Siegel Thurston Photography http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog Capturing the Images of Your Life for a Lifetime Thu, 17 May 2012 13:15:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Rustic Charm wedding tablescape at Estancia La Jolla http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/rustic-charm-wedding-tablescape-at-estancia-la-jolla/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rustic-charm-wedding-tablescape-at-estancia-la-jolla http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/rustic-charm-wedding-tablescape-at-estancia-la-jolla/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 13:15:25 +0000 Siegel Thurston http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/?p=7624 Coordinator: A Diamond Celebration

Florist: Moments in Bloom

Location: Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Linens & Chairs: Concepts Event Design

Glassware/Flatware: Classic Party Rentals

China: Concepts Event Design

Featured: San Diego Style Weddings Magazine

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]]> http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/rustic-charm-wedding-tablescape-at-estancia-la-jolla/feed/ 0 Nick & Sara, Lake Oak Meadows Wedding, Sneak peeks http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/nick-sara-lake-oak-meadows-wedding-sneak-peeks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nick-sara-lake-oak-meadows-wedding-sneak-peeks http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/nick-sara-lake-oak-meadows-wedding-sneak-peeks/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 20:03:23 +0000 Siegel Thurston http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/?p=8944

I know Nick & Sara are chomping at the bit to see these shots and we have been dying to share them.  Here is a little taste of this perfect day with them at the beautiful and stunning Lake Oak Meadows in Temecula California. Their details were flawless and the setting couldn’t have been more perfect.  Congratulations you two on a truly stunning and joyous day.  We were so honored to be included in your special day.

Enjoy!

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]]> http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/nick-sara-lake-oak-meadows-wedding-sneak-peeks/feed/ 0 Our baby shrimp ecosystem http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/our-baby-shrimp-ecosystem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=our-baby-shrimp-ecosystem http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/our-baby-shrimp-ecosystem/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 18:02:36 +0000 Siegel Thurston http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/?p=8905 So I discovered recently that Brett has a slight addiction to fab.com.  I arrived home the other day to find this cute little box sitting on our kitchen counter, his most recent purchase, the evivo baby shrimp ecosystem.  I inspected it carefully and noticed the lettering on the side “Shrimp Not Included”.  Now how are we supposed to create a baby shrimp ecosystem without the shrimp?  That’s when Brett clarified for me that the shrimp were in the styrofoam box. We followed all instructions carefully.  It successfully went together in about 20 minutes and now the debate is wether our ecosystem will live at the office or on my desk.  For now they are hanging out in our living room getting some indirect sun.

Now for those of us (myself included) that went the whole baby sea monkey route as kids I have to tell you that this is way better!  I was never particularly successful at growing sea monkeys.  The picture on the box made the sea monkeys look so cool and all I ever saw were specks floating around in the water.

Ok, so does he not look like a little kid putting together a science experiment?

Our 4 baby shrimp are in there!

It’s not really that many ingredients for an ecosystem…. I mean where is the little mini castle? or the scuba guy?

Four little lives depend on the placement of that sticker!!!!

A mad scientist hard at work.

Um seriously I don’t see a castle in there!

Ok shrimp time for your new home!

I don’t think I’d be to stoked if my world got turned upside down like that.  However they all survived the upheaval and seemed happy with their new home.  I guess it is a few steps up from the plastic cup with a sponge they were living in.

You’r witnessing the deep concentration it takes when creating ecosystems.

And there you go, One ecosystem.  Now we just have to 180 their little world once a month and crack the lid for 3 seconds to replace their air.

]]> http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/our-baby-shrimp-ecosystem/feed/ 0 Nautical Theme Cake Table Inspiration http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/nautical-theme-cake-table-inspiration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nautical-theme-cake-table-inspiration http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/nautical-theme-cake-table-inspiration/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 13:15:11 +0000 Siegel Thurston http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/?p=7452 Cake & Pastries: Tailored Sweets

Designer: Events + Style

Florals: Camellia Wedding Flowers

Linens & Background: White Wedding Day Events

Paper & Design: Tiny Twig

Featured: San Diego Style Weddings Magazine

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]]> http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/nautical-theme-cake-table-inspiration/feed/ 0 Giusseppe and Ashley’s Proposal at Lestat’s Coffee Shop, San Diego http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/giusseppe-and-ashleys-proposal-at-lestats-coffee-shop-san-diego/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=giusseppe-and-ashleys-proposal-at-lestats-coffee-shop-san-diego http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/giusseppe-and-ashleys-proposal-at-lestats-coffee-shop-san-diego/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 14:59:20 +0000 Siegel Thurston http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/?p=8526 There are few moments in life more pure than the moment a man asks the woman he loves to marry him. Giuesseppe  decided to pop the question to Ashley when one of their favorite bands, Trevor Davis, was playing at Lestat’s Coffee House in Normal Heights.  With a slew of talented artists covering all sorts of music, most of which had a love and devotion theme, he knew this was going to be the perfect moment.  Giuesseppe had spent the previous night installing a micro switch and led lights into a mint tin in order to illuminate his proposal perfectly.  When Trevor Davis finally came on stage to start playing he put together a beautiful set of four songs about commitment and love and then handed the stage over to Giuesseppe.  Trevor asked Giuesseppe to come on stage with Ashley and as you can see she was totally shocked.  Thank you Ashley and Giuesseppe for having us be apart of your special moment and congratulations on your engagement!

