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

MISHA & CECIL

US GRANT HOTEL

PART 2 – THE CELEBRATION / RECEPTION

Using a rich color pallet of Black, Gold and a deep rich Reds, we created a sophisticated, chic and modern twist on the Gatsby Theme. We incorporated other glitzy Gatsby elements such as gold accents (charger plates, mercury votives, and gold vases), pearls and crystal details in the floral decor elements and rich elegant sequin linens for all the tables.  And of course, what would a Gatsby inspired wedding be without large ostrich feathers and a staple champagne tower.

We used black sequin linens for the guest tables and sweetheart table by APR Fine Linens and used a combination of round tables and two long rectangular tables framing either side of the dancefloor. read more

MISHA & CECIL

US GRANT HOTEL

PART 1 – PRE-CEREMONY & CEREMONY

Super gracious, very fashionable & stylish,  and truly beautiful (inside and out) are just a few words I could use to describe this power couple (Misha & Cecil).  I was so excited to get the wonderful opportunity to work with them to create their chic Great Gatsby inspired dream wedding.   They found me through seeing some of my work at the Prado Balboa Park where I designed and planned a Gatsby inspired themed wedding for another couple in 2014 (Jennifer & Chad) and they had pretty much decided I was “There girl” (wedding planner) before meeting me in person.  I was so honored of course!  They too really loved the Gatsby inspired theme, so we created their chic Gatsby themed wedding with their unique spin on the design. You can see more of the Gatsby design elements in the reception details in Part 2 “The Celebration/Reception” blog post. read more

JENN & CHAD’S  

STUNNING GREAT GATSBY INSPIRED WEDDING AT THE PRADO BALBOA PARK

BY: AQUA VIVUS

This was such a beautiful wedding… Jenn and Chad’s glamorous Great Gatsby inspired wedding so such a fun wedding to be a part of and design with Splendid Sentiments Floral Design.  Every detail was on par with the Gatsby theme from the flowers, her wedding dress, stationery, linens, mini champagne escort-cards, dessert display to even her special music selection. 

 VENDOR LOVE:

SAN DIEGO WEDDING PLANNER: KELI CHRISTENSON, OF MONARCH WEDDINGS

VIDEOGRAPHY: AQUA VIVUS

VENUE: THE PRADO BALBOA PARK read more

JENNIFER & CHAD

PRADO AT BALBOA PARK

PART 2 – THE CELEBRATION

In this Social Butterfly, a Monarch Weddings’ blog, Part 2 “The Celebration” you will see stunning details of this blush, ivory, black and gold Great Gatsby inspired wedding  at the Prado at Balboa Park.  There was glitz, glamor, opulence and beauty.  There are many Gatsby  themed details from the mini champagne bottle favors with art deco designed place-cards, to the elaborate candy station (La Dolce Desserts) and stunning opulent floral centerpieces with feathers crystals and pearls (Splendid Sentiments Floral Design), to the beautiful laser cut menus by Whimsique and gorgeous rose gold, black and antique gold sequin linens and white and crystal lounge pieces from Concepts Event Design. And what would a Gatsby themed wedding be without a beautiful champagne tower? read more

JENNIFER & CHAD

PRADO AT BALBOA PARK
PART 1 – PRE-CEREMONY & CEREMONY

It’s so much fun to design around a beautiful theme and this one is one of my favorites.  This stunning was wedding a the Prado at Balboa Park was inspired by Great Gatsby and the art deco designs of the 1920’s era.  There was glitz, glamor, opulence and beauty.  From the beautiful Gatsby inspired invitation with it’s black laser cut design with gold and ivory color pallet (by Whimsique) to the beautiful and intricate detail of the beading of the subtle blush tones wedding dress, to the opulent florals centerpieces with crystals, pearls and feathers (Splendid Sentiments Floral Design), to the Mini Champagne Favors/place-cards with themed art decor designed place-cards to the beautiful champagne tower and sequin glamorous linens (Concepts Event Design) and even the Great Gatsby themed music – you felt and saw the theme throughout. read more

