This wonderful little book will help you plan vows and toasts that truly speak from your hearts. As you work with it, this book will also deepen your understanding of why you and your partner have chosen to take this path together. Robert Kiefer and his wife Carol Ponder have created a workbook designed to lead brides and grooms through the process of writing their vows, because as this dynamic duo says, “Without your vows, all you have is a great party”. Check out more information, testimonials and view sample pages from the book at http://www.vowsandtoasts.com ... 

Often times, people do not consider the importance of lighting and entertainment for a perfect reception. In order to make a well rounded party come to life, you must carefully choose the entertainment along with coordinating lighting to accommodate whichever performance you have chosen. The ambiance that you create at your event plays just as large a part as the rest of the components. Many different moods and themes can be created with the type and color of lighting you use to compliment it. Once you have chosen your preferred form of entertainment and its corresponding... 

What better way to complete your ultimate wedding look than with incredible hair and the perfect headdress to compliment! The right style will add that flawless touch for the distinctive look on your special day. Weather your gown is traditional or adventurous, classic or ethnic, your final hair inspiration can delicately or boldly fulfill your memorable vision!  Read More →

We are so excited to introduce our lovely couple Zeina and Mauth who will be celebrating their big engagement party at the US Grant the end of the month and will have their extravagant wedding next spring in Jordan…We are happy to share some of their pictures from Kristina Chartier Photography  Read More →

Throughout the many extravagant and harmonious ethnic celebrations that I have had the privilege to collaborate in,  I cannot get over the beautiful gowns I have seen my colorful brides wear.  It is really interesting for me to experience first had what “traditional” bridal-wear is from culture to culture. Here are a few samples of the amazing gowns brides from Lebanon are wearing down the isle or will change into as they make their debut as “Mrs. So and So” and become ready to dance the night away with her groom! I have to thank the Ethnic... 

In many different cultures outside of the US, bridal wear is completely different. The bridal couture houses and designers alike, create elaborate and unique gowns that combine a very innovative fashion design with a very creative artistic application.  I was so blown away by the latest collections, that I felt very enthusiastic to share some of these masterpieces with you!! Leading designers like Ziad Nakad, Zeina Mrad Haute Couture, Gina K, and Adlene Azar are some of the geniuses behind these fashion forward sensations.  They create the gowns of luxurious fabrics and hand... 

With summer just around the corner, we can’t help thinking of all the great tropical drinks that come with the warm weather! For a jamaican influence, try a Coco Loco, a rum-based drink served in a giant coconut. Here’s a recipe for one of our favorite specialty cocktails for a beach wedding. Fun, fruity and refreshing. COCO LOCO 1 oz. Dark Rum 1 oz. Light Rum 1/2 oz. Creme de Banane 1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice 1/2 oz. Coconut Cream 1/2 oz. Sugar Syrup  Read More →

Wedding Elegance would like to introduce you to Le Gallery Boutique’s handmade table place card holders and wedding favors.  They can be made for weddings, anniversaries and special events.  Below are sample images of the types of table place card holders, wedding favors, and table decor that LGB has to offer.  Any quantity of place card holders and table number holders can be ordered and you can expect a fast and efficient turn around.  Custom orders are also available.  Read More →

Wedding Elegance is proud to be a part of the US Grant Luxury showcase this year. The event showcases a collection of fashion designers, retailers, wedding coordinators, entertainers and photographers, as well as florists and wedding cake designers. Come meet with us and let us help you simplify your wedding planning!  Read More →

What a busy year we have had at Wedding Elegance! Besides being occupied planning with our fabulous SoCal brides, we decided to enter in another Tabletop Design Contest! At the Hyatt Regency La Jolla, brides and their girlfriends came to the Wedding Party Bridal Show, where they could taste food and cakes, meet with potential photographers as well as learn about many different vendors in the wedding industry right here in San Diego! Wedding Elegance designed two tables for this event. The first was in the Bridal Bar, which is our brilliant pink and yellow themed table shown...