MACKENZIE & COLIN

RANCHO SANTA FE, CA

We love this highlight video of Mackenzie & Colin’s romantic garden chic wedding.  The ceremony took place at Mackenzie’s parents home and the receptions were held at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, Ca. 

Cloudless Weddings did an outstanding job of capturing the joy, the emotion and beauty of the day.

http://vimeo.com/80837854

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WEDDING PLANNER: MONARCH WEDDINGS

VIDEOGRAPHY:  CLOUDLESS WEDDINGS

PHOTOGRAPHY: LK GRIFFIN

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SARAH & BRADY 

LA VALENCIA HOTEL –  LA JOLLA, CA

PART 2 – THE CELEBRATION!

This beautiful blush, black and white very classic glam wedding at La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla was full of love, laughter and pure joy for this young couple and their family!   Sarah (Bride) knew she wanted a romantic classic feel to her wedding with soft touches of glam, so we mixed elements of lace (Jennifer Cole Florals wrapped her bridal bouquet with left over fabric from her dress (makes for a perfect match), then we had lace covered columns at the ceremony and lace chair back covers at their sweetheart table, subtle touches of crystal bling on the centerpieces, all the soft romantic florals (roses) and the soft pink/blush with black and white pallet, which complimented the venue space and especially the black and white checkered floor & crystal chandeliers in the Verandah Terrace at the La Valencia hotel. read more

SARAH & BRADY 

LA VALENCIA HOTEL –  LA JOLLA, CA

PART 1 – PRE-CEREMONY &  CEREMONY

This beautiful blush, black and white very classic glam wedding at La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla was full of love, laughter and pure joy for this young couple and their family!   Sarah (Bride) knew she wanted a romantic classic feel to her wedding with soft touches of glam, so we mixed elements of lace (Jennifer Cole Florals wrapped her bridal bouquet with left over fabric from her dress (makes for a perfect match), then we had lace covered columns at the ceremony and lace chair back covers at their sweetheart table, subtle touches of crystal bling on the centerpieces, all the soft romantic florals (roses) and the soft pink/blush with black and white pallet, which complimented the venue space and especially the black and white checkered floor & crystal chandeliers in the Verandah Terrace at the La Valencia hotel. read more

 EXCITING NEWS FOR MONARCH WEDDINGS!!!! 

As a San Diego native, Balboa Park has been a long time favorite places to visit in San Diego.  When I was young, my mom would take us kids down to Balboa Park to walk around and see all the beautiful sites of the Park and Museums. I feel in love with the beautiful architecture, the sites and sounds, and the experience of learning more about San Diego’s history.  As I began my journey as an event planner, The Prado at Balboa Park was a popular event spot and I was blessed to have opportunities to manage  weddings at the venue.  The Prado at Balboa Park quickly became one of my favorite venues to manage events at in San Diego. read more

NICK & JACKIE

THE PRADO AT BALBOA PARK – SAN DIEGO, CA

PART 2 –  THE CELEBRATION

It was such an honor to have the wonderful opportunity to work with this adorable fun loving couple (Nick and Jackie).  As you will see from the images captured by True Photography, this was such a vibrant, pretty and really FUN wedding.

After the ceremony at the Wishing Well, guests enjoyed cocktails & delicious appetizers while listening to the sounds of a Mariachi band playing in the Courtyard.  Then moving inside the Prado Ballroom, It’s easy to see from the images captured… the energy of this wedding was… fun… fun…fun!!! read more

NICK AND JACKIE

THE PRADO AT BALBOA PARK – SAN DIEGO, CA 

PART 1 – PRE-CEREMONY & CEREMONY

It was such an honor to have the wonderful opportunity to work with this adorable fun loving couple (Nick and Jackie).  As you will see from the images captured by True Photography, this was such a vibrant, pretty and really FUN wedding.

Both bridal parties got ready at the Marriott Downtown San Diego then a stretched limo over to the Prado at Balboa Park for the pre-ceremony photos, First Look,  ceremony and reception.  At the end of the evening, many guests and the entire bridal party ended up back at the Marriott for the fun “after-party”. read more

TIME-LAPSE VIDEO OF INTIMATE LODGE AT TORREY PINES WEDDING.

Check out this cool time-lapse video courtesy of Darin Fong Photography of our setup of this intimate rustic, blush wedding at the Lodge at Torrey Pines for Nina and Dan this past August 9, 2013.

It’s always so fun to see these time-lapse videos on how it all comes together on the big day!

VENDOR LOVE:

WEDDING PLANNER: KELI CHRISTENSON, OF MONARCH WEDDINGS

PHOTOGRAPHY: DARIN FONG PHOTOGRAPHY

VIDEOGRAPHY: DARIN FONG PHOTOGRAPHY

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Below are a few sneak peak photos from a recent wedding Monarch Weddings planned at La Valencia. 

More photos from this stunning blush, black and white wedding coming soon! 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