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Featured in Bridal Musings!! | Let’s Frolic Together | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Posted on June 18, 2019

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by lcr

Andrew and Jenna had a stunning Ceremony and Reception here at our beloved Ranch and we love all the amazing pictures that Let’s Frolic Together took!

Everything about their big day was so unique and colorful, definitely one of our favorites so far.

Colorful Boho Palm Springs Jewish Wedding â Lets Frolic Together 34

Check out the full gallery and article from Bridal Musings HERE!

Huge thanks to all the amazing vendors for all of their dedication and awesome work!

Catering, Coordination, and Management: Personal Touch Dining
DJ: Bill Calhoun

Photobooth: Can Ham Photo Booth

Ashley + Kristopher | Chana and Don Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Posted on June 4, 2019

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Photo by Chana and Don provided these fantastic pictures of one of our favorite weddings!

We’ve used pictures of Ashley and Kris’ wedding as examples of some fun and original ways to decorate and display a couple’s personal touch on their wedding.

Like at most of our weddings and receptions, their ceremony was on our upper patio in front of the historic Wash House and gorgeous pepper tree.

We love this angle that Chana and Don used!

After the ceremony, Personal Touch Dining offered libations and appetizers to the hungry guests.

Their Seating Chart is just one of the reasons we use their photos as an example of what a little imagination can bring to a common item!

Custom built by the family, this seating chart was definitely an eye-catcher and the gentle ombre of each guest’s name card sets our yearly goals aesthetically!

Their tablescape was on-point too!

These farm tables are so versatile and the centerpieces from Splendid Sentiments are the perfect size for that uncluttered classy look.

To entertain the crowd, they brought in The Photo Bus fully equipped with props and loads of fun!

Flour Power brought in yet another delicious confectionery delight and Personal Touch Dining sweetened the deal with extra take-away bites while they cut the cake!

These favors were adorable, plus the jar can be re-used at home when the candy is gone!

Just wanted to thank Kris and Ashley for choosing us to spend their big day with!

So much effort and collaboration went into making this night flawless and we couldn’t have done it without the other awesome vendors who were there with us!

Finally, huge thanks to Personal Touch Dining for Managing, Coordinating, and Catering all our events!

Jennifer + John | Gretchell Rapayrapay Photography | San Diego Event Venues

Posted on May 13, 2019

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by lcr

These two were adorable exploring secret spots to enjoy some precious moments alone before the busy night to come.

Look at this stunning dress!

The Wash House Patio Ceremony Site was captured in pre-ceremony stillness by Gretchell Rapayrapay

and we love how she was able to reveal its soft and welcoming nature.

Jennie looked radiant all day, but especially bright in our vintage Bridal Suite!

White weddings are so classic, we love how they match our Hacienda!

Centerpieces and many other decorations were made by the Bride and Groom!

Simple, clean, and beautiful!

Each guest got to take home an adorable succulent candle!

These sunsets never cease to amaze us.

Personal Touch Dining served a delicious assortment of Jennie and John’s favorites from their menu:

Miso Glazed Salmon with Green Onion and Sesame Seeds, Panko Encrusted Herb chicken with a Gruyere Cheese Sauce,

Garlic and Chive Whipped Potatoes, In-Season Veggies, and a Strawberry Salad with Goat Cheese and Toasted Almonds.

DJ Bill Calhoun Mobile Music is shown here, conducting the Father/Daughter Dance.

Just one of the significant unofficial events that create the pyramid of special moments during a wedding reception.

Desserts were provided by Personal Touch Dining as well and the Cabana always looks its best when frosted!

We loved being part of Jennie and John’s special day!

Thanks to all the wonderful vendors who helped us make this such a magical night!

Leo Carrillo Ranch Events Managed, Coordinated, and Catered by Personal Touch Dining.

Kaleigh + Kevin | ABM Wedding Photography | Carlsbad Event Venue

Posted on April 15, 2019

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by lcr

Wine-reds added a russet touch to our rustic ranch.

Our signature sunsets seemed to be on the mind when Kevin and Kaleigh chose their color pallet.

The varying shades of reds, oranges, and bright yellows all warmly blend together while making the blue of Kevin’s suit seem to glow!

