Check out these golden beauties from Sweet Cheeks Baking Company.
Pale blush with gold leaf details wedding cake, Blush & Gold cake, Gold Painted cake with a laser cut topper.
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wedding cake :: sweet cheeks baking co ~ wedding wednesday!
Let them eat cake… and treats, and cupcakes, and more!
Did you know that one of our amazing members, Sweet Cheeks Baking Company, is one of San Diego’s, and the country’s, leading wedding cake and treat specialists? Co-owned by Weddings of Distinction’s President, Elaine Ardizzone, Sweet Cheeks offers a variety of treat and cake options for any couple. Gluten-free? No problem! Vegan? They can do that, too! There is not a special diet or restriction that Sweet Cheeks can’t handle!
So whether its a fancy wedding cake for 200+, or a simple assortment of treats, shooters and/or cookies, Sweet Cheeks Baking Company works with its clients and his/her wishes!
Happy 10th Birthday to Ceremony Magazine
Happy 10th Birthday to one of the special wedding magazines in San Diego, Ceremony Magazine!
Weddings of Distinction as a group, as well as many of our wedding vendors individually, advertise with Ceremony Magazine, and as such, an invitation was extended to celebrate the magazine’s 10th birthday.
The event took place at Rancho Las Lomas, up in the Orange County area, but that did not stop Weddings of Distinction vendors, Sweet Cheeks Baking Co., Sensational Treats, and Kristina Chartier Photography from being directly involved. Sensational Treats brought their mini donuts and snack for the attendees, and Sweet Cheeks Baking offered cake displays to incorporate onto the tablescapes and staging area.
Watch the video below to see just how special the night was, and notice all the work that went into planning and executing such an event. Vendors from San Diego and beyond came together and worked together, not only to network and share ideas, but to honor a magazine that has made a profound name for itself among brides and wedding professionals alike in Southern California!
AFR Event Furnishings Networking Tour
October is the month of wedding inspiration! This Thursday, October 24th, from 5:30-8:30pm, AFR Event Furnishings will host its San Diego leg of its touring design showcase!
Taking place at the San Diego Central Library, the event will showcase some of AFR’s stunning new designs for event decor, and it will have great food and treats from of San Diego’s finest, including our own Continental Catering + Sweet Cheeks Baking Company!
Register today for this evening of fun, food, and inspiration! For photos from previous tours, visit AFR’s Facebook page, or for more tour dates for AFR’s design showcase, visit the main page!
REAL wedding :: cherie + cameron
San Diego is the perfect place for a destination wedding, and for the couple featured in this REAL wedding, San Diego was an easy choice! Cherie and Cameron are both New Yorkers, and they wanted the San Diego sun to be their backdrop for their unforgettable nuptials!
Their fabulous wedding took place on a perfect May day at the gorgeous Bahia Resort Hotel. The theme: nautical. Lots of blues, yellows and whites, and every element perfectly coordinated with the couple’s sea-loving theme. They were married outside, with the water behind them and palm trees giving the illusion of their own, private outdoor oasis.
(Photos courtesy of TRUE Photography)
Being as the couple was not local, they relied on communicating with vendors via email and over the phone, so for Cherie and Cameron it was important to find wedding vendors they could trust. Fortunately, they had two of Weddings of Distinction’s finest: wedding cake specialists, Sweet Cheeks Baking Co. and wedding DJ with a plan, Merrylin, Disc Jockey and Emcee of Artistic Productions.
In the end, Cherie & Cameron praised their vendors for creating the “Best Wedding Ever!” It was romantic; it was fun; and it was full of surprises (think Bollywood ‘First Dance’ mix and a Flash Mob father/daughter dance). Never a dull moment, but then again, when you hire the right wedding vendors, the party should be nothing but fun and dance.
(Photos courtesy of TRUE Photography)
real wedding :: Megan + Chris
When two people are meant to meet, somehow, some way, it will happen; even when the odds, and geography, are against them.
