May 13, 2021

Colorful Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park as Seen on 100 Layer Cake

This colorful wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park is an editorial I created for my bridal boutique The White Flower. With the help of some amazing vendors, I brought this shoot to life and am delighted by its feature on 100 Layer Cake – a top wedding inspiration publication.

Cake hanging above a well covered in Southern Smilax, pink roses, white and purple flowers. Three tiered wedding cake with white bottom tier - blue and white checkered middle tier - soft blue top tier. Wafer sugar paper flowers on cake, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Al Fresco Wedding at The Prado

This modern and colorful reception table design features a long table draped in a light purple velvet linen. The table itself is nestled in between a fountain and a wishing well – giving it an intimate and cozy setting. On top of the table, lush colorful floral centerpieces mix with taper candles for an organic luxe look. Blue stone dinnerware also plays to the organic feeling of the table, as does the colorful glassware. Gold dipped flatware provides pops of warmth and place cards tied in coral-toned tassels give a playful feeling to each place setting.

Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. White bentwood chairs and two plush velvet side chairs. Two peach, yellow, white centerpieces surrounded by ivory and peach taper candles. Cypress trees and a wishing well. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. White bentwood chairs and two plush velvet side chairs. Two peach, yellow, white centerpieces surrounded by ivory and peach taper candles. Cypress trees and a wishing well. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Cornflower blue stone dinnerware plates. Blue and purple glassware. Gold dipped flatware with white stems. White bentwood chairs. Two peach, yellow, white centerpieces surrounded by ivory and peach taper candles. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Cornflower blue stone dinnerware plates. Blue and purple glassware. Gold dipped flatware with white stems. White bentwood chairs. Two peach, yellow, white centerpieces surrounded by ivory and peach taper candles. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Cornflower blue stone dinnerware plates. Blue and purple glassware. Gold dipped flatware with white stems. White bentwood chairs. Two peach, yellow, white centerpieces surrounded by ivory and peach taper candles. Scallop shaped place card with coral tassel and deckled edge menu. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Scallop shaped dessert menu card with coral tassel. Raspberry French macaron and vanilla eclair. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Cornflower blue stone dinnerware plates. Blue and purple glassware. Gold dipped flatware with white stems. White bentwood chairs. Two peach, yellow, white centerpieces surrounded by ivory and peach taper candles. Scallop shaped place card with coral tassel and deckled edge menu. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyMicro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Cornflower blue stone dinnerware plates. Blue and purple glassware. Gold dipped flatware with white stems. White bentwood chairs. Two peach, yellow, white centerpieces surrounded by ivory and peach taper candles. Scallop shaped place card with coral tassel and deckled edge menu. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride holding purple coupe with gold rim, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Cornflower blue stone dinnerware plates. Blue and purple glassware. Gold dipped flatware with white stems. Peach, yellow, white centerpiece arrangement. Scallop shaped place card with coral tassel and deckled edge menu. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Cornflower blue stone dinnerware plates. Blue and purple glassware. Gold dipped flatware with white stems. White bentwood chairs. Two peach, yellow, white centerpieces surrounded by ivory and peach taper candles. Scallop shaped place card with coral tassel and deckled edge menu. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Cornflower blue stone dinnerware plates. Blue and purple glassware. Gold dipped flatware with white stems. Peach, yellow, white centerpiece arrangement. Scallop shaped place card with coral tassel and deckled edge menu. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Cornflower blue stone dinnerware plates. Blue and purple glassware. Gold dipped flatware with white stems. White bentwood chairs. Two peach, yellow, white centerpieces surrounded by ivory and peach taper candles. Scallop shaped place card with coral tassel and deckled edge menu. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyMicro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Cornflower blue stone dinnerware plates. Blue and purple glassware. Gold dipped flatware with white stems. Peach, yellow, white centerpiece arrangement. Scallop shaped place card with coral tassel and deckled edge menu. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Blue and purple glassware. Gold dipped flatware with white stems. Two peach, yellow, white centerpieces. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Cornflower blue stone dinnerware plates. Blue and purple glassware. Gold dipped flatware with white stems. Two peach, yellow, white centerpieces surrounded by ivory and peach taper candles. Scallop shaped place card with coral tassel and deckled edge menu. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. Cornflower blue stone dinnerware plates with Raspberry French macarons. Gold dipped flatware with white stems. Peach, yellow, white centerpiece arrangement. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Reception Lounge and Cake

