Cinal and Taju will be married this month and we are honored be part of their wedding reception! Super excited to work with Dina, her reputation precedes her and you can get a taste of that with these engagement photos. Great color, composition and of course, sexy couple…they are so in love!

Photos courtesy of Dina Douglass at Andrena Photography

I had a great time attending the Mad Hatter Tea Party with Shelly last week at the Mayfair House in Beverly Hills. TicTock Couture provided the florals and they went all out with the theme of the tea party. I loved how they incorporated mushrooms, tea cups, and cards into the decor…true Alice in Wonderland feel! For those brides who are looking for more of a boutique registry, Mayfair House is the place for you! Personal service, can do anything attitude, appointments recommended. Photos were taken by the talented Marianne at Studio Lozano.

Photos courtesy of Marianne at Studio Lozano

This wedding was truly like walking through a winter wonderland! I absolutly adore this couple and just had to share some of the detailed shots of their wedding. Due to privacy I am only including decor shots, but you can see how Pelican was transformed with the holiday spirit. They wanted to get married at sunset, or just a bit afternoon, so that the trees would be lit.  The couple loved La Capella Ballroom, instead of the usual Mar Vista ballroom.  Their wedding cake was Yule Log with over 30 personal items embedded into it. For example, one item was an “eye ball” as the groom was a eye surgeon!  They even had Santa girl come at the end of dinner with cigars for the boys. What a fun group of people and a fun time they had! Thanks to Christopher with Fiori Fresco and his team for creating all the holiday decor…you guys did such a fantastic job! Also, thanks Nichelle with Details a la Carte for creating the paper goods and Ira Lippke for taking all the photographs!

Photos courtesy of Ira Lippke Studios

I love Punta Mita, especially the St. Regis. I can’t wait to go back, it’s beautiful, serene and gorgeously designed. The food in the all organic restautant is amazing. I had a wonderful vegetable soup last time I was there…the veggies were so perfectly diced up into little bits. I ended up having 2 servings since it was so good! Looking for another reason to go back…see below on wedding promotion!

Greetings from our paradise in Punta Mita! Imagine a timeless ceremony on a spectacular beach at sunset, and a distinctive dinner on the lawns of a 5 diamond resort. We are looking forward to your requests and it is our pleasure to inform you about the following offer. Book a wedding for fall and winter 2010 and recieve this wonderful package:
Package Includes:
-Welcome glass of champagne upon arrival for all the guests
-Upgrade to Deluxe Ocean View rooms for wedding guests
-Upgrade to a Deluxe Suite Ocean View for the bride & groom during the wedding dates
-Complimentary wedding night for the bride and groom
-Fruit Welcome Amenity for all rooms
-St. Regis Signature Butler Service for all the guests, including pressing of two garments and the daily complimentary wake up call with coffee or tea
-Complimentary Access to Excercise room and Remede Spa
-10% discount at the Remede Spa for treatments for the wedding party

Deluxe Room Garden View with confirmed upgrade to Ocean View from $250 USD per night. The rate does not include 19% tax and 10% service charge. Subject to availability, contracts must be signed on or before May 31st, and event must be held before December 21st, 2010. Bespoke buffet selections start at $90 USD per person, plated dinners for a maximum for 40 persons start at $100 USD per person. To complete the perfect wedding, it is our honor to arrange golfing, deep sea fishing, diving & snorkel excursions or sailing experiences, as well as bridesmaid’s packages at the Remede Spa.

Please contact our Group Sales Team at (52) 329.291.5834 or alejandra.soto@stregis.com

Amy & Nicholas took their engagment photos in Los Angeles at the Getty Center Museum. I never knew how neat the Getty would be for an engament shoot, great idea Amy & Nicholas! Thanks to Hoffmann for taking these great shots! I look forward to their wedding coming up soon at the Ponte Winery.

Photos courtesy of Hoffmann Photography

Today we have a guest blogger, Jessica, over at Spa Gaucin at the St. Regis Monarch Beach. Jessica writes:

Put a little spa spring into your step this, well, spring! Spa Gaucin’s new treatment menu features fresh and naturally-derived new facials and body treatments! From hand-harvested Gigartina seaweed from Patagonian coasts with OSEA, to nature’s most powerful antioxidant, the CoffeeBerry, to a powerful skin-boosting blend of AHAs with PRIORI, shed the winter blues and glow into the sun! Spa Gaucin’s Spring Specials are perfect for a busy bride wanting a day just for her, or a fun day with friends! Following your treatments, relish in the warm sun and sip a glass of sparkling wine by our secluded outdoor lap pool.

Getaway Duo
Retreat in true Medierranean style with our signature massage featuring an aromatic, Chardonnay oil and a fig & cassis warmed back compress, coupled with an all-natural, hydrating OSEA Facial. Continue the relaxation poolside or in the cozy lounges with a glass of complimentary wine.
60-minute Mediterranean Massage
60-minute Pristine Waters Facial
$295 per person

Coastal Celebration
Create your own unique coastal retreat by enhancing a 90-minute Mediterranean Massage with heated coastal tones. The warmth of the stones will lull your tense muscles to release for a deep relaxation.
90-minute Mediterranean Massage with customized coastal stone
$240

Spring Duo
Energize your skin with the power of nature’s CoffeeBerry, which delivers superb anti-aging benefits. This soothing, calming and aromatic facial is perfect for all skin types. Finish the look from head to toe with a Vogue Pedicure featuring fresh, Spring colors.
60-minute CoffeeBerry Natureceutical Facial
60-minute Vogue Pedicure
$215

Happy Spa-ing!
Jessica, Spa Services Manager, St. Regis Monarch Beach
Tel: 949.234.3361

Chez Mide Moderne cordially invites you to a trunk show event featuring the latest bridal gown collection by…KENNETH POOL

When: March 12th-14th
Location: Chez Bride Moderne
5726 La Jolla Blvd., Suite 105, La Jolla, CA 92037
*Appintment is required and availability is limited so call them today!

View KENNETH POOL dresses at kennethpool.com and chezbridemoderne.com for more info!

Our past Details Details Bride, Janice, and owner of So.Cal Nutrition & Wellness has a great, informative blog. Janice is updating her blog everyday in March in honor of National Nutrition Month & March Madness! I found these helpful ideas for meals and thought I could share some of them with you all:

To get the most nutrition out of your calories, choose foods packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients-and lower in calories. Pick fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat dairy more often. Be aware of portion sizes. Even low-calerie foods can add up when portions are larger than you need.

1. Variety abounds when using vegetables as pizza topping. Try broccoli, spinach, green peppers, tomatos, mushrooms and zucchini.
2. Get saucy with fruit: Puree berries, apples, peaches or pears for a thick, sweet sauce on grilled or broiled seafood or poultry, or on pancakes, french toast or waffles.
3. Mix up a breakfast smoothie made with low-fat milk, frozen strawberries and a banana.
4. Heat leaftover whole-grain rice with chopped apple, nuts and cinnamon.
5. Make a veggie wrap with roasted vegetables and low-fat cheese rolled in a whole-wheat tortilla.
6. Try crunchy vegetables instead of chips with your favorite dip or low-fat salad dressing.
7. Grill colorful vegetable kabobs packed with tomatoes, green and red peppers, mushrooms and onions.
8. Banana split: Top a sliced banana with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of chopped nuts.
9. Add color to salads with baby carrots, grape tomatoes, spinach leaves or mandarin oranges.
10. Prepare instant oatmeal with low-fat or fat-free mik in place of water. Top with dried cranberries and almonds.

For more meal ideas view the rest of Janice’s blog post at www.socalnw.com/Blog/