Real Wedding :: Point Loma Naval Base

This military wedding was on a gorgeous day, right on the ocean.  Friends and family were in a very celebratory mood, they started dancing right away during the cocktail hour.  The father of the bride was the highlight of the party, he was singing at the top of his lungs and doing featured dances in the middle of the dancefloor while all the guests cheered him on. Congratulations Caroline & Mike!
Ceremony Venue: The North Chapel
Reception: Oceanview Room, Point Loma Naval Base
WoD Vendors:
Entertainment/Live Band: Republic of Music
Provided: Ceremony string quartet, 6 piece band for cocktail, dinner, dancing

Lighting: San Diego Event Lighting

Cake: The French Gourmet

Rentals & Decor: Concepts Event Design
Other Vendors: Photographer: Jessica Elaine Photography

Real Wedding :: Loews Coronado wedding

 A beautiful cultural wedding, congratulations Prince & Idiki!
WoD Vendors:
Entertainment/Live Band: Republic of Music
Provided: cocktail hour jazz quartet, 5 piece band for dinner
Rentals & Decor: Concepts Event Design
Other Vendors: Photographer: ABM Photography

Real Wedding :: Theme: ‘Two Less Fish’

Two Less Fish – because they had found each other on the dating site, ‘Plenty of Fish’, and because they wanted a beach themed wedding.

Venue: William D. Evans, Bahia
WoD Vendors:
Entertainment/Live Band: Republic of Music – http://www.romprod.com/
Provided: ceremony duo, acoustic guitar & female vocalist, 5 piece band for cocktail, lunch & dancing
Photographer: Maryanne McGuire – http://www.maryannephoto.com/
Highlights: Daytime wedding, Jewish wedding, the ceiling was so low they almost hit their heads on the ceiling during the Hora, but that didn’t slow them down!  The groom had the crowd cheering when he played drums with the band.

Real Wedding :: Paradise Point

This was one fun wedding!  The air was full of love, and celebration of life.  Abigail and Joe couldn’t have picked a better venue to match their light and breezy theme.  Paradise Point Resort is essentially a private island paradise just minutes from downtown San Diego. Few wedding venues in all of San Diego can offer the stunning beauty of Paradise Point’s waterfront setting. Coordination was by Ann’s Plans and Wedding Videography was produced by The Emotion Picture Studio.

Exquisite Weddings 2013 Spring Launch Party

 

What combines cakes, cocktails, and bridal couture?   No, it is not a celebrity wedding, but rather, it is an event that anyone can attend, if they so desire.  If you’re in the wedding industry in San Diego, or if you are a couple in San Diego getting married, then the Exquisite Weddings Spring Launch Party is an event you’ll want to attend!

Exquisite Weddings 2013 Spring Launch Party

 

On Thursday, April 11th at the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa, the best, most renown, wedding vendors in San Diego gather together to celebrate love, and even better, everyone is invited to celebrate the fun!   Enjoy bites and cocktails, get a first look at the new magazine, enter to win fabulous prizes, and mingle with San Diego’s premier wedding insiders.  Be sure to reserve your  tickets today!  If you’re a Bride, then enjoy complimentary admission!

:: style + inspiration at the US Grant’s ‘swoon 4’ bridal show

 

Spring is a season of new beginnings.  It’a a time when people begin to get out more, and enjoy the outdoors. Well, for those in the wedding industry (and for those getting married), spring is the unofficial start of wedding planning season!

At the beginning of March, the US Grant hotel hosted its annual “Swoon 4 Bridal Event“, and in true fashion, they truly outdid themselves.  Many of Weddings of Distinction’s vendors (the US Grant included) took part in this special day, and in doing so, claimed themselves among the finest San Diego wedding vendors.

 The day-long bridal event spanned three floors and three ballrooms with loads of inspiration for couples.  Whether one is getting married in the fall, or in the winter, the event had special rooms dedicated to inspire the fall or winter brides!  Whites and silvers adorned the “Winter” room; vibrant colors and outdoorsy furniture decorated the “Spring/Summer” room.  There was a room specifically for groom’s, and there were others for the brides and even the ceremony itself!  Food and drink was plentiful, so couples were able to enjoy specialty cuisine from local San Diego wedding caterers.  Also, thanks to the donations from local wedding boutiques, brides were able to visualize different bridal looks during the fashion show finale!

