California Wedding Wave

*Gown shown above is Kieran from the Vineyard Collection.

The Priscilla of Boston salons in both San Jose and San Francisco are conducting Melissa Sweet trunk shows at their salons from July 22nd-July 26th. Vineyard’s attention to detail and unique silhouettes are for the bride who has style! The San Francisco Salon is located at 170 Grant Avenue, San Francisco. Call 415.951.040 for appointments. Priscilla of Boston in San Jose can be found at 356 Santana Row, San Jose. This salon may be reached at 408.217.1785.

Marina Morrison in San Francisco is proud to be hosting Kenneth Pool’s Brand New Spring 2011 Bridal Collection through Saturday, July 17, which debuted in New York in April. These gowns, designed by creative director Amsale Aberra of New York, are ideal for the bride who loves the spotlight. This collection features soft and airy fabrics combined with glamourous beading and embroidery. Kenneth Pool’s gowns will definitely leave a bold and opulent statement for any bride’s wedding. Many gowns on display will not be available in stores until Fall 2010. Be one of the first to purchase a beautiful Kenneth Pool gown from the new collection. Special incentives apply for gowns purchased during this event only. By appointment only. Call 415.984.9360 to reserve an appointment. Space is limited. Marina Morrison is located at 30 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor, San Francisco.

La-La Land’s finest from Emily Blunt to Martin Lawrence and Carrie Underwood tied the knot this past weekend. Rumor has it Emily Blunt, who wed John Krasinski at Lake Como in Italy, (How romantic!) had Marc Bouwer design a couture gown for her celebration. Although Emily’s gown was custom made for her event, I thought it would be fun to peek at Marc’s fab fashions. This hot gown is from his Spring 2010 collection.

*I just read somewhere that Emily Blunt wore Marchesa. Wonder what tomorrow’s dress will be?

The elegant Priscilla of Boston bridal salons in both San Francisco and San Jose are featuring trunk shows for the Priscilla of Boston line of gowns July 8-12. The San Francisco salon is located at 170 Grant Avenue, San Francisco (415.951.0400), while the San Jose salon is on 356 Santana Row, San Jose (408.217.1785.) These gorgeous gowns are a must-see for the bride-to-be!

Get in on the gorgeous gown action at the Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show at the San Francisco’s Bridal Galleria July 15-18. Space is limited. Call 415.362.2277 to schedule your personal consultation or book your appointment online. Please reference Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show in the comments field. The Bridal Galleria is located at 3 Embarcadero Center, Lobby Level, San Francisco.

Mary Dann, wedding coordinator extraordinaire, tipped me off on her twitter and blog to a great event happening next week at the Kirstie Kelly Couture Salon at 131 South Barrington Place, Suite 100,  Brentwood. Imagine saving up 80% off your dream gown! Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. You may call 310.471.5711 or email erin{at}kirstiekelly.com.

Martina Liana is the newest collection being offered to SoCal brides at The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego. Martina Liana is an inventive international designer hailing from Down Under. Her designs have an emphasis on luxurious fabrics with just a hint of sparkle along with the flexibility to customize gowns to your style. This is a must-see collection of designs for the bride with exquisite taste!

Photography by: Focus Photography
This gorgeous couple celebrated their marriage at The Rancho Bernardo Inn.

From sandy stretches of sparkling beaches to charming inland vineyards and chic downtown loft spaces, there’s something in San Diego to suit any couple planning on tying the knot here. However, there are some things you should keep in mind:
1. San Diego does have a winter! It’s called May Grey and June Gloom. Weather in the coastal region can have a heavy marine layer so if you’re planning on hosting an outdoor wedding, think about a Plan B should the weather be cooler.
2. Think about fire season in San Diego County; this is a true danger and can grow in the late summer months and fall season. Be cautious when planning a wedding inland.
3. Consider whether your wedding will be a destination wedding for your guests. If so, choose a locale that will give your guests a fun experience while they’re in town. Think about the beaches and locations that have something to offer families and are close to San Diego attractions {think downtown, Coronado, SeaWorld, and the Zoo}.
4. Think outside the box. If you want to create a truly unique experience, consider renting a private estate to house your wedding soiree. The possibilities are endless and estates often act as a blank canvas, allowing for virtually any style, ambiance, and theme.

Whatever you choose to do, San Diego is the perfect place to do it!

We’re thrilled to post our first article on California Wedding Wave and are really looking forward to sharing our planning tips with you! We welcome any planning questions that you want answered as well.
Cheers! Aleah + Nick Valley of The Good Life Event Specialists

Join Bliss Bride for the Christos Trunk Show from June 26th-July 3rd. Be one of the first brides to see the latest collection in a private, relaxed and fun setting and receive a 15% discount off any Christos gown. To schedule your priority appointment, call 858.847.3115 or e-mail appointment{at}blissbride.com. Bliss Bride is located at 2710 Via de la Valle, Del Mar.

For entire month of June, Chez Bride Moderne in La Jolla is showing their appreciation to the Military by offering 20% off special ordered gowns and 30% off all special ordered accessories including veils, shoes and jewelry. The bride-to-be must be engaged, be on active duty in the military or have a fiancé on active duty. All military brides must show ID, copy of deployment papers, orders or other qualifying proof. Brides do not have to reside in the area where the event is taking place.

Chez Bride is located at 5726 La Jolla Blvd., Suite 105, La Jolla. Call 858.551.1295 to schedule your appointment.