California Wedding Wave | Ceremony Magazine Wedding Blog

Is there anything better than meeting a truly nice person? Yes, meeting TWO wonderful people! Two of San Diego’s finest wedding professionals have come together to share studio space in the chic confines of La Jolla. Bryan N. Miller Photography, whose photography was featured today, and Amy Vargas of First Comes Love Weddings & Events invite couples to meet them in their new studio next week on Wednesday, February 8th from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Bring friends, make friends and enjoy tasty treats and lots of fun featuring the talent of Amy and Bryan’s friends:

{Catering} Continental Catering, Phil’s BBQ
{Sweets} Sweet Cheeks Baking Company
{Photobooth} Smile for the Fotobooth
{Floral Design} Florals by Ashley Elizabeth

Their studio is located at 5785 La Jolla Boulevard, Suite A, La Jolla.

THE US GRANT Presents: Love, etc*

The US Grant invites you to join us on Sunday, March 4th from 12:00-4:00 P.M. for the 2012 Wedding & Event Showcase, celebrating the universal stages of love.

Love, etc* will explore the story of love, the various elements it takes to create a fantasy wedding and the journey of a heart’s desire. Brides-to-be will be treated to three dramatic levels from the innocence of the first date, to the sultriness of dating, and culminating with the heart-throbbing exhilarations captured on the wedding day.

Spanning three floors, each level will provide brides and guests with a chance to discover not only THE US GRANT’s most stunning wedding venues, but also engage with more than 60 of Southern California’s most sought-after wedding vendors in a luxurious and personal setting.  Presented as a journey from ‘First Date’ to ‘I do’, our *etc includes the photographers, florists, event planners, entertainers, cake creators and the many more specialists who will help craft your desires into a reality.

M Bride Couture Wedding Gowns will showcase the season’s most spectacular wedding gowns and veils, treasures from Tiffany & Co. will add a touch of glitz and glamour, and a ‘Shoe Bar’ featuring top luxury designers from Neiman Marcus will have brides swooning for the perfect shoe to walk down the aisle. A custom invitation was created by Paper and Thread to invite you to this lavish wedding showcase.

Nearly 800 guests attended the showcase last year where one lucky and very deserving couple won a wedding at THE US GRANT with every detail coordinated and provided by the hotel and its top vendors. Brides will again be able to live a fairytale and have the opportunity to win a wedding for 100 guests at THE US GRANT as well as luxurious Honeymoon vacations to top destinations, including Hawaii!

Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at Love, etc*. The US Grant is located at 326 Broadway, San Diego.

A portion of the proceeds directly benefits the American Heart Association & San Diego’s Go Red for Women Campaign.

*etc = florals , fashion, photos, cake, cuisine, invitations, venues , music, honeymoons & more.

Wow! Another great opportunity to plan and prepare for your wedding day. The Vintage Glamour Bridal Show is a COMPLIMENTARY event being held at the Ackerman Grand Ballroom at the UCLA Campus on Sunday, February 12th from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The day includes a fashion show, live music and the chance to meet wedding professionals who will make your wedding dreams come true. Those who pre-register will have chance to receive goodie bags, too! The Ackerman Grand Ballroom at the UCLA Campus is located it 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles. Don’t forget to pre-register for a day of wedding planning fun!

{Photography by} Teresa Halton Photography

Save the Date for Sunday, February 12th when Fanfare, an Association of Event Professionals, presents a Winter Wedding Soirée at The Kohl Mansion. Pre-registration ticket price is $20 per person while the cost at the door is $25. Seating is limited, so register by February 6th to participate and to register for their fabulous Brides-Only Romantic Giveway! The Kohl Mansion is located at  2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame.

ALSO, the inaugural edition of 2012 Ceremony Magazine San Francisco will be launched at this event. Ceremony Magazine will be presenting hundreds of pages of San Francisco style to couples all over the Bay Area!

