SIMPLE BEAUTY:
As intimate weddings continue to trend, carefully curated and thoughtful design is paramount. Grand venues, such as Vibiana, a former cathedral in downtown Los Angeles, are ideal backdrops for a romantic update of the classic luxury wedding.
"Every DETAIL should be a TRUE reflection of the couple and CAPTURE a story and PERSONAL style, from the invites to the dessert, no detail should be left UNNOTICED." – Erika Bellitt, Array Creative Design
Cake: Nicole Bakes Cakes
Design: Array Creative Design
Florist: Bloom Floral Foliage
Linens: Table Method
Photographer: Molly + Co
Rentals: Collective Rentals
Stationery: Model Paper
Tabletop: The Ark
Venue and Catering: Redbird | Vibiana Chef and Owner Neal Fraser and Bar Director Tobin Shea
BE STILL:
Art is the perfect muse for creating a cohesive theme. The verdant Garden at Redbird is the perfect setting for showcasing how a still life painting inspires a stunning reception setting, from cocktails to centerpieces and everything in between.
"We were INSPIRED by the WILD romance of the DUTCH masters style of florals and abundance to create interesting tablescapes and FLORALS." – Emily Gaikowski, Heartthrob Weddings and Events
Cake: Nicole Bakes Cakes
Floral Design: Lark Farnum Design
Photographer: Mary Costa
Planner and Design: Heart Throb Weddings and Events
Venue and Catering: Redbird | Vibiana Chef and Owner Neal Fraser and Bar Director Tobin Shea
NOW BLOOMING:
Florists are incorporating unique style to arrangements by adding elements such as painted fan palms, bleached flowers,
dried elements and intricate paper flowers.
"The GOAL behind every BOUQUET or CENTERPIECE is to have a SIGNATURE FLAIR that sets your design apart from others." – Falynn Love, Flawless Flowers by Falynn
Rose-gold-painted palms and leaves give this bounteous bouquet a lustrous elegance.
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Bridal Gown: Mia Riley Designs
Florals: Falynn Thompson of Flawless Flowers
Hair and Makeup: Jasmine Stovall of Beat Beauty
Model: Brit Racquel
Photography: Kenisha Gill Photography
Planning and Design: Tracy Bowles, Flawless Weddings and Events
Bleached Italian ruscus, thistle and baby’s breath are mixed with pampas grass, sun palm and preserved white bunny tail and lunaria.
Floral Design: Unique Floral Designs
Photography: Katrina Jayne
Rentals: Table Method
Paper flowers make a unique and sustainable design choice; after the celebration, the buds can adorn the home.
Design and Florals: To Be Designed
Paper Florals: The Bleu Dahlia
Photography: Shore & Wave
Planning: Lizzy Liz Weddings & Events
Venue: The Colony House, 24 Carrots Catering and Events
A blushing bride protea boutonniere includes bleached ruscus, bunny tails and pampas grass.
Floral Design: Leta Verbena Floral Design
Photography: Ning Wong Studios
LAYERS OF LOVE:
Through place settings and invitations, abundant floral centerpieces and creatively decorated cakes, bold design weaves colors, combines textures and incorporates unexpected details.
"TEXTURE is a principle that we lean on when putting together arrangements that FEEL visually IMPACTFUL yet ORGANIC and subtle." – Haroun Events
A subtle addition of dried fennel flowers and florals add movement to a simple white cake.
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Cake: Crush Cakes
Design: Tyler Speier Events
Photography: James & Jess
Venue: Domaine Chandon
The classic black and white treatment gets a bohemian makeover through the use of textures, bleached florals, fluffy cushions, fringed placemats and glossy plates.
Floral Design: Leta Verbena Floral Design
Menus: Type J Creative
Photography: Playful Soul Photography
Planning: SoCal Event Planners
Rentals: AKT Made (table), Archive Rentals (placemats), Something Borrowed Party Rentals (dishes and glassware)
Muted colors and softly textured papers create a sense of romance.
Design and Florals: Haroun Events
Photography: My Sun and Stars Co.
Venue: Stone Mountain Estates
A variety of colorful, textured papers draw the eye.
Invitations: Inkinity Studio
Florals: Floraltique
Photography: Lindeng Photography
Planning and Design: Etched Theory
A BRIDE’S BEST FRIEND:
Blush is a perennial favorite color for weddings and it plays the field beautifully, from the being the star of the show to playing a subtle neutral role. The beloved shade blends beautifully with sunny oranges, bright yellows, pastel blues, lavenders and deep autumn shades.
