Whimsical Wedding Design Overlooks Ocean Views in Carmel-By-The-Sea

Embrace seaside serenity at this romantic retreat featuring a display of gorgeous muted colors.

Written by

Megan Simpson Teeter

Published:

California Wedding Day Fall/Winter 2024

Salty sea air and the sun’s soft glow beyond the mist are the muses in this coastal wedding design. The shores and cliffs of Carmel-by-the-Sea, a quaint European-inspired town, epitomize this sought-after locale for lovers around the world, making the spot idyllic for an intimate affair. The serene design captures the essence of love’s journey, where the power and tranquility of the ocean serve as timeless symbols of unity.

A muted neutral-tone palette with elements of pale blue—a shade mirrored in some of the lush blooms in the bride’s overflowing bouquet—graces romantic stationery, inviting loved ones to an intimate occasion in a breathtakingly beautiful place.

People come from ALL OVER the WORLD to get married and take pictures at this ICONIC spot.
– Melissa Sullivan, owner of Le Bloomerie

The bride’s satin sheath gown with slightly puffed illusion sleeves evokes old-world elegance, while her groom’s light and airy suit perfectly embodies the setting. The two walk down an aisle lined with modern vases and meet at a florally adorned altar that showcases different shades of blue in bunches of delphiniums and blooms of hydrangea bursting forth from the sand. The Pacific Ocean’s crashing waves act as a backdrop and the soundtrack to heartfelt vows as guests watch the scene unfold.

Our INSPIRATION was the power, peace and beauty of the OCEAN that encompasses the feelings of finding the LOVE of your LIFE and getting married.
–Melissa Sullivan, owner of Le Bloomerie

Set on the sand, tables adorned with golden candelabra and blooms in pale hues of orange, blush, yellow and ivory invite guests to dine alfresco. Each detail, from the sea-inspired custom menus to the wicker chairs, pays homage to the beauty of the ocean. Lilac sand greenery add cool tones to the tablescape, while glass and ceramic elements contribute modernity and style. As guests dine, our bride and groom enjoy a private moment to revel in their newlywed status.

The setting sun casts each detail of the day in a dreamy light, reflecting the peach hues and petal pinks of the design and with its rays bouncing off crystal-clear glassware. Guests grab slices of wedding cake as they gather to toast the couple and celebrate dusk’s arrival on the shore.