Gary & Mirna’s Hotel Del Coronado Wedding Lighting
Gary & Mirna held their magnificent wedding reception at the Hotel Del Coronado and we were asked to light it up with a large supply of golden yellow uplighting and a custom gobo monogram featuring their names wrapped in an ornate pattern. They sent us images of their wedding stationary that showed the ornate pattern and we worked together to create the matching gobo monogram design. The “golden yellow” uplighting color was selected to provide a dramatic effect, but still soft...
Read MoreErik & Amber’s Coronado Marriott Resort Wedding
Erik and Amber held their stunning August wedding at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa and I was very excited to provide DJ/MC services and wedding lighting for this special day! The beautiful ceremony was held outside in the well-manicured landscape that features the San Diego Skyline as a gorgeous background, followed by a cocktail hour held outside on the resort lawn. We helped set the mood for the cocktail hour by supplying a remote wireless sound system featuring the Zeen...
Read MoreBryan & Kristin’s Altadena Town & Country Club Wedding
Bryan & Kristin were referred by a previous couple and celebrated their big wedding day at the Altadena Town Country Club which proved to be quite a hike from San Diego – about 2.5hrs. After an extensive setup and battling the sun and heat, everything went off without a hitch!! The ceremony was held on grounds on the lower patio. Kristin and her father made a grand entrance down the staircase and the sun luckily went down behind the buildings to provide some shade for the guests....
Read MoreHow to make a Gobo Monogram
Gobos and Gobo Monogram lighting have become extremely popular over the years and to no surprise – they can add a huge “wow factor” to your event in regards to custom lighting. A “gobo” is either a pattern or custom design that is shined onto a particular surface. They’re not simple, or cheap either and getting your dreams to reality takes a bit of planning, resources, expertise and knowledge. A complete gobo or gobo monogram projection consists of three...
Read MoreLindsey & Dru’s Balboa Park Wedding
The Prado in Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s most popular wedding venue and there’s little question as to why. Dru & Lindsey held their celebration in style and it was a great one! They were referred by a past couple, Heath & Alexis who were present at the wedding – always great to see past clients! The ceremony was on-site at the Casa Del Rey Moro Gardens where we helped with the Ceremony Sound System, followed by a Cocktail Hour in the Fountain Courtyard which...
Read MoreAllan and Alison’s Hilton Torrey Pines Wedding
Allan and Alison celebrated their all-inclusive wedding day at the Hilton Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA. The wedding ceremony was outside an the Parterre Garden followed by a Cocktail Hour inside the Foyer of the Grande Ballroom. We helped light up the room with Blue Uplighting along with a Custom Gobo Monogram that was also further highlighted with custom surrounding light effects. It really made the otherwise empty air wall really stand out – good thing since the focus point was right...
Read MoreSophie & Renwick’s Island Palms December Wedding
Sophie & Renwick held their small, intimate December wedding at the Island Palms Hotel & Marina in San Diego and didn’t hold back on anything! It was just a few days after the Christmas Holiday which made it a perfect way to celebrate with family and close friends. The late December weather was nearly perfect, although the winds coming off of the adjacent harbor made for a chilly, but memorable ceremony held at the Sunset Garden. The ceremony concluded with a Dove Release as I...
Read MoreCarmel Mountain Ranch Corporate Party DJ & Lighting
A past bride of mine contacted me after 4 years since doing her wedding, and they were looking to “change things up” with their holiday party being held at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club. They had also re-branded themselves with a new identity and logo so wanted to help show it off. After recommending a custom gobo monogram projection using their new logo, along with some uplighting to match their coporate colors, the stage was set. The corporate holiday party included...
Read MoreChuck & Courtney’s Lovely Lodge Wedding
Chuck and Courtney ventured to the ever-so-lovely Lodge at Torrey Pines for a modern, sophisticated yet super-duper FUN wedding and I was extremely happy to assist in making it happen . . and helping them achieve an awesome look! Going all out in DJ/MC services and Lighting/Decor, Chuck and Courtney’s wedding kicked off an Awesome October of weddings for me! (More to come in subsequent posts) Chuck & Courtney had their ceremony and cocktail hour down on the lawn of the Lodge...
Read MoreNat & Elaine Celebrate 50 Years at Bernardo Winery
I have known Nat & Elaine for years as members of my Running Club so it was an extra special honor to assist them with their big day . . . they each celebrated their 50th birthday, and each within about a week of each other. They planned an intimate gathering of the closest family and friends at the Bernardo Winery inside the Barrel Room. I assisted them in planning out the agenda, timeline and special events they wished to have, which included some speeches, a special recognition to...
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