KATHRYN & NICK

THE HOTEL DEL CORONADO

PART 2 – THE CELEBRATION

Designing and planning this glamorous gold, lovely lace and lavender wedding at the Hotel Del Coronado was so much fun!  The bride (Kathryn) and Groom (Nick) lived on the East Coast, so we planned their destination wedding all over the phone. In fact, I met her for the first time at the Rehearsal.  She intrusted me with all the planning and design, which was so fun for me.  In fact, at the beginning of the design process, the I asked her “what are some of your favorite wedding design elements and colors”, to which she replied, ” I love lace and bling and my colors are ivory, violet/lavender, and gold”.  Then of course, she shared her pinterest board with me and I saw that she loved opulent floral centerpieces and got a good sense of her style, so from there it was a fun design process and collaboration with Bethany and Splendid Sentiments for floral decor.  We decided to keep the Ceremony and Reception mostly soft ivory, gold and lace (shown in Part #1)  and the Cocktail hour we played up the lavender color.  I feel in love with Concept Event Designs new lace linen with a gold soft bridal satin. read more

KATHRYN & NICK

THE HOTEL DEL CORONADO

PART 1 – DETAILS & CEREMONY

I had a blast designing and planning this glamorous gold, lovely lace and lavender wedding at the Hotel Del Coronado.  The bride (Kathryn) and Groom (Nick) lived on the East Coast, so we planned their destination wedding all over the phone. In fact, I met her for the first time at the Rehearsal.  This worked so well because she truly trusted me ad the wedding panning and design process.

As for the decor/design of this beautiful wedding, the bride allowed me to truly showcase my expertise and design skills by giving me pretty much design control.  I presented ideas I thought would be amazing and it seemed to click perfectly with your design aesthetic – we also through in some surprises she didn’t know about.   The results are magical!  At the beginning of the design process, the I asked her “what are some of your favorite wedding design elements and colors”, to which she replied, ” I LOVE lace and bling and my colors are ivory, violet/lavender, and gold”.  Then of course, she shared her pinterest board with me and I saw that she loved opulent floral centerpieces and got a good sense of her style, so from there it was a fun design process and collaboration with Bethany and Splendid Sentiments for floral decor.  We decided to keep the Ceremony and Reception mostly soft ivory, gold and lace and the Cocktail hour we played up the lavender color.  I feel in love with Concept Event Designs new lace linen with a gold soft bridal satin. read more

 AMANDA & TRAVIS

HILTON TORREY PINES

HIGHLIGHT WEDDING VIDEO read more

ALEXANDRA & JOHN

HOTEL DEL CORONADO, CORONADO, CA

PART 2 – THE CELEBRATION!!!!

In this post you will see more beautiful images by True Photography from Part 2  (The Celebration) of Allie & John’s whimsical nautical themed wedding at the Hotel Del Coronado.  You will find even more nautical whimsy and details from the darling passport style place-cards designed by Brightly Designed to the Nautical theme cake by Flour Power, to the sweet little touches of a Love knot ropes tied around the tall centerpieces (Splendid Sentiments Floral Design) to the nautical knots used as a holder for the table names, which were cleverly names after famous explorers & navigators of the Sea (by Brightly Designed).  It truly so much fun designing this nautical themed wedding.     VENDOR LOVE:

WEDDING PLANNER: KELI CHRISTENSON, MONARCH WEDDINGS

PHOTOGRAPHY: TRUE PHOTOGRAPHY WEDDINGS

FLORIST:  SPLENDID SENTIMENTS FLORAL DESIGN

PAPER ELEMENTS: BRIGHTLY DESIGNED 

WEDDING CAKE: FLOUR POWER

LINEN, NAPKINS CHARGER PLATES, CHIAVARI CHAIRS : APR FINE LINENS

FAVORS: LA REINE DES MACRONS 

SPECIALTY LINENS (NAUTICAL THEMED): LA TAVOLA 

ENTERTAINMENT & PHOTOBOOTH & LIGHTING: MOBILE MUSIC PLUS

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