 

]]> http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/giusseppe-and-ashleys-proposal-at-lestats-coffee-shop-san-diego/feed/ 5 Nick & Sara’s Rehearsal Dinner at the Motte Historical Museum, Temecula http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/nick-sarahs-rehearsal-dinner-at-the-motte-historical-museum-temecula/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nick-sarahs-rehearsal-dinner-at-the-motte-historical-museum-temecula http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/nick-sarahs-rehearsal-dinner-at-the-motte-historical-museum-temecula/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 22:30:55 +0000 Siegel Thurston http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/?p=8477 Last night we had the pleasure of joining Nick and Sara for their rehearsal dinner.  The venue they picked was one of the coolest barns near San Diego that we have come across in a while.  Mott’s Historical Museum is an old barn that has been in the Mott’s family since the early 1900′s.  They use it on a daily basis to house their vast collection of working vintage cars.  The barn can be rented out for large parties and the vintage cars can be rented and taken out on an hourly basis.  With Nick’s love for all things automotive it made for the perfect setting to host a party for their closest friends and family.  They hired Rasta Taco’s to cater the event with their traditional LA street tacos.   They impressed us all with mouthwatering Ceviche flat appetizers and some of the best carne, pollo asado, and tender Carnitas!  I think Brett went back a few times for more tasty little tacos throughout the evening.  As you can see the night went fabulously and the toasts were full of emotions. We are so excited for their upcoming wedding and feel so special to be included as a part of it.  More to come soon.

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A special thanks to some of the fabulous vendors that made this wonderful Rehearsal Dinner happen!

Rasta Taco Gourmet Taco Catering

 

]]> http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/nick-sarahs-rehearsal-dinner-at-the-motte-historical-museum-temecula/feed/ 0 The fun of Carousels – Balboa Park Engagement Inspriation http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/the-fun-of-carousels-balboa-park-engagement-inspriation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-fun-of-carousels-balboa-park-engagement-inspriation http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/the-fun-of-carousels-balboa-park-engagement-inspriation/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 13:15:50 +0000 Siegel Thurston http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/?p=7719 “The Seasons they go ’round and ’round

and the painted ponies go up and down.”

- Joni Mitchell

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Styling: Urban Style 

Floral: Studio B Floral and Home Design

Hair: Hair YaGo

Make up: Thorne Artistry

Hairpieces: Rachel Larraine

Dresses: The Bridesmaids Boutique

Shoes: Disco Toes

Jewelry: Holly Lauren

Handbag: Sara C.

]]> http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/the-fun-of-carousels-balboa-park-engagement-inspriation/feed/ 0 Willy Wonka inspired shoot http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/willy-wonka-inspired-shoot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=willy-wonka-inspired-shoot http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/willy-wonka-inspired-shoot/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 13:15:40 +0000 Siegel Thurston http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/?p=7597 “Come with me,

and you’ll be,

in a world

of pure imagination.”

- Willy Wonka

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All the Vendors Involved

Styling: Urban Style 

Linens: APR Fine Linens

Cake: Hey there, Cupcake!

Candy: Love Candy Tables

Paper Products: Paper Scissors Print

Floral: Studio B Floral and Home Design

Rentals: Pow Wow Vintage Rentals & Jennifer J Designs (tree)

Hair: Hair YaGo

Make up: Thorne Artistry

Hairpieces: Rachel Larraine

Dresses: The Bridesmaids Boutique

Shoes: Disco Toes

Jewelry: Holly Lauren

Handbag: Sara C.

]]> http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/willy-wonka-inspired-shoot/feed/ 0 Beenu & Tyler – La Jolla Wedding http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/beenu-tyler-la-jolla-wedding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beenu-tyler-la-jolla-wedding http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/beenu-tyler-la-jolla-wedding/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:06:50 +0000 Siegel Thurston http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/?p=8312 Tyler & Beenu wanted to do something different and unique for their wedding.  Living in Chicago they decided a warm destination wedding would be just the thing.  Combining the wedding and a vacation they settled on San Diego as the perfect place to travel.  Their family and closest friends gathered from near and far to celebrate Tyler and Beenu’s special day.  The beautiful, traditional Indian ceremony was followed by an intimate reception.  They even squeezed in time to play at the beach in between.  And by play we mean run around barefoot in the sand with us in tow taking fun pictures.  It was truly special to be a part of Beenu and Tyler’s wedding.

]]> http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/beenu-tyler-la-jolla-wedding/feed/ 2 Featured on Peony and Pear Tree! http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/featured-on-peony-and-pear-tree/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=featured-on-peony-and-pear-tree http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/featured-on-peony-and-pear-tree/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:57:03 +0000 Siegel Thurston http://www.siegelthurston.com/blog/?p=8103 We are so excited that Peony and Pear Tree featured our fun DIY shoot with Designs by Spring.

Photographer: Siegel Thurston Photography

Hair Stylist: Hair Ya Go

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