchweddings.com

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