That is exactly how the story goes for Chris and Megan. Chris was born in Pennsylvania and went to high school in Europe! Megan: she was born and raised in San Diego. Their upbringing could not have more different, but the world has a way of bringing people together, and as such, Megan and Chris’s paths did cross.
They met at The Waterfront in the Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego. Chris was out celebrating being sworn in to the California state bar. Megan, who was out with friends, noticed Chris and the fact that he was wearing a Nordstrom shirt, and since Megan was working at Nordstrom at the time, it appeared to be a no-brainer opening to begin conversation. But alas, the time was not meant to be, and Chris chickened out and didn’t talk to Megan. Fortunately for Chris, his friend wasn’t as afraid and he got Megan’s number for him!
But it would be months before the two would meet again, and this time Megan and Chris bumped into each other at Maloney’s in downtown San Diego. Chris’s courage had months to mature, and that night he spoke to Megan. Hours and a Taylor Swift song later, the rest became history.
Megan and Chris share many loves: bagels, reality TV, Jerry Seinfeld and Friends. But most importantly, they have two rescue dogs: Lyla and Lena, who are the center of their world. If they’re not walking them in the park or playing ball with them in the backyard, Megan and Chris enjoy spending time with friends, enjoying our favorite Little Italy restaurants, singing karaoke, and relaxing at home with some tea and ice cream.
Fast-forward a couple of years and the two got married in a beautiful ceremony at the US Grant Hotel. The couple took to downtown San Diego and celebrated their special day in the city in which they met. It was a magical day for the lovely couple and their friends and family. The ceremony site was candlelit in an exquisitely opulent fashion. The effect was clean and tasteful, a true reflection of the couple themselves. The reception décor was soft and romantic, with the colors of whites, grays, and then hints of royal blue.
Wedding coordinator, Carmin Cermak, of Carmin Design, did an excellent job capturing the taste of the couple, and all the vendors involved in this wedding did an incredible job making the event complete. Megan and Chris are amazing people and together they are even more special.
The future: Megan and Chris plan to stay in ‘America’s Finest City’ and start a family.
Photos courtesy of: TRUE Photography
Vendors Involved:
Venue/catering: The US Grant Hotel
Coordinator: Carmin Design
Cake: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co.
Entertainment: Tim Altbaum Productions
Flowers: Posies
Photography: TRUE Photography
Décor-Linens: APR Linens
Décor-Rentals: Posies
Invitations/Stationary: Wedding Paper Divas
Dress: Legends by Romona Keveza (Panache Bridal – Costa Mesa)
Jewelry: J. Crew
Groom Suit + Tie: J. Crew
Hair/Make-up: Theresa Amundson of Bijou Beautiful
Officiant: (Megan’s Uncle) George Fogelman
Honeymoon Location: Bora Bora
artist love :: color + vibrancy for your wedding
Deciding on a color palette for your wedding? What if you used them all!?
Recently, many of our fabulous San Diego wedding vendors (and Weddings of Distinction members) collaborated for a styled shoot + tablescape design shoot that combined lots of vivid colors.
The shoot, called “Artist Love”, was envisioned by the talented wedding coordinator, Ann Strobel, of Ann’s Plans, and with the help of Hartworks Floral Design (floral arrangements), Sweet Cheeks Baking Company (delicious cupcakes), Pink Star Design (artsy stationary), Sandra Nicole Designs (bridal styling), D’Angelo Couture (wedding dresses), Concept Event Design (decor + linens), Meleah (hair and makeup), + Kristina Chartier Photography (photography), the vision turned into a colorful reality!
Set at The Bohannan Estate, this entire shoot evoked everyone’s artistic side. It was playful; it was colorful; any wedding would be fortunate to have such a unique design concept!
For more great (pinnable) photos from this shoot, visit Concepts Event Design’s BLOG POST!
For more great (pinnable) photos from this shoot, visit Concepts Event Design’s BLOG POST!
:: happy 6th birthday sweet cheeks baking!
