Expert Advice Archives | Exquisite Weddings

5 Tips for Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Venue

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

You’ve got the love of your life and a gorgeous rock on your finger to prove it. Next step? Booking the perfect venue to mark the start of your married life. But this should be as difficult as, say, finding your Mr. …

10 Local Vendors Pick Their Favorite San Diego Wedding Venues

Friday, October 6, 2017

1. “Our favorite venue is Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach; it’s beautiful both inside and out.” Joey Bertocchini Half Full Photography 2. “I love the Bernardo Winery—everywhere you walk is an amazing photo location.” Holly Ireland Holly …

#ExquisiteSpotlight: Rachel Welland of Bliss Events

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Meet Rachel Welland, the owner and lead wedding coordinator of Bliss Events. When you meet Rachel in person, you can’t miss her big warm smile, positive go-getter energy, and keen attention to detail. She’s definitely the woman you want keeping all your wedding …

#ExquisiteSpotlight: Kimberly Buffington of Flowerchild

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Meet Kimberly Buffington, the La Jolla-based floral queen of Flowerchild. She does modern and luxurious florals for San Diego weddings and private events. Follow along her floral journey on Insta at @flowerchildsandiego. What are some traits that define you? Mother, wife, dog lover, …

#ExquisiteSpotlight: Audrey Hermes of Frost Me Gourmet

Monday, August 7, 2017

Meet Audrey Hermes, the rockstar owner and pastry chef behind Frost Me Gourmet. She specializes in tasty cupcakes and cakes. Visit the bakery in Seaport Village (plus a new Little Italy location opening soon!) and drool over Audrey’s creations on Insta at @frostmegourmet. …

2017 Wedding Gown Trends: 3 Tips from Archive Bridal

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Brides-to-be, get excited — we’re talking about 2017 wedding gown trends! It’s one of our favorite wedding planning topics, and today we’re dishing the details with Carlsbad’s Archive Bridal Boutique. Below are the top 3 wedding dress trends you can’t miss! 1. Olvi Lace …

4 Tips To Help You Choose the Perfect Wedding Ring

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Sponsored

Katie from Orla James shares 4 tips that will help every couple choose the perfect wedding ring. Tip #1 – Keep the future in mind Buying a wedding ring is not a decision to take lightly! This could be the ring you will wear …

5 Things to Do as Soon as You Get Engaged

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Engagement season is officially upon us. If you’re one of the lucky ladies in your friend group who is sporting a new sparkler, you may be wondering where to begin as you embark on the journey to plan the happiest day of …

6 Cocktail Tips to Impress Your Guests

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

In our winter 2016 magazine we spoke with Laura Johnson, the rad female founder + cocktail guru + distiller behind Distillerista.com and You & Yours Distilling Co. (coming soon to East Village). If you missed that piece, check it out here. Today she is sharing with us six of her …

4 Tips for Wedding Day Body Positivity

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Sponsored

Let’s talk body positivity…Some days loving the skin we’re in is easy, some days it’s not, but your wedding day shouldn’t be one of them! So we teamed up with Collin Christine at Mindful Bride to Be to offer tips about keeping …

5 Amazing First Dance Songs for Your Wedding

Thursday, May 12, 2016 Sponsored

The first dance is often the highlight of a wedding, but with so many great songs in the world, how do you choose? Don’t fret – we brought in a pro who gave his top 5 first dance song picks.

Expert Advice: #ThorneArtistryGetsExquisite Instagram Takeover

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Our Fall/ Winter 2015 taste maker, Amanda Thorne of Thorne Artisty is taking over our Instagram. Thorne Artistry is a mobile, full styling company, specializing in wardrobe, event design, makeup, and hair. Follow us on Instagram at @ExquisiteWedMag to follow a day …