Thomas Bui Lifestyle

03/25/2023

Best In Drama ~ Sometimes we need some drama. This design hits all the notes bringing in black accents paired with lush elegant blooms. Vintage brass and black flatware, dark smoky black tapers and black cloth chairs leads to a path of sophisticate. Planning by the dapper with the equally stylish behind the lens.

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07/02/2022

INSPIRATION | A dreamy Italian inspired shoot at by at .

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04/06/2022

Honored to be a finalist for the 4th year as “Best Event Designer” in San Diego.

Your vote for me is greatly appreciated, thank you

https://californiaweddingday.com/california-wedding-days-best-2022-finalists-orange-county

The votes are in for California Wedding Day's annual awards program, Best of 2022, honoring the most innovative and creative talent in the wedding industry across the state. The finalists were chosen by their peers through an open voting process held online at californiaweddingday.com. Best Overall....

07/12/2021

A sneak peak at this past weekend's event at The Broadmoor . Video by custom | made productions, floral by Butterfly floral & event design, photography by Mccune Photography, rentals and draping by Hire Elegance.

07/06/2021

It's so nice to get back to weddings. We're headed to Colorado this weekend for an intimate wedding at The Broadmoor. But in true TBL fashion, when we can't find what we need in Colorado, we will bring it from California!

11/24/2020

Thank you Shoutout Socal for inviting us to tell our story. Always honored to be interviewed.

https://shoutoutsocal.com/meet-thomas-bui-wedding-and-event-designer/

Local Stories Meet Thomas Bui: Wedding and Event Designer November 24, 2020November 19, 2020 Leave a reply We had the good fortune of connecting with Thomas Bui and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Thomas, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business? I wa...

03/11/2020

Thank you Temecula Valley Wedding Professionals for inviting me to speak at your April dinner meeting. Excited for the opportunity to share my insights and experiences, and meet new people.

TVWP in April is gathering at Oak Mtn. Winery to enjoy a special presenation by industry leader, Thomas Bui

01/27/2020

Meet Thomas Bui - SDVoyager - San Diego

Thank you SD Voyager for the Interview

Today we’d like to introduce you to Thomas Bui. Thanks for sharing your story with us Thomas. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there. I was born in Saigon, Vietnam, the oldest of two boys. My family often hosted black-tie events for important dignitaries and I learned and...

12/30/2019

Closing out 2019 with our top 9 most popular photos on Instagram. Thank you to our clients, vendors and venues for another memorable year. Over 50 trips, 3 speaking engagements, 5 events featured in print, 10 on blogs. Look forward to designing more events in 2020. Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous new year

09/29/2019

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Thank you to Epic Affair for putting together this highlight video for us!

09/20/2019

The Dreamiest Fall Foliage-Inspired Altars for Your Autumn Nuptials

Thank you Town & Country for featuring a beautiful Fall aisle we designed

Give your I-do's a seasonal touch.

07/15/2019

These 9 Top San Diego Event Planners Will Create the Party of Your Dreams

Thank you PartySlate for naming Thomas Bui Lifestyle of the top planner in San Diego

While there are many incredible San Diego event planners to choose from, we curated a list of our 9 favorites

02/27/2019

Happy wedding Wednesday, excited to be featured in the latest Spring edition of Inside Weddings Magazine

02/19/2019

Perfectly aligned lights as seen from above

12/22/2018

Thank you to our clients for a great 2018, happy holidays

10/17/2018

Time lapse video from a recent wedding, took 3 days to set up this wedding, and 16 hrs to get the lighting perfect.

09/11/2018

Yeah to The Fall season, thank you BRIDES for featuring us in the latest issue

07/25/2018

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06/28/2018

The perfect kiss. Victor Sizemore photography, Three Petals Florals The Lodge at Torrey Pines

06/18/2018

Top 50 Event Planners in the Country | PartySlate

Dreams do come true, hard work and determination does pay off. Honored to be recognized. Thank you PartySlate

Event planners go by many names: producer, event designer or consultant, creative director, and the list goes on. That’s because it’s difficult to capture all that goes into the work they do. These event professionals curate experiences. From concept to celebration to beautiful conclusion, they....

06/04/2018

An Elegant Tent Wedding with a Rustic and Ethereal Twist

Our favorite tent wedding is featured on Belle The Magazine - Weddings

An Elegant Tent Wedding had a classic feel with a whimsical and sparkly touch. Flowing wildflowers and peonies helped tie it all together, nailing traditional elegance with a rustic and ethereal twist.

05/07/2018

Saturday’s Garden inspired wedding, draped the ceiling beams and light fixtures with smilax and wisteria

04/12/2018

Lea & Martin's Wedding

Thank you Focused Bliss Productions for this gorgeous highlight video of our wedding at THE US GRANT Hotel.

https://vimeo.com/263587302

Cinematography: Focused Bliss Productions (www.focusedbliss.com) Photography: Sage Justice Photography (www.justicephoto.com) Planner: Thomas Bui Lifestyle (www.thomasbuilifestyle.com) Beauty:…

04/12/2018

Meet Thomas Bui of Thomas Bui Lifestyle in Mission Hills - SDVoyager - San Diego

Always an honor to be interviewed and published. I never take it for granted

Today we’d like to introduce you to Thomas Bui. Thomas, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far. Thomas Bui Lifestyle was started in 2000, I’ve been producing weddings and events for over 17 years. Before starting my company, I w...

11/02/2017

NFP Events

Highlight video of our 50th wedding anniversary event.

Thomas Bui Lifestyle We are still in awe by all the details it took to compose this memorable event. Thank you so much for choosing us. Fortunate to work with so much creative minds

10/24/2017

Wedding: Erin & Yolanda

Thank you to A Bicycle Built For Two for featuring Erin and Yolanda's gorgeous wedding at The Prado at Balboa Park - Weddings & Events! Photo by Acqua Photo, florals by Blush Botanicals

http://www.onabicyclebuiltfortwo.com/2017/10/wedding-erin-yolanda.html

From Erin and Yolanda’s wedding planner: Erin and Yolanda had an enchanted forest theme wedding located at the beautiful Prado ballroom in Balboa Park. Photos courtesy of Acqua Photo.

10/16/2017

This project was close to our hearts. It was years in the planning and a 3 day set up but the result was spectacular! Here's a sneak peak at the 50th wedding anniversary event this past weekend. We transformed the Celestial Ballroom at the U.S. Grant Hotel into...Fall. Photo by Jessica Claire Norwood, Florals by Nisie's Enchanted Florist, Lighting by Amber Event Production Custom dance floor by Concepts Event Design, Inc. Party Rentals & Decor

08/21/2017

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Thank you Inside Weddings for featuring this.

08/21/2017

It's always fun to do something outside the norm. Yesterday, we designed a surprise safari theme baby shower for one of our past couple. Here are some fun pictures from yesterday's transformation of the Olive Lawn at Estancia La Jolla. Lounge furniture, tent, and antler chandelier by Concepts Event Design, Inc. Party Rentals & Decor, Florals by Organic Elements, Linens by BBJ Linen, Desserts by Michele Coulon Dessertier Miscellaneous accessories by Target Style

04/24/2017

Meet Thomas Bui of Thomas Bui Lifestyle in West Hollywood - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide

The creative genius behind the brand.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Thomas Bui. Thomas, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today? Thomas Bui Lifestyle was started in 2000, I’ve been producing weddings and events for over 17 years. Before starting my company, I was in the pharmaceutical industry and e...