Upcoming Wedding Show: US Grant Luxury Wedding Showcase
Mar 31, 2010 Weddings, Weddings, Weddings
The downtown San Diego Icon, The US GRANT, will host its annual Luxury Wedding Showcase on Sunday, April 11 from 12pm - 4pm.
Unique among the traditional wedding shows, THE US GRANT’S Wedding event spans the entire hotel and showcases a premier collection of fashion designers, retailers, wedding coordinators, entertainers and photographers. Teams from Tiffany & Co., Bloomingdale’s, M bride Couture Wedding Gowns in addition to top florists and wedding cake designers will be on hand to meet one on one with brides and non brides alike. Enjoy Live Music, 2 Wedding Gown Fashion Shows as well as Full Menu Stations, Wine Tastings & Specialty Cocktails. Consult on site with Hair, Make Up and Style Experts as well as meet one on one with Wedding Coordinators & Event Designers.
By donating a canned good or purchase raffle tickets on site, Attendees will have the chance to win a romantic honeymoon vacation and airfare to The Royal Hawaiian, the landmark resort on Waikiki Beach. Raffle proceeds go to benefit Feeding America, San Diego. Purchase your Show Tickets by April 4 and be eligible to Win an overnight stay at THE US GRANT and Dinner for 2 in the Grant Grill.
General admission tickets are $20 each and includes complimentary champagne, hors-d’oeuvres and menu tastings and wedding cakes.
Creating Your Own Wedding Guestbook Ideas
Mar 29, 2010 Creative Wedding Ideas, The Reception
There are lots of options for your wedding guestbook instead of just the traditional “sign your name here” guestbook. Be original and create a wedding guestbook that you will enjoy re-reading in years to come! Have a relative, wedding attendant or other close friend sign your choice of wedding guestbook first. This will give an example to the rest of your guests and encourage them to follow suit so you can get the type of wedding guestbook entries you want and will treasure for years to come.
• Wishing Bowl: Have a fish bowl set up with pieces of paper and pens next to the bowl. Include instructions for your guests (through a poem or just simple directions) asking them to give you wedding advice, well wishes, marriage wisdom and any other thoughts or memories.
• Wishing Tree: Have a small tree or artfully placed branches in a vase. Supply note cards with ribbon tied on the end. Have your guests write advice, thoughts, memories and well wishes on the paper and then tie them to the branches.
• Scrapbook Guestbook: Create your own wedding scrapbook. Fill the pages with photos of you and your significant other along with stickers and pretty papers. Let guests sign their wishes throughout the book.
• Another Scrapbook Guestbook: Include a note in the invitations to ask guests bring a photo of themselves with either one of the couple or a photo they have of the couple (past and present). At the wedding reception, provide pens and paper and have them write a note to go along with the photo to give to the bride and groom for a scrapbook to be made later.
• Postcards: Gather various postcards (from thrift stores, discount stores, personal collections, free postcards, etc) and have guests sign these instead of a traditional guestbook. If you have a theme, the postcards could all reflect the theme (beach, country, Paris, Italy, Japan, etc.)
• Signature Frame: Get a high quality, acid free mat that has a cutout. Store a photo, the wedding invitation, a poem or other personal item in the cutout as a memento from your wedding. Have guests sign around the memento on the mat. Frame and hang in your home after the wedding ceremony.
• Favorite Memories: Instead of having guests just sign their name in your guestbook, ask them to write a favorite memory of either (or both) of the couple.
• Polaroid Guestbook: Have your wedding guests take Polaroid’s of each other (be sure to get all the wedding guests!). Have guests sign their Polaroid and you will have a snapshot of each of your guest enjoying your special day.
• Artsy Guestbook: Instead of having the guestbook placed in one area of the wedding reception, have it passed around with colored pencils, markers, or other artistic implements. Encourage guests to draw pictures, write poems, tell stories, share memories and simply be creative.
• Ceramic Signature Platters: Get a personalized platter made with a special ceramic marker for guests to sign. After the wedding, fire the platter in your oven and you’ve created a long lasting keepsake from your wedding.
Look for more Creative Wedding Ideas on our website and be sure to check out our San Diego Wedding Vendor section to find great local business that can help you in the planning of your San Diego Wedding!
Tags: diy, paper goods, tips
Wedding Inspiration: Yellow Wedding Cakes
Mar 26, 2010 Cake, The Reception
Spring is here and with it comes spring colors! Get a little inspiration for your wedding with these Yellow Wedding Cake photos.
Tags: cakes, inspiration board
Throwing a Fabulous Budget Friendly San Diego Bachelorette Party
Mar 25, 2010 Bridesmaids
The Bachelorette Party gives you a bit more freedom than the Bridal Shower and is also a cost that can be split among all Bridesmaids!
When planning your budget friendly Bachelorette Party take into account the kind of “Party Gal’ you are planning for, remember this night is in celebration of her. Splurge on the little details that will leave her treasuring her friendships and feeling like the luckiest girl in the world, without breaking you bank! Make sure all Bridesmaid are on board early, take everyone’s budgets into account and keep a check list to stay on track.
Forgo Dinner:
If dinner and drinks is not affordable for the group, host a pre-evening hour at your home with drinks and appetizers, before hitting your favorite dive bar for a night or cheap drinks and karaoke!
San Diego’s Live Music Scene offers an a variety of music and old time cover bands singing our favorites! Plan your evening around an upcoming show or music festival. We are coming into the season of outdoor venues along San Diego’s beautiful Bay, with the Gaslamp in walking distance.
May brings the Elemental Experience on Mission Bay
// www.StayClassy.org
If you are heading to the Gaslamp Quarter, Whiskey Girl has a full week line-up, including Kick Ass Karaoke
// www.WhiskeyGirl.com
Or, The Casbah, the hub of Live Music
// www.casbahmusic.com
A Day of Champagne, Mani’s & Pedi’s:
Host a light Champagne Brunch at your home with manicure & pedicures to follow! Our picks are:
Spa Tiki in the Gaslamp // www.SpaTiki.com
Lulu’s by Travis Parker in South Park // www.lulusbytravisparker.com
Catamaran Hotel & Spa on Mission Bay // www.catamaranresort.com
Need more great Bachelor Party Planning Tips? Contact us at info@sdweddinginsider.com
Tags: bachlorette
Wedding Flower: Fabric Flower by Emersonmade
Mar 22, 2010 Bridal Accessories, Creative Wedding Ideas, Wedding Flower Ideas
Fabric Flowers are a great way to add a special touch your upcoming San Diego Wedding. Not only are they beautifully crafted, but they will serve as a lifetime keepsake after your wedding is over. The fabric flower featured in this post all come from EmersonMade. Check out the photos and links below!
All products by EmersonMade
Trotting Blooms (flowers for your shoes!) | The Kiss Corsage (flowers for your dress!)
Something Blue Ring Bearer Pillow | Souvenir Boutonnieres (flowers for your man!)
Tags: accessories, bouquets, boutonnieres, eco-friendly, flowers, paper goods