For the lounge, we had one focal sofa with several pillows of various colors and textures. On either side of the lounge, two dusty rose chairs provided bold tones while two poufs in neutral tones provided a more calm tone across from the sofa. A beautiful floral arrangement was placed on the coffee table to ensure the lounge looked cohesive with the reception table.

Cocktail hour lounge with sofa and multiple color pillows. Two mauve pink side chairs. Two neutral blush velvet poufs. Rug and coffee table topped with peach and ivory centerpiece and taper candles. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Cocktail hour lounge with sofa and multiple color pillows. Rug and coffee table topped with peach and ivory centerpiece with roses and ranunculus and taper candles. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Cocktail hour lounge with sofa and multiple color pillows. Two mauve pink side chairs. Two neutral blush velvet poufs. Rug and coffee table topped with peach and ivory centerpiece and taper candles. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Cocktail hour lounge with sofa and multiple color pillows. Two mauve pink side chairs. Two neutral blush velvet poufs. Rug and coffee table topped with peach and ivory centerpiece and taper candles. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

The cake was certainly a focal point of this editorial. Hung above the wishing well, which was covered in greenery and flowers, the cake featured soft blue and ivory tones and was decorated with sugar flowers.

Cake hanging above a well covered in Southern Smilax, pink roses, white and purple flowers. Three tiered wedding cake with white bottom tier - blue and white checkered middle tier - soft blue top tier. Wafer sugar paper flowers on cake, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Cake hanging above a well covered in Southern Smilax, pink roses, white and purple flowers. Three tiered wedding cake with white bottom tier - blue and white checkered middle tier - soft blue top tier. Wafer sugar paper flowers on cake, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Purple coupe with gold rim, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Three tiered wedding cake with white bottom tier - blue and white checkered middle tier - soft blue top tier. Wafer sugar paper flowers on cake, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Three tiered wedding cake with white bottom tier - blue and white checkered middle tier - soft blue top tier. Wafer sugar paper flowers on cake, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Cake hanging above a well covered in Southern Smilax, pink roses, white and purple flowers. film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Cake hanging above a well covered in Southern Smilax, pink roses, white and purple flowers. film by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCake hanging above a well covered in Southern Smilax. film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Three tiered wedding cake with white bottom tier - blue and white checkered middle tier - soft blue top tier. Wafer sugar paper flowers on cake, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Dessert description card menu die cut into scallop shape tied with coral tassel, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wedding menu on hand torn paper, Place cards die cut into scallop shape tied with coral tassel, Vow books with deckled edges and coral tassels, , film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wedding dessert flatlay on blue stone plate dinnerware, vanilla eclair, blue painted sugar cookies, raspberry French macarons, Dessert menu cards die cut into scallops tied with coral tassels, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wedding dessert flatlay on blue stone plate dinnerware, vanilla eclair, blue painted sugar cookies, raspberry French macarons, Dessert menu cards die cut into scallops tied with coral tassels, Gold dipped flatware with white stems, gold coins for good luck, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wedding dessert flatlay on blue stone plate dinnerware, vanilla eclair, blue painted sugar cookies, raspberry French macarons, Dessert menu cards die cut into scallops tied with coral tassels, Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wedding cake buttercream with purple layers flatlay on pink stone plate dinnerware, vanilla eclair, blue painted sugar cookies, raspberry French macarons, Dessert menu cards die cut into scallops tied with coral tassels, Gold dipped flatware with white stems, gold coins for good luck, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wedding cake buttercream with purple layers flatlay on pink stone plate dinnerware, vanilla eclair, blue painted sugar cookies, raspberry French macarons, Dessert menu cards die cut into scallops tied with coral tassels, Gold dipped flatware with white stems, gold coins for good luck, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Wedding Dress Looks

From my San Diego wedding dress shop, The White Flower Bridal Boutique, I curated two bridal looks for this editorial. The first look featured the Kelly Faetanini Joan mermaid gown in ivory. It’s an off-shoulder crepe gown with a ruffled tulle train skirt.

