California Wedding Wave

If you are lucky enough to be getting married in San Diego, La Jolla is a go-to destination that really showcases the beauty of the coast. Trattoria Acqua is a quaint Italian restaurant that overlooks the La Jolla Cove and the Pacific Ocean. As if that wasn’t enough to get you there, the extensive banquet menu offers an array of choices from the ocean to the range. There are several rooms available to accommodate your specific needs. Up to 24 guests may be held in the Gazebo Room, 30 guests may be accommodated in the Wine Room and the Main Dining Room is capable of serving up to 60 guests.

Of butterflies and bows

*Rayanud Metamorphosis at The Registry at Bloomingdale’s will change your registry for the better!
*How sweet would your flower girl be dancing down the aisle in Johanna Grace’s No. 1e Waltz?
*Bowed, bejeweled and beautifully crafted Giammi by Nina Shoes.
*Your maids will rock a butterfly pendant from Love Rocks NY!
*Raise your glass to toast this lovely butterfly cake stand from Raise the Cake by Kathy Jo Peterson!

Shabby Chic

*A Floral Decor Necklace from Ruche has the perfect amount of charm and vintage flair. Speaking of amounts, the dollar amount is perfect, too!
*Get your relax on with some sweet smelling Lollia Foaming Bath at Anthropologie. Nothing like a bubble bath to calm the pre-wedding jitters.
*Ooh la-la! What could be more romantic than an invitation suite featuring French calligraphy by EMP Invites? Not much. Photography by Immagery Immaculate Photography.
*Elizabeth Allen Atelier in La Jolla has gorgeous bedding that is the ideal way to decorate your new home together. May I suggest the Honey Odile pattern?
*Save the sweet treats for dessert. This delicate cake would create the perfect centerpiece for a shabby chic shower! Erica O’Brien Cake Design in Long Beach conjures up dreamy delights for your celebrations.

Many couples are seeking creative ways to save on their wedding budget. Is this a good way to save some cash?

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Tray-passed hors d’ouevers and sushi stations are a dream-come-true for most wedding guests. However, not all palates may be pleased with these sophisticated options.

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I need to share with you the talent of one of California Wedding Wave’s newest sponsors, Goose Grease, purveyors of sweet wedding cake toppers! These iconic symbols of all things wed are definitely the “one’s that I want!”

Candy-coated confections created for any occasion. Sugarbird Sugarcoated Events fashions the treat table of your dreams for your dream wedding!

The Sex and the City gals have their own signature cocktails sponsored by Skyy. Why not create your own couture concoction for your celebration?

Riva, in Italian, means where the land and water meet. This aptly describes Berkeley’s Riva Cucina. Their menu is inspired by organic foods from nearby farms and waters, along with some of the owners’ favorite Italian products. In its former life, Riva Cucina’s building housed a spice factory. How appropriate that today, the owners Massi and Jen are serving up well-seasoned, savory dishes for their guests. Along with a warm interior, there is seating available to guests on an accommodating outdoor patio area replete with a beautiful water sculpture. Rehearsal dinner event or catering inquiries can be answered by Jen at 510.841.7482. What a lovely rehearsal dinner find!

Photography by: Boyd Harris Photographs

San Diegans everywhere will be thanking me for letting them know about Elizabethan Desserts in Encinitas. This gem of a bakery, housed under the roof of Sunshine Gardens Nursery, bakes an assortment of tasty tidbits from pies and cupcakes to bars and cookies, ideal for a bridal shower or wedding desserts. When you are having one of those May Gray days, stop into Elizabethan Desserts for a Sunshine Cupcake (the cupcakes pictured with the daisies on top.) Trust me, your day will be a little brighter!