There was so much to see and touch and experience; no stone was left unturned.   One could have spent the entire afternoon, and many did just that!

So, if you’re getting married in San Diego, there are many reputable San Diego wedding vendors to choose from.  Weddings of Distinction is likely to have many of the as a part of our group!

WoD vendors representedLois Mathews DesignSan Diego Events LightingSweet Cheeks Baking CompanyConcepts Event DesignAnn’s PlansHartworks FloralArtistic ProductionsBryan Miller PhotographyPink Star DesignStone Brewery, and of course, the US Grant Hotel!

 

Photos courtesy of Kristina Chartier Photography

For more pictures of the event, please visit the US Grant’s Facebook page!

special bridal event | exquisite weddings magazine launch party

Are you getting married soon?   Want to attend an event where you can meet multiple wedding vendors and/or get inspiration for your upcoming nuptials?

 …then join the industry’s best on Tuesday, Nov. 13th to celebrate the launch of the Fall issue of Exquisite Weddings Magazine.

6:30 – 8:30 pm :: Tuesday, November 13th
Enjoy drinks, small bites, and lots of fun!  Be sure to get your tickets today!

 

special event :: brides against breast cancer

 Want to GET INVOLVED?   Are you a BRIDE LOOKING FOR A DRESS?
The ‘Brides Against Breast Cancer Event’ is coming to San Diego next week: October 26th – 28th!

What is Brides Against Breast Cancer?

Brides Aainst Breast Cancer (BABC) is a non-profit organization that sells wedding gowns, which have been donated to them, to help provide free support services to those women impacted by breast cancer. BABC provides educations, outreach, and information to all event attendees, such as brides, community partners, and volunteers.  BABC tours the nation, visiting over 70 cities across the United States this year alone!  The events take place in premier wedding venues in the respective area, they feature the best, local bridal partners, and they sell 700+ designer and couture gowns!

For pictures and updates from recent shows, you can visit the BABC Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/BABCTour?ref=hl

 

 

San Diego’s BABC Event:  

October 26th – 28th @ Hotel Salomar

For details, visit: http://babcsandiegoca2012.eventbrite.com/

Friday Night = VIP Reception/Costume Party, “Last Night Out”  —  Items will be available for raffle/auction at the party

Saturday + SundayDesigner Wedding Gown Sale — All proceeds go to the BABC charity; gowns are designer + couture, with 25% – 85% savings!

 

Want to get involved?

1) Exclusive Vendor Booth Opportunities  —  Two (2) Sponsorship levels: VIP + Champagne Toast (see Vendor Form for details)

     * BABC is looking for one (1) vendor for each category, at each sponsorship level.

     * Vendors get exclusivity.  The booth is good for the entire weekend!

2) Be a Volunteer — BABC is looking for 100+ volunteers to assist with all aspects of the show!  Men, women, young and old are welcome.

     * To volunteer, visit:  http://babcsandiegocavolunteer2012.eventbrite.com/  

3) Tell/email your family and friends! — The event is open to all and is for a good cause, so spread the word and share the message!

 

For more information, please contact: Paige @ Bliss Events (paige@blissevent.com)


news + press :: san diego style weddings magazine – fall 2012

UPDATE: The  San Diego Style Weddings magazine launch party was last night at La Costa Resort & Spa!  It was a lovely time!  We’re please to announce that our very own, Merrylin Brichmann, of Artistic Productions, spoke at the event, sharing stories of her relationship with SDSW over the years.  It truly was a great evening, and many Weddings of Distinction members celebrated the special event!

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2012 is a big year for San Diego Style Weddings magazine; it is celebrating 25 years of helping brides plan their weddings!  In the latest magazine release, available to the public today, Weddings of Distinction is mentioned in a “Wedding Service Group” feature!

Get your copy today for helpful tips and tricks for planning a wedding in Southern California!

news + press :: august luncheon at the dana on mission bay

Photos courtesy of Betwixt Studio.

The Dana Resort on Mission Bay hosted Weddings of Distinction’s August luncheon.   While August is typically a very busy time for wedding vendors in San Diego, this month’s meeting had a great turnout, with over 20 in attendance.  The round-table discussion, while informal, gave those present the opportunity to share stories with the group and offer one another tips and tricks for managing the end-of-summer bustle.   A special thanks is due to the catering staff at The Dana, specifically Keith and Kaylee, for not only sharing their space with the group for this meeting, but for the great meal and the tours of the property afterwards.