ABM Wedding Photography was able to capture some amazing detail shots like the one above and this one of the rings

which we are just obsessed with!

Kaleigh looked absolutely radiant in her gown and made our Ranch seem to sit-up and shake the dust off as she walked by!

They also had some cleverly unique decorations for our reflecting pool which we’re always excited to see get some love.

These home-made floating frames peacefully drifted with the wind and showed off the happy couple’s engagement pictures!

The ceremony was in our Wash House patio with the ever-wonderful Bethel Nathan from Ceremonies by Bethel.

Kaleigh and Kevin decided to have a few floral decorations down the aisle,

but kept it beautiful and simple,

allowing our Ranch’s natural beauty to shine through.

The dining area was framed in Farm Tables and we can’t get enough of all the dark wood to off-set our light and natural tones.

While admiring the floral arrangements, you might assume a professional came through and delivered each piece,

but it was actually Kaleigh’s Grandmother who decorated!

Thanks to her help with those final touches, the floor looked exquisite.

Guests were each given a custom-made wine glasses as a wedding favor to use throughout the night.

Personal Touch Dining added Crispy Bacon Crumbles to their already delicious Chicken and Waffel Bites at the request of the happy couple.

The result was an explosion of sweet and salty flavors that had the guests ravenous for more!

As the sun began to set, Personal Touch Dining served dinner.

Kevin and Kaleigh chose their Citrus + Oregano Marinated Tri-Tip and Mahi Mahi with a Lemon Chardonnay Sauce

to go with Oven Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables, and a Spring Greens Salad.

For dessert, everyone was excited to see cookies, lemon squares, cake shooters, cake-pops, blondies, and fresh churros!

A little bit of each sweet is a sure recipe to a hungry guest’s heart.

Thanks again to Kevin and Kaleigh for choosing us to be part of their special day!

We loved celebrating your love!

Thanks also go to ABM Wedding Photography for the stunning wedding shots

and to Personal Touch Dining for the Catering, Coordination, and Management of our Ranch!

Andie + Derek | Amy Lynn Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Posted on April 1, 2019

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by lcr

Floral arrangements by KO Floral Designs

Andie and Derek were looking for a rustic and colorful wedding, focusing on fun and family

while transforming the Ranch into a desert oasis!

To Be Designed worked with Andie and Derek to make table settings flow perfectly with their theme and color accents.

KO Floral Designs worked with them to fill in the centerpieces.

The napkins and goblets were each in a different pattern which was a fun way to break away from too much uniformity.

Their cohesive colors drew everything together for a fun and relaxed, but beautiful arrangement.

The collecting of dark blues and brilliant pops of fiery orange was such a unique color pallet!

Escort Card holders doubled as favors for the guests!

Table from To Be Designed

This Sweetheart Table is so well put together with its rustic desert charm!

Little details like these salt and pepper shakers always touch our sandy Ranch hearts!

Guests were loving our Corn Hole boards and other lawn games during cocktail hour!

These games live here at the Ranch and we offer them to all our couples to use free of charge.

Use of the Cabana Bar for the dessert station is a favorite for many of our happy couples.

Personal Touch Dining provided dinner and desserts!

The rustic weathered wood and open shelves invite everyone to sample a sweet treat.

We appreciate Derek and Andie choosing us to help celebrate their big day.

One more round of applause goes to To Be Designed and KO Floral Designs for all your hard work making our Ranch look so beautiful!

Thanks also go out to Amy Lynn Photography for sharing all these phenomenal pictures with us.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Managed, Coordinated, and Catered by Personal Touch Dining.

Take-Away Tokens: Wedding Favor Inspiration | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Posted on March 15, 2019

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by lcr

Fancy a Favor for your wedding?

Gifting your guests a miniature memento of your big day is a timeless tradition,

but if you’re scrambling for some inspiration, worry no longer!

Koozies can be customized with the wedding date and in the future, your friends will think of your wedding when they sip on a cool beverage.

Photo by B. Photography

The souvenirs can literally be almost anything as long as they represent the Bride and Groom in a special way.