{Sparkling Champagne & Sumptuous Savories} La Bocca Fina
{Music} Harpist Anna Maria Mendieta & Gabriel’s Trumpets
{Special Dance Appearance by} Cynthia Glinka On The Dance Floor
{Wedding Cake Tasting} Have Your Cake
{Espresso} Travelin’ Joe
{Bouquet Toss & Florals} Plan Décor
{Bridal Gown Show} Novouelle Vogue Salon
{Romantic Giveaway for Two to Fiji} Travel Quest

Other Fanfare Members at the Winter Wedding Soirée

{Beauty} Miabel
{Ceremony Entertainment} Premier Harp Songs
{Cinema | Video} Thomas Hughes Films
{Entertainment} BIG FUN Disc Jockeys
{Lighting & Sound} Enhanced Lighting & Sound
{Officiant} Minister Maggie
{Photography} Teresa Halton Photography
{Rentals} Classic Party Rentals
{Stationery | Calligraphy} Hyegraph Invitations & Calligraphy

Schedule your wedding now at the scenic Pala Mesa Resort for an elegant soirée that will linger in your memory for a lifetime. New brides who book their 2012 daytime wedding at Pala Mesa by March 31st will receive the complete wedding package for up to 100 guests for $6,500 inclusive. Contact the Wedding Department at 760.477.7240. Pala Mesa Resort is located at 2001 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook. What a deal!

Crate & Barrel stores all over the US are throwing parties throughout the month of February and into the beginning of March (in some locations.) The first party begins on Sunday, February 5th from 9:00-11:00 A.M. for some very special couples. At the Wedding Parties Events, future brides and grooms can plan their new lives together. For two full hours, the entire store is yours. Enjoy great food, drinks, music and experts’ advice on registering. You’ll also receive a beautiful gift! RSVP online today!

I’ll bet you’re wondering where you can find the nearest Crate & Barrel Wedding Party Event in California. Each of the stores listed here will be participating in this event on Sunday, February 5th:
South Coast Plaza | Costa Mesa
The Grove | Los Angeles
Stanford Shopping Center | Palo Alto
One Colorado | Pasadena
Victoria Gardens | Rancho Cucamonga
Galleria at Roseville | Roseville
University Towne Center | La Jolla/San Diego
Fashion Valley Center | San Diego
Union Square | San Francisco
Santana Row | Santa Cruz
Broadway Plaza | Walnut Creek
Village at Topanga | Woodland Hills

Can’t make it on this weekend? Why not schedule ahead for another Wedding Party weekend on February 12th.

Get your free tickets to one of the hottest bridal events of the year, The Wedding Bootcamp in Beverly Hills at Winnie Couture Beverly Hills on Thursday, February 9th from 6:00-8:00 P.M. compliments of Ceremony Magazine.

This educational seminar features the best vendors from the weddings industry. Let the experts teach you how to avoid hidden costs and save. Get the step-by-step details on dealing with loopholes and some “tricks of the trade.” Also, learn proper etiquette for the ceremony, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, showers, and bachelorette parties. Enjoy cake tastings, cocktails, gift bags, and more!

We are so proud that our very own Amy Harrick, Editor and Publisher of Ceremony Magazine, will be sharing her professional insight at this one-of-a-kind event. To receive your complimentary tickets, use the code WCEC at Beverly Hills Wedding Bootcamp on The Wedding Salon’s website or call 212.631.7777. Tickets are $25 for two attendants, so this is an amazing deal! Winnie Couture is located at 9393 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills.

Here’s another wedding show to assist SoCal couples in your pursuit of planning the perfect wedding! Newport Beach Wedding Show will be held on Sunday, February 26th from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Tickets are $15 per person which includes signature cocktails, appetizers, cake tasting and fabulous prizes along with the opportunity to get to learn more some of Orange County’s wedding pros. Newport Beach Wedding Show 2012 is located at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach. You may register online via Eventbrite.

2012 is a Leap Year and Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells is celebrating the month of love with 29 days and many ways of bringing an extra bit of romance into your life. From date night to dinner to decadent spa treatments, Miramonte will provide the fabulous ideas. All you need to do is decide which ‘Cupid-approved’ special (or all of them!) is right for you.

While you’re there, you might want to check out the gracious amenities Miramonte weddings have to offer couples planning their wedding day. What could be more California than a gorgeous desert wedding?