Happy Birthday, Sweet Cheeks Baking Company! This past March marked the 6th birthday of this special woman-owned business. It seems like just yesterday that they opened their doors and began offering savory desserts and treats to the people and brides and grooms of San Diego!
So, like any 6 year old, Sweet Cheeks had a party, and this birthday brought out some great industry colleagues, family, and local & long distance friends for a wonderful evening! Approximately 300 people attended the modest festivities, and some brought with them some special favors and snacks. For example, Joes on the Nose, fellow Weddings of Distinction vendor and dear friend, brought caffeine (coffee + espresso), so needless to say, he was a hit.
Then, San Diego wedding coordinator, Carmin Cermak, of Carmin Design, also a Weddings of Distinction vendor, helped style the food and decorate the space. The theme was 1950s – 1960s Americana, with many hints of Norman Rockwell art inspiration. So in fashion with the theme, the wonderful Sweet Cheeks staff, with the help of San Diego caterers and Weddings of Distinction vendor, Continental Catering, created snacks and treats, such as:
Root Beer Cupcakes | Hamburger Cupcakes | Parmesan Savory Shortbread Cookie “Fries” | Chocolate-Caramel Apples on a Stick | Mini Pop Tarts | Flourless Chocolate Cake | Gluten-Free Red Velvet | and Vanilla Sour Cream and Slow-Cooked Fudge Birthday Cake
Besides being Sweet Cheeks birthday, it happened to also be Carmin’s, so the celebrations were shared. Yet, these birthday parties did not just include food. Music was provided by Tim Altbaum Production, a photo-booth provided by Starlight Photo Booth, (yet another also a Weddings of Distinction vendor!), and event photography by McGuire Photography.
It was a great evening all around. We talked; we ate; we celebrated. If only every evening could be like that!
Photos courtesy of McGuire Photography
real wedding :: beach wedding at the hotel del coronado
Beach weddings are a popular wedding option nowadays, and San Diego is one of the most-perfect spots for an exquisite beach wedding.
So recently, two of our fine vendors, Embellishmint Floral & Event Design and Sweet Cheeks Baking Company worked together to make one special couple’s beach wedding in Coronado a success!
It happened to be one perfect Coronado Beach day, equipped with giant sand castle – a great photo opp. The couple, Avery & Thomas, have such a darling sense of style and comfort together. Their quite stunning bridal party added to the charismatic bride & groom with humor & beach-side antics.
For this couple, the colors were coral as well as other natural beach tones. Dawn Stone, of Embellishmint, decorated the ceremony aisle with hanging glass bulbs on the aisle chairs. They were the perfect little pots of cuteness. At the same time, the floral arrangements at the ceremony altar blew the house down in grandeur! Dawn’s incredible use of stock, ranunculus, roses, hydrangea, and other wild flowers made these flower arrangements, both on tables and within the cake tiers, pop with intense color while at the same time as being beautifully delicate.
When it came to the cake, Sweets Cheeks Baking Co. came up with a delicious combination of Vanilla Bean Sour Cream Cake with Luscious Cream Cheese Filling and Italian Butter Cream. The couple selected not only select a stunning cake design, but then during the reception, they took it upon themselves to have some fun and play around with one another, in a fashion that involved a lot of cake in the face!
It was the perfect beach wedding in San Diego, and all the wedding vendors involved made this day lots of fun and extra special!
Venue: Hotel Del Coronado
Cake: Sweet Cheeks Baking Co.
Wedding Dress: Here Comes the Bride
Makeup: Lipstick & Luster
Coordinator: Mint Weddings
Officiant: Reverend Powers
Invitation: Seaside Papery
Coordinator: Mint Weddings
Officiant: Reverend Powers
Invitation: Seaside Papery
:: 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 represented: Lois Mathews Design, San Diego Events Lighting, Sweet Cheeks Baking Company, Concepts Event Design, Ann’s Plans, Hartworks Floral, Artistic Productions, Bryan Miller Photography, Pink Star Design, Stone 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!
