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.

For more images from the Ceremony, click here:  Gorgeous Gold, Lovely Lace at the Hotel Del –  Ceremony

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Place-cards by J Grace. I loved this lace linen from Concepts Event Design.

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Vignette for florals for place-card table

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J Grace designed these beautiful place-cards

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Beautiful Lavender linen from Concept Event Design.

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Stunning custom dancefloor by Concepts Event Design. Design by JGrace, Florals by Splendid Sentiments Floral Design.

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Love the “in-ah” surprised look on my bride (Kathryn’s) face. They really had no idea what to expect since she allowed me to just run with the design and we also added elements of surprise too. Love it !

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Love the textures and colors of the florals for the head table. With crystal curtain opening up to the bride and groom sitting in a throne gold chair (Concepts Event Design)

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Rhinestone table number and table decor details. So elegant!

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Beautiful silk menu with brooch embellishment by JGrace Luxury Event Stationery

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Custom Dancelfoor by Concepts Event Design Design by JGrace Luxury Event Stationery Lace Linen and Thrones Chair by Concepts Event Design

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Crystal curtain opening up to the bride and groom.

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Custom Dance-floor by Concepts Event Design

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Bride and Groom checking out the cake details!

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Love this photo of the wedding cake!

 

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J Grace made these lovely place-cards with beef and fish icons – so cute!

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Gold throne chair is a great backdrop for photos of the couple.

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First Dance!

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We moved the ceremony memorial candle inside to be displayed throughout the entire evening.

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This football kept spinning and spinning for the longest time – it was so cool!

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Aww… love this photo with me and the lovely couple!

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Cake and sparklers! What a great way to end the evening of celebration!

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Light up my life… sparkler time! Always makes for a great wedding photo.

 

We were so honored to have a 4 page feature in Ceremony Magazine 2014 – San Diego

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VENDOR LOVE:

WEDDING PLANNER: KELI CHRISTENSON, MONARCH WEDDINGS

PHOTOGRAPHY: PAM SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY 

FLORIST:  SPLENDID SENTIMENTS FLORAL DESIGN

PAPER ELEMENTS: J GRACE LUXURY STATIONERY

CAKE: SWEET CHEEKS BAKING CO.

THRONE CHAIR, LINENS, CHAIRS, CHARGER PLATES & NAPKINS : CONCEPTS EVENT DESIGN

ENTERTAINMENT & 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