Photo by Foynat Wedding Photographer

Photo booths are a fun way to provide countless picture keepsakes as well as entertainment during the event.

Photo by Foynat Wedding Photographer

A symbolic sweet treat can go a long way.

Photography by Joshua Killeen

Small and simple favors can be wonderful as long as the genuine personality of the happy couple is felt through the gift.

Photo by Top Shelf Photo

They don’t always have to last forever! Too many weddings and guests have loads of little bobbles bouncing around their house.

These temporary tattoos are easy to customize, fun for all ages, and reduce a little of life’s clutter.

Photo by Rad + In Love

Succulents are becoming increasingly popular as favors due to their adorable size, wide range of styles, and easy care instructions.

Photo by Taylor Kinzie Photography

Is love the spice to your life? Try sending a little bottle of love home with your guests!

Photo by Vacay Photo

So just remember:

These micro manifestations of the Bride and Groom are meant to be a fun, small, and meaningful “thank you” to your guests

for supporting your relationship and believing in your future.

If you have fun with it, they will too.

Kristina + Monica | Top Shelf Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Posted on November 14, 2017

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by lcr

What a beautiful day to celebrate the wedding of M + K! They kept their ceremony to the original charm of the Ranch, repeating their heart felt vows to each other under our Pepper Tree. For the reception, we witnessed their passion for travel, and had their table numbers represent the cities that they’ve been to together, including mini iron bicycles as seating cards – a creative touch! – along with Studio Fleurish’s eye catching spring blooms that never disappoint. Not to forget, they shared the Lithuanian culture with us, and treated their guests with the ever-so delicious Lithuanian cake, amongst other favored sweets. It was definitely a day to remember for these two, and their love was undeniable!

Special thanks to Top Shelf Photography for these shots!

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Featured in Bridal Musings!! | Let’s Frolic Together | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Andrew and Jenna had a stunning Ceremony and Reception here at our beloved Ranch and we love all the amazing pictures that Let’s Frolic Together took!

Everything about their big day was so unique and colorful, definitely one of our favorites so far.

Check out the full gallery and article from Bridal Musings HERE!

Huge thanks to all the amazing vendors for all of their dedication and awesome work!

Catering, Coordination, and Management: Personal Touch Dining DJ: Bill Calhoun

Photobooth: Can Ham Photo Booth

Ashley + Kristopher | Chana and Don Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Photo by Chana and Don provided these fantastic pictures of one of our favorite weddings!

We’ve used pictures of Ashley and Kris’ wedding as examples of some fun and original ways to decorate and display a couple’s personal touch on their wedding.

Like at most of our weddings and receptions, their ceremony was on our upper patio in front of the historic Wash House and gorgeous pepper tree.

We love this angle that Chana and Don used!

After the ceremony, Personal Touch Dining offered libations and appetizers to the hungry guests.

Their Seating Chart is just one of the reasons we use their photos as an example of what a little imagination can bring to a common item!

Custom built by the family, this seating chart was definitely an eye-catcher and the gentle ombre of each guest’s name card sets our yearly goals aesthetically!

Their tablescape was on-point too!

These farm tables are so versatile and the centerpieces from Splendid Sentiments are the perfect size for that uncluttered classy look.

To entertain the crowd, they brought in The Photo Bus fully equipped with props and loads of fun!

Flour Power brought in yet another delicious confectionery delight and Personal Touch Dining sweetened the deal with extra take-away bites while they cut the cake!

These favors were adorable, plus the jar can be re-used at home when the candy is gone!

Just wanted to thank Kris and Ashley for choosing us to spend their big day with!

So much effort and collaboration went into making this night flawless and we couldn’t have done it without the other awesome vendors who were there with us!

Finally, huge thanks to Personal Touch Dining for Managing, Coordinating, and Catering all our events!

Jennifer + John | Gretchell Rapayrapay Photography | San Diego Event Venues

These two were adorable exploring secret spots to enjoy some precious moments alone before the busy night to come.

Look at this stunning dress!

The Wash House Patio Ceremony Site was captured in pre-ceremony stillness by Gretchell Rapayrapay

and we love how she was able to reveal its soft and welcoming nature.

