San Diego Wedding by Amorology
I had no idea that a theme wedding could be done so freaking gorgeously (is that a word?) until I met the girls at Amorology. They have taken themed weddings to an entirely new style level, consistently knocking my socks off with one stunning affair after another. You might remember this Jane Austen inspired wedding? Or this Science themed wedding? I know, right? Crazy gorgeous. Well, they have done it yet again and this time with a gorgeous chess and poetry themed fete. Add to that a heavy dose of stunning florals by LaVonne Crawford of Adorations Botanical Artistry and photography by Tec Petaja and it’s one of those affairs that will make your heart go pitter-patter. Click here to see even more!
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There really is nothing sweeter than a couple who’s roots go all the way back to high-school. Michael + Tasha met their sophomore year of high school and started the foundation for the love they would continue to share years later, leading all the way up to their June 2010 wedding.
After meeting Tasha & Michael, we were immediately inspired by the couples’ passions; reading, chess, poetry, trees, and gardens. Tasha’s favorite book as a child was “The Giving Tree,” by Shel Silverstein. Coupling that with Michael’s intellectual interests, such as chess and reading, we came up with a few underlying themes “The Tree of Knowledge” and “Poetry in Motion,” which inspired us and the big day. The couple did not want a “set theme” so we layered different elements from each of the themes for a truly unique and eclectic wedding.
The florals played a big part in creating the mood for the whole event. Since the wedding was centered around a “garden-like” atmosphere it was important to have an abundance of whimsical flowers and arrangements. We teamed up with Lavonne from Adorations Botanical Artistry to bring this vision to life. Lavonne and her team blew us away with the beautiful arrangements they created. Referring to Tasha’s favorite book, Adorations created a magnificent Manzanita tree that adorned the center of the escort card table. The “tree of knowledge” was covered with blossoms, moss, and tiny fairy-like mushrooms that perfectly evoked the whimsical garden feel that the couple was wanting. Topiaries were created for the centerpieces of the tables, which created the perfect garden-like setting for guests as they dined.
What really helped tie in all of the couples’ passions were the paper elements. We worked closely with Courtney of Brightly Designed to come up with the romantic and whimsical paper details. Tables were named after chess pieces and game phrases, such as ” Grand Knight” and “First Move.” We displayed baby and high school pictures of the couple among their favorite poems and quotes. We made sure to select quotes that also hinted at the themes of the wedding. A favorite was ” love is like a butterfly, it settles upon you when you least expect it.” Purple favor boxes opened up to reveal graphics of a chess board with the phrase “You Move Me” and two chocolate chess pieces for the guests to enjoy. The favors also served as place cards, with guests name’s printed on top.
Also attached to the favors was a rip off ticket to one of the night’s most unique additions. While at bookstore, Tasha and Michael met Silvi Alcivar, a poet-for-hire. The tickets on the favor boxes gave guests the opportunity to receive “poetry in motion” from Silvi during the reception. Silvi brought her own typewriter and wrote completely original poems for guests as they requested them.
The couple’s distinctive interests inspired the wedding details and made for a completely unique evening. The day could not have been any more beautiful or any more reflective of the couple and their love.
Wedding Photography: Tec Petaja / Wedding Cinematography: Elysium Productions / Flowers: LaVonne Crawford of Adorations Botanical Artistry / Event Design & Planning: Amorology / Wedding Ceremony & Reception Location: The Grand Del Mar / Wedding Invitations & Paper Elements: Brightly Designed / Wedding Dress: Ines Di Santo / Band: Baytown Band / DJ: Injoy Entertainment / Event Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
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I love that the draping in the florals and the design of her hair really echos the style of her dress! Great job and bringing all the details together! It looked like such a beautiful day!
What a beautiful wedding! I love all of the details and the soft color palette.
So gorgeous and romantic! What a beautiful couple!
I just love Amorology's work. This wedding is stunning.
what a stunning dress, the florals are just gorgeous and the styling of the wedding is amazing
Crisp, clear, beautiful images of a fantastic looking wedding!
Gorgeous!! Love the cake!!
xo
this wedding is stunning!! the colors and every last little detail! so pretty!
Beautiful wedding photography
So beautiful!! The dress, the cake, the details...all of it...fab!!
I love the attention to detail! Amazing work. I especially love how the theme is carried over into the decor.
Abby, I love your blog. It's truly one of the best. However, I thought you may want to correct your typo ( please see article above) considering she one of history's foremost novelists: Jane Austen is spelled AUSTEN not AUSTIN. just saying....
love these gals!! They do such a great job! This was such an amazing wedding to be part of!
THIS WEDDING WAS AN EXPLOSION OF FEMININE TOUCHES! I loved the shoulder of the dress, the bouquet, table tops, ceremony aisle.
Robbin Montero
A Dream Wedding
HA. Touché Susana! If you check out my backstage post where I list ten tidbits about myself, number 8 is that I'm a notoriously terrible speller. Too funny.
http://backstage.stylemepretty.com/2011/04/ten-tidbit/
This is an absolutely stunning wedding! Gorgeous~
Thanks Abby :) I only noticed it bc I suffer from the same plight :) (spelling, bravo and all) :) Cheers
i LOVED being a part of this amazing team. The photos are amazing! Congrats to everyone involved!
@ Abby: Do you have a Rumbi's Island Grill where you live? Super delicious french fries--- they have one that's a mix of sweet potato and regular potato. Yummm. I've only had it like twice ever, though. :) Got to stay slim, and seldom have potato, so this bride-to-be is being good! :)
Ummm...no, but oh man. That sounds ridiculous!!! I am a serious potato addict and it does absolutely nothing for my chubby thighs.
Everything looks so ethereal! I love the combination of poetry and chess.
The Bride looks beautiful! Any ideas of who did her makeup???
This is amazing to see like this! Thank you for all the sweet comments! Mac did my makeup :)
This wedding is breathtaking. And I must know where on Earth this bride got her bracelet? How gorgeous it is! A perfect accessory to a beautiful dress.
My FAVORITE weddings are the ones that speak to the identity of the couple...loving all the unique & personalized details! Totally chic!
There are so many amazing little details - I don't know where to start! Swoon list: Dress shoulder detail, groom boutonniere, and some of the prettiest flowers I'll ever see ...
absolutely stunning ladies! xoxo
Thank you for submitting this wedding. It is one of my favorites of 2010! I loved collaborating with Amorology!
beautiful.. just beautiful.. peaceful and yummy all at the same time. love!