Succulents, foliage and thistles- oh my! If you've been following along on Instagram, you may have seen us post about Sue and Eric's Wedding Chicks feature earlier this week. Sue and Eric had always imagined themselves getting married amongst the fragrant herbs of California vineyards. However, once they set out on their venue search, Sue found herself falling in love with the industrial charm of LA’s Smog Shoppe.
Read MorePanni and Justin’s wedding at the Ebell of Los Angeles was an elegant whirlwind that would have impressed even Victorian Era France. Every luxurious detail was steeped in history and romance from the bride’s Grace Kelly inspired dress to the handwritten vintage love letters at each guest’s place setting. Friends and family threw lavender after the ceremony and were greeted by a champagne tower and live jazz during cocktail hour.
Read MoreAlexis and Greg were married at the bride’s childhood home in Southern California. They wanted the wedding design to have a global influence to incorporate their love the travel and culture. The vivid colors and exotic materials like rose quartz, copper, and Mediterranean blue created an atmosphere that made the backyard celebration feel exotic and elegant. Dip dyed napkins, and pressed glass goblets adorned the tables surrounded by a veritable cornucopia of blooms…
Read MoreOur lovely clients Cara and Edmund live in San Francisco, but wanted to tie the knot in Cara's home state Washington. The goal was a fun filled, elegant affair loosely inspired by the film 'Water for Elephants'. Kiana Lodge’s waterside lawn and adjoining hall provided the perfect space for a ceremony and carnival cocktail hour with a view followed by dinner and dancing indoors with live music, entertainment, lush floral, and abundant treats.
Read MoreMany who have lived in Pacific Northwest might argue that heaven is summer in the San Juan Islands. There is nothing like getting on a ferry in the sparkling blue water of the Salish Sea to leave the hustle and bustle behind and escape to find that island magic. This is what makes the San Juans such an ideal destination wedding location. Guests are treated to a unique experience that is quintessential Northwest, and even the sketchy cell phone reception conspires to make folks turn off the outside world and tune into the magic of the moment.
Read MoreAnna and Derek’s wedding felt like a wine country fairytale. Every detail was thoughtfully and lovingly selected, from the rose gold flatware, raw silk table runners and sparkling rosé at the dinner tables to the vintage sheet music and love letters used to make cones for the ceremony toss. The bride's custom Galia Lahav dress was the thing that tulle dreams are made of. It was a truly timeless celebration of love and romance. one that Anna and Derek’s family and friends will be talking about for years to come.
Read MoreMeet Alice and Jeff. Upon introduction, it is quite apparent that they share a deep love for each other. They wear their hearts on their sleeves and unintentionally draw you in with their infectious enthusiasm. Their English garden wedding, was in part, inspired by Alice's own English heritage and her grandmother's garden. Lakewold Gardens’ historical house and traditional gardens provided the perfect backdrop to their Jane Austen styled soiree.
Read MoreDan and Marie started hosting dinner parties years ago out of their love for good food and craft cocktails. That passion eventually blossomed into an incredible craft cocktail company called The Whaling Club and also inspired them to plan an intimate wedding with an expertly crafted bar and dinner menu. Marie and Dan are from New England so they brought a bit of their preppy chic aesthetic into the edgy, urban, and succulent filled venue, Smog Shoppe.
Read MoreSophie and Jordan are childhood friends who discovered they were soulmates after almost 20 years of friendship. They wanted their big day to be romantic with an urban edge so they found the perfect urban oasis in Marvimon, an LA venue with exposed brick and a living greenery wall. Every design detail balanced the modern and romantic from the custom calligraphy letterpress invitation suites in blush and navy, to the ceremony backdrop that incorporated a wall of blooms and tea lights hanging from delicate chains.
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