Bride with glamorous curls and purple winged eyeliner. Bridal bouquet with pink roses, white roses, white sweet peas, pink ranunculus, greenery, and a pink mauve ribbon. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride wearing Kelly Faetanini Joan plus size ivory gown from The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego. Micro wedding table with lavender purple velvet linen. White bentwood chairs and two plush velvet side chairs. Two peach, yellow, white centerpieces surrounded by ivory and peach taper candles. Cypress trees and a wishing well. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride wearing Kelly Faetanini Joan plus size ivory gown from The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego. Bridal bouquet with pink roses, white roses, white sweet peas, pink ranunculus, greenery, and a pink mauve ribbon. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride wearing Kelly Faetanini Joan plus size ivory gown from The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego. Bridal bouquet with pink roses, white roses, white sweet peas, pink ranunculus, greenery, and a pink mauve ribbon. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBridal bouquet with pink roses, white roses, white sweet peas, pink ranunculus, greenery, and a pink mauve ribbon. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride with glamorous curls and purple winged eyeliner. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride wearing Kelly Faetanini Joan plus size ivory gown from The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego. Bridal bouquet with pink roses, white roses, white sweet peas, pink ranunculus, greenery, and a pink mauve ribbon. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride with glamorous curls and purple winged eyeliner. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride wearing Kelly Faetanini Joan plus size ivory gown from The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego. Bridal bouquet with pink roses, white roses, white sweet peas, pink ranunculus, greenery, and a pink mauve ribbon. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

The second look was Martina Liana’s 1303 dress with the matching Odessa overskirt. This gown has an off the shoulder illusion neckline and with a fit-to-flare silhouette covered in beaded lace appliqués.

Bride wearing Martina Liana 1303 with Odessa overskirt lace plus size ivory gown from The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego. Bridal bouquet with pink roses, white roses, white sweet peas, pink ranunculus, greenery, and a pink mauve ribbon. Wedding in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride wearing Martina Liana 1303 lace plus size ivory gown from The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego. Bridal bouquet with pink roses, white roses, white sweet peas, pink ranunculus, greenery, and a pink mauve ribbon. Wedding in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride wearing Martina Liana 1303 with Odessa overskirt lace plus size ivory gown from The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego. Bridal bouquet with pink roses, white roses, white sweet peas, pink ranunculus, greenery, and a pink mauve ribbon. Wedding in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride wearing Martina Liana 1303 lace plus size ivory gown from The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego. Bridal bouquet with pink roses, white roses, white sweet peas, pink ranunculus, greenery, and a pink mauve ribbon. Wedding in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride with glamorous curls and purple winged eyeliner. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride wearing Martina Liana 1303 lace plus size ivory gown from The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego. Bridal bouquet with pink roses, white roses, white sweet peas, pink ranunculus, greenery, and a pink mauve ribbon. Wedding in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride wearing Martina Liana 1303 lace plus size ivory gown from The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego. Bridal bouquet with pink roses, white roses, white sweet peas, pink ranunculus, greenery, and a pink mauve ribbon. Wedding in Balboa Park. Film by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride with glamorous curls and purple winged eyeliner wearing Martina Liana 1303 lace illusion off shoulder wedding dress from The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego.. Wedding at The Prado in Balboa Park. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Last but not least, we did include the Elsa shoes by Bella Belle which are carried at The White Flower – the only stockist of Bella Belle Shoes in San Diego! Don’t they look good enough to eat!?

Bella Belle Shoes Elsa sparkle sequin heels on a cake platter with flowers and a purple backdrop from The White Flower Bridal Boutique in San Diego, film by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
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