Jennie looked radiant all day, but especially bright in our vintage Bridal Suite!

White weddings are so classic, we love how they match our Hacienda!

Centerpieces and many other decorations were made by the Bride and Groom!

Simple, clean, and beautiful!

Each guest got to take home an adorable succulent candle!

These sunsets never cease to amaze us.

Personal Touch Dining served a delicious assortment of Jennie and John’s favorites from their menu:

Miso Glazed Salmon with Green Onion and Sesame Seeds, Panko Encrusted Herb chicken with a Gruyere Cheese Sauce,

Garlic and Chive Whipped Potatoes, In-Season Veggies, and a Strawberry Salad with Goat Cheese and Toasted Almonds.

DJ Bill Calhoun Mobile Music is shown here, conducting the Father/Daughter Dance.

Just one of the significant unofficial events that create the pyramid of special moments during a wedding reception.

Desserts were provided by Personal Touch Dining as well and the Cabana always looks its best when frosted!

We loved being part of Jennie and John’s special day!

Thanks to all the wonderful vendors who helped us make this such a magical night!

Kaleigh + Kevin | ABM Wedding Photography | Carlsbad Event Venue

Wine-reds added a russet touch to our rustic ranch.

Our signature sunsets seemed to be on the mind when Kevin and Kaleigh chose their color pallet.

The varying shades of reds, oranges, and bright yellows all warmly blend together while making the blue of Kevin’s suit seem to glow!

ABM Wedding Photography was able to capture some amazing detail shots like the one above and this one of the rings

which we are just obsessed with!

Kaleigh looked absolutely radiant in her gown and made our Ranch seem to sit-up and shake the dust off as she walked by!

They also had some cleverly unique decorations for our reflecting pool which we’re always excited to see get some love.

These home-made floating frames peacefully drifted with the wind and showed off the happy couple’s engagement pictures!

The ceremony was in our Wash House patio with the ever-wonderful Bethel Nathan from Ceremonies by Bethel.

Kaleigh and Kevin decided to have a few floral decorations down the aisle,

but kept it beautiful and simple,

allowing our Ranch’s natural beauty to shine through.

The dining area was framed in Farm Tables and we can’t get enough of all the dark wood to off-set our light and natural tones.

While admiring the floral arrangements, you might assume a professional came through and delivered each piece,

but it was actually Kaleigh’s Grandmother who decorated!

Thanks to her help with those final touches, the floor looked exquisite.

Guests were each given a custom-made wine glasses as a wedding favor to use throughout the night.

Personal Touch Dining added Crispy Bacon Crumbles to their already delicious Chicken and Waffel Bites at the request of the happy couple.

The result was an explosion of sweet and salty flavors that had the guests ravenous for more!

As the sun began to set, Personal Touch Dining served dinner.

Kevin and Kaleigh chose their Citrus + Oregano Marinated Tri-Tip and Mahi Mahi with a Lemon Chardonnay Sauce

to go with Oven Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables, and a Spring Greens Salad.

For dessert, everyone was excited to see cookies, lemon squares, cake shooters, cake-pops, blondies, and fresh churros!

A little bit of each sweet is a sure recipe to a hungry guest’s heart.

Thanks again to Kevin and Kaleigh for choosing us to be part of their special day!

We loved celebrating your love!

Andie + Derek | Amy Lynn Photography | Leo Carrillo Ranch

Andie and Derek were looking for a rustic and colorful wedding, focusing on fun and family

while transforming the Ranch into a desert oasis!

To Be Designed worked with Andie and Derek to make table settings flow perfectly with their theme and color accents.

KO Floral Designs worked with them to fill in the centerpieces.

The napkins and goblets were each in a different pattern which was a fun way to break away from too much uniformity.

Their cohesive colors drew everything together for a fun and relaxed, but beautiful arrangement.

The collecting of dark blues and brilliant pops of fiery orange was such a unique color pallet!

Escort Card holders doubled as favors for the guests!

This Sweetheart Table is so well put together with its rustic desert charm!

Little details like these salt and pepper shakers always touch our sandy Ranch hearts!

Catering, Coordination, and Management: Personal Touch Dining
DJ: Bill Calhoun