"Blush can be used as a dominant color, ACCENT or secondary color. Depending on how you pair your BLUSH with another color or TEXTURE, it can be DRAMATIC, cool and EDGY, or TIMELESS."
– Lizzy Liz, Lizzy Liz Events
Rose gold cutlery, pink flowers and cut-glass goblets make a splash against the buttery yellow flowers, soft blue plates and bright orange fruit adorning the table.
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Décor: Adore Folklore
Photography: Gemini Photography
Planning: Christine Poletto of Ivory and Grace
Notes of blush play with lush aubergine and creamy whites. Incorporating textures into the mix, the design makes use of a variety of materials, such as the velvet tablecloth, wicker placemats, fringed napkins and a wood-structured concrete table.
Design and Florals: To Be Designed
Paper Florals: The Bleu Dahlia
Photography: Shore & Wave
Planning: Lizzy Liz Weddings & Events
Venue: The Colony House, 24 Carrots Catering and Events
Elegant soft-blush linens are paired with muted-pink centerpieces.
Design and Florals: Janna Brown Design Company
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen
Photography: Aziz Studios
Stationery: Shasta Bell Calligraphy
Venue: Kestrel Park
Wedding Coordinator: Charmed Events
Pink florals create a transition between brown tones and vibrant lilac hues to accomplish a balanced color palette.
Design and Florals: Haroun Events
Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen
Photography: My Sun and Stars Co.
Rentals: Adore Folklore
Tabletop: Catalog Atelier
Venue: Stone Mountain Estates
FLOWER GIRLS:
Dainty blooms arranged in a loose, organic manner are leading the way down the aisle, allowing for the flowers to enhance the wedding gown.
"A SMALLER BOUQUET allows for the EMPHASIS to SHINE on the bride and gown while still COMPLEMENTING the overall LOOK."
– Davida Buggs, Flowers by Lady Buggs
A gathering of sweet peas makes a pretty bouquet for a maid of honor. The bride’s bouquet features white peonies, lacecap hydrangea, ranunculus, Pieris japonica and delphiniums.
Bridal Gown and Accessories: … And Something Blue
Floral Design: Emblem Flowers
Photography: Mashaida Co.
Wedding Planner: Callista & Company
A freshly picked nosegay of clematis, narcissus, lilacs, kumquats, sweet peas, hellebore and David Austin roses are sure to linger in the memory.
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Floral Design: Rooted & Wild Floral Design Co.
Photography: Gemini Photography
Wedding Planner: Christine Poletto of Ivory and Grace
All-white bouquet comprised of dahlia, orlaya, ranunculus, nandina, nigella and majolica.
Bridal Gown: Flora, from LOHO Bride
Bridal Accessories and Cape: Julie Harris Designs
Hair and Makeup: Maureen Burke Makeup & Hair
Florals: Flowers by Lady Buggs
Model: Reed Pharaoh, Willow Model Management
Photography: Molly + Co.
Styling: Xo Kate Events
Venue: Lombardi House
Subtle shades of peaches and pinks blend with garden roses, brown lisianthus, sage and dainty xeranthemum.
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Bridal Gown: Danielle Frankel from Jin Wang
Floral Design: Unwritten Florals
Photography: Pinnel Photography
Planning and Design: Sophia Goff
Ribbon: The Poetry of Silk
UP AND AWAY:
Installations of florals and lighting are a must for ceremonies and receptions whether they are inside or outdoors.
"LIGHTING is one of my favorite aspects of EVENT DESIGN. It leads guests through an event EVOKING EMOTIONS and creating MOOD. ELEVATING an event into an UNFORGETTABLE experience."
– Ashley Chanel, Ashley Chanel Events and Design
Bright blooms are woven among Villa Loriana’s arbor to highlight the ceremony space.
Florals: Flowers by Denise
Planning & Design: Elyse Events
Photography: AGS Photo Art
Rentals: Theoni Collection
Grounded ceremony floral arrangements allow the beauty of nature to shine.
Floral Design: Royal Bee Flower
Photography: XO and Fetti
Planning: Lovely Light Imagery
Lizzy Liz Events incorporated the Colony House’s existing lighting into their ceremony design to create a wow-worthy backdrop.
Design and Florals: To Be Designed
Paper Florals: The Bleu Dahlia
Photography: Shore & Wave
Planning: Lizzy Liz Weddings & Events
Venue: The Colony House, 24 Carrots Catering and Events
Bedazzle your dinner table with a tent of delicate strands of light.
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Florals: Rogue and Fox
Lighting: Bella Vista Designs
Photography: Chris J. Evans Photography
Rentals: Town and Country
Wedding Planner and Event Design: Ashley Chanel Events
