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Seaside Ceremony for two at LevyLand
Posted by: Linda Senescall, Wedding/Event Coordinator
August 6th, 2010 >> Events, Other, Preferred Venues, Trends, Weddings
Hiking in the sand down to beach was no problem for the groom and his entourage, who all sported “flip flops” and elegant tuxedos! The bride and her bridesmaids looked cool and elegant as well, however they chose chic footwear for the ceremony and “comfy shoes” for later. (We girls do love our shoes!)
The reception was held at Levyland, a magnificent private residence nestled into the lagoons of Carlsbad.This stunning 6,000 sq ft home, located on a three acre private peninsula, offers a unique combination of privacy, open space, ocean and lagoon views , and inspired architecture. Guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers from 2 outside decks with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean on the west and beautiful valleys on the east.
Dinner was served in the lovely East Garden where elegant tables were dressed in classic black and white. The exquisite florals found throughout the entire day were provided by San Diego’s own, Exquisite Blooms. Each guest was greeted with a chilled split of champagne at their place setting. It wasn’t long after dinner and champagne, that the dancing began and guests mingled and shared stories. A traditional wedding cake was provided but miniature cupcakes, from the exceptionally talented Sweet Cheeks Baking Company, also were on the menu to keep things fun and playful. And to accommodate Many memories were made on this magical night.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Donovan and thank you choosing The Abbey Catering to be a part of it! We were very proud and honored to work with Courtney Tibbets of AfterTheEngagement.com. Best Wishes from The Entire Staff!
Personalized Place Settings
The cool cupcake trend from Sweet Cheeks Baking Co.
The Playful Candy Bar
When brides want a classic look without the stress of a full veil, a perfect choice is the birdcage veil. Lightweight and easy to attach, the attachments place little stress on the hair while still giving full coverage as a veil, and add a contemporary look to a classic fashion style.
Different types of netting add full flexibility of choice to the bride, with the French net adding a softer, lace look and the Russian net appearing bolder, with more defined fabrics used. The high-fashion styles feature embellished details on the netting, and look great with added feather flower fastener.
Birdcage veils have made big news in Hollywood, with celebrities such as Madonna, Drew Barrymore and Reese Witherspoon all admitting to be fans of the style. The trend is said to be a spin-off from the tea-length wedding gown, although we love the veil in its own right because it is unique, fun and it certainly turns heads at any ceremony. The accents on the fasteners remind us of the statement jewelry trend happening at the moment, and with gown fashions becoming more princess-like and romantic, this is a beautiful way to modernize a classic look with style.
We here at The Abbey are seeing quite a bit of both worlds in the brides we have been working with lately. There is a great love of the classic aspects of a ceremony and reception. But with most of the younger brides, adding little personal touches that are a little different from the norm seems to be exact what the bride ordered.
Modern Dress & Veil Ideas