March, 2014 | San Diego Weddings Of Distinction

news + press :: networking meeting at the Dana Hotel

2014 is officially underway, and last month, our meeting was hosted by our newest venue-member, the Dana Hotel. With beautiful views and a 3-course lunch, this meeting did not disappoint.

We heard from Cynthia Zatkin, of CZ Events. She explained the evolution of her wedding coordination business and described in detail the special care and attention she offers her couples. We also heard from La Valencia Hotel. “La V” as it is being rebranded as, is in the midst of renovations and again, rebranding, so Bobby Fader, the Catering Manager there, described the plans, the work that has already been done, and what we can expect to see going forward from the hotel in general.

It was a great afternoon. We are pleased to have the Dana as one of our members!

Photos courtesy of E3 Photography

WoD Features in Ceremony Magazine

Our vendors truly at top of the line, and when their respective work gets featured in a high-end bridal magazine, we’re impressively proud. For a few of our amazing wedding vendors, their work has been featured in the latest issues of Ceremony Magazine. Ceremony is an exclusive magazine publication, and to have so many features in the final print, which are distributed all over California, is impressive.

If you’re not able to pick up a hard copy of the magazine, we’ve done the work for you! Enjoy a slideshow of images from the most recent issue, in which: Lois Mathews Design, Kristina Chartier Photography, Sweet Cheeks Baking Co., Betwixt Studio, Concepts Event Design, and Studio Carre’ Photographie are featured!

You’re Invited…to a Bridal Soiree!

For the best and most fashionable bridal event in San Diego, the Bridal Soiree is sure to be on the top of the list! Taking place Sunday, April 6th, from 3:00-6:00pm, at the Westin Hotel in the Gaslamp District, this year’s soiree will offer plenty of bridal fashion and beauty inspiration. Many Weddings of Distinction vendors have teamed up: Beauti-on-the-Go, a mobile makeup and hairstyling company, stylists Sandra Nicole Design, and Studio Carre Photographie. These vendors, along with other remarkable San Diego wedding vendors, will bring you an event that is both informative, inspirational, and fun.

So, get your tickets today! Bring your family and friends, and enjoy an afternoon of luxury!

Remembering Bob Brichmann

As a reminder, a memorial service will take place today, Monday, March 10, 2014, for Bob Brichmann of Artistic Productions. If you are interested in attending:

10:30am
Sheraton Mission Valley, 1433 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108

Also, due to the overwhelming positive response from friends and loved ones, both in the wedding industry and not, the Bob Brichmann Memorial Fund will remain open until 3/31/2014.

If you would like to donate any amount to help Bob’s wife Merrylin with the unexpected costs, please do so here.

remembering a leader….

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our president, Bob Brichmann, has unexpectedly passed away. Bob was an amazingly talented wedding DJ, and the San Diego wedding industry has truly lost an icon. Besides presiding over Weddings of Distinction, Bob was also a key player in other wedding industry organizations like NACE.

His sense of humor was unmatchable; his dedication to our group was unparalleled; and his contributions as a wedding DJ made many a wedding fun.

Bob is survived by his wife, Merrylin. Due to the sudden nature of Bob’s passing, a memorial fund has been created to help Merrylin with the unexpected expenses associated with this unfortunate loss. Any donation amount is most graciously accepted.

A celebration of Bob’s life is planned:
Monday, March 10th
10:30am
Sheraton Mission Valley, 1433 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108

All are welcome.