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Real Wedding: Beach Elegance at L’Auberge

Nahid — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:00:24 +0000

Bay and Casey are a gorgeous couple who wanted an elegant beach wedding at L’Auberge Del Mar. The couple met through mutual friends and family at a Christmas party nine years ago. Their personalities are like mirror images of each other and they love to be active. While on a snowboarding trip in Big Bear, Casey proposed to Bay at a bed and breakfast resort… how romantic!

L’Auberge Del Mar is an elegant setting for any wedding! It’s known as one of the best North San Diego coastal resorts.

Love the floral accents on the cake and the couple’s decision to have a modern, sleek lounge for guests to mingle during cocktail hour.

Bay’s fondest memory of her wedding: Seeing each other for the first time at the ceremony.

Bride’s words of wisdom: Relax and have fun. Involve your partner and do it together. It’s actually fun. Be very organized and get things done early so you’re not stressed. Hire a great planner like Nahid!

Ceremony Site: Seagrove Park in Del Mar, CA

Reception Site: L’Auberge Del Mar

Photographer: Brett Charles Rose Photography

Florist: Haydee’s Creative Flowers

Hair: Jessica Bertheau

Makeup: Mirror Mirror

Linens: Concepts Event Design

Rentals: Lounge Appeal

Lighting: England Lighting Systems

Stationary: Paper Paper Del Mar

Cake: Cake, Inc

Ceremony and Cocktail Entertainment: Caprice Strings

Reception Entertainment: Wayne Foster Band

Videographer: Pristine Videos

Transportation: LA Class Transportation

Top Rated Venue: Maderas Golf Club

Nahid — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:00:08 +0000

You can visit Tuscany, Italy without leaving San Diego–when you stay or plan a wedding at Maderas Golf Club! The Maderas Golf Club is home to one of San Diego’s top rated golf courses, with lakes and waterfalls spread throughout the scenic grounds.

From an intimate gathering to a large 300-person wedding, Maderas Golf Club can accommodate any bride and any vision you have for your wedding. Their Tuscan-inspired decor sets it apart from other golf resorts or country clubs in Southern California. Imagine you and your guests waking up to a beautiful morning overlooking the natural landscape.

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Can you imagine a photoshoot with your groom with this view in the background?! Their gorgeous settings aren’t the only thing Maderas Golf Club is known for. Besides world class service and accommodations, their Del Lago Ballroom is a great place to host your reception or private party.

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Did you know if you decide to visit Maderas Golf Club to get a site preview of the amenities, they offer a complimentary Champagne Tour? Come take a tour, check out the sites, and sip champagne with your wedding planner as you imagine what your wedding could be!

For more information, please contact us on how we can get you exclusive deals and packages with Maderas Golf Club.

Unless otherwise noted, all photos are courtesy of Maderas Golf Club.

Fabulous Sikh Wedding Dresses and Accessories

Nahid — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:00:28 +0000

Sikh weddings are known as “Anand Karaj” which means a ceremony of bliss. The brides wear a traditional outfit known as a sari. If you’ve ever attended an Indian wedding, then you will notice that all the brides and guests wear colorful clothing because it symbolizes happiness and luck. It is essential for the bride to wear vibrant colors like red, orange, and purple and to avoid colors like black or white (the color white represents death in Indian culture). What the bride wears at the ceremony will always differ from what she wears at the reception. Unlike the ceremony, the reception does not have to be entirely exclusively Sikh themed–many couples have opted to Westernize their receptions. Like the receptions, brides have been known to wear more Western-inspired dresses and to use the color white in their reception theme.

Here are some traditional Sikh or Indian bridal attire and accessories to give you an idea of just how colorful and fabulous Sikh weddings are!

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Dresses

We hope you get a chance to attend a Sikh wedding in the future so you can experience how another culture celebrates the union of two individuals.

Indian Weddings: Mandaps

Nahid — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:30:57 +0000

Indian weddings encompass tradition and grandeur by bringing in bright and luxe details to their decor. One of the most recognized features of an Indian wedding is the “mandap.” A mandap is a covered structure with pillars, similar to a canopy or gazebo, used during wedding ceremonies. Traditionally they’re made of wood and adorned with garlands of mango and banana leaves, coconuts, kalashas (pots filled with water) and other natural elements. Now mandaps can be constructed with other modern and high-end materials. Within the mandap are two royal chairs for the bride and groom, side chairs for the parents, and a pedestal for the sacred fire.

Not many people are familiar with the rituals and celebrations involved with Indian weddings, but the fascination is growing. Just recently, an Indian wedding was featured in the CW hit TV show, “90210″!

A screenshot from the 90210 episode!

Although mandaps are used in Hindu weddings, you can get inspiration from the elaborate details and use something similar in your own wedding!

We love the different ways people decorate mandaps. The detail, colors, and elements used help to celebrate the union between the couple.

Photo credits from top to bottom: Wikipedia, personal screenshot image, Alankar Decors, Balamani Bride, Celewire, Maharani Weddings, Singh’s Production, The Wedding Travelers, Weddings by Georgia, Mandaps Maker, Wikipedia

Wedding Fashion Trends ~ Etnic Bridal Couture

Nahid — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:10:04 +0000

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 stitch all the finishing details. All in all each piece is unique and unlike many of the bridal gowns seen before!